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catch recruiting, LLC

catch recruiting, LLC is a boutique talent partner headquartered in Chicago and recruiting nationally, led by two seasoned recruiters who have built their reputations on relationship-driven, high-quality hiring outcomes for creative, digital media, marketing, PR and communications teams. The firm focuses on roles across Account Services, Strategy, Media, Internal Marketing & Communications, UX and Product Design, Analytics, and Creative, serving a client base that spans start-ups, digital agencies, and in-house design and marketing organizations. Clients engage Catch for full-cycle recruitment when they need end-to-end support from intake and targeted sourcing through interviews, offer management, and onboarding, and also for proactive sourcing and pipeline building to reach engaged passive talent often missed by traditional channels. For companies looking to augment internal capability, Catch provides fully embedded TA support, operating as an extension of the client’s workflows, systems, and culture to manage recruiting operations seamlessly. They also deliver customized interview training to equip hiring teams with better questioning, evaluation, and candidate experience practices that accelerate decision-making and improve quality of hire. Their approach emphasizes a boutique, hands-on partnership model—two senior recruiters dedicated to each search, close stakeholder collaboration, and a consistent commitment to exceptional candidate experience—resulting in reduced time-to-fill and improved hiring efficiency. With more than two decades of combined experience across high-volume staffing environments and in-house teams, Catch adapts to organizations of all sizes and stages, from early growth to mature enterprises, and brings deep familiarity with the nuances of digital marketing, content, PR, creative, and user-centered product design. Above all, the firm is known for its tailored, focused recruiting that aligns precisely with the needs of modern marketing and creative organizations, delivering the kind of talent that helps brands communicate, design, analyze, and scale.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOSOW/ProjectsDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic RelationsBroadcastingPublishingOnline Media

HQChicago, United States

Chicago Actor Staffing

Chicago Actor Staffing is a specialized live-event talent and experience design partner based in Chicago that connects professional actors and multi-disciplinary performers with brands, agencies, venues, and non-profits to transform gatherings into memorable, story-driven moments. Founded by producer-educator Jack Schultz, owner of Green Shirt Studio, and touring artist Alison Schaufler, the company was created to bridge the disconnect they observed between the city’s thriving arts community and the events industry. Chicago Actor Staffing provides end-to-end solutions that go far beyond simple booking: they consult on creative objectives, develop interactive concepts, cast and rehearse the right performers, and ensure seamless on-site delivery. Core offerings include Live Interactive Entertainment, where roaming characters, themed MCs, character bartenders, photo-op hosts, and surprise pop-up performances engage attendees; Corporate Workshops led by a vetted network of facilitators delivering pre-packaged trainings in team building, leadership, and sexual harassment prevention or building custom workshops tailored to organizational goals; and Themed Events and Costume Characters, for which they source, build, or rent high-quality costumes and place skilled actors (including mascot performers) who embody roles with professional physicality and personality, even accommodating demographic specifications such as height when required. For clients seeking one vendor to coordinate multiple elements, Chicago Actor Staffing assembles curated entertainment packages—ranging from Herald Trumpeters to stilt-walkers—so producers can manage their event entertainment in one place. The team prides itself on punctuality, professionalism, and storytelling craft, taking ownership of experience design so performers naturally support program objectives and brand voice. While rooted in Chicago, Chicago Actor Staffing serves engagements across the United States and offers convenient scheduling via free initial consultations. Their mission is simple: use performance, play, and thoughtful design to help every event tell a compelling story that guests remember long after it ends.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsContent CreationPublic RelationsAdvertising

