Frequently Asked Questions
General
Vantael is a Philippine-based, AI-augmented tech talent placement agency. Vantael connects international clients — primarily SMEs and startups in Australia, Singapore, the US, and UK — with pre-vetted Filipino full-stack and mobile developers for freelance and project-based engagements.
Neither, by design. Vantael operates as a headhunting and talent search consultancy: it sources, screens, and introduces candidates, and facilitates the offer. It does not employ candidates, run payroll, or administer statutory benefits. Clients who need EOR services are referred to a licensed EOR partner.
Vantael’s primary client markets are Australia and Singapore, expanding to the United States and United Kingdom. Candidates are based in the Philippines.
For Clients
Vantael charges a placement fee to the client only, based on engagement type: 10–12% of total project value for project-based work, 12–15% of first-month billing for a part-time retainer, and 15–20% of first-month billing for a full-time equivalent engagement. There is no upfront cost — the fee is invoiced only on the candidate’s confirmed start date (or, for retainer/full-time tiers, on Day 1 of engagement).
Vantael guarantees shortlist delivery within 48–72 hours of a completed job order intake, drawing from a pre-built, continuously screened developer bench.
Every candidate passes a mandatory GitHub or portfolio review and an async coding assessment before being forwarded. Each CV is also scored against your specific job description using a structured AI screening pipeline, then reviewed before the shortlist is sent.
Vantael offers a free 30-day replacement guarantee. Structured check-ins at Day 1, Day 14, and Day 30 are built into every placement to catch issues early.
No. There is no retainer requirement to begin a search — you only pay the placement fee once a candidate is confirmed to start.
Payroll processing, statutory benefits administration (SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG), formal background checks, and signing contracts on either party’s behalf. Vantael can refer clients to licensed EOR partners for these needs.
Trust & Process
Vantael restricts CV and portfolio sharing to signed candidate consent, uses access-controlled storage, and follows the safeguards described in Vantael’s Data Privacy Policy. Full details are covered in that policy, including what’s collected, how it’s used, and how to request deletion.
Vantael runs a structured touchpoint cadence between offer signing and start date — the period industry data identifies as the highest-risk window for ghosting — including confirmation messages, check-ins, and a final 48-hour pre-start confirmation.
Formal background checks are outside Vantael’s scope. Vantael’s verification process centers on portfolio/GitHub review and a coding assessment, not third-party background screening.
For Developers
No. Vantael’s service is entirely free to candidates. All fees are charged to the hiring client, never to you.
Vantael’s active bench targets developers with 2+ years of professional experience in full-stack (React/Node) or mobile (Flutter/React Native) development, with a reviewable GitHub or portfolio link. Vantael also sources API integration and select no-code (Webflow/Bubble) specialists.
A short pre-screen (7–10 questions), a portfolio/GitHub review, and an async coding assessment. Once verified, you’re matched against live client job orders as they come in.
Yes. Vantael shares client context — company, role, and stack — as part of the matching and interview process, rather than sending you into an anonymous interview.
Vantael checks in with both you and the client at Day 1, Day 14, and Day 30 to catch and resolve friction early, rather than disappearing after the placement fee is invoiced.
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