Search Options

We have three customized service levels: retained, priority and contingency. Regardless of the fee arrangement, Freeman Enterprises offers a written guarantee. We stand behind the service we provide…always.

“Depending on your level of commitment and priority on the search, together we can decide which of the three search options works best for your business goals.”

-Lynne Freeman

Owner, President

Retained Search

This is the highest priority search, often utilized when a client needs dedicated resources to complete an immediate and critical search. Candidates are exclusively presented to your firm, which minimizes competing offers. This elevates the search, the job and the company in the eyes of the candidate and opens up access to the broadest candidate pool in the marketplace. Payment is made in three parts, with the initial payment due at the commencement of the search.

Priority Search

This is a hybrid between a Contingency Search and a Retained Search. The client still receives a higher level of commitment and resources but is able to reduce its upfront investment. A non-refundable engagement fee equal to a third of the total estimated fee is due at the commencement of the search, with the final portion due only if the position is successfully filled.

Contingency Search

It is best utilized if openings are not critical in nature or if there is less of a sense of urgency. Searches will compete in time and effort with other similar searches and could potentially take longer, but clients can still expect high quality results. The client is invoiced at the successful conclusion of the search.