For those who take hiring seriously

Stop hiring for a job.
Start hiring for the job.

Modern Manuscripts is a hiring platform for employers who want to understand candidates before they hire—and candidates who want work that matches their potential, not just their resume.

I am hiring I am looking to get hired

We're not for everyone.
That's the point.

Not For

  • Employers who want 500 resumes to sort through
  • Candidates who apply to anything with a pulse
  • Companies that recycle vague job descriptions
  • Job seekers playing the numbers game
  • Anyone who thinks hiring is a transaction

Built For

  • Employers who define success before they search
  • Candidates who apply to fewer roles with more depth
  • Companies that know a bad hire costs more than an empty seat
  • Professionals who want work that fits who they are
  • Anyone who believes hiring should be intentional
The Problem

Most hiring fails before the first interview. The job itself was never properly defined.

5×
Cost of a bad hire when you factor team disruption
Leadership studies on vague role definitions
50%
Of employees don't know what's expected of them
Gallup workplace research
60%
Of job descriptions are recycled from old templates
Industry hiring data
How It Works

Two sides. One standard: Intentional.

For Employers

01

Define the real job

Our system audits your requirements. We flag vague language and help you crystallize what success actually looks like.

02

Receive intentional applications

Every candidate has spent 30-45 minutes specifically preparing for your role. No spray-and-pray.

03

See verified outcomes

Candidate achievements are reference-verified. Claims carry evidence, not just confidence.

For Candidates

01

Build your story once

Upload your resume. Add context to your achievements. Reveal the decisions, challenges, and impact behind each bullet point.

02

Match to real requirements

See jobs where companies have actually defined what they need—not recycled templates.

03

Apply with depth

One thoughtful application beats fifty one-click applies. Employers see your effort.

The Difference

What changes when both sides take it seriously

"Must be a team player" → "Drive cross-functional adoption across 3 departments in 6 months"
500 unqualified applications → 15 candidates who specifically prepared for this role
"Managed team of 8" → Verified story of how they built, led, and delivered outcomes
Pay fee when candidate starts → Pay only for hires who succeed (90+ day guarantee)
Spray-and-pray applications → Fewer applications, deeper matches, better outcomes

Ready to hire—or be hired—seriously?

We're building the platform for people who believe hiring should be intentional. Join the early access list.

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We'll be in touch when we're ready for you. In the meantime, thanks for taking hiring seriously.

We don't share your information. We don't spam. We just notify you when we're ready.