Contingent Search
AristoTalent conducts targeted searches for companies making specific, high-stakes hires. You get focused outreach, rigorous evaluation, and a curated shortlist—without committing to an ongoing engagement.
What Is Contingent Search
Targeted search. No ongoing commitment.
Contingent Search is designed for companies that need to fill a specific role without committing to an ongoing recruiting engagement. We conduct targeted market outreach, evaluate candidates against a precise brief, and present a curated shortlist—not a high volume of resumes.
The search runs until the role is filled. You get the same quality of outreach and evaluation as a retained engagement, with the flexibility of a success-based model.
Briefing
Outreach
Screening
Shortlist
Offer
Placement
When It’s the Right Fit
For individual hires that matter.
How We Work
From brief to offer, handled end to end.
01
Understand the Role
We learn the context: why the role is open, what success looks like at 90 days, and what’s made previous hires work or fall short.
02
Align on Success Profile
With your hiring manager, we define the skills, experience, and qualities that matter most—so our outreach is precise from the start.
03
Source & Engage
Targeted outbound to candidates who match the brief. We approach passive talent directly, not just those actively looking.
04
Present Qualified Candidates
A curated shortlist with our written assessment of each candidate. You interview people worth your time.
05
Offer & Close
We manage the offer process, navigate candidate expectations, and support both sides through to a close.
What You Can Expect
High-quality search. Clear communication.
A focused search with proactive outreach, honest assessments, and a strong shortlist. You stay informed throughout—no black-box recruiting.
Focused search execution
Dedicated attention on one role at a time, with no competing priorities.
Transparent communication
Regular updates on search progress, pipeline status, and candidate feedback.
Curated introductions
A shortlist of pre-screened candidates with our written assessment of each.
Flexible engagement
Success-based structure with no retainer or ongoing commitment required.
Roles We Commonly Support
Specialized search across every function.
Software Engineering
Machine Learning Engineering
Product Management
Product Design
Sales
Marketing
Operations
Finance
Legal
Executive Leadership
Why Contingent Search
Why companies choose contingent over other models.
Ready to make your next hire?
Whether you’re hiring for a critical individual contributor or a key leadership role, we’ll find the right person through a focused, high-quality search.