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Dana M.

Account Manager, Channel

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/9/2021

"High Quality Recruitment & Quick Timeline to Hire!"

5/5

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I was reached out to by Katie Ostrander at Candidate labs with a job that perfectly aligned with my experience. She was able to effectively explain the company and position, and lined up my first internal interview within a few days. She was so helpful throughout the entire interview and negotiation process, really a wonderful resource to have!

I was not actively looking for a new position, but am really happy Katie reached out, because this role is the perfect fit for my skillset and interests. This definitely proved to me Candidate Labs knows what they are looking for! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

Katie's industry expertise about both the account management/account exec roles and the computer software industry & her in-depth company knowledge

Katie is also very knowledgeable about the recruitment process from both the company's end and the candidate's end. I felt comfortable giving her feedback of my process and felt that her insights really helped my experience through the interviews as well.

Finally, she always got me quick and thorough feedback, so I was never left wondering how I did. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

I really do not have any negative feedback. In previous experience working through recruiters, they are often pushy and aggressive. Katie was the opposite, super helpful and always positioned my interests first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

Candidate Labs helped me find my home at my next career. They were able to assist me with any and all questions I had about the company, the industry and the role. I am now happily employed with the new company and I can confidently saw Katie was a big part in that! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Candidate Labs Reviews & Provider Details

Candidate Labs is a search firm built as a technology company. Founded by repeat entrepreneurs, our team specializes in placing highly entrepreneurial and impactful talent at emerging technology companies. Companies we've helped scale include: Notion, Retool, Deel, Coda, Modern Treasury, dbt Labs, Tome, EvenUp, Airbase, Lattice, Pathlight, Sentry.io, Fingerprint, Persona, Pinwheel, Aurora Solar, Finch, Mindbloom, Twingate, CodeSignal, Whatnot, Lumos Identity, and more. What we do: executive and professional search for companies that want access to highly entrepreneurial and impactful talent. Functions we cover: go-to-market, product, design, engineering, finance, and operations.

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Bela E.

Director Of Operations

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/21/2024

"Organized, helpful, thorough"

4/5

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

Their interviews were well done, the candidates came primed and prepared, and their data tracking was detailed and helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

We hired two recruiting agencies at the same time, in order to fill the role as quickly as possible. I have nothing bad to say about CL, although we ended up hiring a candidate from the other agency - I think that candidate was actually on their prospecting list so it was probably more on us for not just giving them the space to own all of the outreach. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Candidate Labs:

They're a great company to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

We contracted Candidate Labs to help us source a Director of Marketing. They were clear communicators who helped make the process easy for both potential candidates and our internal team so that nothing slipped through the cracks. They were really on top of it with followup and speed of communication (which is one of our core values, so it was surprising and welcomed to see that level of owner-like commitment from an agency). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashley W.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/30/2023

"Talented team in a class all by itself!"

5/5

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

They took the time to get to know us as a company and listened intently to what we were looking for in a candidate. From there, they crafted a thoughtful overview of our company to present to potential candidates, created a comprehensive candidate scorecard to help guide the search, and continuously communicated to our hiring team. They continued to refine the process by openly accepting and listening to our feedback. Ultimately, their system proved 100% effective as we hired the best candidate for this role! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

I have nothing but positive feedback to provide Candidate Labs! Their personable and collaborative approach to the recruiting process made the experience all the more positive! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Candidate Labs:

After working with countless recruiters throughout the years, I can honestly say Candidate Labs is second to none! Their in-depth process from start to finish sets them apart from all others in their industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

Candidate Labs successfully helped our company hire the Head of Marketing role we had been actively recruiting for via our website, various job boards, and other recruiters. The process from start to finish was the most favorable search experience! By trusting Candidate Labs to find the best of the best, we could focus on our day-to-day work and show up for weekly syncs to discuss the candidate pipeline, interviews, etc. Their professionalism and expertise made the process extremely enjoyable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carrie W.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/27/2023

