Candidate Profile & Job Search Preferences
Help us help you. The more you share, the better we can match you to roles that truly fit. Most questions take just a click or two.
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Availability & Job Targets
Let's start with what you're looking for and when you're ready.
Please enter your first and last name.
Please enter a valid email address.
OK to Text?
Please enter a phone number.
Try to be accurate in your self-assessment. We work with candidates across all levels of urgency, and knowing yours helps us serve you better.
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Select a number above to see what it means.
Please select your job search urgency level.
How soon could you start from the date of a job offer?
ASAP
2-Week Notice
1 Month Notice
Need to Sort Out Personal Scheduling
Please select your availability to start.
Add as many as you'd like - include specialty roles you'd consider. Examples: HR Generalist - also open to Recruiter, Benefits Specialist, Compensation Analyst. Controller - also open to Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller.
Please add at least one target job title.
Select all that apply.
Direct Hire / Permanent
Temp-to-Hire
Temporary / Consulting
Any / All
Not currently working? Considering temp or temp-to-hire roles opens up significantly more opportunities. Our temporary associates receive access to medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits for the duration of an assignment.
Please select at least one employment type.
Full-Time = typically 40 hours/week or more. Part-Time = generally under 30 hours/week. Worth noting: roughly 80-90% of our open positions are Full-Time opportunities.
Full-Time
Part-Time (Under 30 hrs/week)
Open to Either
Being flexible on hours can meaningfully expand your opportunities - but please be upfront about any commitments that affect your availability (school drop-off/pick-up, after-school activities, volunteering, recurring appointments). We'd rather know now than have it come up later.
Earliest I can start
Latest I can end
Being open to 2nd or 3rd shift is helpful when those positions come in - but the vast majority of our roles are 1st shift (standard business hours), so don't feel pressured.
Open to 2nd Shift? (typically 3pm-11pm)
Yes
No
Open to 3rd Shift? (overnight, typically 11pm-7am)
Yes
No
Select your top priorities - up to 3.
Strong Culture
Collaboration, tenured employees, an engaging and inclusive environment
Growth & Advancement
Clear career path, promotions from within, leadership opportunities
Work-Life Balance
Reasonable hours, flexibility, respect for personal time
Training & Development
Formal training programs, LDPs, LMS access, tuition support, mentorship
Industry-Leading Comp & Benefits
Competitive salary, strong benefits, bonus, equity, or perks above market
Company Stability
Established organization, strong financials, low turnover, long-term outlook
Strong Leadership
Supportive management, clear vision, leaders who invest in their people
Remote / Hybrid Flexibility
Ability to work from home some or all of the time
Mission & Industry
Work that aligns with your values or an industry you're passionate about
Team Environment
Collaborative, close-knit team with a positive dynamic
Perks & Extras
Gym stipend, catered meals, wellness programs, commuter benefits, etc.
What tasks and responsibilities do you love doing? What would you like to own right away (short-term) and eventually grow into (long-term)?
Select all that apply.
Resume Writing
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Job Search Strategy Guidance
Interview Prep
Market Intelligence
Skill Marketing
Salary Negotiation Help
Career Guidance
These services are optional but available if needed. Let us know your budget range and we'll find the right fit.
$100$500
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Compensation & Benefits
Share your targets so we can advocate for you from day one.
Salary (Annual)
Hourly
Open to Either
Please select a pay type preference.
Set your floor (walk-away minimum), realistic target, and anchor (best-case realistic). Drag each point independently.
We encourage you to be realistic rather than aspirational. Most candidates land within 20-30% of their most recent pay rate. A target well above market can limit the roles we're able to present.
$50k
$75k
$100k
Floor / Walk-Away Minimum
Realistic Target
Anchor / Best-Case
Please set your compensation range.
What's driving your target range? The more context you share, the better we can position you.
Targeting or expecting any of these in addition to base pay?
Annual Bonus
Commission
Profit Sharing
Equity / RSUs
Sign-On Bonus
Not a Priority
Select what matters most. In the box below, feel free to get specific - e.g. PPO vs. HMO, target 401(k) match %, PTO days at your last job, preferred carriers, or any must-have benefit.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) + Employer Match
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
FSA / HSA
Life & Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness / Gym Stipend
Flexible Hours
Remote / WFH Days
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Location & Commute
Help us focus your search in the right geography.
Please enter your city and state.
Select all that apply.
In-Office
Remote
Hybrid
Limiting your search to remote-only roles will narrow the pool of opportunities we can present. We advocate hard for flexibility with our clients, but many still require some on-site presence.
