Goldstone Partners is the premier search and talent advisory firm specifically focused on early stage and high growth companies in Colorado. We are all about connecting great companies with amazing people—and we know how to track the characteristics for success in hyper-growth small companies. Traditional recruiting methods simply don’t work in the startup space, so we’ve developed a program that does. Our Fractional Talent Acquisition Solutions approach addresses the unique hiring needs, rapid growth goals and financial constraints of early stage companies.

Seven common hiring mistakes that entrepreneurs make

Entrepreneur, Goldstone Partners, Hiring, Interviewing, Leadership Trust

This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs.  I specialize in helping founders, entrepreneurs and small business owners find, attract and hire the talented professionals they need to be competitive in their respective markets. The types of positions my…

Kimberly shares her story with the Denver Business Journal

Leadership

At the beginning of 2019, Kimberly Lucas, Goldstone Partners’ Founder and Chief People Connector, was invited to join Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust–an exclusive community for influential business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs in the Denver area. As an invited member, Kimberly contributes articles to the DBJ website, and participates alongside fellow members in Expert Panels.…

Karma lessons for the job seeker

Getting Hired, Goldstone Partners, Interviewing, Job Search, Networking

Your character and your reputation The current job market is absolutely tilted in favor of the job seeker.  Especially in Colorado, where the unemployment rate is barely measurable, most early and mid-career candidates can name their price and perks. This phenomenon also leads to some bad behavior that during the recession (you remember the recession,…

Woman sitting at a computer updating her resume for a career change

What have you done for your career lately?

Career Development, Getting Hired, Goldstone Partners, Job Search, Networking, Professional Development, Resume, Social Media

Staying relevant in today’s market I spoke with a mid career professional last week who exited a company he had been with for 12 years. He was under the impression that he only needed to update his resume and post it on the internet in order to get a new, high paying, interesting and short…