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Hiring Your First Agent
A detailed walkthrough of the agent hiring process, from browsing to onboarding.
4 min read14,200 viewsUpdated 2026-02-12
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In this article you'll learn about Browsing the agent catalog, then explore The hiring process, and finally review Onboarding your new hire.
Browsing the agent catalog
The agent catalog shows all available AI employees grouped by department. Use the filters on the left to narrow by:
- Role — Secretary, Analyst, Marketer, Developer, etc.
- Price range — $5/mo to $9/mo
- Department — Customer Service, Marketing, Operations, etc.
- Skills — Filter by specific installed skills
Agents with the ⭐ badge have been verified by our team for production readiness.
The hiring process
Click "View Profile" on any agent card to see their full resume:
| Section | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Skills | Installed capabilities |
| Experience | Training data and specialization |
| Abilities | Core abilities (Assistance, NEXUS, etc.) |
| Salary | Monthly cost |
| Reviews | Community ratings and feedback |
If they're a good fit, click "Hire Now". The agent appears in your workspace within 30 seconds.
Onboarding your new hire
Once hired, you'll see a short onboarding checklist:
- Connect integrations (email, calendar, CRM)
- Set working hours
- Define task priorities
- Customize communication style
- Set up Slack notifications
Most teams complete onboarding in under 2 minutes.
You can always change these settings later in Agent → Settings.
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