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Here's what some of our clients are saying

• Shel Myeroff
• Dan Charney
• David Peterson
• Jason Herbert
• Robert Cohn
• Mike Silverstein

Shel Myeroff

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"Intermec Technologies has worked with Direct Recruiters over the past ten years. They have placed several technical support and sales personnel with our company during that time. Direct Recruiters understands our business needs and only refers the top 2-3 prescreened candidates for our openings. It has been a good partnership."

"Shel spends a lot of time revisiting the needs of our open positions, always wanting to find the right fit for us and the candidate."

"Shel provided the most qualified candidates within the shortest timeframe. In addition, he had excellent follow-up skills throughout the entire process."

"I have been working with Shel Myeroff at Direct Recruiters, Inc. for over 8 years and will continue to use his placement services for one simple reason: His expertise saves me time and money. Shel understands our industry, company culture and is excellent at screening candidates. Recently when we had 2 sales positions open, Shel presented 5 top qualified candidates for each position. We were very pleased with their caliber and were able to make final selections with confidence. These types of positive results offset the search fees every time."

"I trust Shel Myeroff implicitly . He has been a valuable partner for me over the past 15 years. Shel knows the industry, the competition and many of the sales people in the industry extremely well. He knows the overachievers and well as the underachievers and he is very honest and accurate with his description of these people when he presents them to me. Shel usually completes my search request within 2 to 4 weeks. I deal with Shel and DRI exclusively."

"I have developed a great relationship with Direct Recruiters over the past 5 years. I am extremely pleased with their responsiveness, quality of candidates and professionalism in filling our ERP Sales positions and Sales Management positions. In addition, I found that DRI is different from the other recruiters out there. DRI looks for the people who fit my requirements and possess the characteristics to be successful in our company culture.

I would like to compliment Shel Myeroff at DRI. Working closely with him, I can testify that he truly understands our industry, the recruiting business and moreover, my specific hiring needs. As the Vice President of Sales, I have found success in hiring very solid people who are not necessarily experienced in our exact industry. In fact, I seek high performing people related to the industry looking to make a step up or over. We all know there are lots of candidates who look good on paper but Shel has the ability and savvy to dig for the right information and find the right match for us."

I also know that I can have frank discussions with Shel. He understands the overall "deal" and that momentum is important in ending up with the right candidate. We agree that you can't waste time shopping or you'll lose out. In fact, all our searches through DRI have been successful in less than a month. I appreciate the quick turn around time and I'm convinced that DRI is providing valuable hiring solutions for our company. I intend to keep using them in the future."

"I started using the services of Shel Myeroff with Direct Recruiters about 4 years ago when Shel personally visited me to discuss how a recruiting firm could benefit our company. I elected to try it and to date I have worked with him on 6 placements. Shel has been my exclusive provider of sales people! I like the fact that he works closely with me to understand my specific set of requirements and guidelines for filling open positions. I usually look for experienced sales professionals with "value-added" selling capabilities and Shel doesn't waste my time with non-qualified candidates. He does a great job of pre-screening and only presents candidates that hit the target. And the process is fairly quick. In each case, I found myself conducting interviews in a matter of 2 weeks. In addition, the sales people we hired have done well and have stayed with us. I expect to keep using Shel Myeroff and Direct Recruiters in the future."

"I have worked with DRI and Shel Myeroff since 1996 to fill open sales and product marketing positions. Shel is a great partner. He understands our company culture and has been able to zero-in on candidate requirements. He has also been very responsive. Within 2 to 3 weeks of our requests, he has had outstanding, qualified candidates for us to interview and each time we ultimately hired one. To date, the people hired through DRI have been high performing, stayed with our company and have added value."

"Working with Shel Myeroff at Direct Recruiters was a great experience. He took the time to truly understand the nuances of our company culture and our industry to find us the best candidate to fit our requirements. Shel will be the first one we call when we need to expand our sales team."

"When filling a position in my organization I often use the services of Direct Recruiters as I consider them a valuable partner in my hiring process.Shel always brings great potential candidates to the table and we have had many very successful hires from his organization."

