how we work
retained search
Every engagement starts the same way: a real conversation about whether Jester is the right partner, followed by real clarity on the role itself. Most searches lean on a job description; Jester works to understand the actual role, what it requires, and the organizational context it sits within. Skip that step, and even the most capable candidate walks into a role built to limit them.
From there, the process runs on a defined timeline both sides commit to, led personally by Cody, start to finish, not handed off to a team of associates you'll never meet. Candidates are found through genuine relationships first, not mass outreach, and every candidate presented has been personally vetted, not simply matched by keyword.
When the right person is found, the relationship doesn't end at the offer. A structured 90-day integration period is available with every placement, with regular check-ins for both the new hire and the stakeholders, catching friction while it's still small enough to fix. At its core, the work is simple: aligning interesting people with interesting opportunities.
Talent Advisory
For professionals, this works like representation, not a transaction. A confidential relationship, no public job search, no application into a black hole, no résumé competing with hundreds of others.
Every relationship starts with an honest conversation about what you're actually looking for, and whether Jester is the right advocate for it. From there, opportunities are brought to you directly and privately, never shopped around, never shared without your knowledge. You get a direct, honest read on every opportunity, including when it isn't the right one, even if it's tempting to say yes anyway.
The work doesn't end at an offer, either. A structured 90-day integration period is available here too, because landing the role and thriving in it are two different things.