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# How Hiring Works

> From kickoff to start date

## The process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Kickoff">Align on role, scope, success criteria, timeline</Step>
  <Step title="Shortlist">Review vetted candidates</Step>
  <Step title="Interviews">Run a structured loop (technical + collaboration)</Step>
  <Step title="Start">Confirm paperwork and onboarding checklist</Step>
</Steps>

## 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    |

Your ThirstySprout contact will recommend the best fit.