Permanent
Contingent Search
Non-exclusive recruitment process where the clients’ preference is to use multiple agencies and compete for supply.
Retained Search
Exclusive recruitment process with a fee payable up front. This is recommended for senior assignments sourcing from multiple geographies and often (but not always) where the company identity must remain confidential.
Exclusive Contingent
A recruitment process with no up-front fee but payable only on successful fulfilment. This suits clients who do not have a budget to pay up front but prefer one agency to take control of the process, avoiding multiple contacts, briefings and duplicate representations.