What expectations should a candidate have from a retainer-based executive search consulting firm?
There is actually a “bill of rights” set forth on the Association of Executive Search Consultants (“AESC”) website that documents this issue quite well (www.aesc.org). But briefly, professional courtesy, informative discussions, and sensitivity to the use of your time. Above all, the Executive Search Consultant must have true concern for the absolute, unequivocal confidentiality of your situation.
