Frequently Asked Questions

What is JR Cape's main focus and strength?
JR Cape is a management consulting firm with strong focus on executive search. We mainly fill management and specialist positions in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
JR Cape consultants have in-depth market knowledge and hands-on experience in these regions which also accommodates for strategy projects being carried out by JR Cape.
With more than 15 years in the executive search profession we extend great expertise to our clients.
Flat hierarchies provide for efficient project management, with consultants taking full responsibilities for single projects. Commitment, client focus and our international network round-off our profile.

Mission Statement?
"To provide customized advice and premium professional services in human resource and strategy related projects
for our clients, in a fast-developing international market environment."

What is the basis for JR Cape working on executive search or strategy projects?
JR Cape is a retained executive search and consulting firm. We do not take assignments on contingency basis, as we value quality work over quantity. For our clients we follow a high quality result driven approach in carrying out consulting projects.

How long does an Executive Search project with JR Cape take until completion?
There is no generally applicable answer to this question, because every single client and relevant search projects have to be seen as unique factors in a complex process which requires a customized approach. However, in most cases search projects are finalized within ca. 2 months from fixation of the position and candidate requirements.

In the Executive Search field, what special processes underlie the JR Cape search concept?
As a retained executive search firm JR Cape apply the skill-set of professional researchers and consultants throughout the process, with full dedication to a specific client's project. We use different techniques of how to find suitable candidates in the market, with direct search being our main instrument.
The selection process requires a special sense for hard and soft skill evaluation, the consultant's experience and of course the feeling for the client-candidate match. Different processes from interviews to team assessments might be applied, depending on what is deemed most suitable by the client and JR Cape.
In the; professional services industry the "how to" is the most precious asset of a company therefore more specific details of JR Cape's "how to find and present the right candidate" are not disclosed on our website.

What are the standard commercial conditions when working with JR Cape?
* Executive Search:
Once the scope of a project, the position cornerstones and candidate requirements are determined in detail we ask for a down payment to start with the actual project work. The remainder of the retainer is due in two separate installments: one after candidate presentations, the last one after our client and the candidate will have entered an agreement.
Basis for calculation of the separate installments is a percentage of the candidate's (anticipated) annual salary package.

* Management Consulting projects:
Once the scope of a project is determined in detail we ask for a down payment to start with the project work.
The final payment will be due after project completion.

Expenses occurring during the cause of a project will be invoiced separately.

What is the client's benefit when working with JR Cape?
We follow a very client focused approach in all our doing. JR Cape consultants closely listen to clients' requirements, directions, wishes and fears. Our expertise, customized solutions, efficient project work and the competitive cost involved make a difference. Furthermore, as for the executive search section, the quality of the presented candidates has satisfied a great number of clients in the past, resulting in our commitment to guarantee each placed candidate´s performance.

What is the candidate's benefit when working with JR Cape?
We are a professional consulting firm with a strong focus on our clients needs. We know a lot about our customers based on long-lasting relationships. JR Cape understands how these companies think and work, which is a key factor in matching the right executive or specialist with the future employer. It is in our keen interest to provide the best possible solution, in every single project, to make sure the placement will be long-lasting and successful for all sides.
However, even a candidate does not meet a positions requirements or cannot share our clients philosophy we treat everyone with the same kindness and positive attitude. JR Cape does value uniqueness, independent from current project work. As human resource consultants we are glad to give helpful advice on career advancement - and might consider non-matching candidates for other projects later on.