Knowledge Base

How we think about hiring well.

A look at the judgment calls behind every placement we make, for employers building a team and candidates navigating a search.

01 · EMPLOYERS

Writing a role spec that actually works

Most job posts are a wish-list. We help clients turn theirs into something measurable and honest about trade-offs before search even begins.

02 · EMPLOYERS

Setting a band you can defend

A competitive, internally equitable salary range is harder to build than it looks. It's one of the first things we work through with a new client.

03 · BOTH SIDES

Reading an assessment score

Our neuro assessment produces a number. What it means, and how to talk about it, is a conversation, not a percentile to react to.

04 · EMPLOYERS

References that mean something

Some reference questions predict performance. Most just confirm what you already believe. We know which is which.

05 · EMPLOYERS

The offer

Timing, structure, and language matter. We help shape offers that close without pressure tactics that make everyone feel worse.

06 · CANDIDATES

Talking about a career break

Caregiving, health, a layoff, or simply a choice: there's a way to explain a gap honestly and confidently. We help candidates find it.

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