Dave Bevington

“I’ve worked with DRI being in both capacities (candidate & hiring manager) and have always enjoyed working with the Industrial Automation group. I believe they’re trustworthy, honest, and look out for the best interests of both candidates and employers.

In this instance, a broad range of clients were presented with different salary ranges & experiences. This allowed us to evaluate a wide range of options and make the best decision for our business. Fast responses from DRI recruiters and candidates helped us make quick decisions & evaluations to determine next steps.”

“Andrew and Dave are very good at what they do. They are always on top of everything! Andrew is very good at following up and stay on track with candidates. Andrew is very proactive and has a very quick turnaround time with the candidate pole. Andrew and Dave are great to work with. Very friendly and good at their jobs.”

“Dave was very supportive along the way of finding me different opportunities, and was helpful in describing the types of roles available and his honest opinion about the companies. Working with DRI was extremely helpful. They are a wonderful service for finding a new career opportunity, and I would definitely recommend it to others.”

“DRI provided regular updates regarding their search along with candidate resumes. We were able to collaborate on a regular basis to ensure the right candidates were being targeted. This helped find the right candidate quickly. I have worked with DRI for years. Both as a candidate and as a hiring manager. They do a very good job at finding candidates to present. I will continue to use them as we grow.”

“The candidate Dave found is a perfect fit for the position. Dave was in constant contact through the hiring process. Excellent job by Dave and DRI to fill several positions at BlueBay. BlueBay has several more positions to fill by the end of the year and we will contact Dave to start the process when ready!”

“Working with Dan on a career move was the best thing I could have done. He has great communication skills. I spoke with Dan continuously – he was always available and assisted throughout the entire process.”

“Dave was outstanding to work with. He gave me clear guidance and communication on what to do throughout the process. His patience and calm demeanor kept me in check during the inevitable bumps that happen during a recruitment. With Dave’s help and guidance I achieved a dream job. Crazy thing is I wasn’t looking to change but Dave used his skills and networking to make a match. I am so grateful and will never be able to thank him enough.”

“I am certainly grateful for Dave’s expertise in helping me connect with the right company for my career. Recruiting today is tough. Dave delivered the value of industry experience and networking.”

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with Dave Bevington at DRI. As somebody who does not have a lot of interviews under his belt, having spent almost the entirety of my career with one company, I have found Dave’s suggestions and coaching extremely valuable. He also showed a deep understanding of the hiring company and its needs, which made my decision to move forward with the hiring process easier.”

It’s been great working with Dave Bevington and the DRI team! Given my resume along with our initial discussions regarding my current situation, career goals, and aspirations Dave and Daniel found a perfect opportunity for me in a new company. Dave was on point with our phone calls and discussions throughout the hiring process, and one area that sets DRI apart from competitors is the attention and coaching support through each step of the hiring process.

Our challenge during the company offer step was negotiating the base salary as it was below what I have been accustomed to making over the last several years. Although they wanted to negotiate directly with me on salary, I appreciate Dave pulling out the stops and making a pitch to the company that paved the way to me negotiating a salary that was a win for me and my new company.

Finally, it was a nice touch to send me a thank you card and small gift as follow up. That and the request for this testimonial speaks volumes.

“DRI might be the most professional group I’ve ever worked with; and when we will be growing and hiring, DRI will be my first call when that time comes.”

It has been a pleasure working with Mr. Dave Bevington, having connected with Dave mid 2016, he helped me through a process with which I had become unfamiliar. Specificity, finding a career opportunity with a high–tech company.

Dave (with great professionalism) provided materials that would assist in making an impression with future employers, as one who had vast experience in the Motion Control segment (a highly technical and competitive industry), Dave enabled me to stand out from the crowd. He provided opportunities consistent with the needs we discussed. Dave would be efficient in his communications prior and post interview, helping me through each stage and ever willing to spend some time with me when questions and advice was needed

Thanks to Dave , he placed me with one of the companies I have admired for more than two decades. His ability to get me an interview was based on his relationship with the employer. In the contemporary world of business, it is refreshing to experience this hands on relationship with a professional that has both your and the employers needs at the forefront.

Dave negotiated on my behalf, with each successful interview, his preparation skills and foreknowledge of the process kept my mind at ease to focus on the task at hand.

My final interview was in NOV ’16, and I will never forget sitting in the hotel, awaiting a meeting with the President of this High Tech Company. My phone rang and it was Dave with last second words of encouragement.

