FAQ’s & Insights.
Questions answered about, Flat Fee Recruitment, job boards, recruitment technology and recruitment processes + recruitment data.
What kind of roles should you advertise on LinkedIn?
Understanding where LinkedIn works best can help businesses avoid wasted spend and attract stronger candidates more efficiently.
What are LinkedIn job slots – and can you use them without a subscription?
For a small fixed fee you can access LinkedIn’s premium job advertising feature, without worrying about costly long-term subscriptions.
Recruitment noise – How do I deal with it?
These 6 practical tips will help prevent noise from derailing your recruitment campaigns and ensure the best candidates don’t get lost in the process.
How to stop wasting money on Indeed
Lots of businesses waste money on Indeed with little to show for it. These tips will help you get the most out of your campaigns and help you actually hire.
How do I write a job advert that works on Indeed?
A strong job advert should highlight your business value and convert views into applications. These tips will help your vacancies stand out.
When – and when not – to advertise on Indeed
If you advertise on Indeed, understanding when it works and when it doesn’t, can make a significant difference to your hiring success.
How does Indeed pricing actually work?
Indeed’s sponsorship model is not always straightforward. To get the most from your ads, it pays to understand how best to allocate your budget
Why does Indeed feel so different now?
As Indeed has grown as a job board, features, pricing models and visibility rules have all evolved, often at the expense of user friendliness. This article explains why Indeed feels so different now, and how to adapt your recruitment strategy.
How quickly can you get my advert live?
Most adverts can go live within 4 to 12 hours of receiving your full brief. Speed is critical in today’s market, and structured processes ensure you don’t miss strong candidates.
Do I need HR experience to use a flat fee recruitment service?
You do not need an HR team to use flat fee recruitment. We adapt to your capacity, offering as much or as little support as you need, and even stepping in to manage workload when required.
What’s included in your flat fee recruitment campaign?
Our flat-fee packages include professionally written job adverts, job board distribution, applicant tracking technology, and branded communication – with optional screening, interviews, and proactive outreach if required.
How much can I save compared to a traditional recruitment agency?
Traditional agencies charge up to 25% of salary, which can mean thousands in fees per hire. Flat-fee recruitment offers predictable costs and can reduce hiring expenses by up to 80%.
What makes Flat Fee Recruitment different from a recruitment agency?
We charge a fixed fee, not a percentage of salary. That means no commission-based pressure, no hidden costs, and no candidate ownership issues, just flexible recruitment support designed around your business.
What is Flat Fee Recruitment?
Flat-fee recruitment is a fixed-price hiring model that replaces traditional percentage-based agency fees. Instead of paying 15–25% of a candidate’s salary, you pay a transparent upfront cost for advertising and recruitment support, regardless of who you hire.
12 Days of Christmas: Reasons to advertise jobs in December
December is often written off as a dead month for recruitment. In reality, it is one of the most misunderstood parts of the hiring calendar.
How did we do? The Flat Fee Recruiter Survey 2023
We’re really pleased to have received lots of responses from this year’s client survey. If you completed it for us – thank you so much! Read the full report…
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