Client Testimonials

“Kinney Search Group adds more value to our recruiting function than other partners due to their impeccable attention to detail in preparing candidates for our rigorous interview process. Nobody else sends us candidates as well prepared to have a business discussion”

"IT Service Management is our core business, and we’ve traditionally found it difficult to find top technologists who not only know their craft, but also know how to interact well with our clients. Don Kinney’s team was the only search firm that took the time to really know our business, and only provided candidates that were direct hits."

“I have never dealt with such professional headhunters. Is it okay to call them that? Seriously though, Kinney Search Group has always made me feel as if I was one of their most important clients. Looking for a new career opportunity is a very stressful process, and KSG really quelled my anxieties by not only matching me to a perfect opportunity, but fully preparing me for success in the interview process. I’d consider them my partners for the rest of my career.”

“The team at KSG are ALWAYS on top of our most difficult projects. They’re extremely responsive and I just cannot pick a time of the day when they cannot be reached. Do they sleep?”

“We had a very difficult search that KSG filled very quickly. However, on rare occasion a candidate just does not work out long-term. It wasn’t a result of holes in their screening process nor ours—it just didn’t work out. When notified of this situation, Don Kinney’s team responded by completing the search again, no questions asked. Better yet, they informed me that it fell under their free replacement guarantee; one that I didn’t realize we had. I’ve always liked working with them, but it was their response during this difficult situation that really impressed me.”

“I’ve been through the cattle calls at many recruiting firms, and I’ve learned to consider them a necessary evil for my career advancement. However, Kinney Search Group just presents themselves so differently than the norm. They challenge my technical skills, but I never feel interrogated. Most of all, they really listen to what excites me about my career, and always seem to provide apropos opportunities with great companies. I highly recommend them to any technologist who wants to be treated the right way.”

Don Kinney’s team has been my exclusive recruiting resource for over 8 years, and they’ve placed over 80 IT Associates with me during that time. What sets them apart? Well, their hunger for one. The larger firms don't seem to be as responsive as the Kinney team is. Also, they really understand our Cultural DNA, and they only provide candidates that are a direct match. I view Kinney as more of a strategic partner to our company than just a vendor.”

“We began working with Don Kinney many years ago, and since, our relationship has grown tremendously. As our IT Organization grew beyond Chicago, Don’s team scaled their services to provide top talent to us in many locations across the US and in Europe. Very impressive!!”

“We cannot afford to pay a lot of search fees, but when we have a very difficult IT-related search, we call Kinney Search. The majority of our searches are very specific, requiring not only technical domain expertise, but also industry knowledge. They just don’t stop until the search is complete. Very tenacious. Glad they’re on our side.”