Charles Aris regularly receives unsolicited emails from clients
and candidates praising the work that we do. Below please
find a subset of quotes from such emails.
"I also wanted to send both of you a note thanking you for your
support during this process. Charles Aris truly stands out as an exceptional
recruiting firm and is top-notch in terms of professionalism, preparation and
visibility during the interview process. I will definitely keep your team in
mind as I continue to progress in my career."
- Email from a candidate who had just accepted a job with a Boston
based Private Equity firm
"Hi Jill. I'm 8 months in at CLIENT now and wanted to pass along another thank you for helping me
land here. This has been a great company where I have learned and grown so much in a very short
period of time. I've had the opportunity to advise business leaders on strategies for growth across
our markets and pricing tactics to get us there. While the Strategy Manager position is supposed to
be a 1-2 year job, CLIENT has decided that it's time for me to move into my next role already.
Once again, thank you for your help in finding me and coaching me to get this job. I sincerely appreciate it. Tell Chad I say hello."
- Unsolicited email from a candidate Charles Aris placed
"I wanted to send you a quick note and let you know that I was telling the HR group about the nice job
that your team has done for us with helping us to find some of these specialty engineering type hires and a
number of the team asked for your contact information I have forwarded your contact information to our HR
Manager, our Director HR for Operations and our HR Manager for our Consumer Products Group. So you may hear
from these individuals."
- Human Resources Manager
Fortune 500 Manufacturing Client,
After multiple placements of specialty engineers.
"I have worked with a number of recruiters over the years, some terrific, others less so. Jim Etling has redefined the standard of greatness for me not because of effort, but in terms of process. It is the most complete, well documented and closely managed of all of the people I have ever worked with; specifically:
- The specification process takes a good deal more time on the front end, but by the time you are done, you have the position skills, attributes and critical skills really well defined. You are not going to spend a bunch of time screening folks "who are close". Any of the candidates I have been presented are capable, qualified and suited for the position we are seeking to fill.
- The number of people that are researched and qualified are not only terrific, they are documented so that you know who they are speaking with, why they meet or don't meet the specification. Charles Aris also provides a weekly reporting structure for you to use in reporting back to the board on how the search is progressing. Priceless!
- The care and documentation that goes into the presentation of the short list is excellent. Beyond the comparison of the candidates, the transcribed interviews with the references are invaluable to getting a read on the individuals presented. This is a bundle of documents that you can really do a deep dive with on your terms, an item that is more typically summarized in a phone conversation and a candidate write up. This is by far the most detailed and complete documentation process that I have ever seen.
- Finally Jim, I just plain like the guy, he is genuine, sincere and hustles, what's not to like about that?"
— President,
Private Equity Held Manufacturing portfolio company,
Introducing Charles Aris, Inc. to the CEO of another Private Equity firm's portfolio company.
"Chad, it has been such a wonderful experience working with you & Jody. You guys are really professional, patient, responsive & considerate. We cannot ask for more. We certainly look forward to the 2nd & 3rd encounter with you."
— Fortune 100 CPG Client,
After placement of marketing executive in China.
"The best guy I have dealt with, ever, is Jim Etling of Charles Aris in North Carolina. You won't find anyone who applies the time, resources, diligence and investigative research required to get the right fit. I have attached his v-card but just in case this doesn't go through, his number is 336 378 1818. Good luck!"
— President & CEO,
Leading Electronics Components Manufacturer,
A referral from a Charles Aris client.
"I'm very pleased with where we landed on this important role for our Chemical division. I've enjoyed working with Charles Aris. It takes great teamwork to get great results!"
— Hiring Manager,
Leading Fortune 500 Company in the Manufacturing Sector,
Upon recent completion of a search project.
"Charles Aris has always presented top-notch candidates, and they have an unique process they use when seeking potential candidates for their clients. Their Account Manager called me this morning and spoke with me briefly about a potential candidate. The Account Manager said that this candidate is one of the top potentials he has come across recently. While I normally take that information with "a grain of salt" I have a lot of trust in this Account Manager's appraisal of talent."
— Group Manager Talent Organization Development,
Fortune 300 company.
"[Candidate] has already written a memo that goes to the CEO of the [$10B+ division] tomorrow am — now that is impact! THANK YOU! Feeling good about the decision right now :)"
— VP of Strategy,
Fortune 100 company,
commenting on the value added by our candidate on her first day on the job.
"We had our recent hire hit the ground running this week. He got in Monday evening, and he has been at work ever since. He is excited and impressed with our company. And all of us feel the same way about him. Thanks for all your work to get this one over the line. You are good at what you do.
"
— President,
Leading Disease Management Technology Company,
Upon recent completion of a search project.
"During the past hour I have talked by phone with the finalists who both have formally accepted their new positions with our company. Thanks to Charles Aris for their support through this project."
— Vice President-Field Sales,
Leading National Security Company,
Upon recent completion of a search project.
"I am VERY excited about this placement and wanted to let you know just how pleased all who have interacted with you on this search have been with your service, attention to detail and true partnership!"
— Director, Talent Acquisition,
Leading National Managed Care Company,
Upon recent completion of a search project.
"Without hyperbole, I'd say [the placed candidate] is probably the all around most impressive individual I've ever worked with. I've worked with some who are as talented, and some who are as dedicated, and some who are as nice, polished and fun. But never in one package like this. An absolute grand-slam home run."
— Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis,
$2B Apparel Retailer,
Responding to our Six Month Performance Follow-Up Call.
"Charles Aris, Inc. won our 'Rookie of the Year' award as the most productive new search partner at the 2005 Search Partners meeting. They have helped me in global procurement, corporate strategy, division strategy, and customer insights. I can't say enough about their work, but it's also how they do it. I appreciate their urgency, their passion for my business, and their thorough evaluation and assessment. The follow-up is the best there is, bar none."
— Director of Staffing,
Fortune 100 Consumer Packaged Goods Company,
Introducing Charles Aris, Inc. to the Director of Staffing in another of the company's divisions.
"We are very excited to have this person join
the team, and I appreciate your help in finding and closing
this candidate. I have worked with other recruiting firms,
and this is by far the best experience I have had."
— Vice President, Strategy & Business
Development, Europe, Middle East & Africa,
$5B Consumer Packaged Goods company
"Thanks Charles Aris, appreciate your dedication in
finding such great talent for us to select from."
— Vice President, Strategic Product
Management,
Fortune 30 Retailer,
responding to an email informing him that the Candidate
had just accepted our offer.
