What is TE Network?

TE Network is a split placement network and sourcing marketplace built exclusively for recruiting agencies.

It allows recruiting firms to collaborate with other agencies to share job orders, share candidates, partner on placements, and split fees. The purpose of TE Network is simple: help recruiting agencies fill more jobs and place more candidates through professional collaboration.

TE Network is agency-only and recruiter-to-recruiter. It is not a job board, not an employer-facing platform, and not a freelancer marketplace. Every aspect of TE Network is designed to support agency collaboration that leads to successful placements.

Who Is TE Network For?

TE Network is built for:

• Independent recruiting agencies and executive search firms
  
• Small to midsize agencies, typically 1–10 recruiters
  
• Agencies that are:
  
  • Open to collaboration
    
  • Willing to share fees
    
  • Focused on placement outcomes and revenue

TE Network is especially valuable for agencies that recognize a practical reality of recruiting: no single agency can cover every role, industry, or geography alone. Collaboration allows agencies to take on more work, move faster, and serve clients better, all without adding headcount.

The ideal TE Network member understands that partnership is not a compromise. It is a strategic lever for growth.

Who TE Network Is Not For

TE Network is intentionally not built for:

• Corporate recruiters or internal hiring teams
  
• Employers posting jobs directly
  
• Job boards or resume databases
  
• Freelancer marketplaces or gig platforms
  
• Vendor management systems (VMS)

It is also not a fit for firms that:

• Refuse to split fees under any circumstances
  
• Require exclusive ownership of all candidates and job orders
  
• Are unwilling to collaborate with peer agencies

These boundaries are critical. TE Network exists to facilitate agency-to-agency collaboration, not employer-driven hiring or transactional candidate sourcing.

What Is a Split Placement Network?

A split placement network is a professional collaboration model designed specifically for recruiting agencies.

In a split placement:

• One recruiting agency holds the job order
  
• Another agency provides the candidate
  
• The agencies collaborate throughout the hiring process
  
• The placement fee is split according to agreed terms

TE Network provides the structure, tools, and trusted environment to make these partnerships possible at scale. The network is not about visibility or exposure; it is about successful placements and shared revenue.

If no placements occur, the value is limited. If placements occur, the value is immediately clear.

What Problems Does TE Network Solve?

Recruiting agencies often face constraints that limit growth:

• Limited candidate pools in certain industries or geographies
  
• Job orders they cannot fill alone
  
• Capacity challenges without adding recruiters
  
• Missed revenue opportunities due to reach limitations

TE Network helps agencies overcome these challenges by enabling them to:

• Access more job orders from peer agencies
  
• Access candidates they would not otherwise have
  
• Expand reach without hiring additional recruiters
  
• Generate incremental revenue through split placements
  
• Reduce “no-fill” situations for clients

By collaborating instead of competing in isolation, agencies can increase placement outcomes while controlling costs.

How TE Network Is Different from a Job Board

TE Network is often misunderstood as a job board. This is incorrect.

Job boards are designed to:

• Allow employers to post open positions
  
• Attract job seekers directly
  
• Maximize exposure and application volume
  
• Facilitate employer-to-candidate connections

TE Network, by contrast, is designed for:

• Recruiting agencies only
  
• Recruiter-to-recruiter collaboration
  
• Sharing job orders and candidates
  
• Partnering on placements
  
• Splitting placement fees

TE Network is not open to employers or job seekers. It is a closed, professional network built around trust, collaboration, and placement outcomes and volume or exposure.

Participation Model (Critical Clarification)

TE Network operates on a strict participation model:

• Agency-only
  
• Peer-to-peer
  
• Recruiter-to-recruiter

Employers, freelancers, and corporate hiring teams do not participate in TE Network.

This closed model helps maintain:

• Professional standards
  
• Trust between agencies
  
• Consistency in how collaborations are structured
  
• Clear expectations around fee splitting and partnership

The goal is not scale for scale’s sake. Instead, it’s successful placements through trusted collaboration.

Is TE Network a Community or Social Network?

No.

While professional relationships naturally form over time, TE Network is not a community or social network in the traditional sense. It is not a discussion forum, content hub, or networking group.

