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Recruiters & Executive Search Near You
Direct-hire recruiters and search firms that find permanent staff and senior leaders for a fee. 61 listings in 27 states.
Where Can You Find Recruiting and Executive Search Firms Near You?
We list 61 recruiting and executive search firms in 27 states, most in Arizona, Ohio, California. Typical timing, as a rule of thumb: often weeks to months. Before you sign or sign up, compare pay and bill rates, conversion terms and any guarantee.

Top Questions to Ask
- Is this contingency (paid on hire) or retained (paid in stages)?
- What is the fee as a percentage of first-year pay, and does that include bonus?
- What is the replacement guarantee, and how long does it last?
- Who will actually do the search, and how many searches do they run at once?
- Which companies are off-limits for you to recruit from?
Good to Know
- Fees are negotiable, especially for several roles at once.
- Get the guarantee period in writing, and check whether it is a refund or a replacement.
- Job seekers: recruiters are paid by employers, so you should not be asked to pay them.
Common Questions
How fast can recruiting and executive search firms help?
As a rule of thumb: often weeks to months. Timing depends on the role, the shift, the pay rate and the local job market. Share a clear job description and a realistic pay rate to speed things up, and confirm terms in writing.
What should you ask a recruiting firm?
Start with: Is this contingency (paid on hire) or retained (paid in stages); What is the fee as a percentage of first-year pay, and does that include bonus; What is the replacement guarantee, and how long does it last. Our full list has 8 questions, and the quote comparison tool lets you line up the answers.
Where are the most recruiting and executive search firms?
We list 61 recruiting and executive search firms in 27 states; the most are in Arizona, Ohio, California. Pick a state below to browse city by city.
Featured from the Map
Listings with the most contact details. Not paid placements.
809 West Riordan Road, Flagstaff, AZ
8743 E. Pecos Rd, Mesa, AZ
141 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA
1776 Curtis Street, Denver, CO
3810 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA
7002 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL
1805 Woodfield Drive, Savoy, IL
400 North Broadway Avenue, Urbana, IL
332 West US Highway 30, Valparaiso, IN
3101 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA
1134 York Road, Lutherville, MD