After placement

We don't disappear
after day one.

Most agencies close the file the moment you sign. We run structured performance check-ins at 30, 60, and 90 days — not as a courtesy call, but as the mechanism behind our replacement guarantee. If something's off, we catch it in month one or two, not day 89.

30
Day 30 check-in

Role clarity

We run a structured call with you and the new hire to make sure the first month has landed right.

  • Are KPIs and expectations clearly understood?
  • Is consistent feedback being given?
  • Are there any early gaps we should address?
60
Day 60 check-in

Progression

We track how things are developing — not just whether the person is still there, but whether they're thriving.

  • Are they performing against the expectations set at the start?
  • Is feedback flowing, or has it gone quiet?
  • Do we need to course-correct anything?
90
Day 90 check-in

Go-forward

The final checkpoint before the guarantee window closes. At this point, we should be confident the hire is working — and we'll tell you honestly if we're not.

  • Is the trajectory solid going into month four?
  • Decision point: "We're good" or "Let's talk contingency"
  • This is the data point behind our replacement guarantee
"That's not a recruitment agency. That's a hiring partner. Most competitors can't sustain that overhead — which is exactly why it's a differentiator."
Our commitment, in writing

Side by side

The honest comparison

We know how the industry works. Here's how we choose to do it differently.

What we're comparing
Assertive Recruiting
Typical agency
Shortlist size
3–5 vetted candidates
15–20 CVs to wade through
Candidate assessment
Written assessment, motivations, comp
CV forwarding with a short note
Your point of contact
Senior recruiter, start to finish
Handed to a junior after the sale
Fee model
Small activation fee, 18% on placement
Pure contingency or high upfront fees
Specialisation
Sales, Marketing, Creative, Ops, Admin
Everything, for everyone
After placement
30/60/90-day structured check-ins
Gone the moment you sign the invoice

What this means for you

The four things that actually matter

Every difference on that table traces back to one of these four commitments.

We only work roles we can fill

Before we take a brief, we'll tell you honestly whether the role fits our network and specialisms. If it doesn't, we won't take your money. It's a simple filter that keeps our fill rate high and your time well spent.

We decline roles that aren't a fit

Every shortlist comes with a written brief

For each candidate we put forward, you receive a written assessment covering their skills, motivations, compensation expectations, and why we think they're the right fit — plus a short video introduction from the candidate. You should know exactly who you're meeting before the interview starts.

Candidate briefs included on every shortlist

You speak to the person doing the search

There's no hand-off to a junior after the discovery call. The same person who understands your business is the one sourcing, screening, and presenting candidates. That continuity is how nuance survives the process.

Senior recruiter on every search

Speed without volume

A fast shortlist of three strong candidates beats a slow shortlist of fifteen weak ones. We focus our effort before we come to you, not after. Most searches move from brief to shortlist within two to three weeks.

Shortlist delivered within 2–3 weeks

By the numbers

Results that speak for themselves

3–5
Candidates per shortlist, on average
18%
Transparent placement fee, no hidden extras
2–3wk
Average time from brief to first shortlist
100%
Of our placement fee is success-only

How it works

Our process, from brief to hire

Four steps. No hand-offs. No fluff.

Step 1

Discovery call

We learn the role, the team, the culture, and what good actually looks like for you.

Step 2

Active search

We source, screen, and assess candidates across our network and beyond — not just on LinkedIn.

Step 3

Written shortlist

3–5 candidates with a full written brief each: skills, motivations, expectations, our assessment, and a short video introduction from the candidate.

Step 4

Offer & close

We manage the offer, support both sides through the close, and check in post-start.

Ready to see the difference?

Book a free discovery call. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit for the role — and if we are, we'll show you how quickly we can move.

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