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How We Work,
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Step.

At Aurrum, our process is designed to make hiring more strategic, efficient, and aligned with your long-term goals.

Fast Turnaround
Relevancy-First
Fully Transparent
Post-Placement Support
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Avg Time to Shortlist
5–10 Days
Candidates Per Brief
3–6 Quality
Retention at 12 Months
98%
Markets Active
6+ Countries

The Four Stages of Every Engagement

Every successful hire starts with a clear process. Our process is designed to eliminate uncertainties, raise the quality of hire, and provide an easier and more enjoyable experience not only for clients but also for candidates. Each stage of the process sees your hiring needs progressing in a focused and accurate manner.

Stage 01
Discovery & Research
Stage 02
Market Analysis
Stage 03
Strategy & Planning
Stage 04
Execution & Support
01
Stage 01Discovery & Research

Understanding Your Hiring Needs First

It is very important to understand your business, your objectives, and the open position before a search starts. So, before commencing outreach, we determine first what a successful candidate means for your team, what difficulties your team can encounter, and what kind of candidate will be the best both for the role and your company culture.

This stage prepares us for the rest of the stages. By agreeing upon the preset standards, we reduce miscommunication, improve the search's accuracy, and target the whole recruitment process from the very start.

Detailed intake call or briefing session
Company culture & team dynamics assessment
Ideal candidate persona development
Written talent brief for your sign-off
Discovery &
Research
Day 1
Kickoff Call
48h
Brief Delivery
Intake SessionTalent BriefPersona Build
Stage 02Market Analysis

Mapping the Talent Landscape

Once we understand your hiring goals, we assess the broader market to identify where the right talent exists and how best to reach it. This includes checking the availability of candidates, the competitiveness of the role, the implications of the location, the salary expectations, and the hiring trends at the moment that can affect the search.

By analyzing the market before execution, we’re able to set realistic expectations, uncover opportunities, and make more informed decisions throughout the recruitment process.

Talent pool sizing and availability mapping
Competitor talent benchmarking
Salary & benefits market data
Passive candidate identification
Market
Intelligence
Broader Reach
80%
Passive Candidates
Talent MappingCompetitor IntelSalary Data
03
Stage 03Strategy & Planning

A Tailored Plan for Every Search

As every company is different, we build each recruitment plan to address your unique circumstances and objectives.

This stage is where planning becomes practical. We align on priorities, timelines, and search direction so that every action moving forward is intentional, efficient, and focused on finding the right result, not just the fastest one.

Bespoke outreach strategy by channel
Interview process design and scheduling
Assessment framework and scoring criteria
Agreed milestones and timeline with client
Planning &
Strategy
100%
Bespoke
24h
Plan Turnaround
Outreach PlanInterview DesignAssessment
Stage 04Execution & Support

Delivering the Right Talent With Ongoing Support

We initiate action by sourcing, screening, engaging, and presenting suitable candidates to you. During this process, we handle communication, coordinate subsequent steps, and maintain the search's progress in a transparent and consistent manner.

Our support doesn’t stop at placement. We continue to stay involved through final decision-making, offer coordination, and post-placement follow-up for both the client and the candidate.

Curated shortlist of 3–6 screened candidates
Full interview coordination & logistics
Offer and package negotiation support
30/60/90 day post-placement check-ins
Execution &
Post-Placement
98%
Retention
90 Day
Follow-Up
ShortlistNegotiationCheck-ins

What to Expect and When

Executive searches and highly niche roles can take 2–4 weeks longer. Volume RPO engagements have dedicated SLAs agreed upfront.

We keep communication consistent throughout the journey from discovery to placement, so that you are always aware of what is going on, what the next steps are, and how the search is progressing.

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Day 1
Kickoff & Brief
Intake call, culture briefing, and talent brief drafted within 24 hours.
Day 2–3
Market Analysis
Talent pool mapped, competitors benchmarked, salary data gathered.
Day 4–5
Outreach Begins
Bespoke candidate engagement launched across agreed channels.
Day 7–10
Shortlist Delivered
3–6 pre-screened, assessed candidates presented with full profiles.
Day 12–18
Interviews
Full interview coordination, debrief support, and candidate management.
Day 20–25
Offer & Acceptance
Package negotiation, offer management, and resignation support.
Day 30–90
Post-Placement
Check-ins at 30, 60, and 90 days to ensure a successful transition.

The Principles Behind Every Search

Six non-negotiable standards that guide every engagement we take on.

Relevance Over Volume

We focus on presenting the right candidates, not just more candidates.

Clear Communication

We keep every step transparent so clients and candidates stay informed and aligned.

Data-Informed Decisions

We use market insights and real hiring signals to guide smarter recruitment strategies.

Candidate-First Experience

We believe strong hiring outcomes come from respectful, thoughtful candidate engagement.

Confidentiality and Trust

Every search is handled with professionalism, discretion, and a long-term relationship focus.

Post-Placement Accountability

Our role doesn’t end at placement; we stay involved to support successful outcomes beyond the hire.

Let's Start the Right Hiring Process.

Aurrum is here to help you move forward with a clear process, stronger strategy, and better hiring outcomes.