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A contingent search typically involves a fee based on a percentage of the annual base salary and is invoiced upon offer acceptance. Companies often engage multiple recruiting firms under this model, frequently due to internal policies or existing agency relationships.

If this approach aligns with your organization, we welcome the opportunity to be included in your preferred contingency vendor lineup. We approach every search with the goal of delivering strong candidates, earning trust, and building long-term partnerships through consistent results.

While contingent searches are common, they are not always the most effective approach—particularly for hard-to-fill or business-critical roles. For companies open to a more strategic alternative, we offer an engagement search model with no upfront cost or traditional retainer, making it accessible to organizations of all sizes.

If you are interested in exploring whether an engagement agreement is a better fit for your hiring needs, we welcome the conversation.

An engagement search is a strategic, exclusive partnership focused on delivering long-term hiring success—not volume and not just a fast placement. This model is ideal for leadership and senior-level roles, specialized or niche talent, confidential searches, and positions requiring deep industry or functional expertise. We focus on getting your position in front of the right people.

By partnering with us exclusively on a search, we gain a comprehensive understanding of your organization—your leadership, culture, hiring processes, and what true success means beyond a job description. This insight enables us to represent your opportunity authentically, market your company and location compellingly, and engage candidates aligned for sustained impact.

Unlike the typical race to submit candidates first in a multi-firm environment, our singular focus allows us to focus on identifying the right fit for the long term.  It can allow us to cultivate talent pipelines that support both current and future hiring needs.

We understand the value our clients expect from their investment in talent acquisition. Our engagement search model is designed to provide the benefits and commitment of a retained search, delivered with a fee structure aligned to market expectations—making high-quality, dedicated recruiting accessible and results-driven.

What Makes Our Engagement Search Different

•  Results-based. We are compensated solely on results—meaning a successful hire, not candidate volume. A model that allows companies of any size or budget to entertain a retained search.
• Full ownership and accountability. We remain actively engaged throughout the search and offer process, especially when the role is complex or located in challenging markets.
• Pipeline-driven approach. We build and nurture candidate pipelines proactively to accelerate future hiring.
• Deep client and candidate alignment. Cultural fit, leadership style, and long-term contribution are prioritized alongside technical qualifications.
• Guarantee period included. Providing risk mitigation and added confidence.
• Clear, transparent communication. We maintain realistic timelines and consistent updates to keep you informed.

Clients choose an engagement search because it fosters clarity, accountability, and a partnership that operates as an extension of your team—delivering stronger hires with a lasting impact.

When you engage us exclusively, you gain:

• A dedicated, focused search led by experienced recruiters committed from intake through hire—especially when searches demand deeper effort.
• True representation of your employer brand. We act as ambassadors for your company, authentically presenting your leadership, culture, and opportunity to attract the right candidates.
• A human-centered candidate experience. Thoughtful communication and transparent expectations create positive impressions that engage higher-quality talent and support retention.
• Candidates aligned for long-term impact. We evaluate technical skills alongside behavioral and cultural fit to ensure faster integration and meaningful contributions.
• Access to exceptional talent—not just available candidates. We proactively target and engage top-tier professionals aligned with your unique needs now and into the future.
• Stronger pipelines and accelerated future hires. By learning your organization deeply, building strong relationships and maintaining communication with pipelines, we reduce time-to-fill as your hiring needs evolve.

See how an engagement search partnership delivered stronger hires and higher retention—read the full case study.