Part 1 Executive search research methodology: beginning the search and defining the job; identifying candidate sources; identifying specific candidates; interviewing and screening; reference checks; closing the search. Part 2 The executive search profession: categories of recruiting firms; interview with the experts. Part 3 Online research: an introduction to online research; professional online databases; commercial online services; using the Internet as a research tool. Part 4 Country profile overview: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Scandinavia, Singapore, United States, United Kingdom.