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Soraya L.

Customer Onboarding Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/17/2025

"Working with Lauren was the best recruiting experience!"

5/5

What do you like best about Captivate Talent?

They have insider roles for start ups that otherwise may not be totally accessible to the public. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Captivate Talent?

I did not dislike anything about captivate talent Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Captivate Talent:

They will search for the best possible candidates for your roles based on a myriad of conditions. She was straight to the point, kind and thorough. I appreciated that it felt like she was always on my side through the process and was always following up. She asked leading questions to make sure this role was going to be a good fit for me and for the company. Overall, she made me feel at ease through the entire process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Captivate Talent solving and how is that benefiting you?

She was able to reach out about a role I had not seen listed anywhere. She was straight to the point, kind and thorough. I appreciated that it felt like she was always on my side through the process and was always following up. She asked leading questions to make sure this role was going to be a good fit for me and for the company. Overall, she made me feel at ease through the entire process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CM

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/13/2025

"Thoughtful, supportive recruitment experience"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Captivate Talent?

I had a professional, thoughtful, and importantly human experience working with the recruiter. She was helpful, responsive, and gave me insight into the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Captivate Talent?

I didn't have any negative things working with Captivate, though there was some overlap in communication between her and the internal recruitment team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CM

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/20/2025

"Great experience!"

5/5

What do you like best about Captivate Talent?

Katie was super helpful and communicative throughout the entire process. She provided strong weekly updates and was very dedicated to sourcing a strong pipeline for us that met our needs as an organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Captivate Talent?

Sometimes there were a lot of recruiting updates to keep up with during the process, which was sometimes hard with our busy schedules. However, I think this is a testament to Katie's thoroughness and attention to detail! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Rick C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/15/2025

"An Excellent Recruiting Experience"

5/5

What do you like best about Captivate Talent?

The experience working with Justin was excellent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Captivate Talent?

There isn't anything that I can think of that would turn me off from working with them again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Captivate Talent:

I highly recommend working with Captivate, and specifically Justin, in your hunt for account executives. Justin was able to understand the nuances of the kind of people I was searching for and brought some to the table. He took feedback well and adjusted his search immediately based on our conversations. And he's simply a good person! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Captivate Talent solving and how is that benefiting you?

We were experiencing difficulties finding Sr. AE talent for open positions and Captivate solved that challenge for us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Scott C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/23/2025

"Captivate Talent Connected Me with My Dream Role at Arrellio"

5/5

What do you like best about Captivate Talent?

What I like most about Captivate Talent is their personalized approach and genuine commitment to finding the right fit. A special shoutout to Lauren Rose—her professionalism, guidance, and support made all the difference in helping me land an incredible role at Arrellio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Captivate Talent?

While my overall experience with Captivate Talent was excellent, one downside was feeling a bit pressured to seriously consider a role I knew wasn’t the right fit, before being positioned with better options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Captivate Talent:

If you're considering working with Captivate Talent, my advice is to be clear about your career goals and preferences from the start. Their team is excellent at matching you with opportunities, but it’s important to advocate for what feels right to you. Stay open to their guidance, they’re experienced and genuinely want to help you succeed. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or provide feedback during the process—it ensures the best outcome for everyone involved. And if you can, ask for Lauren Rose—her expertise and support make a world of difference! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Captivate Talent solving and how is that benefiting you?

Captivate Talent solves the problem of connecting skilled candidates with the right opportunities by understanding both the candidate's experience and career goals as well as the hiring needs of companies. For me, they simplified the job search process and matched me with a role at Arrellio that perfectly aligns with my background and aspirations. Their support made the process seamless, and landing this job has been a phenomenal experience—it’s a great fit professionally and culturally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JM

Johnny M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/21/2025

"Quick and easy placement with transparency and Communication"

5/5

What do you like best about Captivate Talent?

What I liked best about working with Tia Cianflone was her genuine dedication to finding the perfect fit for me. She took the time to truly understand my skills, goals, and what I value in a workplace. Her positivity, transparency, and proactive communication made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. It felt like I had someone in my corner every step of the way! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Captivate Talent?

Nothing. She executed everything perfectly to the T(ia)! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Captivate Talent solving and how is that benefiting you?

I had the pleasure of working with Tia Cianflone, and I can confidently say she is an outstanding recruiter. She not only helped me secure a position at a company with a much better work environment, but she also ensured I was compensated fairly for my skills and experience.

Tia's communication throughout the entire process was exceptional. She kept me informed every step of the way, promptly answering my questions and addressing any concerns. Her transparency about the role, company, and expectations made me feel confident and well-prepared.

I wholeheartedly recommend Tia Cianflone to anyone seeking a recruiter who genuinely cares about placing candidates in roles that align with their professional goals and personal values. She goes above and beyond, and her dedication truly stands out.

Thank you, Tia, for making this transition such a positive experience! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GC

Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/14/2025

"Top-Notch Recruiters Who Made Hiring Seamless and Efficient"

5/5

What do you like best about Captivate Talent?

They were extremely professional and responsive throughout the entire process. I especially appreciated their clear communication, structured approach, and how they managed our candidate pipeline. Every step was well-coordinated, and I always felt they had a strong handle on both our needs and the candidate experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Captivate Talent?

There wasn’t anything major I disliked. I'm looking forward to collaborating in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Captivate Talent:

I’ve worked with many recruiters over the years, and Captivate Talent stands out. They genuinely care about fit—for both the company and the candidate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Captivate Talent solving and how is that benefiting you?

Captivate Talent helped us fill a critical senior sales role during a time when we needed someone with both strategic and hands-on experience. They streamlined the recruiting process, surfaced strong candidates quickly, and helped us avoid wasting time on poor-fit interviews. Their support allowed us to focus on evaluating the right people instead of getting bogged down in sourcing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/30/2025

"Captivate found our Sales leader"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Captivate Talent?

Market intelligence around hiring SaaS Sales leaders in Washington D.C. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Captivate Talent?

There were no major concerns about working with Captivate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Captivate Talent solving and how is that benefiting you?

We were searching for a Sales leader to help our company scale and Captivate proved to be a valuable partner in the process. The recruiter did a great job of providing qualified candidates for our team to interview and assess and ultimately identified the right candidate. Throughout the process, Captivate provided market intelligence to help guide our search and when we ultimately found the right candidate, they did a good job in helping us to close the candidate and get them excited about the opportunity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Adam J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/19/2025

"Bri and the team at Captivate have been absolutely fantastic."

5/5

What do you like best about Captivate Talent?

The communication, Bri was absolutely amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Captivate Talent?

I have not had any issues with Captivate yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Captivate Talent:

They are the real deal, trust them and the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Captivate Talent solving and how is that benefiting you?

There were no real problems, I just felt railroaded into a position in my last company that didn't turn out to be what I expected. Captivate linking me up with Paradigm has been an incredible, refreshing change of pace in my day to day work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Nicole W.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/10/2025

"Recruited me for a new senior role"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Captivate Talent?

Very responsive and professional team. Kelsey spent a lot of time to get to know me and help make the process move quickly and effectively Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Captivate Talent?

Nothing that I can think of they were great Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.