The 30-minute first call — the round most people fluff.
Start a session with Elise →“So — walk me through your background. Keep it to a couple of minutes.”
Every session ends with a written report scored on these three axes, with the transcript attached so you can see what earned each mark.
Could they walk through their background in under three minutes with a clear arc, and answer directly without rambling?
Do they know what this company and role actually are, and is their reason for moving specific rather than generic?
Composure on compensation, notice period and visa questions — stating a number without apologising or deflecting.