TESTIMONIALS:
"It is with pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Sam Medalie.
I was first introduced to Sam several years ago. At that time, we were searching for a CFO.
We had an internal candidate we were considering but wanted to conduct a parallel search outside the firm to convince the partnership that we were hiring the best possible candidate. I subsequently met with several "top" search agencies. They outlined their project plan and cost structure. In the meanwhile, I received a phone call from Sam and I explained the situation.
Simply put, in the time the other firms were preparing their proposals, Sam had already sent me several viable candidates. He had already conducted research, screened, and interviewed candidates, each of whom were top-notch and met our success criteria very well. Further, they were well prepared in terms of understanding our position expectations and culture.
Our top two (and only) external candidates came from Sam.
Sam Medalie's recruiting work was the finest effort I have ever experienced in such a short time frame. Sam is results-oriented, creative, resourceful, and a fine representative for any firm."
Worldwide Human Resources
Professional Services Firm
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"I want to thank you for the role you played in my being hired. As I look backover the experiences, I have to say that I was most impressed by your perseverance when I expressed my ambivalence about changing jobs. You took a lot of time to help me explore the issues that were holding me back and to whether I would indeed be a good fit for your client.
From the first time we actually met, I knew you were a different kind of recruiter. You maintained steady communication, so I always knew what was going on, and even now I know I'll hear from you every so often and that I can call you with any issues or problems that crop up.
You did an excellent job of negotiation on my behalf, helping me to evaluate and quantify various factors. You seem to realize that your ultimate success depends on everybody being happy with the experience, not just initially, but down the road as well.
If I should ever find myself in the job market again in the future, you know I'll be calling you."
Joan S.
Vice President of Finance and Administration
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I had the pleasure of dealing with Sam Medalie on a difficult assignment--to find an experienced engineer for our Ft. Myers, Florida office. We had searched unsuccessfully for two years. Within a month, Sam found us an extremely well-qualified engineer to fill this position. In addition to finding the "unfindable," Sam displayed a positive, professional attitude at all times. We appreciate his efforts on our behalf and will, no doubt, rely upon him for our future recruiting needs.
Thomas A. H.
Associate and General Manager - Fort Lauderdale
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"I just want to thank you for the outstanding work you did in finding and helping us hire our new President. As you know, we needed another key dealmaker, and someone who is a proven leader.
I was particularly impressed with the quality of the candidates that you brought us, giving us the opportunity to select from among only top tier choices. The candidate that we eventually chose was someone we had previously thought to be unattainable.
As I am sure you know, the key to a successful enterprise is its people. Thank you so much for helping us to ensure that we hire only the best. I know the quality of your work and would be happy to serve as a reference." February 7, 2007
Eric S.
Chairman and former CEO and Founder
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"In the midst of mercantile mania many purport to be resources for their fellows. In this process, myriad lists and databases are compiled, massaged and utilized with robotic efficiency. The product of that efficiency is what has become known as spam. The human aspect of things is totally absent. While Sam Medalie is a "WIZARD" at applying cutting edge technology in the process of forwarding his business services, he brings a quality to the mercantile manic world that few others are capable of comprehending let alone executing.
Sam brings his whole quiver of arrows to the game. He spares no effort in endeavoring to deliver the service that will help his client hit their desired target "bulls-eye." As one who must have access to the best quality people at the "C" level, in order to serve my clients, I count on Sam regularly for input in the process. If you enjoy being spammed by efficient superficiality, keep doing what you are doing. If you want results delivered in a clear, nondramatic and sincere manner and enjoy working with a "REAL" human being who is committed to excellence, you must get to know Sam Medalie. I recommend him sincerely!"
February 8, 2007
Anthony L.
President (investment banking)
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"You did a great job! Thanks for the new challenge you brought me. I was very impressed that you kept in touch even after I started my new position."
Tim E
Vice President of Marketing
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"Just a note to thank you for the excellent job you did in finding us a Vice President of Sales. You did the job with professionalism and tenacity. You were able to quickly understand our needs both technically and from a Company culture and chemistry standpoint and that turned into finding quality candidates who matched our requirements.
The final candidate we selected could not be a better fit and has already made significant contributions to our growth and success. Please feel free to use me as a reference in the future."
Jeff C.
Vice President of Finance and Administration
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"I just wanted to write and say, "Thank you," for your hard work and dedication to helping me land in the right place. As someone in the high-tech PR field, calls from head hunters are a regular occurrence. Your understanding of the job market, my interests and the ability to put the two together, were what enticed me to finally work with someone. Thanks again and keep up the good work."
Leslie F.
Telecommunications Firm
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"We are very busy and the key senior employees you retained for marketing, finance, and production, to manage our new website and to assist in getting licensing and content for the site, have added great value to the entire company's effort. Without your dedicated assistance, I would not have been able to sustain our "quick-paced" effort.
Most importantly, your in-depth and personal desire to "learn our business" has made a difference. Since I could choose any search firm to assist us, I will not hesitate to contact you again. First. Thank you again."
Brad N.
President/CEO
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"Thank you very much for your work that led us to hire our new Senior Principal. He is just what we were looking for, and I am very confident that he will make an excellent contribution to the firm, as well as be a great personal fit.
In addition to finding us the right candidate, I also appreciate the hustle and responsiveness with which you conducted the search. Our needs were not easy to meet, but I always felt that you were on top of the process and looking out for our interests."
Clint K
Senior Principal
Professional Services Firm
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"This is a personal reference for Sam Medalie and his company The Longfellow Search Group."
Sam was working on his client's behalf to assist them in finding a number of candidates for senior executive positions within their company. Sam contacted me about a possible position with his client. The opportunity sounded quite intriguing.
I subsequently took an interview with the company and eventually was hired as its President.
Sam did an exceptional job for both his client and me and I would highly recommend his services. He is thorough, aggressive and is excellent in matching the needs of the company with those of the individual. His follow up since I have joined my new company has been outstanding. He has kept in contact with the company and me and continues to work to make sure the partnership continues to run smoothly.
Not only did I listen to Sam but also acted upon the opportunity he presented to me and that has opened up a whole new avenue of career opportunities. I would be happy to speak to anyone about Sam's abilities."
Gary J.
President
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"When Sam Medalie called me one year ago, he was unusual. His interest and willingness to listen to me prompted me to tell him what I had done and share with him my career aspiration. With excellent timing, Sam called with an opportunity. This was a dream fit.
I interviewed, was hired and I am thrilled with my position in this exciting and professionally challenging company. Sam Medalie's outstanding intuiting and persistence made my "dream come true." I would highly recommend Sam Medalie for his diligence and for his instinctive ability to see potential success."
Lisa K
Director of Branding and Advertising
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"Thank you! Your search efforts to retain our webmaster were quite honestly the best I have ever dealt with. While we both realized how difficult a search like this might be, it was even harder!
Your patience and dedication and professionalism really paid off for my company.
Thanks again and get on with the next one!"
Steve N.
Chief Executive Officer
Internet Company
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"I want to say, "Thank you," for helping me to find the job. After my review, I got the salary increase you negotiated, and it made me very happy. Working at my new company is a challenging experience. Thank you again. God bless you."
Nelson G.
Engineer
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Linda G. is a breath of fresh air in so many ways. She is the ideal person for the job and matched the stringent requirements of the position. I thank you for listening carefully to the job specifications, and ultimately making such a perfect match for me and for Infinium.
Given our rapidly changing market, and our company's evolution, Linda is keeping pace with the expectations of the job and exceeding them. I am fortunate to have her on board, and to be working with such a fine professional as she is proving to be.
Lin G
Software Company