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We understand the nuances inherent to the roles we fill because we’ve been in those leadership roles or worked alongside those executives during our experience at world-class companies.

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How We Work

We act as a true extension of your team and believe in complete transparency and integrity. Our close partnership delivers the best outcomes. We’re obsessed with the perfect fit.

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Pep Talks

Sometimes we all need a Pep Talk. These short, thought-provoking videos cover topics like job search resilience, pushing outside of your comfort zone, embracing the unexpected and manifesting success.

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Epitome At a Glance

“Epitome has been a great partner —thoughtful, efficient, professional—in helping us with our internal team build as well as supporting portfolio company search needs.”
— Large, middle-market Private Equity client
“I have never been part of the job hiring process where the executive recruiter had an in-depth understanding of my future goals and aspirations aligned with the expectations and needs of the company. I am grateful for the partnership and the collaboration between all the parties, but especially for the coaching and the encouragement I was given throughout the process. That’s the Epitome competitive advantage.”
— HR executive who was placed by Epitome
 
“Epitome has helped fill multiple senior and executive searches for our company - a fast-moving and demanding startup - and we keep going back to them to help as we grow - great partners!”
— Colin Van Ostern, President & COO (Alumni Ventures )

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"Nurture your long-term self instead of your insatiable short-term self." - Jamie Varon
"Nurture your long-term self instead of your insatiable short-term self." - Jamie Varon

Seven years ago, to the day, I made a life and career-changing decision to leave a role and company that didn’t fit and pursue joining a startup tackling a cause near and dear to me.

Listen to the whispers.
Listen to the whispers.

When I tell people how I got into executive search, I always start by saying “there was a whisper in my ear about it for many, many years.”

I was listening to one of our client's Founders being interviewed
I was listening to one of our client's Founders being interviewed

I was listening to one of our client's Founders being interviewed about the incredible journey it took to get this consumer products business to where it is today: profitable, PE-sponsored, and thriving.

How do we go from ‘Strength to Strength’ as we progress in our careers and our lives?
How do we go from ‘Strength to Strength’ as we progress in our careers and our lives?

More and more frequently I hear: “I just want to do something meaningful in this next role or opportunity.” Arthur Brooks’ book “Strength to Strength” encapsulates a 7-year journey he went on to understand the underpinnings of making a successful transition in one’s career.

I started a business book club when I worked at Dunkin'​. Nerdy, I know.
I started a business book club when I worked at Dunkin'​. Nerdy, I know.

I was a good and disciplined student but never an academic geek. I’m definitely a business geek. The book club was spawned by a great leader, Jon Luther, who had taken over as CEO of the business and bought the book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins for the entire company.

Do not sit around while candidates collect offers
Do not sit around while candidates collect offers

We are negotiating an offer for a high-profile role with a candidate. An active candidate, we know we are competing for her against other employers. My client asked “doesn’t it make sense to let her get all of the offers in her processes and then decide? Then we’ll know she really wants us?” My answer is no.

I didn’t “fall into” recruiting. I chose executive search on purpose.
I didn’t “fall into” recruiting. I chose executive search on purpose.

I was reading the post of another search professional yesterday and she shared a VERY common line that you’ll hear in the industry: “I fell into search.” Every time I hear it, it sparks a guttural response inside of me!

"Life and business is like the changing seasons. You cannot change the seasons, but you can change yourself."
"Life and business is like the changing seasons. You cannot change the seasons, but you can change yourself."

My dad was laid off from his job as a software developer for Wall Street trading programs as he neared retirement. He had spent 10 years at the company and was the go-to ‘fixer’ for broken code that at times could render an entire trading platform useless.

"Thinking like a scientist involves more than just reacting with an open mind. It means being actively open-minded."
"Thinking like a scientist involves more than just reacting with an open mind. It means being actively open-minded."

I love reading business books and thought-provoking books about growth mindset, personal development, and books that make me think differently.

It’s always a good time to job search.
It’s always a good time to job search.

It’s always a good time to job search. It’s always a good time to switch out of a job that doesn’t inspire you or help you grow in the right direction.

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