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Our Proven Recruitment Process

Systematic, transparent, and designed to deliver exceptional results every time

At Stakteck, we don’t believe in black-box recruitment. Our process is transparent, systematic, and collaborative. You’ll know exactly what’s happening at every stage, with regular updates and clear communication throughout.

Our Proven Recruitment Process

Phase 1: Requirement Understanding & Strategy

Duration: 1–2 days

What Happens:

We begin with a deep discovery session to truly understand your needs—not just the job description, but the context, culture, and success criteria.

Activities:

  • Intake meeting with hiring manager and/or HR team
  • Role clarity: Responsibilities, must-have vs. nice-to-have skills, growth potential
  • Team dynamics: Who they’ll work with, reporting structure, collaboration style
  • Cultural fit: Company values, work environment, team personality
  • Compensation: Budget range, benefits, equity/bonus structure
  • Timeline: Urgency, ideal start date, flexibility
  • Success metrics: What does success look like in the first 90 days, 6 months, 1 year?

Deliverables:

  • Refined job description
  • Candidate persona document
  • Sourcing strategy
  • Timeline and milestones
  • Communication plan

Your Involvement:

1–2 hour intake meeting, review of documentation

Phase 2: Strategic Sourcing

Duration: 2–5 days

What Happens:

We cast a wide but targeted net to identify potential candidates through multiple channels.

Sourcing Channels:

  • Proprietary Database
  • Active Job Boards
  • Passive Candidate Outreach
  • Employee Referrals
  • Technology Communities

Technologies Used:

  • AI-powered candidate discovery
  • Boolean search optimization
  • Resume parsing and matching
  • Automated outreach sequencing

Your Involvement:

Minimal — we keep you updated on progress

Phase 3: Candidate Screening & Assessment

Duration: 3–5 days

What Happens:

Every identified candidate goes through rigorous multi-stage screening before we present them to you.

Screening Stages:

Stage 1: Resume Review (Automated + Manual)
  • AI-powered initial screening for keywords and experience
  • Manual review by recruitment consultant
  • Verification of basic qualifications
  • Outcome: 60–70% filtered out
Stage 2: Initial Phone Screening (15–20 minutes)
  • Current situation and availability
  • Salary expectations alignment
  • Location and relocation willingness
  • Basic motivation and interest check
  • Notice period confirmation
  • Outcome: Additional 40% filtered out
Stage 3: Detailed Technical Screening (45–60 minutes)
  • In-depth technical discussion by our technical recruiters
  • Technology stack and hands-on experience verification
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking assessment
  • Previous projects deep-dive
  • Technical red flags identification
  • Outcome: Another 30% filtered out
Stage 4: Skills Assessment (When applicable)
  • Online coding tests (for developers)
  • Case studies (for product managers, designers)
  • Technical assignments (for architects, leads)
  • Portfolio review (for designers, frontend developers)
  • Outcome: 20% filtered out
Stage 5: Behavioral & Cultural Assessment (30–45 minutes)
  • Work style and preferences
  • Team collaboration examples
  • Conflict resolution scenarios
  • Career goals and motivations
  • Cultural fit indicators
  • Red flag identification (job hopping, negative attitude, etc.)
Stage 6: Background Verification (Initial)
  • Employment history verification
  • Educational qualification checks
  • LinkedIn profile cross-verification
  • Reference checks (when possible at this stage)

Quality Check:

Only top 5–10% of sourced candidates make it through all screening stages.

Your Involvement:

Minimal — we do the heavy lifting.

Phase 4: Candidate Presentation

Duration: 1–2 days after screening

What Happens:

We present you with a curated shortlist of the best-matched candidates with detailed profiles.

What You Receive:

Detailed Candidate Profile for Each Candidate:
  • Executive Summary
  • Resume (formatted consistently)
  • Assessment Notes
  • Practical Details
  • Our Recommendation
Typical Submission:
  • First batch: 3–5 candidates within 48–72 hours
  • Subsequent batches: Based on feedback and requirements
  • Quality over quantity — we won’t flood you with profiles

Your Involvement:

  • Review profiles (30–60 minutes)
  • Provide shortlist/rejection feedback
  • Indicate interview availability

Phase 5: Interview Coordination

Duration: Varies based on availability

What Happens:

We manage all interview logistics seamlessly, ensuring a great experience for both you and the candidates.

Our Coordination Services:

For Candidates:
  • Interview scheduling with flexible options
  • Location/video link details
  • Interviewer names and roles
  • What to prepare and expect
  • Company research brief
  • Interview best practices tips
  • Confirmation reminders
For You:
  • Candidate profiles resent as reminder
  • Interview schedule with buffer time
  • Video conferencing setup (if remote)
  • Recommended interview focus areas
  • Evaluation criteria suggestions
  • Feedback collection forms

Interview Formats We Support:

  • In-person interviews at your office
  • Video interviews (Zoom, Meet, Teams)
  • Phone screenings
  • Panel interviews
  • Multiple rounds
  • Technical assignments between rounds
  • On-site visits

Your Involvement:

  • Conduct interviews
  • Provide timely feedback (same day preferred)
  • Indicate next steps

Phase 6: Feedback & Iteration

Duration: Continuous throughout process

What Happens:

We gather detailed feedback after every interview and use it to refine our search.

