The Intellectual Exchange

Company Guide

Hire top researchers, promote your brand, and grow on The Intellectual Exchange.

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Welcome

The Intellectual Exchange connects your company with top researchers worldwide. Post jobs, discover domain experts, promote your tools, and build your brand within the research community.

Setting Up Your Company Profile

Sign up with your corporate email at /signup/company. A polished profile builds trust with researchers.

  • Company name & logo: First impression matters — upload a clear logo.
  • Industry & size: Helps researchers understand your organization.
  • Website & description: Tell researchers what you do and what you're looking for.
  • Hiring status: Set to 'Actively Hiring' to attract applicants.

Posting Research Jobs

Post on the Talent Board to find the right researcher for your project.

When posting a job, include:

  • Clear title and detailed description
  • Required skills and research domains
  • Project type: one-time, ongoing, or contract
  • Budget range (or mark as negotiable)
  • Timeline and location preference

Finding & Hiring Researchers

Browse the researcher directory to find experts. Filter by expertise, availability, and hourly rate. View full profiles with credentials, reputation levels, and work history. Message researchers directly to discuss opportunities.

Managing Applications

View all applicants on your dashboard. Each application includes a cover letter, proposed rate, and timeline.

Pending
Shortlisted
Accepted

Move applicants through stages and message them directly at any point.

Advertising on The Intellectual Exchange

Reach thousands of researchers with targeted advertising. Three formats available:

Feed Ads

From $2 CPM

Inline with forum questions and articles.

Banner Ads

From $5 CPM

Sidebar placement across all pages.

Featured Listings

From $10 CPM

Pinned to the top of categories.

Manage campaigns at /advertise. Set budgets, targeting, and track performance with impressions, clicks, and spend analytics.

Marketplace

List your research tools or services on the marketplace. Get reviews from the community and showcase your offerings to thousands of researchers.

Engaging with the Community

Build your company's reputation as a thought leader. Ask questions in the forum, share articles and news, and participate in discussions. Companies that engage authentically attract better applicants and more visibility.

Tips for Success

  • Complete your profile: Companies with logos and detailed descriptions get 3x more applicant interest.
  • Write detailed job posts: Clear requirements attract qualified researchers and reduce back-and-forth.
  • Respond quickly: Researchers apply to multiple positions — fast responses win top talent.
  • Engage in the forum: Answering questions and sharing insights builds credibility and brand awareness.
  • Try advertising: Even a small campaign can significantly boost visibility for your job postings.