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Companies struggled to find quality talent, and exceptional professionals in emerging markets were being overlooked. We set out to bridge that gap — with transparency, rigour, and a people-first approach. ## Our Story We believe that where you live shouldn't limit your career — and where you hire shouldn't limit your growth. RooCruit connects ambitious businesses with pre-vetted remote professionals who deliver exceptional results at a fraction of local hiring costs. Every candidate in our network has been personally screened through our multi-step vetting process. We don't rely on algorithms or automated filters — we invest time in understanding people, so you don't have to. ## Our Screening Process Only the best make it through. Here's how we vet every candidate before their profiles are shared with clients. 1 ### Candidate Application Candidates apply for advertised roles and complete role-specific screening questions. Their responses are used to assess suitability and place them into the appropriate candidate pools. 1,000 candidates 2 ### Written Questions Candidates who meet the relevant criteria are invited to provide written responses to additional questions, enabling us to gain a deeper understanding of their experience and suitability. 225 candidates top 22.5% 3 ### Video Interview Selected candidates who meet the required criteria are invited to complete a recorded video interview. 82 candidates top 8.2% 4 ### Candidate Shortlist Our team personally watches each video interview and selects the candidates who show the most promise. 23 candidates top 2.3% 5 ### CV Review We review each CV to verify that the candidate's employment history aligns with their application. 14 candidates top 1.4% 6 ### Reference Checks We conduct reference checks on all candidates before approving them for inclusion in our candidate library. 4 candidates top 0.4% Top 0.4% Approved ## It's FREE to Try RooCruit! 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