Proprietary Methodology
The 4 Cs Framework. Built for operating leadership.
Resumes lie. References hedge. We built the 4 Cs Framework to find the things that actually predict whether a hire works — and we use it on every CES search.
01
→ Company Culture
Company Culture
Does the candidate's operating style match how your team actually runs?
02
→ Compensation
Compensation
Is the package built for retention, not just acceptance?
03
→ Challenges & Growth
Challenges & Growth
What are they walking into, and is it the next move that gets them where they want to go?
04
→ Commute
Commute
Geography, hybrid, travel load. The thing most firms skip and most hires regret.
"A candidate who isn't aligned on all four doesn't make our shortlist. That's the standard." — Kelsi Cory, Founder & CEO