Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I know that my correspondence with Cypress Recruiting Group will be kept confidential?

Cypress Recruiting Group understands the importance of confidentiality in the hiring process, and as such, adheres to a strict confidentiality policy with both the firms and individuals with whom we work. It is our corporate pledge to deliver exceptional service coupled with professional discretion. Cypress Recruiting Group acknowledges that working with only exceptional candidates requires the utmost discretion, respect and professionalism.

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2. What distinguishes Cypress Recruiting Group from other recruiting firms?

Three key elements distinguish Cypress Recruiting Group from other recruiting firms. They are:

Contacts

As the only recruiting company devoted to attorney placement in Asia, Cypress Recruiting Group has the most contacts of any recruiter in the region by far. More importantly, Cypress Recruiting Group has an impeccable reputation throughout the Asian legal community. Professional integrity is paramount in all of or our dealings because it is the foundation of our network of outstanding recruits and employers. As a result of our reputation for integrity and professionalism, Cypress Recruiting Group works directly with the Managing Partners of the top US and UK based law firms on a regular basis, as well as General Counsel of Fortune 500 companies.

Our close relationships benefit our candidates in several ways. First, we are able to submit resumes and discuss potential candidates with the actual decision makers of top firms and companies. Because we submit only very highly qualified candidates, with whom we interacted extensively, our law firm clients take our recommendations extremely seriously. Our candidates typically bypass the human resources office, helping not only to protect a candidate's exposure, but also to expedite the decision-making process.

Additionally, Cypress Recruiting Group's relationships make us privy to both important information regarding job opportunities and openings that are not yet on the market. It's imperative to fully understand what sort of candidates for whom firms are looking for. We prefer to send our candidates only to firms that have actual job openings and that match our candidates background and long terms career goals. We understand that saturating a small market with your resume will foreclose you from future consideration.

Cypress Recruiting Group frequently receives job openings before they are advertised or published, which provides our candidates with a distinct competitive advantage over other potential hires.

Specialization and Legal Knowledge

Cypress Recruiting Group does the research for you. We understand completely that it is our job to gather and present you with timely and relevant information to aid you in making the best possible decisions. Our name recognition, specialization and legal know-how in the region set us apart from other legal recruiters. Cypress Recruiting Group was started by, and is currently run by, a Harvard Law School graduate who has practical corporate legal experience at a large international law firm and understands the nuances and complexities of the sophisticated large law firm legal practice. This enables Cypress Recruiting Group to make thoughtful, reasoned matches and recommendations. We know the issues that attorneys face, the right questions to ask, and we understand the importance of due diligence as well as current and reliable information. Given our Asian specialization, Cypress Recruiting Group spends a good portion of our time and resources researching opportunities, firms, market trends and activity in the region.

Dedication to Superb Candidates

We listen. We care about your career goals, your preferred work environment, and your personal growth. We always seek to build long lasting relationships with both our candidates and law firm clients to allow us to continue making informed and mutually beneficial placements. We know that ultimately, your success is our success. Cypress Recruiting Group works with a few select candidates. As a result, our Recruiting Consultants are very accessible and dedicated to becoming well acquainted with each candidate on a one on one basis.

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3. Can Cypress Recruiting Group submit my resume to a firm anonymously in order to gauge its interest before revealing my identity?

At a candidate's request, we frequently introduce potential hires to Managing or Hiring Partners on an anonymous basis in order to gauge interest while simultaneously safeguarding a candidate's privacy.

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4. What kind of opportunities does Cypress Recruiting Group have?

Cypress Recruiting Group represents only top-tier international law firms and Fortune 500 companies that meet two criteria: they must have a strong presence or significant growth potential in Asia and an excellent employment record. At Cypress Recruiting Group, we devote a great deal of our time and resources to increasing our knowledge base by conducting research, performing due diligence on firms, collecting information from other candidates and memorializing information given to us by the Managing Partners. Cypress Recruiting Group thoroughly researches the organizations we represent, and we routinely provide our candidates with "below the radar" information regarding practice areas, client base, firm platform, corporate culture, partnership track, attorney profiles, as well as short and long term plans regarding a domestic legal practice in Asia.

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5. May I submit my resume directly to a law firm?

It is common practice in the US and UK for top-notch law firms to use the services of a legal recruiter. It is also commonly known that in about ninety percent (90%) of cases, top-tier candidates are placed through a professional legal recruiter. Accordingly, we highly recommend that you work with us first. Our expertise in the legal job market allows us to present you in the most favorable possible light. Law firms throughout Asia rely on Cypress Recruiting Group because we work with the best candidates and save them a lot of time and money. To assist our candidates, Cypress Recruiting Group provides counseling services on interviewing and resume writing techniques to insure that you effectively present your talents and expertise to hiring partners. Cypress Recruiting Group also understands that, when it comes to compensation, negotiations can often be difficult and awkward for both the firm and the candidate. We are there every step of the way, and we often act as a liaison for candidates and negotiate on their behalf. Additionally, working with a variety of firms in the region allows us to provide you with a comparative view of what compensation various firms are likely to offer you.

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6. How should I contact Cypress Recruiting Group?

Please feel free to ask us any questions by emailing us at info@cypressrecruiting.com.
You may submit your resume at resume@cypressrecruiting.com

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