How are retainer fees structured?
Our fees are configured on a flat rate schedule. They are not contingent upon the starting salaries of the hired candidates. Each search is unique and the client and search professional agree upon the fee in writing prior to each search. Talent Hunt always honors the stated fee schedule. One third of the fee is due when we choose to begin a new search together. That covers our time spent researching your opening and your field. We report back to you with comprehensive information about how your competitors have configured similar positions, what someone in that position is making, who is doing that position and comes highly recommended, and how we feel about various candidates after we have completed our interviewing process. We also provide you with candidate responses to a custom tailored questionnaire created for your opening. When you choose candidates to interview, you pay the second portion of the fee. The third portion is not due until your new hire has accepted an offer of empl
