Most recruiting firms charge you upfront regardless of outcome. AccordTalents works differently. We conduct a full pilot engagement at no cost — structured intake, manual review of your entire applicant pool, and a shortlist of 3–5 interview-ready finalists delivered to your hiring manager. If you hire from our shortlist, we charge a one-time fee of 15% of the hired candidate's first year salary. That's it. No retainer. No monthly fees. No payment unless we deliver a hire.
• Structured intake call to align on role requirements, hiring priorities, and shortlist expectations
• Manual review of your entire applicant pool — every application read by a human reviewer
• Shortlist of 3–5 interview-ready finalists selected through structured human review
• Written fit rationale for every finalist — why they made the cut
• Risk flags — anything to watch for before or during the interview
• Interview focus points — specific areas to probe based on each candidate's profile
• Decision support notes for your hiring manager
• Calibration call after delivery to refine criteria for future roles
All of this is delivered before a single dollar changes hands.
If you hire a candidate from our shortlist, a one-time placement fee of 15% of the hired candidate's first year salary applies.
Example:If you hire a candidate with a $60,000 annual salary — your one-time fee is $9,000. No recurring charges. No retainer. Nothing else.
Compare that to traditional recruiting firms who charge the same percentage — but collect it upfront regardless of whether you hire anyone.
We only get paid when you get results.
Volume discounts available for multi-role engagements — discuss during intake call.
Who This Works Best For
• Companies hiring for leadership, specialist, or hard-to-fill roles
• Startups and growing businesses without dedicated HR bandwidth
• Companies frustrated with weak shortlists from their current process
• Any organization that wants a risk-free way to test a better screening approach
If the cost of a bad hire or an open role is higher than a one-time 15% placement fee — AccordTalents is built for you.
What Happens After Your First Engagement
After your pilot role, you can bring AccordTalents back for additional roles anytime. There is no contract, no minimum commitment, and no obligation to continue. Most clients return because the shortlist quality speaks for itself.
Every engagement starts fresh with a structured intake — so whether it's your second role or your tenth, the process is always aligned to exactly what you need.
Ready to see what a risk-free shortlist looks like?
Book a free intake call today. We'll scope the role, align on your requirements, and get started — no payment, no commitment, no risk until you hire.
Contact us at Partnership@accordtalents.com
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