Our Process

From Brief to Shortlist
in 14 Days

A disciplined, AI-accelerated process backed by human expertise at every step. No resume dumps. No guesswork.

Step by Step

How Every Search Works

01

Discovery Brief

Your dedicated recruiter conducts a deep-dive into your culture, tech stack, team dynamics, and growth trajectory — not just the job description.

Day 1
02

AI Talent Mapping

Our intelligence engine scans AI, cloud, security, and technology talent markets in real time — surfacing candidates your competitors haven't found.

Days 2–5
03

Human Qualification

Every candidate is personally interviewed and assessed by a recruiter with deep domain expertise. Cultural fit evaluated alongside technical depth.

Days 5–12
04

Shortlist Delivered

A curated shortlist with recruiter notes on each candidate. We stay engaged through interviews, offers, and onboarding.

Day 14
Engagement Models

One Firm. Every Engagement Type.

Whatever your hiring need — backed by the same dedicated relationship.

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Retained Search

Executive & VP-Level Roles

Exclusive, high-touch engagement for critical leadership hires. Full market coverage with rigorous assessment.

Contingency Search

Mid-Level & Specialist Roles

Fast, efficient placement. No upfront fee — you pay only when the right hire starts.

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Contract & Augmentation

Project-Based & Scale-Up

Deploy pre-vetted technology specialists in days. Single contractors to multi-person teams.

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Contract-to-Hire

Evaluate Before You Commit

Assess cultural and technical fit on real work before converting to permanent employment.

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Managed Recruiting

High-Volume Programs

End-to-end sourcing and onboarding for strategic technology programs with full pipeline transparency.

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Talent Advisory

Strategic Workforce Planning

Market mapping, compensation benchmarking, org design, and workforce transformation consulting.

FAQ

Common Questions

How is Velari different from Korn Ferry or Robert Half?+
Korn Ferry operates at enterprise scale for Fortune 500 companies with institutional processes. Robert Half focuses on volume staffing with limited domain depth. Velari is purpose-built for technology — deep expertise in AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Financial Technology, AI-powered sourcing, and high-touch human relationships. You get a dedicated recruiter, not a call center.
How quickly can you deliver a shortlist?+
Our AI-accelerated process delivers a qualified, human-vetted shortlist within 14 business days for most roles. For contract and staff augmentation, we can often present candidates within 48–72 hours depending on specialization.
What technology sectors do you specialize in?+
We specialize in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps, Cybersecurity, Financial Technology (payments, banking, capital markets), RegTech & Compliance, and Data Engineering. Our 25-year network spans the full technology stack.
Do you work on contingency or retainer?+
Both. Executive and senior leadership searches are typically conducted on a retained basis. Mid-level, specialist, and contract placements are available on contingency. We'll recommend the right model during the discovery call.
Do you offer a placement guarantee?+
Yes. We back every placement with a guarantee period. If a placed candidate leaves within the window for role-fit reasons, we conduct a replacement search at no additional fee.
How do I get started?+
Fill out our Start a Search form or call us at 214.536.6335. A real person will answer. We'll schedule a 30-minute discovery call within one business day.
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Velari Difference?

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