why use a retained search firm?
Every organization needs capable leaders who have the skills needed for the organization to continually succeed, whose personalities mesh with the organization’s culture and values, and who can continue to grow professionally within the organization.
A retained search firm facilitates the hiring process as a match-maker, gaining in-depth knowledge about clients and candidates as separate entities and connecting our clients’ needs to candidates’ abilities and personalities. Search firms are uniquely capable to fill this role because…
- Our networks include many more sources and candidates than those of an individual organization, yielding a deeper candidate pool.
- Our consultants are qualified, experienced professionals who can objectively evaluate candidates for client match.
- In times of organizational transition, a search firm’s relevant experience within a given industry can greatly inform the search process.
- Search firms, as third parties, are comfortable asking tough questions of candidates and clients—no stones go unturned regarding compensation, relocation, reporting structures and other sometimes delicate topics.
- Search firms work for you—that is, using a search firm relieves client organizations of the need to research potential candidates, contact and develop candidates, check references, etc. We also help manage organizational and candidate concerns throughout the process, allowing the client to continue business as usual.
- When search firms conduct reference checks and research, responses are often more candid, as references understand that the search firm is a third party working for the good of the client and the candidate.
