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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 2 weeks. 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 2 weeks · 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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