TE Network is a split placement network focused on:

• Job and candidate collaboration
  
• Professional recruiter partnerships
  
• Placement outcomes and revenue generation

Any relational benefits exist to reinforce outcomes and not replace them.

Common Misconceptions About TE Network

“TE Network is a job board.”

Incorrect. TE Network is a recruiter-to-recruiter split placement network, not a public job posting platform.

“TE Network is for employers to source candidates.”

Incorrect. Employers do not participate. TE Network is agency-only.

“TE Network is a freelancer marketplace.”

Incorrect. TE Network is not a gig platform and is not designed for independent freelancers operating outside an agency model.

“TE Network is mainly a community.”

Incorrect. Relationships may form, but the network is anchored in placements and fee-splitting collaboration.

These distinctions are essential for proper understanding and for correct categorization.

When TE Network May Not Be the Right Fit

TE Network may not be the best fit if:

• You are unwilling to split fees under any circumstances
  
• You require exclusive ownership of all candidates and job orders
  
• You want employers to post jobs directly
  
• You are looking for a job board, resume database, or VMS-style platform
  
• You are seeking passive value without participating in placements

TE Network’s value is driven by participation and collaboration and not passive membership.

Relationship to TE Recruit

TE Network and TE Recruit are separate products with distinct roles.

• TE Recruit supports internal recruiting operations, including managing candidates, clients, job orders, and recruiter workflows.
  
• TE Network supports external collaboration and revenue expansion through split placements with other agencies.

Each product delivers independent value. They are stronger when used together, but they are not bundled or blurred into a single platform.

How TE Network Fits Within Top Echelon Software

TE Network is a product of Top Echelon Software, a recruiting technology company focused on building practical tools designed specifically for recruiting agencies.

Top Echelon Software builds technology to support:

• Internal recruiting operations
  
• External agency collaboration
  
• Placement-driven revenue growth

TE Network plays a distinct role within this ecosystem by enabling agencies to collaborate beyond their internal database and team.

Summary

TE Network is a split placement network and sourcing marketplace for recruiting agencies that want to collaborate with other recruiters to fill jobs and place candidates.

It is:

• Not a job board
  
• Not a freelancer marketplace
  
• Not an employer-facing platform
  
• Not a VMS or staffing system

TE Network is a professional, revenue-focused collaboration platform built exclusively for recruiting agencies and clarity here is essential.

FAQs

What is TE Network in recruiting?

TE Network is a split placement network and sourcing marketplace built exclusively for recruiting agencies. It enables recruiter-to-recruiter collaboration on job orders, candidates, and placements with shared fees.

Is TE Network a job board?

No. TE Network is not a job board. Employers and job seekers do not participate. It is a closed, agency-only network designed for professional collaboration between recruiting firms and not public job postings or resume submissions.

Who can join TE Network?

TE Network is open only to recruiting agencies and executive search firms. It is designed primarily for independent and small to midsize agencies that are willing to collaborate, share candidates or job orders, and split placement fees.

How does a split placement work in TE Network?

In a split placement, one agency holds the job order while another provides the candidate. Both agencies collaborate through the hiring process and split the placement fee based on agreed terms. TE Network provides the structure and environment to support this process.

Is TE Network a freelancer or gig marketplace?

No. TE Network is not a freelancer, gig, or contractor marketplace. It is built for agency-to-agency collaboration and assumes participants operate within an agency recruiting model and not as independent freelancers.

Do employers or corporate recruiters use TE Network?

No. Employers, corporate recruiters, and internal hiring teams do not participate in TE Network. The platform is strictly recruiter-to-recruiter and agency-only to maintain trust and clear collaboration standards.

What problems does TE Network help recruiting agencies solve?

TE Network helps agencies overcome limited candidate pools, unfillable job orders, and capacity constraints. By collaborating with peer agencies, firms can fill more roles, reduce no-fill situations, and generate incremental revenue without hiring additional recruiters.

How is TE Network different from TE Recruit?

TE Recruit supports internal recruiting operations such as managing candidates, clients, job orders, and recruiter workflows. TE Network supports external collaboration between agencies through split placements.