Recruiter Application Form
  • Recruiter Application + Practical Interview Scheduler

  • AS OF 4/22/26 - AMBASSADOR GROUP IS NOT CURRENTLY IMMEDIATELY HIRING. IF YOU APPLY WE WILL INTERVIEW YOU FOR CONSIDERATION AS WE GROW. WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS BUT UNDERSTAND IF YOU NEED TO FOCUS ON IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES.

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    Ambassador Group's mission is to honor the God-endowed nobility of human beings by promoting durable relationships with meaningful work so that candidates and clients can live happier lives.

     

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    Recruiter Role Overview

    1. Who This Role Is For
    This is not a traditional “full desk” recruiting job. It is not a solo pipeline hustle. At Ambassador Group, we’ve deliberately built a structured, high-leverage model designed for a different kind of recruiter—someone who thrives in community when operating as a member of a team, and brings discernment, insight, and mission-driven matches (we don't say "placement").

    Who it is NOT for: If you are seeking a lonely, transactional role with minimal accountability, unlimited risk, and millions in upside potential, this is not the right fit.

    Who it IS for: If you are a values-driven professional who cares deeply about human alignment, match integrity, and thoughtful growth—this may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

    2. What You Won’t (Typically) Have to Do
    As a recruiter at Ambassador Group, you are typically not necessarily required to:

    • Source your own candidate lists / data
    • Run job ads or manage ad spend
    • Handle client acquisition or business development
    • Conduct reference checks
    • Coordinate calendars or interviews
    • Chase updates or invoices

    All of that is usually covered—by design. We’ve built a cross-functional delivery model where other dedicated roles handle top-of-funnel, operations, and platform work, so you can focus on what you do best.

    3. What You Get to Do
    Your lane is strategically specialized. You will:

    • Make outbound dials, leave voicemails, and send follow-up messages to develop interest
    • Conduct Quick Chats and GTKY (Get-To-Know-You) screenings and interviews with candidates
    • Evaluate alignment, cultural fit, and long-term viability
    • Generate and edit contextual executive summaries that surface match insights
    • Represent candidates throughout the client evaluation and decision-making process
    • Support offer navigation and career transition
    • You are the translator between potential and matches—helping to empower both sides to make the wisest decisions possible.

    4. Compensation Philosophy
    Our recruiter commission structure is simple and principled:

    • You earn ~10% of the invoiced match fee after discounts and credits (depending on how much of a recoverable draw you want) for every successful match you shepherd to completion.
    • Match fees are typically 24% of a candidate’s first-year salary (e.g., ~$32K–$38K).
    • This translates to $3K–$4K per match, paid without requiring sourcing, BD, or heavy administrative work.
    • This model allows us to fund and develop robust shared infrastructure, maintain strategic margins, and reinvest into the growth of the firm.

    5. Why We Do It This Way
    We believe people do their best work when they’re not overloaded, not isolated, and not operating as lone wolves. Our system is designed for:

    • Stability and upside potential
    • Collaboration over heroics
    • Sustainable excellence over short-term spikes

    You’re not left alone to build a book or chase leads. You inherit warm pipelines, focused roles, a healthy cadence, and a strong internal culture—all aimed at delivering well-aligned, durable matches, not just transactions.

    6. Who Thrives Here
    This model is ideal for:

    • Insightful, people-smart professionals focused on high-quality conversations, not sourcing lists.
    • Coaches and guides who take pride in match clarity and cultural alignment.
    • System-minded team players who value clarity, rhythm, and long-term equity over quick wins.

    If that’s you, you’ll find both purpose and platform here.

     

     

    What you can expect in this application: 6 pages

    1. Contact information
    2. Behavioral work styles assessment
    3. About you and your recruiting background and perspective (longest section)
    4. Professional references
    5. Culture exercise
    6. Recruiting Practical Interview Instructions
    7. Scheduling Recruiting Practical Interview

     

  • Your Contact Information

  • I have read the Ambassador Group Guidebook (https://ambassadorgroup.com/the-guidebook/)
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  • Behavioral Work Style Assessment

    This assessment gives us a window into how you naturally operate and lead at work. It is not a pass/fail test, and there are no “good” or “bad” outcomes. We use it to better understand how you think, communicate, and contribute in a team setting. Please take it for your HAPPIEST self.
  • TAKE ASSESSMENT HERE

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  • About You

    These questions help us understand your background, judgment, and approach to recruiting work. Please answer thoughtfully and honestly.
  • What is your current U.S. work authorization status?
  • Will this role require the employer to file or transfer an immigration petition or work authorization for you?
  • Have you continuously maintained valid U.S. work authorization since your most recent entry or approval?
  • Does your current work authorization expire? If so, when?
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  • How familiar are you with using Mac computers? We like Macs, but PCs are okay too.*
  • Please describe your computer and digital literacy*
  • What software/tools do you have experience with?*
  • References

    Please provide at least 2 references
  • FIVE RECRUITER SECRETS: MAXIMIZE your ATTRACTIVENESS with HONEST and CRITICAL REFERENCES

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  • CULTURE EXERCISE

    We do not just hire for skill. We hire for alignment.

