| Persona | Oceans Talent | |
| Talent Quality | Acceptance rate of >0.1% over the last 6 months | Acceptance rate of 1%* |
| Applicant Volume | Average of 171,000+ per month over the last 6 months | ~1,500 per month* |
| Talent Sourcing | 98+ countries | Limited to Sri Lanka* |
| Matching Process | Personalized matching based on your goals and work style | Match via discovery call and internal candidate pool* |
| Support Scope | Admin, operations, finance, marketing, customer success, and more | Focused on admin, marketing, finance, and ops roles* |
| Flexibility | Flexible month-to-month contracts | Rolling 3-month contracts* |
| Business Fit | Provides long-term support to fast-scaling teams | Provides regionally focused offshore talent support* |
| Management Overhead | Low lift for clients; we handle all admin and HR management | Oceans handles matching and onboarding; clients manage day-to-day coordination* |
Why Top Companies Choose Persona Over Oceans Talent
Not all talent services are created equal. Here's why businesses that value quality, flexibility, and world-class talent trust Persona over Oceans Talent.
1. Higher‑Caliber Professionals
Persona rigorously selects only the top 0.1% of applicants worldwide — not just experienced, but exceptional.
In contrast, Oceans Talent has an acceptance rate of 1%.
2. Unmatched Talent Pipeline
Persona attracts 170,000 applicants monthly from around the world for an unparalleled pool.
Oceans Talent receives around 1,500 applicants monthly.
3. Global Reach
Persona sources from 98+ countries for wider skills, languages, and time zones.
According to their website, Oceans Talent limits their hiring to Sri Lanka.
4. Smarter Matching
Persona doesn’t just send the first available team member; we tailor every match based on your exact needs, working style, and business goals.
Oceans matches via discovery call and internal assessments with less personalization.
5. True Flexibility
Persona offers simple, flexible month‑to‑month agreements so you can scale as needed.
Oceans Talent starts with a 3-month trial commitment, after which contracts move to a rolling, auto-renewal basis.
6. Smarter Staffing Model
Persona combines elite vetting, global access, and flexibility — built for modern teams.
We provide the 0.1% of talent you need, exactly when you need it, with the flexibility to adapt as you grow.
Why Persona Is The Best Choice
If you’re looking for elite, global talent, greater flexibility, broader expertise, and a smarter, more modern approach to remote staffing, Persona is the clear choice.
Persona delivers the top 0.1% of global talent: flexible, highly skilled, and tailored to exactly what your business needs.
If you’re serious about scaling smarter, working faster, and building a team that actually moves the needle, Persona isn’t just the better choice — it’s the only choice.
Work with the best.
How Persona Works
Tell us which roles you need to fill.
No two businesses are the same, so we start with a quick, focused chat to understand exactly what you need. From there, our team takes what we've learned and gets to work finding the right fit.
Meet your perfect match.
Once we understand your needs, we'll match you with a candidate that fits the bill. You'll have a chance to meet them before making any decisions—so you can be sure they're the right person for the job.
Get started with new team members.
You've found the right fit—now we'll manage the details behind the scenes so your team member is ready to start adding value from day one.