Fee Structure
Working with you, we will design a program to find you the best talent available. This chart provides a brief overview of our most popular options. Contact us for more information.
| 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’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 / Video Conference | 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. |
*All information and rates subject to change without prior notice.