Talent Advisory Services

Better Hiring Decisions Start Before the Interview.

We help business leaders and HR teams build structured, confident hiring processes — through interview training, compensation benchmarking, and hands-on advisory support.

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Hiring Manager Interview Training

Behavioral-based interviewing, STAR method, legal compliance, and evaluation frameworks

Compensation Structure Development

Market benchmarking, pay bands, internal equity, and variable compensation guidance

Hiring Process Advisory

End-to-end process design, screening frameworks, and selection consistency

Ongoing Talent Consultation

Flexible advisory partnership for HR teams and business owners

What We Offer
Advisory Services in Detail
01

Hiring Manager Interview Training

Most hiring managers have never been trained to interview. Untrained interviewers make gut-feel decisions, ask illegal questions, and miss the candidates who would actually succeed in the role.

Session Topics Include
Behavioral & competency-based interviewing (STAR method)
Building role-specific interview scorecards
Legal compliance — what you can and cannot ask
Reducing unconscious bias in hiring decisions
Candidate experience and employer brand
Offer negotiation and closing techniques
02

Compensation Structure Development

Companies that can't offer competitive compensation lose candidates at the offer stage — wasting everyone's time. We help you build a defensible, market-informed pay structure before that happens.

Deliverables Include
Market benchmarking using current compensation data
Internal equity analysis for existing roles
Pay grade and band structure development
Variable pay guidance (bonus, commission, incentives)
Pay transparency strategy and compliance
03

Hiring Process Advisory

Most small companies have no formal hiring process — they wing it. That leads to inconsistent decisions, slow timelines, and candidate dropoff. We help you put a repeatable, defensible process in place.

Scope of Work
Current-state audit of your hiring approach
Process design from intake to offer
Screening criteria and evaluation frameworks
Interview flow and panel structure design
Background check best practices
04

Ongoing Talent Advisory

For companies that want a consistent talent partner without a full-time hire — an advisor available to weigh in on hiring decisions, evaluate candidates, coach managers, and keep your talent strategy on track.

Includes
Regular advisory calls (monthly or as-needed)
Candidate evaluation support
Manager coaching on people decisions
Workforce planning guidance
HR policy and process consultation
Interview Training
What Hiring Managers Learn

Our interview training is practical, role-relevant, and immediately applicable. Here's what we cover and why it matters.

TopicWhat We CoverWhy It MattersOutcome
STAR MethodStructuring behavioral questions to elicit specific past examplesPast behavior is the best predictor of future performanceMore consistent, defensible hiring decisions
Legal ComplianceWhat you can and cannot ask — protected classes, off-limits topicsOne bad question creates legal exposureReduced liability, more confident interviewers
ScorecardsBuilding role-specific evaluation rubrics tied to job requirementsReduces bias and gut-feel decision makingObjective comparisons across candidates
Bias AwarenessIdentifying and countering affinity bias, halo effect, confirmation biasBad hires often result from unchecked biasMore diverse, higher-quality candidate selection
Candidate ExperienceHow the interview process reflects your employer brandTop candidates are evaluating you tooHigher acceptance rates and better referrals
Offer & CloseCompensation negotiation, offer structure, and candidate closingOffers fail when compensation expectations aren't managedBetter acceptance rates and fewer last-minute surprises
Advisory Pricing
Investment by Engagement Type

Advisory services are priced per engagement. All pricing is confirmed in writing before work begins. Discounts available for bundled services or combined recruiting + advisory engagements.

ServiceTypical RangeFormatTimeline
Interview Training Workshop$1,500 – $3,0002–4 hour session, on-site or virtual. Up to 8 participants.1–2 weeks to schedule
Compensation Structure Project$2,000 – $5,000Benchmarking + grade structure for 1–3 role families2–4 weeks to complete
Hiring Process Advisory$1,500 – $3,500Audit + process design + documentation deliverables2–3 weeks to complete
Ongoing Advisory Retainer$750 – $1,500/moMonthly calls + availability for questions and reviewsMonth-to-month
Combined Package (Interview + Comp)$3,000 – $6,500Bundled engagement at a reduced combined rate3–5 weeks
Is This Right for You?
Signs You Need Advisory Support

Offers Keep Getting Declined

If candidates are accepting competitor offers or countering aggressively, your compensation structure may be out of market — and you don't know it yet.

Interviewers Aren't Aligned

When every manager interviews differently, you get inconsistent feedback, conflicting opinions, and slow decisions — all of which cost you good candidates.

Bad Hires Keep Happening

A pattern of short-tenure placements or underperforming hires usually points to a broken screening or evaluation process, not just bad luck.

No Formal Process Exists

If hiring is handled ad hoc — different process every time, no documented criteria, no structured scoring — you're operating on intuition alone.

Legal Exposure Concerns

If your managers have never been trained on what they can and cannot ask in an interview, you have real legal risk that one complaint can surface.

Growing Headcount Fast

Rapid growth breaks informal hiring processes. Before you scale from 30 to 100 people, you need the infrastructure to hire consistently and well.

Common Questions
FAQ
Can we do advisory services without using your recruiting?
Yes. Advisory services are completely standalone. Many clients engage us purely for interview training or compensation work, with no recruiting relationship required.
How many people can attend an interview training session?
Sessions are designed for up to 8 participants and work best in groups of 3–6. For larger teams, we recommend splitting into two sessions to maintain engagement and interactivity.
Is training delivered in-person or virtually?
Both options are available. Virtual sessions work well for geographically distributed teams. On-site sessions are available for clients in the West and Central US.
What does a compensation benchmarking project include?
We analyze market data for your target roles using current compensation sources, assess internal equity relative to existing staff, and deliver grade bands and pay ranges you can put into use immediately.
Do you offer bundled pricing for multiple services?
Yes. Combined interview training and compensation projects are available at a discounted rate. Clients who are also engaged in an active search may qualify for additional discounts.

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Whether it's training, compensation, or process — we'll help you figure out where to start.

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