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  Candidates:  "I first met Steve in 1997 and his firm, Burchard and Associates, placed me with a company in a corporate controller role that was a perfect fit for my background and skillset. Steve took the time to get to know me personally during the entire process and I always felt like he was on my team. Throughout the years, we have continued to stay in touch and I consider Steve to be a trusted and respected career advisor for me. Steve knows the market better than anyone in the industry and whether you are looking for a job in accounting or finance or need to hire someone in those fields, Burchard and Associates, is definitely the premier professional search firm in St. Louis." Bryan Graiff, CPA Chief Financial Officer & Vice President - Finance & Administration Whelan Security "I met with several different headhunters during my most recent job search and had varying levels of satisfaction, ranging from "are you kidding me?" to "that was really well done!". Working with Steve was definitely in the "really well done" category. I immediately felt comfortable working with Steve. There was no wasted time, no beating around the bush, just good solid representation and forthright presentation of the job opportunity. I was well prepared to meet with interviewers and the negotiation process was straightforward and honest. I really felt that I could trust Steve. My decision process was aided by Steve's involvement since I knew that I had the complete picture. I would recommend Burchard & Associates to anyone looking for professional financial placement." Chuck Mannix Manager of Income Taxes Ameren Corporation Clients: "Reuters America has partnered with Burchard & Associates on all types of finance & accounting placements over the past 5 years. Burchard & Associates has become one of our preferred partners for these roles. They have demonstrated an outstanding ability to truly understand the tangible & intangible attributes we desire in our candidates. Further, they were very successful at appropriately managing the end-to-end process with us so that we only get the right types of candidates & move them through the process effectively. We have found the candidates from Burchard & Associates are good hires & make great long-term employees. I recommend Burchard & Associates for all your Finance roles." Jim Fox Senior VP, Finance Reuters America "I have been a client of Burchard & Associates, Inc. for several years and view them as a partner in placing the correct individual in the correct job. I have always found them honorable and easy to work with when searching for candidates. They are not the type of recruiter that sends me everyone in their database that slightly qualifies, but have the distinct ability to bring me candidates that best qualify for the position that I have open. My best compliment is that although I am currently happy in my current employment, if I were looking for a position or a career move, I would choose Burchard & Associates, Inc to serve me." Larry Millburg Managing Supervisor Performance Management Ameren Corporation "We have worked with Burchard & Associates since 1991, and have found them to be the most effective financial recruiters in St. Louis. When provided with position specifications for an opening, they quickly present a short list of candidates who meet the requirements and can do the job. Their in-depth reference checking has supplemented ours, and we feel has led to increased retention times. We recommend them for any level of financial placement." Bailey Hurley V.P., Human Resources Viasystems Group, Inc. The following are my own personal opinions based on my observations and interactions with Steve. I have worked with Steve for several years to recruit all different levels from manager to executive. Steve is different than other recruiters. By different, I mean better. He not only finds great candidates for you, he spends extra time with you to ensure he understands exactly what type of candidate will best fit the current and future needs and dynamics of the company. His screening process has also proven invaluable as a tool for evaluating candidates and providing recommendations to potential employers. Steve not only attracts great candidates with his reputation, he also finds great candidates through his excellent connections to talent in St. Louis. He cares not only about filling a company's open positions, but also about helping the candidate, you, and the company succeed. Steve is not only personable, professional, and a valuable resource, I consider him a friend. In my opinion, he is one of the best recruiters in St. Louis. Rick Isaak VP, Controller Panera, LLC I have worked with Steve since 1976. Unlike most of his clients, I have worked with him both as a client and as co-consultant on projects when I was in the consulting business. After knowing Steve for all these years I can say with no reservation that he has the highest integrity of anyone in his industry and has been very effective at meeting my needs during my tenure with three major St. Louis companies. In my present capacity as Vice President, Human Resources with the Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc., Steve and his team have been a valuable resource for us on a national level. In fact, I just finished working with Steve and his team to successfully complete three critical recruiting projects. David M. Gianini V.P., Human Resources Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. |
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