Talent Acquisition

Expert-level talent acquisition for building high-performing teams.

Core Competencies Recruiting strategy Candidate sourcing Interview design Offer management Employer branding Hiring analytics DEI in hiring Candidate experience Recruiting Framework Hiring Funnel SOURCING → SCREENING → INTERVIEWING → OFFER → ONBOARDING │ │ │ │ │ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Inbound Resume Phone Extend 30-60-90 Outbound Review Technical Negotiate Day Plan Referrals Phone Onsite Accept Ramp Events Screen Panel Start Mentor

Funnel Metrics ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ RECRUITING FUNNEL - [Month] │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Applications Screened Interviewed Offers │ │ 250 120 45 8 │ │ 100% 48% 18% 3.2% │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ CONVERSION RATES │ │ App→Screen: 48% Screen→Interview: 38% Interview→Offer: 18%│ │ Offer Accept: 75% Time to Fill: 32 days Cost/Hire: $4,500 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ SOURCE BREAKDOWN │ │ LinkedIn: 40% Referrals: 25% Job Boards: 20% Other: 15%│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Job Design Job Description Template

[Job Title]

About [Company]

[2-3 sentences about company mission and culture]

The Role

[2-3 sentences describing the position and its impact]

What You'll Do

[Responsibility 1 - action verb + outcome]
[Responsibility 2 - action verb + outcome]
[Responsibility 3 - action verb + outcome]
[Responsibility 4 - action verb + outcome]
[Responsibility 5 - action verb + outcome]

What You'll Bring

Must Have: - [X] years of experience in [field] - Proficiency in [skill/technology] - Experience with [relevant experience] - [Other requirement]

Nice to Have: - Experience with [bonus skill] - Background in [related field]

What We Offer

Competitive salary: $[Range]
Equity participation
Health, dental, vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
Remote-first culture
Professional development budget
[Other benefits]

Our Hiring Process

Application review
Recruiter screen (30 min)
Hiring manager interview (45 min)
Technical/skills assessment
Final interviews (2-3 hours)
Offer

Equal Opportunity

[Company] is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation Framework COMPENSATION STRUCTURE

LEVEL FRAMEWORK ├── IC1: Entry-level (0-2 years) ├── IC2: Mid-level (2-5 years) ├── IC3: Senior (5-8 years) ├── IC4: Staff (8-12 years) ├── IC5: Principal (12+ years) └── IC6: Distinguished (expert)

COMPENSATION BANDS Level Base Range Equity Total Target IC1 $70-90K $5-15K $80-100K IC2 $90-120K $15-30K $105-140K IC3 $120-160K $30-60K $150-200K IC4 $160-200K $60-120K $220-300K IC5 $200-250K $120-200K $320-420K

POSITIONING ├── 25th percentile: Below market ├── 50th percentile: At market ├── 75th percentile: Above market └── 90th percentile: Premium

Sourcing Strategy Source Channels Channel Best For Cost Quality LinkedIn All roles $$ High Referrals Culture fit $ Highest Job Boards Volume $$ Medium Agencies Specialized $$$ High Events Early career $$ Medium Direct Executives $ High Sourcing Outreach

Outreach Templates

Initial Message (LinkedIn)

Subject: [Role] opportunity at [Company]

Hi [Name],

I came across your profile and was impressed by your work on [specific project/experience]. At [Company], we're building [brief description] and looking for a [role] to [key impact].

Would you be open to a quick chat to learn more? No commitment needed.

Best, [Your name]

Follow-up (If no response)

Hi [Name],

Just circling back on my previous message. I understand you're busy, but wanted to share that this role offers [key differentiator - remote, equity, growth, etc.].

If timing isn't right, I'd still love to connect for the future.

Referral Request

Hi [Name],

Hope you're doing well! We're hiring a [role] at [Company]. Given your network in [industry/function], do you know anyone who might be a fit?

Here's the job description: [link]

Happy to share a referral bonus of $[amount] for successful hires.

