Talent F.A.Q.
1. What makes FiveChairs different from other placement firms or executive
recruiters?
Well, in a nutshell: no other placement firms or executive recruiters
we've found introduce job seekers (talent) to hundreds,
of employers (talent seekers) the way we do. Our tools include email, using photographs,
personal introductions, profiles and resumés, and archival of categorized
candidates…all at a fraction of the cost of other recruiters and
agencies. We also allow unmonitored, unencumbered communication between
talent
and talent seekers, once the terms of service are accepted and the
initial connection
has been made. We make the introduction, you supply the rest.
2. What
makes FiveChairs different from other online job sites, like Monster.com,
CareerBuilder.com, and others?
We see a few important distinctions. These sites are typically
passive channels of connecting you to talent seekers – you
submit a resumé and wait for them to go online and find you. Or,
you join
hundreds of other
job
seekers looking for the same postings. At FiveChairs, we take
a more active approach, delivering top talent directly to decision
makers
through our email
flights. Also, we are not a repository for job listings. We have
found many employers prefer a different approach to finding talent
other than
posting
open positions. Sometimes employers create positions around the
talent they find, or include talent in the formation of job descriptions
rather than posting
one on the web that might exclude good people.
3. What does it cost
to get started with FiveChairs?
Nothing, nada! So don't hesitate
to introduce yourself to us through your resumé. Read the next two
questions and answers for more details.
4. What does it cost me if I'm selected
for a chair?
Nil, nada, zero... absolutely nothing! FiveChairs does
not charge you for applying, completing your profile or hosting your
information on our website
after your flight is launched. We have negotiated a photography fee of $95.
However, that fee is rebated to you once you've been hired. (note: FiveChairs makes no income from this fee; in fact, we don't get paid until we place you with an employer).
5.
Does it cost me anything if I'm hired? I understand it can cost an employer
as much as 33% of my first year's compensation to go
through a placement or executive recruiting firm.
Here's the scoop. We charge talent seekers a flat 9.9%
of your estimated first year's compensation, which they'll
gladly pay because
it's
significantly lower than the industry average fee of
20% to
33%. So to answer your question, no…it does not cost
you anything if you're hired.
6. What are my chances of getting selected for a flight?
Talent selected for a seat on one of our flights are highly
diverse, with a wide range of experiences, skill sets,
backgrounds, years
of service, and positions held. The needs of talent seekers
are constantly changing, so
our minimum standards and selection criteria changes
slightly from time to time. All we can say is that it's
truly an
honor and privilege
to be
invited to sit for a flight, and we make every effort
to balance your needs to get a seat with the needs of
talent
seekers looking
for qualified
talent.
7. Is there a way to get in more than one email flight?
As
we've mentioned, our business model balances the needs of many
kinds of talent and many talent seekers at
the same
time.
The beauty
of our flights is that they embrace and celebrate diversity – each
email contains different, unique talent. We've found
that talent seekers keep, and
refer to, our emails for several weeks. They also frequent
our website where they can easily find your profile
page, photo and
resumé as
well. You'll
have multiple exposures to potential talent seekers
without being in every email.
8. Who determines the order of the chairs?
It's completely random, and we've found that talent
seekers do not see talent in a horizontal row as having
a first or
last place.
9. Do I have to get my photo made?
Yes. This is part of the truly unique service we provide
talent seekers and enhances your introduction to them.
10. What happens at the photo shoot?
Our exclusive
local photographers are wonderful to work with and know exactly how
to capture your distinct personality
for a
FiveChairs
flight.
Should your resumé be selected, then you will be asked
to sit for a photo. The invitation you receive via email
will
give you instructions
on what to
wear and where to go. It typically takes between 15 and
20 minutes to sit for photos. You will have about 5 days
to
schedule and sit
for your photo
to meet the email flight schedule.
11. Can I get my photo
made somewhere else or use my Mr. Universe or Ms. USA photo?
No. Our exclusive photography relationship
ensures several key details are met: each of the five candidates
in our
email flights
is presented in exactly the same way, the experience of
our photography partner has your
best interest in capturing your true professionalism, and
frankly, we've negotiated a great price for getting this
done.
12. Can I get copies of my photos for personal or
professional use?
Sure. Our photography partner can help you with that,
at an additional charge, at the time of your photo
shoot.
13. Several photos were taken of me. Do I get
to select the photo that is used on FiveChairs?
Our photography
partner works very closely with FiveChairs to ensure all talent is
presented uniquely within each
flight. For
this reason, trust
that you're in good hands when we select the best photo
for your introduction to talent seekers.
14. What if I can't get a photo made in the allotted time
frame of 5 days?
We understand things happen: illness,
vacation, your dog has puppies, etc. Here's our advice…check
your email often! This is how we'll notify you of your selection
for
a coveted chair
in an upcoming flight.
If you catch this correspondence early enough, you
should have five full days
to arrange your schedule accordingly. If you just can't
make it happen, we will reseat you in a future email
flight once
your photo session
is completed.
15. How long are my photo, resumé, and profile kept
on FiveChairs' website beyond the email flight?
We'll
keep it on our website 12 months (though you'll probably be hired
well in advance of that time period,
in which case we'll
remove it within 5 days).
16. What if I don't want to be marketed by FiveChairs
anymore?
Again, we know things happen. Maybe you
move out of state, or find a job through another source. Just
notify
us with
the reason
you'd like
to be removed, and we'll comply with your request
as soon as possible (usually within 5 business days)
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