Our goal is to help companies realize their potential and become leaders in their industry. Areté Career Services manages Executive Search, Recruiting, Direct/Permanent Hiring and Staffing needs for projects ranging from 11-500+ employees.
Job Requirement
Analysis
Client intake, discuss role responsibilities, required skills, soft skills, experience, certifications, work environment, interview support, onboarding support, and cultural fit.
Sourcing
Candidates
Use job boards, social media, internal databases, referrals, and recruitment events to attract a pool of qualified candidates.
Resume
Screening
Manual review and assessment of employment history, education, gaps, and relevance.
Initial Phone
Screening
Initial phone call to verify availability to work, interest, communication skills, and basic qualifications.
Skills
Assessment
Technical tests such as coding, typing, software proficiency, or trade-specific tests and soft skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork.
In-Depth
Interviews
Hold in-person or virtual structured interviews to assess technical skills, problem-solving abilities, culture fit and professionalism.
Reference and Background Checks
Client Submission and Feedback
Propose curated candidate portfolios (interview notes, skills assessment results, professionalism analysis, culture analysis) for client review and feedback. Client feedback provides Areté a better understanding of the talent requested by the client and the ability to coach candidates to improve their opportunities for immediate hire.
Offer and
Onboarding
Handle negotiations and present offer, ensure candidates complete all required paperwork: I9 forms, tax documents, confidentiality agreements, client specific documents, prepare talent for onboarding schedule.
Post-Placement
Follow-Up
First week check-in with client and candidate, on-going monitoring to assess performance, replacement guarantee (back-up candidate in case of early termination).
Optional
Enhancements
- Psychometric/personality/Behavioral Assessments: DISC, Emergenetics, Myers-Briggs
- Continuous Training: webinars, learning labs, hands-on, conferences, training and development tools leveraging instructional system design
- Workforce Analytics & Reporting: Use analytics to evaluate performance metrics, candidate pipelines, and hiring bottlenecks. Provide clients with data-driven insights on talent quality and time-to-hire.
AI-Powered Screening & Matching
- Use AI tools to analyze resumes, assess skills, and rank candidates based on how well they match client needs.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) can interpret soft skills and job descriptions more effectively.
- Tools: HireVue, XOR, SeekOut, Eightfold.ai
Video Interviewing Platforms
- Allow candidates to record responses to standardized interview questions.
- Helps assess body language, communication style, and professionalism.
- Tools: Spark Hire, VidCruiter, Modern Hire
Psychometric & Behavioral Assessments
- Go beyond resumes by measuring personality traits, emotional intelligence, motivation, and cultural fit.
- Use tools aligned with client values and job roles.
- Tools: Predictive Index, DISC, Hogan Assessments, Culture Index
Skills Testing Platforms
- Validate technical skills with real-world simulations and assessments.
- Especially valuable for roles in IT, finance, data entry, and customer support.
- Tools: Codility, HackerRank, Vervoe, TestGorilla, Criteria
Workforce Analytics & Reporting
- Use analytics to evaluate performance metrics, candidate pipelines, and hiring bottlenecks.
- Provide clients with data-driven insights on talent quality and time-to-hire.
- Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Bullhorn Analytics
Social Media & Digital Footprint Check
- Review candidates’ public social media profiles (LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter) to assess professionalism and industry engagement.
- Use cautiously and ethically.
Digital ID Verification & Biometric Screening
- Confirm candidate identity using secure digital verification tools.
- Useful for remote placements and high-trust roles.
- Tools: ID.me, Jumio, Onfido
Automated Reference Checking
Replace manual reference calls with automated systems that gather structured feedback from past employers.
Tools: Xref, Checkster, SkillSurvey
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Tools
- Implement blind resume screening, gender-neutral job descriptions, and inclusive sourcing strategies to reduce bias.
- Tools: Blendoor, Textio, GapJumpers
Life Sciences and Biotechnology Recruiting Expertise
The Life Sciences and Biotechnology industries are evolving rapidly, requiring skilled professionals who can lead projects, manage teams, and drive innovation. At Arete Career Services, we specialize in recruiting white-collar professionals—leaders and specialists who oversee the planning, management, and execution of complex projects. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to connect employers with experienced professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
