Commonly Asked Questions
What is an RPO?
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is when a company partners with an external recruiting team to manage part or all of its hiring process. MTI provides a lightweight, SMB‑friendly version of RPO designed for East Coast companies that need structure, consistency, and predictable support — without enterprise‑level complexity.
What is Embedded Recruiting?
Embedded recruiting means your MTI Recruiter works inside your systems, your communication channels, and your hiring workflow — just like an internal team member. We operate through your ATS, Slack, or Teams so candidates experience your employer brand, not a third‑party agency.
When does it make sense for a company to move to MTI RPO‑Lite?
MTI RPO‑Lite is ideal when: • Hiring needs are growing • Internal teams are stretched thin • There’s no structured hiring process • Turnover is high • Seasonal or cyclical hiring creates pressure • You’re tired of paying agency fees East Coast SMBs use MTI when they need consistent recruiting support without adding full‑time headcount.
How is MTI RPO‑Lite different from hiring an internal recruiter?
Hiring internally adds: • Payroll • Benefits • Ramp time • Management overhead • Risk if hiring slows MTI gives you: • Immediate embedded support • No long‑term payroll commitment • A structured hiring process • Weekly pipeline reviews • Predictable monthly pricing You get the impact of an internal recruiter — without the cost or risk.
How does MTI compare to agency recruiting?
Agency recruiting is transactional and charges 15–25% per hire. It works for one‑off or hard‑to‑fill roles. MTI RPO‑Lite is: • Subscription‑based • Embedded • Process‑driven • Designed for ongoing hiring • Focused on quality and consistency You’re not paying per placement — you’re building a repeatable hiring engine.
Will we lose control of our hiring strategy or employer brand?
Not at all. MTI operates inside your framework — not over it. You maintain: • Hiring standards • Interview decisions • Employer brand voice • Final approvals We provide structure, sourcing, screening, and weekly transparency so you always know exactly where every search stands.
What results can we expect from MTI RPO‑Lite?
Most clients see: • 35–45% faster time‑to‑fill • 3–5 qualified candidates per role per week • High offer acceptance rates • Live pipeline within 1–2 weeks But the real value is this: MTI builds a predictable, transparent hiring process that grows with your business.
How quickly does MTI ramp?
First 48 hours: • System access (ATS, Slack, Teams) • Intake with hiring managers • Role calibration Week 1–2: • Active sourcing • Qualified pipeline • Weekly check‑ins 30–45 days: • Interviews • Offers • Hires Because we embed directly into your systems, ramp is fast and friction-less.
How is MTI RPO‑Lite priced?
MTI uses a flat monthly subscription, not per‑hire fees. This gives SMBs: • Predictable cost • No commission pressure • No surprise invoices • No 20% placement fees Pricing is based on: • Hiring volume • Role complexity • Level of support needed It’s built to fit SMB budgets.
What roles are best suited for MTI RPO‑Lite?
We support most non‑executive roles common to East Coast SMBs, including: • Property management • Hospitality • Healthcare support • Trades & field roles • Administrative • Customer service • Operations • Sales • Professional services If it’s a role your business hires regularly, MTI can support it.
How does MTI measure and report performance?
We track: • Time‑to‑fill • Pipeline health • Interview‑to‑offer ratios • Offer acceptance • Hiring manager satisfaction Weekly pipeline reviews ensure full transparency and continuous improvement.