The fee is paid in stages as the search progresses. The assignment is carried out exclusively by an executive search firm and is often confidential. Many positions convert to full-time employment providing an opportunity to get your foot in the door. If your skills and expectations meet a particular employment agency profile, they may be able to help. I would, however, offer several suggestions.
Some agencies flood their market with an individual's resume immedi- ately.
They work on a contingency basis and the first agency to present a candidate gets the fee if the person is hired. Because agencies work a small geographic area, you should work with only one. If companies receive your resume repeatedly from more than one source, they may decide that you are desperate or may drop you due to potential agency conflicts. Also work with only one person in the agency you choose to reduce the chance of miscommunication. Get a guarantee from the agency that your name will be presented to a company only with your specific prior approval.