Search Feasibility & Vacancy ROI Tool

Part 1: Strategic Search Evaluation

1. Search Profile Diagnostic

A. Role Impact & Functional Area

Core Strategic: GM, Sales Leadership, CFO, or P&L Owner. Critical Operations: Supply Chain, HR, Legal, or Plant Mgmt. Standard: Departmental support or mid-level admin roles.

B. Market Scarcity & Geographic Reach

Global/High-Scarcity: Requires a "Best-in-World" search. Regional/Moderate: Talent is tightly held by competitors. Local: High volume of qualified candidates locally.

C. Search Sensitivity

Confidential: Stealth replacement or sensitive expansion. Public: Openly advertised on external boards.

D. Current Search Trajectory

Stalled: Local methods have failed to produce a shortlist. New: We are initializing the search now.

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Part 2: Financial Impact Analysis

2. Cost of Vacancy (COV)

The Math: (Annual Salary / 260 Work Days) x Days Vacant x Multiplier. High-stakes roles use a 2.5x - 4x multiplier to account for missed opportunity and team inefficiency. 

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