Within an hour it was a privilege to call  Dave and inform him of OUR success in acquiring this fantastic career opportunity.

It is with pleasure, I recommend Mr. Dave Bevington as a partner in locating your next career move, whether Corporate Executive, Engineer, Professional Sales, Mr. Bevington will be with you all the way.

I need to say that the help I got from you guys was amazing, every time that I went on an interview, I felt fully prepared. It was a really big difference compared to the other recruiters I have worked with in the past. I am glad that you helped me, because without you guys I would not have this amazing job.

My experience with the process Dave used to set my current position up was great. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to migrate into another position. I’d say that everything Dave did from setting up the interview to negotiating a deal was a success.

Dave Bevington was unlike any recruiter who had contacted me in the past. His level of engagement throughout the interview process surpassed my expectations. The advice and coaching he provided helped me to achieve a high level of success and propel my career into a new dimension. Dave was quick to respond to any questions or concerns I may have had. Dave conducted himself with professionalism while showing a personal and vested interest in my success. I owe Dave a tremendous amount of gratitude. Thank you.

I’m really happy with my new position. As far as Direct Recruiters involvement in the overall interviewing process, everything was top notch. I felt very prepared for every step of the process. You guys were amazing. No complaints here.

Dave is highly professional and cordial, always very quick to reply, and he keeps you in the loop as events occur. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone seeking the help of a professional recruiter. I also hope to continue to work with him in the future, as it feels like working with a friend as opposed to an employer.

“Working with Dave been outstanding and unexpected. He has added a strong level of value through his willingness to be direct, high attentional to detail and responsiveness, and overall professionalism. He has totally changed my opinion of recruiters!”

Dave Bevington was very supportive and positive when I contacted him regarding my recent layoff which occurred prior to the holidays in 2015.  He encouraged me that this was a great time to be looking for a new career as companies were preparing to begin 2016 strong.

Throughout the interviewing process, Dave provided me with constructive criticism, making sure my resume had a modern look and conveyed the details that perspective employers were looking for in a candidate. He provided me with training videos on telephone and in person interviewing skills, recommending I practice to assure that I would be prepared and not nervous.

I felt very supported by Dave throughout the hiring process, he followed up with me regularly.  His communication style is very smooth and welcoming.

I attribute my receiving on offer from the company we were working with as a direct result to Dave preparing me with my career search.

Thank you Dave Bevington for a positive experience.

“Dave Bevington is an ambitious and driven recruiter.  He has a keen eye towards talent and understands where people will fit within an organization based on their skill sets.  Using this information he is able to confidently recommend candidates to prospective employers.  Dave was great to work with during my transition period and I plan on working with him in the future.”

“My first six weeks at with my new employer have been an incredible experience. I’m now working at a company where I can see myself growing professionally. To think that from the time that Dave reached out to me to the time I had an offer was only 8 weeks is a phenomenal testament to Dave and DRI. The experience was so easy and streamlined. I’ll definitely be recommending Dave to any anyone looking for a new career in the industry.”

“It was a pleasure working with Dave, from the first call to the last email. He is very trustworthy and a great persons to deal with.”

“Dave did a great job staying in contact with me and setting up interviews. I especially appreciated him pursuing his Client when they were not being overly communicative. Dave’s relationship with the companies was a nice advantage, as he were able to provide me with some helpful insight before interviews. I would recommend working with Dave to anyone looking for career move in the automation industry.”

“I’ve experience a great deal of success in with my current Company and have been very content. One day, Dave contacted me out of the blue and I wasn’t particularly interested in listening to new career opportunities at the time, but Dave proved himself to be knowledgeable of the Industry and gave me a compelling enough reason to listen. I updated my resume and sent it off to Dave that evening. The very next day, my Company had a mass reduction in force and I was let go. I have since been hired back in a different role. However, when I was laid off I was devastated; but I felt that I had a safety net in Dave and that was comforting. I would absolutely recommend adding Dave to your network of contacts.”

“Dave Bevington of Direct Recruiters is very knowledgeable of the requirements of both the hiring company and the candidate.  He works with both parties to ensure a perfect fit, and follows through the entire recruitment process in a very professional way.  I would recommend Direct Recruiters highly.”

“Dave differentiates himself from other recruiters by sincerely putting your best interests at heart.  He is also great at keeping communication lines open, and working out the logistics and scheduling of interviews.  I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for someone to work hard to get them where they want to be.”

