Hire-Ready List

How we work

1. Define the role and validate the market

We align on the role, hiring goals and team context, assess talent availability and develop the search strategy.

2. Build the target list and launch outreach

We combine direct search with Indigo’s proprietary database, then launch personalized LinkedIn and email outreach aligned with your tone of voice.

3. Screen for fit and interest

We screen every interested candidate for must-have requirements, relevant experience, motivation, compensation expectations and availability.

4. Deliver context and schedule interviews

You receive interested, pre-screened candidates with concise context on each profile. We coordinate the first interviews.

Companies using Hire-Ready List

For many teams, Hire-Ready List complements in-house recruiting by allowing them to focus on candidate evaluation rather than sourcing. One in four Indigo clients chooses this service.

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FAQ

What is included in Hire-Ready List?

Candidate sourcing, multichannel outreach, initial screening and first-interview scheduling. You receive pre-screened candidates who have confirmed interest in the role, along with a broader list of relevant profiles and contact details.

How does the process work?

Technology accelerates the search; people make the decisions. We use Indigo's database, multiple sourcing channels, AI and automated outreach to reach the relevant talent market faster. A recruiter reviews every candidate response and checks experience, motivation, compensation expectations, availability and interest in moving forward. Only candidates who pass the initial screening and agree to an interview are introduced to your team.

What is the difference between a longlist, a shortlist and Hire-Ready List?

A longlist includes all profiles sourced against the role requirements. A shortlist contains candidates a recruiter has assessed and recommended for final interviews. Hire-Ready List is a separate service, not simply another list: every candidate understands the opportunity, has confirmed interest and is ready for an initial interview. Your team owns in-depth assessment and final selection. You receive an engaged, interview-ready pipeline without paying for full-cycle recruitment.

What do you verify during screening?

We verify must-have criteria, relevant experience, motivation, compensation expectations, location and work model, English proficiency and notice period. Your team conducts in-depth competency assessment and final interviews.

When can we expect the first candidates and interviews?

Candidate responses typically begin on Day 3, with the first interviews around Day 6. Timing varies based on role complexity and market conditions.

When is Hire-Ready List not the right fit?

The service is not designed for confidential searches under NDA, end-to-end C-suite hiring or companies without an in-house recruiter or the capacity to interview candidates quickly. In these cases, we recommend full-cycle recruitment or Executive Search.

How is Hire-Ready List different from full-cycle recruitment?

We take candidates through the first-interview stage, including sourcing, outreach, screening and scheduling. From that point, your team owns evaluation, final interviews, the offer and negotiations. If needed, the engagement can be expanded to full-cycle recruitment or Executive Search.