"Quickly and expeditiously are the words I would use to describe the search process of Direct Recruiters, Inc. Our company was looking to fill the position of Sales Manager when we received a call from DRI on a Friday. By the following Monday, we had qualified candidates already lined up for interviews. Shel Myeroff stayed in close contact throughout the entire process. I would absolutely work with DRI again in the future."

Dan Charney

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"I sent out an SOS to a colleague regarding an open Sales Rep position in Texas. He recommended that I contact Direct Recruiters and Dan Charney. I found Dan to be very knowledgeable and industry-savvy so that we didn't have to start at ground zero. Within a few days, Dan located 5 qualified candidates available to interview. I found 4 of the 5 to be contenders but there was one in particular that stood out. She was a great match based on the chemistry of our company, job description and me! Because of Dan's admirable efforts, industry knowledge and pleasant attitude, I will only contact him and Direct Recruiters for our future job openings."

"As the Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for a top specialty label company, my time is very valuable. Recently when our company needed to fill the position of Regional Account Manager, I contacted Direct Recruiters, Inc. and Dan Charney. Having had previous experience with DRI, I knew they would work efficiently and effectively on my behalf. Dan was a true professional and understood my needs. He was able to match the perfect candidate with our strict requirements and specifications. In addition, Dan's follow-up efforts were great. He stayed on top of the situation, communicated the progress and accurately checked references saving me time and enabling me to focus on other business at hand."

"I have been very pleased with the search services of Direct Recruiters, Inc. and Dan Charney. Dan & I have a long history together and it’s a pleasure working with him. He is very engaging, timely and his follow-up is excellent. He presents qualified candidates in a quick manner, facilitates the meetings, and does a good job of bringing all parties together. With each search, Dan is consistent and persistent and gets the job done."

"I came in contact with Dan Charney late in 2008. From the start, he was concerned with my well being and made sure that any position we discussed was the right fit for me and my family. With Dan's help I landed the job I was looking for and to no one's surprise it's a great fit. I highly recommend Dan and DRI.

Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Hired Dan as a Recruiter in 2008"

"Dan and his team have provided FlexLink with exceptional service at all levels and within all divisions. They always conducted themselves with the utmost integrity and professionalism. The results were outstanding.

Top qualities: Great Results, On Time, High Integrity

Hired Dan as a Recruiter in 2008, and hired Dan more than once"

"Dan performed head and shoulders above other recruiters for me. Dan has the highest integrity and I would recommend him to anyone looking for talented employees.

Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative"

David Peterson

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"I first heard about David Peterson and Direct Recruiters from a colleague. I've worked with headhunters in the past and my experience has been that they move candidates around hoping for a fit. Fortunately working with Dave was different. He was very professional and well prepared. He had a firm understanding of the job and it's requirements and saw that I would be a great match. Dave presented the opportunity very accurately; in fact, everything he said was valid and there were no surprises. I now work for a very good organization and recently made President's Club! Overall, my experience was positive and the process quick. It was about 1 month from my initial contact with Dave to landing the job. In addition, I appreciate that Dave continues to stay in touch and checks on my job satisfaction and progress. I'm not sure how many other recruiters do that."

"I first heard about Direct Recruiters, Inc. when David Peterson called and introduced himself and his company. Dave's calls were professionally persistent and it paid off when our need and his call came at the same time. We had two Regional Sales Managers positions to fill; one in the South Central Region and the other entitled "Remote Regional Manager" out of Chicago. Dave did a very good job of understanding our requirements as well as the marketplace climate. He also worked within our budget. Dave's willingness to go the extra mile for us gave me the impression that he didn't try to just close the deal. I will use the services of Dave and Direct Recruiters again in the future as I feel we've developed a great relationship and have grown together."

"David Peterson with Direct Recruiters, Inc. contacted me regarding an open Regional Sales Rep position with a rugged wireless computer company. It sounded like a great opportunity and great fit and I was eager to move forward. I went through 3 interviews, 2 on a local level and one at their HQ. The company was looking to fill the position quickly and it took only 4 short weeks before an offer was made. Overall the process went smoothly and David was excellent. He was very professional and thorough and I felt he handled the situation just right. He didn't push but rather coached me during the process and was accurate with information and position requirements. Once on the job, David called to follow-up as well as sent a personal letter. I've used other recruiters in the past but this experience was about as good as it gets."

