Frequently Asked Questions

Two ways.

Traditional recruiters charge 20–25% and keep most of it. ExpertsCircle charges 15% and gives 75% to the expert who made the connection. No retainers, no upfront cost.

AI-based tools like LinkedIn Recruiter surface CVs based on keyword matching — you still have to filter hundreds of profiles yourself. On ExpertsCircle, a domain expert has already done that work. You receive a curated shortlist of candidates vouched for by someone who has worked in the role.

Cheaper than an agency. More trustworthy than an algorithm.

ExpertsCircle puts your job in front of domain specialists — professionals who have actually worked in the field and understand exactly what the role demands. They are not sourcing from a CV database. They draw on real professional knowledge and their own industry networks.

Each expert personally vouches for every candidate they put forward. If they recommend someone, it is because they have assessed them against the role and believe they can do the job. Their own platform reputation is on the line.

You pay nothing upfront. A flat 15% success fee applies only when your hire starts.

Every candidate you receive has been personally screened and vouched for by a domain expert with first-hand knowledge of what the role requires. These are not algorithmic matches — each recommendation reflects a professional’s own judgement, and their platform reputation depends on the quality of who they put forward.

You can view each expert’s rating and placement track record before acting on their recommendations, giving you full visibility into who is vouching for the candidates you are considering.

The security and privacy of employer data is a top priority for ExpertsCircle. The platform uses state-of-the-art security measures to protect all data, including employer information.

Employer data is stored securely in the platform’s servers, which are protected by industry-standard encryption and other security measures to prevent unauthorized access, theft, or data breaches.

Access to employer data is restricted only to authorized personnel who are bound by confidentiality agreements. The platform also complies with relevant data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.

Employers can fill vacancies faster with confidence that every recommended candidate has been screened and vouched for by an expert who has the same skills and has worked in the same field.

You only receive recommendations for candidates your experts genuinely believe are right for the role. Experts have deep knowledge of the technical and soft skills each position demands — and they stake their professional reputation on every candidate they put forward.

Experts on the platform are often established leaders in their fields. The platform’s rating and placement history lets you choose the most suitable experts for your specific hiring needs.

Candidate placement can be driven by an expert identifying a relevant open role for someone in their professional network, or by a hiring manager posting a job directly on the platform. When a job is posted, the most relevant experts are notified and can begin putting forward candidates they know and personally vouch for. The hiring manager then receives a curated shortlist of vetted candidates.

ExpertsCircle operates on a success fee model — you pay nothing until you hire. When a candidate introduced by an expert is successfully hired, a flat 15% fee applies. The expert receives the majority of this fee; ExpertsCircle retains a small portion.

Once your hire starts, we issue an invoice for 15% of their first-year base salary, payable within 30 days net (per Employer Terms & Conditions clause 6.3).

All payments are handled through the platform, and both the employer and expert are notified once the transaction is processed.

Our platform currently uses a system that automatically generates feedback based on employer actions in response to expert recommendations — tracking whether employers ignore, shortlist, or interview candidates. This informs each expert’s score and helps maintain high standards. Other employers can see a given expert’s effectiveness, and experts can use these insights to improve.

We are also introducing a feature that will allow employers to leave direct written feedback for experts they have worked with.

There are no specific restrictions on the types of companies or industries that can use ExpertsCircle. The platform serves a wide range of industries and job roles, from tech startups to established enterprises.

Experts on the platform have specific areas of expertise, so it is important to choose an expert with direct experience in your industry or the role you are hiring for. Employers are also responsible for ensuring they comply with any relevant hiring regulations in their sector.

No. Experts at ExpertsCircle are independent professionals who apply their domain knowledge to help employers find the right candidates. They earn a commission on successful placements. ExpertsCircle acts as the marketplace — connecting experts with hiring managers, not employing them.

If there’s a concern about a placement, we encourage you to contact us through our Contact Us page. Both ExpertsCircle and the expert will work with you in good faith to understand the situation and explore options, which may include further assistance with your hiring. Disputes are resolved within a reasonable timeframe based on the circumstances.

Each candidate presented has been personally screened by a domain expert with direct knowledge of what the role demands. Experts stake their professional reputation on every recommendation — they only put forward candidates they genuinely believe fit the role.

