Our contingency search approach follows a structured and responsive process, allowing us to adapt quickly to a tight and fast-moving market while maintaining strong delivery standards. We provide clients with clear visibility through updates at key stages, and we remain engaged with candidates throughout to maintain progress through shortlisting and closure.
Contingency Search Methodology
Each assignment starts with a focused role brief to align on the key requirements and priorities.
We confirm the scope, must-have criteria, compensation range, location, timeline, and interview process.
We also agree on candidate messaging and the profile indicators that will guide sourcing and screening, so the search remains targeted from the start.
We activate our network and candidate database and leverage professional platforms to identify relevant profiles quickly.
We prioritise candidates who are already visible in the market, while using selective direct contact when the role requires a more targeted approach.
Throughout sourcing, we stay aligned with the agreed criteria to keep the shortlist focused and relevant.
We conduct initial screening interviews to confirm fit against the defined requirements: experience, core capabilities, motivation and compensation alignment.
We then share a selected shortlist with CVs and concise interview notes, enabling efficient interviews and faster decision-making.
Where needed, we coordinate additional validation steps (such as technical interviews led by the client) before progressing to an offer.
We guide the process through to the appointment: aligning the offer, managing candidate communication, and keeping all parties aligned until acceptance.
We remain closely engaged until the start date to secure commitment and ensure a smooth transition. Post-joining follow-up is part of our DNA.