Retained Search vs Contingent Recruitment: The Honest Version, Without the Sales Pitch
Kelly Jennings, Director of Kelly Jennings & Associates, explains the differences between contingent recruitment and retained search models. Contingent recruitment, common in Northern Ireland, is fast and fee-based on successful hires, but may not suit specialist roles due to its focus on speed. Retained search, requiring upfront fees and exclusivity, is better aligned for specialist roles, particularly in Northern Ireland's small and specialised procurement and supply chain market, as it focuse
























