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.