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Stage 1: Early Seed & Launch
Startup Needs:
Building the core team (1-5 key hires), establishing foundational HR processes, defining initial employer brand. Limited internal HR/TA resources.
How Scale Catalyst Advisors Adapts:
- Provides instant access to our senior recruitment expertise without your full-time overhead.
- We help define critical roles and craft compelling job descriptions.
- Scale Catalyst Advisors builds initial talent pipelines and manages the candidate experience.
- Our team advises on competitive compensation and early employer branding.
- A cost-effective solution for your crucial early hires.
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Stage 2: Growth & Series A
Startup Needs:
Rapidly scaling key departments (e.g., engineering, sales, product), hiring multiple roles simultaneously (5-15+ hires), improving recruitment velocity and efficiency.
How Scale Catalyst Advisors Adapts:
- We scale your recruitment capacity up or down based on hiring sprints.
- Scale Catalyst Advisors manages multiple search assignments concurrently.
- Our team implements streamlined processes and leverages your ATS effectively.
- We provide crucial market intelligence for competitive offers.
- Ensuring consistent candidate quality during high-volume hiring is our priority.
- A more cost-effective solution than multiple contingency fees.
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Stage 3: Expansion & Series B/C
Startup Needs:
Hiring for specialized or niche roles, building out leadership teams, potentially expanding to new geographies, refining talent strategy for long-term growth.
How Scale Catalyst Advisors Adapts:
- Scale Catalyst Advisors leverages deep market knowledge for your hard-to-fill roles.
- We support executive search and leadership hiring (as per agreed scope).
- Our team assists with talent mapping for strategic roles.
- We help refine interview processes and assessment criteria.
- Scale Catalyst Advisors acts as your strategic partner in long-term talent planning.
- Offering insights on diversity & inclusion initiatives.
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Stage 4: Maturity & Optimization
Startup Needs:
Maintaining talent density, strategic backfills, continuous improvement of TA function, optimizing employer brand, potentially building internal TA capabilities.
How Scale Catalyst Advisors Adapts:
- Scale Catalyst Advisors provides ongoing support for your consistent hiring needs.
- We help analyze recruitment metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Our team can assist in training or mentoring your internal TA team members.
- We offer flexible support for specific projects or peak hiring times.
- Ensuring continued access to market insights and best practices.