5 or 10 candidates ready for an interview within 10 days.
Shortlist is a fast alternative to traditional recruitment. Within 10 days, we provide you with 5 or 10 of the best-matched candidates who are open to changing jobs and ready for an interview.
You decide who to interview and who to hire—without a lengthy recruitment process and without a success fee.
Quick access to the best candidates
Instead of waiting weeks for the results of your job postings, you receive a short list of candidates who are a good fit for the role and are interested in an interview.
A shortlist doesn't replace your decision. A shortlist helps you find the best candidates more quickly.
When you need candidates quickly but don't want to compromise on quality
Finding the right candidates on the job market often takes weeks, and job postings don’t always reach the best candidates. Shortlist was created to speed up this process.
Within 10 days, we identify and screen candidates in the market, and then provide you with a shortlist of 5 or 10 of the best-suited candidates who are interested in discussing the role with you.
This allows you to jump right into interviews and select the best candidate—without a lengthy hiring process.
For over 10 years, we’ve been helping tech companies attract top talent
We work with companies in Poland and across Europe. Our experience includes hundreds of recruitment processes for specialist, managerial, and C-level positions.
A simple model. A fixed price. No success fee.
Once you receive the shortlist, you can conduct interviews on your own and hire the best candidate—without paying any additional placement fees.
Shortlist 5
The perfect solution when you need a few well-qualified candidates in a short amount of time.
- Shortlist of 5 suitable candidates
- Candidates interested in an interview
- Profiles and experience
- Delivery of the shortlist within 10 days
Shortlist of 10
The most popular package for companies that want a wider selection of candidates.
- Shortlist of 10 suitable candidates
- Candidates interested in an interview
- Profiles and experience
- Delivery of the shortlist within 10 days
Payment Terms
Our payment model is simple and transparent: 20% is due at the start of the project, and 80% upon delivery of the shortlist of candidates. This means you pay primarily for tangible results.
Why do companies choose Shortlist?
The Shortlist is designed for companies that want to quickly reach candidates while retaining full control over the rest of the recruitment process.
Faster access to candidates
You don’t have to wait weeks to see the results of your job postings. We reach out directly to candidates in the market and quickly build a shortlist.
Estimated cost
Instead of a high success fee, you pay a fixed price for compiling a shortlist of candidates.
Candidates suited for the role
Each person on the shortlist is selected based on their experience, qualifications, and suitability for the position.
Full control over hiring
You’re the one who interviews candidates and makes the hiring decisions. We focus on finding the best people.
4 steps to creating a shortlist of candidates
The process is simple: we define the role, search for candidates, assess their interest, and provide a shortlist.
Role Description
We identify the key job requirements, experience, skills, and candidate profile.
Recruiting candidates
We reach candidates in the job market—both active and passive ones who aren't actively looking for jobs.
Gauging interest
We reach out to candidates to see if they’re open to discussing your role.
Submission of the shortlist
Within 10 days, you’ll receive a shortlist of 5 or 10 suitable candidates.
Shortlist vs. Traditional Recruitment
Traditional recruitment often takes weeks and involves high success fees. Shortlist is a simpler model—faster, more transparent, and with full control on your end.
| Area | Shortlist | Tradycyjna rekrutacja |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperation model | Flat fee for the shortlist | Success fee upon hiring |
| Cost | 6,500 / 10,000 PLN | 20–30% of annual salary |
| Timeframe for candidate placement | 10 days | 4–8 weeks |
| Number of candidates | 5 out of 10 suitable candidates | Usually 3–5 candidates |
| Who is leading the talks? | You and your team | Agency + client |
| Control over the process | You have full control | A case handled by the agency |
Shortlist is ideal for companies that:
- ✓ want to quickly reach the best candidates on the market
- ✓ have the time and skills to conduct interviews on their own
- ✓ want to avoid the high success fees typical of recruitment agencies
- ✓ need a few specific candidates rather than a full executive search process
Want to see if Shortlist is a good fit for your hiring process?
Schedule a 15-minute call. Tell us who you’re looking for, and we’ll let you know if Shortlist is the right approach—or if a traditional Direct Search, Executive Search, or another model would be a better fit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shortlist
What does the shortlist of candidates look like?
The shortlist includes 5 or 10 candidates who are the best fit for your role and are interested in interviewing for the position. You will receive the candidates’ profiles along with details about their experience.
Can I hire a candidate without paying any additional fees?
Yes. The Shortlist service provides you with a shortlist of candidates. Once you receive it, you can conduct interviews on your own and hire the person of your choice—with no success fee or additional costs.
Are the candidates on the shortlist interested in changing jobs?
Yes. Before shortlisting candidates, we contact them to see if they’re open to discussing your role. This ensures that you’re matched with people who are genuinely interested in your offer.
For which positions is the Shortlist service suitable?
Shortlisting works best for specialist and managerial roles, particularly in industries such as technology and SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, sales, marketing, operations, and logistics.
Is Shortlist a good solution for C-level executives?
For C-level positions, we typically recommend executive search or confidential recruitment. Shortlisting works best when you need quick access to specialists and managers, and your team can handle further interviews on its own.
Companies for which we conduct challenging recruitment processes
We support tech companies, SaaS firms, e-commerce businesses, software development companies, and organizations in their growth phase—from quick shortlists to full-scale recruitment processes.
See what our customers say about us
Behind every successful recruitment is trust, effective communication, and alignment with real business needs. Read reviews from clients who have worked with Fast Forward Solutions.
