Who we are

The Cherche Susan team

Close to both our clients and our candidates, we know that behind every talent and every company lies a story to uncover and a future to shape. We believe in transformative encounters, meaningful conversations, and connections that inspire.

Ourassets.

What makes us different

Expertise across six core functions

Our specialization is our greatest strength: where generalists spread themselves thin, we go straight to the point — with precision and impact.

The power of our network

In each of our focus areas, we have access to the most outstanding off-market profiles. Rather than relying on algorithms, we draw on a robust network built over the past 20 years.

We never compromise on selection criteria

Direct approach is the only way to recruit without settling — ensuring candidates are fully aligned with your expectations, requirements, and business needs.

Cross-sector openness

Our broad approach allows us to tap into talent with transferable skills and fresh perspectives.

Emotional intelligence

We value it just as much as technical skills. Human qualities, cognitive abilities, cultural fit, and individuality are what truly set candidates apart.

A single point of contact

Fully immersed in the market and close to candidates, your dedicated consultant oversees every step of the assignment — with transparency and efficiency — until completion.

Fast and guaranteed searches

Shortlist delivered within 3 weeks. All assignments come with a contractual guarantee, with no additional fees.

SeekerHeads.

Your Interlocutors

In 2003, Cherche Susan's founding trio decided to launch their own venture. After a successful career in private companies, agencies and recruitment agencies, the creation of a direct search firm for position they had already fulfilled was quite logical.

Cherche Susan is a human scale company, entirely dedicated to the success of its missions, to the respect of its candidates and the satisfaction of its clients.

Sylvie Toubol

Partner Cherche Susan / Agency sales management / Consumer goods marketing innovation

Sandrine Maurel

Partner Cherche Susan / Director of New Business in Agency / Strategic Marketing IT and new technologies

Yamina Moukah

Partner Cherche Susan / New Business Director in Agency / Recruitment consultancy

Laura Goliot

Senior consultant specializing in international profiles with expertise in IP, Industrial property and engineering.

OurProcess.

A method
approved by
our clients

We build close partnerships with our clients throughout the entire process, supported by rigorous follow-up. From the initial brief to final onboarding, every step is guided by a constant alignment between objectives and outcomes.

Clients receive a curated shortlist of top candidates, along with tailored tools to support informed decision-making. 

Contract
Prior to the assignment, it includes a guarantee period.

 

Mission brief
Understanding and Alignment
Discussions with operational staff and HR to fully understand the requirement, define the selection criteria, challenge the requirement and align the expectations of the stakeholders. It goes well beyond the job description and incorporates your culture and your unique characteristics.

Deliverable
We write it, you validate it.

Hunting
Search and approach
Identification of candidates via our network and the best sourcing tools on the market. A direct approach to ensure all required criteria are met.

Deliverables

  • Weekly written and oral reporting.
  • Market knowledge sharing.
  • Discussions with shortlisted candidates.
  • Selection

Interviews and assessment
Direct outreach by phone. Data gathering to understand candidates’ expectations, achievements and ambitions. In-depth interviews with the associate to explore each candidate’s background, skills, cultural fit and potential.

Deliverables

  • Short-list of 3 candidates
  • Written summary by Cherche Susan
  • CV
  • References.

Candidate / Client meetings
Client validation of shortlisted candidates. followed by the organisation of meetings and mutual debriefing. Gathering client feedback on the selected candidates to determined which ones will move forward in the process.

Deliverables
Written summary Cherche Susan of the candidates’ debriefings.

Integration
Follow-up of both parties in the finalisation and negotiation phases up to closing. Monitoring of on-boarding until the end of the trial period.

Deliverables
Summary email providing feedback from both client and the candidate, sent midway through and at the conclusion of the trial period.

CarbonFootprint.

Key figures

Aware that we must make our own contribution to social and environmental responsibility, in 2024 we carried out our first carbon footprint in accordance with the Version 5 ISO/TR 14069 method.

Total emissions Tons Co2 : 7,48
Emissions Tons Co2 per employee : 1.87

Let's get in touch !

Let's get in touch

You need advice to strengthen your teams? You are having trouble finding the appropriate candidate? Do not hesitate to call us.