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LAKING GROUP
COMPANY PROFILE
INTRODUCTION
MICRO-SPECIALISTS:
DIVISIONS
– Commercial
– Discipline Engineering
– Subsurface
– Power
– Nuclear
– Drilling & Completions
– HSEQ & the Environment
LOCAL SOURCING ON A GLOBAL SCALE
– Global offices based in: London, Zurich, New York, Singapore & Hong Kong
STRATEGY AND VISION
– The Group is 100% organically grown and our mission is to enable exceptional careers. We have a clear
strategy and it delivers us competitive advantage and superior financial results. We are committed to
maximizing our group performance.
ABOUT LAKING GROUP
– Laking Group works with a diverse range of clients and candidates across the Oil and Gas, Power and Nuclear
sector globally. Our clients include major Oil and Gas operators, service organisations and specialist
consultancies.
– Covering both contingent and retained recruitment services and working on a permanent, contract and fixed
term basis, we offer our clients an industry-leading marketing operation, as well as a search and selection
service, to ensure that we access the best and most relevant pool of candidates for every assignment.
– Each team member is an expert in their field. This enables us to identify, qualify and present the highest calibre
candidates to clients, as well as identify the best market opportunities for leading professionals in each of the
different sectors we cover.
GLOBAL GROUP
Laking Group is part of the Phaidon International group. A quality micro-specialist recruitment firm with dedicated
specialist teams of consultants providing solutions across the full range markets. We pride ourselves on quality
which can be seen through:
COMMITMENT: We are driven by an absolute commitment to providing a truly outstanding service and securing repeat business
with all our clients. We commit the necessary time, effort and energy into ensuring relationships are built with long
term respect, trust, delivery and professionalism.
TRACK RECORD:
We have a successful track record in working with a wide reach and diverse range of companies. This means we
are able to provide exciting opportunities to candidates and multi-faceted skill sets of suitably qualified potential
candidates.
VALUE ADD CANDIDATES:
For you as a client; this means you can feel confident in our candidate sourcing methodology. We are able to find
the right candidate with the capability to do the job you want, but, also those who will fit into your culture and
become a valued team member.
PHAIDON INTERNATIONAL
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
ROLE BRIEFING TO SHORTLIST
The following sourcing methods have been streamlined to ensure the best service in terms of time and quality
– DATABASE SEARCH
We have a strong existing network of professionals who are specialists in their field. These are passive candidates
and are therefore, unavailable in many direct sourcing models.
– MARKET MAPPING & NETWORKING
Our market mapping ensures that we are consistently up to date with major companies’ relevant departments
enabling us to approach the most relevant candidates in the market quickly & accurately according to the clients’
requirements.
– REFERRALS
80% of our placements across 2014 came from referrals, this is due to our extensive network within specialist
markets. We focus on having strong relationships with candidates who can refer us to the best professionals in
their field.
THE FOUR STAGE EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROCESS
– As shown in the diagram below Laking Group operate a four step approach to assignments:
1
• Understanding critical success factors (preparation and analysis)
• Finesse and sign off role profile
• Agree market mapping and approach
2
• Investment time and candidate approach - (market mapping and long list)
• Litmus/benchmark/ selection
• Update and progress
3
• Long list to short list (selection and short list sign off)
• Preparation for short list – documentation and “candidate preparation”
• Explanation and sign off of short list
4
• Managing the interview process (short list to completion)
• Offer negotiation
• Review and improvement
CANDIDATE ATTRACTION
SCREENING PROCESS
Our aim is to ensure you make a hiring selection not a screening decision. The pre-qualifications are:
– CAN DO THE ROLE: Verifying skills, experience, qualification and ability through competency and behavioural
analysis.
– WILL DO THE ROLE: Focusing on aptitude, attitude and desire to succeed
– CULTURE: Will fit your organizational culture
– NO BUY BACK: If offered they will take the role
– NO SKELETONS IN CUPBOARD: We will investigate background and leadership style the interview process
CASE STUDY 1
WELL FLOW INTERNATIONAL
REFERENCE: SAUDI ARABIA COUNTRY MANAGER
PROJECT
Well Flow International were hiring 3 professionals in Saudi Arabia. It was explained that they were putting a
significant amount of investment into the region and the new Country Manager was tasked with strengthening the
current team.
PROCESS & RESULTS
Laking Group met with Well Flow International, in London, and were able to show enough strong industry
understanding, that Well Flow International gave Laking Group the roles on an exclusive basis. Laking Group was
able to find all 3 members of the team within 2 months, decreasing the burden on the current management team
at Well Flow International.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“Laking Group has done an excellent job in sourcing high quality candidates for our company. They work quickly
and have excellent communication skills. I would highly recommended their services”.
CASE STUDY 2
BP – SHAH DENIZ II PROJECT
REFERENCE: SUBSEA OPERATIONS LEAD
PROJECT
BP had struggled to fill this role for three months, which required a solid background in subsea controls as well as
ongoing operations and maintenance. Furthermore, this position required the successful applicant to spend two
years in the UK then relocate to Azerbaijan for a further 2 to 3 years. An Engineering Manager at BP subsequently
recommended that they approach Laking Group to fill this position.
