Frequently Asked Questions

Job boards are passive — you post, candidates apply if they see it. We're active — we identify qualified people and reach out directly. Result: you get better candidates faster. Passive (job boards): 4–12 months. Active (us): 60–120 days.

That's a hiring/fit issue, not a sourcing issue. We source qualified people. Culture fit and success depend on your team. We've had 95%+ retention on placements.

Any position, any discipline. We specialize in STEM faculty (CS, Engineering, Biomedical, Data Science), but we source all positions — leadership, admin, staff, support.

We aim for 40%+ of candidates we source to receive offers. This depends on how selective you are in interviews. Typical funnel: 20–30 candidates sourced, 10–15 interviewed, 2–4 offers made.

10–15% of annual salary. You pay only when someone accepts an offer. Zero upfront cost. Examples: Faculty ($85K) = $8,500. Director ($150K) = $15K. VP ($250K) = $25K. President ($400K) = $60K.

You pay nothing. We continue sourcing through 120 days. If you're unhappy by day 45, we adjust the sourcing strategy at no additional cost.

60–120 days from start to candidate delivery. The interview and hiring timeline is on you — typically 2–4 weeks.

Only if they weren't on our sourcing list. If we introduced them, we ask for the fee. We're transparent about who we sourced.

We source and introduce — onboarding is on you. We're available for questions about the candidate's background and interests.

Yes. Each position gets its own campaign — run 1, 3, 5, or 10 concurrent campaigns. Each sourced candidate carries the same fee structure (10–15% of salary).

Happens sometimes. We focus on interested candidates, but if someone is a perfect fit and "not ready now," we note it, keep trying, and surface other options in the meantime.

When the candidate accepts your offer — not the start date. Invoice terms are Net 30, so you have 30 days to pay.

Standard fees: Faculty 10%, Leadership 10–12%, Executive 15%. For large volume (5+ hires/year), discounts are available. Otherwise fees are set, consistent with standard recruitment practice.

That's fine — use us plus job boards plus other recruiters. You'll have more candidates to choose from. You only pay us if you hire someone we sourced.