Executive & leadership search
Discreet, retained searches for senior hires, where judgment and trust matter as much as experience.
Learn more →Global recruitment & talent acquisition
Talent gets the job done. Character makes it last.
Talent & Character is a premium international recruitment firm. We run confidential searches for employers and give candidates verified opportunities through a transparent process.
- IConfidential retained and contingency search
- IIEvery role verified before it is advertised
- IIINo fees charged to candidates — ever
- IVHiring across [REGIONS / COUNTRIES]
Our name is our method
Every shortlist is measured twice.
Skills open the door. Integrity, judgment and reliability decide whether a hire still looks right a year later. We assess both before you meet anyone.
Talent
- Structured, competency-based interviews
- Role-specific work samples and technical screening
- Verified employment history and track record
Character
- Values-based and situational interviewing
- Structured reference conversations, not checkbox calls
- Consistency checks across every stage of the process
For employers
Recruiting services for organisations that hire carefully.
Specialist & professional hiring
Targeted search for hard-to-fill roles in education, finance, client success, operations and more.
Learn more →International & remote teams
Build distributed teams across time zones, with candidates screened for communication, autonomy and reliability.
Learn more →How we work
A disciplined process, from brief to signature.
- 01
Brief
We define the role, the results it must deliver and the character it requires.
- 02
Search
Direct outreach and verified job advertising reach active and passive talent.
- 03
Assess
Interviews, work samples and references produce a documented shortlist.
- 04
Place
We manage offers, notice periods and onboarding, then check in after placement.
Now recruiting
On behalf of a U.S.-based financial education company.
We are hiring for several roles with an established client in financial education. The client's identity and employment arrangements are disclosed to candidates during the hiring process.
- Client name disclosed before any client interview
- Employment terms confirmed in writing before you accept
- No fees, deposits or equipment purchases required
For candidates
Our promise to every candidate.
Recruitment scams are common. Here is exactly what to expect from us, so you can recognise a genuine message.
Verify a recruiter →We never charge you
No application, training, placement or equipment fees, at any stage.
No bank details before an offer
We never ask for banking, payment or ID copies before a written offer.
Named, verifiable recruiters
Every message comes from an @[YOUR DOMAIN] address, by a named recruiter.
Real interviews
Live video or phone interviews, never chat-only hiring on messaging apps.