Rely on Recommendations and References When Selecting a Search Firm.

If you have not used a search firm before, ask colleagues or professional contacts for their recommendations. Once you’ve selected two or three firms to consider, be sure the firms provide two or three client references who are knowledgeable about how they work and the results they obtain. Also, be sure the search firm has a solid reputation with candidates. Obtaining a candidate reference is valuable insight into how the firm is perceived by employed professionals.