"David Peterson received my name through a referral. When he contacted me I was not looking to make a move but once he pitched the Regional Sales Manager position for the largest supplier of ruggedized PC's, it sounded like a great fit and exactly what I wanted to do in the future. My thought was why wait if the future was presenting itself now. David coached me prior to the interview process but I also did my own homework and preparation to get the edge. Ultimately the company made an offer and I accepted. The position is very accurate to what David presented and about 90% of what I thought it would be. Overall, working with David has been a very positive experience which surprised me. Usually I turn recruiters away but David's approach was different. He was helpful not pushy. He went the extra mile and even worked after hours on my behalf. I'm glad I took the time to listen to David's pitch and I would work with him and Direct Recruiters again in the future."

"I was first introduced to the services of Direct Recruiters at the Frontline Solutions Expo. Having used other recruiting firms before, I was impressed with the fact that DRI focuses and specializes in finding candidates within our industry. So when 2 Regional Sales Manager positions became available, I contacted them and was put in touch with David Peterson. David was easy to work with and very professional. He was also very persistent. Our one opening in Atlanta was easy to fill but it was the opening in Canada that required his commitment and diligence. Throughout the process, David stayed in touch and provided weekly and sometimes daily updates. Eventually David found a perfect match and we couldn't be happier. DRI seems to know the right players in the job market and for that reason I would use their services again."

"We found our 'home run' candidate through Direct Recruiters and David Peterson and we couldn't be more pleased. Working on this exclusive search with David was a pleasure. I found him to be very professional, detail oriented, industry knowledgeable and accurate when presenting candidates. I've been in the industry for 20 years and have used recruiters in the past so I know the difference. I would use the services of Direct Recruiters and David again. The process didn't take very long and the results were great."

"David Peterson and Direct Recruiters did a great job! They didn't waste time in finding the right candidate for the Account Manager position we had open in Cincinnati, Ohio. I don't usually grant exclusives but when David guaranteed he would be successful in his search, I was open to the idea and was not disappointed. I would recommend the services of David Peterson and Direct Recruiters. My experience with them was a positive one."

"When joining this company April 2003 as VP of Sales, I needed to hire additional sales staff; a Western Regional Sales Manager and an Eastern Director of Business Development. My predecessor was using another search firm that I found non-responsive and a poor fit for these searches. Fortunately I received a call from David Peterson with Direct Recruiters, Inc. and gave him a chance since he was extremely persuasive, communicative and diligent. You would have to be in order to sell a sales person! I agreed to give David an exclusive search since he presented very good candidates for these hard to fill positions. Working together, David & I were able to close the right candidates in a relatively short period of time. I would rate David a "10" as far as industry knowledge, customer service and follow-up skills. In fact, I referred him to our partners and they are already in contact with him."

"Several months and 8 mediocre recruiters later, I was happy to hear about the search and placement services of Direct Recruiters, Inc. and David Peterson. David's approach was refreshing. He took the time to call often, ask questions and gather information in order to understand our requirements for a Product Marketing Manager position. I could tell that David was committed to working with us so I agreed to grant him a 3- week exclusive on the search. During that time, he was able to present 6 very qualified candidates. After conducting initial phone interviews, we were able to narrow the candidates down to 2 exceptional professionals and ultimately selected the one perfect fit for our company. I highly recommend Direct Recruiters, Inc. and David Peterson. They are different from the pack."

"I was eager to make a job change and contacted David Peterson with DRI. David presented me with an excellent opportunity for a leading Public Safety solutions company and I decided to go for it. With previous experience in selling public safety software, we both felt the job would be a great fit. I began the interview process in December and by end January started my new job. I would give David a "10" for his efforts and approach. He took the time to get to know me and my career goals. He advised me on how to change jobs as well as helped me to make the transition. In addition, David worked on my time schedule and stayed in touch during off hours. He provided feedback after every interview and kept me informed every step of the way. The job is everything I wanted and I'm excited about what the future holds. I will continue to send candidate referrals to David."

