C3 Executive Search
Welcome to the Future of Talent Acquisition for the Direct Selling Industry!
C3 Executive Search
Welcome to the Future of Talent Acquisition for the Direct Selling Industry!
C3 Executive Search Announces
C3 Executive Search Announces
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“What’s Next” Career Consult
“Representing the Candidate as their true and best professional self to our clients is our goal and responsibility.”
We believe in the
Company + Candidate + Culture
relationship dynamic approach to finding your ideal next Direct Sales Executive
Your Executive Search Experts
in Direct Selling Talent Acquisition
Your Executive Search Experts
in Direct Selling Talent Acquisition
Kate Gardner
Principal • Gardner & Co
View Kate's full bio.
Michele McDonough
McDonough Consulting
View Michele's full bio.
Our global access and connection to Executive Talent and Board Member Candidates is supported by our extensive professional history of service in all capacities throughout the Direct Selling business model
Executive Support Services
Executive Support Services
Résumé Refresh
Now, more than ever, the direct selling executive career experience and expertise must be highlighted in an engaging manner, representing skills and accomplishments with clarity, sincerity and relevance to today’s rapidly changing direct selling channel environment.
The executive knows his story is well-told and the client knows the presented Candidate is well-versed in the most current and elevated language of direct selling.
The 3-Step Process
- C3 reviews current resume with executive for content/language and design/format with recommendations
- C3 will create Step 1 design/format edits and forward to the executive for content/language edits based upon C3 recommendations
- Upon executive completion of content/language, a final joint review of the resume
Our Resume Refresh service is backed by our expansive direct selling executive experience combined with years of identifying just the right executive talent to support the future of our clients!
If you have worked with either Kate or Michele, return to them respectively: Kate@GardnerCoLLC.com or MicheleMcDon4946@aol.com
If you are new to C3 Executive Search, please reach out to: KateandMichele@C3ExecutiveSearch.com
About Us
Direct Selling Executive Search Process
About Us
Direct Selling Executive Search Process
The C3 Executive Search Journey
The successful interface between the Company + Candidate + Culture is the prime directive and objective of the direct selling Executive Search process for our executive search firm
The Company + Candidate + Culture Relationship Dynamic
The Company is our Client seeking the uniquely skilled Candidate
The Candidate is looking for career advancement or new direction, placing his/her professional capital in our hands
The Company offers a unique Culture…the Candidate wants to join a purpose-driven Culture
Both are assigning their trust and confidence in our
direct selling Executive Search Services
The C3 Executive Search Process
The C3 Executive Search Process
To assure clarity of the Company’s Culture and staffing needs, there is a purposeful and extensive C 3 Executive Search Process Checklist to review in combination with the Job Description for the desired Candidate.
Equally essential is the C 3 Candidate Preview, a thorough pre-screening interview resulting in a Candidate Profile designed to provide insights not readily apparent on a Candidate’s résumé.
Positive Experience
Culture Match
Combining Company + Candidate Strengths for maximum ROI
Wise use of company time in the lengthy search & hire process
Clear short and long term expectations
Vested Employees
Strong Executive Retention
Mitigation of costly poor hiring decisions
Enhanced C3 Human Resource Support Services
Organizational Structure Design, including …
Staffing Assessments to Align with Company Size and Objectives
Roles, Responsibilities and Job Descriptions
Modified Outplacement Services for Exiting Employees
Resume Refresh, “What’s Next” Career Consults
Consideration for Future Career Opportunities
The Benefit of the Prepared Candidate
Combining Company + Candidate Strengths for maximum ROI
Wise use of company time in the lengthy search & hire process
Clear understanding of job description roles and responsibilities to determine a good fit, building on their strengths and potential contributions
Pre- and post-interview coaching and debriefing to optimize the interview experience and results
Follow up communications including salary advice relative to industry standards and company specific benefits packages
Access to professional résumé content and design services for candidates to clearly and concisely communicate their achievements and value and command optimal compensation packages
This is who we are. This is how we approach and support your growing Executive Team. Our search process is thorough and affordable
This is Who We Are
This is how we approach and support your growing executive team. Our search process is thorough and affordable.
