Methodology
Our Proven 5/95 Focus Advantage
Executive hiring is critical-yet leaders spend only 5% of their time on it. At OC National Search 95% of ours. From definition, strategy, selection & alignment, interview management, decision support to close.
Result: Your time is focused on quality candidates.
The OCNS Experience
Client Focused
Trusted Leadership Partner
We are strategic advisors, not transactional recruiters — driving strategy, executive branding, and organizational readiness for growth and transformation.Quality Focused
Strategic Clarity
We protect against talent blind spots by uncovering the skills, experiences, and leadership traits that may be overlooked, ensuring every hire drives lasting impact.White Glove Experience
We Do the Heavy Lifting
We manage the entire search process end-to-end, freeing leadership to focus on strategic priorities while ensuring candidates experience a smooth and brand-enhancing interaction.Launch to Land Focus
With alignment established, we guide the search from first outreach to final placement using our 5/95 Focus methodology.
Every candidate is rigorously evaluated, every presentation is comprehensive, and every interaction reflects the white glove experience OC National Search is known for.
From market outreach and candidate briefings to interviews, decision support, and
post-placement follow-up, we deliver a seamless process that lands the right leader with confidence.
Our Process
Our Process
Alignment is Foundational
We work directly with the hiring executive and search committee to build a clear, aligned candidate profile. With your approval, this becomes the foundation for every search—ensuring we target only the leaders who truly fit your organization’s needs.
We then apply a customized candidate interview scorecard, bringing structure and consistency to how we evaluate and present finalists for your consideration.
From there, we curate targeted candidate profiles and conduct a market landscape analysis.
By identifying and sourcing from select companies, we focus outreach on leaders who not only meet the technical requirements but also align with your organization’s culture and long-term vision.
We develop and present a tailored search strategy that positions your opportunity competitively in the talent marketplace.
This includes a go-to-market plan, candidate positioning, and a review of prospective profiles. With your feedback and approval, we refine the strategy to ensure the message resonates with the caliber of leaders you seek.
Once the strategy is approved, we launch outreach with a podcast-style presentation recorded with your hiring executive, a mobile-ready position prospectus, and digital assets designed to capture candidate interest.
At the same time, we establish a cadence of scheduled status calls, giving you transparency and visibility into every stage of the process.
Launch to Land
Every candidate must pass at least two rigorous interviews with OC National Search, where we assess not only qualifications and performance history but also cultural alignment and real-world leadership capability.
This meticulous process ensures only the most qualified leaders advance for client consideration.
We provide a comprehensive candidate briefing package that outlines each finalist’s qualifications, achievements, and alignment with your organization.
These briefings are designed to give you clear, decision-ready insights, so every candidate presented has the potential to make lasting impact.
We manage the entire client interview process, from scheduling to debriefing, while ensuring the candidate experience reflects positively on your organization.
By maintaining momentum and eliminating administrative bottlenecks, we protect against the risks of delay—because time kills all deals.
Throughout the search, we provide structured status briefings on a set cadence. These calls give you real-time visibility into candidate progress, interview activity, and market feedback, so you always know exactly where the search stands.
As you move toward final selection, we partner with you to facilitate supplemental interviews, conduct customized reference check interviews, and support candidate close.
Our role is to provide clarity and confidence at the point of decision, ensuring the best possible outcome for your organization.
Our commitment extends beyond the hire. We maintain follow-up touchpoints in the months that follow to confirm alignment between you and the placed executive. Each new leader also receives an onboarding playbook, helping them accelerate their integration and deliver impact from day one.
The 5/95 Focus in Action
We've Assisted Many Companies With Their Placements
Venture Studio CEO
Search Mandate
An investor launching a venture studio to commercialize academic technologies through university tech transfer offices needed a CEO to lead, build out, and execute an MVP-to-exit strategy.
OCNS Approach
OC National Search deployed its accelerated search methodology, mapping the venture studio ecosystem, academic commercialization leaders, and early-stage tech executives nationwide.
Candidates were vetted for startup leadership, investor relations, and technical commercialization expertise.
Result
Within 21 days of outreach launch, seven qualified candidates were presented. Two finalists were down-selected, with one primary and the other in reserve. The top choice accepted the role, enabling the venture studio launch on schedule.
In Their Own Words
“I engaged OC National Search to lead a CEO search for my new venture studio, and they exceeded expectations from start to finish. Like most investors and C-suite leaders, my time is limited—and OCNS completely lifted the search logistics off my plate.
They managed everything: candidate scheduling, calendar coordination, even on-site logistics. That freed me up to focus on what mattered most—interviewing exceptional candidates.
The communication was truly white-glove. From detailed interview prep and debriefs to real-time search updates, I always had a clear view of where things stood.
I especially appreciated the mobile-friendly and podcast-style search presentation—Michael really told the story of the role and the opportunity in a compelling way.
OC National Search handled the heavy lifting, respected my time, and brought a slate of outstanding talent.
I highly recommend Michael and his team.“
Gary Graham
Executive Managing Director