
15% of first-year salary. Paid after day one. Zero retainers, zero exclusives, zero risk.
Every tier includes full pre-screening, background coordination, and direct access to Yaz.
All fees are invoiced after a candidate accepts an offer. No placement = no invoice. Terms apply.
Every placement VOLT makes is backed by a full 60-day replacement guarantee. If the hire doesn't work out — for any fit-related reason — we restart the search at zero additional cost. No fine print. No delays. No arguments. We put our name on every match we make.
We built this table ourselves. We stand behind every row.
| Feature | ⚡ VOLT | Job Boards | Big Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | ✓ Zero | $300–$500/mo subscription | Retainer fees required |
| Fee structure | ✓ 15% flat | Flat monthly, unlimited posts | 20–35% of salary |
| Time to first candidate | ✓ 24–48 hours | Days to weeks (passive) | 1–3 weeks typical |
| Pre-screened candidates | ✓ Always | ✗ Raw applicants | ~ Varies by agency |
| Trade-specific expertise | ✓ HVAC · Electrical · Construction | ✗ General only | ~ Generalist recruiters |
| Charlotte NC local network | ✓ Deep local roots | ✗ National, not local | ~ Regional at best |
| Replacement guarantee | ✓ 60 days, no questions | ✗ None | ~ 30–45 days, conditions apply |
| Passive candidate access | ✓ Employed tradespeople | ✗ Active seekers only | ~ Limited passive reach |
| Direct recruiter contact | ✓ Always Yaz directly | ✗ No recruiter | ✗ Junior staff turnover |
| No-hire, no-fee | ✓ Guaranteed | ✗ Subscription still charges | ✗ Retainer non-refundable |
If a placed candidate leaves — or doesn't work out — within 60 days of their start date, we replace them at no additional cost. No debates, no conditions, no paperwork delays. We stand behind every match because our reputation depends on it.
We only invoice you when a candidate accepts your offer and starts the role. If we don't find the right person, or you decide not to hire, you owe us nothing. Zero. There are no retainers, no monthly fees, no minimum commitments. The risk is entirely ours.
Talk to Yaz directly. No sales team, no runaround. Describe your role and we'll have candidates in front of you within 48 hours.