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Getting Started with 4Geeks Talent: Finding Your First Candidate¶

Overview¶

4Geeks Talent is a premium candidate database with unlimited access for hiring. Filter by seniority, skills, culture, languages, timezones, or compensation. No hiring fees. Direct hires. Hundreds of new candidates join the talent pool every week.

In this tutorial, you will:

• Create your 4Geeks Talent account
• Navigate the candidate database
• Apply your first search filters
• View candidate profiles
• Send your first outreach message

Prerequisites¶

• A 4Geeks account
• Understanding of the roles you’re hiring for
• $250/month subscription (7-day free trial available)

Step 1: Create Your Account¶

1. Go to 4geeks.io/en/talent
2. Click “Request access” or sign up at console.4geeks.io
3. Start your 7-day free trial
4. After the trial, billing is $250/month with no additional hiring fees

Step 2: Navigate the Dashboard¶

Once logged in, you’ll see:

Step 3: Run Your First Search¶

1. Click “Search Candidates”
2. Start with broad filters to explore the database:
3. Skillset: e.g., “React”, “Python”, “Data Science”
4. Seniority: Junior, Mid, Senior, Lead
5. Timezone: e.g., UTC-5 to UTC-3 (LATAM overlap with US)
6. Click “Search”

Step 4: Apply Advanced Filters¶

Narrow down results with advanced filters:

Example Search: Senior React Developer¶

Skillset: React, TypeScript
Seniority: Senior
Language: English (fluent)
Timezone: UTC-6 to UTC-3
Expected Salary: $4,000 - $7,000/month
Availability: Within 2 weeks

Step 5: Review Candidate Profiles¶

Click on any candidate to view their full profile:

Profile Sections¶

What to Look For¶

• Skill match: Do their skills align with your requirements?
• Experience depth: Years of relevant experience
• Portfolio quality: Real projects, code quality, design sense
• Culture fit: Work style compatibility with your team
• Communication: Profile completeness and clarity

Step 6: Save and Organize Candidates¶

1. Click the bookmark icon on any candidate to save them
2. Organize saved candidates into lists:
3. “Frontend Candidates”
4. “Final Interview Round”
5. “Backup Options”
6. Add notes to each candidate for your team

Step 7: Send Your First Outreach Message¶

1. From a candidate’s profile, click “Send Message”
2. Write a personalized message:

Hi [Candidate Name],

I came across your profile on 4Geeks Talent and was impressed by your experience with [specific skill/project].

We're looking for a [role] at [company] to work on [brief project description]. Based on your background, I think this could be a great fit.

Would you be open to a quick 15-minute call this week to discuss?

Best regards,
[Your Name]

1. Click “Send”
2. Track responses in your Messages inbox

Outreach Best Practices¶

• Personalize every message: Reference specific skills or projects
• Be clear about the role: Title, tech stack, remote/onsite
• Mention compensation: Transparency increases response rates
• Keep it concise: 3-4 short paragraphs maximum
• Include a clear call to action: “Are you available for a call?”

Step 8: Track Candidates in the ATS¶

Use the built-in ATS to manage your hiring pipeline:

Pipeline Stages¶

1. New — Candidates you’ve just found
2. Contacted — Outreach message sent
3. Responded — Candidate replied
4. Screening — Initial phone/video screen
5. Interview — Technical/cultural interviews
6. Offer — Offer extended
7. Hired — Candidate accepted
8. Rejected — Not a fit (with reason)

Managing the Pipeline¶

• Drag and drop candidates between stages
• Add notes and interview feedback
• Set reminders for follow-ups
• Export pipeline data for reporting

Pricing¶

• 7-day free trial included
• No hiring fees — you hire candidates directly under your own rules
• Cancel anytime — no hidden costs or fees
• 100% money-back guarantee — no questions asked

Best Practices¶

Searching Effectively¶

• Start broad, then narrow down with filters
• Save your most-used search configurations
• Check the database regularly — new candidates join weekly
• Use timezone filters to ensure overlap with your team

Evaluating Candidates¶

• Look beyond skills — culture fit matters
• Check portfolio quality and project complexity
• Review communication skills through their profile
• Consider growth potential, not just current abilities

Outreach Strategy¶

• Send messages during the candidate’s business hours
• Follow up after 3-5 days if no response
• Keep your company profile updated to attract inbound interest
• Respond quickly to candidate replies

What’s Next?¶

• Learn about Advanced Candidate Filtering
• Read the Candidate Profile Anatomy Guide
• Explore Best Practices for Outreach
• Set up the ATS for Pipeline Management

Need Help?¶

• Documentation: docs.4geeks.io/en/talent
• Support: Available through the console dashboard
• Request Access: 4geeks.io/en/talent

Still questions? Ask the community.