Candidates come to ExpertsCircle through personal introductions from verified domain experts. An expert identifies you as a strong fit for a specific role, based on their direct knowledge of your skills and experience, and puts your profile forward to the hiring manager.

If you are also interested in becoming an expert yourself — screening candidates and earning on successful placements — you can apply once you meet the eligibility criteria.

We safeguard your data by encrypting all personal information and restricting access to verified experts only. Experts agree to maintain confidentiality and never share your details outside the platform. We monitor compliance with relevant privacy regulations — including GDPR — and address any concerns promptly.

Experts at ExpertsCircle are highly qualified professionals across various industries. Often referred to as Expert, they leverage their substantial field experience to identify and vouch for the most suitable candidates for job roles. Unlike traditional recruiters, they combine their in-depth knowledge with our platform's tools to facilitate a more informed and precise hiring process.

Professionals with at least five years of proven industry experience, a strong professional network, and demonstrable subject matter expertise are eligible to join ExpertsCircle. Once they apply, they undergo a thorough verification process, ensuring authenticity and alignment with our high standards. This ensures that every Expert on our platform has both the deep industry knowledge and robust networking capabilities necessary to identify and vouch for top-tier candidates.

At ExpertsCircle, two main pathways drive candidate placement:

1. Proactive Sourcing by Experts
   An Expert can identify open positions through their professional network or by tracking companies they have connections with. Our system automatically scans external sources—like LinkedIn—for job listings from these tracked companies. When a relevant opening is found, the Expert is notified and can start vouching for suitable candidates. We also suggest possible candidates from our database, making it easier for Experts to find the right match.
2. Job Postings by Hiring Managers
   A hiring manager can directly post a job on our platform. Our system identifies and alerts the most relevant Experts based on their industry expertise. Experts can then accept the role if they wish to take it on, and once engaged, they provide hiring managers with curated recommendations of personally vetted candidates.

This dual approach—proactive sourcing and reactive postings—ensures timely, accurate matches and a higher likelihood of successful placements.

At ExpertsCircle, each new Expert is verified by a trusted, existing Expert—ensuring only credible professionals join the platform. We don't require formal ID checks, but rely on real-world professional networks to validate authenticity.

After joining, Experts are continuously rated based on employer and candidate feedback, as well as placement success. Their performance directly impacts their reputation on the platform, encouraging accountability and high standards.

We're also exploring optional ID verification for added credibility in the future.

Experts are verified through peer validation. A trusted, already-verified Expert on the platform reviews the aspiring Expert's profile, assesses their background, and may contact them directly to confirm authenticity.

This community-based approach ensures only credible professionals join, without adding friction like formal ID checks. It also strengthens our trusted network—Experts are accountable for who they verify, and their own ratings are impacted by those they vouch for.

We may introduce optional ID checks in the future for Experts who want additional credibility.

By endorsing newcomers, existing Experts strengthen a network of reliable professionals. This raises overall credibility, fosters high-quality candidate vouching, and can boost an Expert's platform rating—ultimately leading to more job opportunities and higher earnings. In short, everyone benefits from ensuring only qualified, trustworthy members join.

Employers only pay a commission when they successfully hire a candidate introduced by an Expert. The majority of this fee goes to the Expert, with a small portion retained by ExpertsCircle for platform upkeep. All payments are handled securely through the platform, and both the employer and Expert receive notifications once the transaction is processed.

We safeguard data by encrypting all personal information and restricting access to verified Experts only. Experts agree to maintain confidentiality and never share candidate or job details outside the platform. We also monitor compliance with relevant privacy regulations, addressing any concerns promptly.

No. Experts at ExpertsCircle act as independent professionals who earn a commission upon successful placements. The platform itself serves as a marketplace, connecting Experts to hiring managers but not employing them directly.

Our Experts are established specialists who draw on real-world knowledge and personal networks to find top talent. They are validated through peer endorsement rather than formal agency screening, and have the expertise to assess both technical and soft skills, ensuring a strong role fit. By combining this specialised knowledge with our matching tools, Experts provide a more personalised, high-touch process—leading to higher-quality placements than standard recruiters typically deliver.

You receive 75% of the placement fee within 14 days after the employer's invoice is paid in full. If there's a dispute about a placement, both parties agree to resolve the matter in good faith. For any concerns, please contact us through our Contact Us page.