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Hone your company’s competitive edge with more elite talent.
White-glove headhunting by Purple Squirrel.
Let’s cut to the chase…
You have a specialized role to fill, and the last thing you want is a sea of job applications from under-qualified candidates. Instead, you want to hire someone spectacular, with a highly specific background and skill set.
Purple Squirrel is here to find those top-tier candidates for you. (And also, get them excited about the possibility of joining your company!)
Here at Purple Squirrel, we understand that…
- Candidate quality matters more than candidate quantity
- Perfect-fit candidates aren’t always searching for new roles (but they can be found, and incentivized to explore yours)
- Making the right hire is crucial for your company’s success and growth (whereas the wrong hire can have disastrous consequences…)
More candidness: purple squirrels are not easy to find.
That’s why we are experts at bringing them in on your behalf.
See what our clients are saying...
Praise for Purple Squirrel:
“Kara is extremely knowledgeable and assisted us with the whole recruitment process from start to finish!”
“I was very impressed with the amount of communication that she gave us on each candidate. We were able to place the perfect person for the position and we couldn't be more pleased with how everything turned out!”
Christina Trahan
Manager of Human Resources & Training at MORRISON Energy
“Great communication, an eye for the right profiles, and a smooth process. In the end, Kara delivered a fantastic hire!”
“In searching for a Senior Financial Analyst, I tried our usual internal process but was not able to find a suitable candidate. We engaged with Kara as an external resource, and she presented three solid candidates. I was very impressed by Kara’s energy, professionalism and the ability to put the right candidates in front of me. And within a few weeks, we hired a very strong Senior Financial Analyst that has been a great addition to our team!”
Brian Branch
Sr. Director of Finance at Tredegar Corporation
Introducing…
Talent Acquisition with Purple Squirrel
White-glove headhunting for companies ready to hire more exceptional talent.
Expert Hiring Solutions
You’ll benefit from our…
Stellar track record of finding perfect-fit candidates for difficult-to-fill roles.
Deep familiarity with cutting-edge recruitment tools, platforms, AI, and technologies.
Rich in-person network and exclusive talent pool, which we are ready to tap into on your behalf.
Commitment to saving our clients substantial time and energy throughout the hiring process.
Rest assured…
Our concierge headhunting services do the heavy lifting of recruitment for you.
Here’s what a partnership with us would look like, step by step…
Stage 1: The Brief
- Kick-off meeting with key stakeholders
- Tailored hiring approach recommendations
- Done-for-you creation of clear & detailed ideal candidate blueprint(s)
- Confirmation of timeline for presenting the first round of candidates
Stage 2: The Search
- Done-for-you sourcing of 100+ top-tier candidates
- Done-for-you candidate screening and phone interviews
- Done-for-you shortlist of Top 3 candidates
- Done-for-you objective 1-page executive summary of each shortlisted candidate
- Multiple touchpoints and ready availability from our team throughout the process
Stage 3: Interviews and Hiring
- Done-for-you verbal offer extension
- Support with final offer negotiations
- Done-for-you follow-up with all remaining candidates
See what our clients are saying...
Praise for Purple Squirrel:
“Kara paid particular attention to the criteria I needed, and sent me wonderful candidates resulting in a key hire for the organization.”
“She has a great balance of social skills, attention to detail, and professionalism. I would highly recommend her as a recruiting partner when your company needs to find high-caliber talent!”
Laura Hopkins
Accounting Manager at Salem Media Group
“My experience with the team at Purple Squirrel has been exceptional!”
“They saved me countless hours by vetting resumes, screening potential hires, and supplying talented, well-qualified candidates in a timely manner. I had high expectations and Kara's team certainly delivered. I highly recommend and will continue to work with them.”
Patrick Milam
Director, S&S Back-End Systems at Panasonic i-PRO.
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%.
Here are 4 major reasons why Purple Squirrel clients love working with us:
Fast turnaround
Most executive search firms take up to 6 months to source leadership candidates. In contrast, we present our clients with a Top 3 shortlist of vetted, high-caliber candidates within 30 business days.
Candidate quality
We use the most cutting-edge recruitment tools, platforms, AI, and other tech, in combination with a rich in-person network and highly dedicated team. Meaning: we have unparalleled access to the most premier, specialized talent out there.
Exclusivity
Old-school contingency firms tend to submit the same candidates to multiple companies simultaneously. This never happens on our watch. You can rest easy that every candidate we source for your specific search is for your search only.
Big-picture Focus
When we partner with you, Purple Squirrel takes the time to learn your leadership team’s vision and goals. This enables us to present you with candidates who are a strong cultural and technical fit for your needs.
Ready to benefit from the Purple Squirrel difference?
- Cutting-edge technologies and strategies that yield only the best candidates
- Highly experienced team, specialized in filling high-visibility and niche roles
- Swift turnaround with sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting candidates
- 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:
“After almost 20 years of hiring top technical professionals across the globe, Kara provided me with the perfect candidate list in the fastest time I have ever experienced!”
“I worked with her on a number of very complex technical positions that had taken me months to fill, prior to her coming on board. Highly recommended!”
Shane Nazworth
Founder and CEO of GroEngine, Inc.
“Kara and the Purple Squirrel team provided excellent hands-on support in recruiting for a key sales role that had been challenging for us to fill in the past.”
“Kara and her team invested the time to understand the role and rapidly presented a number of qualified candidates. We hired a high-caliber candidate who is performing extremely well and is a great fit from both competency and cultural perspectives!”
Scott McLean
Vice President of Business Development at Safariland / Med Eng / Pacific Safety
“As a 20 plus year HR professional, I have never had such a quick or successful turnaround time with a recruiter!”
“Beyond Kara's talent and expertise, it is evident that she truly cares and is interested in understanding the needs of organization in finding the right fit, regarding person and role. I would recommend the Purple Squirrel team to anyone they make talent acquisition look easy on their end, and on our end more pleasurable!”
Paige Kirby Tillson
Director of Human Resources at Threads Uniform Agency
