Retained/Executive Search:

• This fee option is primarily used when a position must be filled within a specific period of time or if you want to jump ahead of previously committed searches with other PMA clients.

• Usually, Retainers are involved with Middle and Executive Management level searches.

• A retainer fee normally consists of 1/3 of the estimated fee amount due to begin the search, 1/3 due at the presentation of the agreed upon number of candidates to be presented, and the final balance due upon the start date of the candidate hired.

• PMA provides candidates to you on en exclusive basis with an agreed upon number of candidates to be presented.

• The PMA recruiting team usually involves a senior manager, possibly a Certified Personnel Consultant, and 1-2 marketing researchers.

Engagement Fees:

• This fee option is best used for high priority searches, newly developed marketplaces, or if you want to jump ahead of previously committed searches with other PMA clients.

• Usually, Engagement Fees are involved with Store and Middle Management level searches.

• Engagement fees normally involve a pre-negotiated amount which covers the basic expenses involved with training a team and the search.

• PMA provides candidates to you on an exclusive basis for a limited time.

• The PMA recruiting team usually involves a Senior Recruiter or Manager, possibly a Certified Personnel Consultant, and a marketing researcher.

Priority Program:

• Provides for preferential services and priority attention.

• XYZ Corporation agrees to pay Personalized Management Associates a total fee of $XXXX per year.

• The fee is paid in 12 monthly installments of $XXX each. This helps to keep the fee budget from spiking yet still maintaining a priority status at PMA.

• The PMA recruiting team usually involves a senior manager, possibly a Certified Personnel Consultant, and 1-2 marketing researchers.

Contingency Search:

• A Contingency Search fee may be used for ongoing openings, typically Store level positions.
• There is no money up front.
• The fee is due when a candidate is hired.

Custom Candidate Data Search:

• This program is best used for Assistant Manager needs.
• A fixed rate flat fee based on the number of candidate's contacted is used in this program.
• PMA will locate, contact, do a basic screening interview, and qualify based on your specifications, candidates for your company.
• You would then call and make contact with the prospects and continue with your own hiring process.
• Success of the program depends on the number of screening conditions assigned, the timeliness of your follow up call, the skill of your call and the reputation of your company in the search area.

PMA's fees are highly competitive and are determined by each PMA Office. Please contact the PMA Office nearest you for specific searches

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