Frequently Asked Questions

What are Thompson Associates Fees?
The fee for our Executive Search service is one third of the hired candidates first year compensation plus any agreed upon expenses and stock/equity if applicable. One third of the estimated fee is paid in advance as a retainer. Compensation for Executive search candidates tend to be in the $200,000 plus range.

For Senior Management search the fee structure is the same to begin with, but can become more economical and flexible as the size and scope of our relationship grows. Candidates hired through Senior Management search tend to have compensation packages in the $100,000 to $200,000 range.

Engagement search is designed to provide the client with similar attention and resources that we deliver on a retained search with even more flexibility. It is structured to be even more flexible and is ideal for filling multiple positions as an example; a nationwide sales team.

How long does a search take?
Executive search and senior Management search typically take more time per position and require more resources than engaged search. A Senior Executive search usually take 90-120 days and engaged searches 30-45 days depending on the resources and the client availability at the beginning and during the search.

What service guarantee does Thompson Associates offer?
Your Satisfaction is Our # 1 Priority.

We want you to be 100% satisfied. The entire search process from the creation of a detailed search profile to the acceptance of the position by the final candidate is done to meet this goal at each step along the way. We do everything we can to insure that the fit will be a good one for you and the candidate. Our promise to you in the event that the recommended candidate is hired and chooses to leave with in the first 30 days of employment, Thompson Associates will conduct another search to replace the candidate Free of charge.

What does Thompson Associates do differently?
Thompson Associates concentrates its focus in select vertical markets in order to maintain superior knowledge and relationships that translate into superior results for our clients.

From the start, Thompson Associates has built its business and reputation on establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with both clients and candidates. Our benchmark question has always been, "is this truly the right long term fit for both parties?" Our strategy is to carefully identify and partner with select client firms in our chosen niche industry areas of focus. This strategy allows us to become not only a vendor but a trusted partner, advisor and resource to our clients. By continually reinvesting our time and resources in this practice we can bring extraordinary value to our client partners today and for many years in the future.

Our process has continually evolved from basic recruiting to a comprehensive 22 step search and selection process designed to encompass the client's long term and short term goals and needs across the entire enterprise. This process is an internal and external approach that provides detailed research, consulting and systematic evaluation which delivers excellent results in favorable time frames.

Our clients have often told us that we are the only firm they have dealt with who can bring the same high level of expertise, professionalism and process to all levels of their organization.