Why Rice Cohen


  1. Rice Cohen International is one of the largest executive search firms in North America according to independent research compiled by Executive Recruiter News and has been recognized as the “International Search Firm of the Year”. These industry credentials in concert with our unmatched track record of success will give your search instant credibility.
  2. Work with an award winning firm that not only specializes in your specific industry, but also in filling positions at this exact level.
  3. Rice Cohen International’s Exclusive 25 Step Search and Selection Process guarantees measurable results. It has taken over 15 years to develop and perfect and is unique to Rice Cohen International.
  4. A crucial step in this process involves conducting an in-depth Needs Analysis. At RCI we invest the time to listen and understand not only your search needs but also your company culture and its impact on performance. We then create a comprehensive Search Assignment Profile that guides the search team in sourcing and screening only qualified candidates. In addition, each search begins with a research list of targeted companies that is reviewed and approved by our client.
  5. Rice Cohen International brings a team approach to every search. We assemble a project team of vertical specialists and project consultants who, together with our research team and access to our national database, provide you the best resources in the industry for sourcing qualified candidates faster and more effectively.
  6. Our staff is trained and certified in Behavior Based Interviewing techniques. Research indicates that this method of interviewing is a more effective and accurate process for qualifying candidates.
  7. As your Search Partner we become your external advocate. We work with you to create a compelling message that presents your opportunity the way you want it represented in order to attract the ideal candidate.
  8. Rice Cohen International has developed a unique “Reasons Why” approach for evaluating candidate fit. We ask probing questions to identify specific reasons why a candidate is interested in your opportunity and why they believe it is the right career move for them.
  9. Our unique 4 step approach to consulting around the resignation and counteroffer ensures your candidate of choice will be onboard on the agreed start date.
  10. Our goal is to become your Search Partner of choice. Managing Partners Gene Rice and Jeff Cohen have been recognized by Recruiter.com as two of the 100 most influential people in the history of the recruiting industry and, together with the staff of RCI, will work hard to exceed your expectations now and in the future. In order to build that long-term relationship we focus on delivery and your complete satisfaction. We believe that our relationship will either grow or cease to exist based on our ability to satisfy your search and selection needs by placing the right candidate.