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the team.
Bring your honest reaction. Not the one you think we want to read. We look for people who take their career seriously and want a partner who'll think alongside them.
Read the Guidebook first.
If you have not yet read the Guidebook, please do. It is the most accurate description of how this firm works. Applying without reading it tends not to go well.
Interviewing is a two-way process. Don't be inauthentic to tell us what you think we want to hear. It won't end well, even if we fall for it.
Read the GuidebookInterviewing is a two-way process. Bring your questions. We look for people who take their career seriously.
Don't be inauthentic to tell us what you think we might want to hear. It won't end well, even if we fall for it.
Culture fit is less about how you fit on a good day and more about how we work together when the wind and the seas are rough.
If you are happy you joined Ambassador Group in three years, what has to happen to make that true for you?
Tell us about you.
Six sections, roughly twenty minutes. All fields stay between you, the founders, and the recruiting team. We do not share your information.
Contact information.
The basics. We will not share or sell this. This is how we will reach you about next steps.
Because our team works remotely, we require a reliable high-speed connection. Run a test at fast.com and upload the result.
Behavioral work style.
Take the Predictable Success Style of Action assessment. Enter your four scores and upload your results screenshot.
It takes about 10 minutes. You will receive four scores: Visionary, Operator, Processor, Synergist.
About you & your recruiting.
Be specific. Use real examples. Resist the temptation to outsource your unique voice.
For each type you have experience with, give us a quick read on the shape of that work. Leave a row blank if it does not apply.
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| RPO Company Outsourced |
We like Macs, but PCs are okay too.
Professional references.
Three references. Be choosy. Read our note on how to maximize your attractiveness with honest and critical references.
Culture exercise.
We do not just hire for skill. We hire for alignment. Read the Guidebook, then write, or record, your response.
This will give you a view into what it is like to work here. Take your time.
"We told you about us. Please tell us what we need to know about you."
AI-generated essays are easier to detect than you might think. Use it to refine your communication, but if it misrepresents you, it will only hurt your success.
The recruiting practical.
The Culture Exercise looks at who you are. The Practical looks at how you recruit. Read the scenario carefully, then walk us through your approach. You will execute this live with TJ Kastning on Zoom. Scheduling happens after submission.
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"Spoke briefly. Not interested at the moment. He's running a massive mixed-use project downtown, said it's a 'career-defining' build and he's loving it. Pretty happy where he is. Said to circle back when the project tops out."
Hint: This is not a cold call; this is a timely follow-up based on the project lifecycle.
Company: Summit Builders · Location: Sacramento, CA (relo available) · Size: 65 employees · ~$80M revenue
Vibe: Family-owned, high integrity, low ego. People-people.
Problem: The owner, David, is acting as Director of Operations. He is burnt out and stuck in the weeds. He needs a successor.
Role: Senior Project Manager (Commercial)
- Tracks to Director of Operations within 12–18 months
- Comp: $160K–$190K + aggressive bonus
- Must-haves: 10+ years commercial. OSHPD (healthcare) experience is a major plus
- Culture non-negotiable: strict "No Jerks" policy
Phone: (916) 555-0199 · Email: none on file · Location: Sacramento, CA
Summary: Senior PM, 12+ years commercial and OSHPD healthcare. Manages $100M+ budgets. Schedule recovery and sub negotiation specialist.
Current: Swinerton, Sacramento (2018–present). Lead PM on Capitol Grid Mixed-Use ($145M, 18-story, retail/residential/office). Currently in close-out. TCO expected next month. Mitigated 6-week steel delay via re-sequenced MEP rough-in. Projected $1.2M under GMP.
Prior: McCarthy, San Francisco (2014–2018). Sutter Health $40M OSHPD-1 wing renovation in active hospital. Kaiser MOB delivered 3 weeks early.
Education: Cal Poly SLO, BS Construction Management.
1. The Opening: Approach the candidate the best you know how, leveraging the information you have.
2. The Attraction Screening: How do you develop more information to know how to present the opportunity?
3. The Pitch: How do you present honestly and attractively to give the client the chance to meet TJ?
4. The Closing: Be prepared to either move me forward or professionally disqualify me. It may be wise to keep the door open. How might you do that?
Review & submit.
A quick spot-check of what you have entered. You can go back to any section to edit before submitting.
- You will see a scheduling option on the thank-you page to book the live Recruiting Practical with TJ.
- You will also receive an email with the calendar invite and the scenario link.
- The Recruiting Practical is conducted by TJ Kastning, our founder.
Thank you.
Your application is in. The last step is to book your live Recruiting Practical with TJ using the calendar below. We read every application carefully and will be in touch.