Retained Search
Executive Search
At Merrimac International Executive Search (Merrimac), we are focused on not only finding the required skill set and experience of the executive for the role but also matching values, cultures, and motivations with a diverse slate of candidates.
Our core strategy focuses on a targeted approach to reach a suitable population of diverse candidates demonstrating a required level of credibility, experience, and business acumen, as well as a distinct cultural fit within our client. We will target those with experience in similar or comparable organizations who may be attracted to the opportunity with a focus on bringing a shortlist of candidates that represent a diverse cross-section of the population. We do this through a rigorous research process and market mapping to ensure we are exhausting all avenues. We also utilize our deep network across minority organizations and groups across the United States.
47% of all Placements are Diversity Candidates
More than 90% of our clients are repeat customers
83% of all Shortlists have Diversity Candidates
Over 40 years of combined executive search experience
Upper-Level Technical Search
Due to our years of extensive experience in the oil & gas industry, we have gained a great deal of exposure to the technical nature of the industry and have a deep network of technical professionals across a variety of functions including drilling, completion, geoscience, well intervention, subsea, artificial lift, and specialty manufacturing. We also have experience across the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction segment of the industry.
Our Approach
Providing Diversity for Our Clients
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Merrimac International is committed to providing equal opportunities for our candidates, clients, and our employees and prospective employees. We pride ourselves on equal treatment for all, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
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At Merrimac International, diversity is at the center of every assignment we deliver and constantly challenging ourselves to be more diverse in our processes to maximize the talent we can produce for our clients.
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We also recognize that diversity is never a “one size fits all” approach and it is not about taking each diverse group and promoting them above others. It must be an individual approach to each candidate.
Culture is Key
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Merrimac International spends a good deal of time understanding our client’s culture before we interview potential candidates. We partner with our clients and fully understand their businesses, inside and out, becoming an extension of them to the marketplace. This allows us to identify candidates who will fit well with the company culture – or desired company culture – and better ensures longevity with the company.
As we approach potential (and passive) candidates, we take a personal approach in getting to know every candidate we speak with. We ask behavioral based questions in our candidate interviews to understand each individual’s leadership style, communication style and general working style. This ensures we identify the appropriate experiences and skill sets that a candidate possesses for the role, as well as the behavioral, communication and leadership styles that best fit our client’s culture.
Long Term Fit
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Merrimac International is committed to the success of our clients. We partner with our clients to ensure placed candidates stay as long as possible with our clients.