From Clients

"Friedman Associates originally placed me with a prominent Fortune 50 company. I have subsequently used the firm for multiple recruiting assignments during the past 9 years with excellent success in every case. Principals, not associates, complete each assignment and the quality shows. The candidates presented are actionable and closely fit the stated profiles yielding a high success rate. I can highly recommend the firm and personally prefer Friedman Associates relative to larger, more well-known 'executive recruiting brands.'" – Bo Andersen, VP Business Development Honeywell

"When you hire Friedman Associates to fill your executive positions, they provide you with access to talent across the country and world. They listen to your needs, and understand finding the right individual is more than just matching skill sets."
– Bob Ostryniec, VP North American OperationsHeinz Corporation

"Friedman Associates conducted a difficult search for us.   We had demanding requirements and a small pool of candidates to choose from.   They remained persistent and uncompromising.   They were successful because they learned our business, completely understood our needs, and maintained an excellent level of communication with our company." – Ken Tasch, President MSI  

"Friedman Associates, LLC, defines responsiveness, discretion and professionalism."
– Bob Behn, President Marlin Firearms Co.

 

From Candidates

 "My experience with Friedman Associates was extremely satisfying and successful.  Their down-to-earth approach made me feel quite at ease.  They were skilled at asking the questions needed to determine the fit between the hiring firm and myself. They were able to provide me with a significant amount of information about the hiring company and gave me insight into the personalities of the people with whom I would interview. They consistently followed up after each interview and provided immediate feedback.   Amy made the whole process a delightful experience. I consider myself very lucky to have been able to work with her."

"Friedman Associates is a highly professional, executive recruiting firm. The company's staff are among the most knowledgeable and diligent individuals that I have encountered in the executive recruiting industry. The firm is responsive and client-focused. Friedman Associates expertly manages the needs of companies while matching the right opportunities with the right professionals."

 "Amy was outstanding throughout the search process. The turnaround time from receiving my resume to contacting me was extremely quick. Once she felt she had a strong fit, she notified me within two days of receiving my resume to begin a dialogue.  From there, the process moved very rapidly and within a week I was being interviewed by the hiring company. Throughout the process I felt that Amy was on my side rather than working exclusively for her client. She provided me with certain insights into the people at the potential employer and acted as a go-between between the employer and myself. I used her throughout the entire negotiation process and maintain contact with her now, and am likely to do so for many years to come."

"GREAT energy and tenacity in challenging me to clearly define my career short and long term goals....the result was a very clear game plan developed to help attack focused opportunity targets. They have significant contacts and relationships within the executive levels, helping to quickly engage in opportunity discussions."

"In the five years I've been involved with Friedman Associates, they have exhibited the utmost professionalism and discretion you should come to expect from professionals such as Amy. But what is not lost in all the business discussions is the personalized attention she manages to give you. You are not just a number."

"From the initial contact through final offer, I found the staff extremely competent and professional. Communication throughout the whole process was frequent enough so that I was never left uninformed about the status. This firm demonstrated to me that they were committed to finding the right combination of opportunity and fit for both the individual and hiring company"

"Working with Friedman Associates was a great experience moving to a new role in a new organization. They had some valuable insights into the transition from one company to another based on their experience in my industry. That industry knowledge also allowed them to understand the types of candidates who would be a good fit for different roles. I would welcome the opportunity to work with them in the future."

From other recruiting firms

"Amy is well known within our worldwide network for sourcing and placing top level candidates that have it all; candidates with name brand educations with fast track careers employed by well known and respected companies.  I believe she is successful because she works hard, and just as importantly, with integrity.  I'm honored to be affiliated with Friedman Associates."

"I have worked as a business partner with Friedman Associates since 1995. During that time I have marveled at their ability to understand their clientele and strive for excellence in filling clients' needs. I would highly recommend them to any blue chip company or candidate that is considering utilizing their services."

"They're as professional as they come. They understand where the hiring manager is coming from, highly strategic in culling candidates and have the insight to present only the right ones for the best fit."

 "Dean Search has partnered with Friedman Associates on a number of searches. We found that they continually bring energy, enthusiasm and insight into each project we have embraced together. They have the ability to clearly understand job criteria, and the candidate nuances that lead to a successful closure."

 "I have had the pleasure of working with the dynamic staff of Friedman Associates since 1996.  I have absolute trust and confidence in the quality of their work as well as their professionalism. They align themselves with only the highest respected client companies and candidates. I am proud to have them as partners and friends."

 "In today's society and business world, it is very comforting to know that there are still some professional recruiters that still hold high ethical standards. In discussing matters and positions, I know Friedman Associates will keep these discussions confidential and work honestly and diligently to the best of their abilities. It has been an extreme pleasure to know them for several years."