In 2010, after working in human resources at The Washington Post, I was ready to embark on a new professional chapter and began to search for career opportunities. A job posting at a small business piqued my interest and a phone conversation with the owner revealed that the position was nothing like the advertisement. While the job itself did not align with my goals, the situation presented an opportunity to leverage my experience.The owner and I established a partnership and I designed a recruitment model to accommodate his business – one that pivoted on intelligence and fee structure. Talint presented a nontraditional recruiting fee structure that was based on performance metrics. This model helped to establish trust and keep costs low for the business. The owner was thrilled and I was able to place the best candidate for the position. It wasn’t long before I recognized a service gap and realized there were many other small and emerging businesses that need affordable recruitment solutions. Our firm is intentionally designed to provide cross-industry recruiting services for various companies in different stages of growth.In addition, my encounters with candidates uncovered a desire for employers that offered opportunities for meaningful work and pathways to leadership. Small business workplace environments meet those desires as well the opportunity to interface with leaders, experience autonomy, and receive actionable professional development. These opportunities accelerate the development of new leaders and shape business innovation. We believe there is no better place to shine and contribute than at a small business.At Talint, we promise to make deep cognitive investments in our business partners and candidates and demonstrate transparency, timeliness and empathy to keep trust as the pinnacle of our reputation. It is our privilege to serve small businesses and the dedicated professionals who are shaping success for this sector.