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| Cohort | Agency Recruiters | DIY Hiring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIRING PROCESS | An end-to-end hiring process — run for you | Candidate introductions only — then it's over to you and your team | You design and run the entire hiring process yourself |
| CANDIDATES | Sourced, attracted, and assessed specifically for your company and role | CVs from the recruiter’s pipeline — sent to multiple companies | Direct applicants to your adverts |
| CANDIDATE PIPELINE | You keep the entire pipeline and can hire from it again — no additional charges | They keep the pipeline — and charge you to hire from it again | You keep the entire pipeline and can hire from it again |
| PROCESS, SYSTEMS & IP | You keep the unique marketing and process IP we build together | Recruiters keep their process and know-how | You keep everything you build |
| INTERVIEWS | Structured interviews run with you, using proven frameworks | Basic screening calls — then you run all interviews | Interviews you design and refine as you go |
| OFFERS & NEGOTIATION | We help structure and close the offer — fixed fee regardless of salary | Paid as a % of salary — incentivised to maximise the offer | You negotiate directly |
| COST PER HIRE | £2–3k (paid for success) | £7–15k (paid for success) | Your time (with no guarantee of success) |