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The Fractional Network
For executive recruiters

Build the Bench Before the Search Begins

The Fractional Network helps executive recruiters build relationships with experienced executives before a leadership search becomes urgent. Discover relevant executives, submit roles, use AI-assisted candidate matching, build shortlists, request introductions, manage searches, and track placements through one connected platform.

Why Recruiters Use TFN

A Better Way to Build Executive Pipelines

Stop searching cold databases. Build real relationships with experienced executives before your next search becomes urgent.

Build Relationships Before the Search

Connect with experienced executives before a leadership search becomes urgent. Build your bench proactively.

Structured Executive Search

Search by discipline, industry, location, availability, company size, PE experience, M&A experience, and more.

AI-Assisted Candidate Matching

Submit a role or paste a job description. AI extracts criteria, searches the TFN executive community, and surfaces ranked potential matches.

Shortlists & Candidate Comparison

Build shortlists, compare candidates side by side, and create candidate briefs for client review.

Introductions & Interview Tracking

Request introductions through the TFN network. Track interviews and manage your search pipeline in one place.

Placement Tracking

Record placements, track outcomes, and manage commission relationships when applicable.

Recruiter Organization Collaboration

Invite team members to your recruiter organization. Collaborate on roles, candidates, shortlists, and searches with permission-based access.

Verification Status Visibility

See the verification status members choose to share. TFN staff review submitted evidence; a status is not a guarantee of an executive's qualifications or fit.

AI Candidate Matching

Turn Search Criteria Into a Smarter Shortlist

AI helps organize and identify potential matches. The recruiter remains responsible for evaluating candidates, determining fit, making introductions, and managing the search.

Submit Role
Upload or Paste Job Description
AI Extracts Search Criteria
Recruiter Reviews Criteria
Required / Preferred Criteria Confirmed
AI Searches TFN Executives
Potential Matches Surfaced
Shortlist Built
Introduction Requested

Demo Workflow

Role Created
Matching
Shortlist
Client Review
Introduction
Interview
Offer
Placed
Closed

This is a demo workflow illustration. Not live production data.

Shortlists & Introductions

Manage Your Search Pipeline

Save candidates, build shortlists, compare candidates side by side, create candidate briefs, and request introductions — all within a single connected pipeline.

  • Save Candidates
  • Build Shortlists
  • Compare Candidates
  • Create Candidate Briefs
  • Request Introductions
  • Track Interviews
  • Record Placements

Recruiter Team Collaboration

Keep Your Search Team Aligned

Recruiter organizations can collaborate on roles, candidates, shortlists, introductions, interviews, placements, and reporting with permission-based access.

Organization Owner

  • Full access
  • Manage team
  • Billing
  • All roles & candidates

Recruiter

  • Submit roles
  • Search candidates
  • Build shortlists
  • Request introductions

Billing Admin

  • Manage billing
  • View invoices
  • Update payment method

Fictional example. No real recruiter organization data is shown.

Recruiter FAQ

Common Questions

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Build relationships with experienced executives before your next leadership search becomes urgent.