Contingent Permanent Recruitment
A Contingency search may be used for ongoing openings, typically for Sales or Support staffing and the search firm will only collect a fee if they find and place a suitable candidate for the position. The search process is usually less structured and less about a precise candidate “fit” and more about getting potentially qualified candidates in front of the client so that the client can make the final assessment.
The Strategy
When engaged on a ‘contingent’ basis, a recruitment company only receives a fee upon successful placement of a candidate into a vacancy. The payment is ‘contingent’ upon a candidate being sourced. This method of engagement is quite commonly used in the recruitment industry and serves to minimize your financial risk should a suitable candidate not be found.
The EMAC Group is happy to operate on a contingent basis, although normally only in an exclusive arrangement (ie. No other recruitment agencies are engaged in competition, at least for a set period of time).
There are good reasons to engage us in this way and they are outlined in this separate article – ‘Why Engage Us Exclusively?’
Whilst our recruitment methodology for contingent recruitment is rigorous, contingent recruitment assignments are not conducted to the same level of detail as retained permanent recruitment assignments. We recommend that you consider this an option for your vacancy also.
The EMAC Group offers a variety of search options that can be individually customized to specifically meet each client’s executive recruitment needs. The most common executive searches include:
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Retainer / Executive Search The Retainer option is used primarily when a position must be filled within a specific period of time. The EMAC Group provides an extended guarantee and executive candidates are presented to you on an exclusive basis. We guarantee an agreed-upon number of in-person interviews. The EMAC Group provides executive candidates on an exclusive basis. |
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Engagement / Executive Search The Engagement option is for high-priority positions and is typically utilized for sales, marketing, and middle-management staffing needs. An engagement fee is required to begin the search, with the final payment due on the candidate's start date. We guarantee an agreed-upon number of in-person interviews, and provide an extended guarantee. |
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Contingency / Executive Search A Contingency search may be used for ongoing openings, typically for Sales or Support staffing and the search firm will only collect a fee if they find and place a suitable candidate for the position. The search process is usually less structured and less about a precise candidate “fit” and more about getting potentially qualified candidates in front of the client so that the client can make the final assessment. |
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Executive Search We work on a contingent or retained basis, and our search begins by identifying relevant executives and professionals in the local area, which means heavy exposure in the local market and thus strong candidates often without relocation. All Executive Search Fees are based on the level of service needed to fit your needs. |
The EMAC Group continually develops new recruiting strategies, tools and methods to enhance overall recruiting efforts. Recruiting is a core part of our business. We make every effort to attract the best candidates available in today’s market and have adopted a unique and multi-faceted approach to recruiting.
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