Our distinctive interview process consists of values based interviews and technical assessments.
It's designed to surface A-players amongst a list of qualified applicants.
Our interview
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Build the search strategy
Using an outcome-based approach, we define what a successful candidate looks like, where they may come from, and what kind of materials would encourage them to apply.
Together, we build the interview approach and decide who does what.
This is why we have an 89% candidate acceptance rate vs 66% for the market
We reach out to candidates with custom messaging
Candidates are overloaded with template messages that don't show any reason why they have been specifically contacted.
- 90% of our hires have come from personalised outreach as opposed to job board applications
- We get three times more positive responses than average agency recruiters (22% vs 6%)
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We conduct thorough first round interviews.
Our initial interview process is designed specifically to discover A-players for growth companies.
It consists of a values-based assessment, a deep dive into the candidate's achievements and then a technical screener that is specific to the role that they are applying to.
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Technical assessments
We don't just take the resume for granted, we test the candidates on real-world skills.
For example, we use our network of CTOs to conduct technical interviews, we run case study exercises for salespeople, and whiteboarding exercises for UI designers.
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We take references early
We believe that references are as important as interviews.
We conduct reference calls early in the process.
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We present the candidates
Each candidate goes through an executive search level of diligence before being presented to you.
That way, you save a huge amount of time, interviewing only the very best.
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We make everything else easy
We look after the candidates throughout the entire process, making sure their experience is at an exceptional level, regardless of whether or not they get the job.
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Product, Tech & Data
Whether you need a new head of product or a new agile squad, we can build out your team in weeks.
Our in-depth hiring process involves values-based interviewing and then technical assessments using external CTOs followed by references.
This practice is headed by our founder Jordan Shlosberg
Sales and marketing
Your go-to-market motion is as important as the product you offer.
Our specialists here understand the deep interviewing techniques to draw out the best professionals and include technical interviews as well as case studies.
This practice is headed by our founder Ben Kuhn.
Central functions
Your company cannot scale without a talented group of central functions who look after the rest of your company.
We specialise in finance professionals in scale-ups but are adept at people functions given both founders have hired 500 people at their previous companies.
With our launch title deep in development, we were in desperate need of an experienced Creative Director. Berg Search conducted an exhaustive search and found us the perfect fit in a very short space of time.
They're honest, collaborative and driven to support us in achieving out outcomes.
Work with them.
Lorenzo Spreafico Client
Co-Founder @ Quell
Our thoughts
The most important value for start-up employees? Locus of control
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How Berg are helping Metagravity to scale
Metagravity are solving the concurrency problem in simulation for massive virtual worlds and games....Our values
Values are central to our service. We guard our values religiously because they form the basis of what we do.
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Urgency - every second matters.
The impact of not having that person is not being able to execute to perfection. We will operate as though you expected that person yesterday, we refer to this internally as BERGspeed.
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Honesty - We believe in confronting brutal facts
If there is anything bocking you from getting that great hire, we will be up front and honest, even if the truth sometimes hurts.
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Responsiveness - We communicate pro-actively and clearly
We earn our fees by making your search for greatness feel effortless. We will keep you updated proactively and be there on an ad-hoc basis whenever you need us.
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Vision-driven companies only - we will only source exceptional people
We work only with vision-driven companies, where a new hire isn’t just a number but one more piece of the puzzle.
Meet the founders
Previously, I founded a tech company and grew it to 300 people and $40m in revenue. Now I want to help other ambitious founders do the same.
Meet the founders
My last company wanted to build up an office in a new country. I took on the challenge, and two years later we had a multi-million dollar business, 120 employees, and the highest profitability in the company.
