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Retained Search vs Contingency Recruiting: Which One Should You Choose?

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For instance, if Coca Cola wants to hire a new CMO, it'll not advertise for the same on job boards like— Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Monster etc. Agencies based on this model usually have their recruiters charge around 20-30% of the candidate's salary. The positions that you are looking to hire people for are generally of low or mid-level.

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Retained Search: The Ultimate 6-Stage Guide For Agency Recruiters

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Attracting the right form of talent isn't a piece of cake (though it may sound like one), especially when you're looking forward to hiring for specific niche roles. It's impossible for in-house recruiters and contingency search firms to look out for such niche candidates on LinkedIn, Glassdoor or Monster.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. This also means applying for jobs online through Monster, Craigslist, company websites, or sending your cover letter and resume via snail mail, which has also worked for me. The worst they could say was no.