Finding quality candidates that aren’t available outside of cord

"On cord there are unlimited amounts of candidates that you can’t find on other platforms"

Jo Carter on cord
Jo Carter, CEO at Concept Onyx Recruitment

2

placements made

Over 50%

positive response rates from candidates

cord usage

2 direct hires
5 positions
1 user
Milton Keynes

About Concept Onyx Recruitment

Concept Onyx Recruitment are straight-talking recruitment experts with over 20 years of experience in Digital&Tech, Accountancy&Finance, Marketing&Creative, and HR&Operations.
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Our Goal

We needed to find high-calibre candidates who are more responsive and engaged, making the recruitment process smoother and more effective.

Our Situation
Left on ‘Read’
Before finding cord, my main hiring challenges were getting candidates to engage and respond. I often sent out messages and left voicemails with little to no reply, making it hard to connect with talent. The market was skills-short, especially in digital and tech, which added to the difficulty. Traditional platforms didn’t help much, as candidates were often overwhelmed by recruiters, leading to poor engagement and low response rates.
Using cord

High-Calibre Candidates

At least 70% of the candidates I engage with are highly suited for the roles, which greatly reduces the time I spend sifting through unsuitable profiles. This quality control allows me to focus more efficiently on candidates who are truly a good fit for the positions I’m sourcing for.


High Response Rates

The response rate on cord is over 50%, making sourcing much more efficient. Candidates are engaged and appreciative of the roles I present to them, which makes the recruitment process much more enjoyable.


Quick Response Times

Candidates on cord are incredibly responsive, often replying much faster than I’ve experienced on other platforms. Typically, I hear back from candidates within an hour or so, which is a huge improvement over other methods where responses could take days, if they came at all.


Efficient Candidate Filtering

The filtering tools on cord, such as the ability to search within a specific radius or by other parameters, allow me to quickly narrow down the candidate pool to those who meet all the job specifications, saving me significant time and effort in the initial stages of recruitment.


Seamless Scheduling

The calendar integration feature on cord, where candidates can schedule calls directly into my diary, makes the scheduling process seamless and also ensures that candidates are committed to the time they’ve chosen. I’ve found that nearly every candidate who schedules a call through this feature shows up, making the process smoother and reducing no-shows.

Our Result

Using cord, we made two placements, achieved over 50% response rates, and significantly improved the speed and quality of our recruitment process.

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