At TCG, our Contingency Search model delivers a flexible, performance-based approach to recruiting high-impact professionals across industries. Designed for organizations that need to fill critical roles efficiently, this model leverages market insights, extensive networks, and our proprietary database of curated talent to connect you with qualified candidates, quickly and effectively, with no upfront financial commitment.
Contingency search is built for organizations that value agility and results without the commitment of a retained engagement. Our performance-based model means you pay only upon the successful placement of a TCG-sourced candidate, eliminating upfront financial risk while maintaining access to our full suite of sourcing capabilities and market intelligence. Unlike transactional staffing firms, we invest time in understanding your organization’s culture, role requirements, and strategic priorities from the outset. This consultative intake process allows us to source and screen candidates with precision, targeting professionals who meet your technical qualifications and align with your team dynamics. The result is a focused, efficient search that delivers qualified candidates without sacrificing the quality of vetting that defines the TCG standard.
Detailed intake process defines role scope, culture, and critical success criteria.
Proprietary database and professional networks identify qualified candidates efficiently.
Thorough evaluation validates qualifications, motivation, and organizational alignment.
Curated candidate profiles with detailed summaries enable informed selection.
Scheduling, preparation, and post-interview debriefs maintain search momentum.
Offer management and onboarding support ensure a seamless candidate start.
The strength of contingency search lies in its performance-driven structure, our success is measured entirely by yours. Because our fee is contingent upon a successful placement, every action we take is focused on delivering results. We provide ongoing market feedback throughout the process, giving you real-time intelligence on candidate availability, compensation expectations, and competitive dynamics. Our collaborative approach mirrors your level of engagement, building a reciprocal partnership that adapts to your evolving hiring needs. Whether you are filling a specialized individual contributor role or a high-impact management position, TCG’s contingency model ensures you gain access to thoroughly vetted professionals who are ready to contribute from day one.
Contingency search is ideal for mid-level professional roles, specialized contributors, and positions where speed and flexibility are top priorities.
No, our fee is contingent upon the successful placement of a candidate we have sourced, so there is no upfront financial commitment.
We treat every contingency engagement as a consultative partnership, investing in understanding your organization and delivering candidates with the same rigor as our retained searches.
The Carlisle Group and Brian Schrift provided prompt, professional and thorough service during a successful search to fill an opening in our Executive Management Team. I would highly recommend The Carlisle Group to any insurance company looking to hire quality employees.
The team at The Carlisle Group were amazing partners from beginning to end. We received constant contact and updates along the process for our Executive Director search. Upon completion of the hiring of our new Executive Director, he felt supported for the entire process as well. We are very happy we partnered with The Carlisle Group to assist with our Executive Search.
The Carlisle Group and Kaitlyn Vinson came to us highly recommended, and still they exceeded expectations. Kaitlyn quickly became a trusted member of our hiring team for a critical, yet niche, role. She led us capably – from crafting the job description and determining the must-haves vs. the nice-to-haves all the way through the offer letter and onboarding prep. And we succeeded in finding a great talent – experienced and a good fit. No doubt, she will be our go-to recruiter for our next hire.
Brett is terrific to work with and of the highest ethics. We ended up hiring someone we internally sourced and Brett went above and beyond to share that he thought that was the correct decision.
Having worked with numerous insurance recruiting firms in the past, I can honestly say that Brian Schrift and The Carlisle Group are the best in their field. They are responsive, professional and very knowledgeable. I enthusiastically recommend them.
Excellent service and prompt solution to our issues.
The Carlisle Group and Kaitlyn Vinson have become trusted partners in the ever-tough business of landing and retaining top talent. Kaitlyn has been exceptional in taking the time to learn [about] our company and culture. She’s a heavy hitter in the recruiting arena finding and delivering Rock Star talent routinely.
I love working with Kaitlyn! She’s the best recruiter I’ve ever worked with. She takes the time to understand our needs and vets the candidates thoroughly. Kaitlyn knows what’s going on in the market and doesn’t give excuses when she’s facing challenges in sourcing; instead, she comes [up] with ideas and suggestions on how we can alter the search while still meeting our needs. We’ve been very happy with the candidates she has placed for us, and the candidates are also very complimentary of her. When I have Kaitlyn on a search, I know it is a good investment for my company, and I feel that it’s a true partnership.
The search was well planned and executed with consistent communication and follow-up from start to finish. The team went above and beyond to understand our organization and the mission of the Club to be able to connect us with qualified, highly reputable candidates in our market. We confidently announced the promotion of our new executive director at our annual gala in November. I would highly recommend TCG to any organization looking for professionals to help build a successful management team.
We had a complicated search process because of our committee consensus approach. Brett walked us through each and every state of the process, found a solid pool of candidates, and guided us through the selection. [He was] super responsive [and has] excellent communication skills. [He] handled prickly issues with ease.
I had never used a recruiter before, and this was the first time we had hired a senior-level position. Brian Schrift was a real business partner, found out what I needed, and provided much better screened candidates than I was getting via any other method. He helped us raise our expectations and provided a candidate that will help Farmers become a better Company. Of the dozen or so recruiters that call me, none can compare to Brian.
I had the pleasure of working with Tony Frey from The Carlisle Group. I appreciated his level of engagement, persistence, follow-through, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. He produced highly quality candidates for our review, and he successfully helped us hire our next President/CEO. I would highly recommend Tony Frey for high level executive search needs.
The Carlisle Group and Kaitlyn Vinson have become trusted partners in the ever-tough business of landing and retaining top talent. Kaitlyn has been exceptional in taking the time to learn [about] our company and culture. She’s a heavy hitter in the recruiting arena finding and delivering Rock Star talent routinely.
My favorite thing about how The Carlisle Group works is they truly take their time to understand our culture and needs. They are extremely responsive, engaging, and always proactive with communicating status updates on each search. Every candidate we meet could very easily be hired, and we have had multiple searches where we ended up hiring two people because the talent was that good. Marc Gyimesi and The Carlisle Group are outstanding!
I have worked directly with Brett Myers in a support role for Swarthmore Co-op. He found excellent candidates, he kept in close communication with the search committee, and I felt heard and respected by him at every step.
Brian Schrift provided our company with very qualified candidates for two management- level positions. He was very professional and responsive in our search. I would recommend Brian Schrift and The Carlisle Group if you are looking for insurance professionals.
We recently conducted a COO search utilizing TCG and Chief Sales Officer Tony Frey to spearhead the process. Tony was very thorough in taking the time to learn about our organization, the position, and needs. I received timely and prompt communications regarding the prospective candidates. I would recommend TCG and their services.
[Kaitlyn] has easily become my recruiter of choice. She is extremely professional and excellent at sourcing qualified candidates in a timely manner. She is extremely thorough and asks the right questions [at] the front end, so she is prepared to search for exactly the type of candidate we need. Most recruiters just send a resume, but I find the extra effort Kaitlyn puts in with additional information about the candidates to be extremely helpful for me and our hiring managers. The other characteristic I truly appreciate about Kaitlyn is she is not pushy. Kaitlyn is truly a pleasure to work with.
Brett is a fantastic person. I thoroughly enjoy working with him. I appreciate Brett Myers and The Carlisle Group as a company that cares about finding the right people for the right jobs. My experience has been very professional, and I would highly recommend to others.