What If the Best Hire You Ever Made Was Someone Everyone Else Overlooked?

Every leader wants to hire someone who’s driven, loyal, and ready to show up for the mission.

What if we told you that person might not come from the background you expected?  At Rise, we see it every day—talented, motivated individuals who face impossible circumstances and come through the other side. They’ve faced and overcome barriers that require grit, self-awareness, and perseverance—qualities that are hard to teach but invaluable in any workplace.

So why are they still being overlooked?

The Resume Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

Traditional hiring filters often miss the mark. Gaps in employment, lack of formal education, or past mistakes can overshadow a person’s character, capability, and potential.  The result? A workforce system that leaves exceptional individuals sitting on the sidelines while companies struggle to find dependable, mission-aligned talent.  We’re not asking employers to lower the bar. We’re inviting them to widen the gate.

A Different Kind of Talent Pipeline

At Rise, we’ve built a structured, intentional placement model. We assess readiness through a tier system, ensure accountability, and work closely with nonprofits and community partners to prepare individuals for long-term success in the workforce.  When a company partners with Rise, they don’t just gain access to a new pool of talent—they gain a vetted, supported, and purpose-driven pipeline of individuals ready to work and eager to contribute.

This Is More Than Just Hiring

This is about building teams that reflect hope, opportunity, and transformation.  It’s about creating pathways for people who’ve been told “no” at every turn—until someone finally says “yes.” That kind of yes doesn’t just change one life. It can impact families, communities, and even the culture of an entire organization.

You Could Be the Turning Point

The best hire you make this year might be someone everyone else passed over.

It might be someone who brings resilience instead of a resume, commitment instead of credentials, and gratitude instead of entitlement.

Are you ready to meet them?

Schedule a discovery call to see what’s possible when you hire with purpose.

-Jonathan Alexander