"I typically use multiple recruiters when trying to fill a sales position. During our recent search for a Mobile Sales Manager in the Western region, David Peterson was able to show me fresh candidates by thinking outside the box. He found top performers who were selling similar solutions in different markets. David recruited these candidates based on skill sets aligned with my go to market strategy. He showed me candidates I would never have found on my own. In addition, David was in constant contact during the process and he listened closely to my needs. He also asked the right questions. He made the process easy."

Jason Herbert

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"As President of our company, I don't have time to waste when working with a recruiter. I am very specific with job descriptions and exact on our needs. I gave my set of specifications and filters to Jason Herbert at Direct Recruiters when we were seeking a Sales Professional and a Systems Analyst . Jason was very respectful of my time and adhered to the requirements outlined. He only presented resumes of candidates who fit my criteria. We were able to fill both positions with the right people. Jason was diligent in his search and I appreciate his efforts."

Robert Cohn

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"I started working with Robert Cohn and Direct Recruiters when I joined ID Systems, Inc. in November 2006. Robert understood that I was the new point person regarding a search already in progress. He was great in getting me involved and followed our lead. He presented quality candidates that we liked. In addition, I found him to be a pleasant and personable guy. But most impressive was his responsiveness. Robert was in communication with me at all times, even off hours. It’s important for me to build a trust relationship with recruiters and for them to follow our procedures. I feel that Robert and Direct Recruiters accomplished this."

"DRI's process was easy and I was able to select the right candidate to fill the position of Application Product Specialist. Robert Cohn did a good job as our Recruiter and I liked his follow-up efforts. I would work with Robert and DRI again."

Mike Silverstein

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"It is with great pleasure that I fully endorse the work of Mike Silverstein. He has been instrumental in helping us quickly locate great talent, those individuals who not only have

the requisite skill sets but those rare individuals who possess the soft skills, teamwork orientation, and passion for what they do. Unlike many recruiters, I never felt like Mike put his interests above mine

in trying to ‘force a fit’ or convince me to accept someone that I didn’t feel was an optimal match. In recruiting high talent, it is important to me to work with a true professional where complete collaboration and urgency exists. I also have the piece of mind in knowing that if I need Mike and his team to help me during negotiations, I fully trust them to execute in this critical area.

In this new economy especially within a small growing business, we are trying to do more with less. Finding great partners who are skilled at what they do, deliver results, and operate with complete transparency and integrity are difficult to find. I feel like I have found this with Mike. I hesitate to offer this recommendation only because he’s a rare find and for selfish reasons I hope he never becomes too busy to find time for my next search."

"As the Vice President of Sales at MEDSEEK Inc, a software vendor that specializes in the Healthcare vertical, I recently had the opportunity to work with Mike Silverstein from Direct Recruiters.

In my opinion, Mike brings a tremendous amount of value to the recruiting process. He has clearly done a good job of networking within the Healthcare IT vertical and has a variety of candidates from seasoned veterans to candidates that are just starting their professional careers.

Mike is extremely well organized, timely, articulate, hard working, and excellent with follow up. He greatly simplified the process of finding qualified candidates.

Should you wish to call me regarding Mike’s attributes and ability to find qualified candidates for open positions that you currently have, please feel free to contact me."

"We have partnered with Mike and Direct Recruiters since fall 2008 to find outside sales talent. Mike has been great to work with. He quickly learned all the nuances of what we were looking for in sales talent and does not waste our time with mediocre candidates. He does not try to oversell candidates to us like some recruiters do; he respects our decisions and uses those decisions to narrow in on the ideal candidates for us. He is a true professional with high energy and a strong drive to meet clients’ needs. I highly recommend Mike!"

"I’ve had the opportunity to work with many recruiters and typically avoid them. I’ve made an exception for Mike (Silverstein) who’s the lead Healthcare IT recruiter for Direct Recruiters. Mike is a collaborative partner that produced multiple high quality candidates for my consideration. He offers an unbiased assessment and never tried to force a fit or make a deal. He’s genuine and acts with long term interest in mind. I consider Mike a valued, strategic resource."

"Mike, thank you for all your efforts and I know we will be in touch for other searches. You have done an excellent job bringing talent our way and I have been very impressed with your professionalism and abilities."