Recruitment and Talent Search Proposal
Retained search proposal with a twelve-week plan, a shortlist by week five and three search options.
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What’s in the Recruitment and Talent Search Proposal
12 parts, in the order your client reads them. Every part is editable: keep what fits the job, rewrite the rest and add your own.
Retained Search Proposal
Introduction
This proposal sets out how the search runs, the shortlist you receive, the twelve-week schedule, the fee and when you pay it, and what you need to provide.
Your situation
Here is your hiring situation as you described it. If anything has changed, tell us and you will get an updated proposal.
Our recommendation
A twelve-week retained search, with four to six assessed candidates on your shortlist by week five.
How the search works
The search has four stages. You approve the scorecard and the shortlist before the next stage starts.
What is included
Everything the search fee covers, and what it does not.
Your team
Runs the briefing, interviews every candidate, presents the shortlist and handles the offer.
Client results
A senior search with a similar hiring need, from brief to appointment.
Covers: The client, The result
Timeline
The search starts within five working days of approval. Each stage ends with a check-in, so you see progress every week.
Search fee
Three options, each a fixed fee paid in three stages. We recommend Search and assessment. Choose an option and any extras on this page.
Covers: Included in the fee, Paid separately
Questions
If your hire resigns or is dismissed for performance within 90 days of their start date, we run the search again for no further fee.
Next steps
Pick an option and any extras, then accept on this page. We send the first invoice, one third of the fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I change before sharing?
Replace sample names, scope, dates and prices with your client details. Review the terms and remove any section that does not apply.
What should I include?
Include the scope, deliverables, timing, pricing and next step your client needs. Keep each section focused on the decision rather than a fixed page count.
Can I customize sections and branding?
Absolutely. You can edit copy, reorder sections, and apply your logo, colors, and fonts directly inside Propovo's editor. Full customization is available.
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