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Frequently Asked Questions
Program FAQs
Who is the Executive Search Partner Program for?
The Program is designed for serious job seekers in the U.S. who want high-touch, end-to-end support across the full search. It is best suited to experienced professionals – typically at Director / VP level or around it – with realistic goals, strong earning power, and a profile that is marketable against a meaningful volume of relevant opportunities. It is a premium service built for people who want a serious, well-managed search rather than fragmented support or a DIY approach.
What does the Program include?
The Program combines strategy, execution, accountability, and technology-enabled delivery in one all-inclusive structure. That includes coaching, goal setting, document writing, applications, outreach, networking and personal-branding support, interview preparation, and access to the IntelliJob platform.
How is the Program different from Executive Search Pay-As-You-Go?
The main difference is the arrangement. The Program is a fixed-fee, end-to-end search partnership designed to support the client all the way through to a Suitable Offer. Pay-As-You-Go uses the same core methodology in a more flexible monthly subscription structure, but it is not the same open-ended, through-to-offer arrangement.
Is the Program available to everyone?
No. The Program is offered selectively. CareerHigher only accepts clients where it believes there is a realistic and commercially sensible path to success, taking into account factors such as profile, goals, compensation expectations, right to work, market conditions, geography, and the overall likelihood of a deliverable outcome. Acceptance is based on overall fit, not rigid box-ticking.
Is the Program only for U.S. job searches?
Yes, the Program is built primarily for U.S. searches. It is intended for active job seekers targeting full-time, long-term roles in the U.S. market. Broader international, relocation-heavy, or otherwise less standard searches may be better suited to Executive Search Pay-As-You-Go.
What does “through to a Suitable Offer” mean?
It means the Program is designed to continue until the client receives the first Suitable Offer, subject to the agreed terms and the client remaining compliant with the Program requirements. A Suitable Offer is assessed against the documented Bare-Minimum Criteria agreed in the Order Form, such as compensation, location / work format, job function, and any other minimum criteria expressly recorded there.
How long does the Program last?
The Program is formally open-ended rather than time-boxed. There is no fixed included term. It continues until one of the following happens: a Suitable Offer is received, the client cancels in line with the agreed notice requirements, or the Program is otherwise lawfully ended under the agreed terms.
What happens if I receive a Suitable Offer but choose not to accept it?
The Program is still treated as successfully completed once the first Suitable Offer is received. The same applies if the client chooses to accept an offer that does not meet every bare-minimum criterion, or if a Suitable Offer is later delayed, withdrawn, rejected, or does not proceed. The key test is whether the offer met the agreed Bare-Minimum Criteria at the time it was received.
How much time and participation does the Program require from me?
The Program is high-touch and collaborative, not passive. CareerHigher handles as much of the search as can sensibly be delegated, but the client is still expected to participate consistently. That includes staying responsive, reviewing opportunities, providing approvals and required information quickly, attending accountability and interview sessions, and completing the parts of the search that are best carried out directly by the client with CareerHigher’s guidance. Continued delivery depends on that participation.
How does payment work, and is the payment plan a subscription?
Answer: The Program fee is a fixed total fee of $15,000. A payment plan may be available, typically $5,000 upfront and $1,500 per month thereafter until paid in full. Those installments are a payment mechanism for a fixed-fee Program — not a monthly subscription. If Program Success happens before the full fee has been paid, the remaining balance is still due on the agreed schedule unless settled earlier.
Pay-As-You-Go FAQs
Who is Executive Search Pay-As-You-Go for?
Executive Search Pay-As-You-Go is for people who want CareerHigher’s support in a more flexible monthly arrangement. It is especially relevant for cases that are not the right fit for the full Program, including global searches, relocation, career change, less directly relevant experience, niche roles, or goals that sit beyond current market norms.
What does Executive Search Pay-As-You-Go include?
Pay-As-You-Go uses the same core scope, process, and methodology as the Program. It includes accountability coaching, goal setting, document writing, networking support, personal branding, job sourcing, applications, employer outreach, interview preparation, and access to the IntelliJob platform.
