Integral Testimonials

Yana: “When I started working with Chris on new job opportunities I noticed that he was very observant, sharp and quick grasp of matters, persistent and good communicator. He was always a good listener and was able to build and develop good working relationships with candidate. He was able to set up a number of very productive interviews which resulted in job offers. Chris possesses a very good set of technical, analytical and people skills which I believe makes him a very valuable asset.”

Joan: “Christopher is a great asset for those of us seeking new positions, new careers or just need to run ideas past. He was excellent in his responsiveness, understanding my desire to 'reinvent' vs. take the first job that came a long, and connect me with the right people. Christopher can be relied upon to build a solid relationship with for the long run. Thanks Chris!!! Regards, Joan”

Anjum: Managing Partner, “I have had the pleasure to partner with Chris on various initiatives. He is a take-charge person who is able to present creative solutions and communicate the benefits clearly. I highly recommend Chris not only because he is results oriented, but because of his professionalism and business acumen.”

Ed: (VP of IT) “Chris is an excellent source to find experienced next-generation IT professionals. His extraordinary ability to listen to our needs and proactive filtering of candidates helped us recruit the right candidates for our expanding business. Chris was highly engaged in our process and balanced masterfully the interaction between candidates and our company. Selected candidates were prepared for our interviews without the frequently shown temptation by competitors to coach the interviewees for the right answers. Chris' ability and integrity to our company was a commendable attribute, which will make me seek out his expertise whenever possible.”

Gina: Sr. Systems Engineer, “It had a pleasure working with Chris on my job search. I consider Chris one of the top recruiters in the industry. He knows his business very well; he takes the time to get to know his clients and candidates. I can always trust Chris with my job search and know that he will match his candidates and clients in the best way that he can. I refer my friends and colleges to him with confidence.”

Joel: (client) "When Chris was working with me, it was amazing! He coached me through the process, finalizing the "package" to be presented. He constantly checked in & checked on my progress. With his help, I can say I was the perfect fit for the opportunity he found for me & my employer. I've worked with many in his arena of expertise, he's fully a "Top Shelf" person, his skills & knowledge base are amazing!"

Cindy: (client) “I recently worked with Chris on my most recent managerial job search. I found Chris to be one of the most professional and detailed recruiters I have worked with. I had worked with a number of recruiters/head hunting firms and none reviewed my qualifications to the level of detail that Chris did. Chris went out of his way to understand my capabilities, to understand what motivated me and to ensure that I would be a good fit for his client and that his client's organization would be a good fit for me in terms of work environment and personal career growth. Chris also went the extra mile in coaching me on the best way to approach the client in the interview and in providing assistance during the salary negotiation process. At various points in the process, Chris followed up to keep me informed of my status as a candidate with the perspective client. What I found unique was Chris' ability to balance the needs of his client with the need of the candidate. Having personally witnessed the extent Chris investigated a potential candidate, I would not hesitate to utilize Chris' services in hiring staff, particularly at managerial levels. I would also recommend Chris as a mentor or career coach. Chris has a lot of enthusiasm for the coaching/mentoring side of his job and seems to achieve a high level of personal satisfaction from helping others succeed.”

Kimberly: (client) “Chris is an extraordinary resource. Exceeds my expectations relative to both his business and technology acumen. I've referred many candidates and businesses to him to match great talent with great companies. I'd highly recommend him as a professional coach, presenter, placement executive, and network source."

LaTosha: “Chris was my recruiter during my job search two years ago. He is the absolute best at what he does. He was great at following up with me daily, worked hard at selling my experience and ultimately found me my dream job. I recommend him to anyone in need of professional, yet extremely personable assistance in their job search or the hardest working individual I have ever come across in your staffing firm.

Tim: (client)“We have worked with Chris on several occasions to assist in hiring process. Each time, Chris has done an exceptional job of getting great detail of our requirements and only sending us appropriate candidates, saving us time and money. Chris is a pleasure to work with, often showing great patience in our lengthy interview processes. We would hire Chris again without any reservations.”

William: CTO “Chris is an exceptionally smart and knowledgeable person who not only understands the IT staffing marketplace, but also provides exceptional leadership qualities. His out of the box thinking is a quality that is needed to guide companies and individuals in this complex economic environment.”

Jacob: (client) “Chris McCann is everything a technology recruiter should be, and over the years I've had the pleasure of dealing with him both from the perspective of a hiring manager and as a candidate. He combines a knack for understanding corporate cultures and technology with good insight into people, their strengths, and their motivations - the two critical components of matching talent with organizations. He's embraced social media to a far greater extent than his peers and is trusted by senior technology executives throughout Chicagoland. Whether I'm looking for the right rock star for my team or looking for a new challenge myself, Chris is always one of the first people I call.”

Sunil: (client) “Chris was instrumental in mentoring me on key career decisions and with locating critical team members for a recent SAP implementation. He recently went out of his way to recommend members from his extensive network to assist in my transition. I would not hesitate in working with Chris again and recommend his expertise in aligning the right candidates with critical assignments for win-win results".

Jesse: VP / CIO “Chris has been a high energy, IT recruiting professional and valued partner of mine, over the last 8-9 years. Chris' experience with technology, keen interpersonal insight and drive make him the ideal recruiter whether for yourself or in building your own team. I have used Chris many times in the past and will use him many more times in the future.

Steve C: Director of Technology “Over the past 5 years Chris has been a key partner for me in finding IT talent and opportunities in the Chicago area. Chris has a high-energy disposition and a passion to help others. Chris is well connected and is able to creatively leverage his network to drive value. I strongly recommend Chris McCann.

Steve Z: IT Manager “Chris is a highly energetic, knows his strengths and weaknesses, and is one of the most motivated people I have meet related to understanding the customer needs and reaching their goals. He makes sure that you skill set is the right fit for a job. I highly recommend Chris as he would be great addition and asset to any organization.”

Gerry: Director Business Applications “Chris was thoroughly professional and dedicated to assisting our efforts to locate qualified, experienced staff for our IT department. His attention to detail and solid work ethic helped him deliver. Chris is a great guy who will give 110% to get the job accomplished.” August 28, 2009

Louai: (client) “Chris has shown great professional stature and know how that is unparalleled to anyone in such a short period of time of getting our intros completed. He is personable and consistently demonstrated his capabilities. I highly recommend Chris's work and wish him the best of luck.”

Steve A: “Christopher is an tremendous person to work with. He is very intelligent and has a good sense of the job market. He envisions things from a big picture focus with long range results in mind He gave me some excellent advice regarding my career direction and job search on multiple occasions. He did this even though it was not going to benefit him or his company at all! I would highly recommend him as he's a very talented professional who truly cares about helping people advance their careers. I consider him a career coach (and not just a regular recruiter).”

Bryan: (client) "Chris is an outstanding recruiter. He is incredibly friendly, honest in his advice, outstanding in his ability to really know and understand a candidate and to gage where a candidate will excel. If I were looking to expand my IT department, I would want Chris finding the right candidates. If I were looking to make a career change myself, I would want Chris helping me find my next position. He delivers results and he is a pleasure to work with through the sometimes-stressful process of recruitment.”

Debbie: Vice President, Sr Team Manager “I was referred to Chris earlier this year and reached out to him to assist me in determining my next career move. I found Chris to be extremely intuitive, engaging and sincere and he makes a terrific career coach. He has an uncanny ability to build relationships, understand his clients needs and successfully place high talent in the right role within the right company.

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