How TWELVE10 Uses Candidately as Their Secret Weapon to Win More Clients
TWELVE10, a boutique VC-focused recruitment firm, uses Candidately to bypass administrative work and deliver a candidate presentation that clients call their best kept secret.
TL;DR
TWELVE10 uses Candidately as their competitive edge. Clients call it their best-kept secret, and it replaced hours of admin work with professional, Bullhorn-integrated candidate presentations.
At a Glance
- Industry
- Venture Capital / Startups
- Company Size
- 2 employees
- Use Case
- Candidate Submissions
- ATS
- Bullhorn
The Challenge
Administrative overload and diluted client feedback
Daniel and his team faced a large volume of administrative tasks around candidate submittals. Lack of alignment between the firm, internal recruiters, and hiring managers compounded the problem. Client feedback was diluted through email chains, making it difficult to act on quickly.
Before Candidately
- Admin overload on submittals
- Diluted feedback via email
- Hiring manager misalignment
With Candidately
- Auto-pull from Bullhorn
- Direct hiring manager access
- Professional presentations
The Solution
Candidately replaced admin tasks with direct hiring manager access
TWELVE10 adopted Candidately, which integrates directly with Bullhorn and eliminates manual note-typing by pulling all relevant information automatically. The tool facilitates direct communication with hiring managers, promoting transparency and faster feedback loops.
Candidately is my best kept secret, it differentiates us from the competition, so I want Candidately to do well enough to stay in business but I don't want it to go mainstream. Client feedback has been phenomenal. It's just a cool product. It's so good. It's just great. Don't use it, keep it for me.
The Results
Professional presentations that clients call their best kept secret
Clients responded positively to the professional, high-quality candidate presentations. Communication speed between the firm, clients, and hiring managers improved significantly. Both clients and the TWELVE10 team appreciated having all relevant information readily available in each candidate profile.
Impact
- Clients call it their best kept secretCompetitive differentiation
- Faster feedback from hiring managersDirect portal communication
Eliminated administrative bottlenecks
Candidately pulls candidate data directly from Bullhorn, removing manual data entry and note-typing.
Direct hiring manager communication
Hiring managers interact with candidates through the portal, providing faster and more transparent feedback.
Key outcomes
- Clients call it their best kept secret — Competitive differentiation
- Faster feedback from hiring managers — Direct portal communication
TWELVE10 turned candidate presentations into a competitive advantage their clients rave about. See how Candidately can do the same for your firm.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What makes TWELVE10's candidate presentations different?
TWELVE10 uses Candidately to pull candidate data directly from Bullhorn and present it in a professional, branded format that clients call their best-kept secret.
How does Candidately integrate with Bullhorn for TWELVE10?
Candidately connects directly to Bullhorn, eliminating manual data entry. Candidate information, notes, and resumes are pulled automatically into professional presentations.
What results did TWELVE10 see with Candidately?
Clients responded with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Administrative bottlenecks disappeared and hiring managers provide faster, more transparent feedback through the portal.
Is Candidately suitable for boutique recruitment firms?
Yes. TWELVE10 operates with just two employees and uses Candidately as their primary competitive differentiator. The platform scales from boutique firms to enterprise agencies.
How does Candidately help small staffing firms compete?
TWELVE10 competes against larger agencies by delivering a presentation quality that bigger firms struggle to match. The professional portal experience gives them priority on vacancies.
Can Candidately reduce administrative workload for recruiters?
Yes. TWELVE10 eliminated hours of manual note-typing and resume formatting. Candidately auto-pulls from Bullhorn, letting their two-person team focus on relationships instead of admin.
What do clients say about Candidately's presentation quality?
TWELVE10's founder reports clients call it their best-kept secret. The professional format and centralized access create a submission experience that hiring managers prefer over email attachments.
How does Candidately improve hiring manager communication?
Hiring managers interact with candidates directly through the portal, providing structured feedback instead of scattered email replies. This speeds up decision-making and reduces miscommunication.
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