February 27, 2025

As an executive recruiter, managing multiple search projects, tracking candidate data, and delivering insights to clients can be overwhelming. That’s why we host a live demo every month—to showcase how Clockwork’s executive search project management software streamlines your executive search workflow. Here are three key features that set our platform apart that we covered on our Live Demo Webinar in February. 

1. LinkedIn Chrome Extension: Seamless Candidate Import and Rediscovery.

One of the most powerful tools we showcased in our live demo is our LinkedIn Chrome Extension. This feature eliminates the tedious process of manual data entry by allowing you to import candidate profiles directly from LinkedIn into our platform with just one click.

The extension captures key details, including names, job titles, company history, and contact information where available, ensuring that your candidate database remains complete and accurate. As you are sourcing and researching candidates, the Chrome Extension will search through Clockwork and surface candidates that already exist in your People database, preventing duplication and enriching records with new data. 

A standout feature of the extension is its ability to add new candidates directly onto a search project with the status and color code you select to classify and organize your candidates as you are sourcing on LinkedIn. With this tool, recruiters can significantly cut down on administrative work, intentionally add and manage candidates as you conduct your research, and focus more on engaging with top talent.

2. Project Management: Research Criteria, Grid View, and Candidate Scoring

Effective project management is the foundation of successful executive search. Clockwork’s executive search software provides a structured approach to tracking and managing search projects with tools designed for efficiency.

• Research Criteria: Define detailed search parameters, benchmark data and core competencies relevant to the role, to ensure you’re targeting the right candidates from the start. Establish must-have qualifications, preferred skills, and industry experience, ensuring alignment with client needs.
• Grid View: Clockwork’s dynamic grid view offers a comprehensive snapshot of your candidate pipeline on a search. Easily compare candidates side by side, organize your shortlist in a structured format, and move candidates seamlessly through the search process one by one or in bulk. 
• Scoring & Ranking: Our built-in Research Criteria enables you to evaluate candidates based on predefined metrics, such as experience, skill match, and cultural fit. This rating and ranking process helps you prioritize top contenders, making the decision-making process smoother for both your team and clients. Candidate scoring enable you to add more context around candidates, as it relates to the benchmark criteria set from the onset.

3. Data Enrichment: Keeping Your Database Fresh and Accurate

A strong executive search strategy relies on up-to-date and comprehensive candidate information.Clockwork’s data enrichment features ensure that your records stay current and complete, with multiple ways to refresh and enhance profiles.

• Single & Bulk Enrichment: Update individual candidate profiles or refresh multiple profiles simultaneously. Whether you need a quick update on a small segment of your database or an annual full database refresh, Clockwork supports both options.
• Enrichment Sources: Our platform pulls in data from LinkedIn, company websites, and other verified sources, ensuring profiles remain accurate and relevant.
• Real-Time Updates: Key details are updated in real-time either on demand or based upon a set refresh cadence. You have full control over how often data is refreshed for candidates on monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual frequency. 

See It in Action

These three features—LinkedIn Chrome Extension, robust project management tools, and powerful data enrichment—are just a glimpse of how Clockwork’s software can transform your executive search workflow. To see a personalized, one-on-one guided tour of Clockwork, book a time here.