How is Pay-As-You-Go different from the Program?
The main difference is the arrangement. The Program is a fixed-fee, end-to-end partnership designed to support the client through to a Suitable Offer. Pay-As-You-Go uses the same core model in a monthly subscription format, giving clients more flexibility but without the same through-to-offer structure.
Is Pay-As-You-Go available for global searches?
Yes. Pay-As-You-Go is the better fit for broader search contexts, including international searches and situations where geography is part of the challenge.
Can Pay-As-You-Go work for relocation, career change, or niche targets?
Yes. That is one of the main reasons it exists. It is a better fit for more flexible or less standard searches, including relocation, career change, niche roles, lower-volume opportunities, or compensation targets that may sit beyond market norms.
Does Pay-As-You-Go use the same methodology and platform?
Yes. Pay-As-You-Go uses the same core CareerHigher methodology and includes IntelliJob as part of the support model. The difference is not the fundamental approach. It is the commercial structure and engagement model.
How does pricing work for Pay-As-You-Go?
Pay-As-You-Go is priced as a monthly subscription, currently structured as $2,500 to start + $1,500 per month thereafter.
Is Pay-As-You-Go open-ended until I land a job?
No. Unlike the Program, Pay-As-You-Go is not an open-ended through-to-offer arrangement. It runs as a flexible monthly engagement that can continue for as long as both sides want to keep working together.
Can I move from Pay-As-You-Go into the Program later?
It is best to start in the right structure from the beginning. If you are interested in the Program, we would normally assess that option first rather than position Pay-As-You-Go as a stepping stone into it.
Who is a better fit for Pay-As-You-Go than the Program?
Pay-As-You-Go is usually the better fit for people who want the same type of support in a more flexible format, or whose search is not strong enough a fit for the full Program. That can include global searches, relocation, career change, less directly relevant backgrounds, niche targets, or goals where the path to success is less straightforward.
General FAQs
Do you guarantee interviews, offers, or timelines?
No. CareerHigher does not guarantee interviews, offers, or a specific timeline. What we do provide is a stronger process, better execution, and a higher-quality search built to improve the odds of a better outcome.
How does IntelliJob fit into the service?
IntelliJob is the platform layer behind the service. It supports job sourcing, data storage, analytics, visibility, and collaboration between you and the CareerHigher team.
What happens after I apply?
Once you apply, we review your profile, goals, and search context, then recommend the most suitable path. If the Program is a strong fit and both sides are aligned, that is usually the best place to start. If not, Pay-As-You-Go may be the better option.
How do you decide which option is right for me?
The decision is based on overall fit. That includes your goals, target market, right to work, relevance of your experience, search complexity, compensation expectations, and the likelihood of a strong outcome under each arrangement.
What if I am changing geography, industry, or career direction?
That does not automatically rule you out, but it usually makes the search more complex. In those situations, Pay-As-You-Go is often the better fit unless there is still a strong case for the full Program.
Can I pause the engagement if needed?
The Program may allow a limited pause in certain circumstances, subject to the agreed terms. Pay-As-You-Go is naturally more flexible because it runs on a monthly basis.
What happens if I want to cancel?
That depends on the option you choose and the agreed terms. The Program is a fixed-fee engagement, while Pay-As-You-Go runs on a monthly subscription basis. The exact cancellation position is set out in the relevant agreement and order form.
What happens if work starts during the cooling-off period?
If you ask CareerHigher to begin work during the cooling-off period, your cancellation rights may be reduced or lost where legally permitted, and you may still have to pay for work already carried out. The exact position is explained in the agreement and order form.
Can CareerHigher support me if I already have documents or search activity in progress?
Yes. Existing documents, applications, or search activity do not prevent us from helping. We can review what is already in place and decide how best to build from there.
How do I get started?
Submit the form on the page and request a discovery call. From there, we review your situation, assess fit, and recommend the most suitable next step.