Is YES Partners working on a Contingency or a Retained basis?

A Contingency Firm (sometimes also called “Selection”) refers to non-exclusivity with a company and candidates, and works primarily by broadcasting resumes for candidates.

A Retained Search refers to a Search Firm working exclusively for a company.

YES Partners works retained only, but with no upfront payment.
(Learn more:
The YES Partners Difference)


Does YES Partners only help companies or can YES Partners help me as an individual candidate to find a new job?

YES Partners clients are always companies.

However, any individual candidate is welcome to submit his/her resume in word.doc format.
(Click here to: Submit Your Resume)


In which geographic areas is
YES Partners primarily active?

USA, Europe and Asia. Increasingly also in Latin-America and the MidEast.


When was YES Partners established?

The first search was carried out 1994 in Tokyo, Japan.
(Learn more: Overview)

What are the advantages working with YES Partners?

•	No upfront payment. Despite working retained we prove first that we can deliver.
•	We work by the “lead-office-principle,” meaning the contact at YES Partners remains the same regardless in which country the client company needs help.
•	Vast international network and experience.
•	Wide experience in Industries and Functions.

(Learn more: Global Success Stories)


YES Partners finds exceptional candidates companies otherwise don’t have access to.
What does this mean?

There are two types of candidates:

•	Active Candidates refers to candidates actively looking for a new job.
•	Passive/Hidden Candidates are employed and doing innovative work in their company. They are not looking at job-boards or sending out resumes. This means:
	• a company cannot reach these candidates • these candidates are not aware of any opportunities

Passive/Hidden Candidates are the most desirable and are the ones
YES Partners is focusing on.
(Learn more: Global Executive Search)

What type of positions (titles) does YES Partners search for?

•	Typically from Director-Level upwards.
•	All V-Level (Vice Presidents)
•	All C-Level (Executives, Country Managers)
•	Positions considered as ”Difficult-to-fill”

(Learn more: Positions Placed)


What type of companies does
YES Partners search for?

Our clients range from Start-ups all the way up to Fortune 50 companies.


How long does a search at
YES Partners take?

From start until presentation of the shortlist on average 4-6 weeks.
(Learn more: Our Methodology)


What is YES Partners’
fee structure?

Single searches are 30% based on annual total compensation.
Other arrangements are possible for multiple searches or Start-ups.

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