I have worked with Credence Consulting for over a decade now and value them as a real partner in this field. Their approach to finding talent is based on a thorough understanding of the business and the organization first, even before getting to the brief. They are one of the few partners who genuinely understand the role ‘search’ plays in engaging with and activating the right talent for the right role.
The other aspect I find very refreshing and indeed I respect about them is the ability to play a balancing role with the candidate, driven primarily by their wisdom and desire to do the right thing both by the organization as well as the candidate. This is especially valuable when we engage with senior talent. Their ability to find the right talent is industry agnostic and I often recommend them to peers in other industries as well.