Advantages of Hiring a Researcher via A-PLAY
- We have successfully closed vacancies for over 5 years and have extensive expertise in identifying the ideal candidate for your company. Our achievements include more than 1,600 closed vacancies, with 200+ related to recruiting;
- Over the past 5 years, we have conducted more than 150,000 interviews, including around 20,000 for HR positions — including the researcher role. Our database includes 3,200+ candidates, over 500 of whom have HR experience;
- Cooperation with us allows you to focus on core business tasks, as we guarantee selection of the best specialist on the market;
- Our chatbot sends detailed reports on the work done twice a week, giving you transparency and control;
- Our PM is always ready to answer your questions and assist with any tasks.
Who is a Researcher and What Are Their Career Prospects?
A recruitment assistant (sourcer, researcher, recruiter assistant) is a specialist directly involved in the hiring process and performs candidate research for various roles — primarily cold sourcing. This role can evolve into a recruiter position, where the person conducts the full hiring cycle independently.
The Researcher Recruitment Process at A-PLAY
- At the start of the project, we develop a detailed brief that outlines not only your desired characteristics and requirements for the future employee, but also working conditions with clear deadlines;
- Our experts actively use 6 different sources for sourcing and attracting candidates to the researcher position:
- Internal candidate database;
- Job postings in our two Telegram channels (A-PLAY and Catwork);
- Platforms like Work.ua, Robota.ua, Djinni, LinkedIn;
- Specialized Telegram channels;
- Instagram of our CEO;
- We can also create posts for your social media accounts.
Thanks to our experience and refined sourcing system, we ensure fast and accurate selection of suitable candidates for your vacancy.
Benefits of Hiring a Researcher
- More efficient hiring process: the researcher handles the initial candidate screening, freeing up the recruiter to focus on high-value tasks;
- Candidate database: continuous market analysis allows us to process more data and consistently expand the talent pool.
What Do We Emphasize in Our Work?
Feedback plays a key role in the recruitment process:
- Reviews from previous employers: we request feedback from the last two workplaces. If it is negative or unclear, we do not recommend the candidate;
- From candidates: after each interview, they evaluate the work of our recruiters — helping us continually improve the hiring process;
- Client feedback: we aim to deliver results our clients are satisfied with and would gladly recommend to their business partners.
Researcher Responsibilities
- Analyze the labor market;
- Regularly search for candidates based on given criteria;
- Update candidate information and build the database;
- Complete reporting.
Average Salary of a Researcher
An entry-level sourcer can expect a salary between 12,000–20,000 ₴ (including base rate and possible bonuses). Experienced specialists in this field earn from 20,000 ₴ and higher depending on qualifications and work experience.
Several factors affect the sourcer’s salary level, including:
- In large cities like Kyiv, salaries are usually higher than in smaller towns. Candidates for positions in the capital often expect a higher base rate;
- Remote work is currently a priority for many candidates, and some are willing to consider remote offers even with lower pay compared to office roles;
- Foreign language skills can increase a candidate’s value by 20% or more.
A sourcer’s success is closely linked to their ability to integrate into the team. Effective processes and leadership support play a key role in early successes and long-term motivation.