“I have been wary about working with recruiters because you never know if they have a commitment from the hiring company to recruit for them so that my credentials would be taken seriously.  Dave was prompt about returning my calls, provided keen insight, and feedback. I have given his name to a couple of potential candidates.”

“I have had fine experience working with Dave. If circumstances caused me to look for another position, Dave Bevington would be the guy I’d call.  Here’s why: I am currently employed in a field quite different from where I spent the last 20 years – and very happily so. This wouldn’t have happened without Dave’s thinking out of the box. It is certainly easy to make a living sticking to round pegs in round holes. But Dave had the insight to hook me up with this out-of-the-box opportunity. The guy’s a pro. Simple things like timely follow-up and guiding the process step by step.  It ain’t rocket science, but simple blocking and tackling is an essential part of winning the game. I’m thankful to Dave for helping me get to where I am today. I would feel confident recommending him without reservation.”

“I was very pleased with Dave Bevington’s laid back attitude and the candidness of the conversations we have. I never felt like Dave was pushing me into a job that wasn’t in my best interest. I recommend Dave Bevington because of his deep understanding of the automation business and his knack for connecting great candidates and companies that are mutually beneficial. Dave has managed to network with many of the top companies within the automation industry and has gained a broad understanding of the skills and personalities of top candidates. Dave is an expert at following up with his clients and candidates throughout the interview process without being overbearing.”

“For the most part, recruiters are okay. Dave Bevington did a great job managing the hiring process, it all went pretty smooth. I was pleased with Dave’s service, he did a good job. Most recruiters do not return phone calls promptly, and they treat people like a number. Dave returned all phone calls promptly, and was great to work with. Now I’m getting into my new job, and having fun.”

“I had a good experience working with Dave Bevington. I’ve worked with recruiters before; and sometime it’s clear that the candidate came second to the client. Dave did not give me this impression. I felt like he had my best interest in mind, and made a true win-win situation. Things are doing great and my territory is really taking off!”

“The biggest concern that I had working with a recruiter is if they were looking out for my best interest and if I they would really know the best company and job for me.

Once I started working with Dave, I immediately appreciated his directness. Everything was out in the open. He critiqued my resume, did an excellent job of letting my know what to expect, and offered candid feedback at each phase in the process. What I liked most about his service is that he did all the negotiating on my behalf, and kept my stress level low with his attention to detail throughout the hiring process. All I had to worry about was doing my part interviewing. Also, when I had questions, I could contact him any time of day to get my answers. I really like my new job, it is a very good atmosphere and job description was dead on. I would highly recommend Dave Bevington and Direct Recruiters.”

“Before working with Dave Bevington, my experience with most recruiters was that they were only trying to place me in a position in order to reach their quota and did not have my best interest at heart. My first impression of Dave is that he truly cares about his candidates and tries to locate opportunities which align with their career goals. I’m still loving my job and the people that I work for. I have already recommended Dave Bevington and will continue the do so because of his organizational skills and professionalism.”

“I have worked with Direct Recruiters in the past and want to share my experience. In this day and age, good recruiters are a necessary part of a career path especially with large corporations so when Dave Bevington called, I was not apprehensive. I was most surprised by Dave’s knowledge of the end user as well as the Automation field and controls arena. This made it easy to work with him. Also, he not only made sure that I was comfortable with the duties of the position but made sure that I would fit their company culture. I would recommend Dave and have recommended him to my associates and would not hesitate to utilize his services in the future. Hopefully I will not need to for myself. He is ethical, diligent and knowledgeable in the field and this makes for a tremendous skill set. Dave’s credibility places him a cut above the rest in his respective field.”

“Dave is an awesome recruiter to work with. He made sure to note what I was looking for in a job and did his best to find a job that fit my needs. I’m very happy at the location that I am at. I would recommend Dave to friends or family because of his excellent attention regarding the needs of his clients.”

Dave is a top performing and professional recruiter, very ethical and hard
working. He hones in on the key attributes and skills you are looking for
and has a very good understanding on personal fit into the organization /
position he is placing for. Dave is very personable and makes dealing with
him a pleasure. I have successfully placed dozens of candidates with Dave’s
help. Quite often his involvement has made the difference in the candidates
decision because of the trust that he builds on both sides of his client
base.

I recommend anyone looking for help to tap into Dave’s network and
abilities to source talent. He’s a tremendous person and a an incredible
asset to have access to.