Look Closer Recruiting

Created by Gabby Douglas

Holistic hiring rooted in curiosity and care

An authentic recruiting partner

Helping organizations and candidates alike cut through the AI bulls**t

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Recruiting support without the traditional transactional approach

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Helping organizations and candidates alike cut through the AI bulls**t 〰️ Recruiting support without the traditional transactional approach 〰️

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Building talent solutions for growing teams and people

FAQs

Learn more about Fractional Recruitment, the LCR (Look Closer Recruiting) model and general recruitment process.

  • We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

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What to expect from me?

  • Strategic leadership

  • A curated network of quality candidates

  • Collaboration

  • Determination

  • Thoughtful data sharing

  • Time, money, and energy saved by hiring fractional recruiting support

  • Timely talent discovery and candidates who are “quality” - engaged, prepared, and energized

  • Values- and skills-based match-making

  • Connecting people-first organizations with trusted talent and building sustainable talent solutions

Who do I support?

  • Startups and small businesses hiring their first recruiter or scaling hiring operations.

  • Growing teams navigating rapid growth, new funding, or leadership changes.

  • Organizations seeking specialized recruiting support for technical, financial, or strategic roles.

Client Love

  • "Smooth communicative process"

    - CISO

  • "Gabby was honest and approachable, and reacted with speed to any tasks or questions raised. Pleasant experience throughout"

    - Technical Executive

  • "Thank you Gabby for all your help and support throughout this process! You are terrific!"

    - Finance Executive

  • "We all want Gabby, always - she is THE BEST"

    - Head of Finance

  • "I've now worked with a few different recruiters and I appreciate your style the most and that going forward, if I'm allowed to request someone specifically, I'd request you."

    - Finance Leader

  • "This was the best recruiting process I have experienced in my 10 year career. Gabby was transparent throughout the process and strongly advocated for me."

    - Product Leader & Candidate

  • "The questions were like they were really trying to get to know me. This was the best interview experience I’ve had, and I’ve interviewed at Facebook, Amazon; this is the best now."

    - Senior Engineer & Candidate

Our Services

  • Fractional Recruiting

    A Fractional Recruiter or Head of Talent works as an embedded strategic partner who can operate on a full-time, part-time, or ongoing retainer.

    This offers organizations with fluctuating hiring demands, limited budgets, or specific talent needs the agility to attract and retain quality candidates while maintaining operational and financial flexibility.

  • Direct Hire

    General hiring areas:

    - Tech

    - Finance

    - Climate

    - Executive

  • Executive Search

    A discreet consultative process to discover and place thoughtful leaders across organizations that welcome their expertise and insights

    Consider each section saying this:

    Fractional Recruiting

    Ongoing or part-time recruiting support designed to flex with your company’s needs.

    Manage full-cycle hiring from sourcing to offer.

    Partner with hiring managers to build hiring plans and interview strategies.

    Integrate seamlessly with your team and tools to provide in-house-quality support.

    Recruiting Consulting

    Strategic guidance to strengthen your hiring foundation and improve long-term results.

    Assess and optimize your hiring process for structure, speed, and candidate experience.

    Create scalable recruiting systems and documentation.

    Coach hiring managers and teams on interview best practices.

    Employer Brand & Talent Strategy

    Elevate how your company shows up to candidates and build a foundation for growth.

    Audit and refresh job descriptions, messaging, and candidate touchpoints.

    Support DEI initiatives and inclusive hiring practices.

    Develop talent strategies aligned with company culture and business goals.

    Project-Based Recruiting

    Short-term recruiting initiatives for specific needs or milestones.

    Pipeline sprints for hard-to-fill roles.

    Hiring support for new team launches or seasonal spikes.

    Interim recruiting leadership or transition support.

  • Candidate Consulting

    General focus areas:

    - Navigating the job market

    - Job search basics (resume review, interview prep, etc.)

    - Career transitions

    - Job placement