Talent Advisory and Hiring Support Agency
Helping job seekers and employers come together with strategy, not guesswork.
The uncertainty or wrong fit are too expensive.
At Cornerstone Virtual Partners, our Talent Advisory and Hiring Support Services help growing businesses hire intentionally through a structured, compliant, and operationally grounded process.
These services are perfect for:
Small to mid-sized businesses nationwide
Janitorial, facility care, B2B, and service-based companies
Leaders without in-house HR or recruiting teams
Owners who want right-fit hires, not rushed hires
So you can continue to grow, build morale, and momentum. This is not traditional recruiting. It’s hiring support led by a Fractional Operations Leader who understands what happens after the hire.
To best serve you from where you're at as a job seeker or in your hiring practices, please book a strategy session.
Nicole Bernardo
Cornerstone Virtual Partners
How Employer Hiring Support Services Work
1. Engagement and Intake
We clarify the role, expectations, compensation, and success criteria.
2. Sourcing and Vetting
CVP sources candidates, screens resumes and conducts structured interviews.
3. Shortlist and Selection
You interview only vetted, aligned candidates, not stacks of resumes.
4. Placement Support
If you hire, placement fees apply. If not, the engagement still delivers value.
Transparent Pricing for Employers
Engagement Fee
- $1,500 for existing Cornerstone Virtual Partners clients
- $2,000 for new Cornerstone Virtual Partners clients
- The engagement fee is non-refundable
Placement Fee
- 18% of first-year gross compensation – existing clients
- 20% of first-year gross compensation – new clients
- 90-day active search term
- 12-month placement window
- Replacement search available per agreement
Need a more custom hiring plan or solution? Book a strategy session to discuss your needs.
Why Cornerstone Virtual Partners is Different
Experience
With over 25 years of experience in operations, business strategy, and management, I offer unparalleled expertise to businesses across various industries.
Customized Solutions
I understand that every business is unique, and I provide tailor-made solutions designed to meet your business needs.
Proven Track Record
My clients have seen significant improvements in efficiency, growth, and profitability with my Fractional COO Services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring a Talent Agency
A Fractional Operations Leader Can Confidently Drive Meaningful Change in Your Business Practices
Most recruiters will focus on filling roles quickly. Cornerstone Virtual Partners' talent advisory and hiring support stays focused on how the hire impacts operations, team dynamics, and growth.
Book a Business Hiring Strategy Session
Because Cornerstone Virtual Partners also provides Fractional COO and Strategic Operations support, you can bring a strategy to your hiring:
- Understand operational bottlenecks
- Hire with accountability and performance in mind
- Reduce costly mis-hires
- Align talent with systems, SOPs, and leadership expectations
Talent and Growth Resources to Take with You
For Employers: A Better and More Aligned Hiring Process Starts Here
Hiring mistakes rarely happen because talent doesn’t exist; they happen because roles are misaligned or the decisions are rushed.
This guide walks employers through a structured, outcome-driven approach to defining roles, interviewing with intention, and selecting candidates who align with real operational needs.
Inside, you’ll learn how to build roles around results, conduct interviews that reduce your bias, and assess ownership, decision-making, and long-term team fit.
For Job Seekers: More Practical Guidance to Stand Out and Get Hired
Job searching can feel overwhelming, but the goal isn’t just to land any job. It’s to find the right fit.
This guide breaks down how hiring decisions are really made and gives you practical steps to approach your search with clarity, the confidence that you stand out, and a strategy.
Inside, you’ll learn how to find aligned roles, communicate your value clearly, prepare strong interview examples, and evaluate whether an opportunity is truly right for you.
About Nicole Bernardo
Nicole Bernardo is the Founder of Cornerstone Virtual Partners and brings 25+ years of leadership experience across Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service.
As a Fractional COO and Talent Advisor, Nicole helps businesses build strong teams, streamline operations, and scale sustainably — without the overhead of full-time leadership or in-house recruiting. Cornerstone Virtual Partners is a Massachusetts-registered placement agency.
