Reverse Recruiting Process | How Reverse Recruiters Work (Steps & KPIs)

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Trusted partner in executive job search

Reverse Recruiting Process, Done‑for‑You

Managers → C‑suite: warm introductions to hiring leaders & executive recruiters, precision cold outreach, and targeted applications to high‑fit roles — executed confidentially.

Confidential. No sales pressure.

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// OUR PROCESS

The Three‑Channel Engine

Senior hiring doesn’t run through job boards alone. Our engine balances referred access with coverage — so you’re seen as a vetted candidate, not just another application.

Calibrated outreach to hiring leaders & executive recruiters; alumni & second‑degree referrals.
Role‑specific submissions to high‑fit postings (no blasts), each paired with matching warm/cold follow‑ups.
Short, value‑led outreach to mapped decision‑makers where warm paths don’t exist — without spam.
From strategy to scalable interview callbacks
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Warm introductions → (Included with Enhanced)

We customize resumes, optimize LinkedIn, submit many relevant job applications per week, follow up with decision-makers, network, interview, and negotiate.
02.

Targeted applications (no blasts) → Paired with outreach

We use an aggressive application and networking strategy, including follow-ups with 3+ contacts per company and booking calls with recruiters and hiring managers.
03.

Precision cold outreach → Value‑led, mapped

Recruiter Campaigns: Reach out to ~3,000+ recruiters who specialize in your industry or function. Reach out to your "future bosses," make valuable connections and get interviews.
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Published KPIs → Visible activity targets

Our average time to first interview is 16-23 days from starting our service. Our average placement time is 2.5 months over the past year.

Why this beats single‑channel approaches

Why single‑channel approaches leave results on the table

Only applying? You wait in line. Introductions add context and speed.

Only networking? Unpredictable. Applications + precision expand surface area now.

Only cold outreach? Low trust. Introductions + posted‑role fit raise relevance and response.

Bottom line: More surface area, more credibility, and more control—made visible with weekly KPIs.

Reverse Recruiting — Clear Timeline. Real Accountability.

Drafts in 5–7 business days. Revisions in 48 hours. 4-week active campaign after approval.

Document prep duration varies with client responsiveness.

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Prepare

On Track
  • Kickoff, Intake & Positioning
  • Resume v1 + LinkedIn v1 5–7 BD
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  • Two Revision Cycles 48h
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Final Approval
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Launch

On Track
  • Finalize Target Company List
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  • Recruiter & Headhunter Outreach
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  • Personalized LinkedIn Outreach
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Engage

On Track
  • Daily Outreach & Follow-ups
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  • Interview Prep & Coordination
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  • End-of-Campaign Summary
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kpis
// Measured. Managed.

KPIs we publish and review together:

  • Accepted introductions (this week; MTD)

  • Applications submitted (this week; MTD)

  • Precision messages & reply rate (by channel)

  • Interviews scheduled (screen / first‑round / panel)

  • Top opportunities & next‑7‑day actions
    → See monthly targets by plan → /reverse-recruiting/pricing/

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VP of Professional Services
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Definition

Reverse recruiter vs. traditional recruiter

A reverse recruiter works for you—running the search, mapping targets, driving introductions, applications, and outreach to generate interviews. Traditional/contingency recruiters work for the employer to fill their roles. Reverse recruiting is a managed search built around your goals.

Reverse recruiter

Candidate-focused

Works for you

End-to-end search

Target mapping

Apps + follow-ups

Weekly KPIs

Traditional recruiter

Employer-focused

Employer’s agent

Match to reqs

Employer reporting

Not candidate-run

Req-bound focus

Yes. We pair direct networking with targeted applications to high-fit posted roles.

A scheduled conversation with an internal recruiter or hiring manager for a specific open role; agency screens count when tied to an identified client role.

Yes—direct introductions + precision outreach expand beyond job boards; Enhanced Package only

No blasts. Controlled cadence; each submission is tailored to scope/keywords and paired with outreach to decision-makers.

Yes. Name-controlled outreach, approved lists, and NDAs upon request.

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