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WE ARE FIRST SEARCH
WE'VE TAKEN THE "ARTIFICIAL"
OUT OF INTELLIGENCE.
How we do it anchor
First Search's fearless curators for the perfect candidate.
ABOUT FIRST SEARCH
For over 40 years, First Search has transformed how companies hire (and how candidates get selected) with results that outpace the industry norms for companies like Motorola, T-Mobile, Pulte Homes, Fluor Corporation, and Salesforce partners. We have worked with start-ups to NYSE-listed companies. This includes temp to perm, contract and retained searches.
Al Katz
Chief Employment Officer
For over 40 years, Al has helped key executives resolve their staffing needs. He is a much sought-out expert known for asking the perfect questions others are too busy or too distracted to ask. The results of his approach have successfully placed the most qualified employees in the ideal position to shine.
What sets Al apart is his unique ability to have an honest, cut through the social veneer, live conversation with each candidate; an approach that is in direct approach to today’s “do it as quickly and cheaply as you can” mode or operation resulting hundreds to thousands of resumes that waste time and money.
PHONE: 847.612.4676 E-MAIL: alkatz@firstsearch.com
Bill Griffis
Chief Career Accelerator
Bill has over 30 years of working with both companies and employees. He understands that the right placement takes a unique approach; focusing on the details and ensuring both sides are aligned. Employers and candidates have praised Bill’s style of recruiting noting his commitment to finding a lasting position as opposed to a short-term fit.
Candidates say that working with Bill has allowed them to find placements they did not think were possible thanks to his coaching, transparency, and thoughtfulness. Employers note that his attention to detail has allowed them to save time and money by narrowing down the right candidates without unnecessary stress. Bill takes great pride in ensuring the perfect match and looks forward to working with you.
PHONE: 847.903.1499 E-MAIL: billgriffis@firstsearch.com
Sarah Katz
Chief Candidate Whisperer
Sarah has a unique ability to find candidates and get responses that others simply can’t. She has developed and perfected her own sourcing system, which results in hires that otherwise would have never taken place. The results are happy hiring managers and thrilled employees.
Prospective employees describe Sarah’s superpower as an unnaturally street-smart ability to build bonds, be straightforward and treat candidates in ways they least expect and instantly love. Sarah’s skills extend well beyond First Search to also partner with other affiliated recruiters to fill their key open positions.
PHONE: 847.902.4773 E-MAIL: sarahkatz@firstsearch.com
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COMPANIES WE'VE MADE UNCOMMONLY HAPPY
HUMAN-CENTERED STAFFING SERVICES.
CANDIDATE
Are you a candidate ready to
land the perfect role?
HIRING MANAGER
Are you a hiring manager ready
to be uncommonaly happy?
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