A sleek glass-topped conference table arranged with a neatly open silver laptop displaying a clean dashboard of candidate profiles, a navy-blue notebook with embossed initials, and a single chrome pen aligned perfectly. The table sits in a bright, modern office with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a soft-focus city skyline. Mid-morning natural light washes across the glass surface, creating crisp reflections and subtle shadows. The mood is professional and focused, conveying trust and organization. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field so the background blurs gently, emphasizing the tools on the table as symbols of thoughtful, relationship-driven recruiting in a clean, modern business setting.

Relationship Recruiting

Personal, high-touch recruiting support for growing teams and standout candidates across the United States.

Services

A large, pristine whiteboard mounted on a smooth gray wall, filled with an organized grid of color-coded sticky notes representing different roles, stages, and target markets across the US. Fine-tipped markers rest in a metal tray beneath, with a single blue marker uncapped and lying diagonally. Some notes are connected by thin lines, suggesting thoughtful matchmaking and strategy. Overhead LED panel lighting creates even, shadow-free illumination, giving the scene a crisp, analytical feeling. Photographic realism, shot straight-on with sharp focus across the entire frame, conveying a structured, process-driven approach to recruiting that is still personal and tailored.

End-to-end contingent searches, from role discovery and sourcing through interviews, feedback, and offer negotiation.

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Retained executive and niche searches with deep market mapping, proactive outreach, and ongoing advisory support for hiring leaders.

Pricing

Contingent Search

We work on a straightforward, contingency-based model for most searches: you only pay a fee when you successfully hire a candidate we introduce. Standard fees range from 20–25% of first-year base salary, depending on role level and complexity, with clear terms agreed upfront so there are no surprises. For specialized or high-volume hiring, we also offer retained or project-based arrangements tailored to your growth plans and budget.

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✓ Sourcing

✓ Screening

✓ Scheduling

✓ Updates

Retained Search

Every engagement begins with a transparent proposal that outlines fees, payment milestones, and replacement terms. We include a guarantee period on each hire—if a placement doesn’t work out within the agreed window, we’ll replace the candidate at no additional search fee. This clarity lets you focus on building the right team while knowing exactly what you’re investing and what support you can expect from us.

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✓ Market-mapping

✓ Talent branding

✓ Interview design

✓ Offer support

Reviews

A sleek glass-topped conference table arranged with a neatly open silver laptop displaying a clean dashboard of candidate profiles, a navy-blue notebook with embossed initials, and a single chrome pen aligned perfectly. The table sits in a bright, modern office with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a soft-focus city skyline. Mid-morning natural light washes across the glass surface, creating crisp reflections and subtle shadows. The mood is professional and focused, conveying trust and organization. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field so the background blurs gently, emphasizing the tools on the table as symbols of thoughtful, relationship-driven recruiting in a clean, modern business setting.

Aya Nakamura

Novel Recruiting really listened, matched me with a manager who shares my values, and stayed in touch long after I started.

A large, pristine whiteboard mounted on a smooth gray wall, filled with an organized grid of color-coded sticky notes representing different roles, stages, and target markets across the US. Fine-tipped markers rest in a metal tray beneath, with a single blue marker uncapped and lying diagonally. Some notes are connected by thin lines, suggesting thoughtful matchmaking and strategy. Overhead LED panel lighting creates even, shadow-free illumination, giving the scene a crisp, analytical feeling. Photographic realism, shot straight-on with sharp focus across the entire frame, conveying a structured, process-driven approach to recruiting that is still personal and tailored.

Mateo García

They felt like an extension of our team, presenting only aligned candidates and communicating clearly at every step of the search.