A job broker is a professional or organization that acts as an intermediary, connecting job seekers with suitable vacancies and employers with qualified candidates. They facilitate the hiring process by understanding the needs of both job hunters and companies, offering services like personalized advice, CV assistance, and job matching. Job brokers also engage in business development to create new job opportunities and can specialize in areas like specific industries or supporting particular groups, such as young people or individuals with learning disabilities.
Tired of sending applications into a black hole? A Job Broker flips the script: instead of working for an employer, we work for you. We craft your positioning, identify high-fit opportunities, submit tailored applications, and reach out directly to hiring managers — so you're seen earlier by decision-makers. Book a free consultation to get started or learn more about how it works below.
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Is Job Broking Legit?
Job broking is a legitimate service, but the term is used in very different ways. In many contexts, job brokers work with employers or public programs to place candidates into vacancies.
In this context, job broking refers to candidate-side representation — where the broker works exclusively for the job seeker to create access, manage outreach, and increase visibility with hiring decision-makers. Results depend on seniority, market conditions, and how targeted the campaign is.
Job broking is a form of reverse recruitment — a model where the recruiter or broker represents the candidate, not the employer.
What a Job Broker Can — and Can’t — Guarantee
A Job Broker cannot guarantee a job offer. Hiring decisions always sit with employers, and timelines vary by role, seniority, and market conditions. Be cautious of services that promise specific outcomes.
What a legitimate Job Broker does guarantee is active representation, consistent execution, and increased access to relevant opportunities — not passive waiting, generic advice, or high-volume applications.
Job Broker vs Reverse Recruiter vs Job Search Virtual Assistant
These terms are often used interchangeably, but they describe the same underlying model: candidate-side representation.
Reverse Recruiter
The most common term for mid–senior professionals. Emphasizes proactive outreach and representation in the market.
Job Search Virtual Assistant
Emphasizes execution and day-to-day management: tracking, applications, outreach, and accountability.
Job Broker
Focuses on market access and opportunity creation: targeting, introductions, and getting you in front of decision-makers.
The difference is mostly language — the goal is the same: get you seen earlier by the right people and run a structured campaign around your targets.
Who Job Broking Is — and Isn’t — Right For
Good fit
- Mid–senior professionals who want proactive representation
- Leadership roles, constrained searches, relocations, or pivots
- Candidates with credible experience who need access and momentum
- Busy professionals who want a structured, accountable campaign
Not ideal
- Entry-level candidates in mass-hiring markets
- Anyone looking only for CV edits or generic advice
- High-volume “spray and pray” application strategies
- Expecting instant offers without active engagement
Job broking works best when it’s treated as a campaign — combining targeting, positioning, and proactive outreach to create the right conversations.
Why Traditional Recruitment Doesn’t Work for You
Most recruiters place only 10 to 20 candidates per year.
That may sound fine — until you realise how many people they actually speak to.
30 candidates per day × 5 days
150 people per week
600 people per month
7,200+ candidates per year
Yet only 0.14% to 0.28% actually get placed.
Traditional recruiters don’t work for you — they work for the company. That means your success isn’t their priority unless it aligns with a client’s open job.
A Job Broker flips the model:
we work for you.
Endless waiting: Candidates apply and sit at the back of a queue.
Radio silence: Most applications never receive a reply.
Time drain: Hours spent tailoring CVs and cover letters with little return.
Missed opportunities: Many jobs aren’t even advertised (hidden job market).
Lack of visibility: Applications rarely get in front of decision-makers.
Unequal playing field: Automated systems (ATS) filter people out before humans even see them.
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Get ahead without waiting for a job
We proactively put you in front of brands—even if no roles are advertised yet.
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Get ahead if a job is available
Instead of joining the pile of CVs, we approach directly to make sure you’re seen.
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Get in front of hiring managers
We cut through HR gatekeeping and get your profile in front of the real decision-makers.
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End-to-end representation
From resume optimization to outreach, applications, and interview prep, we handle the heavy lifting.
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Your advocate in the market
We work for you, not the employer—our only goal is landing you the right role, faster.
