International recruitment timelines
How quickly can you turn around a shortlist?
The timeline depends on the seniority and specialism of the role, as well as the point in the international recruitment cycle.
We give you an honest timeline at the start of every brief and never rush a shortlist simply to appear fast.
At a glance
Timeline
Set honestly at the start of the brief
Factors
Seniority, specialism and time of year
Priority
A credible shortlist, not speed for its own sake
What affects shortlist turnaround time?
Every international school recruitment brief has a different market, level of complexity and available talent pool.
Role seniority
Leadership and executive appointments often require deeper market mapping and more detailed candidate conversations.
Specialist requirements
Niche subjects, qualifications, locations or experience can reduce the available pool and affect the search timetable.
Recruitment cycle
Candidate availability changes throughout the international recruitment calendar, particularly around resignation deadlines.
An honest timeline from the outset
We assess the brief, the market and the likely candidate pool before setting expectations.
You receive a realistic timeline, not a commitment we cannot keep.
Clear communication
If market conditions or candidate availability affect delivery, we tell you openly and explain what that means for the search.
Quality before artificial speed
A shortlist should help you make a strong hiring decision. Sending unsuitable profiles quickly creates more work and does not serve the school or candidates.
We take the time needed to assess fit and present a shortlist that reflects your briefing.
What we will not do
Send a shortlist for the sake of appearing fast or make promises the market cannot support.
Need a realistic recruitment timeline?
Share the role, location and preferred start date. We will give you an honest view of the market and likely shortlist turnaround.
