Question 1

How does the bounty work?

Accepted Answer

Companies set a bounty when posting a role — either a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the candidate's first-year salary. The bounty is paid only when a candidate is successfully hired.

Question 2

When does the recruiter get paid?

Accepted Answer

Payouts are processed after the guarantee period passes (default 90 days). Bounties can be split into installments — for example, 50% after 30 days and 50% after 90 days.

Question 3

What happens if a hire leaves during the guarantee period?

Accepted Answer

If a candidate leaves or is terminated during the guarantee period, the bounty is refunded to the company and the recruiter's payout is cancelled.

Question 4

Is there a cost to sign up?

Accepted Answer

No. Both companies and recruiters can sign up for free. Companies only pay when they successfully hire a candidate through the platform.

Question 5

How are recruiters vetted?

Accepted Answer

Every recruiter application is reviewed by our team. We look at recruiting experience, specializations, and track record. Only approved recruiters can submit candidates.

Question 6

Can I set different bounties for different roles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each role has its own bounty configuration. You can mix fixed and percentage-based bounties across your open positions.

Question 7

How does the staggered payment schedule work?

Accepted Answer

By default, recruiter payouts are split 50/50: the first half is released 30 days after the hire starts, and the second half after the 90-day guarantee period passes. This protects both sides.

Question 8

How does Merato compare to traditional agencies on cost?

Accepted Answer

Traditional agencies typically charge 20-25% of a candidate's first-year salary. With Merato, companies set their own bounty — often significantly less. For a $150K role, that could mean $15K instead of $30-37K.

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