Southern California Technology Network works on assignments on either a retainer fee or a contingent fee basis. No matter the payment mechanism, we treat each search as the unique undertaking it is. We go to great lengths to ensure that our recruiters, associated firms and staff work closely with each client to achieve a successful outcome.

Our role is to provide our clients with the kind of personnel they need, when they need them. We go beyond 'making the match' between position specifications and candidate backgrounds. We develop an understanding of the environment, chemistry and personal factors involved in creating the best possible overall fit to build a team of the highest caliber.

Retained Search

Clients retain our services to conduct targeted, exclusive, comprehensive, in-depth searches. A retainer fee, typically based on a percentage of the first year's compensation package, or a negotiated fixed fee, is billed in three monthly payments and applied to the final fee. Out-of-pocket expenses are billed separately. Regular progress reports are prepared and the client is kept fully apprised of the progress of the search. Starting with a large universe of potential candidates we typically select a 'short list' of the handful of most highly qualified candidates from whom the client makes their selection. Retainer searches are often best applied to highly specialized or highly confidential hiring situations that justify a recruiter's undivided focus.

Contingency Search

Most of our clients have hiring needs of sufficient urgency that contingent fee search becomes an appropriate choice due to its typically quick turnaround. Upon obtaining the assignment we immediately begin to identify qualified candidates from the client's industry. Once these candidates are identified, our recruiter presents the client's opportunity to the candidates. Those who are both interested and qualified are submitted to the hiring manager for an interview. We can perform all of the necessary reference checks along with salary and credential verification.