DT vs. Contingency Search
To learn more about each item in the chart below, simply hover your mouse over over a line-item for a revealing answer!
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Service or featureDecision ToolboxSearch Firms
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Fee7% of salary avg20-30% of salary
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Fee in advancePartial?
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Candidate guarantee/warranty12 months30-90 days?
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Simultaneously present candidates to you and your competitorsNever!

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In-house database of candidate prospects


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Aggressively pursue referral chains and networking


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Expertly scrub the internet, using advanced techniques and networking tools


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Post on relevant job boards


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Conduct and document thorough, structured phone screens before forwarding candidates
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User-friendly portal for you to track project status and candidates
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Applicant video clips when desired
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The ability for you to conduct video interviews with candidates
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Online format to objectively compare & contrast candidates
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Capture and track EEO / OFCCP data on your behalf
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Perform reference checking and coordinate background checks
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Tackle each search as though the future depends on it
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SUMMARY: The nature of the relationshipMutually beneficial partnership with long term cumulative value and motivation to keep your cost low?