Our Values in Action
We start by getting to know your business and its culture inside-out. From there, we are unusually and deliberately channel-agnostic in our search. We don’t confine ourselves to just networking or market-mapping, trawling social media sites, or relying upon our ‘black book’ of contacts, extensive though it is.
We are holistic in our approach. We will explore every connection, every route, every portal and every database to find the best possible person for you, not just the best we could find on a given database. But what really make us different are our values – a rare combination of integrity, tenacity, accuracy and delivery.
Integrity
The Cobalt team does things the right way. We want to be judged not just by the results we deliver, but by how we achieved them. Trust and accountability are the foundations of everything we do. And if we think that what you are looking for can’t be found, we will let you know at the outset.
Tenacity
We work harder, look further and get results faster. Drawing on exceptional contacts and a broad spectrum of experience, we will always go the extra mile to find precisely the right person. We persevere – we won’t give up.
Tenacity
We work harder, look further and get results faster. Drawing on exceptional contacts and a broad spectrum of experience, we will always go the extra mile to find precisely the right person. We persevere – we won’t give up.
Accuracy
We pride ourselves on our emotional intelligence and vision. It’s how we’re consistently able to accurately define the real person hidden in a brief or candidate specification. And it’s why we consistently bring together senior talent and employers who are the optimal cultural, operational and strategic fit for each other.
Delivery
Cobalt has never failed to appoint. Unlike traditional models, Cobalt charges only 1/3 as an upfront retainer with the remainder of the fee charged on successful hire. We need to know that our clients are satisfied before we charge them. It is why we have the confidence to replace people for free within the first 6 months, even though we have never had to do this. We have faith in our ability to get the right results, every time, all the time.
Delivery
Cobalt has never failed to appoint. Which is why we don’t charge on the traditional model that means you will have paid 2/3 of the fee before you’ve found your perfect candidate. Cobalt charges only 1/3 as an upfront retainer with the remainder of the fee charged on successful hire. We need to know that our clients are satisfied before we charge them. It’s why we have the confidence to replace people for free within the first 6 months, even though we have never had to this. We have faith in our ability to get the right results, every time, all the time.
“What you get with Cobalt is a very professional journey. Our briefs are fully questioned, understood and interpreted. The speed of results is extraordinary. To date, even on difficult assignments, Helen and her team have a longlist of great people within 7 days, a shortlist of top-quality candidates within 2 weeks and we’ve been able to appoint the perfect person within 3 weeks. The service – and after-service – is exceptional and we’ll happily use Cobalt on future assignments.”
Joe Arend – Forensic Access