HQChicago, United States

GTM Talent LLC

GTM Talent LLC is a boutique executive search firm focused on high-impact leadership hiring across go-to-market (GTM) functions and the nonprofit sector. The firm partners with founders, CEOs, boards, and funders to recruit senior leaders who grow revenue, inspire teams, and drive mission-critical outcomes, specializing in roles such as CRO, CMO, VP Sales, VP Marketing, Revenue Operations, and first sellers, as well as nonprofit CEO/Executive Director, Chief Development Officer, and senior fundraising executives. Built and led by operators, GTM Talent blends real-world GTM leadership experience with proven search rigor, helping clients define role scorecards tied to outcomes, calibrate on culture, competencies, and compensation, and run a disciplined process that surfaces true fit fast. Their methodology—Align → Search → Select → Win—begins with a tightly scoped brief, progresses to targeted, confidential outreach across a curated market map of 50–120 organizations with a first candidate slate typically in about five business days, and employs structured interviews, work samples, and due diligence to reveal performance predictors. The team leverages deep board and funder networks and offers global coverage across North America and EMEA to engage leaders who are not active on job boards. With an NPS of 87, GTM Talent is known for responsiveness, discretion, and a people-first experience, providing weekly updates, transparent pipelines, and rapid iteration to secure chosen leaders. Founder and Managing Director Chris Kelleher brings decades of sales and revenue leadership at LinkedIn, BT, and health-tech startups, alongside meaningful nonprofit engagement, while Managing Partner Todd Humes contributes nearly 30 years in executive search and workforce solutions across IT, creative, digital, marketing, and tech. Together, they deliver a boutique partnership that consistently results in leaders who elevate performance and measurable impact for B2B SaaS, technology companies, and mission-driven organizations.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental Conservation

HQChicago, United States

Of The West | Agriculture + Western Industry Jobs

Of The West is a specialized employment platform dedicated to agriculture and the broader western industries, built by people who live the work and understand its culture, pace, and needs. Serving ranches, farms, ag supply and services, equine and rodeo organizations, and western lifestyle brands, the company brings together targeted job listings, a curated freelance and trades directory, and career resources in one ecosystem designed to help employers hire faster and job seekers advance with confidence. Employers can post roles to an industry-specific audience, leverage screening tools to streamline selection, and directly browse The Directory to engage independent talent for freelance and project work. Job seekers gain access to relevant listings across field, shop, and office roles, complemented by Elite Career Services that include professionally written resumes, interview coaching, and personalized consulting. The platform extends beyond hiring with Western Leaders, a weekly podcast featuring real stories and advice from industry insiders, and a growing library of blogs, news, and how‑to content. Looking ahead, Schools Of The West, launching in 2025, will connect students and career changers to trade schools, colleges, and training programs aligned with ag and western careers. Whether it’s a seasonal ranch hand, a herd manager, a plant technician, a marketer, photographer, project manager, or a white‑collar role in a family‑run ag business, Of The West is designed to meet the full spectrum of talent needs while preserving the heritage and advancing the future of western work. Trusted by top employers and embraced by a passionate community of candidates, it offers a modern, culture‑aligned alternative to generic job boards—rooted in legacy, wired for what’s next.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquaculturePerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsMuseums & Galleries

HQGlenns Ferry, United States

CLIKIIN

Clikiin is a Chicago-based digital marketing and technology partner focused on building fast, user-friendly, and scalable digital experiences that help organizations move forward. The firm blends strategy, design, and engineering to deliver end-to-end solutions across custom AI development, website design and management, mobile app development, and data-driven digital marketing. Its Custom AI Solutions practice designs and integrates chatbots, predictive analytics, automation, and AI-powered engagement tools that streamline operations and improve decision-making, while the web team specializes in small business and enterprise WordPress builds, ecommerce experiences, SEO, and ongoing website management to keep sites secure, optimized, and up to date. Complementing this, Clikiin’s mobile app capability delivers hybrid and enterprise applications that extend brands onto devices with performance and usability at the core. Engagements follow a clear lifecycle—discovery and planning, solution design and development, implementation and optimization, and ongoing support and growth—so stakeholders see measurable outcomes at each step. Flexible commercial models range from scoped projects to team-as-a-service arrangements, enabling clients to scale capacity without sacrificing quality. Clikiin serves a diverse set of industries, with tailored programs for healthcare providers seeking to better connect with patients, corporate enterprises strengthening digital foundations, retail and ecommerce brands improving conversion and loyalty, marketing and advertising teams amplifying campaigns, and financial institutions building trust through clear, compliant digital messaging; logistics and other sectors are supported through custom solutions as needed. The company highlights a growing portfolio and client testimonials underscoring collaborative delivery, creativity, and responsiveness, and references industry platforms such as GoodFirms, PeerInsights, and Clutch. With a focus on performance, security, accessibility, and ROI, Clikiin positions itself as a hands-on partner that can plan, build, and iterate quickly, helping organizations deploy intelligent digital solutions that drive efficiency and sustainable growth.

