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Candidate experience

We understand that:

  • Considering a new position can be extremely stressful whether you are being headhunted out of an existing role, or are between jobs
  • Full and accurate information about a potential opportunity is essential including scale and scope of the role, as well as insights about the culture and values of an organisation
  • When approached about a potential role, you expect the executive search consultant to be well informed about the position and about your background and level
  • You expect timely information and updates as well as constructive feedback
  • You want to protect your confidentiality and to be confident that information you provide will be used appropriately

What you can expect from Orcid:

  • You will be treated with respect and courtesy recognising the time and effort you are investing in the process
  • The highest level of confidentiality guaranteed by the Partners within Orcid who personally manage all aspects including research, interviewing and referencing
  • Open and honest feedback and straight forward advice related to specific assignments and more general career guidance
  • To be kept fully informed throughout the assignment, with your calls always returned promptly
  • That Orcid partners will always act with professionalism and integrity

As you may not have worked directly with Orcid before and will want confidence in our approach, you may be interested to hear what previous candidates have told us about their experience of Orcid:

  • “The best process I have been through. They work to a set of values”
  • “I always felt as though I was in the loop and understood what was happening”
  • “I had more insight into what the company was looking for and felt well briefed”
  • “I enjoyed the genuine follow up after I had started my job”
  • “They are genuinely interested in people”