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Executive Search · Staffing & Recruiting

How We Search Achieved a 50% Boost in Quality of Hire with iSmartRecruit

A Philippines-based executive search firm with over three decades of experience replaced fragmented data and manual workflows with iSmartRecruit — improving candidate quality, cutting hiring delays, and scaling their recruitment operation.

Customer since
2024
Products used
Executive Search Software
Industry
Staffing & Recruiting
Company size
11–50 employees
Location
Philippines
About the company

A 30-year recruitment firm built on quality-driven hiring

We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp. is a well-established recruitment firm based in the Philippines that specialises in executive search, permanent placements, and contractual staffing solutions.

Founded in 1990 by seasoned HR professionals, We Search has over three decades of experience delivering quality-driven hiring solutions across industries. With a client-first mindset and a people-focused culture, the team combines industry insights with innovative hiring strategies to match top-tier professionals with the right career opportunities.

At a glance
Founded 1990Over three decades of executive search experience
Philippines-basedServing clients locally and internationally
11–50 person teamSpecialist recruiters across executive search, permanent & contractual roles
Client-first cultureQuality-driven hiring aligned with each client's unique business goals
The transformation

Seven roadblocks. Six fixes that changed everything.

Before iSmartRecruit, We Search relied on fragmented systems and manual processes that slowed every hire. Here's what changed, challenge by challenge.

1
Before

No data insights

The previous system lacked analytics and reporting tools, making it impossible to track key metrics like time-to-hire or candidate conversion rates — leaving recruiters guessing rather than deciding.

After

Reduced administrative workload

Automated workflows eliminated manual data entry, resume screening, and scheduling — freeing the team to focus on strategic talent acquisition rather than repetitive tasks.

2
Before

Inefficient hiring workflows

Recruitment was highly manual and unstructured — screening, scheduling, and managing applications caused delays, longer hiring cycles, and recruiter burnout on admin tasks.

After

Easier team collaboration

A centralised platform let recruiters, hiring managers, and stakeholders communicate in real time, share candidate insights, and track progress together — eliminating miscommunication and delays.

3
Before

No secure, centralised candidate data

Candidate information was scattered across spreadsheets, email threads, and multiple platforms — causing inefficiencies and serious data security concerns with no encryption or access controls.

After

Secure, encrypted candidate data

All candidate data, client information, and hiring records are now stored in an encrypted, cloud-based system — preventing breaches and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

4
Before

Poor internal communication

Without a unified platform, information got lost in email threads and team members struggled to track candidate progress — causing delayed decisions and a poor candidate experience.

After

Efficient candidate database management

A structured, searchable database organises all candidate profiles, resumes, and hiring history in one place — letting recruiters quickly access, track, and engage without duplication.

5
Before

Slow candidate evaluation

Without AI-powered screening, recruiters manually sifted through hundreds of CVs — extending the hiring cycle, missing top talent, and negatively impacting overall recruitment success.

After

Increased diversity of candidates

AI-powered matching and advanced filtering reached a broader, more diverse talent pool — ensuring hiring decisions are based on skills and qualifications, not manual bias.

6
Before

Struggles in sourcing & evaluating talent

Without AI-driven search tools, manual filtering was time-consuming and overlooked potential talent — leading to inconsistent decisions and longer recruitment cycles.

After

Higher recruiter productivity

By reducing manual effort and streamlining workflows, recruiters handle more job openings effectively — with AI-driven search and real-time collaboration tools accelerating every stage.

7
Before

Rigid system, no customisation

The existing system was inflexible — preventing recruiters from tailoring workflows, automating tasks, or adjusting features to meet unique hiring needs, limiting scalability and efficiency.

After

Fully customisable workflows

iSmartRecruit's flexible platform lets the team tailor workflows, automate repetitive steps, and scale operations — adapting the system to their hiring strategy rather than the other way around.

The results

Measurable improvement across every stage of hiring

With iSmartRecruit, We Search saw improvements across every stage of their recruitment process — from sourcing quality to candidate satisfaction and retention.

50%
Boost in quality of hire
35%
Reduction in time-to-hire
60%
Increase in candidate satisfaction
Decrease in cost per hire0%
Increase in offer acceptance rate0%
Drop in candidate drop-off ratio0%
Growth in sourcing quality rate0%
Rise in application frequency rate0%
Improvement in hiring manager satisfaction0%
Increase in retention rate0%

iSmartRecruit helps us streamline our recruitment process by providing an efficient and organised candidate database. This allows us to easily archive, search, and manage candidate information, making it easier to identify talent for open roles.

Trisha Esporlas, Recruitment Team Lead, We Search
Trisha Esporlas
Recruitment Team Lead, We Search
Why this fits firms like yours

Built for executive search firms ready to scale without adding headcount

Centralised, searchable candidate database

All candidate profiles, resumes, and hiring history in one place — no more scattered spreadsheets or lost email threads.

AI-powered matching for better quality hires

iSmartRecruit's AI matches candidates to roles based on skills and fit — reducing manual screening and improving placement quality.

Fully customisable for your workflow

Tailor every stage of the hiring process to match your firm's unique approach — no rigid templates, no workarounds needed.

See what a result like this could look like for your recruitment firm

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