Executive Search

Executive Search Recruitment can be a good strategy to find leaders that can drive long-term success for your company.

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Retained Executive Search for high-level positions

Executive Search Recruitment for C-suite, VPs and other Senior Positions

Exceptional leadership drives exceptional businesses. We identify and recruit high-caliber executives through a strategic, confidential search process, helping you secure leaders who can deliver lasting impact and accelerate your organization’s growth.

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What is Executive Search?

Executive search is a recruitment process focused on finding candidates for senior leadership positions, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, vice presidents, and directors.

Businesses use it to find leaders with the experience to guide teams, manage operations, and achieve business goals. Compared with recruitment that relies on applications, executive search also reaches experienced leaders who are not actively seeking a new role.

Recruiters research potential candidates, contact them directly, and assess their experience and leadership skills before presenting a shortlist for your interviews.

What are the Types of Executive Search?

There are two main types of executive search: retained and contingency. Each offers different benefits depending on your hiring needs.

Retained Executive Search

With retained executive search, you pay a recruitment firm to carry out a dedicated search for your next senior executive. You agree on the fee and payment dates upfront, with the first payment usually due before work begins.

You tell the recruiter what the role involves and the experience you need. They then look for suitable people and contact them privately. This approach can help when you’re hiring a senior executive, or need an expertise that is hard to find, or want to keep a leadership change confidential.

For example, your business may need a CFO to guide an acquisition. A retained search helps you find and assess executives who have managed similar deals, giving you stronger grounds for a major leadership decision.

Learn More About Retained Executive Search.

Contingency Executive Search

With contingency executive search, you pay a recruitment fee when you hire a candidate introduced by the firm, subject to the agreed terms. There is generally no upfront recruitment fee, and you may engage more than one firm.

Recruiters use their networks, candidate databases, and sourcing channels to identify suitable people. This arrangement may suit a senior management vacancy where you want candidate introductions without commissioning a dedicated market search.

For instance, you may have a clear brief for a department head and want a recruiter to introduce people with relevant management experience while your internal team continues its own recruitment activity.

Learn More About Contingency Executive Search.

Understanding the differences between the types of executive searches can help organizations choose the right strategy when hiring senior leaders.

How We Can Help

De Vore Recruiting helps you find leaders whose experience and working approach suit your business. We manage the search and initial screening, giving your team more time to assess a focused shortlist.

A Search Built Around Your Business

We begin by understanding your company’s culture, management structure, and hiring goals. This helps us understand which candidates have the experience for the role and could work well with your team.

Direct Access to Experienced Candidates

Some experienced leaders aren’t looking for a new job, so they may never see your advertisement. We use our industry contacts and approach people directly to discuss the role in private. We ask about their experience, what they want from their next job, and whether they would consider joining your business.

Screening Before You Invest Interview Time

We examine candidates’ backgrounds, verify credentials, and speak with multiple references before presenting them. Our initial interviews also consider their communication and suitability for your working environment, helping you look beyond what appears on a CV.

Find Your Next Leaders

Tell us which role you’re hiring for, the challenges your next leader will inherit, and what you need them to achieve. Bring your current job description if you have one. If the position is still taking shape, we can discuss the responsibilities and experience that should guide the search.

CEO

Leads the overall strategy, vision, and growth of the company.

CFO

Manages financial planning, performance, and risks.

COO

Oversees operations, efficiency of every department.

CTO

Drives technology strategy, innovation, and digital initiatives.

CMO

Heads marketing strategy, brand growth, and customer engagement.

Vice Presidents

Guide key departments and business units for performance.

Directors

Lead specialized teams and functions across the organization.

Specialized Executives

Custom leadership roles in finance, operations, technology, and more.

JJ G. Juan - Operations Manager
“Leaders and senior executives helps shape the direction, culture, and success of the entire team They're not just there to fill a role.”
Operations Manager, De Vore Recruiting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of executive search?
Executive search or executive recruitment search is a specialized recruitment focused on hiring senior leaders such as C-suite executives and directors who are often passive candidates.

What is the average cost of an executive search?
The average cost of executive search fees is usually from 20% to 35% of the hired executive’s first-year compensation.

How does an executive search firm work?
An executive search firm partners with a company and understands its leadership needs, source qualified executives, and guide the whole hiring process.

What is the difference between typical recruitment and executive search?
A typical recruitment focuses on filling a wide range of roles using active candidates, these are the ones usually found on job boards. Executive search on the other hand is a more specific type of recruitment process that is focus on hiring senior leaders and C-suite executives (that are often passive candidates and cannot be found on job boards) through discreet outreach and industry connections.

How long does an executive search typically take?
An executive search may typically take from 8 to 16 weeks, depending on how complex the role is. Some factors may also affect the duration such as market conditions, and candidate availability.

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