The process
1
Kickoff
Align on role, scope, success criteria, timeline
2
Shortlist
Review vetted candidates
3
Interviews
Run a structured loop (technical + collaboration)
4
Start
Confirm paperwork and onboarding checklist
What to bring to kickoff
- Role description and must-have skills
- Seniority level and expected ownership
- Timezone overlap requirements
- Project context and first 30-day goals
- Interviewer availability
- Compensation / rate range
Engagement models
| Model | Best for |
|---|---|
| Direct hire | Long-term core team members |
| Contract staffing | Speed and flexibility |
| RPO / Embedded recruiting | Scaling recruiting capacity |
| Offshore / EoR | International hiring support |
| Staff augmentation | Managed or embedded teams |