Delivering 52 graduate hires to support US expansion

Tasked with building the next generation of high-performing recruitment talent, Phaidon needed a partner who could deliver quality at scale, and quickly. Within 9 months, FIFTEEN WEST successfully placed 52 graduate hires across multiple U.S. offices, becoming a trusted advisor for Early Talent recruitment. 

The Challenge

To accelerate growth across key U.S. markets, Phaidon needed to bring in ambitious, coachable, and competitive entry-level talent. These individuals had to: 

• Be strong communicators and relationship builders 
• Demonstrate grit, drive, and a team-player attitude 
• Show resilience, motivation, and commercial ambition 

With rapid expansion underway and high performance expectations, the challenge wasn’t just volume, it was consistency. The business needed every hire to be aligned on mindset, culture, and long-term potential. 

The Solution

FIFTEEN WEST was retained to deliver a high-touch, quality-driven graduate recruitment solution, led by Fran. The process included: 

• In-depth, multi-stage candidate qualification, including research, motivation checks, and video screening 
• Weekly progress meetings with real-time feedback on market conditions and candidate readiness 
• A tailored approach to each U.S. office, ensuring cultural fit and performance potential were considered by location 
• Direct, honest communication that saved time and built trust 

Fran’s ability to understand the client’s hiring preferences quickly, and to focus her attention where it mattered most, helped each office to scale with urgency and impact, with many of the new recruits billing significant amounts in their first 3 months with the business. 

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