The Executive Search Partner Evaluation Scorecard 

How to Choose an Executive Search Firm: A Practical Evaluation Scorecard

Choosing the right executive search firm is a critical business decision. This free scorecard gives mid-sized companies a practical framework for evaluating potential search partners, asking the right questions, and making a more confident choice.  

Not All Search Firms Are the Same 

The right executive search partner should bring more than a network of candidates. They should understand your business, know your talent market, have a proactive search strategy, and provide a clear, accountable process. 

But how do you compare firms and determine which one is the right fit?  

The Executive Search Partner Scorecard helps you evaluate prospective search firms against the criteria that matter most.  

Inside the guide, you'll learn how to: 

• Evaluate a firm's industry and functional expertise  

• Assess its search strategy and access to qualified candidates  

• Determine how well it understands your business and leadership objectives  

• Vet its process, communication, and accountability 

• Evaluate placement quality, references, and guarantees  

• Compare potential partners using a weighted scorecard  

Make a More Informed Search Partner Decision  

Choosing an executive search firm shouldn't come down to the best sales pitch. A structured evaluation can help you identify strengths, uncover potential gaps, and determine which firm is best equipped to support your search.  

Download the free Executive Search Partner Evaluation Scorecard to compare your options and choose your next search partner with confidence.  

Who is this for? 

This guide is designed for CEOs, CHROs, HR leaders, and other mid-sized employers evaluating executive search firms for critical leadership hires.  

Whether you're hiring a C-suite executive or another business-critical leader, use the scorecard to ask better questions, evaluate your options, and make a decision based on more than promises.