Finding the right woman for a management or supervisory board position requires a different type of search. Women with relevant backgrounds and experience and capabilities have often had different career paths than their male counterparts. To find ambitious and talented women who are in the market for new opportunities, we at Woman Capital personally meet many hundreds of women per year. We have a pro-active and focused approach utilizing not only our data base of many thousands of women, but also the many contacts and women's networks that exist outside of the normal circles. We look beyond the arrived product to find women with capabilities and potential that fit the position to be filled. We take great care to match the women's values to those of the company, which we believe is the best guarantee for success.

We understand that each situation may require a different approach, and are flexible in the manner of search and selection, but do have a preferred way of working, described below.

Orientation

The first step is to ensure that there is a good insight into both the evident and the unspoken requirements of the position. Company and industry information are only part of it; it is crucial to understand the essence of the function and its immediate environment. To get a feel for these, we prefer to speak to several people within the relevant group. The function description and the profile of desired capabilities, background and experience and character are the point of departure.

Search

Woman Capital has spent years building a data base of selected women with proven talent and ambition in their fields. In addition we have access to many networks and many national and international contacts. We search widely for candidates in all of these sources to find the most complete overview of qualified women. These women are carefully traced and approached. With our extensive professional experience we are able to paint a realistic picture of the company culture and requirements of the person that would be a good fit with the function.

Selection

Women interested in the position are interviewed in depth. Only profiles of those best qualified are presented at and discussed with the company with the recommendation that a series of meetings be arranged. We are available to present these, if desired. We also often check references at this stage. After evaluation with both company and candidates, the best match is selected.

Guidance

During the entire process and the first year thereafter Woman Capital will stay in contact with both parties and is available for advice and evaluation.

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