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> Company size and optionally specific recruiting needs or tool categories

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## Steps

1. [Read HR Research Guide]: Read the documentation in: `./skills/sauna/[skill_id]/references/hr.research.guide.md` (Get the recruiting tool evaluation output format)

2. Gather context from the user:
- What's your company size?
- Estimated hiring volume? (hires per year)
- What tool category? (sourcing, ATS, screening, assessments, all)
- Any specific requirements? (integrations, budget, compliance needs)

Check `./documents/hr-context.json` for existing company context.


3. Use `./skills/sauna/[skill_id]/references/skill/research.exa.lookup` to research recruiting tools:

Search queries to run:
1. "best recruiting tools [company size] [year]"
2. "ATS comparison mid-market companies"
3. "candidate sourcing tools review"
4. "AI recruiting screening tools EEOC compliance"
5. "[specific tool name] review pricing"
6. "recruiting software comparison [year]"

Look for:
- G2, Capterra, and TrustRadius reviews
- HR tech analyst evaluations
- Compliance considerations (EEOC guidance on AI hiring tools)
- Pricing information and feature comparisons


4. Synthesize findings into the Recruiting Tool Evaluation format:

1. Comparison table with key attributes
2. Detailed reviews of top 4 tools
3. Compliance considerations (critical for AI-powered tools)
4. Recommendations by use case and budget

Include sources and links.
Be explicit about compliance status—AI recruiting tools are under increased scrutiny.


5. Offer to save tool recommendations to `./documents/hr-context.json`.
Ask if they want a deeper comparison of specific tools or a demo strategy.