"Expert Guidance and Personal Attention - A Search Firm that Goes Above & Beyond"

5/5

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

Working with Candidate Labs has been a refreshing experience compared to other search firms I have worked with previously. I appreciate my recruiter's candid approach throughout the process, especially the follow-up after each step. Communication & feedback was top-notch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

The only downside is that Candidate Labs is not the sole search firm for all the opportunities I was involved in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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My recruiter was also able to offer individualized guidance & insight on companies' culture, values, and expectations, along with tips on industry salary range and compensation benchmarks. Candidate Labs has a deep understanding of the industry and can identify candidates with the right skills and experience. The firm prioritizes communication and relationship building, which includes regular updates, feedback, and responsiveness, creating a better experience for both companies & candidates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

Candidate Labs was able to provide access to job opportunities that were not necessarily advertised which gives candidates an advantage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andrea J.

Director of Growth

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/21/2023

"Wonderful experience working with my recruiter"

5/5

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

I've worked with other recruiters before and always felt the dynamic was very one-sided: the recruiters were always adamantly focused on simply filling the role, and not necessarily focused on finding the right person for the role and have it be a mutually beneficial fit for both sides. With Candidate Labs, I felt that my recruiter was just as focused on understanding what I wanted in my next role, and making sure it was aligned with what I was looking for, as they were focused on finding the right fit for the role for their client, the startup. Once I made it to the offer stage, I had full confidence that this was not only the right company for me, but that I was also the right person for the role as well. Candidate Labs also made the offer stage seamless for me because they managed all of my expectations with their client so that by the time I had an offer, it was already aligned with what I was looking for and all I needed to do was sign. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

I can't think of any negatives working with Candidate Labs! The only thing I would have changed in the process is to batch more interviews together (so instead of 1 individual interview, setting up two back to back interviews to minimize having to take time away from your other responsibilities). That being said, this could have been something their client requested and Candidate Labs has no control over. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Candidate Labs:

Be open, honest and genuine with your recruiter at Candidate Labs so they know exactly what you're looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

I was looking for a new Growth role at an early stage startup that was passionate about its customers and had a strong, positive team culture with an incredible leadership team. With Candidate Lab's support and help I was able to find my perfect next role and couldn't be more excited to join my new team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Liam F.

Executive Vice President Of Sales

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/10/2023

"Disruptive search model that gets results"

5/5

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

Data-driven approach

Flexible engagement

Deep business understanding

Peel layers back to understand the ideal candidate profile

Strong candidate funnel management

Great tooling to aid collaboration

Benchmarking tools

Tremendous partnering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

There is nothing to really highlight here. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Candidate Labs:

If you are a fast-scaling SaaS business, I highly recommend the team at Candidate Labs to support your people growth engine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

From the outset, you know you are dealing with a different model from the Candidate Labs team. As founder-led, VC-backed start-up themselves, they understand how to partner with start / scale ups. They get to the heart of the business need and apply their data-driven approach to candidate profiling and outreach to precise effect. The client team then delivers with flexibility, tenacity and outstanding teaming! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dewey F.

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/8/2023

"Best recruiting experience of my career"

5/5

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

Matt helped me find a new role that builds on my previous experience but is a step up from what I have been doing previously. I am grateful and thrilled that he proactively brought the opportunity to my attention, and for all of his guidance throughout the interview process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

Nothing - in fact, this is the best experience I have ever had working with a placement firm. I had a great experience and would happily work with Matt and Candidate Labs again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Candidate Labs:

Don't be afraid to ask your recruiting partner for help along the way. Matt was an invaluable partner in providing feedback on my case study, and with negotiations during the offer phase. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

I was unhappy in my role and was actively working with several different recruiters and firms to locate my next role in my career. Matt Giovatti from Canaidate Labs proactively contacted me with an exciting opportunity that exactly matched what I was looking to do next. He was helpful, communicative, and responsive throughout the entire process and offered me valuable feedback and insights at every phase of the interview process. I ultimately received a job offer which I accepted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joel M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/8/2023