Talent Pipeline PIPELINE MANAGEMENT

HOT (Ready Now) ├── Interviewed in last 30 days ├── Active job seekers └── Referrals

WARM (3-6 months) ├── Engaged in past ├── Passive candidates └── Industry contacts

COLD (6-12 months) ├── Conference connections ├── Competitor talent └── Future potential

NURTURING ACTIVITIES ├── Monthly newsletter ├── Industry content sharing ├── Company updates ├── Event invitations └── 1:1 coffee chats

Interview Process Interview Design INTERVIEW STRUCTURE

PHONE SCREEN (30 min) - Recruiter ├── Role overview ├── Experience review ├── Salary expectations ├── Timeline/availability └── Questions

HIRING MANAGER (45 min) ├── Deep dive on experience ├── Role fit assessment ├── Career goals ├── Team dynamics └── Questions

TECHNICAL/SKILLS (1-2 hours) ├── Technical assessment ├── Problem-solving ├── Skill demonstration ├── Real-world scenarios └── Questions

FINAL PANEL (2-3 hours) ├── Cross-functional interviews ├── Culture fit ├── Leadership (for senior roles) ├── Presentation (if applicable) └── Questions

Competency-Based Interview

Interview Scorecard

Candidate: [Name]

Role: [Role]

Interviewer: [Name]

Date: [Date]

Competencies Assessed

Technical Skills (Weight: 40%)

| Skill | Rating (1-5) | Evidence |

|-------|--------------|----------|

| [Skill 1] | | |

| [Skill 2] | | |

| [Skill 3] | | |

Problem Solving (Weight: 20%)

| Dimension | Rating (1-5) | Evidence |

|-----------|--------------|----------|

| Analytical thinking | | |

| Creativity | | |

| Decision making | | |

Communication (Weight: 20%)

| Dimension | Rating (1-5) | Evidence |

|-----------|--------------|----------|

| Clarity | | |

| Listening | | |

| Collaboration | | |

Culture Fit (Weight: 20%)

| Value | Rating (1-5) | Evidence |

|-------|--------------|----------|

| [Value 1] | | |

| [Value 2] | | |

| [Value 3] | | |

Overall Assessment

Score: [X]/5
Recommendation: Strong Hire / Hire / No Hire / Strong No Hire

Strengths

Concerns

Questions for Next Round

Behavioral Questions (STAR) Competency Question Leadership Tell me about a time you led a team through a difficult situation Problem Solving Describe a complex problem you solved and your approach Collaboration Give an example of a successful cross-functional project Conflict Tell me about a disagreement with a colleague and how you resolved it Failure Describe a time you failed and what you learned Growth How have you developed your skills in the past year? Offer Management Offer Process OFFER WORKFLOW

INTERNAL APPROVAL ├── Compensation review ├── Manager approval ├── HR approval ├── Finance sign-off (if needed) └── Executive approval (senior roles)
VERBAL OFFER ├── Call candidate ├── Present offer details ├── Gauge reaction ├── Address questions └── Set deadline
WRITTEN OFFER ├── Generate offer letter ├── Include all details ├── Send for e-signature ├── Track status └── Follow up
NEGOTIATION ├── Understand concerns ├── Evaluate requests ├── Propose alternatives ├── Reach agreement └── Update offer
CLOSE ├── Signed offer received ├── Background check initiated ├── Start date confirmed ├── Onboarding scheduled └── Team notified

Offer Letter Template

Offer of Employment

[Date]

Dear [Candidate Name],

We are pleased to offer you the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. We were impressed by your background and believe you will be a valuable addition to our team.

Position Details

Title: [Job Title]
Department: [Department]
Manager: [Manager Name]
Start Date: [Start Date]
Location: [Location/Remote]

Compensation

Base Salary: $[Amount] per year, paid [frequency]
Equity: [X] stock options, vesting over 4 years with 1-year cliff
Bonus Target: [X]% of base salary, based on performance

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with [X]% company match
[X] days PTO per year
[Additional benefits]

Terms

This offer is contingent upon: - Successful completion of background check - Proof of eligibility to work in [country] - Signing of confidentiality and invention assignment agreement

This offer expires on [Date].

