Executive Search, without the risk.
Case Studies
A collection of our success stories.bg
July 9, 2025
Case Study
ASSOCIATE - PRIVATE EQUITY - USA
May 19, 2025
Case Study
DIVISION CONTROLLER - PORTFOLIO SEARCH - MANUFACTURING - CANADA
April 8, 2025
Case Study
GENERAL MANAGER - PORTFOLIO SEARCH - RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - USA
March 17, 2025
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GENERAL MANAGER - PORTFOLIO SEARCH - RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - USA
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Salary, training, onboarding, executive search fees. We understand the cost of hiring. Not to mention the hidden costs of a bad hire if something does go wrong.
All too often, Private Equity firms are made to accept this loss.
We weren't happy with this, so we set out to change it. Hiring for your firm shouldn't be a risk
That's why we're de-risking executive search for all our clients, with our full money back guarantee and free candidate replacement service.
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Subject Matter Experts,
Dedicated To De-Risking Recruitment.
At Raw Selection we are subject matter experts first, recruiters second. We work collaboratively behind the scenes to find exceptional talent for your Private Equity firm and Portfolio Company. All while removing the risk from recruitment of course.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Check out all the cool perks you get when you join our team!
Clear career path
Dedicated marketing team
Excellent L&D
External Training Sessions
No data entry or data research
No dress code
3pm Friday finish
Weekly incentives
Team lunches / breakfasts
Travel incentives
Conference visits
Open commission scheme
Company wide trips abroad
Pay Day 2pm finish
Beer fridge
Whole team lunches and early finish when we make a placement
Closed for two weeks over Christmas
25 days holiday plus bank holidays off
what people are saying about us!
"I have worked with many recruiting firms over the years, but Raw Selection is by far the best. Jack Burns is a model recruiter, efficient, knowledgeable, high energy... a pleasure to work with.
No one likes to pay fees to hire employees, but the right position, placed in a timely fashion, pays for itself.”
Operating Partner, Ventoux Industrial Holdings
Dedicated To De-Risking Recruitment.
20% to 30%—that’s how low the success rates can be for hiring the right executives in Private Equity, despite exceptional leadership being critical for portfolio company success.
In How to Hire, Alex Rawlings, Founder and Managing Partner of Raw Selection, shares a definitive guide to mastering executive Executive Search for Private Equity.
Drawing on over a decade of experience and insights from thousands of interviews, Alex uncovers the strategies to hire leaders who deliver results. This practical, actionable framework is designed to revolutionize your hiring process, boost your success rates, and ensure the right leaders are in the right roles.
If you're serious about de-risking executive Executive Search and driving portfolio success, this book is your essential resource.
We offer executive search without the risk, Here’s what else you can expect.
As we often say, your people are your greatest assets. Here we unfold what you can expect from each of our three levels of service and the investment required.
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How to convert more leads to vacancies
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Inside Raw Selection: Culture, Vision & Opportunity
Get an inside look at Raw Selection—our vision, values, and what makes us the top choice for recruiters who want more than just a job. This guide reveals our unique culture, growth plans, and why we're building the best executive search firm in Private Equity. Perfect for those considering joining a high-performance team with global ambition.