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UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS
"Bob is one of the most organized and thoughtful people I know in the Information Technology industry who persistently maintains his contacts on behalf of his clients. Bob is a dedicated professional who gives back to others through his knowledge and experience and contributes to the information technology industry through multiple channels. He is also a highly successful entrepreneur."
--Vice President Information Management, Fortune 100 NY Financial Services Firm
"Bob Norton is a very long-time business acquaintance. Bob is the consummate recruiting professional and someone whose integrity and honesty have been evident since I met him. He has great insight into, and will tell you honestly what the market is doing, and if your expectations (both from a candidate's and an employer's perspective) are realistic. Bob focuses on New England hi-tech."
--Vice President Professional Services, Corporate Services Expense Management Software Firm
"Bob Norton is not your normal recruiter. He stretches you to think about your growth and will challenge you to manage your career. He does the same for the hiring executive, forcing you the rank the measures of success to give the best chance of a selected candidate delivering on your business promises. Bob is a great sounding board with a firm grasp in the IT marketplace."
--CIO (PHD)
"Bob, I'm always interested in your candidates, because I know your guys are going to be good. I have trust in you."
--Executive Director, Architecture & Planning, Financial Services Software Company
"I am thrilled she is coming on board. I think we have a series of exciting opportunities ahead and I believe she can help us succeed. Thanks for the help. Always a pleasure dealing with you."
--Group Executive, Technology, Financial Services Firm
(and 10 years later...)
"Thank you Sir. You are one of the very best..."
--Chief Operating Officer, Credit Card Processing Division of largest US Bank
"This is an excellent day for me . . . looks like we got him. I appreciate all your help on this. Think it was very good the way we worked together. I was very pleased with how you conducted the search and would be delighted to use you again. I appreciate your professionalism, the creativity of your approach, and your staying on top of things. I hope we have a chance to do more work together."
--President and COO, Internet Media Information Portal
"I think you did a great job for us. You taught me a lot about the evaluation process. You were persistent without being pushy. You kept your eyes on the overall objective and did not get bogged down or sidetracked with ancillary issues. Hopefully, we will have an opportunity to work together again in the future."
--Executive Vice President, Multi-Division Industrial Safety Products Manufacturer
"Thank you for being so patient with me. I learned a whole lot about the process of evaluating a job as part of my career. You made me very comfortable with my decision process. I also learned a lot about myself."
--Systems Architect, Financial Services Firm
"My wife calls you the 'Job Doctor.' You are truly different from every recruiter I've been associated with. You always demonstrated my best interests in your advice."
--Sr. SAP Developer, Internet Grocery Delivery Service
"It was very helpful to talk with you regarding my upcoming career decision. You are a great, informed sounding board, and I sense you have a lot of integrity behind what you do!! I also appreciated the data you gave me regarding salaries and cost of living. Knowledge does make negotiating much more comfortable for me."
--Senior Project Manager, Fortune 100 RAID Storage Manufacturer
"I've told you before and it is worth repeating that I have the highest respect for your professionalism in these matters. I appreciate your help."
--Senior Marketing Systems Manager, Fortune 300 Consumer Products Manufacturer
"Just a short note to thank you and your team for exerting a fair amount of effort in trying to locate the 'right' candidate for the staff position I had open. I enjoyed working with you all and appreciate your sincere attempt."
--Chief Information Officer, Fortune 300 Electronics Manufacturer
"I wanted to let you know that all of your efforts and support in the past (sometimes during personal difficulties on my part) were worth the trouble to see it through. Thank you.
--Director of Consulting, Telcomm Systems Integration
"Thanks so much for your very detailed feedback, excellent advice, and the investment of your time. It is no wonder that Alan White values your expertise."
--30 year Independent Architect/Developer Contractor
"I want to again thank you for your efforts and your advice which was very helpful to me in making my decision. I appreciate the honesty in your opinions about job opportunities, my skills, and where I need to grow in the future. In my dealings with many job search people over the years I have yet to find someone who I can trust such as yourself."
--MIS Manager, Web-Based Technical Book Review Service
"I am pleased to report that I have accepted a product marketing management team leadership role with . . . I enjoy working with you and look forward to continuing our relationship going forward. Thank you for your support.
--Director Product Marketing, Broadband and Web Hosting Provider
"Thank you for your professional guidance and persistence during my job search; I've enjoyed working with you and I've learned a great deal."
--Senior ERP Analyst, Fortune 100 Consumer Products Manufacturer
"Thanks for your diligence. I have landed a job at . . . Thanks for all your assistance, advise and calming coaching. I can't thank you enough."
--Web and Direct Marketing Manager, Children's Animated Theme Parks
Bob, you should really charge me for your service. I am feeling guilty. You're a good friend, but I don't really want you to give me all of this advice over the years based on some prospect that one day you'll place me into a job. The only favor I ask is that you keep tap and let me know and when I get back working then I'll pay you.
