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See how Virgin Orbit was set up for success to hire rocket scientists!

See how Virgin Orbit was set up for success to hire rocket scientists!

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Founded in 2017, Virgin Orbit specializes in launching commercial and government satellites. The Long Beach, California-based aerospace company that employs 500 people is a sister to Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company, and together the trio aims to open space to everyone. Known for rocket scientists who determine how to launch 60,000-pound, satellite-carrying rockets from the delicate wings of flying airplanes, Virgin Orbit thrives on imagination. However, the company’s six-person recruiting team shared a recruitment platform with its sister companies, restricting its ability to make changes without impacting them. Virgin Orbit looked to Kelton Legend, a full- service talent-acquisition consulting firm, for guidance on how to optimize use of iCIMS’ recruitment software.

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