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Candidate Shortlists & Resume Tailoring

When a req lands, speed and fit decide whose candidates get seen. We build the shortlist and tailor each resume to the job, so your recruiters send sharper submittals sooner.

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Who it’s for, and the problem

Who it’s for
  • Boutique tech staffing agencies and small recruiting firms
  • Recruiters carrying several open reqs at once
The problem

Sorting resumes against a long list of required skills eats a recruiter’s day, and a generic resume does not show a client how closely a candidate matches the req.

What you get

A three-candidate shortlist

For each open req you get three candidates who match the posting, rather than a pile of resumes to sort.

Skill matrix

Each candidate is compared against the posting’s mandatory and preferred skills, so gaps are visible at a glance.

Tailored resumes

Resumes are rewritten to the job requirements using what is already in the candidate’s background, with nothing invented.

Matched to your job ID

Work is organized by your req or job ID, so it drops straight into your tracking.

Short fit notes

A line or two per candidate on why they fit and what to confirm before you submit.

How it works

1

Send the req

Email the job ID and the posting or description.
2

Free sample

We build a shortlist for one req so you can judge the format and the matches.
3

Receive the shortlist

The shortlist, skill matrix and tailored resumes arrive by email.
4

You review and submit

You decide who goes to the client.

Pricing

Pricing
$300–$500 per shortlist

Or a monthly sourcing seat.

Good to know
  • Quoted up front for your reqs.
  • A monthly sourcing seat suits agencies with a steady flow of open roles.
  • The first sample is free.

Sample work

An example shortlist for a full-stack developer posting, with the skill matrix. The candidates in the sample are fictional and invented to show the format.

Shortlist PDF (example candidates)

Questions

Are the candidates in the sample real?

No. They are fictional profiles that show the format. For a real req, candidates are sourced and screened before they reach you.

What do you need from me?

The job ID and the posting or description. Must-have skills and location rules help us match more closely.

Do you change what is on a candidate’s resume?

We reword and reorder to match the job, using only the candidate’s real background. Nothing is invented.

What is a monthly sourcing seat?

A recurring arrangement for agencies with a steady stream of reqs. Email us your volume and we will quote it.

Send us one open req

Send a job ID and posting and we will build a free sample shortlist.

Request a free sample businesswinnow@gmail.com