The hiring need
The employer needed a mid-level appointment setter on a part-time schedule of 20 hours per week. Instead of posting a role and screening every applicant themselves, the business chose WorkBase PH Done-For-You Direct Hire.
The company is described as a North American business to protect the client’s privacy. WorkBase PH has permission to publish the role, schedule, search time and recruiting fee, but not the company’s name or the hire’s identity.
What WorkBase PH handled
WorkBase PH ran the candidate search and first-round screening instead of sending the employer an unfiltered applicant list.
Done-For-You shortlist candidates include a video or audio introduction so the employer can hear how each person communicates before the next interview.
The employer reviewed the screened option and made the final hiring decision. WorkBase PH never makes that decision for the client.
The result and real cost
The search took 2 days. The employer’s Direct Hire recruiting fee was $500 one-time; it was not a monthly subscription and it was not a percentage of the appointment setter’s pay.
The employer pays the appointment setter’s wage separately. Pricing can vary with the role, level, hours, any additional skills and the pay you offer, so your exact price is the one on your quote. This $500 outcome is a real example rather than a promise that every search will cost the same.
Two ways to hire without a recruiting subscription
$29 self-service job post
Best when you have time to review and interview applicants yourself. The post stays live for 30 days and includes AI matching, full profiles, messaging, video interviews and applicant tracking.
Post a job $29 →Done-For-You from $490
Best when you want WorkBase PH to source, screen and run first interviews. Pricing can vary with the role, level, hours, any additional skills and the pay you offer, so your exact price is the one on your quote. For straightforward roles, 2–3 screened candidates can be ready within 3 business days after the deposit.
Get a free hiring quote →What employers should take from this case
- A one-time fee is possible. Both WorkBase PH hiring paths avoid a monthly recruiting subscription; Managed Hire is optional if payroll and ongoing management are also needed.
- Speed depends on the role. This straightforward appointment-setter search took 2 days. Specialized, senior or licensed roles can take longer.
- Communication can be reviewed early. Video or audio introductions help employers assess spoken communication and fit before spending time on another call.
- The employer remains in control. WorkBase PH screens and presents candidates, but the employer chooses whom to hire and agrees the wage directly with the person on Direct Hire.
Transparency note: This page reports one anonymized client outcome approved for public use. It does not claim a testimonial, revenue result or retention outcome that the client has not authorized, and it does not guarantee that every role will be filled in 2 days.
Questions employers ask
Can I hire Filipino staff through WorkBase PH without a monthly subscription?
Yes. Post a job and manage the search yourself for $29 one-time, or use Done-For-You Direct Hire from a one-time $490 recruiting fee. Pricing can vary with the role, level, hours, any additional skills and the pay you offer, so your exact price is the one on your quote. Managed Hire is the optional monthly service for employers who also want payroll, attendance and replacements handled.
How much did this appointment-setter search cost?
The employer paid a $500 one-time Direct Hire recruiting fee: a $100 deposit, then a $400 balance when the hire was confirmed. The appointment setter’s wage was separate.
How long did the appointment-setter search take?
The search took 2 days. It was a mid-level, part-time role for 20 hours per week. Straightforward roles can move quickly; specialized or senior roles can take longer.
Can employers see or hear candidates before interviewing them?
Yes. Every Done-For-You shortlist candidate comes with a video or audio introduction. On the $29 self-service plan, profiles can include a video or audio introduction, and complete profiles with an introduction are surfaced first.
Need your next hire handled?
Tell WorkBase PH the role, schedule and level you need. You’ll see an exact Done-For-You quote right away after the short intake. A few specialized roles are quoted by email within the day.