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How vetting works

Eight stages.
Three phases. One standard.

Project management is judgment under uncertainty. Our review reflects that. Candidates progress through a deliberate pipeline — first triaged, then tested for proficiency, then formally determined by committee.

  1. Phase 01
    Triage
    Stages 1–2
    01 / 03
  2. Phase 02
    Proficiency
    Stages 3–6
    02 / 03
  3. Phase 03
    Determination
    Stages 7–8
    03 / 03
Phase 01

Triage

Establishing baseline credibility. Most attrition happens here, by design.

Typical duration
1–3 days
Pass rate
≈ 38%
Stage 01
~20 min

Application

Structured intake — role history, methodology, domain, and recent delivery context.

Reviewed by
Candidate
Signal
Completeness, coherence, and seniority of stated experience.
Stage 02
1–2 days

Profile Review

Hand reviewed against the candidate's resume, LinkedIn, and credentials.

Reviewed by
Senior operator
Signal
Verifiable track record. Tenure, scope, and outcomes.
Phase 02

Proficiency

The substantive review. Scored against a rubric built for PM work.

Typical duration
2–3 weeks
Stages scored
4 of 8
Rubric · Four weighted domains
Total 100%
Weight 25%
Stakeholder Leadership
Weight 25%
Risk Handling
Weight 25%
Delivery
Weight 25%
Executive Presence
Stage 03
Async · 30 min

Communication Screen

Written prompt and short verbal note — assessed for clarity, brevity, and executive register.

Rubric signal
Calibrated reviewer
Communication
Stage 04
45 min

PM Assessment

Judgment scenarios across stakeholder handling, risk, scope, and prioritization trade-offs.

Rubric signal
Structured rubric
Risk HandlingStakeholder Leadership
Stage 05
60–90 min

Work Sample

A realistic delivery artefact — status note, recovery plan, or stakeholder brief — scored blind.

Rubric signal
Two independent scorers
DeliveryWritten reasoning
Stage 06
45 min · live

Reviewer Interview

Live conversation with an active operator. Probes for depth, range, and decision quality.

Rubric signal
Sitting program lead
Executive PresenceDepth of judgment
Phase 03

Determination

Committee review. Written rationale. No single reviewer can approve.

Decision SLA
≤ 5 days
Reviewers per decision
≥ 3
Stage 07
Within 5 days

Final Decision

Weighted scoring is reconciled in committee. Every decision is written and traceable.

Owner · Review committee
Stage 08
Ongoing

Approved Talent

Listed to hiring partners, with profile, scorecard summary, and reviewer notes on file.

Owner · PM Talent network
Begin

If your record holds up under scrutiny,we want to see it.

Applications take about twenty minutes. You'll hear from us within five business days, regardless of outcome.

~20 min · Save & resume