Recruiter Workflow

Find, attract, and close global talent

Recruiter Journey

Market Research Salary benchmarks by city

Initial Outreach Cultural communication styles

Salary Negotiation Word-for-word scripts

Close or Decline Preserve relationships

Step 1Market Research

Understand salary expectations at the city level - not just country averages.

Country

Role Level

Domain

City	Salary Range (USD/mo)	Competition Level	Avg. Hiring Time
Bangalore	$3,500 - $6,000	Very High	45-60 days
Hyderabad	$3,000 - $5,000	High	30-45 days
Pune	$2,800 - $4,500	Medium	25-35 days

Full Regional Data

Step 2Initial Outreach

Adapt your communication style to the candidate's culture.

India: Do This

Lead with company reputation and growth
Mention learning opportunities
Be patient - decisions involve family
Ask about notice period early (often 90 days)

India: Avoid This

Pushing for quick decisions
Being too casual too soon
Ignoring hierarchy (always CC managers)
Underestimating notice buyout importance

Sample Outreach Template (India)

"Dear [Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out from [Company], a [brief company description with growth metrics]. We've been impressed by your background in [specific area] and believe you could be an excellent fit for our [Role] position.

This role offers [specific growth opportunity] and the chance to [impact statement]. I would be honored to discuss this opportunity with you at your convenience.

Best regards"

Step 3Salary Negotiation

Word-for-word scripts that work across cultures.

Scenario

Script: Initial Salary Discussion (India)

"Thank you for sharing your expectations. I want to be transparent with you - we value building long-term relationships with our team members.

For this role, we've budgeted [Range], which includes [specific benefits]. Many of our team members have found that the [growth opportunity/learning investment] makes this particularly valuable.

May I ask what factors are most important to you beyond base compensation? This helps me ensure I'm presenting the full picture."

Why this works: Emphasizes relationship (important in Indian culture), provides context, and invites dialogue about non-monetary factors (common priority).

All Negotiation Scripts

Close or Decline Gracefully

Closing the Deal

"We're excited to move forward with you. To confirm, here's what we're offering: [recap all terms]. Is there anything else you'd like to discuss before we send the formal offer letter?"

Tip: Always get verbal acceptance before sending written offer. In India, include family in celebration ("We'd be honored to have you join our family").

Graceful Rejection

"Thank you for your time and interest in [Company]. While we've decided to move forward with another candidate for this role, I was genuinely impressed by [specific positive]. I'd like to stay in touch for future opportunities - would that be alright?"

Why this matters: Preserves relationship for future roles. 40% of "rejected" candidates refer other strong candidates if treated well.

Workflow Complete! You now have cultural intelligence for the entire recruitment cycle.

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Recruiter Workflow

Recruiter Journey

Step 1Market Research

Step 2Initial Outreach

India: Do This

India: Avoid This

Sample Outreach Template (India)

Step 3Salary Negotiation

Close or Decline Gracefully

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Recruiter Journey

Step 1Market Research

Step 2Initial Outreach

India: Do This

India: Avoid This

Sample Outreach Template (India)

Step 3Salary Negotiation

Close or Decline Gracefully

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