Client FAQ

How long have you been recruiting?
Wils Bell (President) opened his own search firm in 1990 performing IT Search and early INFOSEC searches. As Information Security & Risk became more prevalent within organizations the move to Security searches began to surpass IT searches. The company was eventually re-branded SecurityHeadhunter.com, Inc. to more closely describe our area of expertise.

We already use job boards. How can you help us?
SecurityHeadhunter.com does not subscribe to job board services. Instead, there is a vast hidden market of top shelf Security talent that is "working and happy" AND don't visit job boards. These passive candidates are and have been our target. Over the last 10 years we have developed relationships with 1,000's of these passive security candidates which we utilize during our searches, as well as newly identified recruited candidates.

Do you work areas besides Information Security?
Granted we do work heaviest in the areas of Information Security, Information Risk, IT Audit and so forth. Since these areas work so closely with Physical Security, Corporate Security and Converged Security we are able to assist your searches here also.

Do you have a web presence?
Yes. Our website SecurityHeadhunter.com is found and visited by 100's of security talented professionals every month. Many are lead here from our security Blog or Twitter account, not to mention the numerous other sites and forums where Securityheadhunter.com is mentioned throughout the web.

Do we need to sign a placement agreement?
Yes, however our agreement(s) does not obligate you to interview our candidates, nor does it indicate any employment contract with a candidate. It does indicate that we are in mutual agreement as to our compensation if/when a placement does occur.

How do your begin a search?
First, we need your cooperation! We need you to described the job in full detail and provide us a true understanding of your company and culture. With this information we can then present your company and it's job opportunity in the most professional manner possible to potential candidates. Remember, we're selling your company and it's new "opportunity" directly... not pulling resumes off a job board.

What is the search process?
First, we are NOT a resume house that sends you piles of resumes for you to pre-screen. Pre-screening is our job! We discuss your job and interview many candidates before we decide on our top choices. Then and only then are you made a candidate(s) presentation.

Can't you just email resumes for us to review?
We could, BUT why would you want us to? We have thoroughly interviewed the candidates, generally multiple times, by the time we are ready to present them to you. They are real people with real experience that many times does not translate through on a one dimensional piece of paper. Making a professional presentation only takes about 2 minutes. Why not let us earn our fee?

How long does a search take?
I've seen presentation to placements in less than a week while other searches have taken much longer. A lot depends on you and your organization's ability to make things happen. The more pro-active you are the faster your position can be filled.

Tell me about your placement fees.
Since an "open position" can vary greatly from company to company we offer you several search options to include Contingency, Engaged and Retained, OR we can tailor a plan specifically for your organization. For plan details click here

Can you also assist with hourly consultants?
Yes. Providing contractor / consultant talent to clients has always been part of our business service. With our lower overhead, our rates most always save you money over our larger competitors with the same quality of candidate. For more details click here

Do you have a candidate guarantee policy?
Yes. We always offer a guarantee on full time hires. The guarantee varies depending on the recruiting option you selected. In over 25 years of business, we've have only utilized it twice and not in over 10 years. If a candidate is terminated for an inability to do their job or leaves on their own (excluding economy, mergers, acquisitions, etc. ) we offer a replacement guarantee.

We have an ongoing need for similar candidates.
We can help staff your organization with multiple candidates AND tailor a recruiting plan that lowers the per hire fee. It's a great way to hire multiple people while saving time and money in the process.



For additional information, contact Wils Bell

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