“I’ve had a habit of ignoring notes from recruiters in the past. However, with DRI’s area of expertise, I thought a conversation might be interesting and responded to their first note. We had a great first chat and I finished that with the expectation that I might hear something back in a month or two depending on the opportunities that came up. Surprisingly DRI was able to present an opening that was a perfect fit for me the next day! They did a great job arranging details and getting me prepared for interviews. DRI was very capable of making sure that I had what I needed at each stage and ultimately helped me land my new position, which I am enjoying very much!”

“DRI goes above and beyond any recruiters I’ve worked with.”

“I have worked with placement firms on a few occasions, and working with Stephen was easily the best experience I’ve had. He’s fun to work with, listens to your goals, and most importantly; executes on a plan to achieve them. When he finds something that is consistent with your needs, you can expect an unsolicited dossier of information on the people, company, and culture, making the process seamless and easy. A++”

“Working with Mike and Steve at Direct Recruiters exceeded my expectations. We have successfully worked with Direct Recruiters in the past and our CEO had a prior relationship with them. They have known us for a long time and really get our culture. Mike and Steve assisted us in filling the Regional Director of Sales role in a difficult geographical territory; they provided a number of candidates, of which we ultimately hired one. I was most pleased with the DRI teams’s communication style along with the detail they provided with their resume submissions, and their professionalism. They vet candidates thoroughly and to the specifications provided, they are extremely responsive, and they are very up front and honest. DRI is top notch as far as a recruitment agency – I would recommend them in a heartbeat. I truly hope to watch them succeed and will definitely engage them again if/when needed.”

“Working with Steve has been an exceptional experience. He is very professional and has been a wonderful resource throughout the entire hiring process. He builds comradery and lasting relationships with his clients. He continues to keep in touch and has made my transition into this new role as seamless and comfortable as possible. The customer service I received was far above expectations.”

“Steve did a fantastic job working with me on placement. His follow-up and communication skills ensured I found a role that was suited to my professional needs and his astute assessment of personalities further sealed my role in my current company.”

“Norm has assisted us in finding a number of positions; including several of our ASMs, our Director of Operations and our VP of Sales. The VP role is a key position that leads and creates a great deal of our company’s success, hence it was especially complex and he delivered exactly what we needed. Norm has been a critical resource in finding great talent in a very specialized industry for us. Since my first conversation with him, I knew he was a true collaborator, he was extremely well-connected in the industry, and he understood the importance of confidentiality. Norm continued to educate me on key items in the industry and always had time to discuss thoughts on a candidate, brainstorm ideas, and determine the most effective offer. He not only focuses on the details of the job, but the culture and personality that will be successful. We always felt like a top priority working with Norm and I can’t recommend Norm enough for organizations looking to partner with a recruiter to find candidates that fit the role, culture and compensation.”

“I have been working with Direct Recruiters for about 15 years now, starting with Dan Charney and now Cherie Shepard. The transition of working with Dan to Cherie was seamless; Cherie picked up the standard that Dan had established and brings the same great attributes that he did. I have continued to work with Direct Recruiters over the years because they are easy to work with; they find candidates quickly, they’re very personable, quick to respond, and they always keep me in the loop as to progress. Most importantly though, is the effectiveness of the candidates Direct Recruiters brings to me. I would recommend Direct Recruiters to others essentially because the screening and recruiting process they use internally works. They deliver the bottom line, and that’s getting highly qualified candidates who are very effective in their position.”

“I am now three weeks into my dream job and it is everything I hoped it would be. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for Steve’s help.

Throughout the process of landing my new position, Steve was an invaluable aid. First, he found a warm introduction to the CEO of the company I wanted to pursue. Then, throughout the process of landing the position, he and the staff he works with provided support at every step of the way while still recognizing my expertise and the fact that I needed to make the final decisions on how to proceed.

If you are an executive looking for a move, I would highly encourage you to reach out to Steve, you will be glad you did.”

“I started working with DRI about 7 years ago and it was honestly because Jason Herbert was different from other recruiters. Instead of sending a bunch of resumes that never fit the bill, Jason prequalified and screened candidates to present the right fit. Two of the reasons we continue to work with Direct Recruiters are that they find the talent to meet the position requirements and always provides a follow-up to make sure the person is a good hire. They have made my job as a Director of Human Resources much easier because I have basically outsourced high level sales and engineer roles to them which allows me to focus on the positions that are easy for me to fill quickly. More importantly, we have worked with DRI to hire strategic leaders in our organization that have really helped us grow significantly as a company over the last 5 years. I would recommend Direct Recruiters to others with high-level searches; I have worked with Cherie Shepard in addition to Jason Herbert, and they both provide the same great, consistent service. It is clear that DRI’s core values are instilled in several recruiters because the approach is always the same, which is good.”