The Bottom Line: Search Firms

Finding a great hire takes time and energy, and lots of it. You need outside help, but think twice about paying a hefty commission to a typical search firm. How is R. Carnegie Associates different from the other firms? Why does it make sense to your company's bottom line to consider our solution?

TYPE OF FIRM	Contingency	Retained Search	R. CARNEGIE ASSOCIATES
SERVICES IN BRIEF	Collects resumes and presents candidates on file to employer	Targets the resumes of executive-level candidates; typically represents individuals earning minimum of $75,000	Does not collect unsolicited resumes; Partners with you to recruit employees at all levels
TYPICAL FEE (% of annual salary)	25 - 30%	30 - 50%	12 - 15%
AVERAGE FEE FOR A $75,000 PER YEAR JOB	$18,750 - $22,500	$22,500 - $37,500	$9,000 - $11,250
USUAL TERMS	Commission based on percentage of annual salary	Retainer - typically 30% up front	No commission structure; Reasonable hourly rate; choice of payment plans
CANDIDATE RESUMES	Resumes retained by firm - not property of client company	Resumes retained by firm - not property of client company	Resumes obtained are the property of the client company- yours to keep at the conclusion of the search