Retained search

Let’s address 3 common questions

 
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How does it work?

Retained search is an elevated form of recruitment in which a client company partners with a search firm to facilitate challenging hires. The search is run exclusively by the search firm and a hire is guaranteed. All of the mundane details of the recruitment process including sourcing, pre-qualification, and reference checks are taken off of the client’s shoulders and are executed by the search firm according to a predetermined, individualized hiring plan. The fee is a percentage of the hire’s first year salary and is due in 3 increments. The first is paid as a retainer to initiate the search, the second is due at an agreed upon milestone, and the third is due upon hire. Should the hire leave the client before a specified period, a replacement is guaranteed.

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Is it right for me?

If you answer “yes” to any of the questions below, a retained search may be right for you.

  • Is my search urgent or complex? Does it require an in depth understanding of the subject matter? Does it require tact or sensitivity?

  • Do I lack an HR department? If I have an HR department, are they lacking the time, subject matter expertise, or resources needed to realistically fill this position in the time allotted?

  • Will there be negative consequences if this role remains unfilled for an extended period of time?

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What makes Dark Horse Different?

Dark Horse’s Founder and Lead Consultant, Alexa Watson, personally directs all aspects of retained search engagements. Not a single step of the process is outsourced! She brings 15+ years of recruitment experience to the table and has successfully hired on behalf of tech start-ups and the US Intelligence Community, including the NSA, CIA, FBI, and more. She employs a variety of unique, proprietary search techniques and has benefited from formal training in nonverbal communication and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering. These unique skills help her to identify the high-quality, passive candidates that all retained search clients seek. Above all else, Dark Horse can be relied upon to deliver customized search solutions that get results and exceed expectations.

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Core competencies include:

  • Software Development

  • Hardware Development

  • Offensive and Defensive Cybersecurity

  • Vulnerability Research

  • Social Engineering

  • Technology Sales

  • Customer Support & Training

  • Start-Up Operations

  • C-Suite and VP-Level Tech Executives