At DukeMed, we don’t believe good recruitment starts with urgency.
It starts with context.
That’s why every engagement begins with a short, structured conversation — either a Hiring Strategy Intro Call for employers or a Candidate Context Call for MedTech professionals.
Not to sell.
Not to pitch roles.
Not to collect CVs.
But to understand what’s really going on — before decisions are made.
What Are Hiring Strategy & Candidate Context Calls?
These calls are not traditional recruiter conversations.
They’re deliberate, two-way discussions designed to surface reality early — so time, energy, and reputation aren’t wasted later.
For Employers: Hiring Strategy Intro Calls
Hiring in MedTech rarely fails because of effort.
It fails because assumptions go untested.
In a Hiring Strategy Intro Call, we focus on:
what the role is actually expected to deliver
how the market is likely to respond
where expectations may be misaligned (scope, compensation, timing)
whether search, insight work, or something lighter is the right next step
There’s no obligation to proceed.
In many cases, the outcome isn’t “let’s hire now” — it’s clarity:
whether the role is viable
what needs refining
or whether waiting is the smarter move
That clarity is what makes later searches convert — when and if they proceed.
For Candidates: Candidate Context Calls
Most candidates have had this experience:
a recruiter reaches out
roles are mentioned loosely
nothing materialises
confidence erodes
We don’t work that way.
A Candidate Context Call isn’t about matching you to open roles.
It’s about understanding:
where you’re at in your career
what kind of move would actually make sense
what you’re optimising for (growth, stability, exposure, leadership)
and whether the market is likely to support that move right now
Sometimes the outcome is no action — and that’s still valuable.
Because knowing when not to move is as important as knowing when to lean in.
Why We Work This Way
Because clarity upfront reduces risk for everyone.
For employers, it avoids:
rushed searches
false starts
mis-hires that cost more later
For candidates, it avoids:
wasted conversations
being floated for roles that aren’t real
mismatched opportunities that don’t progress
Context allows decisions to be deliberate instead of reactive.
That’s especially important in MedTech — where credibility, relationships, and timing matter far more than speed.
What These Calls Are
Not
To be clear, these conversations are not:
job pitch calls
CV reviews
contingent “let’s see what’s out there” chats
If we talk to you about a role later — it’s because:
the role is committed
the brief is real
and the fit has been thought through
That’s intentional.
If You’re Not Ready for a Call Yet
Not everyone needs a conversation immediately.
If you’re earlier in your thinking — or want to sense-check your position first — there are lighter ways to engage.
For Candidates
If you’re unsure how ready you are to move, start here:
Career Move Readiness Diagnostic
A short, self-guided check to help you understand whether your experience, positioning, and direction align with today’s MedTech market.
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For Employers
If you’re questioning whether a role is viable — or how the market might respond — insight work often comes before search.
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Start with Context. Decide with Confidence.
Whether you’re hiring or exploring your next move, the goal isn’t activity.
It’s confidence.
That starts with understanding the situation properly — before committing to execution.
Posted April - updated 2026