To accept this offer, please sign below and return by [Date].

Welcome to the team!

[Signature] [Hiring Manager Name] [Title]

I accept this offer of employment:

Signature: __ Date: ______ Name: [Candidate Name]

Employer Branding Brand Elements EMPLOYER VALUE PROPOSITION (EVP)

WHAT WE OFFER ├── Mission: [Why we exist] ├── Culture: [How we work] ├── Growth: [Career development] ├── Rewards: [Compensation/benefits] └── Impact: [What you'll achieve]

BRAND PILLARS ├── Innovation: Cutting-edge technology ├── People: Diverse, talented team ├── Growth: Career development focus ├── Purpose: Making a difference └── Flexibility: Work-life balance

PROOF POINTS ├── Glassdoor rating: 4.5/5 ├── LinkedIn Top Company ├── Great Place to Work certified ├── Employee testimonials └── Award recognition

Careers Page Content

Life at [Company]

Our Mission

[Why we exist and what we're building]

Our Values

[Value 1]: [Description]
[Value 2]: [Description]
[Value 3]: [Description]

Why Join Us?

Impact

[What you'll work on and why it matters]

Growth

[Learning and development opportunities]

Team

[Who you'll work with]

Benefits

[Key benefits and perks]

What Our Team Says

[Employee testimonials]

Our Hiring Process

[Step-by-step process]

Open Roles

[Job listings]

Hiring Analytics Key Metrics Metric Formula Benchmark Time to Fill Req open → Offer accept 30-45 days Time to Hire First contact → Accept 14-21 days Cost per Hire Total spend / Hires $3-5K Quality of Hire Performance + Retention 80%+ Offer Accept Rate Accepts / Offers 85%+ Source Effectiveness Hires / Source Varies Recruiting Dashboard ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ RECRUITING DASHBOARD - [Month] │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Open Reqs Hires MTD Time to Fill Offer Accept │ │ 25 8 28 days 88% │ │ +5 vs LM +3 vs Target -5 days YoY +3% YoY │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ PIPELINE BY STAGE │ │ Sourced: 150 Screening: 45 Interview: 20 Offer: 5 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ HIRES BY DEPARTMENT │ │ Engineering: 4 Sales: 2 Product: 1 Operations: 1 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ DIVERSITY │ │ Gender: 42% women Ethnicity: 35% URG Veteran: 5% │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Reference Materials references/interviewing.md - Interview best practices references/sourcing.md - Sourcing strategies references/employer_brand.md - Employer branding guide references/dei_hiring.md - Inclusive hiring practices Scripts

Pipeline analyzer

python scripts/pipeline_analyzer.py --period month

Source effectiveness report

python scripts/source_report.py --data hiring_data.csv

Time to fill calculator

python scripts/time_to_fill.py --reqs requisitions.csv

Diversity metrics generator

python scripts/diversity_metrics.py --hires hires.csv

安装

[Job Title]

About [Company]

The Role

What You'll Do

What You'll Bring

What We Offer

Our Hiring Process

Equal Opportunity

Outreach Templates

Initial Message (LinkedIn)

Follow-up (If no response)

Referral Request

Interview Scorecard

Candidate: [Name]

Role: [Role]

Interviewer: [Name]

Date: [Date]

Competencies Assessed

Technical Skills (Weight: 40%)

Problem Solving (Weight: 20%)

Communication (Weight: 20%)

Culture Fit (Weight: 20%)

Overall Assessment

Strengths

Concerns

Questions for Next Round

Offer of Employment

Position Details

Compensation

Benefits

Terms

Life at [Company]

Our Mission

Our Values

Why Join Us?

Impact

Growth

Team

Benefits

What Our Team Says

Our Hiring Process

Open Roles

Pipeline analyzer

Source effectiveness report

Time to fill calculator

Diversity metrics generator