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<br /> M I N N E S 0 T A , S J 0 U R NA L 0 F <br /> . U\W&POUTICS <br /> Hiring The <br /> Best Manager/ <br /> Administrator <br /> Potluck vs. <br /> Process <br /> James Brimeyer <br /> President <br /> Your City Mallager/Administrator has decided it is time to <br /> move on to a more challenging position in the profession, <br /> The Mayor and City Council now have the dilemma as to <br /> how to fill this important position. You could place an ad, <br /> sift through 100+ resumes. pick five candidates, interviewt <br /> make a selection, cross your fingers and hope for the best. <br /> Qr, it may be wise for you to consider retaining a search <br /> firm. <br /> Choosing the right search firm to handle the assignment is a <br /> key decision. Paramount to your decision should be the <br /> question, "Will the recruiter be a credible ambassador for <br /> Ollr City?" The professional you retain should have <br /> . experience and be knowledgeable about City Government <br /> and have an understanding of the nuances unique to City <br /> govern men t. When interviewing recruiters to determine <br /> which firm best suits your needs, consider the following <br /> criteria: <br /> . Determine whether the positions the firm has hundled are <br /> similar to the assignmenl you are filling. How many? <br /> How often? How successfully have they performed? <br /> . Which recruiter from the firm will be working on your <br /> behaif? Make sure it is the person who will participate <br /> in the actual search. It is to your advantage that the <br /> firm's best and most respected people represent your <br /> interest. <br /> . Examine the firm's client list. What searches have they <br /> conducted in the public sector and non-profit area? <br /> · Do they undersland whal it laMs to be a good City <br /> Manager / Administralor. Do they recognize that City <br /> Councils and their constituencies change over time? Are <br /> they aware of the expectations of public sector employees? <br /> . Check the references of lhe firms you are considering <br /> with their previous clients. A phone call to a Mayor <br /> or Councilmember can be very informative. <br /> . Image should playa part in your selection. <br /> W.ill the firm and its representatives, acting as your <br /> ambassadors, make the kind of impression you wish to <br /> project to your potential new employee? <br /> . . CompaJibili/y is crw:ial. Tough to fill positions require <br /> team work between a client and their recruiter. Choose <br /> someone with whom you feel comfortable working. <br /> Carefully select a search firm that best represents your <br /> needs. <br /> The Brimeyer Group, Inc. <br /> EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANTS <br />