Looking for a Purple Squirrel?
Are you looking to hire a purple squirrel or purple unicorn?
Never heard these terms? They’re terms recruiters use to identify the mythical perfect hire. It’s the candidate who checks every single box, has more than enough experience, is wildly talented and—critically—easy to hire and work with.
It’s not that the mystical purple squirrel does not exist. As Source and Recruit Company recruiters, it’s certainly our job to get you as close as possible to finding this particular species of candidate.
But as a hiring manager, you must also remember that your ideal candidate is actually a human being. There is nuance to every relationship, and it’s your job to collaborate once you find the right hire.
The great news is that the right hire can bring innovation and ideas to the table you may never have thought of before.
Over the years, we’ve helped place hundreds of excellent candidates in the right roles. Our experience working with a variety of companies and candidates will get you as close as possible to that mythical purple squirrel.
