Unlike other RPO providers on this list, Analytics Search doesn’t do a bunch of RPO services but is laser-focused on helping SMBs with candidate sourcing.

The process starts with an in-depth discussion with the RPO sourcers so they can fully understand your ideal hire profile. It’s nothing new in this space, yet Analytics Search is one of the few, if not the only, that are upfront about what they do best AND what they do not, which we truly appreciate. This means they won’t try to keep you but be transparent from the start if the positions you’re looking for aren’t their specialty.

Following the discussion is an initial list of recommended prospects Analytics Search sends over to ensure alignment on target profiles. Then, the RPO provider will start the search and typically deliver within 5 to 7 business days. While the delivery time is not incredibly fast, the quality and clarity are spot on. You get the data you need on the prospects: their names, social profiles, companies, job titles, and contact information. The recommended candidates are highly relevant to your target profile. What’s more, there are weekly meetings where the RPO recruiters share feedback and offer insights and data points on improving your recruiting process.

Interestingly, Analytics Search’s pricing is hourly based and has no placement fees. Bear in mind, though, this RPO vendor does require a minimum commitment of 10 hours per pipeline.

By now you probably notice Analytics Search is not an ideal choice for enterprise RPO. When it comes to global presence and tech stack, it’s unfortunately not the best bet either. St. Petersburg, Florida is its one and only office (verse Randstad having 35 and Cielo having 17 worldwide), and other than X-Ray and Power Searches on search engines, there’s no notable tech investment from this vendor to be found in the past few years.