The Small Firm Advantage

As a small firm, Michael Kelly Associates has the advantage of adapting to change quickly, meeting our client's expectations in a more than timely manner and completing client searches at a faster rate compared to larger search firms. Our size allows for greater flexibility, a hands-on approach to each assignment and individualized attention and responsiveness to each client. We believe a strong partnership with our clients, inclusive of frequent communication, easy access to candidate resumes, candidate notes and search progress, ensures a higher success rate and faster time to completion.

Small Search Firms vs. Large Search Firms - Cycle Times and Completion Rates                               

  Small Search Firms Large Search Firms
Total Clients (firm-wide) 30 to 50 4000 to 6000
Total Searches per Partner * 10 to 15 20 to 30
Total Active Searches * 4 to 6 12 to 15
Restricted Candidates ** 400 to 600 50,000 to 70,000
Completion Rates *** 85% plus 60% to 65%
Recycling of Candidates Insignificant Significant

*     The total number assignments per partner per year and average number of active searches for other clients
**   20 executives per search who are active on another client's assignment and off-limits for your search
***  AESC 2012

Updates

Michael Kelly Associates Meets Search Deadline for Pharma Company Going Public Through SPAC

Michael Kelly Associates meets deadline for pharma company going public through SPAC

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Michael Kelly Associates included in Hunt Scanlon’s Top 50 Financial Services Search Firms

Michael Kelly Associates is proud to announce that we have been included in Hunt Scanlon’s ‘Top 50’ list of search firms focused on the financial services sector in the Americas.

Michael Kelly Associates named to Hunt Scanlon’s Top 50 Healthcare & Life Sciences Search Firms

We have been included in Hunt Scanlon’s ‘Top 50’ list of search firms honoring the most influential, best-in-class recruiters standing ready to assist healthcare & life sciences organizations.