How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

Typically, you can hire digital media specialists with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery , timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network. Once you select your digital media specialist, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

How do I hire digital media specialists?

To hire the right digital media specialist, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect digital media specialists for your project.

How are Toptal digital media specialists different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our digital media specialists to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship. When you hire digital media specialists with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched digital media specialists ready to help you achieve your goals.

Can you hire digital media specialists on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?

You can hire digital media specialists on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire a digital media specialist for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our digital media specialists can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal digital media specialists?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your digital media specialist begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another digital media specialist who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right digital media specialist for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

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Work with your new digital media specialist for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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STEP 1

Language and Personality Evaluation

26.4% of applications pass

The first step of the screening process is a comprehensive English language and communication evaluation. We also assess personality traits, seeking only those who are passionate and fully engaged in their work.

STEP 2

In-depth Skill Review

7.4% of applications pass

We test each applicant’s technical knowledge and problem-solving ability through various assessments. Every member of the Toptal network is an expert in their domain, and we typically only advance candidates with exceptional results in this phase.

STEP 3

Live Screening

3.6% of applications pass

Toptal screeners, who are experts in their functional domain, interview each digital media specialist. Our screeners provide specific live exercises, looking for problem-solving ability, depth of experience, communication ability, and creativity.

STEP 4

Test Project

3.2% of applications pass

Each candidate is assigned a test project to evaluate whether they can “walk the walk.” Test projects take 1-3 weeks and are comprehensive and provide real-world scenarios for candidates to demonstrate their competence, thoroughness, professionalism, and integrity.

STEP 5

Continued Excellence

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As a quality-first company, we demand the best from our talent, so they can deliver the best to our clients. This principle permeates every Toptal engagement and delivered project. Only the top 3% of marketing experts can consistently perform at this level.

FAQs

How quickly can you hire with Toptal?
Typically, you can hire digital media specialists with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

Once you select your digital media specialist, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.
How do I hire digital media specialists?
To hire the right digital media specialist, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect digital media specialists for your project.
How are Toptal digital media specialists different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our digital media specialists to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

When you hire digital media specialists with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched digital media specialists ready to help you achieve your goals.
Can you hire digital media specialists on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?
You can hire digital media specialists on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire a digital media specialist for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our digital media specialists can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal digital media specialists?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your digital media specialist begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another digital media specialist who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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No-risk Trial Period
We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.
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