Hire your next team member in 4 days.
We handle sourcing, screening, and shortlisting. You just interview the top 3 — pre-vetted, with notes and salary expectations. 88.3% stay past year one.
or your next search is free.
- 01
Share the role
Two-minute brief or a 15-min call. We map must-haves, comp band, and culture cues.
- 02
We shortlist 3 in 4 days
Sourced, screened, and interviewed. You only see the top 3, with notes and salary expectations.
- 03
You interview, we close
Run final interviews. We handle the offer, references, contract, and onboarding.
4 Days
Avg. Time to Shortlist
88.3%
12-Month Retention
2M+
Candidate Network
1,500+
Successful Placements
Top operators worldwide trust us to find their next great hire. From entry-level talent to C-suite executives, we combine deep market knowledge with a rigorous vetting process to deliver candidates who don't just fill roles—they excel in them.
Trusted by leading companies across 4 continents
Recruitment Services
Flexible solutions designed to match your hiring volume, timeline, and budget
Contingent Recruitment
Pay only when we successfully place a candidate. Ideal for standard hiring needs with flexible timelines.
- No upfront fees
- 15-25% placement fee
- 90-day replacement guarantee
- Access to our talent network
Retained Search
Dedicated resources for critical hires. Best for senior roles, confidential searches, and hard-to-fill positions.
- Dedicated search team
- Exclusive candidate access
- Comprehensive market mapping
- 90-day replacement guarantee
Embedded Talent Partner
A recruiter embedded within your team. Perfect for scaling companies with ongoing hiring needs.
- On-site or remote placement
- Full ATS integration
- Weekly hiring reviews
- Employer brand advocacy
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Full ownership of your recruitment function. Enterprise solution for high-volume, complex hiring.
- End-to-end recruitment
- Technology & analytics
- Dedicated account team
- Custom SLAs
How We Find Talent
Multiple sourcing channels ensure we find the best candidates—not just the ones actively looking
2M+ Candidate Network
Access our extensive database of pre-vetted professionals across 4 continents.
Active Headhunting
Proactive outreach to passive candidates who aren't actively job hunting but match your exact requirements.
Expert Matching
Our specialist recruiters match candidates based on skills, culture fit, career trajectory, and growth potential.
Referral Networks
Tap into trusted referral networks within specific industries and professional communities worldwide.
Our Process
Fast, supportive and flexible. We help you hire top global talent without the usual complexity.
Book a Free Hiring Consultation
Tell us what roles you're hiring for, where you need talent, and what your ideal candidate looks like. Our experts will guide you on market fit, salary expectations, and timelines.
Zero Risk. You pay nothing if you don't hire anyone.
Meet Our Team & Review Profiles
Get Pre-Vetted Candidate Profiles. Our recruiters tap into a wide talent pool to deliver only the most relevant and qualified candidates. You'll receive handpicked profiles tailored to your specific hiring requirements. No endless resumes to review.
Interview, Select and Hire
We schedule interviews, gather your feedback, and repeat until you find the right fit. Our team supports you through salary negotiation and offer management so you hire with confidence.
Scale With Ongoing Support
Whether you're hiring one role or building an entire team, we help you scale with remote-ready and cross-border talent. You can reduce hiring and payroll costs by up to 80 percent. Need to hire again? We're ready when you are.
Contact Us Today
Fast shortlists Receive qualified profiles in as little as 4 days • Expert recruiters Specialists in global and local hiring • Flexible support Perfect for one hire or full team builds • Ready to Hire Smarter Let's help you find the talent you need faster
Book Your Free Consultation TodayZero Risk. You pay nothing if you don't hire anyone.
Our Guarantees
We stand behind every placement. Your success is our reputation.
30-Day Replacement Guarantee
For contingent placements: If a hire doesn't work out within 30 days, we'll find a replacement at no additional cost.
90-Day Replacement Guarantee
For retained and executive searches: Extended protection with a full replacement search if the placement doesn't succeed within 90 days.
Quality Assurance Commitment
We stand behind every candidate we present. If you're not satisfied with the shortlist quality, we'll restart the search with a revised strategy.
88.3% Retention Rate
Our rigorous vetting process results in industry-leading retention. 88.3% of our placements remain in role after 12 months.
What Our Clients Say
Don't just take our word for it—hear from the companies we've helped build exceptional teams
I think CareerBuddy is the only recruitment company I've worked with that understands startup hiring and I have worked with many. You take action fast, understand the uncertainty, need for nimbleness and working in iterations throughout the whole process. You're mentally present and almost always help me clarify my implicit needs I haven't even identified. The best part has always been the quality of people on the other side of the process.
Richmond Bassey
Co-founder/CEO, Bamboo Invest
CareerBuddy is the best kept secret in the world of startup recruiting without a doubt. We can't recommend them enough, we have tried a lot of recruiting partners even 'high profile' ones but with little or no success. CareerBuddy makes recruiting look easy. They understand our business like no other organization we work with and they continue to help us with some of our most critical roles.
Anu Adasolom
Chief Executive Officer, Sabi
CareerBuddy gets it. Hiring isn't a walk in the park but they make the recruitment process a lot less daunting. From how quickly they are able to source for candidates to ensuring the sourced candidates are of high quality and are a great fit for our company, they're great at what they do.
Cadana
Startup client
CareerBuddy delivers 100% all of the time with quality pool of candidates and great turn around time making my job a lot easier.
Faisal Bahir
People Manager, Crowdforce
Roles We Fill
Specialized expertise across every function and seniority level
Technology
- Software Engineers
- Product Managers
- Data Scientists
- DevOps Engineers
- UI/UX Designers
Finance
- Financial Analysts
- Accountants
- Controllers
- Risk Managers
- Auditors
Sales & Marketing
- Sales Directors
- Account Executives
- Marketing Managers
- Growth Leads
- BDRs
Operations
- Operations Managers
- Supply Chain
- HR Business Partners
- Office Managers
- Project Managers
Executive
- C-Suite
- VPs
- Directors
- General Managers
- Board Advisors
Customer Success
- Customer Success Managers
- Support Engineers
- Implementation Leads
- Account Managers
- Training Specialists
Additional Services
International Hiring
Combined with our EOR service, hire talent in 50+ African countries compliantly without setting up local entities.
Talent Mapping
Comprehensive market analysis showing available talent pools, compensation benchmarks, and competitor hiring patterns.
Urgent Hiring
Expedited recruitment for critical roles with qualified candidates presented within 4 days.
Contract-to-Hire
Try before you commit. Start with a contract arrangement and convert to permanent when you're confident it's the right fit.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Clear, competitive rates aligned with industry standards.
Contingent
15-20%
of annual salary
Standard recruitment with success-based fee
Retained
25-30%
of annual salary
Dedicated search for executive roles
Embedded / RPO
Custom
monthly retainer
Volume-based pricing for ongoing needs
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Find Your Next Great Hire?
Tell us about your hiring needs. We'll show you how we can help.
recruitment@thecareerbuddy.com
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- 4-day average time to shortlist
- 88.3% 12-month retention rate
- Replacement guarantees on all placements