Blog

Ideas, guides, and playbooks.

Everything we learn doing recruiting work across the Americas — and what we think is worth sharing.

Employer branding

EVP: how to build an employee value proposition

The short answer to why someone would work here and not next door. The five parts, how to research it with your own people, and the common mistakes.

Aug 30, 2026·4 min
Employer branding

Employer branding for companies hiring across several countries

A brand that's global and local at once. Which layer stays the same across markets, what adapts by country, and how to set up the careers page.

Aug 30, 2026·4 min
Process

The intake call: the template that cuts time-to-fill

Long processes almost always start with no agreement on who you're looking for. The questions for a 45-minute intake call and what to do with the answers.

Aug 30, 2026·4 min
Metrics

Time-to-fill vs time-to-hire: what each one measures

They're not synonyms. One includes sourcing, the other doesn't. Splitting them tells you whether the jam is in finding candidates or in your internal proce

Aug 30, 2026·4 min
Sourcing

How to write search prompts for AI sourcing

An AI search is only as good as your description. The five parts of a prompt that returns a usable shortlist on the first try.

Aug 29, 2026·4 min
RPO

RPO pricing: how to price a contract (4 models that work)

An RPO isn't billed like several searches bundled together. Monthly fee, per FTE, hybrid or milestone: which to use and what else goes in the proposal.

Aug 29, 2026·4 min
Agency operations

What to put in a recruitment agency contract

The seven clauses that decide whether you get paid: payment trigger, attribution window, how an introduction is recorded, replacement guarantee, exclusivit

Aug 29, 2026·4 min
Guide

The 5 recruitment fee models (and when to use each)

Contingency, retained, RPO, close fee and open fee. What problem each one solves and how to mix them without keeping three spreadsheets.

Aug 28, 2026·4 min
Agency operations

The Most Expensive Mistake Recruiting Agencies Make - and Why It's Hard to See

The single operational failure that caps revenue, burns recruiters, and costs the best candidates. Identified, explained, and fixed.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
AI

AI in Recruitment with Language Models: What Works and What Doesn't

Honest analysis of AI applications in recruiting in 2026: CV parsing, candidate matching, interview guides. What delivers measurable results and what is.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
D&I

Diversity and Inclusion in Recruiting in LATAM: Beyond the Commitment

What actually works for diversity hiring in Mexico and Latin America - the process changes that move the needle, and the programs that produce reports but.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
Jobs page

How to Create a Jobs Page for Your Agency or Company

Step-by-step guide to creating a careers page that attracts qualified candidates: structure, copy, SEO, and what actually drives applications.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
KPIs

The 8 TA Metrics That Actually Matter in 2026

The 8 talent acquisition metrics that high-performing teams track - how to calculate them, how to report them, and what good looks like.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
Interviews

Competency-Based Interviews: Practical Guide for Recruiting

How to design and conduct competency-based interviews that predict performance - STAR method, common mistakes, and question bank for key competencies.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
Agency growth

How to Scale a Recruiting Agency in LATAM Without Losing What Made You Good

The growth playbook for boutique recruiting agencies in Mexico and Latin America - what works beyond 4 recruiters and the traps that cap most agencies.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
Employer branding

Employer Branding in Latin America: What Actually Works

Practical guide to employer branding for companies in Mexico and LATAM - what attracts candidates, what repels them, and how to improve without a large budget.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
Agency fees

How Much Does a Recruiting Agency Charge in Mexico? Complete 2026 Guide

The complete guide to recruiting agency fees in Mexico - percentages, payment models, guarantee periods, and how to evaluate a proposal beyond the number.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
RPO

What Is RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)? LATAM Guide

RPO explained: what it is, how it differs from a traditional agency, and when it makes sense for your company in Mexico or LATAM. Examples and checklist.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
Sourcing

Boolean Search in Recruiting: Complete Practical Guide

Master boolean search operators for LinkedIn, ATS databases, and job boards. Practical examples for technical, commercial, and executive profiles in.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
Trends

LATAM Hiring Trends 2025: What's Actually Changing on the Ground

An honest look at what's driving change in Latin American talent acquisition right now - nearshoring pressure, AI adoption reality, and what.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
Time-to-hire

How to Reduce Time-to-Hire Without Lowering the Standard

The average hiring time in Mexico is 45 days. It can be done in 20 without hiring poorly. The process and tools to achieve it.

Jun 8, 2026·5 min
ATS

ATS vs Spreadsheets: The Honest Comparison for Recruiting Agencies

Why successful recruiting agencies stop using Excel - the real cost, the right migration timing, and what actually changes when you switch.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min
ATS

What is an ATS? Complete Guide for Recruiters in Mexico 2026

We explain what an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is, how it works and when your recruiting agency in Mexico needs one. Practical guide 2026.

May 26, 2026·5 min
Comparison

Best ATS for Mexico 2026: We Compare 6 (With Real Prices)

Klyver vs. Pandapé, Factorial, Bizneo, Zoho Recruit and Buk: real prices, features, and which type of team each one fits. Updated 2026 comparison.

May 19, 2026·4 min
ATS

The Ideal ATS for a Boutique Agency: What to Look For, What to Skip

After reviewing 7 available ATS tools, this is what actually matters for a 3-to-10-person recruitment agency.

Aug 30, 2026·4 min
Benchmarks

2026 Salary Benchmarks: Revenue Management in Mexico City vs. Bogota

Real salary ranges from Revenue Management searches, the most-requested skills, and how the markets differ.

Aug 30, 2026·4 min
Fees

How to Calculate the Right Contingency Recruitment Fee in LATAM

A 4-step method for setting recruitment fees without leaving money on the table or scaring off the client.

Aug 30, 2026·5 min
AI

AI in Recruiting: When It Helps, When It Gets in the Way

Where AI moves the needle in recruiting, and where it creates more noise than value.

Aug 30, 2026·4 min
Product

Why the Client Portal Should Be Default, Not a Premium Add-On

Greenhouse and Lever charge for the client portal as a premium feature. Klyver includes it from the most basic plan.

Aug 30, 2026·4 min
RPO

How to Structure a 6-Role RPO Without Losing Your Mind

The full playbook for structuring an RPO engagement: kickoff, pipeline chain, reporting and deliverables.

Aug 30, 2026·5 min