The Retained Search Reality: When 100% Success Rate Actually Matters

Retained search represents our most committed approach to recruitment – and it's not for every hire. When the role is truly critical to your business success, retained search provides the dedication and resources that guarantee results.

Our 100% retained search success rate comes from treating these assignments as strategic partnerships rather than transactional relationships. We act as your dedicated talent acquisition team, taking full responsibility for finding the right person regardless of how long it takes or how many candidates we need to approach.

The process begins with extensive consultation to understand not just the role requirements, but the broader business context. Why is this position critical? What challenges will the successful candidate face? How does this role fit into your long-term strategy? This deep understanding allows us to identify candidates who can not only do the job but help shape your company's future.

Market mapping is a crucial component of retained search. We systematically identify every potential candidate in the market, including those who aren't actively looking for new opportunities. This comprehensive approach ensures we're considering the full talent pool, beyond those who happen to be available at the moment you need to hire.

The candidate approach is also more sophisticated. Because we're representing you exclusively, we can invest significant time in building relationships with potential candidates. We can share detailed information about your company, your vision, and the specific opportunity. This deeper engagement often attracts candidates who wouldn't respond to a standard recruitment approach.

Throughout the process, we provide detailed market intelligence. What are similar companies paying for this type of role? How are compensation packages structured? What benefits and perks are most important to the candidates you want to attract? This information helps you position your offer competitively.

The screening and assessment process is thorough and multi-layered. We conduct extensive interviews, carry out detailed reference checks, and often facilitate meetings between candidates and key stakeholders before making formal recommendations. By the time someone reaches your shortlist, we're confident they can succeed in your environment.

Retained search also allows for a more consultative approach to the hiring process itself. We can advise on interview techniques, help structure assessment processes, and provide insights into each candidate's motivations and concerns. This support continues through to offer negotiation and onboarding.

If you've got a mission-critical role to fill, let's discuss how retained search could be the right route to guarantee the outcome you need.