How We Are
Different
..."Scanned By Human Eyes, Humanized!" We ask for a simple e-mail explaining your requirements and interests; your request will not enter a database; a live human being will read and respond to your inquiry with the appropriate referral in a timely manner.
...Most of our clients are still around.
We didn't go crazy in the 90's. We enjoyed modest
success with reasonable companies that actually made a product or provided
a service.
...Our Average Tenure is 20+ Years and We Still Use Our Real Names!
Our affiliates and alliances can say the same,
many of them we have known for years. We can also
define "Ethics."
..."Fewer Clients. Less money" is our motto
rather than "Show me the money!" We have consciously chosen to focus on quality
rather than production. If we cannot help you, we are happy to make referrals
to other firms we have heard good things about (see
Other
Recruiters).
...We Will Not Be Asking for Your Resume or Posting Jobs
Here. We are not in the yellow pages either!
And we don't post ads in the newspaper, monster board, dice, etc. (We think
companies are perfectly capable of doing that; they hire us to recruit, not
advertise!) We are hands-on recruiters enjoying repeat business based on
ethical practices. We are not a large agency, and have made the decision
to keep our business personal and hands-on.
...Candidates Can Trust Us!
We have a vested interest in treating you well; our business is only as good
as our reputation, and we have each been at this 19+ years. We are not aggressive
arm-twisters. We provide, as you may have noticed, a lot of free advice about
how to conduct a job search without a recruiter. We will not waste your time
(or our clients') with awkward interviews for which you aren't qualified,
and most importantly your resume will not be mailed en masse. We are experienced
at handling sensitive situations discreetly. Linda has not had a "fall-off"
since 1989; Jim hasn't since 1993. Most of our recruiting is done through
referral (we must be doing something right!)
...The Retainer vs Contingency Myth
We are neither "boiler-room" operation nor "employment agency." We don't
shove a bunch of resumes through the fax machine. It is our intent to provide
retained search service on a contingency basis, and contract services that
enhance our reputation. We think you'll find our level of service a refreshing
change. We have references that go back more than 15 years in Silicon
Valley, and the vast majority of our business is repeat and referral business.
A quality search is investigated on several levels and begins with an onsite
visit whenever possible. We don't believe in sending candidates we know little
about to companies we know nothing about.
...We Don't Hide From Human Resources Management and Staff: We know that your biggest complaint is the sneaking around. We don't play those games; not one of us has ever had a fee dispute, nor have we been to court over a misunderstanding. We are careful recruiters, and our placements stick remarkably well. We are not manipulators. We are not interested in competing against you, but would love to work with you, and we have references from Human Resources professionals who can testify to our ethics, cooperation, and effectiveness.
...We Want Other Recruiters To Borrow From Us! We believe that if the reputation of recruiters, from temp agencies to retained firms, was improved, life would be easier for all of us. So go ahead and use some of our stuff if it suits you. If you print it out for your clients/candidates though, please make sure SiliconValleySearch.com is recognized as the source. Remember it is copyrighted; please see "To Other Recruiters" for more detail.
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