Questions and Answers
Every question companies, investors and executives ask us most often. Sorted by topic, not by service. Each question links straight to the answer on the relevant page.
Fees, billing and who pays
7 questions
- What is the difference between Executive Search and contingency recruitment?Executive Search
- Who contracts with the interim manager?Interim Management
- Who commissions and pays for Executive Outplacement?Executive Outplacement
- How is the Executive Outplacement fee structured?Executive Outplacement
- How is the Inverse Headhunting fee structured?Inverse Headhunting
- What does the initial consultation cost?For Executives
- Can my employer pay for the support?For Executives
Timelines, process and speed
11 questions
- How long does an Executive Search engagement take?Executive Search
- What is a candidate shortlist?Executive Search
- How quickly can an interim position be filled?Interim Management
- How long does a typical interim assignment last?Interim Management
- How quickly can NAKAMA start?Recruiting as a Service
- How long does the outplacement programme take?Executive Outplacement
- How long does an Inverse Headhunting engagement run?Inverse Headhunting
- How does the anonymised first approach work?Inverse Headhunting
- How long does the coaching take?Executive Career Coaching
- How does the one-to-one advisory work?Executive Branding & Communication
- How much time should I plan for?Executive Branding & Communication
Choosing the right service
12 questions
- What is the difference between Executive Search and Recruiting as a Service?For Companies
- When is interim management not the right solution?Interim Management
- Can Interim Management and Executive Search be combined?Interim Management
- What does recruiting without recruiters mean?Recruiting as a Service
- What is the difference between Executive Outplacement and Executive Career Coaching?Executive Outplacement
- What is the difference between outplacement and Inverse Headhunting?Executive Outplacement
- What is Inverse Headhunting?Inverse Headhunting
- How is it different from a classic headhunter?Inverse Headhunting
- What is the difference between Inverse Headhunting and Executive Career Coaching?For Executives
- Does NAKAMA take on my applications or approach companies for me?Executive Career Coaching
- Is Executive Branding & Communication a coaching programme?Executive Branding & Communication
- What sets NAKAMA apart from large executive search firms?About NAKAMA
Who the services are for
12 questions
- Which positions does NAKAMA fill through Executive Search?Executive Search
- Does NAKAMA conduct international searches?Executive Search
- Which functions does NAKAMA source interim managers for?Interim Management
- Is Recruiting as a Service limited to Finance & HR?Recruiting as a Service
- Which companies and investors does NAKAMA work for?For Companies
- Does NAKAMA also work directly with private equity firms?For Companies
- Who are NAKAMA's services designed for?For Executives
- Who is Inverse Headhunting suitable for?Inverse Headhunting
- Is Executive Career Coaching only for C-level executives?Executive Career Coaching
- Do I already need to be actively looking for a new role?For Executives
- Do I need to know my career goal already?Executive Career Coaching
- Does my positioning need to be clearly defined already?Executive Branding & Communication
AI, systems and data protection
6 questions
- How does NAKAMA use AI?About NAKAMA
- How does NAKAMA use AI in Executive Search?Executive Search
- How does NAKAMA use AI in recruiting?Recruiting as a Service
- Do I need experience with AI?Executive Career Coaching
- Do we need a new applicant tracking system for Recruiting as a Service?Recruiting as a Service
- Do we need to introduce our own applicant tracking system for recruiting without recruiters?Recruiting as a Service
Confidentiality and conflicts
6 questions
- How does NAKAMA separate company and executive engagements?For Companies
- What information does the company receive?Executive Outplacement
- Is the initial consultation confidential?For Executives
- Is the coaching confidential?Executive Career Coaching
- Can the engagement be run discreetly from a current position?Inverse Headhunting
- Will search firms be contacted with my profile?Inverse Headhunting
What is promised and what is not
9 questions
- Does NAKAMA guarantee a new leadership role?Executive Outplacement
- Does NAKAMA guarantee a new position?Inverse Headhunting
- Does the coaching guarantee a new position?Executive Career Coaching
- Can Executive Outplacement be part of a separation agreement?Executive Outplacement
- What happens when we build an internal recruiting team?Recruiting as a Service
- Are my CV and LinkedIn profile fully revised in the coaching?Executive Career Coaching
- Does NAKAMA write my CV for me?Executive Branding & Communication
- Is my own website part of the offer?Executive Branding & Communication
- Do I have to post regularly on LinkedIn?Executive Branding & Communication
It starts with a good conversation.
Whether you need Executive Search, Interim Management, Recruiting as a Service, Outplacement, or support with a career transition, let’s talk. We’ll listen, ask the right questions, and explore together how NAKAMA can best support you.