How We Engage
There's no single right way to structure a search. The best model depends on the role, the urgency, and how much you need us embedded in the process. Here's how we typically work:
Retained
Full upfront commitment, deepest partnership. We reserve capacity, build a custom strategy, and own every stage of the search. Best for complex, confidential, or leadership-critical roles where getting it wrong isn't an option.
Contingent
No placement, no fee — we earn it when the hire is made. This works well for well-defined roles where the profile is clear and speed matters. You get the same recruiter quality; we just carry the risk.
Deposit / Container
A hybrid — a partial fee secures priority effort and dedicated time, with the remainder due at placement. It balances commitment on both sides and signals to us that you're serious, which means you get our best work faster.
We think of these as the right tool for the right search, not a hierarchy. We'll recommend what makes sense after we understand your situation.
What We Take On
We work at every level — individual contributor through executive. But we evaluate whether a search is a fit before we take it on. That's not gatekeeping. It's how we protect your time and our credibility. We only engage when we're confident we can make the placement.
That means we'll ask real questions upfront: What does the comp look like? Is the hiring manager aligned? Have you tried to fill this before? We'd rather have an honest conversation now than waste your pipeline later.
If after a conversation we don't think we're the right fit, we'll say so — and often point you somewhere that is.
For Candidates
Most of the people we place weren't looking when we reached out. That's by design — we recruit passively, targeting professionals who are strong in their current roles and selectively open to the right move.
If you work in precision manufacturing, industrial technology, medical devices, or a related field and want to be on our radar for future searches, we'd welcome hearing from you. No pressure, no process — just a conversation when the timing is right.