About Us
Welcome to headhunting, done better.
Is your organization ready to attract and hire truly exceptional talent?
- Rapid turnaround times
- Less time and effort expended by your company
- Well-qualified candidates
- A team of dedicated experts at your service
This is talent acquisition, the Purple Squirrel way.
Here at Purple Squirrel, we are experts at serving businesses that want to…
- Fill executive, high-visibility, and niche roles
- Move quickly in their candidate search
- Recruit the right person for their company
- Focus on finding the best talent in the market
Plus, when you partner with us, you’ll benefit from our…
Cutting-edge AI technologies and strategies that yield only the best candidates
Swift turnaround with sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting talent
Highly experienced team, specialized in filling executive, senior-level and niche roles
Proven success rate, with 94% of clients hiring from our shortlist of Top 3 candidates
See what our clients are saying...
Praise for Purple Squirrel:
“During a record low 3.6% unemployment market, Purple Squirrel helped our organization learn how to attract top talent.”
“They have helped fill 20+ positions for our company across multiple departments, and have truly gotten to know our company, culture, and its key players!”
Johnny Goodman
CEO at Somnum Bene (CPAP.com & Sleeping.com)
What is a “Purple Squirrel” anyway?
A “purple squirrel” is a term used by recruiters to describe an in-demand candidate with precisely the right education, years of experience, technical skills, and soft skills to fit all of a job's requirements and “nice to haves.”
Unlike unicorns, though, purple squirrels DO exist in reality. (Google “Malabar Giant Squirrels” if you don’t believe us…!) Nevertheless, just like grade-A talent, purple squirrels are rare and will NOT unexpectedly show up on your doorstep
That’s where experts in specialized, meticulously-targeted talent acquisition (such as ourselves!) come in.
Meet the Purple Squirrel founder…
Kara Matthews is a dynamic Recruitment Leader and trusted advisor to key stakeholders, renowned for her direct communication style and profound expertise. With extensive experience in executive hiring at the C-Suite, VP, and Director levels, she consistently provides strategic insights that drive organizational success.
Over her 15 years of experience, Kara has adeptly crafted talent strategies across a diverse array of industries, both domestically and internationally. Nicknamed “the candidate whisperer” by her clients, her passion lies in headhunting and cultivating strong business relationships. Her commitment to excellence has established her as a highly respected authority in her field.
Kara holds a Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management from the University of Richmond. Her life experiences include living in Prague, Italy, and Spain, along with extensive travel throughout Europe and Southeast Asia. She firmly believes in embracing life to its fullest potential, opting for an enriching journey over a limited one.
See what our clients are saying...
Praise for Purple Squirrel:
”I cannot emphasize enough how smooth of a ride it has been acquiring such amazing candidates from Purple Squirrel!”
“The only thing that comes my way is EXACTLY what I am looking for. It has been truly amazing working with Kara and the rest of her team. A big thank you to you all!”
Chris Garcia
Account Manager at Panasonic i-PRO
“Purple Squirrel truly focuses on quality!”
“Over the past six months, Purple Squirrel has helped us hire several positions within IT, Accounting, Operations and Human Resources. They truly focus on quality - every hire we made was from the Top 5 Candidates they presented to us. I’m so happy to have crossed paths with Kara and her team, and I highly recommend working with them. You won’t be disappointed!”
Krisztina Merritt
VP of Human Resources at Relevant Industrial, LLC
“Great energy, passion, and enthusiasm, with a plethora of relevant industry experience!”
“The first candidate Purple Squirrel presented for our open position fit the bill, but wasn’t 100% the best cultural fit. By the time they presented the second candidate, though, they knocked it out of the park! They are truly focused on meeting not only the requirements but also the ‘nice to haves. With our new hire, I’m very confident that we will be a force to be reckoned with! Thanks, Kara and team, for a truly rare find.”
Amy Lee
SLED Contracts Manager at Fortinet
“Kara is one of the most dedicated and driven professionals I have ever worked alongside!”
“Rarely have I come across real talent that stands out like Kara. She brings integrity and intelligence to her work, and identified the right candidates quickly and efficiently to successfully fill multiple new roles. Working with her was unlike working with any headhunter I had utilized before. She and her company earn my highest recommendation!”
Paul Pettigrew
National Sales Manager at Panasonic
A final note…
Like all elite service providers, our team at Purple Squirrel focuses on delivering exceptional results for our clients.
That’s why, when you hire us to source specialized talent for you, our number one priority is to find you the absolute BEST candidate possible for the role.
Because at the end of the day, we believe that prioritizing quality, above all else, leads to greater long-term success for your organization.
Get in touch with us to discuss how we could assist with your company’s recruitment needs.
