PROOF AND NEXT STEPS · KOV CAREER AGENCY
A founder-led model with direct accountability.
KOV is led by Daniel Ade, who works across private career representation and independent executive talent sourcing.
The founder profile should explain the agency's two distinct practices and working approach without adding credentials, placements or affiliations that are not verified.
DEFINE THE CONTEXT
Start with the role, market or question—not assumptions.
The founder profile should explain the agency's two distinct practices and working approach without adding credentials, placements or affiliations that are not verified.
KOV is led by Daniel Ade, who works across private career representation and independent executive talent sourcing. The first step is to make the decision criteria clear enough to guide useful research and practical next actions.
- Direct founder involvement
- Candidate and employer engagements kept distinct
- Research-led and human-reviewed work
RESEARCH BEFORE ACTION
Use relevant evidence to set priorities.
Direct founder involvement; Candidate and employer engagements kept distinct; Research-led and human-reviewed work; Scope agreed before an engagement begins. These considerations help you and KOV distinguish a genuine fit from a surface-level match.
Direct founder involvement; Candidate and employer engagements kept distinct; Research-led and human-reviewed work; Scope agreed before an engagement begins. Use these points as a starting framework and confirm current facts with the relevant employer or qualified adviser.
- Candidate and employer engagements kept distinct
- Research-led and human-reviewed work
- Scope agreed before an engagement begins
AGREE THE NEXT STEP
Keep scope, approvals and expectations explicit.
Share whether you are exploring career representation or talent sourcing. KOV can explain the relevant process.
Before work begins, KOV and the client confirm responsibilities, deliverables, approvals, communication and fees in writing. The client remains responsible for their decisions and any specialist legal, immigration, tax or compensation advice.
- Confirm the target and the work included
- Agree information-sharing and approval preferences
- Set practical updates and review points
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you start a conversation.
What should I share to start?
KOV is led by Daniel Ade, who works across private career representation and independent executive talent sourcing. Start with the role or question, relevant markets and practical constraints; share sensitive details only when they are needed.
Does this service guarantee a job, hire or timeline?
No. KOV can carry out only the activities agreed in writing. Employers control hiring decisions, and market conditions and timing remain outside KOV’s control.
How are fees handled?
Fees are discussed directly by message, alongside scope and deliverables, and agreed in writing before work begins.
START A CONFIDENTIAL CONVERSATION
Discuss your situation directly.
Share whether you are exploring career representation or talent sourcing. KOV can explain the relevant process.
KOV works remotely across agreed markets; this page does not imply a local office or guaranteed outcome. Engagement scope and fees are discussed directly by message and agreed in writing before work begins.