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
11 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
- What does Executive Outplacement cost?Executive Outplacement
- What do the services for executives cost?For Executives
- What does Inverse Headhunting (reverse headhunting) cost and how long does it take?Inverse Headhunting
- What does Executive Career Coaching cost and how long does it take?Executive Career Coaching
- What does Executive Branding & Communication cost and how long does it take?Executive Branding & Communication
- What does the initial consultation cost?For Executives
- Can my employer pay for the support?For Executives
- Does INTENT cost extra?INTENT
Timelines, process and speed
9 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 outplacement support last?Executive Outplacement
- How does the discreet approach work?Inverse Headhunting
- 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
16 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
- Can I check in advance how AI reads my current CV?Executive Branding & Communication
- What exactly is an ATS?Complimentary AI CV Check
- Is the AI CV Check truly complimentary?Complimentary AI CV Check
- Is my CV stored or shared?Complimentary AI CV Check
- Is the result an assessment of my executive capability?Complimentary AI CV Check
- Will I receive marketing emails after the check?Complimentary AI CV Check
- Who has access to INTENT?INTENT
- Does the AI coach replace personal advice?INTENT
- What happens to my data when the engagement ends?INTENT
- What is the difference between INTENT and the complimentary AI CV Check?INTENT
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 agreed in a settlement 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
Executive Search by role
34 questions
- Is NAKAMA a headhunter for CFO and finance roles?Executive Search
- Does NAKAMA also fill HR roles such as HR director or CHRO?Executive Search
- Does NAKAMA work for private equity portfolio companies?Executive Search
- Is there a guarantee if an appointment ends within the first three months?Executive Search
- Does NAKAMA approach employees of its clients?Executive Search
- How many candidates does a shortlist contain?Executive Search
- How does a CFO headhunter differ from a job advert?CFO and finance director
- How long does it take to hire a CFO?CFO and finance director
- When does an interim CFO make sense?CFO and finance director
- Does NAKAMA find CFOs for restructuring and turnaround situations?CFO and finance director
- Does NAKAMA fill CFO roles outside Germany?CFO and finance director
- How confidential is a CFO search?CFO and finance director
- What happens if a CFO appointment ends within the first three months?CFO and finance director
- How are fees structured for a CFO search?CFO and finance director
- Which finance roles does a specialist Executive Search firm fill?Finance leadership
- When is Executive Search worthwhile below CFO level?Finance leadership
- How do you assess technical expertise in controlling or accounting?Finance leadership
- Can NAKAMA build a complete finance team?Finance leadership
- Does NAKAMA fill finance roles across Europe?Finance leadership
- What happens if a finance appointment ends within the first three months?Finance leadership
- How are fees structured for a finance search?Finance leadership
- Which HR roles does a specialist Executive Search firm fill?HR leadership
- What is the difference between a Head of HR, an HR Director and a CHRO?HR leadership
- How do you find an HR leader who can genuinely lead transformation?HR leadership
- Can the search for a new HR leader stay confidential?HR leadership
- What happens if an HR appointment ends within the first three months?HR leadership
- How are fees structured for an HR search?HR leadership
- How does the CFO role in a private equity-backed business differ from other CFO roles?CFO for private equity
- Interim CFO or a permanent hire straight away?CFO for private equity
- How quickly can a portfolio company CFO be found?CFO for private equity
- Who commissions the search: the investor or the portfolio company?CFO for private equity
- How are remuneration and management equity addressed during the search?CFO for private equity
- What happens if a portfolio company CFO appointment ends within the first three months?CFO for private equity
- How are fees structured for a portfolio company CFO search?CFO for private equity
Outplacement and settlement agreements
16 questions
- How does outplacement relate to career transition support?Executive Outplacement
- Can a company fund Inverse Headhunting as outplacement?Executive Outplacement
- Can an executive negotiate outplacement in their settlement agreement?Executive Outplacement
- Does NAKAMA have to be named in the settlement agreement?Outplacement in a settlement agreement
- When does outplacement support start?Outplacement in a settlement agreement
- What information does the company receive in outplacement?Outplacement in a settlement agreement
- Which service is most suitable within outplacement?Outplacement in a settlement agreement
- What does outplacement in a settlement agreement cost?Outplacement in a settlement agreement
- Can I propose NAKAMA as the outplacement provider myself?Negotiating outplacement support
- What if my employer already works with an outplacement provider?Negotiating outplacement support
- Will my employer learn what we discuss in outplacement?Negotiating outplacement support
- What does outplacement support cost for executives?Negotiating outplacement support
- Can I speak to NAKAMA before I sign my settlement agreement?Negotiating outplacement support
- Can my employer pay for Inverse Headhunting as outplacement?Inverse Headhunting
- Can my employer pay for Executive Career Coaching as outplacement?Executive Career Coaching
- Can my employer pay for Executive Branding & Communication as outplacement?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.