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Union hiring timeline: how long it takes to fill a role

From the day we begin the search, we typically present candidates within 14 business days. Every stage after that is paced by your team and the candidate, so we don't quote a fixed fill date.

  1. Job order and search kickoff

    Day 0 · You and Gulfstream

    You submit the job order, role, local, location, scope and requirements. The search begins once we've confirmed the details with you.

  2. Search and candidate presentation

    Typically within 14 business days · Gulfstream

    We search, screen and present qualified candidates for the role. This is a direct-hire search, not a hall dispatch, and we follow the local's rules that apply to the position.

  3. Interviews

    Depends on your team and the candidate · You and the candidate

    Interview scheduling follows your hiring managers' availability and the candidate's.

  4. Offer and acceptance

    Depends on your team and the candidate · You and the candidate

    Your approval process and the candidate's decision set the pace of the offer stage.

  5. Start date

    Depends on your team and the candidate · You and the candidate

    Start dates depend on the candidate's notice to their current employer and any steps the local requires for the position.

Submit a job order · Union job orders by local · Union local rules

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