Is YES Partners working on a Contingency or a Retained basis?

A Contingency Firm (sometimes also called “Selection”) refers to non-exclusivity with a company and candidates, and works primarily by broadcasting resumes for candidates.

A Retained Search refers to a Search Firm working exclusively for a company.

YES Partners works retained only, but with no upfront payment.
(Learn more:
The YES Partners Difference)


Does YES Partners only help companies or can YES Partners help me as an individual candidate to find a new job?

YES Partners clients are always companies.

However, any individual candidate is welcome to submit his/her resume in word.doc format.
(Click here to: Submit Your Resume)


In which geographic areas is
YES Partners primarily active?

USA, Europe and Asia.


When was YES Partners established?

The first search was carried out 1994 in Tokyo, Japan.
(Learn more: Overview)

What are the advantages working with YES Partners?

•	No upfront payment. Despite working retained we prove first that we can deliver.
•	We work by the “lead-office-principle,” meaning the contact at YES Partners remains the same regardless in which country the client company needs help.
•	Vast international network and experience.
•	Wide experience in Industries and Functions.

(Learn more: Global Success Stories)


YES Partners finds exceptional candidates companies otherwise don’t have access to.
What does this mean?

There are two types of candidates:

•	Active Candidates refers to candidates actively looking for a new job.
•	Passive/Hidden Candidates are employed and doing innovative work in their company. They are not looking at job-boards or sending out resumes. This means:
	• a company cannot reach these candidates • these candidates are not aware of any opportunities

Passive/Hidden Candidates are the most desirable and are the ones
YES Partners is focusing on.
(Learn more: Global Executive Search)

What type of positions (titles) does YES Partners search for?

•	Typically from Director-Level upwards.
•	All V-Level (Vice Presidents)
•	All C-Level (Executives, Country Managers)
•	Positions considered as ”Difficult-to-fill”

(Learn more: Positions Placed)


What type of companies does
YES Partners search for?

Our clients range from Start-ups all the way up to Fortune 50 companies.


How long does a search at
YES Partners take?

From start until presentation of the shortlist on average 4-6 weeks.
(Learn more: Our Methodology)


What is YES Partners’
fee structure?

Single searches are 30% based on annual total compensation.
Other arrangements are possible for multiple searches or Start-ups.

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