Smart Search is T-mapp's proprietary methodology for executive search: three pillars — mapping the mandate before the market, validating competencies against the business plan, and measuring cultural fit with the same rigor as technical fit — that guide the six stages of its process, from understanding to retention.
01 · Mapping the mandate before the market
Before we approach anyone, we validate with you the business problem the role has to solve, not just its description. We scope the profile and run the salary study; then we read the market — target industries and companies, equivalent roles, talent mapping — and define the search strategy. Headhunting is a craft: data first, judgment always.
The methodology is the same across all sectors and role types; the team is organized by industry specialization.
22
different sources per search
83%
retention at 18 months

From market to finalist
Figures from a typical executive search. They vary by role, country and how confidential the search is.
Market mapped
~600
Profiles contacted
~180
Interviewed by T-mapp
~32
Shortlist to the client
4 – 6

02 · Validating competencies against the business plan
Every candidate is assessed against your company's objectives: track record, verifiable achievements, competencies and motivations, with DISC, Value Drivers, assessments or business cases when relevant. You choose from the 5% of the longlist that passes all our evaluation stages. Our commitment: a first shortlist of at least four assessed and aligned profiles within eight business days of brief approval.
Then we coordinate interviews, prepare candidates and clients, and verify professional references through 360 references.
03 · Cultural fit with the same rigor as technical fit
Cultural fit is assessed in a structured way, like technical fit. We build and present the offer, support the negotiation through to acceptance and coordinate onboarding. After the start date we follow up and offer a replacement guarantee defined by the role and the engagement model.
The mission is to become strategic partners: so you decide with information and your selection processes perform better.

Real ranges by role, country and industry so the offer is competitive from day one.
Who is available, where talent comes from and what your competitors are paying.
Process design, assessment criteria and realistic timelines before going to market.
Te devolvemos un plan de búsqueda con fuentes, tiempos y rango salarial de referencia en menos de 24 horas.
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