Candidate Testimonials

"I was thrilled in 1995 when I met with Denise Grant of Dana Associates and got my first true sales job. She was thorough, honest, and a 'tough coach' who made sure I was well prepared. In 2006, I again sought her services when it was time to make another career change; I was not disappointed. Denise is intuitive, effective and the best recruiter I have ever met. I would not hesitate to work with her again and have given her name to others. When you want the best, my recommendation is look for the person who will not sugarcoat the process."

"Dana Associates has a strong tradition of working with exceptional sales professionals in identifying and finding the next step in their careers. This organization carefully considers each person's credentials and desires, and then matches them to appropriate opportunities in the marketplace. Under the leadership of Denise Grant, Dana Associates has become the specialty boutique for job-hunters looking to advance their careers in sales and sales management. Denise is a powerful business person who blends persistence on behalf of her candidates with an eye towards her clients' discerning recruiting needs. Her success rate for both candidates and clients is exceptional."

"She is amazing... she really got to know me. I got the most constructive criticism that I ever had. Denise focused me on the job search; it was a real collaborative effort...side-by-side, coaching, mentoring. I would not have gotten this job without her!"

"Dana Associates is one of the very few recruiting firms more interested in the 'person' than the 'placement'. Denise Grant required a number of meetings and conversations with me to better understand what I wanted to do, where my career could go, where I wanted to go, and the steps I needed to take to get there. She was especially interested in how I would fit in the culture of the company, not in the quick placement. Contrary to other firms that act like recruiting 'sweat shops', where you are a resume with their job openings, Dana associates takes a unique, specialized, and individual approach to finding the right job, not the fastest job or quick commission. I would recommend any top performer in sales who is seeking a new opportunity to work with Dana Associates."

"When making a career change, there is no stronger partner than Dana Associates. Their expertise goes beyond recruiting. Candidates and prospective employers benefit from the attention to career analysis, counseling, and coaching. During my interviews, clients of Dana Associates praised the caliber of candidates presented by Denise and her staff. The trust and confidence hiring managers' have in Dana Associates opened doors to great companies and terrific jobs, cutting my search time to weeks."

"After 10 years in field sales, I was looking to change industries. Denise and her staff worked with me to identify my strengths and goals as a way of defining my "best fit" or "dream position". Denise's prep work for interviews was excellent and had me fully prepared for the firms I would meet which allowed me to be comfortable in the interview process. Denise's assessment of my skills and sales methods was excellent; I found that dream position and I could not be happier."