Contingent Placement
No upfront fees, no risk. Pay only when we deliver the right candidate for your team. Perfect for budget-conscious hiring and multiple open roles.
Upfront Cost
Week Timeline
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Success Fee
Why Choose Contingent?
The perfect balance of speed, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness
Zero risk with no upfront fees. Pay only when we successfully place a candidate
Start receiving qualified candidates within days, not weeks
Our Recruitment Co-Pilot sources and screens at unprecedented scale
60-day guarantee ensures the right fit or we find you another candidate free
How It Works
Simple, straightforward process with no surprises
Submit Your Requirements
Share your job description, ideal candidate profile, and timeline. We'll confirm we can help and provide an estimated timeframe within 24 hours.
No commitment requiredWe Source & Screen Candidates
Our AI Recruitment Co-Pilot rapidly identifies qualified candidates from our network and beyond. Human recruiters conduct initial screenings to ensure quality.
Typically 3-5 daysReview Qualified Candidates
We present candidates as we find them, giving you quick access to top talent. Review profiles and select who to interview at your pace.
Rolling submissionsInterview & Select
We coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and support your selection process. Make your decision with confidence.
Your timelineHire & Pay on Success
Once your candidate accepts, our success fee becomes due. We support the transition and remain available throughout the 60-day guarantee period.
Pay only on hireSimple, Transparent Pricing
Pay only when we deliver results
Success fee varies based on role level and market conditions
Typical Fee Structure:
What You Get:
Volume Discounts Available
Multiple roles or ongoing partnership? Ask about our volume pricing and preferred partner rates.
Perfect For
When contingent placement makes the most sense
- Mid-level professionals
- Technical contributors
- Individual contributors
- First-line managers
- Specialized skill sets
- Multiple similar openings
- Budget-conscious projects
- Time-sensitive needs
- Growth hiring phases
- Backfill positions
- Startups & scale-ups
- SMBs expanding teams
- Project-based hiring
- No in-house recruiting
- Testing new markets
Common Questions
Yes! Contingent placement is non-exclusive. However, we find our AI-powered approach typically delivers faster results than traditional contingent recruiters.
No hire, no fee. You only pay if we successfully place a candidate with your company. There's zero financial risk to you.
Typically within 3-5 business days for most roles. Our AI Recruitment Co-Pilot enables rapid sourcing and initial screening at unprecedented speed.
If your hire leaves voluntarily or is terminated for cause within 60 days, we'll conduct a new search at no additional fee. Your success is our success.
Ready to Fill Your Roles Faster?
No upfront costs, no long-term commitment. Just great candidates, fast.