How Recruiters Get Paid Upfront [LIVE COACHING CALL]

[@patrickm6012]

What you are talking about here is a retained search process similar to Korn Ferry or any large executive search firms. While I am not apposed to this type of search, it is more relevant for high level or very challenging roles to fill where time is going to be invested. If it is for a software developer or sales management roles it may be more challenging to fight that battle.

[@recruitemy]

Thank you. Have you attempted this process with SW Dev roles?

[@patrickm6012]

@@recruitemy I actually worked on the corporate TA side for 20 years so I am familiar with the process. Assuming the org has a defined budget process, it can be challenging to get retained approved as it will likely come out of HR budget. There are hybrid approaches or exclusive search guarantees that can be options. Of course that will effect your guarantee period.