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Search Agreements
Traditional Contingency Agreement
- Fees between 25-35% of first-year’s guaranteed compensation.
- 90-day replacement guarantee.
Exclusive Agreement
- Fees between 20-25% of first-year’s base salary
- Agreed upon timetable to provide qualified candidates
- Agreed upon formal screening process
- 90-day guarantee period
- First right of refusal for all candidates
- An established relationship that begins before a need is urgent
- The search never ends - a pipeline of candidates are kept in reserve for clients
- As the relationship develops, the time to fill decreases
Response Screening Agreement
- All candidate responses will be directed to Black Bear for screening
- A predetermined interview process will be used to screen out unqualified candidates
- All candidates will be screened for any potential openings at client company
- Interviewing will be set up by Black Bear Consultants.
- Applicant responses will be the responsibility of Black Bear Consultants.
- Fee = $1500- $3000 per position
Search Process
Initial Meeting: It is crucial that your business and objectives are understood. Therefore, an involved meeting with the client is scheduled to review the position(s) and the four key areas related to the organization: culture, direction, business strategy and motivation. A tour of the facility and an opportunity to interact with several key members of the staff or management is requested. The goals of the Initial Meeting are as follows: (1) understand the need, (2) determine the required cultural and organizational fit, (3) determine a set of pre-qualification parameters and selection process, (4) set the scope of the search and (5) understand the interview process.
Searching/Recruitment: In order to surface the most qualified candidates, Black Bear utilizes the power of networking and spends hours cold calling into competitors or similar companies. This process could take a few days or up to a few months depending upon the scope of the search and the uniqueness of the position and the company. Client’s are given weekly status updates of the search and will be notified as potential candidates are found.
Candidate Presentation: Typically, 3-5 candidates are presented per search along with a brief synopsis of their specific skills, aptitudes, salary, relocation concerns and availability.
Interview Process: Black Bear Consultants will “walk” the candidate and the client through the interview process providing in-depth information, preps and de-briefings of each interview. Candidate and client concerns will be addressed as soon as they surface. We believe there should be an uninterrupted flow of information between all parties.
Reference and Background Checking: At the client's request, a formal reference and background check will be conducted on all candidates. Formal interview sheets will be completed and all materials forwarded to the client for review.
Offer and Acceptance: Additionally, we can assist clients with the preparation of an offer if requested. With the pre-selling of the offer throughout the process, clients can take advantage of the firm’s expertise in the development of the right package, minimizing negotiations.
Follow Up: This process is never ending. Black Bear Consultants believes in clients and candidates for life.
Our level of service is unparalleled.