Finding experts
Browse the Marketplace, search for recruiters who have made similar hires, and book free intro calls with experts.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Click View Marketplace in the left sidebar to find experts and book free intro calls with them. The page lists experts by type, with extra search tools for recruiting. View a profile to see an expert’s work history, then click Schedule now to book a call, or send a message. New to the Marketplace? Start with Getting started with Marketplace.
Choose an expert type
Section titled “Choose an expert type”The first time you open View Marketplace, Dover asks What do you need help with?. Choose Recruiting, HR, Legal, Marketing, Customer Success, or Operations.
To switch, click another expert type at the top of the page. Dover remembers your last choice and opens that list the next time you visit.
See how the Marketplace works
Section titled “See how the Marketplace works”Click How it works at the top of the page for a three-step summary: explore the Marketplace, message or schedule free calls, and receive offers to build your team. Click Watch the 2-min tour in that window to see a short video.
What you see when you access the Marketplace
Section titled “What you see when you access the Marketplace”You can browse the Marketplace before you unlock it, but some details are hidden. Click Unlock marketplace access when Dover shows Ready to view the experts? to see everything. For the steps and what the deposit covers, see Getting started with Marketplace.
| Before you unlock access | After you unlock access | |
|---|---|---|
| Experts | A limited preview | Every expert on the Marketplace |
| Recruiter search results | What each matching recruiter has hired for, without who they are | Each recruiter’s name and profile |
| Reviews and cost data | Hidden | Reviews from founders and each recruiter’s cost-per-hire data |
| Rates | Hidden, and you can’t sort by rate | Visible, and you can sort by rate |
| Message | Opens the unlock prompt | Opens a conversation with the expert |
Find recruiters who have made similar hires
Section titled “Find recruiters who have made similar hires”The Recruiting expert type starts with Who are you hiring?. Dover shows recruiters who have already made similar hires on Dover.
- Click View Marketplace and choose Recruiting.
- Under Who are you hiring?, describe the role in your own words and add anything that matters, such as company stage, location, or industry. For example: “a founding engineer for a seed-stage AI startup in New York”. You can also click one of the role buttons under Your roles (your open jobs) or Popular on Dover.
- Click Search.
- Review the results. Each recruiter shows the companies they have worked with and their recent hires, so you can see why they fit. If you mentioned a company stage, location, or investor, recruiters who made a hire that way are ranked higher.
- To narrow the results, edit your search and add more detail.
- Click Schedule now on a recruiter to book a free intro call. See Book intro calls with experts.
See every recruiter hire and its cost
Section titled “See every recruiter hire and its cost”Click View all hires & costs next to Who are you hiring? to open a table of real hires made by recruiters on Dover. Use it to compare recruiters by the hires they have made. To search from there, click Find recruiters for a role like these.
Ask recruiters to come to you
Section titled “Ask recruiters to come to you”If you aren’t sure who to pick, click Share your criteria. It appears under your search results, or at the top of Or browse every recruiter if you haven’t searched yet.
- In What do you need help with?, describe the role, the scope, and why it’s hard to fill.
- In About your company, add what you do, your stage, and your website.
- Click Notify recruiters.
Recruiters send you custom offers. You review them on the My Experts page. See Managing experts. Both fields are required.
Browse every recruiter
Section titled “Browse every recruiter”Scroll to Or browse every recruiter to look through all recruiters, with or without a search. Use the filters above the list:
| Filter | What it does |
|---|---|
| Role | Show recruiters who hire for a role, such as Engineering or Product. |
| Location | Show recruiters who hire in a place, such as New York, NY or Western Europe. |
| Industry | Show recruiters with experience in an industry. |
| Availability | Show recruiters with at least 10, 20, or 30 hours available per week. |
| Pricing | Show recruiters who work hourly, on retainer, or on contingency (pay-per-hire). |
| Reviews | Show recruiters with 2 or more founder reviews, or with fewer than 2. |
| Rate | Show recruiters whose rate is negotiable or not negotiable. |
| Sort | Order the list by soonest start, star rating, or hourly rate. |
To book a free call, click Schedule now on a recruiter. It opens their calendar. If the recruiter has no calendar link, it opens their profile instead.
Browse other experts
Section titled “Browse other experts”Choose HR, Legal, Marketing, Customer Success, or Operations to see experts in that area. These lists have the Availability filter and the Sort menu. The cards and profiles work the same way as for recruiters.
View profiles
Section titled “View profiles”Click an expert to view their profile. A profile shows:
- Their rating, years of experience, and reviews from founders
- Their work history and recent hires
- The kinds of engagements they take, the industries they specialize in, and the services they offer
- Their rate, and whether it’s negotiable
Click Schedule Now to book an intro call, or Message to write to the expert.
Book intro calls with experts
Section titled “Book intro calls with experts”Intro calls are free, and you can book as many as you like. Most companies talk to about four experts before choosing one.
- Click Schedule now on an expert’s card, or Schedule Now on their profile. Dover opens the expert’s calendar. If the expert has no calendar link, it opens their profile instead.
- Choose a time and book the call.
- Join the call and talk about what you need and how you would work together.
To prepare, click How it works at the top of View Marketplace for ideas on what to cover, such as the role, your budget, and the pay structure (hourly, retainer, or pay-per-hire). You can also read about the Marketplace on the Dover website.
Your calls appear on the My Experts page, where you can make or review an offer after you talk. See Managing experts.
Frequently asked questions
Section titled “Frequently asked questions”Why can’t I see a recruiter’s name or rate?
Section titled “Why can’t I see a recruiter’s name or rate?”Names, rates, and founder reviews are shown after you unlock the Marketplace. Until then, you can see what each matching recruiter has hired for. See Getting started with Marketplace to unlock access.
Can I search for a role that isn’t one of my open jobs?
Section titled “Can I search for a role that isn’t one of my open jobs?”Yes. Type any role under Who are you hiring?, or click a role under Your roles or Popular on Dover.
What’s the difference between searching and browsing?
Section titled “What’s the difference between searching and browsing?”Searching under Who are you hiring? ranks recruiters by how closely their past hires match the role you describe. Browsing under Or browse every recruiter lists everyone, and you narrow it with filters.
How do I switch to a different type of expert?
Section titled “How do I switch to a different type of expert?”Click another expert type at the top of View Marketplace. Your choice is saved for your next visit.
How many experts should I talk to?
Section titled “How many experts should I talk to?”As many as you like. Calls are free, and most companies talk to about four experts before choosing one.
Where do I go after I book a call?
Section titled “Where do I go after I book a call?”Open My Experts in the left sidebar to see your calls, make or review an offer, and manage the experts you work with. See Managing experts.
