“We Need To Hire Someone, But We Don’t Know Where To Start!”
I love working with clients on recruitment projects - there's something deeply satisfying about turning "we need to hire someone" into "we found exactly the right person."
I'm not a recruiter anymore, but this kind of strategic recruitment support is something I really enjoy providing. There's something powerful about taking a step back and asking "what does success actually look like here?" before diving into the tactical work.
A client recently approached me knowing they needed to make a key hire but weren't entirely clear on what that role should look like. This is actually more common than you'd think.
What followed was a comprehensive recruitment support process that went far beyond just posting a job ad:
Getting crystal clear on the role - We spent several sessions really digging into what they actually needed versus what they thought they needed. Turns out, the original job description they had in mind would have attracted completely the wrong candidates. We ended up redefining the role entirely, focusing on the core problems this person would solve rather than a generic list of tasks.
Building a structured interview process - No more "let's just wing it and see how we feel" conversations. We created a comprehensive interview framework with specific questions designed to assess both technical capabilities and cultural fit. This included multiple interview stages with different team members, each focusing on different aspects of the role.
Personality profiling - Because while skills can be taught, understanding where people are in 'flow' is where the real magic happens.
All the behind-the-scenes work - The stuff nobody talks about but everyone needs: crafting compelling offer letters, negotiating terms, preparing employment contracts, and managing all the administrative details that can make or break a hire.
The result?
They found their person, someone who's been thriving in the role for months now. But more importantly, they now have a repeatable framework they can use for future hires.
HOW WE HELP
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