How It Works · Process & Timeline

A clear process, with a
senior owner from day one.

You should know what happens after you engage us, and how fast. Every BizFirst search follows the same steps, run by a senior Client Delivery Lead who owns it end to end. Kickoff lands in one to two business days, you get a firm quote usually within 24 hours, and first qualified candidates can arrive in as few as three business days.

The process every search follows

Six steps, one senior owner, no hand-offs.

The models differ in how they are staffed and billed, but the work follows the same path. Your Client Delivery Lead runs all of it, so you always know who to call and what comes next.

Step 01 · Days 1–2

Intake & calibration

A kickoff call within one to two business days to scope the role, must-haves, market realities, and process. You get a firm quote, usually within 24 hours, before any work begins.

Step 02 · Sourcing

Sourcing & outreach

Targeted sourcing across job boards, our networks, and direct search, plus personalized outreach to passive candidates who are not applying anywhere. You reach people the postings alone never would.

Step 03 · First submissions

Screening & shortlist

Every candidate is screened for fit, motivation, and requirements. You review a short list of qualified, interested people, and every submission is personally reviewed before it reaches you.

Step 04 · Interviews

Interviews & feedback

We coordinate scheduling, gather structured feedback, and recalibrate the search as you learn what you like. You stay in control of every decision while we carry the process.

Step 05 · Offer

Offer & close

Offer strategy, reference support, and close management all the way to a signed acceptance, so strong candidates do not slip away at the finish line.

Step 06 · After the hire

Guarantee & follow-through

DirectHire placements carry a 90-day replacement guarantee. PartnerHire clients keep an ongoing, embedded partnership that scales up and down with hiring. It is why 94% of our placements stay past 90 days.

Common questions

Process and timeline, answered.

How fast will I see candidates?

It depends on the model. PartnerHire clients typically get first qualified submissions within about three business days of kickoff, and DirectHire within five to seven business days. Timelines vary with role difficulty, seniority, clearance, and interview pace.

What happens right after I engage BizFirst?

We schedule a kickoff call within one to two business days to scope the role and calibrate, and you get a firm quote, usually within 24 hours. From there your Client Delivery Lead owns the search through sourcing, screening, interviews, and offer.

Who runs my search day to day?

A senior Client Delivery Lead owns your search end to end, backed by experienced recruiters. Every candidate submission is personally reviewed before it reaches you, so you are not left sorting through unscreened resumes.

Do you guarantee placements?

DirectHire placements include a 90-day replacement guarantee. If a placed candidate leaves or does not work out within 90 days, we run a replacement search with no additional placement fee, subject to the terms in your agreement.

How long does the whole process take?

For most searches, first submissions land within days and offers are typically reached within a few weeks, depending on role difficulty, interview pace, and the model you choose. Boutique does not mean slow; a light client load per lead is what keeps searches moving.

Ready to start a search?

Tell us the roles you are filling and your timeline. We will recommend the right model, book the kickoff, and send a firm quote, usually within one business day.

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