Contingency Search

Engaged (Priority) Search

Retained Search

Priority

Variable.

First position. Above contingency searches.

Key clients - above all other searches.

Resources

Part of a consultant's time.

The majority of a consultant's time and up to 50% of a search coordinator/ researcher's time.

The majority of a consultant's time and one search coordinator full time or multiple search coordinators part time.

Candidate Exclusivity

No - candidates can be presented to other clients simultaneously.

No - candidates will be presented to client first.

Yes - candidates will be presented exclusively to client.

Candidate Screening

Telephone.

Screening of candidates in person or by videoconference is available by request.

Screening of candidates in person or by videoconference is available by request.

Reference Checks

A reference check is done before the first interview.

2 - 3 reference checks completed prior to the first interview.

4 reference checks (2 supervisors, 1 peer + 1 direct report) completed prior to the first interview.

ConferView

Available at a fee of $250/half hour and $350/hour.

Available at a fee of $125/ half hour and $175/hour.

No charge.

Performance Guarantee

Not applicable.

We agree to present a minimum number of candidates per opening within a defined period of time.

We agree to present at least three qualified candidates per opening within a defined period of time.

Talent "Warranty"

30 days.

60 days.

90 days depending on level of the position.

Payment

Upon placement.

1/3 of fee paid up front with remainder paid upon placement.

1/3 up front, 1/3 upon presentation of at least 3 qualified candidates and the final 1/3 paid upon placement.