Perfect talent is hard to find, but domain experts can help. Let them send you their referrals.
Traditional talent searches are typically conducted either in-house or through recruitment agencies. In both scenarios, top-tier recruiters tap into their personal networks or seek referrals. While this approach can be efficient, it often limits the pool of potential candidates to a relatively small circle, making it challenging to find the perfect match.
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Our approach aligns with the idea of network co-optation but operates on a larger scale. We leverage extensive professional networks, ensuring a broader reach and faster identification of the talent with the right skills and cultural fit.
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We are connected with professional associations, trade unions, professional social networks, and professional coaching agencies to engage their networks in finding your next hire.
Our talent database covers a wide network of over 1.6 million talent with various expertise areas, including developers, product management, sales, marketing, and finance.
We have served many rapidly growing companies, primarily in the tech and disruptive industrial tech sectors.
Simple, transparent, and fair.
In contrast to traditional recruitment, which often lacks clarity regarding pricing, timelines, and the team overseeing the recruitment process, we offer a guarantee of:
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2 weeks to provide your first shortlist of at least 3 talented candidates.
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100% of shortlisted candidates are vetted by industry experts.
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A flat recruitment fee of €8,000 / $10,000 per open position.
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This commitment to transparency and efficiency sets us apart from the conventional recruitment approach.
How it works.
As easy as pie:
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You send us your job description.
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We review it and share it with a relevant pool of working professionals.
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Co-opters refer great talent from their network and tell us why.
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We filter out results to let you assess & choose the right candidate for your needs.
ROI focused.
We harness the power of artificial intelligence to efficiently sift through our extensive databases. Our focus is on delivering maximum value to all stakeholders:
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Clients: Fast and well-qualified talent delivered at a competitive, fixed price point.
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Talent: Enhanced careers and increased relevance in their job searches.
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"Ambassadors" (those co-opting talent) receive extra earnings while remaining completely free.
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Professional networks: Engage their community through collaboration and build a new source of income.
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In the interest of transparency, efficiency, and overall satisfaction, all co-opters are evaluated based on the relevance of their referrals. Additionally, it's important to note that we are fully GDPR-compliant and have integrated data protection principles into our operations from the outset."
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What kind of rewards can I get for referring someone for a role?In most cases, our community of independent recruiters will be happy to share some of their revenue for placing a successful candidate thanks to a referral. All of the recruiters in our network are independent, and as such, they are free to determine if / how much they would like to offer as a thank you for a referral that got hired. Typically, they will offer a cash reward of €1,000 - €2,000, but high-profile jobs such as C-level professionals may be compensated with more. Bear in mind that the payment of such rewards can only take place after the person hired started their new job and the hiring company pays their corresponding recruitment fee. Please notice that you can choose to redeem your reward in the form of cash, donation (to an organization of your choice) or gift voucher. You may also opt out of the reward and refer people only to help them.
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Can ilabela help me become an independent recruiter?Yes! That is at the core of what we do. We have built a community of experienced recruiters who will personally coach you, and we offer dedicated training programs to help anyone start in the recruitment business. Our programs will prepare you from your first day learning up to your first client invoice, and beyond. We facilitate our crew members with tools and administrative support. You can learn more here.
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Who can I refer for the open roles?You can refer anyone, but we strongly recommend referring only people who are already in your network. This means, people you know from a personal or professional context, other professionals in your field, or people you are connected to on Linkedin. While you can also look for relevant profiles that you are not connected to in any ways, it is highly unlikely that those referrals will be successful. We care about fostering human connections and our recruiters trust that the people that are recommended from our network of ambassadors are likely more relevant than those they can find themselves through the use of public tools such as Linkedin.
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Do ambassadors need to do any type of work?The short answer is no. Our ambassadors will receive e-mail notifications with the open opportunities our premium recruiters are working on, and if you know someone who could be a good match, you can refer them to us. If you are referring someone you know personally, we may ask you for an introduction via email or Linkedin. That is the extent of the work you would have to do as an ambassador.
