Research Services - hearts and brains

Our Research Services

Every recruitment process requires an individual approach. In addition to exclusive mandate searches, we also offer flexible research services. For companies that don’t want to outsource the entire recruitment process but still want to connect with the right candidates as quickly as possible, our research services provide the perfect solution.

Our research services are also available outside our core focus areas.

Added value

In addition to our extensive LinkedIn community, we achieve an exceptionally high response rate when reaching out to candidates. With an average 40% response rate—and peaks of up to 75%—we far exceed the industry standard of 10–25%. This allows us to generate significantly more qualified responses and identify the right talent faster for our clients.

Difference from a mandate

Research services cover only a part of the overall recruitment process, with a focus on sourcing and reaching out to potential candidates.

In a mandate, we go far beyond that. We conduct in-depth selection calls and structured interviews, carefully evaluating candidates based on agreed criteria such as professional expertise, specific skills, experience, personality, and cultural fit. We also carry out reference checks and provide a thorough assessment of each candidate. Throughout the entire recruitment process, we coordinate every step and support our clients from the initial search to contract signing—and beyond.

Research & Contact

We conduct a professional LinkedIn search based on your briefing and target profile. You receive the contact details of interested candidates, allowing you to initiate first conversations directly.

What’s included:

Briefing on the search profile
Targeted LinkedIn search based on the briefing
Integration of the client into the LinkedIn research project
Presentation of the results list (candidate profiles)
Candidate outreach
Forwarding of interested candidates’ contact details to the client

Our research services are non-exclusive, meaning you can use them either as a dedicated solution for your search or as additional support within an ongoing recruitment process.

We integrate you into our LinkedIn project, providing full transparency on the search results so you can decide which candidates you’d like us to approach on your behalf.

You will receive the contact details (email/phone number) of interested candidates. However, we do not assess their suitability.

Billing is a one-time fee due upon engagement. Payment is not contingent on a successful hire, and no additional costs apply, even if multiple candidates are hired.

from CHF 4'800

Research & Pre-Screening

We conduct a professional LinkedIn search based on your briefing and target profile, and clarify key details in pre-screening calls (e.g., salary expectations, availability, workload, etc.). You receive the CVs and relevant information of interested candidates who match the agreed conditions, allowing you to proceed directly with initial interviews.

What’s included:

Briefing on the search profile
LinkedIn search based on the briefing
Integration of the client into the LinkedIn research project
Presentation and collaborative review of the results list (candidate profiles)
Candidate outreach
Communication and scheduling of interviews
Pre-screening calls with candidates
Forwarding of interested candidates (CV & brief information) to the client

Our research services are non-exclusive, meaning you can use them either as a dedicated solution for your recruitment or as additional support within an ongoing hiring process.

We integrate you into our LinkedIn project, providing full transparency on the search results so you can decide which candidates you’d like us to approach on your behalf.

You will receive the CV along with key details on salary expectations, workload, and availability of interested candidates. However, we do not assess their suitability.

Billing is a one-time fee due upon engagement. Payment is not contingent on a successful hire, and no additional costs apply, even if multiple candidates are hired.

from CHF 8'000

FAQ

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Blog

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Contact

We’re always happy to connect and exchange ideas!

info@heartsandbrains.ch
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+41 44 330 40 50

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