Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q. Who pays the fee?

A. Our client companies assume payments of all fees.

 

Q. How long does the process take?

A. Each company and each candidate is unique.  There are no exact time frames.

 

Q. Is my search confidential?

A. Positively. Personalized Management Associates never releases any information on any candidates or any company without prior authorization.

 

Q. Is Personalized Management Associates a national firm?

A. Yes. PMA is one of the largest National Executive Search Chains specializing in the security, telecommunications, restaurant, retail, hospitality, sales, IT, technology, construction and healthcare industries nationwide.

 

Q. How are clients billed?

A. Our billing rates are competitive. Search fees are reasonable and agreed upon before we start any project.  Any additional costs, if required, must be approved in advance.

 

Q. When will a recruiter call me?

A. Our recruiters are working with candidates and client companies to assure the best possible fit.  You will be contacted by a PMA recruiter when a position matching your experience, career goals and personal interest becomes available.

 

Q. Do you share my information with anyone without my knowledge?

A. We pride ourselves in maintaining extremely high ethical standards and trust that you may contact us in complete confidence. If you are currently employed we will only send information once we receive written permission. We are very discreet for candidates who are currently employed and looking for a new position or employers confidentially looking to replace a current employee.