The optimal balance of speed and precision.
Why settle for hit-or-miss contingency? A prioritized search mandate ensures your mid-to-senior roles are never left to chance.
Contained Search Solutions
The Accelerated Path to Mid-Market Leadership.
Contained search provides the priority of a retained partnership with the agility of a success-based model. We provide dedicated resources to secure high-impact Director and VP-level talent.
The Contained Advantage
A Contained Search (Engaged Search) bridges the gap between contingency and retained models. It is designed for businesses that need dedicated focus on a specific leadership role but require more agility than a full C-suite mandate.
Dedicated Resource Allocation
Unlike contingent "race-to-resume" models, your search is assigned a dedicated team that prioritizes your mandate until it is successfully filled.
Exclusive Talent Access
We don't just wait for applicants. We actively headhunt passive candidates within your industry, ensuring you see leaders who aren't on the open market.
Risk-Mitigated Hiring
Through our performance-weighted fee structure and customizable replacement guarantees, we ensure our success is directly tied to yours.
Our Methodology
A targeted, expedited search process designed to identify and secure specialized leadership talent with precision and speed.
01
Intake
Deep-dive into the role requirements and cultural “must-haves.”
02
Activation
Immediate launch into our verified networks and passive talent pools.
03
Screening
High-velocity vetting to ensure technical competency and leadership fit.
04
Delivery
Presentation of a curated shortlist of qualified, interested candidates.
05
Placement
Management of the offer process and successful onboarding.
Search Priority
“The Contained model ensures your mandate is a top-tier priority, providing the dedicated focus required for specialized leadership.”
We move beyond transactional recruiting to deliver a curated, high-quality talent shortlist.
Mutual Commitment & Exclusivity
Contained search creates a committed partnership. By engaging us exclusively for a specific period, you ensure that our most senior executive recruiters and researches are dedicated to your role until the successful hire is secured.
Customized Market Intelligence
We don’t just find candidates, we provide market insights. During the search, we share valuable feedback on how your brand and compensation package are perceived by top-tier talent, allowing for real-time strategic adjustments.
Choosing the Right Model
We align our search intensity with the strategic importance of your hire.
| Search Level | Contingent | Contained | Retained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement | Non-Exclusive | Exclusive Priority | Total Partnership |
| Fee Structure | 100% Success-Based | Performance-Weighted | Structured Retainer |
| Deliverables | Resume Submissions | Verified Shortlist | Comprehensive Dossiers |
| Replacement | Standard Protection | Extended Protection | Full Guarantee |
| Typical Roles | Staffing to Mid-Level | Manager to Director | VP to C-Suite |
| Transactional |
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Optimal for specialized management levels. |
Executive Tier |
Contingent
- Engagement: Non-Exclusive
- Fee: 100% Success-Based
- Typical Roles: Staffing to Mid-Level
Contained
Most Popular- Engagement: Exclusive Priority
- Fee: Performance-Weighted
- Deliverables: Verified Shortlist
- Typical Roles: Manager to Director
Retained
- Engagement: Total Partnership
- Replacement: Full Guarantee
- Typical Roles: VP to C-Suite
Why choose Contained Search? When the role is too critical for a standard contingent 'resume race' but doesn't require a full C-Suite retained mandate, the Contained model is the optimal solution. It ensures your search is a priority, providing a dedicated team and an enhanced replacement guarantee to safeguard your search results.
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Ready to secure your leadership search?
Secure the priority your search deserves. Let’s discuss how our Contained model delivers high-caliber talent with increased speed and reduced risk.
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