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 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 Advisory Retainer

Flexible advisory partnership for HR teams and business owners

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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