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If I choose to claim a financial reward for a referral, will I have to pay taxes on that money?Our best guess is that you probably should. However, we are neither tax experts nor financial advisors. It is the sole responsibility of each ambassador to determine whether this income will be taxable to them or not. We recommend you look for professional advice in your jurisdiction if you are unsure.
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Why would I refer someone from my network to your open roles?Essentially, because you're happy to help others. You will be helping our community of independent recruiters find the best talent for their roles. You will also be helping the people in your network, like your friends or current/former colleagues, by pointing them to opportunities they might otherwise never hear about. Additionally, some recruiters will choose to offer a financial incentive for an ambassador who refers someone who gets hired for the role. Whether the recruiter wants to share some of their revenue for a referral, and how much they share, is completely up to them. You can also choose whether or not you want to accept money for your help. If you choose not to take any money for helping, you may turn the money down, or donate it to a charity of your choice.
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How can I be part of Ilabela network?Interested in becoming part of our circular network? If you're a company, please contact us at contact@ilabela.io. If you're a talented individual, register on the Ambassadors page. Together, we can achieve great things.
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Why invest in Our Services?At Ilabela, we believe in clarity and transparency when it comes to our pricing. We charge a fixed €5,000/$6,000 per open position for our services, and here's what you get in return: Enhanced Company Profile: We work diligently to bolster your company's image in the talent market though our onboarding briefing session. Vetted Qualified Candidates: Our network and tools ensures that only the most qualified individuals make it to your candidate shortlist. ATS Candidate Follow-Up: We provide support in managing applicant tracking system (ATS) interactions. A modest set-up fee of €/$500 is required when the mission commences. This fee serves to align our interests and cover initial briefing expenses. Rest assured, we do not profit from this fee; it's an investment in our shared success. What's not included in this fee but in Our premium Service? Personalised candidate filtering, candidate enrichment, and manual candidate matching by professional head hunters. These additional services are available upon request at competitive market prices.
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Why do people refer their network to us?The Power of Referrals. Our surveys reveal a multitude of reasons. Talented individuals often promote others to strengthen their own network, help their peers, or even earn extra income. Ilabela shares part of its fee with Ambassadors who successfully refer hired candidates. Some Ambassadors opt to redirect these rewards to charitable causes. Companies also join the referral network because they understand that collaboration leads to mutual benefits. It's a virtuous circle that's truly worth being a part of. In our premium offering, where a dedicated headhunter enriches the search, we are 100% confident in the correctness, quality, and speed of every match.
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How do you ensure candidates quality?Rest assured, every candidate referred by an Ambassador undergoes a rigorous assessment. Ambassadors themselves are evaluated and ranked by both clients and our team, ensuring that the candidates we send your way are genuinely relevant.
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How many candidates will you receive?Expect Quality Over Quantity. Wondering how many candidates you'll receive? Well, the answer lies in our vibrant community. We aim to introduce you to as many talented individuals as our network refers. You can count on at least three candidates who are relevant enough to proceed through your pipeline. Our onboarding process not only maximizes your reach but also boosts your employer branding.
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What are your industry expertises?Our expertise lies in cultivating deep networks of experienced professionals across various industries, including tech & IT, finance, marketing & communication, and industry-specific domains. Our community is ever growing as we continuously add new companies, partners and relevant social networks to the club.
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How do you deal with confidentiality?Confidentiality is Paramount. We take data privacy seriously. Our GDPR-native approach ensures that we only store information with the consent of talent, and we regularly update our databases to maintain GDPR and CCPA compliance.
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How do you source exceptional talent?Our Ambassadors-only (co-optation) approach ensures that candidates are referred to you through a network of qualified professionals, trade associations, professional coaches, corporate clubs, expert networks, and companies referring candidates they liked and that went through their hiring process. This method ensures a cultural and strategic fit.