Retained search aligns the recruiter to a brief with skin in the game. Most common in executive search and senior specialist roles. The fee structure changes the work: longer cycles, deeper engagement, more weight on stakeholder reads.
Retained search
A search billed in stages (typically thirds) rather than on placement.
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