Flexible Search Options

The majority of our clients find that each need within their company requires a unique solution. We offer our clients a choice of three search options that have been the most successful - retained, engaged or contingency searches. We customize your search to reflect the unique staffing needs, time constraints and culture of your organization. Our detailed discussions regarding your current and future needs will allow us to best determine the search option that will help you accomplish your goals.

The following are the three search formats that we offer:

Retained Search

This option offers the most complete set of services and is used at all levels of an organization when there is a critical need that must be filled within a specific period of time.

Your professional full-time search consultant and internal project staff commit the majority of their time to your search until it is completed.
A minimum of two or three candidates who meet or exceed your requirements are presented within an agreed time frame, usually ninety (90) days.
You are given first right of refusal on candidates. Candidates will not be presented to competing organizations until client has determined that there is no interest in pursuing the relationship.
Our service fee is paid in three installments:

The first installment is paid upon execution of the agreement to bind the commitment.
The second installment is paid at a specific, agreed upon time during the search process either at the midpoint or at the time of the first candidate's interview.
The final installment is paid at the end of the pre-defined timeframe or after a candidate is hired.

Replacement guarantee of ninety (90) days.

Engaged Search

An engaged search is used for positions which must be filled in a timely manner, and/or for multiple positions which require thorough, ongoing professional representation in the marketplace.

Your professional search consultant and part-time internal project staff devote the majority of their time to filling your position.

Our service fee is paid in two installments:
One-third of the fee is required upon execution of the agreement.
The remaining balance is due upon fulfillment of the search.

Replacement guarantee of sixty (60) days.

Contingency Search

A Contingent Search is best used when there is less urgency to the search and the need to fill the position is less critical. As our client, you do not commit to any payment unless and until a placement is made.

No financial commitment is required to initiate the contingency search process.
The client company agrees to use MR of Cedar Rapids on an exclusive basis to fill the position (s).
Our service fee is due at the time the candidate starts employment.
Replacement guarantee of thirty (30) days.