SharkCoreTalent
Retained Search
The right hire, not the fastest one
For roles where getting it wrong is expensive, retained search gives you a dedicated, committed process — not a race against three other agencies sending the same CVs.
SharkCoreTalent
For roles where getting it wrong is expensive, retained search gives you a dedicated, committed process — not a race against three other agencies sending the same CVs.
We work exclusively on your role until it's filled — not juggled behind a dozen other open contingency searches.
Access to passive candidates who aren't browsing job boards — the people contingency recruiters rarely reach.
We're paid to find the right person, not the first person — no pressure to rush a placement through.
Regular check-ins, market insight, and a process shaped around your team — not a black box.
We get under the skin of the role, the team, and what "right" actually looks like — not just a job spec.
Targeted, direct outreach across our sector networks — including candidates not actively looking.
A curated shortlist, properly vetted, with context on each candidate before you spend a minute interviewing.
Support through offer, negotiation, and the handover — right through to their first day.
Tell us about the role and we'll come back with how a retained search would work for it.
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