# Getting started with Marketplace > Unlock the Marketplace, find experts in recruiting, HR, legal, and more, and book free calls to find the right fit. ## Overview The Dover Marketplace connects you with experts who work with startups. Click **View Marketplace** in the left sidebar to browse experts, unlock full access with a deposit, book free calls, and work with the experts you choose. --- ## Experts you can find Pick the kind of expert you need. Each expert type has its own list. | Expert type | What they help with | | --- | --- | | **Recruiting** | Making your next hire | | **HR** | People operations, culture, and organization design | | **Legal** | Contracts and compliance | | **Marketing** | Brand and go-to-market | | **Customer Success** | Retention and onboarding | | **Operations** | Process and efficiency | The first time you open the Marketplace, Dover asks **What do you need help with?**. Choose an expert type, and Dover opens that list. To switch later, click another expert type at the top of the page. Recruiting has extra tools, covered in [Work with recruiters](#work-with-recruiters). --- ## Unlock the Marketplace You need a deposit to see and contact experts. Until you unlock access, you can browse a limited preview. 1. Click **View Marketplace** in the left sidebar. 2. When Dover shows **Ready to view the experts?**, click **Unlock marketplace access**. 3. Add the deposit. When you unlock access, you get instant access to every expert on the Marketplace, reviews from founders, and each recruiter's cost-per-hire data. Your deposit is applied to the work your expert does. If you don't work with an expert, your deposit is 100% refundable. --- ## Talk to an expert Book as many free calls as you like before you choose. 1. Click an expert to open their profile, or click **Schedule now** to open their calendar. 2. Book a free call. 3. On the call, talk about what you need and how you would work together. You can book calls with several experts and compare them. Most companies talk to about four experts before choosing one. --- ## Work with an expert After a call, you and the expert agree on how to work together. - Choose a pay structure: hourly, retainer, or pay-per-hire. - Set a budget for the expert. - Try more than one expert, keep the best fit, and switch to a different expert whenever you want. Go to **My Experts** in the left sidebar to see your experts, make or review an offer, and manage an expert you work with. See [Managing experts](https://docs.dover.com/recruiter-marketplace/managing-experts/). Go to **Usage & Billing** to see activity and charges. See [Marketplace usage and billing](https://docs.dover.com/recruiter-marketplace/marketplace-usage-and-billing/). --- ## Work with recruiters The **Recruiting** expert type helps you find recruiters who have already made hires like yours. Under **Who are you hiring?**, describe the role in your own words, or pick one of your open jobs, and click **Search**. Dover shows recruiters who have made similar hires, and why they fit. To see every hire made through the Marketplace and what it cost, click **View all hires & costs**. If you aren't sure who to pick, click **Share your criteria** and recruiters send you custom offers. For the full steps and filters, see [Finding experts](https://docs.dover.com/recruiter-marketplace/finding-experts/). --- ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I get access to the Marketplace, and what happens to my deposit? Click **View Marketplace** in the left sidebar, then click **Unlock marketplace access** and add the deposit. You get instant access to every expert. Dover applies your deposit to the work your expert does. If you don't work with an expert, your deposit is 100% refundable. ### Which kinds of experts can I find? You can find experts in recruiting, HR, legal, marketing, customer success, and operations. ### Can I talk to more than one expert? Yes. You can book a free call with as many experts as you like before you choose who to work with. ### What if I don't know which expert I need? On your first visit, Dover asks **What do you need help with?**. Choose the closest expert type. You can switch to another expert type at any time. ### Where can I see pricing and plan details? Expert rates depend on the expert and the offer you agree to. See [dover.com/pricing](https://www.dover.com/pricing) for plan details. ### Where can I get more help? Ask the Dover Support team on the [Contact Support](https://app.dover.com/support/messages) page (**Get Help → Contact Support** in the app).