
PARTNER-LED
SEARCH
Where Other Firms Delegate, Our Partners Execute: The Power of Partner Engagement
Our difference is in the delivery: Unlike other search firms where Partners win business then delegate search execution to junior team members, Vardis Partners personally handle 100% of candidate outreach—because accessing elite talent demands senior-level engagement.
The Benefits of Partner-Executed Search

Superior Market Presence
- You get one shot at top candidates- that's why our Partners, not junior team members, handle every candidate interaction.
- Our Partners conduct thousands of executive conversations annually, providing real-time talent insights
- Partner outreach achieves 62% candidate response rate vs. industry standard 8%

Faster Searches
- Partner-led searches accelerate timelines by eliminating communication layers
- Candidates will be more open about their compensation to a Partner, ensuring you don't overpay for talent

Better Candidates
- Direct Partner involvement provides unparalleled access to passive candidates who typically ignore junior, non-Partner recruiters
- Candidates are more responsive to Partners because they know Partners will handle the most strategic searches
- Direct Partner engagement signals role importance, leading to higher-quality candidate conversations

Proven Performance
- Our Partners ensure your role is represented at the highest level
- First-hand intelligence about competitive opportunities and compensation expectations prevent costly mistakes at the finish line
- Our 90% repeat business validates our Partner-led approach