Module 09 · Scaling Your Recruitment Efforts
Agency Brief Generator
The quality of what an agency sends you is a direct reflection of the quality of the brief you give them. Fill this in after your intro call and send it as a written follow-up — it becomes the reference document for the whole search. Works for agencies, embedded recruiters and RPO providers.
Why a written brief matters
- • Verbal calls get forgotten — a written brief is what consultants actually work from.
- • It forces you to be precise about must-haves vs nice-to-haves before profiles arrive.
- • It gives the agency the story and selling points to represent you accurately in the market.
- • Agreeing fees, exclusivity and feedback turnaround in writing avoids friction later.
1. Company Overview
The context an agency needs to sell your company credibly to candidates.
2. The Role
Exactly what you're hiring for — this is the core of the brief.
3. Ideal Candidate Profile
The tighter this is, the better the shortlists you'll get back.
4. Package & Logistics
5. Interview Process & Timeline
Agencies sell process speed and clarity to candidates — give them the full picture.
6. Working Together
Set the terms of the engagement clearly upfront.
Hiring Brief
[Job title] at [Your company]
Prepared by [Name] · [Email]
A Note on Working Together
Thanks for taking the time to run this search with us. Please only submit candidates you've personally spoken to and who match the must-haves above — quality over volume. We'll give feedback within the timeframe agreed, and we ask that you flag any candidate who's also in process with us directly or through another channel. If anything in this brief is unclear, ask before sending profiles.