Contract StaffingSOW/ProjectsTemporary StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceFinTechFashion & ApparelFood & Beverage

HQChicago, United States

The Talent Maven

The Talent Maven is a boutique recruitment and talent consulting partner focused on helping growing technology companies identify, engage, and retain high-impact people. Combining executive search discipline with hands-on, project-based advisory, the firm supports founders and hiring leaders across the full talent lifecycle—from designing workforce plans and competency frameworks to running rigorous searches and enabling long-term retention. Its employer services span contingent and retained search for director-level and above leadership, permanent hiring across commercial functions, and scoped consulting projects that include building internal recruiting playbooks, crafting scorecards, developing skill assessments, conducting behavioral interviews, optimizing job descriptions, training interview teams, sourcing diverse pipelines, screening inbound applications, preparing onboarding, negotiating offers, and advising on ATS optimization and hiring workflows. Clients describe the team as an extension of their organization, citing a discovery-driven intake that aligns to role expectations, culture, and success profiles; recent testimonials reference multiple successful placements in sales, marketing, and customer success, with new hires ramping quickly and outperforming. The Talent Maven’s portfolio includes high-growth brands such as HealthJoy, Sprout Social, The Mom Project, Instawork, SimplyBe. Agency, DigitalHands, Chowbus, and E Tech, reflecting depth across SaaS, cybersecurity, and marketplace businesses. Rooted in the belief that great vision requires great people, the firm emphasizes authentic human connection, transparent communication, and candidate experience, ensuring every interaction strengthens employer brand while accelerating time-to-hire. The team partners from early-stage to scaling phases to support first hires, leadership build-outs, and commercial expansion across sales, marketing, and customer success. Their approach blends market mapping, compensation benchmarking, structured interviews, consistent scorecards, and DEI-forward sourcing to surface hard-to-find talent that internal teams and other agencies often miss. With a lean, senior-led model, The Talent Maven brings speed, thoroughness, and practical insight to every engagement, aligning people strategy with business outcomes and delivering hires who thrive and grow with the organization.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomSales & Business Development

HQChicago, United States

CEO Sidekicks

CEO Sidekicks is a virtual assistant staffing partner that helps business owners buy back their time by sourcing, vetting, and deploying top-tier remote talent from the Philippines. Founded by Ryan and Stephane Goldman—drawing on Stephane’s roots and community connections in the Philippines—the company focuses on handpicking the top 1% of applicants through a rigorous pre-screening process so clients can select from high-quality candidates quickly and confidently. CEO Sidekicks provides a personalized, done-for-you approach that includes understanding each client’s workflows and goals, managing the search and interviews, and aligning assistants to operate in the client’s time zone for real-time collaboration. Their assistants support a wide range of functions, including executive assistance (inbox and calendar management, travel and meeting coordination, task and project oversight, high-level communications), administrative operations (data entry, document preparation, research, general admin, customer support), and growth-oriented tasks (social media management and community engagement, content creation, YouTube management, video editing, SEO, Google Ads, lead generation, and appointment setting). They also offer bookkeeping and tax preparation support, plus real estate management assistance, giving startups, small businesses, busy executives, creatives, healthcare providers, legal professionals, and other service-led organizations a flexible way to scale. Engagements can be part-time or full-time, with the ability to expand capacity as needs evolve, and the company emphasizes cost-efficiency without sacrificing quality. A simple discovery call → delegation → delivery process accelerates onboarding and ensures assistants embed seamlessly into existing systems and processes. Above all, CEO Sidekicks exists to move clients from operators to owners by reducing operational drag, streamlining day-to-day execution, and freeing leaders to focus on strategic decisions that drive growth.

Contract StaffingTemporary StaffingRPOManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)VeterinaryDigital MarketingContent Creation

