Sourcing Only or Sourcing Plus Screening? How to Pick the Right Level of Support

Recruiting agencies that bring in a sourcing partner usually choose between two levels of help. The right one depends on how much of the search you want to keep in-house.

	Sourcing only	Sourcing plus screening
Target list and research	Included	Included
Passive candidate outreach	Included	Included
Interest confirmed	Included	Included
Requirements checked against the job	You handle	Included
Compensation expectations verified	You handle	Included
Client-ready intro	You write	Included
Who screens and closes	You	You close

Choose sourcing only if

• You like to run every screen yourself

• You know the niche well and can judge fit quickly

• You want the lowest cost per search

We find and engage passive candidates, confirm they're interested, and hand them to you to screen and close.

Choose sourcing plus screening if

• You're juggling several searches at once

• The role is outside your usual niche

• Your client needs a slate quickly

We confirm each candidate meets or exceeds the requirements, verify their compensation expectations, and submit them to you with a client-ready intro. You review, present and close.

Either way

You keep the client relationship. We work behind the scenes and never contact your client. Many agencies start with sourcing only and add screening when their workload picks up.

Compare both options in more detail on our recruiting and sourcing services for employers and agencies page.

Want to talk through which option fits your desk? Ask about partner pricing.