Retained Search

Premier option for high-level candidates, hard to find skill sets, or other similar considerations. Search is exclusive to Knight & Associates and receives top priority above all other contingency or engaged searches.

We create a recruiting strategy, compile skill requirements, and corporate culture and then gather top candidates based on skill and fit and perform in-depth screening all before follow up presentation of candidates.

Client receives first right of refusal on any candidates presented.

Summary

  • Premier option for high-level candidates, hard to find skill sets, or other similar considerations

  • Search receives top priority above all other contingency or engaged searches

  • Initial down payment, progress payment, and final payment schedule set (calculated based upon estimated first year’s annual guaranteed compensation)

  • Search activities begin when initial payment is made

  • Single point of contact recruiter focused on search efforts including use of any and all additional recruiting resources as needed

  • Meeting scheduled with client (by phone or in person) to discuss recruiting strategy, skill requirements and corporate culture; as well as available for onsite interviews at no additional charge

  • In-depth candidate screening with follow-up presentation covering fit for position based on skill and culture match

  • Reference checks provided prior to hire

  • Client receives first right of refusal on any candidates presented

  • Search is exclusive to Knight & Associates

  • 6 month replacement guarantee

    note: candidates in the search process will not be presented to other clients until they have completed any activity with retained client

Process Details

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