“I’ve been working with Frank and Ken since 1993 as both a candidate and a hiring manager. On the hiring end, the investment I make with KLA means the time and money is very well spent. They know the skillsets I require. They know the candidates; they meet with them and thoroughly review all the details, and always present a good match. When Ken or Frank call, I’m interested as they’re usually SPOT ON. Nine times out of ten, the first or second resume I get is the person I want to hire, saving me an incredible amount of time and creating a profitable outcome. One thing that sets them apart is their strong intuition about the softer points of the hiring profile, including the personality and the working style that would ensure success for both parties. The people I’ve hired through Ken and Frank have been successful and met my expectations. Some of my best hires and long-standing relationships with employees have come through KLA.
I’ve come in contact with roughly 35 – 40 other recruiters in my career. Working with KLA is one of the best and easiest to work with. We know each other’s expectations and have demonstrated alignment in obtaining the right outcome. Their approach has included coaching me through decision criteria and making alternative recommendations that usually pan out better than my original thinking. They want me to make the right hire as much as I do. Despite a long list of recruiters with varying networks, KLA is on my short list for any position I hire and always the first one I call for a DC Metro or Federal role. And speaking as a candidate, Frank and Ken have placed me at two software companies, Object Design and Deltek, and by far they’ve been the best fits and among the most successful positions that I‘ve had in my career.”
Testimonials: Hiring managers & Candidates
I’ve been working with Ken, Frank and KLA for 20 years. They’re highly professional, give me a straight scoop and an honest assessment, and present candidates of great value… They value the person looking, and the person hiring, and support them more than any other recruiter I’ve ever seen, resulting in quality candidates that fit the job and become long lasting employees. Other recruiters try to fit a square peg into a round hole, sending you the same list of names whether they’re selling airplanes or toilet paper. The candidates KLA have placed with me have met or surpassed my expectations. They have helped the company grow. And that’s because there’s a trust level on both sides. KLA does its “due diligence” for both sides… they’ve become a confidant, a trusted advisor… Part of being successful is to… recognize opportunities. When KLA tells me that someone really good has popped up I will try to get a position open, because great people are hard to find–no matter what. Read Alfredo Perez’s full testimonial here.
Alfredo Perez, SVP, Business Development, Behavioral Recognition Systems (BRS Labs)
“… Jodi and Ken did an integral pre-screening with me; assessing my needs, personality, requirements, skills, and ideal situation that would make me most comfortable–the complete package. Jodi then found me a job that fit my requirements as much as I fit the company’s. It was a perfect match at a place where I felt I’d be happy and productive. With excellent coaching from Jodi, the transaction went smoothly…”
– Susan Smoter Susan Smoter, Business Development Executive with the Treasury Account at major technology vendor“What I love about our industry is that you can have fun, be competitive and make a wonderful living for yourself… It may sound corny, but working with [KLA] was a lot of fun… Our valuable time was never wasted… KLA became a trusted advisor of our company. They helped us recruit a world class sales force which annihilated the competition. We sold the company for $945 million, which translated into fantastic financial rewards for its employees…”
John Leary
“I have worked with KLA for over ten years as both a candidate and in a hiring capacity. They have consistently done a great job on both. If you are looking to hire be assured that the candidates they present will be well qualified and a solid match for your needs. We have hired over 80% of the candidates they have presented and they are all meeting our expectations.”
Client-candidate Jim Trionfo, Director, Enterprise Sales