Testimonials
“I don’t have time to waste talking to candidates who won’t fit or can’t do the job. I haven’t hired everyone sent to me by Harmer, but I have never (not one time) had my time taken up by an unqualified or inappropriate candidate that was presented to me by Harmer. They are the only search firm I will take the time to talk to myself because Harmer has proved to me it is time well spent.”
Mike - CIO
"I was impressed with the entire process and the final results of our CFO search. We received a great selection of qualified candidates who all proved to be very strong contenders in the interview process. Harmer Associates managed the search process effectively from the beginning to the final close."
O.P. - CEO
“I want to thank you for your efforts over the past year as I had the difficult task of building an IT staff from the ground up. I have been working with Harmer Associates for over five years and I have always been impressed with quality of the candidates that have been presented to me. Harmer approaches each assignment with high level of professionalism that results in an efficient recruiting process. Harmer has been an excellent partner and has always taken the time and care to fully understand the requirements of my company’s needs. I will use Harmer in the future and I would recommend them to others who have IT recruiting needs.”
Scott – CIO
“I've worked with Harmer Associates for more than 5 years, initially as a candidate, and for the last 4 plus years as a hiring manager. Harmer has done a great job of understanding our needs and understanding the profile of candidates that are a fit for our organization. We have a strong partnership that we, Harmer Associates, and the candidates all benefit from, because communication is effective in the recruiting cycle. As a hiring manager, I particularly appreciate the fact that they value my time. They understand our process and proactively reach out to me when it's important.”
A fan, Dave - Director of Consulting Services
"Our company has been using Harmer Associates for several years. They are the first agency I contact when there's an opening in our Finance or Accounting group. My contact is always friendly, forth-coming, and quick to follow up. I'm comfortable knowing that Harmer will present me with qualified candidates who will not only excel in the job, but fit in well with the organization's culture."
Erica - Human Resource Generalist
“I want to put into writing the experiences and success that we have experienced through working with Harmer Associates this past year. It is obvious that you have a world class team that has been able to provide dramatic results in the growth of our firm this past year. The lead efforts of my Account Manager have been very much appreciated within our recruiting group; it is obvious that he is both a successful recruiter and an individual that cares about the growth and environment of his clients. It is rare to experience such a close-knit relationship with a search firm, and the relationship is one that we foresee as an integral part of our continued growth. Special recognition should be extended to your entire team which has certainly complimented our positive experiences with our Account Manager. Your firm’s ability to seek out top talent and successfully place these individuals within our firm has been outstanding. You should be proud of the team you have created, and we look forward to many years of a continued, collaborative effort with your firm.”
Jeff - Recruiting Manager
“I enjoy working with Harmer Associates and our Account Manager in particular because you do the best job (out of all of the financial recruiters in Chicago) of finding us good candidates. We have worked with Harmer Associates since 2003. It is so easy to work with you; our Account Manager has a good idea of what we look for in a candidate. He doesn't waste our time by showing us poor resumes or by having us interview the wrong candidates.”
Jean – Human Resources Manager
"Harmer Associates sends qualified candidates for the hard to fill technical job. When we decide to use outside search firms, the last thing I want to deal with is a firm that wastes my time by sending candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications of the job. Harmer presents candidates who are on the mark and have the unique skills sets that we look for.”
Chris – Senior Recruiter
“The recruiters at Harmer have extensive knowledge into the accounting and finance profession. Having worked in the field, the recruiters at Harmer understand what it takes to be successful in specific positions, and what professionals in these areas are looking for from a career perspective. Harmer is by far the top recruiting firm when it comes to recruiting Big 4 public accountants in Chicago and no one else comes even close with the volume and quality Harmer has with candidates from the Big 4. I can think of Harmer filling two very difficult positions for me. One placement was a Director of Finance supporting the IT organization and Harmer found a great candidate with excellent experience. The candidate had extensive IT Finance experience and when he was hired the CIO of the company was singing this person’s praises as a good performer. The second was a Sr. Financial Analyst for Business Development in which we had to find someone from an Investment Banking group downtown to drive out to the suburbs. Harmer was able to find an outstanding candidate that we ended up hiring and she was very successful.”
B.E. - Director of Recruiting
“I have worked with Harmer Associates for the last year; our Account Manager is an extremely hard-working individual. Integrity is very important to him, which is apparent in how he handles himself on a day-to-day basis. He truly understands the needs of our firm which is evident in the substantial pipeline of “perfect fit” candidates. Without Harmer Associates, I doubt if we would be as far in our hiring initiative as we currently are, thank you for your dedication and hard work. I look forward to maintaining a professional relationship for years to come.”
Kim - Recruiting Director
"With Harmer Associates, I feel like I have a partner. Our Account Manager consistently takes the time to meet with my Hiring Managers to understand their organizations, thus ensuring a complete view of our firm to candidates. I know that candidates presented to me from Harmer are solid, top performers who already know about us and the opportunities that exist, they have been screened and qualified, and this is a rare thing with other firms. I rarely have a candidate from Harmer presented by another source; which demonstrates their relationships with their candidates. They know them, and know the best fit for them. While I know I am not the only Harmer client, I consistently feel important. When I call my Account Manager, I get results - no matter what. Working with Harmer makes my life easier, and makes my Managers happy. When we have a tough position to fill we immediately think of Harmer, and I know that will continue."
Beth - Executive Recruiter
"We have worked with Harmer & Associates for over 20 years on many assignments. We continue to turn to the firm because of the suburb quality of candidates presented, the leadership in successfully navigating the process to closure, and their uncompromising professionalism."
Terry - Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer
“I wish to pass to you my comments on working with your organization - top notch. Our Account Manager represents Harmer Associates very well and is a true professional. I had a critical position to fill in my organization. He took the time to understand the job and company requirements. He then produced candidates that met the requirements and I hired one. I wanted to take the time to send you a note of appreciation. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Harmer Associates and will engage your organization in all of my future recruiting efforts.”
Joe – Director of Product Management