Talent Scout
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Your Columbia staffing alternative

You don’t need a Columbia staffing agency. You need Talent Scout. Discover the easier, faster, and more cost-effective way to find the right talent.

You don’t need a Columbia staffing agency. You need Talent Scout. Discover the easier, faster, and more cost-effective way to find the right talent.

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Staffing Agency
Remote Staffing

Find high-impact talent in less time with greater flexibility.

Receive a shortlist of pre-vetted, highly skilled professionals in as few as two days

Connect with top talent who have experience in tech, marketing, and design

Get 30-50% savings in comparison with traditional Columbia recruiting agencies

Scale your team up and down whenever the market calls for it

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How it works

Day 1-2: Schedule and meet

Give us a few details and set up a time to talk with your recruiter.

Day 2-3: Review curated shortlist

Receive a shortlist of pre-vetted talent from your recruiter.

Day 3-5: Interview and hire

Interview your top choices and hire the best fits.

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Why choose Talent Scout?

Talent Scout
Columbia staffing agency
Talent Scout
Columbia staffing agency
Who?
Professional freelancers
Temporary workers looking for full-time jobs
Where?
Remote global talent
Columbia talent for on-site work
Contract length
Flexible: 1 to 6+ months
At least 3 months
Contract hours
Flexible: 20-40 hours a week
40 hours a week
Days to hire
Average of 3 to 5 days
Average of 30 days
Recruiter services
Source, screen, and shortlist top talent
Source, screen, and shortlist top talent
Verify skills certifications
Yes
No
Typical fees
25-35% hourly rate
Up to 100% hourly rate

Work with in-demand global talent who are at the top of their field

Josh B.

Josh B.

SQL Server DBA | SQL Developer | Data Engineer

"I wake up every day and get to do work I love because of Upwork." "I've worked over 8,000 hours on Upwork and it barely feels like it because I love what I do"

Mara N.

Mara N.

Premium websites for premium clients

"Upwork makes finding clients and managing projects so much easier." "My goal in 2021 is to reach $1M in earnings on Upwork. That said, I am very grateful for the opportunity that Upwork has created for professionals.

Maria S.

Maria S.

Senior Front-end developer with over 11 years of experience

"Upwork has taken my business to the next level. Through Upwork, I have engaged with many high quality clients that I would not have been exposed to by my own means."

Ron Z.

Ron Z.

Premium WordPress Development

"Upwork has proven to be the best way for me to find high-quality clients and exciting work."

Sam Crockett

Sam Crockett

Independent Web Developer

“My relationship with Cara & CompuVision has grown over the years. We’ve continued to work together on larger and more technical projects.”

We find you skilled talent for these in-demand skills

Development
Design & Creative
Sales & Marketing

Meet your Columbia recruiting team

Brooke  Kosowski

Brooke Kosowski

Lead Program Manager, Talent Scout
Christopher Walden

Christopher Walden

Director, Talent Solutions
Ali Sood

Ali Sood

Recruiter
Alexis De Jesus

Alexis De Jesus

Recruiter
Amberlee Conwell

Amberlee Conwell

Recruiter
Carolyn Gomes

Carolyn Gomes

Recruiter
Cass Butler

Cass Butler

Recruiter
Cristina Romero Tavarez

Cristina Romero Tavarez

Recruiter
Yurii Maksymchuk

Yurii Maksymchuk

Recruiter

South Carolina is the 10th fastest-growing state in the country, attracting new enterprises and people to the Greater Columbia area. That’s great news for businesses—but the talent they need to keep growing isn’t always readily available. That’s when Talent Scout can step up and become a valuable strategic partner. Talent Scout is a remote staffing alternative that can help your business connect with a global talent pool of highly skilled professionals with proven experience in technology, IT, software, legal, design, finance, engineering, media, and marketing. Our specialized recruiters consult with your team in order to better understand your business and project requirements. By combining their insights with machine learning, your recruiter can deliver a curated shortlist of highly skilled and pre-vetted talent in as little as two days, so you can hire remote talent and move your most important work forward. You don’t pay anything until we’ve found someone who’s the right fit. Talent Scout is easier, faster, and more cost-effective than traditional recruitment firms. It’s designed to do the front-end work of finding and vetting the best people to help you reach your business goals. Ready to find out how Talent Scout can support your business growth? We’re ready to get started when you are.

Frequently asked questions

Why do companies use Talent Scout?

Talent Scout is the quick and cost-effective way to hire highly skilled remote talent, with very little extra effort on your part. In fact, you don’t even pay for Talent Scout until you’ve found a professional who’s a solid match for your needs.

Companies that work with Talent Scout are typically able to engage a pro within 3-5 days. Our recruitment specialists have the experience to quickly get up to speed on your requirements. After learning more about your requirements, they’ll sift, sort, and source the best remote workers on your behalf. 

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What kind of professionals can I find through Talent Scout?

Talent Scout recruiters tap into a pool of pre-vetted remote workers who specialize in creative, design, development, and marketing. Screened for their experience, education, and existing skills, these professionals have proven themselves in a wide range of industries such as finance, technology, or media.

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What does the Talent Scout service cost?

You can talk to a Talent Scout recruiter and get started for free. In fact, there’s no cost to you until you’ve found the right talent for your project. When the specialized recruiter you work with sends you a shortlist of talent, it will include each professional’s hourly rate.

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What's the difference between Talent Scout and a Columbia staffing agency?

Talent Scout is fast. A traditional staffing agency can take weeks or even months to find the right fit. Within as little as two days, our recruiters can get back to you with a shortlist of pre-vetted professionals hand-picked from a global talent pool of marketing, tech, and design experts.

With Talent Scout, you’ll get a shortlist to consider in as little as two days. You don’t pay until you’ve found the right professional, and you get 30-50% savings compared to traditional Columbia recruiting agencies.

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