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White-glove headhunting services that deliver next-level talent.
Welcome to the world of
Purple Squirrel
We offer specialized and meticulously targeted talent acquisition for companies that want to fill senior, executive, and niche positions.
We bring to the table…
An exceptional track record of sourcing perfect-fit candidates for difficult-to-fill roles
A rich in-person network and exclusive talent pool (which we can tap into immediately on your behalf)
Deep familiarity with the most cutting-edge recruitment tools, platforms, AI, and other technologies
A commitment to saving our clients substantial time and energy throughout the hiring process
If you're looking for a unicorn or 'purple squirrel' in your candidate search, we're confident that we can help you find one.
When you partner with us, look forward to laser-focused efficiency, an exacting attention to detail, and the opportunity to hire the highest caliber talent.
See what our clients are saying...
Praise for Purple Squirrel:
“If you want to hire quickly and from the best pool of candidates, Kara and the Purple Squirrel team are your solution.”
“In a matter of days, Kara had brought me a select few candidates that were well qualified for the positions I wanted to fill. I was impressed with both the quality and efficiency of their work, as well as their professionalism, integrity, and precision!”
Irina Howard
CFO at Threads Uniform Agency
"Kara and her team have been amazing! She taught our organization a completely new and effective way to recruit."
Our team views Purple Squirrel as an extension of our own, rather than an external recruiter. Instead of going through hundreds of candidates, we would focus on the best candidates, select the top pick, and Kara's team would do the rest. Kara is the candidate whisperer. Her intuition and insight put her far ahead of any other recruiter I have worked with.
Carolyn Goodman
CSO at CPAP.com
“Purple Squirrel specializes in hiring difficult-to-fill Leadership and Executive level positions by targeting 'passive candidates' gainfully employed at direct competitors and within applicable industries.”
They have successfully hired 50+ positions for our company across departments. Unlike contingency-based agencies, they cultivate partnerships and truly know the company, its culture, and key players. If you're looking for Quality over Quantity, I'd highly recommend Purple Squirrel!
Johnny Goodman
CEO at Somnum Bene
Interested in our white-glove headhunting services?
Here’s how they work:
Expert Outreach
Your company has a specialized position to fill. Purple Squirrel will reach out to 100+ qualified professionals exclusively on your behalf.
Elite Candidates
We then present you with a shortlist of the top 3 candidates in under 30 business days. Historically, 94% of our clients hire from this selection.
Successful Hires
Finally, we continue to work with you throughout the offer and negotiation process to ensure expectations are clear and all parties are 100% clear when the hire is finalized.
Meet Our Founder
Kara Matthews
Founder & Chief Talent Officer
Since 2010, I’ve worked across every talent acquisition level you can shake a stick at: with both corporate and agency exposure, and a specialty in filling senior and executive positions across a wide range of industries domestically and internationally.
Under my stewardship, Purple Squirrel has filled over $42M in salaried positions in key focus areas, including Accounting and Finance, IT, Engineering, Human Resources, Operations, Sales and Marketing, and beyond.
We’ve also helped multiple companies reduce their annual HR spending by up to 38% and decrease their time to fill positions by over 25%.
Let’s talk candidly for a moment...
At Purple Squirrel, we believe that attracting exceptional talent is one of the best priorities a company can have. (Because hiring the right candidates can make ALL the difference to your organization’s growth, culture, bottom line, and future success…)
We're here to deliver more of those incredible candidates to your doorstep.
See what our clients are saying...
Praise for Purple Squirrel:
“Partnering with Kara and the Purple Squirrel team can significantly speed up your hiring process without compromising on quality.”
“Kara is just the kind of person you want on your team - she's energetic, sharp, communicative, trustworthy, and never wilts in the heat. Kara’s energy level, creative thinking, and ability to quickly read the needs of the business and the position has saved me time and brought in highly qualified candidates quicker than a typical hiring process. I highly recommend her work!”
Alvaro Vaselli
CEO at Skydex Technologies, Inc.
“We have successfully filled all our open positions with candidates recommended by the Purple Squirrel team!”
“Since engaging with Purple Squirrel, we have enjoyed a steady stream of high-quality and highly-qualified candidates that aligned closely with our objectives. We collaborated with Kara and her outstanding team of recruiters extensively to create effective target profiles, and our interactions with them have been wonderful. Their responsiveness, work ethic, and knowledge of market hiring trends have all contributed to an extremely positive experience, and most importantly, RESULTS!”
David O’Connor
Director of Strategic Planning and Public Safety at Panasonic i-PRO
“The ability of Kara and her team to find and identify candidates has been better than any other recruiter I have worked with previously!”
“Within five months of starting to collaborate with my organization, Kara had successfully helped me double the size of my team, adding 7 new team members, with skill sets for BA, QA, development, and scrum master. It was a very fast expansion, and together we were able to fill each spot within 30 days of opening the position. It was a tremendous pleasure to work with her - highly recommended!”
Doug Brown
Software Engineering Director at Weatherford.
