why is big back pack different?

Each step of our process is designed to be position and school specific.
We work on every search by actively searching for quality candidates.
We find candidates both inside and outside of the independent school ecosystem resulting in a more diverse pool of candidates.
We recommend qualified candidates that are interested in your school.
Candidates work with us because they know we genuinely care for them.
A portion of our search fee is donated to a charity in your community doing important work in education.

Our non-traditional approach

Not only do we find excellent candidates, but we bring tremendous value through our exclusive Retained Search model, helping to manage each step of the process. From recruiting to reference checking, Big Back Pack is with you all the way.

The first step in our partnership is the development of a detailed Position Profile. This critical document reflects the desired qualifications of the position and serves as an important tool in communicating both your organization's Employee Value Proposition and Employment Brand.

Our efforts pierce outside the typical bubble of candidates resulting in greater options and a much more diverse pool. The model is designed specifically for schools of all sizes in all markets.

Put our three decades of expertise to work for your school or organization.

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our retained search methodology

Position Assessment

Candidate Recruitment

Scope out the position requirements and qualifications.
Learn about your organization's mission, culture, and employee value proposition.
Deliver a Search Timeline, Marketing Plan, and detailed Position Profile.

Candidate Recruitment

Manage the marketing plan.
Source targeted candidates by engaging networks and connecting with passive candidates.

Candidate Assessment

Candidate Recruitment

Candidate Presentation

Conduct two phase phone interviews with promising candidates assessing their skill set fit with the mission and cultural fit of your organization.
Complete "deep dive" internet and social media search.

Candidate Presentation

Client Support and Consulting

Candidate Presentation

Ensure that all candidates meet the application requirements and complete a mandatory background check.
Present the strongest candidates for client review on a rolling basis.

Client Support and Consulting

Deliver weekly reports detailing search progress.
Prep candidates through interview steps.

Completing the Process

Client Support and Consulting

Assist in reference checking of finalist candidates.
Facilitate personality profile, Strength Finders, or other instrument as agreed with client.
Support selected candidate through transition process.

why is big back pack different?

Our non-traditional approach

our retained search methodology

Position Assessment

Candidate Recruitment

Candidate Recruitment

Candidate Recruitment

Candidate Recruitment

Candidate Recruitment

Candidate Assessment

Candidate Recruitment

Candidate Presentation

Candidate Presentation

Client Support and Consulting

Candidate Presentation

Client Support and Consulting

Client Support and Consulting

Client Support and Consulting

Completing the Process

Client Support and Consulting

Client Support and Consulting

candidate care

military veterans program

Big Back Pack Supports Vets

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