Candidate Illumination: Our Process

I've always been a successful entrepreneur and owner of small businesses. My daughter wanted to work for a large company and I didn't know how to help her. Her experience with Hayden Wilder really helped move her search forward

Our proprietary process is called Candidate Illumination^TM. It's purpose is to communicate the unique qualities of the first time job candidate in a way that dramatically sets him or her apart from the competition.

The curriculum includes four distinct phases:

Phase One — Discovery and Distillation

Assessing client qualifications

Determining interests, strengths and weaknesses

Conducting a baseline interview

Phase Two — Packaging the Promise

Scripting the candidate story

Creating captivating resumes

Writing cover letters that pop

Developing attention-getting marketing strategies

Phase Three — Prospecting and Promotion

Building and maintaining an effective network

Prospecting for job opportunities

Preparing for the interview

Answering the tough questions

Interviewing, tips for success

Phase Four — Continuity and Closure

Writing creative thank you letters

Maintaining contact

Generating additional leads

Handling follow-up interviews

Negotiating salary and benefits

Candidate Illumination: What to Expect