How A Tier Hire Compares

Not all recruiting is the same. Here’s how the three main options stack up for a small business hiring for a $70,000 role.

A Tier HireTraditional AgencyDo-It-Yourself
PriceFlat $3,500$14,000–$21,000 (20–30%)Free + your time
Guarantee90-day replacement30 days (if any)None
Time to fill2–3 weeks3–6 weeks4–8 weeks
Long-term contractNoSometimesN/A
Local teamDublin, OHOften offshore or outsourcedN/A
What you getHand-picked candidates, Screened, and interview-readyResume dropAdmin burden