PROCESS & RESULTS
− This role involved a systematic mapping of all known subsea controls personnel at every known operator in
Aberdeen.
− Laking Group successfully sourced a candidate looking relocate from Aberdeen.
− They started 7 weeks later.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“My requirement was quite a difficult recruiting task and there had been a number of poor results, previously. Laking
Group had a good understanding of what was being asked for, researched, clarified and identified a suitable
candidate, quickly. They were then especially good at following up and confirming the process was moving forward
through interviews and offers.”
CASE STUDY 3
COBALT INTERNATIONAL
REFERENCE: RECRUITING LEAD
PROJECT & RESULTS
Following months of communication with a passive candidate the Laking Group was able to represent the
candidate on an exclusive basis to Cobalt International as the individual had been impressed with our ‘non sales’
approach and our complementary benefits, such as market information and salary surveys, that were provided.
The candidate’s experience matched that of the expected profile extremely well and we made. From there Laking
Group made the candidate aware of the position that was available. Cobalt International were been impressed with
how we matched their requirements to the candidate’s skill set as well as managing the candidate throughout the
process.
Once this position was filled Cobalt International have repeatedly used Laking Group as they know we understand
the company needs and are able to reliably inform candidates on company plans, projects and culture.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“Over the course of the last 18 months I have been utilising Laking Group to assist with placement of senior
industry professionals within our technical teams. I have found Laking Group to be consultative in their approach,
offering high calibre candidates in a short space of time. They are also not a fair weather organisation and stay in
contact with market information even when we are not busy. I can certainly recommend their services and will
continue to use them in the future.”
CASE STUDY 4
BPP-TECH
REFERENCE: ENGINEERING DIRECTOR
PROJECT & RESULTS
− Having worked alongside BPP in London, we were approached to supplier 2 key professionals for their offices
in Houston.
− The calibre of candidate BPP needed were highly academic and skilled engineers. The skillset was very
particular leaving a small candidate pool available. These hires were for a specific project which our client had
already won, with this in mind the timeframe was of high importance.
− Laking Group successfully secured the two professionals for BPP and have been utilised to develop their team
further since then.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“I have worked with Laking Group several times and have been exceptionally pleased with the results. They provide
quality candidates quickly and efficiently to meet the criteria given to them. I would highly recommend the team
and will continue to use Laking Group in the future.”
CASE STUDY 5
TOTAL E&P
TECH REFERENCE: GLOBAL HEAD OF FLUIDS, CEMENT & WASTE MANAGEMENT
PROJECT & RESULTS
Having worked alongside Total for their international operations, we were approached to supply two, hard to find
Fluids, Cement & Waste Management Supervisors with relevant experience working on dry location operations in
the Middle East for their exploration campaign in Kurdistan.
Laking Group successfully provided two candidates, both of which were secured for the role
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“Laking Group has successfully worked with me on a number of challenging Fluids & Cementing requirements in
Europe and remote locations across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. They are efficient, they deliver, and they use
their knowledge the market to good effect – I recommend them.”
− “Laking are very focussed on helping their clients achieve their goals. They understand the business and have a
deep knowledge of the major players and their activities. This of course feeds back to the client, directly. I have
been in the business since 1982!”
Fluids & Cement Specialist
− Laking Group’s consultant’s knowledge of the industry is a key aspect allowing them to match the correct
candidate for the client’s requirements, using this understanding of the various operators specific requirement’s
allows for a cost effective approach by getting things right first time.
Night Drilling Supervisor
OTHER CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
CANDIDATE TESTIMONIALS
– “Laking Group contacted me months ago regarding an overseas opportunity and that's how I got to work
with them. They are very straightforward and know how to create a good perspective of opportunities. The
Laking Group team are truly concerned about the client understanding the entire picture of a career change
and take the time to line out and detail every aspect of the change so you can consider all the facts and make
an informed decision. They care for their clients doubts and concerns and makes sure you understand and
consider all the available information. I gladly recommend Laking Group because of their knowledge on the
Engineering Sales Market globally, and because they truly seeks what it is best for their clients when looking for
a career change”.
Sales Manager
– “My experience in my dealings with Laking Group has been exceptionally productive. They are reliable and you
can trust the team to creatively deliver. From the moment Laking Group got my CV, they remained positive
with very clear and honest updates until the job came through. This is what really matters, and they have got
it”.
Senior Flow Assurance Engineer
– “I was fortunate to have Laking Group acting for me during my last contract, when they placed and
represented me with a large Spanish international in SW Africa. They were unfailingly polite, strenuous in their
actions to ensure payments, travel, healthcare cover etc. were all acted on in a timely and correct manner, and
highly efficient in dealings on my behalf. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking either an agent or
representation in the wide world of oil and gas – they are honest, trustworthy and positive.”
Drilling Superintendent
CONCLUSION
– Superior quality in a short time frame due to a robust business model.
– We are a niche specialist.
– Proven track record on outperforming competitors on a global scale.
– Full confidence in our business model, limiting risk to our clients.
– Growing company with a clear need to deliver and partner with our clients.
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