Premium Service

Retained Search

Dedicated partnership for your most critical roles. When you need guaranteed results for executive positions and hard-to-fill roles, our retained search service delivers with a 95%+ fill rate.

95%+
Success Fill Rate
60-90
Days Average
15-25%
Of First-Year Salary
100%
Exclusive Partnership

What is Retained Search?

Retained search is a premium recruitment model where we work exclusively on your behalf to fill critical positions. Unlike contingency recruitment, we dedicate significant resources upfront, conducting comprehensive market research, extensive candidate vetting, and providing regular progress updates throughout the search.

This model is ideal for executive roles, specialized positions, and searches that require discretion, extensive market mapping, and guaranteed results. You receive our full commitment and expertise, backed by our proprietary AI-powered sourcing technology.

Why Choose Retained Search?

Guaranteed Results

Our 95%+ fill rate speaks for itself. We don't stop until we find the right candidate, and we include a replacement guarantee for added peace of mind.

Dedicated Resources

You get a dedicated senior recruiter who becomes an extension of your team, deeply understanding your culture, needs, and strategic objectives.

Comprehensive Process

From market mapping to candidate assessment, we conduct thorough research and vetting to ensure only the most qualified candidates reach your desk.

Confidential & Discreet

For sensitive searches requiring confidentiality, our retained model ensures discretion while still accessing passive candidates not on the open market.

Our Retained Search Process

01

Discovery & Strategy

We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your organization, culture, role requirements, and success criteria. We develop a comprehensive search strategy and timeline.

02

Market Research & Mapping

Our team conducts extensive market intelligence, identifying target companies, competitors, and talent pools. We create a detailed market map showing where the best candidates are located.

03

AI-Powered Sourcing

Leveraging our Recruitment Co-Pilot technology, we source and screen thousands of potential candidates, using data-driven algorithms to identify the best matches based on skills, experience, and cultural fit.

04

Candidate Assessment

Our senior recruiters conduct thorough interviews and assessments, evaluating both technical qualifications and soft skills. We provide detailed candidate profiles with our recommendations.

05

Presentation & Interview Coordination

We present a shortlist of highly qualified candidates with comprehensive profiles. We coordinate all interview logistics and gather feedback after each stage.

06

Offer Negotiation & Onboarding

We assist with offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth acceptance and transition. Our support continues through the candidate's first 90 days with our replacement guarantee.

What's Included

Dedicated senior recruiter assigned to your search
Comprehensive market research and competitor analysis
AI-powered candidate sourcing from our database of 2,000+ monthly candidates
Extensive candidate screening and assessment
Detailed candidate profiles with recommendations
Regular progress updates and transparent reporting
Interview coordination and scheduling support
Offer negotiation assistance
90-day replacement guarantee
Post-placement check-ins and support
Exclusive partnership (we don't work with your competitors on the same role)
Access to passive candidates not actively job searching

Best For

Executive Roles

C-suite positions, VPs, and senior leadership requiring discretion and comprehensive vetting.

Specialized Positions

Hard-to-fill roles with niche skill requirements and limited talent pools.

Strategic Hires

Mission-critical positions where a bad hire would significantly impact business performance.

Ready to Fill Your Critical Role?

Schedule a consultation to discuss your search and learn how our retained search service can deliver the results you need.

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