Frequently Asked Questions

FOR EMPLOYERS:

What roles do you recruit for?

The most common roles we recruit for are Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Office Managers, Chiefs of Staff, Estate Managers, Directors of Residences, Chefs, Family Assistants, and more by request.

What industries do you recruit for?

We work across various industries including but not limited to: Entertainment & Music, Early-Stage Companies, Technology Businesses, Real Estate, Finance, Venture Capital & Private Equity, Beauty & Fashion, Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Luxury, Media, Beauty & Fashion, PR & Communications, and much more. If you are unsure if we can support your industry, please ask us. Chances are, we’ve worked with your industry! I need help with hiring advice, shaping the roles on my team, salary guidance for employees, job descriptions, and market data. What is the best way to get help? If you are an employer looking for one-on-one advice about hiring, our co-founder Brittany is now available for calls on Intro, where you can book time directly with her!

What areas do you service:

We work across the entire US and Canada.

As a client looking to hire an employee, how does your fee structure work?

Please email or call us and we would be happy to explain how this works. We are very competitive with industry standards and always guarantee our placements.

What is your vetting process like for candidates?

We vet each candidate as if we are hiring for our own team. Each candidate has multiple interviews with one of our recruiters, and face to face interviews. Prior to placement of a candidate, we offer in depth background checks and references checks. We also offer an excellent placement guarantee. All of our candidates are found through our extensive nationwide database, referrals, our extensive relationships across various industries, and through headhunting!

Do you offer referral fees if a client or candidate is referred?

Yes. We offer competitive referral fees if you refer a client or candidate to us and we successfully make a placement with the person or company you refer. Please inquire for more details!

FOR CANDIDATES:

What roles do you recruit for?

What industries do you recruit for?

What areas do you service:

We work across the entire US and Canada.

As a candidate, what are the minimum requirements to work with Pocketbook Agency?

All candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience working in one (or more) of the types of support level roles that we staff. We also ask that you can provide minimum of three references from past employers, and pass a background check. To apply for our roles, you must also be able to work legally in the US, and be able to provide documentation. If you do not meet these requirements, we will do our best to guide your search however we can, but cannot guarantee placement.

As a candidate, do you guarantee placement into a job?

At Pocketbook Agency, we pride ourselves on making the best match for the client’s needs and your career trajectory. Our goal is to analyze your experience and compare it to the available position requirements to see if there is a match. We receive hundreds of applications and do our best to respond to each one accordingly. We do not guarantee placement, however, we do our best to provide you with a resource to navigate your job search.

Do candidates pay a fee to work with you?

Candidates never pay any fee to the agency. There is no registration fee and when candidates are placed in a position, they become the direct employee of that company and are paid by the employer. Employers will also pay the candidate directly for any trial period.

Do you offer referral fees if a client or candidate is referred?

Yes. We offer competitive referral fees if you refer a client or candidate to us and we successfully make a placement with the person or company you refer. Please inquire for more details.