Colibrí Assure

Your hiring process validates.
It does not evaluate.

Colibrí Assure is a structured eight-dimension evaluation of every candidate we submit — and it doesn't stop at day one. Monthly performance reviews continue against the same framework for the length of the engagement.

What Colibrí Assure actually measures.

Technical capability is one dimension. The other seven are what most agencies never ask about — and what most hiring delays and failed placements actually come down to.

Select a sector to see how Colibrí calibrates the evidence behind Delivery Maturity, Communication Alignment, and Governance Compatibility. Same eight dimensions, every time.

01
Technical Capability
Depth and current relevance of technical skills against the role, validated through structured questioning.
02
Delivery Maturity
Evidence of translating technical knowledge into credible, real-world delivery — not just theory.
03
Communication Alignment
Ability to pivot communication style accordingly when communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Assessed in conversation, not as a checkbox.
04
Governance Compatibility
Comfort working within structured and risk-managed environments — knowledge of ITIL, PM frameworks, ISO standards, Data Protection & Privacy.
05
Integration Readiness
Demonstrated ability to integrate into an existing team — operationally, professionally, socially.
06
Engagement Commitment
Motivation for the specific role and clarity of career goals — identifying retention risk before placement.
07
Professional Accountability
Ownership of outcomes, including failed ones. How feedback and past mistakes are handled.
08
Cultural Integration
Compatibility with the client's specific working culture, from fast-paced agile to governance-led environments.

An evidence-based assessment profile — not a CV.

The Colibrí Assessment

What lands on your desk.

Every Colibrí submission includes a Candidate Assessment Profile — a structured, evidence-based document carrying evaluator observations, dimension scores, a link to the recorded assessment interview, and a clear Colibrí Recommendation. Scroll through a real example below.

PDF · 4 pages · Rafael Annibale, Data & Analytics Engineer · Download a copy

Interview Sample
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Rafael Annibale
Data & Analytics Engineer
Successfully placed by Colibrí

From role brief to delivery-ready shortlist — every step governed.

Colibrí Assure is not a screening call. It is a structured evaluation methodology applied consistently to every candidate, regardless of role seniority or specialism — and it doesn't stop once the offer is signed.

Stage 1

Talent Sourcing

Before an evaluation interview is scheduled, every candidate is reviewed against defined criteria — specialism match, location, availability, budget alignment, and English proficiency indicators. Candidates who don't meet the standard don't proceed.

Stage 2

Recorded Assessment Interview

A structured 45-minute assessment interview conducted by an experienced technology delivery expert, recorded and shared with the client's consent — so you see how the candidate communicates, demonstrates their experience and solves real-world problems.

Stage 3

Eight-Dimension Scoring

Each candidate is scored across all eight performance dimensions, objectively — any candidate scoring below 3.5/5 is not submitted.

Stage 4

Ongoing Performance Reviews

The same eight-dimension framework continues after placement — monthly performance scorecard reviews for the length of the engagement, so delivery risk is visible early, not discovered late.

Stage 5

Candidate Assessment Profile & Colibrí Recommendation

A structured, client-facing profile carrying the full evaluation — dimensional scores, strengths, development areas, and a clear Colibrí Recommendation. Only Proceed or Proceed with Conditions candidates are submitted.

A clear recommendation, backed by the evidence.

Every submitted candidate carries one of two recommendations, supported by the full eight-dimension evaluation — so you can see exactly why.

Recommendation
Proceed
The candidate has met the Colibrí Assure standard across all eight dimensions. We recommend proceeding to client interview and, subject to your own process, placement.
Recommendation
Proceed with Conditions
The candidate has met the standard overall, with one or more dimensions carrying a stated condition and a suggested mitigation — never a vague caveat.

Every engagement includes a delivery-ready shortlist in 10 business days, a six-month guarantee, and the 12-month Consultant Success Programme — for the same fee you'd already pay a typical recruiter for a CV shortlist.

Ready to see Colibrí Assure in practice?

Submit a requirement and we'll return a shortlist — each candidate fully assessed, scored, and profiled — within 15 business days.

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