Contingency
Search

Engaged
Search

Retained
Search

Priority

Discretionary.

Priority search- above all 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 or 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.

Yes - candidates will be presented exclusively to client.

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

2 -3 completed after final interview.

Three reference checks completed; can be done prior to first interview if requested.

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

Performance Guarantee

Not applicable.

We agree to present a minimum # of candidates per opening within a defined period of time; bi-weekly updates.

We agree to present at least three qualified candidates per opening within a defined period of time; bi-weekly updates.

Warranty

30 days.

90 days.

90 - 120 days depending on level of the position.

Payment

Upon placement.

Engagement fee paid up front with the remainder paid upon placement.

1/3 up front, 1/3 upon presentation of at least 2 qualified candidates and the final 1/3 paid upon placement.

Background Checks

Basic background check (including educational and employment verification) completed for a nominal fee.

Provided.

Provided.

Drug Screen

Provided for a nominal fee.

Provided if desired.

Provided if desired.