Hire the top 10%,
not just the available.
Top Dog Recruiting delivers pre-vetted, passive candidates your job postings will never reach. We fill roles faster, with people who actually stay.
Why Top Dog
The difference you'll notice immediately
Pre-Vetted Talent Only
Every candidate we present has been screened for skills, culture fit, and genuine interest in your role — no resume dumps.
Speed to Hire
Average 18-day time-to-offer. We move fast without cutting corners.
Replacement Guarantee
If a placed candidate leaves within 90 days, we replace them at no additional cost.
Contingency Model
You pay only when you hire. No retainer, no upfront fees, no risk.
Market Intelligence
Salary benchmarks, candidate availability data, and competitor hiring insights included with every search.
Engagement Models
Choose how we work together
Contingency Search
Most PopularWe recruit on your behalf and you pay only upon a successful hire. Best for individual contributor to mid-management roles.
- No upfront cost
- Multiple searches simultaneously
- Standard 90-day guarantee
- Dedicated recruiter
Retained Search
ExecutiveExclusive, priority engagement for senior leadership and C-suite placements. Deeper market coverage and confidential outreach.
- Exclusive recruiter focus
- Extended 180-day guarantee
- Full market mapping
- Weekly progress reports
Contract Staffing
FlexibleShort-term or project-based talent when you need to move fast without a permanent headcount commitment.
- Rapid deployment
- Flexible contract terms
- Payroll handled by us
- Convert-to-hire option
Our Process
From brief to hire
Discovery Call
We learn the role, team dynamics, culture, and what "great" looks like to you.
Search Strategy
We map the talent landscape and identify passive candidates your job posting won't reach.
Candidate Delivery
Receive a shortlist of 3–5 fully vetted candidates with our written assessment of each.
Interview Support
We coordinate scheduling, prep candidates, and debrief after each round.
Offer & Close
We manage the offer process and help you land your first choice.
Sectors
Industries we serve
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