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CareerBuddy vs. traditional recruiters.

Same talent pool. Different math. 4 days to a shortlist of 3 pre-vetted candidates — or your next search is free.

Find me 3 candidates →Book a 15-min call

4 days

to a shortlist

pre-vetted candidates

to browse

Free

replacement, 90 days

The side-by-side

The whole comparison, no fluff.

CareerBuddy compared with a traditional recruitment agency.
Dimension	CareerBuddy	Traditional recruiter
Time to shortlist	4 days	2–4 weeks
Candidates sent	3, pre-vetted	50+, mostly noise
Upfront cost	$0 to browse	20–30% retainer
Replacement	Free, 90 days	Re-negotiate
Compliance & EOR	Included in 50+ countries	Your problem
Markets	Africa, EU, NA, ME	Usually one country
Hiring-manager time	~2 hrs total	20+ hrs of screening

Three steps. No agency bloat.

How we get to 4 days

01Share the role
Two-minute brief or a 15-min call. We map must-haves, comp band, and culture cues.
02We shortlist 3 in 4 days
Our team sources, screens, and interviews — you only see the top 3 with notes and salary expectations.
03You interview, we close
Run final interviews. We handle the offer, references, contract, payroll, and onboarding across 50+ countries.

Our promise

The 4-day promise — or your next search is free.

We commit to 3 pre-vetted candidates within 4 business days of a signed brief. If we miss the window, your next search is on us. If the hire doesn't work out in the first 90 days, we replace them — free.

Find me 3 candidates →0%risk to you

The questions every operator asks.

Every candidate goes through a four-stage process: CV and portfolio screen, structured competency interview, technical or domain assessment, and a reference check. Only the top ~5% reach a shortlist.

We replace the shortlist at no extra cost. If the eventual hire doesn't work out in the first 90 days, we replace them free.

Browsing and shortlists are free. You pay a single flat success fee only when you hire — no retainer. EOR, outsourcing, and BPO are monthly per seat with no setup fees.

Africa, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Employer-of-record coverage spans 50+ countries, so we sign the local contract and you don't need an entity.

Four business days from a signed brief to three vetted candidates in your inbox. 93% of roles hit that window; hard-to-find specialist roles can take 7–10 days and we say so upfront.

Your next hire is four days away.

Tell us what you're building. You'll get 3 pre-vetted candidates in 4 days — no retainer, no risk.

4-day promise — or your next search is free.
Free 90-day replacement.