Our Guiding Principles

Five guiding principles enable Pawlik/Dorman to access talent broadly, qualify candidates thoroughly, and meet your deadlines, budgets and goals.

1. One-to-one partnership

  • You work with one Pawlik/Dorman partner – and one partner alone – from the day the assignment starts until the new executive walks in your office.
  • We thoroughly grasp your company's needs and values and communicate them consistently throughout the search.

2. Culture fit

  • Your Pawlik/Dorman partner has extensive experience in candidate analysis and evaluation, ensuring the best fit for your business needs.
  • We learn your corporate culture and analyze strength of fit for every candidate.

3. Custom research

  • Every Pawlik/Dorman search strategy is custom-designed for your search – not recycled.
  • Your partner conducts all research — we don't farm it out or kick it downstairs.
  • We pinpoint contacts and recruit candidates rapidly through our proprietary talent database.
  • Input from industry contacts, interviews and research keeps our real-time network current and accurate.

4. Strategic selection

  • Your requirements, budget and timetable drive our strategy.
  • You interview only candidates who meet or exceed your selection criteria.

5. Only the services you need

  • Unlike other search firms, Pawlik/Dorman offers several options for recruiting executive talent.
  • Clients can let Pawlik/Dorman conduct all phases of a search assignment or manage some elements.

Call us today at 773.296.0950 for more information.

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"Bernadette really understands our needs and delivers results with integrity and flexibility. She's a true professional."
- Matt Kerr, Director of Human Resources, Patrick Engineering