Windale Group’s approach to recruiting talent for consulting firms and corporate positions with consulting backgrounds is more effective than a traditional search firm because of our emphasis in the consulting industry.
We understand the cultures of consulting firms much better than traditional industry search professionals based on years of experience in consulting roles and conducting consulting-related search assignments. Our team of professionals is able to draw upon a broad network of contacts and strategic research capabilities to access targeted candidate groups and identify the best talent.
Below are typical issues addressed before the start of an engagement, and how we successfully deal with these challenges.
ISSUES FACED IN CONSULTING SEARCHES & HOW WE ADDRESS
| Potential Hurdle | How We Overcome |
|---|---|
| Fewer logical candidates because moving from firm to firm is very different than moving from corporation to corporation and fewer strong consultants exist with the right focus. | We have backgrounds at McKinsey and Co.; we know consulting cultures; we have significant databases of consultants and relationships that give us access to professionals from many consulting firms. |
| Hiring process often requires more decision makers and timeframes which do not match traditional search firm performance metrics. | We expect this and know how to work with you to simplify the process. We have done it successfully, countless times. |
| It’s more difficult to effectively recruit senior consultants with junior associates, typical of the traditional search firm process. | Our seasoned professionals have decades of recruiting experience and serve as the chief contact points with all the candidates. |
| Many traditional search firms are interested in focusing only on partner level assignments. | By focusing on partner level and below partner level assignments, we leverage a much larger database of contacts and are able to assist firms with hiring at a level that is appropriate for their needs. |
| The typical fee structure in traditional searches is designed for corporations, not consulting firms. | We have flexible and customized fee structures, including: • Multi-year • Flat fee • Monthly retainer • Partially success-based • Calculated on percentage of actual revenue produced by new partners |