> fdr_lifecycle
A deep-dive into how Lateral's AI engine and your Forward Deployed Recruiter work together to build a high-quality candidate pipeline — fast.
Get StartedHere's exactly what happens from the moment you sign on.
Your FDR learns your business, culture, hiring bar, and tech stack. The AI engine begins sourcing across 20+ channels. Initial outreach experiments launch on day one.
First interested candidates arrive. Your FDR reviews, qualifies, and delivers them to you. You provide feedback, and your FDR calibrates targeting and messaging accordingly.
Weekly strategy sessions keep alignment tight. A/B testing on messaging, channels, and targeting compounds results. Pipeline grows and quality improves with each cycle.
> the_machine
Scale, speed, and precision — automated so your FDR can focus on what matters.
Scans 20+ channels simultaneously to surface candidates your competitors haven't found yet.
Deep research on every candidate — verified contact info, work history, tech stack, and more.
A/B tests messaging, subject lines, channels, and timing to find what resonates with your target candidates.
Every outreach is tailored at scale — referencing real projects, interests, and career signals.
Every response, open, and click feeds back into the system. Quality compounds with each iteration.
> the_human
Judgment, strategy, and relationships — the things that can't be automated.
Learns your hiring bar, culture, and what"great" looks like for your team — then holds that standard.
Reviews, qualifies, and manages every candidate — so you only see people worth your time.
Crafts outreach that sounds like your team — not a template. Authentic, compelling, and on-brand.
Builds genuine rapport with candidates. Handles objections, answers questions, and keeps top talent engaged.
Regular strategy sessions with your team to review metrics, refine targeting, and optimize the pipeline.
> your_role
We handle the heavy lifting. You focus on what only you can do.
Interested, qualified candidates delivered to you — ready to evaluate.
Meet the people who've already expressed interest and passed qualification.
You decide who joins your team. We give you the best options to choose from.
Close your top picks with confidence. 92% offer acceptance rate across our engagements.
> under_the_hood
Built by a team of engineers and recruiters. Powered by best-in-class tooling.
Advanced sequencing for multi-touch outreach
AI-powered enrichment for deep candidate research
Professional networking platforms
Real-time collaboration via Slack or Teams
Built-in ATS for full pipeline visibility
Everything you need to know about working with Lateral.
Typically within 3-5 business days of kickoff. Your FDR and the AI engine begin sourcing and outreach immediately, so interested candidates start arriving fast.
The AI engine handles scale — sourcing thousands of candidates, enrichment, and running outreach experiments. Your FDR handles judgment — qualification, calibration to your hiring bar, strategy, and candidate relationships.
Minimal. You review interested, qualified candidates and conduct interviews. Your FDR handles everything else — sourcing, outreach, qualification, and pipeline management.
Full transparency. You get real-time access to your pipeline, outreach metrics, and candidate status through our built-in ATS.
Your FDR calibrates based on your feedback. Quality improves with each iteration cycle. The system learns from every data point to better match your hiring bar.
Start reviewing qualified, interested candidates in 3-5 business days. No long contracts. No risk.
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