If you've ever worked with a traditional recruiting firm, there's a good chance you were left underwhelmed — or downright frustrated.

Honestly? We feel the same.

We worked in house, and our experience working with recruiting firms left a lot to be desired. We hear from business leaders all the time who consider recruiters an unimpressive, necessary evil. And that’s why Rise exists.

1. You get resumes, but not real candidates.

→ You're sent too many or not enough people who aren’t aligned, may not be interested, and sometimes don’t even know they’re being considered. Shouldn’t a recruiter actually engage, screen and qualify before hitting send?

2. They’re focused on closing, not hiring right.

→ They earn commission when someone accepts the job — not when the right person is hired for your team. They’re not incentivized to ensure you hire top talent that sticks.

3. Communication doesn’t feel professional.

→ You’re a business leader. You expect polished, proactive communication with your team and especially with your candidates. Instead, it feels junior and inconsistent.

4. It’s all tactics, no strategy.

→ You get resumes, but no help refining the role, aligning your interview process, or shaping the onboarding plan. No guidance on how to hire the right person the first time.