Shortlist is an executive search and talent tech company building great teams across Africa, India, and 20+ countries.
We combine market depth, best-in-class technology and robust analysis to find and hire the right people, whether C-suite executives or entry-level analysts. We divide our work into two areas: Shortlist Search for full-service senior hiring and Shortlist Futures for tech-powered mass recruitment and job placement.
Shortlist is an executive search and talent tech company building great teams across Africa, India, and 20+ countries.
We combine market depth, best-in-class technology and robust analysis to find and hire the right people, whether C-suite executives or entry-level analysts. We divide our work into two areas: Shortlist Search for full-service senior hiring and Shortlist Talent Drives for tech-powered mass recruitment and job placement.

Shortlist Search
With over 25 search consultants and researchers across Kenya and India, we support end-to-end hiring of middle managers to senior leaders across high-growth startups, global enterprises, and leading impact organizations. We meet clients where they’re at, with permanent hiring, staffing, and “virtual talent partner” models available.
Shortlist Talent Drives
We combine our proprietary tech platform with our dedicated team to power large-scale recruitment campaigns, including graduate recruitment, team scale-ups, and internship programs. We also co-create and execute innovative employability and “work experience” programs, partnering with upskillers and funders to prepare more youth for in-demand 21st century careers.


Shortlist Talent Drives
We combine our proprietary tech platform with our dedicated team to power large-scale recruitment campaigns, including graduate recruitment, team scale-ups, and internship programs. We also co-create and execute innovative employability and “work experience” programs, partnering with upskillers and funders to prepare more youth for in-demand 21st century careers.
Shortlist Connect
Post your jobs to our database of 1 million professionals (and growing), and manage your candidates with our intuitive workflow tools. We merge a simple Applicant Tracking System with screening tools like custom chatbot and skills assessments, and distribution via our community, LinkedIn and your careers page. Try it for free today.