PRAIRIE RESOURCE GROUP, INC.
413 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite B
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
TOLL FREE: 866.582.9567
MAIN: 708.445.3456
FAX: 708.445.3457

 

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Assignment probably not exclusive.   Exclusive assignment with client.   Exclusive assignment with client.
Firm represents candidate.   Firm represents client.   Firm represents client.
Salary ranges: $20K-70K.   Salary ranges: $45K-200K+.   Salary ranges: typically $100K+.
Lump sum fee payable upon placement.   Fee paid in weekly, measurable increments based on work performed.   Up front retainer followed by additional fees paid in contractual increments.
Fee typically 25-30% of total compensation package. No out-of-pocket expenses paid.   Services billed on an hourly rate plus approved expenses. Savings typically 25-60%.   Fee typically 30-35% of total compensation package, plus expenses.
Multiple hires result in multiple percentage based fees.   Multiple hires generate no additional fees.   Multiple hires result in multiple percentage based fees.
No start-up visit.   No start-up visit unless requested.   Mandatory on-site visit to client.
Not generally a strategic process.   Assignment strategy jointly determined.   Assignment strategy generally determined by supplier.
Confidentiality at risk for both client and candidate.   Client and candidate confidentiality high.   Client and candidate confidentiality high.
Usually forwards only resume.   Provide profile and detailed reports on candidate based upon an in-depth phone interview , candidate questionnaire and resume. This and any other requested information becomes the property of the client.   Provide comprehensive reports on candidates and performs reference checks based upon a personal interview. Other information retained as proprietary.
Send numerous candidates at various qualification levels for client to work through.   All highly qualified and interested candidates are sent as they are identified and qualified.   Present on average 3-5 candidates after a predetermined length of time.
Potential conflicts between firms or firms and clients.   Mutual interests of the client and candidate are evenly considered to ensure a successful hire. Can assist, if required, in negotiations.   Smooth final negotiations with consultant mediation.
Potential of multiple submittals of candidates creating fee conflicts.   Single source of candidate submittal.   Single source of candidate submittal.

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