A long-list is a high-level market mapping exercise that provides a broad pool of potentially suitable candidates identified through targeted data search. It is a strong choice when you want to understand the talent landscape or prefer to stay hands-on in reviewing and selecting candidates from a wider pool.
A short-list delivers a smaller number of qualified and interested candidates, pre-selected through initial phone or video screening. It helps save time and ensures you focus only on candidates who meet your requirements, while still allowing you to manage the final hiring process.
Client case study
A fintech company preparing to expand into the Baltics needed to hire a team of senior compliance professionals but wanted to better understand the local talent market before committing to a full search. They needed clarity on candidate availability, seniority levels, and expected salary ranges.
Alliance for Recruitment proposed a long-list as the most suitable approach. Within one week, the client received a structured overview of relevant candidates, including current roles, seniority levels, and available contact details. This provided the leadership team with the market insight needed to validate their hiring strategy, refine role requirements, and align realistic compensation expectations. Based on this groundwork, the client successfully proceeded with hiring the required specialists.
A full-cycle recruitment service covering the entire hiring process, from market research and sourcing to offer management and successful hire. You work with a dedicated Recruitment Consultant and Account Manager who take full ownership of the process, from initial briefing and candidate search to interview coordination, offer management and post-placement support.
Choosing the right leadership is one of the most important decisions any organization makes, as it directly impacts growth and long-term success. Top C-level candidates are almost never browsing job boards. They are already performing, already valued, and largely invisible to usual recruitment approaches. Reaching them requires something different: deep market relationships, discretion, and the kind of nuanced judgment that only comes from years of operating at the top end of the talent market.
Recruitment process outsourcing united the best of two worlds: unlimited access to our market knowledge and the power of your employer brand. Our RPO service allows you to streamline your recruitment process as we offer flexible RPO models that adapt to your specific needs as well as market conditions.