Frequently Asked Questions
- How much experience does P. S. White Associates, Inc. have in the financial
recruiting field?
- P. S. White Associates, Inc. has been in business since 1989. Our recruiters have
more than 30 years of combined recruiting experience.
- Do you work on a retained or contingency basis?
- We work on both a retained and a contingency basis depending on the
client's needs. If the client chooses to work on a retained basis, P. S.
White Associates, Inc. is paid a fee in advance to secure the services of our
experienced recruiters regardless if the candidate presented is placed within
the hiring organization. The time and effort in conducting a targeted executive
search requires a partial payment or "promise" before the search process
commences. If our candidate is hired by the client, the balance of the fee is due upon
the candidate's start date.
- If a client elects to work on a contingency basis, P. S. White
Associates, Inc. receives payment only if the candidate that they are presenting
is hired. P. S. White Associates, Inc. and the client agree upon a placement fee
prior to starting the search process and presenting candidates.
- Do you prescreen and reference candidates?
- Not only do we prescreen and reference candidates, we try to look
beyond the candidate's presentation to assess his or her values and qualities in relation to the requirements of the position.
- How can you save us time and money?
- Our database, web site, and contacts give our professional staff an edge in
identifying candidates quickly and pre-identifying the best potential
candidates.
- Does your firm have a code of ethics?
- As members of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Personnel Consultants (MAAPC), we follow its established code of ethics.
- Do you guarantee placements?
- Yes, each search has specific guarantee performances for permanent
placements (those lasting more than 60 days and are considered full-time
positions versus part-time or temporary positions). We pride ourselves on a 98% retention rate; one of the highest in the
recruitment industry.
- What sets you apart from other financial recruiting firms?
- Integrity, professionalism, and confidentially are our standards of
excellence. We only refer the most qualified candidates available whose
experience, skill set, and personality fit your company's individual
needs. We communicate with candidates through their transitional period to
ensure their success. In addition, we stay in touch with our clients on a regular basis to stay abreast
of the bank's growth, successes, and recruiting requirements.