Feedback We Collect:

  • Strengths observed
  • Concerns or gaps
  • Cultural fit assessment
  • Comparison to other candidates
  • Decision: Advance / Reject / Hold
  • Specific reasons for rejection (helps us improve)

How We Use Feedback:

  • Refine candidate criteria
  • Adjust sourcing strategy
  • Modify screening questions
  • Recalibrate assessment standards
  • Source different candidate profiles if needed

Communication:

  • Quick turnaround on feedback
  • Open discussion about what’s working and what’s not
  • Course correction as needed

Your Involvement:

  • Provide honest, detailed feedback
  • 15–30 minutes post-interview

Phase 7: Offer Management

Duration: 1–3 days

What Happens:

When you’ve identified your chosen candidate, we facilitate a smooth offer process and negotiation.

Our Role in Offer Management:

Pre-Offer:
  • Final expectation confirmation with candidate
  • Check for competing offers or situations
  • Gauge acceptance probability
  • Discuss any concerns or hesitations
Offer Presentation:
  • We present your offer to candidate
  • Explain all components (base, bonus, equity, benefits)
  • Answer candidate questions
  • Set decision timeline
Negotiation (If Needed):
  • Understand candidate’s concerns
  • Facilitate discussion between both parties
  • Find win-win solutions
  • Provide market data for reference
  • Manage expectations on both sides
Offer Acceptance:
  • Secure written acceptance
  • Confirm start date and notice period
  • Discuss resignation planning
  • Pre-joining formalities

Your Involvement:

  • Approve offer details
  • Flexibility for negotiation (if any)
  • Welcome message to candidate

Phase 8: Pre-Joining Engagement

Duration: Notice period (typically 30–90 days)

What Happens:

The period between offer acceptance and joining is critical. We keep candidates engaged and excited.

Engagement Activities:

  • Regular check-ins with candidate
  • Address cold feet or concerns
  • Counter-offer management (if any)
  • Documentation support (resignation letter, etc.)
  • Answer questions about onboarding
  • Maintain excitement and commitment
  • Early exit negotiation assistance
  • Reminder of start date and logistics

Risk Mitigation:

  • Monitor candidate sentiment
  • Alert you to any concerns
  • Reduce offer drop-off risk
  • Ensure smooth resignation

Your Involvement:

  • Optional welcome email or call
  • Share onboarding details
  • Answer candidate questions

Phase 9: Onboarding Support

Duration: First week

What Happens:

We ensure the candidate’s first week is smooth and successful.

Day 1:
  • First day check-in
  • Ensure smooth arrival and documentation
  • Address any initial concerns
Week 1:
  • Mid-week check-in
  • Ensure onboarding is progressing well
  • Candidate settling in well
  • No immediate red flags

Your Involvement:

  • Conduct proper onboarding
  • Share feedback on first week

Phase 10: Post-Placement Follow-Up

Duration: 90 days (guarantee period)

What Happens:

Our relationship doesn’t end at placement. We monitor success through the probation period.

Follow-Up Schedule:

  • Week 2: Check-in with both parties
  • Week 4: 1-month milestone review
  • Week 8: 2-month review
  • Week 12: End of probation review

What We Monitor:

  • Performance and productivity
  • Cultural integration
  • Relationship with team and manager
  • Candidate satisfaction
  • Any concerns from either side

Issue Resolution:

  • If issues arise, we facilitate discussion
  • Help find solutions before they escalate
  • Replacement activation if necessary

Replacement Guarantee:

If candidate leaves within 90 days (for performance or fit reasons), we provide free replacement within 30 days.

Your Involvement:

  • 5–10 minute check-in calls
  • Honest feedback on candidate performance
  • Alert us to any concerns early
Success Metrics

Process Success Metrics

48-72 hours

Time-to-first-submission

5-7 days

Time-to-shortlist

14-21 days

Time-to-offer

80%+

Profiles-to-shortlist ratio

60%+

Interview-to-offer ratio

95%+

Offer acceptance rate

<5%

Drop-off rate during notice

90%+

90-day retention

Customization & Flexibility

While this is our standard process, we understand every organization is different. We can customize

Interview stages

Skip or add rounds as needed

Assessment methods

Use your preferred tools and tests

Communication freq.

Daily, weekly, or as needed

Submission batches

Send all at once or in phases

Timeline

Expedite for urgent roles or extend for passive searches

Communication Protocol

Regular Updates

Daily

During active sourcing and interviewing phases (if requested)

Weekly

Status reports with metrics

Ad-hoc

Immediate updates on important developments

Channels:
  1. Email for formal updates and candidate profiles
  2. WhatsApp/Phone for quick coordination
  3. Video calls for detailed discussions
  4. Shared dashboard access for real-time status (optional)
Single Point of Contact:
  1. You’ll have a dedicated recruitment consultant who owns your requirements end-to-end.

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