“The DRI team has incredible recruiters who genuinely have their clients’ best interests at heart. During the course of my job search the DRI team was resourceful, hard-working, technically inclined, and incredibly supportive throughout the process. I feel fortunate to have crossed paths with DRI and would recommend them to anyone considering new career opportunities within the world of Industrial Automation.”

“I had the great fortune to have DRI call me about an opportunity, which turned out to be just what I was seeking. It was evident that DRI knew what their client was looking for and how to approach potential candidates with a very personable touch. Throughout the process, DRI always communicated the status and the next steps. DRI made the recruiting experience very positive and I would recommend their services to anyone.”

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Cherie on a significant career change. Throughout the process, Cherie was a constant source of support and managed everything in a thoroughly professional manner. She was available to talk and help and left nothing to chance. I would have no hesitation in recommending Cherie as great partner for talent sourcing.”

“Working with Tom was a two-way street; he knew my interest was to find a new position and he was able to guide me, offer advice, and walk me through step by step of the way. I was most happy with the fact that Tom was always a step ahead and helped me to prepare for what was next throughout the entire process. He was very resourceful when it came to meeting all my needs and expectations. I would recommend working with Tom at Direct Recruiters to anyone – I wish there were more recruiters like Tom out there to help candidates in their careers. He was great.”

In our CEO search, we were looking to fill the role with someone to set the tone for the entire company, with industry knowledge, integrity, and leadership, who could take us to the next level. For such an instrumental and integral position in our company, we expanded our search efforts past our regular executive search firm. After contacting several firms, Cherie Shepard at Direct Recruiters stood out above the rest and really took the time to understand our needs. Cherie was willing to take on the challenge of filling the CEO role, knowing that she might be focusing her whole team on the project, and that’s what we look for in a consultative executive search firm.

Throughout the process working with Direct Recruiters, I was most impressed with the constant and in-depth communication we were provided. Cherie always had our best interest at heart to make sure we found the right candidate and took the time to get to know our company culture from the start, which was very important. She blew us away with her approach and genuinely cared about taking the time to understand our company, the role, and our needs.
Three top reasons I would recommend using Direct Recruiters for high level searches like our CEO search, would be:

1. Ability to adapt quickly. With our unique industry, Cherie was quick to get to know what we were looking for and our industry, which she exceled at because of her communication and dedication to us.

2. Personable communication. It never felt like we were just one of many clients. Communication was efficient, responsive, personable, and we always got the attention we needed from the DRI team.

3. Forward thinking. Cherie constantly went through the strides to prepare us. We had frequent updates from her and she was always ahead of it!

Overall, working with Direct Recruiters for our CEO role was a professional, delightful and insightful experience. We had so much success with DRI that we will continue to use Cherie and the DRI team for our future high-level positions.

“The DRI team definitely exceeded my expectations. I’ve been contacted by and worked with several recruiting firms over the years. I can safely say that DRI stands head and shoulders above anyone I’ve dealt with before. I was most impressed with how engaged they were and their passion for doing the best job possible. Despite being a matter of business, I always felt that they included a personal facet in it that kept it from being a cold transaction. I felt that DRI did an outstanding job and I have actually already recommended DRI to several of my peers. I would offer this analogy about my experience with DRI: I have been managing mechanics & technicians for decades. I have seen them all outfitted with the same tools. Despite that, there will always be the “Rock Stars” that can outperform their peers. DRI is a “Rock Star!” in my opinion.”

“I was so fortunate to connect with DRI! Within minutes of messaging their team, they introduced me to 5 opportunities that were all great fit. By the next day I had two phone interviews set up. I can’t say enough positives things about my experience with Direct Recruiters. If you’re looking at exploring a new career, start with DRI!”

“Top Notch Recruiters. Having spent a number of years in the field, I tend to expect more from the recruiters I work with. DRI was heads above the ones I had talked and worked with. They were not just about making the placement but trying to find the right match for the company and candidate. I highly recommend working with them.”

“Working with DRI was a great experience. They showed me different options as far as opportunities out there, and was very quick getting back to me right away. The team was attentive to what I was looking for in employment and very persistent in making sure that I got what I asked for. We had only spoken about 2 weeks at the most before I landed the interview with the company I’m with right now. I got the job within 3 weeks, so it exceeded my expectations and was very easygoing and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend working with the DRI team because of the great customer service and attention to detail as far as what I was looking for.”

“I have worked with DRI as a candidate being recruited, but also as a client where they work to fill roles for me. In either scenario, DRI set the bar high and has maintained that high level with each interaction. Certainly, you know you’re dealing with a professional person in a professional organization when you’re talking to anyone at DRI. They understand how to move quickly, stay in touch, and communicate professionally, yet is easy to talk to. They consistently take the time to understand about the individual being recruited, while also setting expectations and helping the hiring manager establish expectations. I would 100% recommend working with DRI as both a candidate and a client. It all goes back to the professionalism, consistency and follow-up. Overall, it is clear that there is a formula DRI has that their recruiters follow when it comes to a process, and consistency and a strong process is incredibly important to me.”