Engaged Headhunters Your Executive Search Firm

Engaged Headhunters is a top-tier executive search firm dedicated to helping businesses build high-performance teams and talented individuals find rewarding career opportunities. We build relationships that build great businesses.

The Role of an Executive Search Firm in Talent Acquisition

Engaged Searches: The Flexible and Results-Driven Executive Search Firm

At Engaged Headhunters, we offer a unique approach to finding executive talent with our Engaged Search model. Designed to combine the benefits of retained and contingent search methods, this flexible recruitment process ensures you only pay for results. As a forward-thinking executive search firm, we help organizations secure the leadership they need to drive success, whether it’s a C-suite executive or another critical decision-maker.

What is an Engaged Search?

An Engaged Search is our signature service. It begins with an upfront engagement fee, typically ranging from $3,500 to $15,000, depending on the scope of the role. This investment covers the early stages of the recruitment process, such as detailed market research, outreach, and sourcing top-tier executive talent.

Unlike traditional executive search firms, where you pay a full fee regardless of the outcome, with Engaged Search, you only pay the remaining fee if we successfully place the right candidate for your leadership position. This performance-based approach ensures that your investment is tied directly to results.

Why Choose Our Engaged Search Model?

  • Minimized Risk, High Reward: The engagement fee funds the groundwork, but the remaining fee is only due upon the successful placement of a candidate. This model reduces your financial risk while ensuring we remain fully invested in delivering the perfect executive hire.
  • Tailored Search for Your Organization: Our recruitment process is customized to fit your company’s needs. Whether you’re looking for a C-suite executive or a senior leader in another department, we align the search with your company culture, strategic goals, and long-term vision.
  • Access to Top Talent: We reach beyond traditional channels by engaging passive candidates and highly qualified professionals who aren’t actively searching but could be open to the right opportunity. This expands your access to top-level candidates who may not be visible through conventional hiring methods.

Our Engaged Search Process

  1. Engagement Fee: The fee initiates the recruitment process, allowing us to start with comprehensive market mapping, outreach, and targeted sourcing.
  2. Research and Outreach: We leverage our industry knowledge and executive recruitment expertise to identify active and passive candidates. Using strategic outreach, we connect with executive talent that fits the specific qualifications and leadership qualities your organization needs.
  3. Candidate Evaluation: After thorough interviews and executive assessments, we present a shortlist of candidates. Each is vetted to ensure a solid cultural and leadership fit and meet your organization's technical and strategic requirements.
  4. Final Selection and Placement: Once you’ve selected and hired your ideal candidate, we assist with finalizing terms and ensuring a smooth transition. At this point, the remaining fee is due, and the search process is completed.

Why We’re Different from Other Executive Search Firms

At Engaged Headhunters, our executive search firm focuses on creating long-term partnerships with our clients. We go beyond just filling vacancies. Our goal is to help you find leaders who will have a lasting impact on your business. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Industry Expertise: We specialize in a wide range of industries, from healthcare and technology to finance and non-profits. This allows us to tailor each search to your sector, ensuring we find candidates who understand your business and can lead with insight.
  • Proactive Talent Sourcing: Our executive recruitment strategies focus on engaging passive talent, highly qualified professionals who may not be actively job-hunting but are ideal for your role. By tapping into these hidden talent pools, we ensure that you get access to the best executive candidates available.
  • Customized Recruitment Approach: Every organization is different, so we tailor our searches to align with your company’s vision, culture, and objectives. From C-suite executives to department heads, we provide a strategic recruitment approach that delivers long-term results.
  • Confidential and Discreet: We understand that recruiting for leadership roles requires discretion. Our executive search process is conducted with the utmost confidentiality, protecting both your organization and the candidates we engage.

FAQs About Executive Search and Engaged Search

1. What industries do you specialize in?

At Engaged Headhunters, we have extensive experience across multiple industries, including healthcare, finance, technology, and non-profits. Our executive search firm tailors each recruitment process to your sector's specific challenges and demands, ensuring we find the right leadership talent to meet your strategic goals.

2. How does your engagement fee work?

The engagement fee is an upfront payment that covers the initial stages of the search, such as market research, outreach, and candidate sourcing. This fee allows us to fully dedicate our resources to finding the right executive talent. The remaining fee is only due when we successfully place a candidate who meets your requirements.

3. How do you find passive candidates?

Passive candidates are professionals who aren’t actively seeking new roles but may be open to the right opportunity. We leverage our networking expertise, industry connections, and market mapping to engage with these high-caliber candidates. This approach allows us to tap into a broader talent pool, giving you access to top-level candidates who might not be visible through traditional job boards or recruitment channels.

4. What makes Engaged Searches different from a retained search?

A retained search requires full payment upfront, regardless of the search outcome. In contrast, an Engaged Search offers a results-driven approach. You pay an engagement fee to initiate the search but only pay the remaining fee when we successfully place a candidate. This reduces your financial risk and ensures we remain focused on delivering the best results.

5. How do you ensure a cultural fit with candidates?

We believe that cultural fit is just as important as qualifications. During our vetting process, we conduct in-depth interviews and executive assessments beyond skills and experience to evaluate a candidate’s values, leadership style, and alignment with your company’s mission. This ensures we only present candidates who thrive within your organization’s unique culture.

6. What level of discretion can I expect during the search process?

Confidentiality is a top priority in our executive search process. Whether you’re looking to replace a current leader or bring in a new executive, we search with complete discretion, protecting your organization and the candidates involved.

7. How long does an Engaged Search typically take?

The timeline of an Engaged Search depends on the complexity of the role and the market for executive talent. Our searches take 6 to 12 weeks from the initial engagement to the final placement, but we work closely with you to ensure that the process aligns with your timelines and needs.


Ready to Find the Right Executive Talent?

If you're looking for a trusted executive search firm that provides flexible, results-driven solutions, Engaged Headhunters is ready to help. Our Engaged Search model is designed to give you the confidence that your investment leads to the right leadership hire. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your business grow with the right leaders in place.