For candidates
Calibrated career options, not just another job.
Tired of a large company? Is your current startup lagging or coming up short on funding? Ready for something more disruptive? Let’s connect and discuss your options.
Behind every breakthrough is a person.
We listen first, then point you in the right direction.
If you’re reading this, we have likely already identified you as potential talent based on current client needs.
Listen-first approach
Before we suggest any career options, we’ll start by working to fully understand your frustrations, needs, and aspirations. We can then offer calibrated options.
Our method
At HSF, the first and most vital step is building strong relationships. Knowing who you are as a candidate is crucial to placing you on a team that complements your unique skill set and will help you take the next step.
The right fit
Our listen-first, calibrated approach means that the majority of our candidates work with us closely, and often later become our clients. We’ll let you know if we can’t help, and point you in the right direction, rather than sell you an opportunity that isn’t right for you.
Adding value
We listen and ask questions, with candidates and clients alike. Because of our depth of client knowledge and solid understanding of search assignments, we can give you a more complete view of a startup’s management team, interview process, and expectations — we’ll provide clarity in your search.
Candidate FAQ
Questions candidates ask us.
We focus on working with startups from seed, through Series A, B, and C, through scaling, pre-IPO, and beyond. We work on everything from your first hire to hire #200.
What markets do you recruit for?
We work with technology startups coast to coast and across North America, including New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, and other major markets. And yes, we have plenty of remote roles.
How do you work with candidates?
We invest time upfront to listen and understand the complete picture of your background, personality, and personal needs before making suggestions on job and career matches. We work with you through the entire interview process to prep you for each interview, and support you as your advocate to the startup in order to help you win the job. We only win when you win.
What will you do with my resume and information?
Only startups to which you have explicitly given us your permission will ever see your resume and profile. We keep your information internally so that we can search your resume and contact you with suitable career opportunities that match your criteria when you let us know you are actively on the job market.
How did you get my information?
We spend more than 50% of our time using industry-specific software and tools to identify potential candidates via repositories, social media, and other online communities, as well as by networking with people for referrals. If we got your name, take it as a compliment!
Refer a friend
Know someone great? Earn up to $3,000 per placement.
If you refer a friend who we place, you can earn up to $3,000. You can also choose to remain anonymous.
For candidates
Looking for your next role?
Browse open searches, or reach out to talk about what you want next. We won’t pitch you a job that isn’t a fit.