Performance-based Retained Search FAQ

This is performance-based retainer
There is no additional cost to the retained model
Only a slight change in the payment pattern
We would work on a 30% consulting fee
We would estimate the value of the placement fee
One third of this fee is paid at the start of the hiring project and is referred to as the “Start Fee” The remaining 2 thirds are paid on the successful hiring of the candidate
The final fee would be adjusted down or up depending on the actual hiring fee
The final fee is only payable on the successful hiring of the candidate

Our search model is a partnership, we work for you, not the candidate, we never introduce a professional that we wouldn’t hire ourselves.
You will receive full candidate “exclusivity” throughout the search process
Executive search is active, consequently it’s much more efficient and faster as we are actively headhunting everyday until the searches are filled. (Job boards and contingent search are passive, waiting for professionals to apply
We only introduce top-level, passive candidates via leveraging our extensive network, we seek out the best
During the search you will receive detailed “market intelligence”, this is valuable to learn about the competitive landscape
We meet and thoroughly screen every professional, this saves you time and money screening off spec professionals, or professionals whose resumes look good, but are not in-fact suitable
We negotiate on your behalf, it’s easier for an outside consultant to do trial closes, our goal is for you to not pay more than you have to
We do in-depth background checks prior to offer signing. We are licensed and know how to do these in a very detailed way
We fully support you and the professionals with the on-boarding process
We offer a full one-year warranty, that’s 270 days more than other search firms offer
We have never failed with filling any retained position