How ListenRing Expanded Their Hiring Pipeline with Full-Service Talent Acquisition

ListenRing, a trailblazing teletherapy startup, is on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare accessibility through its app-driven platform. With their technology nearly ready for launch, the team faced a critical challenge—scaling their workforce from a team of 11 to 30+.

Their recruitment process needed refinement to attract top-tier licensed professionals while ensuring a seamless hiring and onboarding experience. To achieve this, they sought a comprehensive applicant-tracking solution with integrated talent acquisition services.

Hiring Challenges

1. Limited hiring budget as a startup
2. Uncertainty in writing effective job ads
3. Need for broader applicant reach through marketing strategies
4. Demand for qualified professionals with proper licensing and background clearance
5. Interest in additional workforce solutions like onboarding and payroll

Optimizing the Hiring Process

To help ListenRing build a strong team, ApplicantPro implemented a strategic hiring approach that included:

• Refining job ads targeted to improve visibility and attract top candidates
• Expanding sourcing beyond job boards to social media, medical schools and professional networks
• Pre-screening applicants through background checks to ensure compliance
• Integrating onboarding and payroll for a seamless hiring experience

With this approach, ListenRing quickly gained traction in a competitive hiring market—meeting 85% of their growth target. The optimized job ads and expanded sourcing efforts significantly increased applicant quality, while a streamlined hiring and onboarding process allowed them to scale efficiently. With a strong foundation in place, ListenRing is well-positioned to build a high-performing team that will drive long-term success.