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Reducing our time to hire to 18 days with cord
"cord is cost-effective with quality candidates"
18 days
average time to hire2
direct hires madecord usage
2 direct hires
2 positions
1 user
Greater London
About Bark
Bark is a fast-growing online service marketplace. They are experiencing hockey-stick growth, have over 1,000,000 customers, and are profitable and cash-generating. They use cutting-edge technology and an extraordinarily talented team of people to solve an age-old problem – how to find the best available professional for any job, every time, no matter what the need.
View websiteView cord profileOur Goal
We wanted to streamline and enhance our recruitment process, with a particular focus on improving the efficiency of our hiring pipeline.
Our Situation
Getting the Edge in a Challenging Market
We faced significant hiring challenges, particularly concerning the quality and volume of candidates. The recruitment process was demanding, and ensuring a consistent stream of high-calibre candidates proved difficult, especially in this very competitive market where the top talent is snapped up very quickly. We were seeking a solution that could not only help us maintain a regular influx of suitable candidates into our pipeline but also assist us in scaling our business effectively.
Using cord
Active Candidates, Efficient Communication
An Indispensable Salary Tool
Time-Saving Message Templates
On cord we were introduced to a consistent stream of highly qualified individuals, providing us with a regular stream of potential hires for us to sift through. These candidates were active and engaged, demonstrated by their higher responsiveness, enabling us to move them through the pipeline and even to offer stages swiftly. On cord, we have access to detailed candidate profiles, comprising of main skills, salary expectations, remote working preferences and much more that we need to quickly decide if a candidate is someone we wish to reach out to. Alongside the profiles, should we wish to see more information, a candidate’s CV is easily on hand after they accept a message request, along with their direct contact details. This streamlined the process of setting up calls and engaging with candidates on a personal level. This efficiency in communication contributed to reducing our average time to hire to just 18 days, enabling us to stay ahead in the competitive talent market.
An Indispensable Salary Tool
One of the standout features on cord that has proven immensely beneficial is the salary benchmarking tool. As a growing and scaling business, it's essential to have accurate and up-to-date insights into salary expectations. The salary tool on cord provides us with a comprehensive overview of the current market rates, helping to streamline our budgeting process and ensure competitive offers. Especially during negotiations or when setting salary bandings for new roles, having such a tool at our disposal has become indispensable, enabling us to make informed decisions and attract top talent by offering competitive compensation packages.
Time-Saving Message Templates
The messaging templates on cord have significantly streamlined our outreach process, particularly when engaging with a large volume of candidates. These templates allow for efficient and effective communication, ensuring that we can convey clear and consistent messages to prospective hires. This feature has been crucial in saving time, reducing the manual effort involved in crafting individual messages, and maintaining a uniform tone and style in our communications. The convenience afforded by the messaging templates has enabled us to focus more on evaluating candidates and less on administrative tasks, ultimately contributing to a smoother and more productive hiring workflow.