HQChicago, United States

Freid Recruitment

Freid Recruitment, operating as Freid Coaching & Recruitment, is a Netherlands based boutique firm that connects talented people with ambitious organizations through a combined focus on executive caliber hiring and personal development. For more than 15 years the company has supported notable businesses in professional services and mobility driven finance with sustainable recruitment outcomes, concentrating on middle management, management, and board level roles. The team is recognized for a no nonsense, transparent approach that prioritizes integrity, trust, and long term partnership. Beyond job requirements, Freid assesses personality, motivation, drivers, and cultural fit to ensure every appointment contributes to strategic organizational goals and long lasting success. The practice is particularly strong in sales, communication, and marketing profiles, leveraging a well cultivated network to identify scarce talent for complex assignments. Clients highlighted on its site include brands such as Opel Finance, Terberg Business Mobility, ANWB Rijopleidingen, Multi Tankcard, MHC Mobility, Bovemij Finance, Beequip, and others across leasing, automotive mobility, and related financial services. Freid also offers structured coaching that complements recruitment, helping leaders and teams build self awareness, sharpen decision making, and accelerate professional growth; this integrated model strengthens retention and on the job impact after placement. As a NOBCO certified coaching practice, the firm combines a clear theoretical framework with practical tools and techniques to deliver measurable progress for individuals and organizations. Acting as a trusted business partner, Freid can take ownership of talent acquisition challenges end to end, from targeted search and selection through hiring and onboarding, always with a focus on durable results. The outcome is a visible, results oriented development path for people and a stronger leadership bench for clients seeking the next phase of growth.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQNetherlands, Netherlands

Shaver Associates

Shaver Associates is a boutique recruitment partner focused on delivering hard-to-find commercial and operational talent for organizations in the sanitary maintenance, foodservice, industrial, safety, paper, disposables, packaging, chemicals, cleaning supplies, and foodservice equipment and supplies segments. The firm combines retained executive search and contingent recruiting with rapid placement methodologies to help clients fill critical roles quickly and confidently, especially in competitive markets and difficult-to-recruit geographies. Shaver Associates consults across the full recruiting lifecycle—partnering with leadership and internal HR to clarify success profiles, refine position specifications, represent employer brand and culture, and ensure a high-quality, confidential candidate experience. Their functional expertise spans sales and marketing (from Territory/Field Sales and Key/National Accounts to Directors and VPs, including eCommerce and Product Management), executive leadership (President, CEO, COO, CRO, General Manager, VP Sales & Marketing, VP Operations, VP Manufacturing, VP Engineering), and operations, purchasing, service and repair, and customer service (Distribution and Branch Management, Category and Purchasing Management, Inventory and Replenishment, Service Management, Inside Service). The team is known for building inclusive pipelines for future needs, maintaining long-term relationships with candidates, and staying engaged through career milestones to drive enduring client outcomes. Whether supporting a single strategic hire or a series of coordinated searches, Shaver Associates brings sector fluency, targeted outreach, and a hands-on approach to talent acquisition that aligns skills and experience with each client’s unique culture. With a track record of sourcing both leadership and high-impact individual contributors, the firm helps manufacturers, distributors, and related B2B organizations strengthen their go-to-market, operations, and customer-facing capabilities across the United States.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseConsumer ElectronicsE-commerceLuxury Goods

HQChicago, United States

Rekall Consulting

Rekall Consulting is a culture-first technology talent acquisition consultancy dedicated to helping start-ups and scale-ups hire fast, affordably, and with precision. Serving founders and hiring leaders across the USA, UK, EMEA (including the Netherlands, Nordics, Germany/DACH), APAC, New Zealand, and Israel, the firm blends embedded recruitment with deep market insight to deliver results in days, not months. Rekall’s average time to hire is 14 days with a fastest placement achieved in 7 days, underpinned by rigorous candidate vetting, risk mitigation, and a curated network across engineering, sales, pre-sales, marketing, cybersecurity, and developer tooling. Their offering spans key permanent hires, project-based hiring sprints, and IT contract recruitment, complemented by consulting services such as talent mapping, competitor analysis, and diversity & inclusion strategy. For investors and venture partners, Rekall’s VC Collaboration model supports portfolio companies from stealth through Series A/B, scaling teams from software engineers and solutions engineers to go-to-market functions and select leadership appointments, with a proven track record of building teams that accelerate market traction and funding readiness. Notable successes include partnering with Wiz during its hypergrowth phase for sales, sales engineering, and SDR hiring across the US and EMEA; assembling critical engineering capability for CloudQuery that contributed to securing a Series A; and supporting growth for brands such as Portnox, Cyberbit, Perimeter 81, VMware Tanzu, Appvia, Humanitec, Permit.io, and others. Flexible commercial models align to a startup’s funding stage—spreading key-hire fees over 1, 3, or 12 installments, structuring project hiring with fixed monthly services plus success fees, and offering tailored IT contract recruitment. Above all, Rekall leads with a “people before product” mindset, taking time to understand each client’s culture, values, and operating realities before launching any campaign, then deploying an embedded, data-informed process to reduce hiring risk and deliver the talent that transforms early-stage technology companies into industry leaders.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

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