Search without exclusivity.
Results without upfront commitment.

For organizations seeking experienced professionals and specialized talent where speed, flexibility, and access to qualified candidates are the primary objectives.

Engagement Model 03

Active markets.
Flexible partnership. Proven talent networks.

Our Contingent engagement model supports organizations hiring professional and mid-to-senior level talent across a wide range of functional and technical disciplines.
By combining active candidate pipelines with targeted market outreach, we help clients efficiently access qualified talent for growth initiatives, team expansion, and business-critical hiring needs.

Right Fit

When Contingent is the right approach

This model is typically appropriate when these conditions align with your search requirement.

Open mandate

The role can be discussed openly with the broader market without confidentiality constraints.

Speed-driven priority

Time-to-fill matters more than exclusivity, comprehensive market mapping, or single-partner accountability.

Active talent market

The candidate universe is well-defined, currently active, and accessible through existing networks.

Performance-aligned fees

A pay-on-placement commercial structure matches your budgeting approach and risk preference.

Model Comparison

How Contingent differs from Exclusive

The Contingent model trades single-partner accountability for non-exclusive speed and a pay-on-
placement fee structure.

Engagement Model 02
Exclusive

A focused engagement that maintains the rigor of retained search through a single-partner approach with reduced upfront commitment.

  • EngagementSingle partner
  • Candidate PoolTargeted
  • Timeline2 – 4 months
  • Fee StructureReduced upfront
  • Best ForLeadership · Specialist · Hard-to-find talent
Engagement Model 03
Contingent

A non-exclusive, performance-based engagement leveraging active candidate networks. Fees are paid only on successful placement.

  • EngagementNon-exclusive
  • Candidate PoolActive networks
  • TimelineOpen
  • Fee StructureSuccess-only
  • Best ForFlexible hiring needs
The Contingent Process

Four streamlined steps

From brief to placement — every Contingent engagement moves with focused efficiency through a
leaner, performance-driven sequence.

01.
Brief & Calibration

Quick alignment on the role profile, level, and target candidate criteria.

02.
Active Outreach

Engagement with our existing networks and active candidate pipelines on a non-exclusive basis.

03.
Candidate Review

Submission of qualified profiles as they emerge — typically iterative rather than batched.

04.
Placement Support

Guidance through final stages, references, offer construction, and onboarding.

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