Frequently Asked Questions

The scope and duration of projects, as well as the number of roles covered, can vary based on each client’s specific needs and expectations. We’ve handled projects ranging from filling 2-3 roles for smaller needs to addressing 10-15 roles for larger requirements. We work closely with you to determine the optimal allocation of resources and timeline for your project. This collaborative approach ensures that we provide the right amount of time and support needed to achieve efficient and successful outcomes tailored to your unique requirements.

Hiring a Recruitment Consultant from Upside Search offers several distinct advantages over engaging a Contract Recruiter:

1. Specialized Expertise: Our Recruitment Consultants are specialists in their respective fields. They bring deep industry knowledge and a strategic approach to recruitment, unlike Contract Recruiters who often use broad, traditional search methods. This specialization allows them to stay current with industry trends and insights, ensuring they attract the most suitable candidates.
2. Tailored Recruitment Process: Recruitment Consultants provide a highly tailored recruitment experience. They conduct in-depth candidate screenings, prepare candidates extensively, gather feedback, and offer coaching to Hiring Managers. This meticulous approach ensures a thorough understanding of your needs and a more precise match for your roles.
3. Extended Engagement: Unlike Contract Recruiters, who are typically compensated hourly and may work within set hours, our Recruitment Consultants are salaried professionals. This arrangement allows them to engage with candidates and perform sourcing activities beyond regular business hours, maximizing their ability to connect with top talent.
4. Dedicated Support: Our Recruitment Consultants are supported by a dedicated research and sourcing team, which helps maintain a continuous flow of qualified candidates. This additional support ensures that your recruitment needs are met efficiently and effectively, while Contract Recruiters may not have access to such extensive resources.

Strategic Insight: Recruitment Consultants take a strategic approach to outreach and recruitment, utilizing their expertise to craft tailored strategies that align with your company’s goals and culture. This contrasts with the more transactional nature of Contract Recruiters, who may rely on standard practices.

No, you won’t be involved in selecting the Recruitment Consultant. All our Consultants are salaried employees of Upside Search and have undergone a thorough interview and training process to ensure they are highly qualified. During our initial consultation, we assess your needs and project scope to match you with the most suitable Consultant. Before the project starts, we provide a summary of the Consultant’s professional background and arrange a formal introduction via Teams. While we typically don’t encounter performance issues, if you have any concerns during the introduction, we will address them and, if necessary, provide you with a different Consultant.

Upside Search, as an organization, does not specialize in a single industry or skill set as we offer consultative recruitment solutions across various sectors. However, our Recruitment Consultants do have specialized expertise. We strategically align our Consultants with projects based on their industry knowledge and proven track record.

Our client-centric approach ensures that each Consultant is matched to a project that aligns with their specific skills and experience. For example, if a client in the Software or IT Services sector needs to fill Software Engineer positions, we assign a Consultant with a deep understanding of that industry and the required skill sets. This tailored approach helps us present the most qualified candidates to effectively meet your needs.

We employ a diverse array of cutting-edge recruitment tools and resources to ensure a thorough approach to identifying the most qualified candidates. These tools encompass but are not restricted to, LinkedIn Recruiter, specialized industry networks and associations, our proprietary database, a multitude of job boards and resume databases, and ZoomInfo. 

Furthermore, our Executive Recruiter on Demand service is fortified by our dedicated research and sourcing team, leveraging advanced AI technology and innovative sourcing techniques. This synergy ensures our recruiters have access to a consistently diverse pool of highly qualified candidates.

Our Recruitment Consultants are dedicated to promptly filling positions. Through persistence and focused efforts in the job search process, our Consultants gather valuable intel to devise the most effective strategies in alignment with our client’s preferences. With an impressive fill rate exceeding 90%, vacancies are seldom left unfilled. In the unlikely event that a position remains unfilled, we prioritize client satisfaction by working closely with them to explore alternative avenues and ensure their needs are met.

We commit to delivering a steady stream of qualified candidates for your position(s). Unlike traditional search firms, our Recruitment Consultants remain fully engaged in your hiring process until the role(s) are filled. Should any challenges arise along the way, our Consultants will collaborate closely with you and the Hiring Manager to identify obstacles and develop a customized plan to ensure successful outcomes.

We offer our Recruitment On Demand services at a weekly rate. This approach allows us to provide dedicated support tailored to our client needs, as our Recruitment Consultants invest varying hours throughout the project to ensure candidate satisfaction and project success. The weekly rate varies based on the complexity of the search, typically falling within the range of $3,000 to $4,000 per week.

For other recruitment solutions, pricing varies based on the scope of work. We tailor our pricing and services to fit your unique requirements, so we’ll start by understanding your needs, preferences, and budget to provide the most suitable pricing and service options.

Yes! At Upside Search, we pride ourselves on a consultative approach tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. Our process starts with an in-depth consultation to understand your specific requirements, objectives, budget, and any challenges you face. Based on this initial discussion, we craft a customized recruitment strategy that aligns with your goals.

We offer a range of services including Executive Recruiter On Demand, contract and permanent staffing, executive search, special projects, and talent acquisition consulting. Our philosophy is centered on commitment and ownership, ensuring that both our team and clients are fully invested in the process. With this collaborative approach, we achieve an impressive average fill rate of 92%. Unlike generic providers, we create solutions specifically designed to address your unique needs, ensuring a successful partnership.

‘Executive Recruiter On Demand’ is an innovative search model designed to seamlessly integrate external expertise with your in-house recruitment efforts. By partnering with us, we provide you with a search-firm trained, fully resourced, and dedicated Recruitment Consultant who specializes in your industry and the specific skillsets you require. This Consultant, supported by our comprehensive sourcing and research team, focuses exclusively on filling your critical positions on a project basis.

This strategic approach ensures exceptional results, significant value, and cost efficiency. Our ‘Executive Recruiter On Demand’ solution has a 95% average fill rate, reflecting the high level of commitment from our Consultants. Additionally, organizations using this model typically save 50-70% on external search fees. Essentially, you receive the same, if not superior, level of dedication and service as a retained search firm, but without the traditional 25-30% fee structure.

Our Progress Reports are meticulously crafted to ensure complete transparency throughout the entire process. These reports are delivered at the end of each working week, offering insights into the current status of each open position and outlining the next steps. They also detail the total number of candidates sourced and contacted, along with the candidates presented to the hiring manager for consideration and those progressing through the hiring cycle. Far too often, hiring managers and decision-makers find themselves in the dark regarding the progress and status updates of their recruitment processes. Furthermore, we tailor our reports to include key metrics that hold significance to our clients and their respective teams. Additionally, our consultants provide valuable market intelligence to keep us informed about any potential challenges we may encounter along the way.

We employ a diverse array of cutting-edge recruitment tools and resources to ensure a thorough approach in identifying the most qualified candidates. These tools encompass, but are not restricted to, LinkedIn Recruiter, specialized industry networks and associations, our proprietary database, a multitude of job boards and resume databases, and ZoomInfo. Furthermore, our Recruiter on Demand service is fortified by our dedicated research and sourcing team, leveraging advanced AI technology and innovative sourcing techniques. This synergy ensures our recruiters have access to a consistently diverse pool of highly qualified candidates.