Success fee
Pay the fee only after your hire starts. And in parts.
A full alternative to the classic success fee. We find and technically vet the candidate, you pay only once they start, and not all at once but in six instalments.
- At signing
- €0
- Spread over
- 6 months
- Part of every placement
- Technical interview
What's included
One price. The whole process.
Active search
We reach out directly to senior candidates through LinkedIn, referrals and our own database, including people who would never send a CV themselves.
Recruiter prescreen
Intro calls and a motivation check before a candidate ever reaches you.
Technical interview
An IT expert reviews the assignment and runs the first technical round.
Technical assessment
A short written evaluation of every candidate, covering what they can really build.
Process coordination
Interview scheduling, references, offer negotiation and handling counteroffers.
90-day guarantee
If the candidate leaves within the first 90 days, we run the search for the same role again once, free of charge.
How it works
The fee in parts, nothing up front.
No retainer, no subscription. We spread the whole fee over six months and invoice only after the candidate starts.
Six months at 0.5×
We spread the fee over six months, 0.5× each month. 3.0× in total.
Nothing up front
The first invoice arrives only once the candidate starts. €0 at signing.
Technically vetted shortlist
Active search, a technical interview with an IT expert and an assessment of every candidate.
Month 1
0.5×
Month 2
0.5×
Month 3
0.5×
Month 4
0.5×
Month 5
0.5×
Month 6
0.5×
Then
€0
Calculation
What it costs for your role.
Slide to the candidate's monthly salary or rate and you'll see right away what you pay.
Monthly (6×)
€2,000
0.5× per month, 6 times
Total over 6 months
€12,000
3.0× in total, 25% of annual
Prefer one payment? Pay at start (~17% less)
€10,000
2.5×, a single invoice
Who it's for
It's a good fit if…
It suits you if:
- You want a senior person but don't want to pay the whole fee at once when they start.
- You are hiring them permanently or on a contract and want the fee spread out, not paid at once.
- You care about a technically vetted shortlist, not a pile of CVs.
It's not for you if:
- You can and want to pay at once for the lowest price (then the one-off payment of 2.5× is the better fit).
- You only need to cover a few weeks.
- You want to outsource the hiring decision itself.
FAQ
What clients usually ask.
Is this a subscription, or a payment for each month the person stays?
No. The whole fee is earned on the start date. Spreading it over six months is simply how you pay it, not a charge for every month the person works for you, and not a subscription.
What if the candidate leaves in the first months?
The 90-day guarantee applies: we run the search for the same role again once, free of charge. The fee keeps being paid as agreed in the meantime, the guarantee comes on top.
What is the price based on?
On the base agreed at the start. The fee is 3.0× that base, split over 6 months at 0.5×.
Can I pay at once and save?
Yes. 2.5× in one payment at start, roughly 17% less.
Do I pay anything up front?
No. €0 at signing, the first invoice comes only after the candidate starts.
How much does it cost to fill an IT position?
The fee is 3.0× the candidate's monthly salary or rate, which is 25% of annual, spread over 6 months at 0.5×. For a salary of €4,000 that is €12,000, or €10,000 in one payment. Unlike a retainer, you pay only for a placement and you know the price up front.
Putting off a hire because of the upfront cost? No need.
Book a 20-minute intro call. We'll go through your role, your team and whether this model suits you. No sales presentation. No pressure.
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