Contingent vs. Retained Search - What is the Difference?

At first glance, it may seem that the only difference between contingent and retained searches is how the recruiter is compensated. However, changing the incentive structure changes the game (remember that when your departments are butting heads). Contingent and retained searches, done well, should elicit the same positive results, but they are two very different processes, to be used under different circumstances.

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Mark Holyoake