How We Work

Our Recruitment Lifecycle

This is our tried and tested method. It may vary from role to role. It may take more time upfront. But it will pay dividends for years to come.

Stage 1

Hiring

Support for a hiring manager/HR when identifying the need for a new hire.

Whether you are looking for one stellar individual or an entire team of superstars we have the expertise and reach to help ﬁnd you the talent you need.

Step 1

Full briefing

It is essential we have the opportunity to speak to the Hiring Manager in detail in order to bring the role to life, and to understand who is best suited to this opportunity.

Step 2

Produce a vacancy video

We have the capability to produce a video proﬁle for each vacancy. Did you know, viewers retain 95% of a message delivered via video compared to 10% when reading in text?

Step 3

Job descriptions

Get us to write the job description for you. We will ensure that the job description is ﬁt for purpose and it will not discriminate. We will produce a document that can be used for recruitment, onboarding, and career development.

Attracting top talent

Vacancy videos

We provide vacancy videos to help streamline and enhance your hiring process, offering a more dynamic and engaging way to attract top talent.

As well as helping you get the best candidates vacancy videos can also shorten the hiring cycle, as they give candidates a clearer understanding of the job and your brand, making it easier to find the right fit quickly and efficiently.

Watch an example of a vacancy video by Hannah Ford for a Head of Payroll and Reward.

Stage 2

Sourcing

Finding you the best candidates.

Our goal for this process is for it to be as transparent, smooth, and as comprehensive as possible.

Step 6

Shortlisting

We will thoroughly screen all candidates before sending them to you in the form of a shortlist. We will never send you more that 5 CVs for each vacancy unless requested otherwise.

Stage 3

Selection

Ensuring you only see the best candidates for the role.

We are passionate about ensuring both parties feel positive and engaged so that the partnership is set up for success.

Step 8

Video interviews

Bespoke video interviews on average, reduce the interview to placement ratio by 66%, decreasing the number of interviews an employer undertakes. We can perform this stage for you saving you precious time and resources.

Step 9

Applicant Tracking System

Using our video platform, we can create a unique portal where you will have access to review the interviews and/or proﬁles as soon as they are uploaded.

Streamlining Hiring

Video screening process

We also offer a video screening service that speeds up hiring and improves candidate engagement, allowing employers to quickly assess and connect with candidates for better hiring outcomes.

Video screening enables faster decision-making, helping you prioritise the most qualified candidates for interviews. Reviewing pre-recorded responses from applicants, can save time in the initial screening phase and provides deeper insights into a candidate’s communication skills, personality, and fit for the role.

Watch an example of a video screening with Hannah Ford and a potential candidate.

Stage 4

Onboarding

Once we have found you your next hire, our responsibilities do not end there.

Our Inplacement^® service can help your talent ﬁnd their feet and unlock their capabilities. An invaluable service to help ensure that, once you’ve got your new employee, you’re doing the best thing to keep them in place.

Step 10

Supporting the employer

Aligning closely with your company values, aims and vision, we help you create an environment for growth, understanding and connection.

Our Client Successes

“I was introduced to Hannah when she first launched Maru and have been impressed with her approach. She is passionate about finding the best solution for both her clients and candidates and recognises that all vacancies require a fresh approach. I have worked with hundreds of recruiters over the years, and it is refreshing to see Hannah and her team looking to do something different. Overall Hannah is professional, thorough and very much client focused.”

"Just a quick recommendation for Hannah (and Maru) and the amount of time and effort spent understanding my requirements, helping me shape them by offering her expert knowledge of the marketplace (particularly the current marketplace post Covid) and working closely keeping me abreast of progress. Her approach makes it feel that she is one of the team rather than an agency selling a service. Always impressed with her “can do” and hands on approach building relationships rather than selling services."

"Hannah, I absolutely love what you have created with Maru. Your website says 'we believe in relationships' and this was apparent in every conversation we had. When you said you would do something, you did it, keeping me posted all the way through the process. It was a really positive candidate experience and I will certainly be telling my network (a mixture of hiring managers and candidates) about you!"