Relevant experience
Have they done work similar to what your business needs? We review previous projects, experience and portfolios to understand what they've actually worked on.
How we vet
A great CV doesn't always mean a great hire.
Anyone can look good on paper.
But can they understand a brief? Make good marketing decisions? Communicate clearly? Deliver without constant hand-holding?
That's what we look for.
We spent six years running a full-service marketing agency. We know what good marketing looks like, and we use that experience to find the right people for your team.
Our standards
Marketers vetting marketers.
We're not just matching job titles to job descriptions. We look at the work, the thinking behind it, and whether someone can actually deliver in a real marketing environment.
Five things we assess
Practical skills
Can they do the job? We assess their capabilities against the role, using practical tasks when needed.
Marketing judgement
Do they understand why they're doing the work? We look for people who ask good questions, understand objectives and make sensible decisions appropriate to their role.
Communication & reliability
Can your team count on them? We evaluate communication, responsiveness, follow-through and how candidates handle feedback.
Team fit
Will they work well with your existing team? We consider workflows, working styles, expectations and the specific demands of the role.
You're not just hiring a skill set. You're hiring someone your team will rely on.
The PAM process
We do the hiring heavy lifting.
You tell us what you need. We handle the search, screening and assessment before introducing our recommended candidate.
You lead the work. We support the people behind it.
- 01You
Tell us what's missing.
A designer? Marketing VA? Someone to help manage content or campaign delivery? We'll clarify the role, skills, weekly hours and what success should look like.
- 02PAM handles
We find the candidates.
We search our talent network and identify people whose experience and capabilities match your needs.
- 03PAM handles
We assess their skills.
We review relevant work, evaluate capabilities, assess communication and check references. Practical tasks are used where needed.
- 04You
Meet your match.
Instead of overwhelming you with a pile of CVs, we introduce our recommended candidate. You can meet them and decide whether they're right for your team.
- 05PAM handles
They join your team.
We support onboarding so your new talent can start working within your existing systems and workflows.
Introducing Purple Academy
Purple
Academy
Good talent doesn't stop learning.
Finding someone with the right skills is one thing. Helping them continue to grow is another.
That's the thinking behind Purple Academy — PAM's approach to practical training, professional standards and talent development.
At its heart is The PAM Way: the standards we expect our talent to bring to every working relationship.
We hire for capability.
We train for consistency.
We coach for growth.
Marketing & agency workflows
Understanding briefs, following SOPs, managing deliverables and working effectively within agency environments.
Communication & client experience
Clear updates, accountability, reliability, professional communication and knowing when to ask questions.
AI & modern marketing tools
Using AI and modern tools thoughtfully to improve productivity while maintaining quality and human judgement.
Going beyond the task list
Developing initiative, attention to detail, problem-solving and the habits that make someone valuable to a team.
Ongoing support
Finding you great talent is just the beginning.
Most people think recruitment ends when someone gets hired. We don't. Once your talent joins your team, PAM stays involved to support the working relationship.
Regular check-ins
We gather feedback and identify issues early.
Talent coaching
We help talent improve their communication, performance and working habits.
Client support
If something isn't working, you have a team to speak to.
Replacement support
We help resolve mismatches and provide replacements where covered by our policy.
Future hiring support
As your needs evolve, we can help identify additional talent requirements.
Your talent works with you. PAM stays behind them.
Built by marketers
We're marketers first. Talent people second.
We've been on the delivery side.
We've managed client expectations, campaigns, content calendars and the pressure of getting good work out the door.
That's why we're particular about who we recommend.
We don't just ask whether someone has experience. We ask whether they have the skills, judgement and working habits to become a valuable part of your team.
The wrong hire creates more work.
The right one gives you room to grow.
Your next hire shouldn't be another headache.
Tell us what your team needs. We'll handle the sourcing, screening and vetting, and help you find someone who's right for the job.
Not sure which role you need? We'll help you figure it out.