Hiring rarely fails loudly. It fails quietly first.You see it when outcomes don't move after a "strong hire." When alignment meetings create silence. When the team starts protecting themselves instead of shipping.I learned this the hard way. Watched it happen. Now I help leaders avoid it.I'm Jess. I run Nonstop Talent in NZ.I work with leaders hiring for roles where the downside is high and the signal is messy. Engineering. Product. Data. Cyber. The hires that determine whether you ship or stall.My approach is simple:Clarify the outcome the hire must changeIdentify the real risks in your context (team, pace, constraints)Headhunt candidates who have done this kind of work in this kind of environmentIf you're hiring for impact, not activity, message me the role and what "must be different by day 90."

Jessica Dong

I’m an agency recruiter, so I get the version candidates say when they’re trying not to get burnt twice.

Last week, before salary, before benefits, before any of the selling… a senior engineer just went:

“Who’s paying the company right now: customers, or just investors?”

And you could feel why they asked.

They weren’t being difficult.
They were doing self-defence.

Because they’ve watched the movie where the deck is beautiful, the roadmap is loud, everyone’s “moving fast”…

…and then three months later it’s quiet layoffs, quiet rewrites, quiet people disappearing from Slack at 2pm on a Tuesday.

A CTO once said to me, really quietly:
“I didn’t lose my best engineer to more money. I lost them to another five years of untangling someone else’s mess.”

That’s the shift I’m noticing in 2026.

Salary still matters.

But the best people are interviewing for how long they can stay without shrinking.

So if your strongest candidates keep going cold right near the end…

what are they learning about the business in the interview loop that you’re not saying out loud yet?

Jessica Xin Dong

SaaS + Enterprise Digital Hiring | Contract & Perm | Cut cost of delay

👋 Hi there! I am a passionate sales and recruitment professional currently making an impact at IMS People Possible. With nearly 10 years of experience, I specialize in connecting businesses across industries—including construction, real estate, mining, healthcare, aged care, rail, energy, utilities, and many more—with the transformative talent they need to thrive.

In 2024, I have had the privilege of speaking with 147 clients in just under 10 months, further strengthening my ability to understand diverse needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions. This hands-on experience has sharpened my skills in delivering offshore workforce solutions that save time, reduce costs, and improve the overall hiring experience for both employers and candidates.

🌟 What sets me apart? It’s my ability to build genuine relationships. By truly understanding the unique needs of my clients, I’m able to attract top-tier talent across the APAC, USA, and UK markets. My approach blends strategic insights with a personal touch, ensuring that we don’t just meet recruitment goals but exceed them.

I am also a strong advocate for data-driven decision-making. Leveraging analytics to refine recruitment strategies enables me to stay ahead of industry trends and make informed decisions that drive business success.

When I am not connecting exceptional talent with great opportunities, I am actively participating in industry networking events, staying up to date on the latest trends, and sharing insights with fellow professionals.

Let’s connect! I am always eager to collaborate and discover new ways to help your business grow. Drop me a message, and let’s chat!

Email: Sulsha.shah@imspeople.com
Work Ph: +61871001517

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