Search Service
We adapt our approach to fit your unique hiring challenges, ensuring that each search is as efficient and effective as possible.
When we apply a Search Partnership model
Our Retained Search Partnership goes beyond typical recruitment—it’s a dedicated headhunting service designed to deliver the highest-calibre candidates who align with your strategic goals.
For straightforward, high-volume roles or easy to fill roles, our exclusive contingent recruitment service offers an effective solution.
But when the role is critical or challenging, our retained search partnership ensures a deeper, more committed approach..
You’ll be familiar with this; it’s a "no-win, no-fee service", often in competition with other suppliers, with no real commitment on either side.
It often works relatively well for straightforward or low-level positions.
Retained Search Methodology is ideal when:
•The location is challenging
•The skillset is niche or senior
•Confidentiality or urgency is required
•Multiple hires or brand perception issues are factors.
- We always apply a 'Retained Search Methodology.
A small financial commitment allows us to perform an exhaustive search, working with you until the role is filled, no matter the challenge.
Our priority is to support you until the appointment is made using a robust and proven process without holes.
With DukeMed, your hiring challenges become our shared mission, and we’re committed to achieving a successful outcome with you from start to finish.
With DukeMed’s expertise and commitment, you won’t face talent acquisition challenges alone.
In a rapidly evolving talent market, DukeMed ensures that you’re not just filling a role—you’re hiring the best available talent, backed by real-time market insights and a process that brings confidence to your hiring decisions.
Are you facing unique hiring challenges that go beyond simply filling a vacancy?
The difference between "no -win, no-fee" and Retained Search Partnership
Making the best impression wins when competing for talent post-Covid.
Too many roles handled at once
In typical contingent recruitment, recruiters juggle multiple jobs, prioritising quick wins over challenging roles.
Our retained approach flips this model, giving each search the dedicated time and focus it deserves to secure the ideal candidate, not just the easiest match.
Diluted effort
Hard-to-fill roles are often deprioritised in contingent models, especially with multiple agencies in the mix, leading to diluted efforts and missed opportunities.
With a retained partnership, you’re assured a focused, unified effort that maximises results.
Insufficient time to headhunt the entire talent pool
In contingent recruitment, valuable candidates who don’t respond immediately often go unengaged, simply because headhunting takes time. Our retained model allows for the persistence and follow-up needed to reach these top candidates.
This is a significant loss, as 70% of every talent pool falls into this category.
Every candidate is valuable as they may be suitable for future positions or can provide referrals.
Credibility
Much like multiple ‘For Sale’ signs on a property, multiple agencies approaching the same candidates can dilute your employer brand.
With a single, retained partner, you present a unified, premium image to top-tier talent.
Similarly, only 30% of candidates are engaged on a contingent basis, and approaching them through multiple agencies can result in poor impressions and wasted recruiter efforts.
Every candidate conversation is precious in this market.
At DukeMed, we specialise in solving your specific "hiring headaches" or talent acquisition roadblocks.
We feel compelled to go beyond providing a candidate or simply finding a resume.
Allow us to demonstrate the effectiveness of our retained Search Partnership approach;
Guaranteed Result
Not just any result but the best available to you now in your market. No guesswork on who else might be available when in reality they may never exist, be available or want to join your organisation. You have a market map, live data and insights to execute your shortlist ( and hire ) decision in complete confidence just like us.
No additional cost
We offer Economies of scale for larger projects in addition to delivering single search mandates.
Fast
Retained search is the fastest path to a quality hire. With DukeMed, there’s no need to restart with each recruiter or recycle candidate lists. Our thorough preparation and clear communication streamline the process from start to finish.
Branding
Beyond just filling roles, our Search Partnership acts as a strategic talent marketing tool—elevating your employer brand and positioning you to attract and retain top talent both now and in the future.
Market Intelligence
Live and accurate. We collect what you need regarding Compensation, Benefits and Employer Reputation. You can be certain of where you stand in the market versus your direct competition.
Cleaner
A better process for all involved. There's three groups in a successful appointment and we feel compelled to provide a more detailed, thorough and enjoyable process for all.