Our framework is a transparent collaboration producing the best talent for your organization

Qualified Candidates

Our process begins by meticulously sourcing qualified candidates from a diverse talent pool. We conduct a comprehensive evaluation of these candidates, considering their fit with role requirements, relevant qualifications, and necessary skills, knowledge, and experience. The selected candidates then undergo rigorous prescreening and interview assessments. We use a candidate scorecard to objectively evaluate their suitability for the role based on specific criteria and competencies, ensuring a thorough and unbiased evaluation process.

Upwardly Compatible Candidates

These are qualified candidates who pass the initial assessments and demonstrate a strong alignment with the role’s demands and your company’s culture. They proceed to the next stage, which includes AD behavioral assessments. These assessments are designed to meet professional validity, reliability, and test construction standards and serve as a predictive tool for on-the-job performance. Candidates who better align with the role’s demands are considered upwardly compatible and advance to the next stage of the hiring process.

Organizational Culture

At Anderson Dhanaraj, we place paramount importance on cultural fit in a successful hire. We make it our mission to deeply understand your organizational culture and comprehend the upwardly compatible candidates’ interests, values, and passion in order to establish culture fit. The assessment we employ reveals whether the candidate has a genuine passion for what your organization does and what motivates them to perform at their best and be part of your team. This unwavering focus on cultural fit ensures that the candidates not only have the necessary skills but also align with your company’s values and mission..

Cognitive Diversity

We delve deeper to assess cognitive diversity by comparing candidates’ unique cognitive styles with those of existing leaders in your organization. This in-depth analysis helps us determine how a candidate’s distinct cognitive style may uniquely contribute to your team’s performance, innovation, and excellence.

Dr. Cheruba Dhanaraj

Dr. Cheruba A. Dhanaraj

Executive Partner and Principal Consultant

Dr. Cheruba Dhanaraj, has over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, psychometric assessment, organizational development, consulting, and psychotherapy. She has practiced in India, the Middle East, and the United States. Her expertise has helped organizations grow and thrive, making her a trusted advisor to many.

Dr. Dhanaraj holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and three master’s degrees in business management, Counseling Psychology, and Research, respectively. In her leisure time, Dr. D enjoys traveling with her family, trying new Indian fusion foods, and spending time with her parents while indulging in a warm cup of chai.

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David L. Anderson

Executive Partner and Principal Consultant

David Anderson brings extensive experience as a startup founder, advisor, and consultant in the areas of business and education. His background encompasses over three decades of leadership and advisory roles in both for-profit and non-profit organizations in multiple spaces, with primary experience in college admission. David has parlayed his significant experience in recruitment, selection, placement, and retention from his career in higher education into a passion for executive search. David’s work has been guided by his understanding that diverse teams produce innovative outcomes.

David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Hartwick College and a Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership from Syracuse University. He currently lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan with his wife, Diane, and their Golden Retriever, Dory

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