Please select at least one work location preference.
Factor in typical traffic conditions for your area.
Personal Vehicle (Car)
Public Transit Only (Bus / Train)
Can Do Either
Please select your transportation method.
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Open to traveling up to: Travel for work means leaving your home area for other cities, states, or countries - client meetings, site visits, conferences. Not your daily commute.
Yes
No
It Depends
Eastern (EST / UTC-5)
Central (CST / UTC-6)
Mountain (MST / UTC-7)
Pacific (PST / UTC-8)
Alaska (AKST / UTC-9)
Hawaii (HST / UTC-10)
GMT / UTC+0
CET (UTC+1)
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Your Background
This is what we use to market you to our clients - be as specific as you can.
Count experience in your current functional area. Example: 3 years as a Receptionist + 5 years as an HR Generalist = 5 years of relevant HR experience.
Select the highest degree or diploma you have completed.
Examples: CPA, CFA, SHRM-CP, PHR, SPHR, PMP, Six Sigma, RN, PE, Series 7/63, real estate license, etc.
Select all that apply.
Aerospace & Defense
Agriculture & Food Production
Architecture & Engineering
Automotive
Banking & Capital Markets
Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Construction & Trades
Consumer Goods (CPG)
Corporate Finance & FP&A
Distribution & Logistics
Education & Academic
Energy & Utilities
Environmental Services
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Healthcare & Hospital Systems
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Resources & Staffing
Insurance
Investment Management & Wealth
Legal Services
Life Sciences & Medical Devices
Manufacturing
Marketing & Advertising
Media & Entertainment
Nonprofit & Social Services
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Professional Services & Consulting
Public Accounting (Big 4 / Regional)
Real Estate & Property Mgmt
Retail & E-Commerce
Supply Chain & Procurement
Technology & SaaS
Telecommunications
Transportation
Be specific - name the actual tools. Categories: CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot) | ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) | HRIS/ATS (Workday, ADP, Greenhouse) | EMR/EHR (Epic, Cerner) | WMS / TMS | Coding Languages (Python, SQL, Java) | AI Platforms (ChatGPT, Copilot) | MS Office / Excel / Power BI | Foreign Languages (Spanish, Mandarin, German, etc.)
Use numbers, dollars, or percentages - these are your most powerful tools in salary negotiations.
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What do you do better than most in your profession? Be as specific as possible.
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A talent, skill, trait, or extra that a hiring manager might get excited about.
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Search Context & Logistics
A few final details that help us navigate the process smoothly on your behalf.
Select the option that best describes where you are right now.
Pre-Search
Just getting started - putting your resume together, thinking about your next role
Actively Applying & Searching
Browsing job boards, starting networking outreach, building a target company list
Early-Stage Interviews
Phone screens, fitment calls, and early-round conversations underway
Later-Stage Interviews
2nd through final round interviews scheduled or recently completed
Offer Stage
Received an offer - still considering other roles or currently negotiating
What methods, platforms, and organizations have you utilized so far in your search?
LinkedIn
Indeed
ZipRecruiter
CareerBuilder / Monster
Built In
Google Jobs
Personal Networking
Company Career Pages
Working with a Search Firm / Staffing Agency
Tell us about the status of your most recent role, then let us know what you're looking for.
What's your current situation?
Currently Employed - Exploring
Laid Off / RIF
Left Voluntarily
Let Go / Involuntary Termination
Other
What are you looking for?
More Compensation
Career Growth
Career Pivot
Better Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Expanded Responsibilities
Better Culture
Stronger Leadership
Remote / Flexibility
New Industry / Field
No judgment - we just want to be prepared to navigate this in interviews. Brief is fine.
Most Recent Role
Prior Role
Role Before That
Your reasons for leaving are never a disqualifier for working with us. We share this with clients only with your permission and only when it's helpful - and we'll always coach you on how to frame it positively.
Many clients require these. Your answers will never disqualify you from working with us - knowing ahead of time helps us match you to the right opportunities. You're welcome to skip any of these.
Background Check (7-10 years)
Any concerns?
No Concerns
Yes, Some
Prefer Not to Say
Drug Screening (including cannabis)
Any concerns?
No Concerns
Yes, Some
Prefer Not to Say
Credit Check
Any concerns?
No Concerns
Yes, Some
Prefer Not to Say
Which days and times generally work best for client interviews?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning (before noon)
Midday (12-2pm)
Afternoon (2-5pm)
After 5pm
Vacations, recurring appointments, anything that could affect scheduling. We flag this in submissions so there are no surprises later.
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