What is a "retained" search firm?
We are retained, or hired, by a company to fill a specific position within their business. We then seek out and qualify executives from the best companies in target industries who meet the specific position requirements.

Does your firm specialize in one particular area?
Advantage Partners is a generalist firm with search experience in manufacturing, financial services and professional services. We do specialize in several functional areas of executive management. Representative industries for our search engagements are:

• Insurance
• Financial Services
• Professional Services
• Automotive and Related Components
• Capital Equipment
• Consumer Products
• Electrical/Electronics
• Medical Equipment
• Aerospace/Avionics
• Industrial Distribution

Are you a regional or national firm?
Advantage Partners is a national firm. We have placed candidates in over 25 cities across the U.S. as well as Canada.

Does that mean that most of your searches require relocating the person who is hired?
Not at all. In nearly 40% of our searches, local candidates have been identified and selected.

Are there any benefits to hiring a boutique firm?
Yes. Our clients receive hands-on involvement and search expertise, including frequent communication on our process and progress, from the firm's partners throughout the engagement. We assist in defining the role and building the profile, as well as creating the presentation to draw the greatest talent into consideration. We are a firm that is highly flexible and creative in our work, focused on delivering results with speed - outperforming the industry in completion of assignments - and offering lower costs without the overhead of large firms.

How long has Advantage Partners been in business?
Nikki Bondi and James McPolin founded the firm in 1996.

As a potential client, what is the best way to begin an engagement?
Please call Nikki Bondi at 216.514.1212.

As a potential candidate, what is the best way to present my qualifications to you?
To facilitate a productive discussion, it is most helpful if we have the opportunity to review your resume prior to speaking. You may send it electronically by clicking on the "Submit Your Resume" link on the Contact page. If you prefer, you may also fax it to us at 216.514.1213 or mail us at Advantage Partners Inc., 29225 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44122.