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White-glove headhunting services that deliver next-level talent.
Welcome to the world of
Purple Squirrel
We offer specialized and meticulously targeted talent acquisition for companies that want to fill senior, executive, and niche positions.
We bring to the table…
An exceptional track record of sourcing perfect-fit candidates for difficult-to-fill roles
A rich in-person network and exclusive talent pool (which we can tap into immediately on your behalf)
Deep familiarity with the most cutting-edge recruitment tools, platforms, AI, and other technologies
A commitment to saving our clients substantial time and energy throughout the hiring process
If you're looking for a unicorn or 'purple squirrel' in your candidate search, we're confident that we can help you find one.
When you partner with us, look forward to laser-focused efficiency, an exacting attention to detail, and the opportunity to hire the highest caliber talent.
See what our clients are saying...
Praise for Purple Squirrel:
“If you want to hire quickly and from the best pool of candidates, Kara and the Purple Squirrel team are your solution.”
“In a matter of days, Kara had brought me a select few candidates that were well qualified for the positions I wanted to fill. I was impressed with both the quality and efficiency of their work, as well as their professionalism, integrity, and precision!”
Irina Howard
CFO at Threads Uniform Agency
“Kara’s intuition and insights put her far ahead of any other recruiter I have worked with! She and the Purple Squirrel team have been amazing.”
“Purple Squirrel took the time to understand our company, our team, and what makes us unique. They also saved us from having to go through hundreds of candidates ourselves, so we could focus only on the top candidates presented by her team. Kara is a candidate whisperer, and we see the Purple Squirrel team as an extension of our own!”
Carolyn Goodman
CSO at CPAP.com
Interested in our white-glove headhunting services?
Here’s how they work:
Expert Outreach
Your company has a specialized position to fill. Purple Squirrel will reach out to 100+ qualified professionals exclusively on your behalf.
Elite Candidates
We then present you with a shortlist of the top 3 candidates in under 30 business days. Historically, 94% of our clients hire from this selection.
Successful Hires
Finally, we continue to work with you throughout the offer and negotiation process to ensure expectations are clear and all parties are 100% clear when the hire is finalized.
Meet Our Founder
Kara Matthews
Founder & Chief Talent Officer
Since 2010, I’ve worked across every talent acquisition level you can shake a stick at: with both corporate and agency exposure, and a specialty in filling senior and executive positions across a wide range of industries domestically and internationally.
Under my stewardship, Purple Squirrel has filled over $42M in salaried positions in key focus areas, including Accounting and Finance, IT, Engineering, Human Resources, Operations, Sales and Marketing, and beyond.
We’ve also helped multiple companies reduce their annual HR spending by up to 38% and decrease their time to fill positions by over 25%.
Let’s talk candidly for a moment...
At Purple Squirrel, we believe that attracting exceptional talent is one of the best priorities a company can have. (Because hiring the right candidates can make ALL the difference to your organization’s growth, culture, bottom line, and future success…)
We're here to deliver more of those incredible candidates to your doorstep.
See what our clients are saying...
Praise for Purple Squirrel:
“Partnering with Kara and the Purple Squirrel team can significantly speed up your hiring process without compromising on quality.”
“Kara is just the kind of person you want on your team - she's energetic, sharp, communicative, trustworthy, and never wilts in the heat. Kara’s energy level, creative thinking, and ability to quickly read the needs of the business and the position has saved me time and brought in highly qualified candidates quicker than a typical hiring process. I highly recommend her work!”
Alvaro Vaselli
CEO at Skydex Technologies, Inc.
“We have successfully filled all our open positions with candidates recommended by the Purple Squirrel team!”
“Since engaging with Purple Squirrel, we have enjoyed a steady stream of high-quality and highly-qualified candidates that aligned closely with our objectives. We collaborated with Kara and her outstanding team of recruiters extensively to create effective target profiles, and our interactions with them have been wonderful. Their responsiveness, work ethic, and knowledge of market hiring trends have all contributed to an extremely positive experience, and most importantly, RESULTS!”
David O’Connor
Director of Strategic Planning and Public Safety at Panasonic i-PRO
“The ability of Kara and her team to find and identify candidates has been better than any other recruiter I have worked with previously!”
“Within five months of starting to collaborate with my organization, Kara had successfully helped me double the size of my team, adding 7 new team members, with skill sets for BA, QA, development, and scrum master. It was a very fast expansion, and together we were able to fill each spot within 30 days of opening the position. It was a tremendous pleasure to work with her - highly recommended!”
Doug Brown
Director of Software Development at AvidXchange, Inc.
