Our Screening Process

Most applicants
interview well.

We find out who they
are really 
are.

 

Our screening process runs across multiple layers — specifically designed to attract willing, interested people and filter out those who are only in it for a paycheck.

7

screening layers

2-3

weeks to shortlist

0

effort from you

We cut through the mask.

01

Ad Writing

We write ads that do two things at once: attract the right people and repel the wrong ones. The tone, the language, and the framing are all deliberate. Our ads consistently attract hundreds — sometimes thousands — of applicants, which means we are never in a position where we have to put someone forward who doesn't meet your standard.

âś“
Attention to detail
âś“
Follow-through
âś“
Genuine interest
âś•
Just needs a job
âś•
Only looking for a pay cheque
02

Application Screening

We have built specific screening criteria into the application process itself that begin filtering candidates before we ever speak to them. This removes anyone who lacks attention to detail, follow-through, or genuine interest in the role.

03

Productivity Testing

Anyone can claim a strong work history. We use specific testing to verify it — identifying candidates with a proven pattern of output and a real understanding of how to produce results, not just show up.

Positive
Can-do attitude
Willing
Contributes
Proactive
Initiative
Solution oriented
Customer-centric
Purpose driven
Keen to learn
04

Soft Skills Assessment

We assess communication style, attitude, and interpersonal qualities that don't show up on a resume but make an enormous difference in a team environment.

05

Phone & Zoom Interviews

Before you spend a minute of your time, we conduct our own phone and video interviews. Only candidates who pass this stage move forward.

06

Task Assessment

Shortlisted candidates complete a practical assessment relevant to the role. This includes a short video introduction and, depending on the position, written or spoken tasks that demonstrate real capability.

07

Reference Deep Dive

We go well above the standard two-call reference check. We dig into the candidate's employment history, work ethic, and actual performance — validating that their previous results are consistent with their claims.

JM
Previous Manager
3 yrs working together
âś“ Verified
SL
Senior Colleague
Direct supervisor
âś“ Verified
RT
Team Lead
Performance confirmed
âś“ Verified

We cut through the mask.

01

Ad Writing

We write ads that do two things at once: attract the right people and repel the wrong ones. The tone, the language, and the framing are all deliberate. Our ads consistently attract hundreds — sometimes thousands — of applicants, which means we are never in a position where we have to put someone forward who doesn't meet your standard.

02

Application Screening

We have built specific screening criteria into the application process itself that begin filtering candidates before we ever speak to them. This removes anyone who lacks attention to detail, follow-through, or genuine interest in the role.

âś“
Attention to detail
âś“
Follow-through
âś“
Genuine interest
âś•
Just needs a job
03

Productivity Testing

Anyone can claim a strong work history. We use specific testing to verify it — identifying candidates with a proven pattern of output and a real understanding of how to produce results, not just show up.

04

Soft Skills Assessment

We assess communication style, attitude, and interpersonal qualities that don't show up on a resume but make an enormous difference in a team environment.

Communication
Attitude
Initiative
Reliability
Team fit
Positivity
Ownership
05

Phone & Zoom Interviews

Before you spend a minute of your time, we conduct our own phone and video interviews. Only candidates who pass this stage move forward.

06

Task Assessment

Shortlisted candidates complete a practical assessment relevant to the role. This includes a short video introduction and, depending on the position, written or spoken tasks that demonstrate real capability.

07

Reference Deep Dive

We go well above the standard two-call reference check. We dig into the candidate's employment history, work ethic, and actual performance — verifying that what they've told us lines up with how they've shown up for others.

JM
Previous Manager
3 yrs working together
âś“ Verified
SL
Senior Colleague
Direct supervisor
âś“ Verified
RT
Team Lead
Performance confirmed
âś“ Verified

You're not interviewing applicants.

You're choosing between proven finalists.

 

By the time you meet a candidate, they've been through every one of these steps.
The hard work is already done.

 

 

"None of this makes your hiring a long and tiresome process. We move fast. All clients have shortlisted finalists in front of them within two to three weeks — without lifting a finger."

Week 1 — Ads live & applications flowing

Week 2 — Screening & interviews complete

Week 3 — Finalists on your desk

We don't just find you the right person.

We get them job-ready.

 
1

Understand your business and the role

We get clear on exactly how the role fits into your business — its purpose, outputs, and how success looks from day one.

 
2

Induct them into the business

We get them hatted on the basics — how your business operates, your culture, your expectations, and how they fit in.

 
3

Train them on their role

Once grounded in the basics, we get them trained and confident in the specific tasks, tools, and responsibilities of their position.

4

Get them producing results

We don't stop until they're comfortably delivering the products of their role — taking real work off your plate from day one.

The Valuable People Formula


What we find
High quality recruit
+

What we do next
Structured onboarding
 
The result
 A star player in your team

A hire that sticks, contributes, and helps you get your time back — not another person you're managing.

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