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.
The whole comparison, no fluff.
| 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.
Share the role
Two-minute brief or a 15-min call. We map must-haves, comp band, and culture cues.
We shortlist 3 in 4 days
Our team sources, screens, and interviews — you only see the top 3 with notes and salary expectations.
You interview, we close
Run final interviews. We handle the offer, references, contract, payroll, and onboarding across 50+ countries.
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.
The questions every operator asks.
- How do you vet candidates?
- 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.
- What if none of the 3 candidates are a fit?
- 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.
- How is pricing structured compared with a traditional agency?
- 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.
- Which countries do you cover?
- 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.
- Is the 4-day shortlist promise realistic?
- 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.
4-day promise — or your next search is free. Free 90-day replacement.
Tell us what you're building. You'll get 3 pre-vetted candidates in 4 days — no retainer, no risk.
or email company@thecareerbuddy.com