    Great outcomes come from people who share our values, thrive in our culture, and believe in our mission.

    This brief will give you a view into what it is like to work here.

    Please read carefully, then complete the following writing prompt.

    READ THE AMBASSADOR GROUP GUIDEBOOK

  • WRITING PROMPT

    Please answer the following in your own way, video or essay.

    *The unthinking AI essays are easier to detect than you might think. Please use it to refine your communication but if it misrepresents you, that will only hurt your success.*

     

  • If you want to provide a video response (cool), just put the link in the text box above.

  • THE RECRUITING PRACTICAL EXERCISE

    While the Culture Exercise looks at who you are, the Simulation looks at how you recruit.

    This is a two part exercise.

    1. Read the prompt and answer the question at the bottom of the page.

    2. A live Zoom recruiting conversation based on this scenario with our founder, TJ Kastning, who will play the part of the candidate. You will schedule this after completing the application.

  • CANDIDATE FILE

    Below is the resume we have on file. Use this to formulate your questions.

    TJ Kastning (916) 555-0199 | no email on file

    Location: Sacramento, CA

     

    SUMMARY

    Results-driven Senior Project Manager with 12+ years of experience delivering complex commercial and healthcare (OSHPD) construction projects.

    Expert in managing budgets exceeding $100M, aggressive schedule recovery, and subcontractor negotiations.

    Proven track record of turning around distressed projects and maximizing fee percentage.

     

    EXPERIENCE

    SWINERTON | Sacramento, CA
    Senior Project Manager | 2018 – Present

    Key Project: The Capitol Grid Mixed-Use (2023 – Present)
    - $145M Budget | 18-story high-rise (Retail/Residential/Office)
    - Lead PM for this landmark downtown project. Currently in close-out phase (TCO expected next month).
    - Mitigated a 6-week schedule delay due to steel procurement by re-sequencing the MEP rough-in.
    - Result: Projected to finish $1.2M under GMP.

    Project: West Valley Tech Campus (2019 – 2022)
    - $85M Budget | Ground-up Corporate Campus
    - Oversaw strict QC requirements for a confidential tech client.
    - Negotiated $5M in change orders with 12% margin retention.

     

    MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES | San Francisco, CA
    Project Manager | 2014 – 2018

    Project: Sutter Health Medical Wing Renovation
    - $40M Budget | OSHPD 1 (Healthcare)
    - Managed complex renovation within an active hospital environment.
    - Coordinated directly with OSHPD inspectors to ensure 100% code compliance.

    Project: Kaiser Parking Structure & MOB
    - $25M Budget
    - Delivered project 3 weeks ahead of schedule.

     

    EDUCATION

    Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
    Bachelor of Science, Construction Management

  • THE INTERNAL DATABASE RECORD

    Before calling, you check our CRM to see if we have ever spoken to this person. You find one historical note.


    Last Contact: October 12, 2024
    Logged By: Louis

    Notes: "Spoke briefly. Not interested at the moment. He’s running a massive mixed-use project downtown—said it's a 'career-defining' build and he’s loving it. Pretty happy where he is. Said to circle back when the project tops out."

    Hint: This is not a cold call; this is a timely follow-up based on the project lifecycle.

  • YOUR CLIENT & SEARCH

    Company: Summit Builders

    Location: Sacramento, CA (Relocation assistance available)

    Size: 65 Employees | ~$80M Revenue

    The Vibe: Family-owned, high integrity, low ego. They are "people-people."

    The Problem: The owner, David, is currently acting as the Director of Operations. He is burnt out. He is stuck in the weeds managing projects when he needs to be focused on strategy. He needs a successor.

    The Role: Senior Project Manager (Commercial)

    - The "Unlock": This role tracks to Director of Operations within 12–18 months.
    - Comp: $160k–$190k + Aggressive Bonus.
    - The Must-Haves: 10+ years commercial construction. OSHPD (healthcare) experience is a major plus.
    - The Culture Non-Negotiable: Summit has a strict "No Jerks" policy. They prioritize humility. They will fire a high performer if they treat staff or subcontractors poorly.

  • YOUR DELIVERABLES


    1. The Opening

    Approach the candidate the best you know how, leveraging the information you have.


    2. The Attraction Screening

    How can you develop more information to know how to present the opportunity?

     

    3. The Pitch

    How can you present the opportunity honestly and attractively to give the client the opportunity to meet TJ?


    4. The Closing
    Be prepared to either move me forward or professionally disqualify me based on my answers. It may be wise to keep the door open in our relationship. How might you do that?

  • What's next?

    1. After you submit this form, the thank-you page will have a scheduling option for choosing a good time to interview.

    2. If you miss that, for some reason, you will also get an email with that next step. The calendar invite will have the scenario link for your review.

    3. The next interview will be the Recruiting Practical with TJ Kastning, our founder.

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