Clients
Direct Selling Clients Who Use Us for the Hiring Process
Clients
Direct Selling Clients Who Use Us for the Hiring Process
Our Happy Company Clients Include
What Our Clients Are Happy About
“To find the best available talent you use the resource with the broadest base of connections and deepest understanding of the direct selling/network marketing channel. My ‘go to’ executive search resource is Michele and Kate.”
“Growth occurs when our executive staff has the skills, the heart and the team spirit to lead and coach the field to success. Kate and Michele get that and deliver the talent to support that ‘must have’ growth-driver combination.”
“It’s a huge bonus that Michele and Kate and are so connected throughout the direct selling industry. We can get insights on anyone in direct selling at any time. Not only do they provide significantly more qualified Candidates, they also share what’s happening in our direct selling world, keeping us informed and competitive!”
“We appreciate having executive search professionals who truly know and understand the positions and roles/responsibilities we need to fill! It makes a huge difference in the ultimate hire when the search firm we engage has been in the actual roles themselves. That experience provides adds critical insights and makes the search process far more successful AND so much smoother and quicker.”
“We do the background and reference checks, of course. However, the key to the successful search for us is having Kate and Michele who know the candidates’ true competency and value simply because they have worked throughout. They totally streamline our search process.”
““Michele and Kate were responsive, savvy and dedicated to bringing us spot-on candidates for our open executive role. They were transparent and timely with process, and we were delighted to land a great fit quickly and on budget that we’d never have been able to connect with on our own.” ”
Our Grateful Candidates Include
C-Suite
GM
Board Member
Managers/Directors/VP’s
Legal
International Executives
Multilingual
Operations/Customer Service
Sales/Field Development/Training
Technology
Marketing
Digital Platform & Social Media Execs
“I’ve enjoyed a multi-decade career as a leader in the direct selling industry where I’ve recruited top-notch talent in C-level and VP positions and I’ve been on the other end of the spectrum as a candidate where I’ve been recruited to some wonderful companies.
Recently, I was on the candidate side for a board member position with a publicly held company. Michele clearly knew what her client wanted, knew the company and culture well, and did an excellent job shepherding me through the multiple rounds of the interview process. She was highly professional, kept me informed and provided the right amount of encouragement and feedback from beginning to end.
I’ve had relationships with many professional search firms over the years and Michele and her firm rank among the best I’ve worked with.”
“WOW! I’ve never been so thoroughly coached and supported throughout the interview and placement process with other search firms. I felt like you were with me every step of the way! My success is ‘our success’!”
“Thank you for coaching, prepping and being my partner thru the interview process from beginning to end! You have given me a sense of confidence and value I’ve never received before through the placement process.”
C3 Now Offers Board Member Search Services
“The assistance we received from C3 Executive Search (Michele & Kate) in filling a recent board opening was superb!
Due to their efforts, we were able to interview some of the top executives in the direct selling industry and now have absolute confidence we found the best person for the position. Their detailed, 24/7 support approach meant the entire process went smoothly.
We would highly recommend Michele & Kate if you are looking for new board members!”
Contact Us
We Can Help You With Your Direct Selling Executive Search
Contact Us
We Can Help You With Your Direct Selling Executive Search
Contact Us
For questions, conversation, search fee details or engagement of our direct sales executive search firm, please complete the form below or email KateandMichele@C3ExecutiveSearch.com.
For Résumé Refresh inquiries or to submit a resume for inclusion in the C3 Executive Search data base please forward to KateandMichele@C3ExecutiveSearch.com.
Kate Gardner
Gardner & Co
M: (214) 908-7570
Kate@GardnerCoLLC.com
Michele McDonough
McDonough Consulting
O: (760) 771-5661
M: (949) 466-2707
MicheleMcDon4946@aol.com
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