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2,847
Total Applicants
156
Successful Hires
$4.2M
Annual Savings
97%
Client Retention
Residential Construction
Rocky Mount, VA
175
Qualified Candidates
11
Successful Hires
Paying staffing agencies $45/hr for $18/hr carpenters. High turnover, unreliable crews, and constant no-shows were killing productivity and margins.
Implemented targeted hiring campaigns with rigorous pre-screening. Focused on finding reliable local talent who wanted long-term positions, not temp work.
175
Candidates
45 days
Time to Fill
11
Successful Hires
55-97%
Retention Rate
“We went from constantly replacing guys to having a crew that actually shows up every day. The quality of candidates was night and day compared to what we were getting from staffing agencies.”
— Joey Salvia, Owner
Heavy Equipment Sales & Service
Roanoke, VA
56+
Qualified Candidates
2
Successful Hires
Needed experienced heavy equipment mechanics - a notoriously hard role to fill. Previous hiring efforts brought in underqualified candidates who couldn't handle the technical demands.
Built a targeted candidate pipeline focusing on mechanics with heavy equipment and diesel experience. Pre-screened for technical competency before sending to client.
56+
Candidates
30 days
Time to Fill
2
Successful Hires
100%
Retention Rate
“Jayden brought us candidates who actually knew what they were doing. No more wasting time interviewing guys who can't tell a trencher from a backhoe. We've got two solid mechanics and a pipeline ready when we need more.”
— Mike Duncan, General Manager
CNC Manufacturing
Roanoke, VA
15+
Qualified Candidates
1
Successful Hires
Needed a skilled CNC machinist who could hit the ground running. Previous hires through job boards resulted in candidates who overstated their experience.
Focused outreach to experienced machinists with verified CNC background. Conducted technical screening calls to validate skills before referral.
15+
Candidates
3 weeks
Time to Fill
1
Successful Hires
100%
Retention Rate
“The first candidate Jayden sent us was exactly what we needed. Elijah came in, knew the machines, and has been solid ever since. No games, no fluff - just a good hire.”
— Mark, Owner
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