The Hunter Ambrose Process

Hunter Ambrose is the national expert in recruiting and placing candidates in Rural America. Our dedication revolves around matching top-tier talent to join organizations in Rural and Urban America.

Rural areas and towns with populations under 50,000 encompass around 60 million residents. Since 2006, Hunter Ambrose Int. has been a trusted partner to rural hospitals, public utilities, educational institutions, tourism sectors, and Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs), supporting them in achieving their recruitment objectives. Our proven process boasts impressive statistics: a remarkable 98% retention rate, 75% of searches completed within 90 days, and an average candidate tenure of 4.1 years within the organization.

As an early adopter and consistently leveraging the use of technology, Hunter Ambrose leads the way in creating a seamless, efficient, and cost-effective search process.

  • It starts with the Meeting

    Let’s start the conversation. Understanding your organization, market share, goals and culture is a starting point when we meet with a new client. A successful search or engaging project begins with a dialogue. At Hunter Ambrose, we aim to understand your organization, objectives, community, and timeframe. Delving into the role or project's scope and your organization's culture is pivotal to initiating our partnership. To start the conversation- Click here to Request a Proposal.

  • The Proposal

    A Hunter Ambrose Proposal is the culmination of our conversation, detailing the strategy, timeframe and benchmarks. The proposal includes our agreement and fee structure.

    Our commitment to transparent relationships ensures a smooth process for our clients. The proposal allows easy sharing among stakeholders and includes a digital signature option for the organization's Principal.

  • SparkHire

    A resume stands as a static introduction to a candidate, but sometimes, exceptional contenders get overlooked if their resume doesn't strike a chord with the reader. While a resume offers insights into a candidate, there's an exciting dimension to starting a search: the integration of SparkHire. Hunter Ambrose was quick to embrace SparkHire back in 2013, and it has become a pivotal tool for us. SparkHire facilitates a one-way interview, allowing our clients to acquaint themselves with a candidate even before the initial meeting. This process involves a set of ten questions, answered through concise 1-minute video responses. It gives candidates the chance to address specific aspects of the role and showcase their enthusiasm for the opportunity.

  • Video Job Profiles

    Click to see an example of a Video Job Profile. The narrative is crucial, and articulating that narrative plays a pivotal role in our recruitment triumphs. Hunter Ambrose offers the service of remotely filming a Video Job Profile featuring 2-3 stakeholders from your organization. Through this footage, our Producer crafts comprehensive Video Job Profiles that resonate with potential candidates, bridging the gap to the opportunity at hand. Our format encompasses details about the organization, its mission, the role, and immediate projects and even highlights the benefits package. Of utmost significance, a Video Job Profile allows our clients to showcase their community, adding a personal touch that goes beyond a static job posting. When coupled with SparkHire's insights into a candidate's skills and interests, the Video Job Profile infuses a human aspect into the recruitment process. Specifically tailored for recruiting in Rural America, this high-touch approach ensures success by connecting on a meaningful level or recruitment expertise.

  • Presentation to Placement

    A dossier from Hunter Ambrose Int epitomizes the firm's standard. It encapsulates an average of 3 hours of dialogue with each candidate, a SparkHire link, and a thorough understanding of why this candidate could be an ideal fit for your organization. Every candidate holds a professional narrative, encompassing their skill set, expertise relevant to their role, salary expectations, aspirations, and the projects they take pride in. A Hunter Ambrose Dossier provides such comprehensive insight that 99% of presentations lead to a first interview with our clients. As the interview progresses towards the Offer Stage, the firm ensures alignment between the candidate and your organization regarding salary and relocation prospects. Our seamless Presentation-to-Interview-to-Offer protocol yields remarkable success, with 98% of candidates accepting offers within 48 hours without any counteroffers.

  • Client Cards

    Imagine never having to wonder about the progress of your search or project. Embracing technology stands as a cornerstone of Hunter Ambrose's approach. Despite being a boutique firm, our services consistently establish the standard for client interaction. Our CRM presents Client Cards, granting clients a round-the-clock view of the search, candidate roster, and status updates. These Client Cards streamline updates, agendas, and access to candidate dossiers within a secure portal. Alongside bi-weekly meetings, Client Cards ensure continuous alignment between our clients and the evolving stages of the search or project. This approach minimizes the necessity for frequent weekly meetings and excessive emails. We understand the value of your time, and at Hunter Ambrose, we harness technology to enhance the process and optimize time for our clients.