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Recruiting firm or freelance marketplace?
A marketplace gives you access to thousands of profiles. A recruiting firm gives you four to six people who have already been tested for your role.
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| RemoteVetted (recruiting firm) | Freelance marketplaces | |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the screening | We do: a search for your role | You do: post, read applications, interview |
| Vetting | English and skills tests, recruiter interview, reference check, background check | Profiles and reviews, mostly self-reported |
| Who applies | People we recruited for this role | Anyone on the platform |
| Commitment | A dedicated professional, from 20 hours a week | Often several clients at once |
| What you pay | Your professional directly, plus a one-time placement fee when you choose | Platform fees on every payment |
| Your time | A consultation, a job description meeting and your interviews | Hours of sifting and testing for every hire |
| If it doesn't work out | 12-month replacement guarantee: a new search | Start over |
The real cost of a marketplace is your time
Posting a job is free and fast. Then the applications arrive, often dozens in a day. Reading them, checking which claims are true, testing skills and interviewing takes hours you were trying to save by hiring in the first place.
A recruiting firm does that work for a living. You describe the role once, and you spend your time only on the finalists.
A freelancer or a team member
Marketplaces are built for projects: a logo, a website fix, a one-off task. They work well for that. A role that runs every day, such as your phones, your inbox, your books or your schedule, needs someone who is there every day, during your hours, and who is not juggling five other clients.
When a marketplace makes sense
For a short project with a clear deliverable, hire a freelancer. For an ongoing role in your business, hire a professional who was recruited and vetted for it.
How it works
From first call to first day
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Free consultation
Tell us about your business and the help you need. $0 to start.
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Build the job description
Your dedicated hiring manager turns your needs into a clear role.
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Tailored search
We recruit for your role and present 4–6 curated candidates within one week.
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Interview your favorites
Meet your candidates one-on-one. Your hiring manager can join to help you compare.
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Hire with confidence
Pick your professional, pay them directly, and you're covered for 12 months.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Can't I vet candidates myself?
You can. It takes a skills test for each role, a way to check English and references, and the time to do it for every applicant. That is the work we take off your plate.
Do your professionals work for other clients at the same time?
They are recruited for your role and your hours, full-time or part-time from 20 hours a week.
How fast can I meet candidates?
Once your job description is final, you meet 4–6 curated candidates within one week.