--Thirty (30) year contract Mainframe Architect/Developer
"You're on the A-Team! "
--Senior Vice President, Business Systems, Leading Online Global Careers Network
There are those like Bob Norton, whose commitment to this organization is unmatched. I truly believe this. It is unmatched. Bob, no matter what the situation, no matter what the climate, gives his all to make sure all of you get everything you expect and more from MAPS. Bob, thank you for all you have done. You are the MVP of this organization.
--Past President, CPC/CTS - Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services - www.mapsweb.org
"Bob, thank you for brief analysis of my resume. The points you have raised were definitely strong. I will go through your thoughts and will update my resume in next one to two days. I will then send you word copy. I was very impressed from your knowledge about the job market and I hope you can find me a very suitable position where I can spend next couple of years and gain valuable experience and the salary that I deserve."
--Healthcare Systems Analyst
"Bob, I meant to tell you; love this job - probably the best job I've had in the last 2-3, and I'm pretty psyched about it." …his CTO "That's good to hear. He is doing great and is always looking to expand his role so we are very happy." (one month later..CTO continued on the hire) He popped his head in the door the other day and he said to me, "I don't know what the heck I was doing for the last three years..." It struck me and I said, "what do you mean by that?" He said I have learned more in the last couple months than I did in the 3+ years in the other place. He certainly is learning under fire. He has been fun to work with and I am ecstatic that he chose us over (offer from other Company). I hope to keep him and the rest happy. They all seem to love the place even though they have to deal with taking the train in to work, working long hours, etc.
--Project Manager & CTO, Consumer Loyalty Systems Company
"Simply put, you are awesome."
--Director, Strategic Initiatives, Telecommunications Billing & Customer care provider
Thank you again for all of your input. I landed my dream job … and couldn't be happier.
--CRM Business Partner - International MIS, Top 5 Global Biotechnology Company
"I found your approach and personality to be uplifting and confidence building. I look forward to working with you..."
--Project Management Consultant, Motivational Speaker and IronmanTriathelete.
"…I really appreciated the time you took to give me some great feedback on my resume and talk about the market. You gave me the experience that I expect from a recruiter, but had not really received in my last two job searches until you and I talked. I will keep you on the top of the list for future searches and let you know if there are any other candidates that are looking."
--Senior Principal, Insurance Data Warehousing/Business Intelligence Practice, Methodology Consulting Company
Thanks again for your help. It is invaluable. Yes, as usual everything you say does make sense.
--Program Manager, Business Intelligencem, Top 5 Global Biotechnology Company
"Thank you for the 'Interview Hints' document you sent me a while back. I believe it was instrumental in helping me land a contract position at (Major Financial Service Firm), starting on August 2. I'm very excited about the opportunity. I followed the interview tips and sent a bang-up "Thank You" e-mail afterward. I would have been much less confident before and after the interview if I hadn't read those tips."
--Database and Customer Support Analyst
"Thank you so much for being so helpful to my good friend Shellie ... I saw her last night and she RAVED about you. She liked you very much and was so impressed that you spent an hour working with her and proposed a strategy to help advance her career. She is a great believer in networking and I heard her recommending you to someone else last night, speaking of you in glowing terms. For both of you, I am delighted that I was able to bring you together!"
--Attorney, Employment Law and Health-related Law, (named by Boston Magazine as one of the SuperLawyers of Massachusetts)
"You have made a tremendous President! YOU are the one who has gotten us on track again!! Thanks to YOU!!!!"
--President, Employment Agency and Chairperson, Activities & Education - Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services
"Thank you, again, Bob. I am, as you surely realize, very much in your debt and am vastly appreciative of your professionalism and help and advice. I'm pleased and excited about this move, and looking forward to being in downtown Boston again, and even to the train commute. We will stay in touch. I'll be successful, I do not fear that. And we'll work together again."
--Sr Systems Analyst, Healthcare Analytics and Business Intelligence
"Thank you very much for your valuable insight and advice this morning. During our discussion it became obvious that I was not focusing on identifying and offering potential solutions to the "pain points" the interviewers were raising during the interview. It will definitely be included in my next round of interviews!"
--Roger Smith, VP Information Systems, Top Tier Contract Manufacturer
"You have been an 'OUTSTANDING' President Bob. Without a doubt you have driven great progress for MAPS."
--Veteran 15 year member of the Executive Board, Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services
"I am sending you the email address and other info for a recruiter who I work with and get good results. His name is Bob Norton."
--Senior Systems Analyst, Boston University affiliated Teaching Hospital
"Bob, Thank you so much for your time. Your advice is outstanding. I'll follow-up once I narrow down where I want to head. Thanks, again. Take care."
--Director of Sales, Commercial Health Plan Provider.
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