The recruiter you choose will be a reflection of your company. Types of service you can choose Recruiters generally offer one of three different types of service. The first is the retained search . The retained recruiter assembles a search team to work on your assignment, and you are usually billed on an hourly basis. They identify, screen and interview top candidates according to your specifications.
Expenses incurred are the responsibility of the retaining company.
Retained search is often the best approach to fill difficult positions or when the need is extremely urgent. It is usually also the most costly. The second is also a prepaid engagement fee , based on the anticipated fee. The recruiter guarantees you, within a specified period of time, a short list of candidates who meet your requirements. The third level is the standard contingency search .