Exceptional Talent
We find the proven experts you need.
Deep Network Access
Tap into our curated passive candidate pool.
Startup & SMB Specialists
Recruiting tailored to your unique challenges.
Passive Candidates Recruiting
Access Top-Tier Professionals Who Aren’t Looking
Stop relying on active job seekers. Linkus Group specializes in passive candidates recruiting, connecting your Startup or SMB with high-impact leaders and specialists who can truly drive your growth – even if they’re not on job boards.
- Reach an exclusive pool of off-market talent.
- Secure higher-quality hires, faster.
- Reduce costly hiring mistakes with expert vetting.
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OUR APPROACH TO PASSIVE RECRUITING
Beyond Job Boards: Real Connections, Real Results
We know the best candidates aren’t always looking. Our passive candidates recruiting strategy is built on deep industry networks, genuine relationships, and a meticulous understanding of your company culture and specific needs.
Deep Network Access
Tap into our exclusive, pre-vetted pool of passive candidates often invisible to others.
High-Touch Partnership
Consider us an extension of your team, dedicated to your hiring success.
Culture-Fit Prioritized
We match for skills and long-term cultural alignment, ensuring lasting success.
Time & Resource Savings
We handle the intensive search and engagement of passive candidates recruiting so you can focus on your business.
Tech & Startup Specialists
We speak your language, understand your pace, and know what top tech talent seeks.
Quality Over Quantity
Receive curated shortlists of ideal candidates, not overwhelming resume floods.
OUR PROVEN METHODOLOGY
How We Uncover Your Next Impact Hire
Our meticulous passive candidates recruiting process is designed to identify, engage, and secure the high-caliber professionals who aren’t actively applying but are perfect for your critical roles.
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Deep Dive & Strategy Alignment
We start by thoroughly understanding your company vision, culture, and the precise requirements for the role. This forms the bedrock of our targeted passive candidates recruiting search.
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Targeted Passive Candidate Sourcing
Leveraging our extensive network and advanced sourcing techniques, we confidentially identify and engage high-potential passive candidates who match your unique profile.
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Seamless Placement & Partnership
We present a curated shortlist of rigorously vetted, interested candidates, manage the interview process, and provide support through to a successful hire, ensuring a smooth transition.
The people that we’ve sourced through Linkus Group not only have the talent but have added to the chemistry of our company. Linkus thinks holistically about the kinds of people that they’re sourcing which is really important to us.
Kris Hansen
KOHO Financial
WHY PARTNER WITH LINKUS GROUP
Your Strategic Advantage in Passive Talent Acquisition
For over a decade, Linkus Group, founded by Adam Gellert, has been the trusted partner for startups and SMBs looking to make critical hires. We take the pain out of passive candidates recruiting, delivering exceptional talent that drives real business impact.
Unmatched Passive Candidate Access
We excel where traditional job boards fall short, finding talent others can’t.
Founder-Focused Understanding
Built by a founder, we deeply understand the urgency and nuances of startup hiring.
Dedicated Tech Sector Expertise
Specialized knowledge of tech roles, culture, and the passive talent landscape.
Proven Track Record of Success
Over 500 satisfied clients and 1,000+ successful placements speak for themselves.
Save Time, Reduce Hiring Risk
Our rigorous passive candidates recruiting process minimizes costly hiring mistakes.
Long-Term, Relationship-Driven
We build lasting partnerships, becoming your go-to for talent strategy.
Worked with over 500+ brands in Canada and US
FAQs
Got Questions? We've Got Answers
Passive candidates are high-performing professionals not actively job seeking. They’re crucial because they often represent the top 10-20% of talent with proven skills, giving your company a competitive edge. Accessing them means tapping into an exclusive pool beyond typical job board applicants.
We leverage deep industry networks built over a decade, referrals, proprietary databases, and targeted research. Our specialized recruiters proactively identify and discreetly engage high-potential individuals who align with your specific role requirements and company culture, even if they aren’t looking.
While the initial search is more intensive, our expertise in passive candidate recruiting streamlines the process. We save you time by presenting only highly qualified, pre-vetted individuals, reducing your interview load and minimizing the risk of costly mis-hires, ultimately providing better ROI.
We act as your brand ambassador, crafting a compelling narrative about your company’s vision, culture, and the specific impact the role offers. By understanding the candidate’s career aspirations, we align your opportunity as a strategic advancement, sparking genuine interest beyond their current role.
Passive recruiting is ideal for critical, senior-level, or highly specialized roles where top talent is scarce and in high demand. This includes executive leadership, niche tech positions (e.g., senior engineers, data scientists), key sales roles, and other strategic hires vital for growth.
Our process goes beyond skills. We conduct in-depth discovery to understand your company’s values, work environment, and team dynamics. We then assess passive candidates for cultural alignment through targeted questioning and behavioral insights, ensuring a harmonious and productive long-term fit.
While possible, it’s incredibly time-intensive and requires specialized engagement skills. Linkus Group offers dedicated resources, established networks, and a proven methodology to consistently identify, attract, and secure top passive talent, allowing you to focus on your core business.
