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Contingency Recruiting

A no-risk recruitment model—you only pay when we deliver.

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90-Day Replacement Guarantee | 25% Placement Fee

Contingency Search is the most common option companies use — and why not? It's free, and doesn't cost you anything unless you fill the role. You should go this route if you only have one role to fill, it is mid- to junior-level, and it is not a critical hire.

The Numbers That Matter

The industry-average fill rate on Contingency searches is 25–35%. Because Optimum is a niche, specialized supply chain search firm, our Contingency average is 60–70% — roughly double the industry standard.

If these percentages of success are acceptable for your open position, Contingency is the right model. If they aren't, we highly recommend our Dedicated Engagement offering.

What You Get

  • Zero upfront fees — pay only on successful placement
  • Full access to our supply chain candidate database
  • 60–70% fill rate (vs. 25–35% industry average)
  • Fast turnaround on candidate presentations
  • Professional screening and qualification
  • 90-day replacement guarantee for peace of mind

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FAQ

Contingency recruitment is a no-hire, no-fee model: the recruiting firm is paid only when you hire a candidate it presents. At Optimum that fee is 25% of the hire's base salary, with no upfront cost and a 90-day replacement guarantee on the placement.

Contingency fits when you have one role to fill, it is mid- or junior-level, and it is not a critical hire. For several openings at once, or a role the business cannot afford to leave open, a dedicated recruiting engagement or retained search usually gives you better odds.

The industry-average fill rate on contingency searches is 25% to 35%. Because Optimum specializes only in supply chain, our contingency average is 60% to 70%, roughly double. If those odds are too low for the role you need filled, a dedicated engagement is the better fit.

Yes. Contingent and contingency recruiters both work on a success-fee basis, with no fee until a hire. The model is not the same as contingent workers or temporary staffing: Optimum's contingency searches place permanent, direct-hire employees on your payroll. You still pay only on a successful hire.