"Used Candidate Labs for hiring, just used them to get hired!"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

I like the human contact I had with Candidate Labs as a hiring manager. I was able to work with their team to articulate my ideal candidate, tuning expectations as the search progressed. My experience with the team was positive enough that, when I was seeking a new job for myself, I reached out to Candidate Labs directly. I knew they'd have a solid understanding of the roles for which they were recruiting, making my job hunt a lot easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

Like with most recruiters, Candidate Labs is best suited for the recruitment of individual contributors, those with 3-5 years of experience. I'd love to see a more senior-focused recruitment version of Candidate Labs in the future! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Candidate Labs:

Ultimately, modern recruiting requires a filter to separate suitable candidates from unsuitable candidates (or suitable roles from unsuitable ones). These filters need to change and flex as your search progresses. Whomever you choose as your recruiter, make sure an actual human is available to regularly check in -- one who takes time to both understand your criteria and adjust them as necessary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a hiring manager, it's hard to source and filter good candidates. When looking for a job, it's hard to find a truly suitable position. Candidate Labs has helped me with both by combining a solid search capability with an actual human who's listening to what I need and what I'm looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Preston S.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/5/2023

"Best Recruiter I’ve Ever Worked With"

5/5

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

The communication Lauren and I had was extremely refeshing and helpful having gone through this process multiple times and always ending up frustrated and sending repeated emails. She would always check in with me after every interview and gave me great feedback, as well as preparing me for my next conversation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

There was nothing that I disliked about working with Candidate Labs. Lauren made everything extremely easy for me and really helped relieve a lot of the stress that typically comes with this process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Candidate Labs:

For someone who is searching for a job, I cannot reccomend working with Lauren enough. It was very difficult to find a recruiter who genuinely cared about the process and would stay in touch throughout, but she provided just that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

I was laid off about a month ago and my recruiter, Lauren Howard, reached out on LinkedIn about an exciting opportunity with a growing startup in the healthcare tech space. Over the past month I have worked with a number of recruiters from other companies that have been very non responsive, and did not seem like they cared about helping me find my next role. That was not the case with Candidate Labs. Lauren was extremely communicative throughout the entire process from start to finish, and helped me to feel extremely prepared for every interview/presentation I had. We built a great relationship and she seemed like she was genuinely happy for me to move forward with this opportunity. I cannot recommend Candidate Labs and Lauren enough. I will definitely be working with her again, as well as referring my former colleagues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yvette R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/2/2023

"Outstanding search firm with dedicated team and diligent process"

5/5

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

Candidate Labs takes a personal approach to the search process. They dive deep to understand each position's most critical technical and personal factors and do everything they can to source candidates that exemplify these. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

Nothing - Candidate Labs is truly an excellent company. Next time we need to conduct a search, Candidate Labs will be the first company we reach out to! I highly recommend Candidate Labs to any company for their candidate search needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Candidate Labs:

Choose Candidate Labs! You will be impressed with their service, process, and people, and establish a meaningful partner for all your search needs. Working with them has been tremendous for our growth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

Candidate Labs helped us find the perfect candidate for a specific, hard-to-fill role. They excelled in listening to our needs, wants, and nice-to-haves and set up rigorous search parameters to meet these factors. The success in filling this role came from Candidate Labs' excellent team members and meticulous process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kristine S.

Human Resources Consultant and Coach

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/27/2023

"Finally a firm that ACTUALLY cares about you!"

5/5

What do you like best about Candidate Labs?

I loved how people/candidate-centered the process was. Lauren was always there to answer any questions for me and ensured that I had all the information I might need before and after the interviews with the organization.

The interviewing experience can be incredibly stressful, but I felt at ease and informed throughout the process. It was nice to feel so cared for as a candidate with their open communication! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Candidate Labs?

I didn't dislike anything! It was a joy to work with Lauren, and although I ultimately took another role in the end, I have to admit that working with Candidate Labs was one of the best experiences I have had working with a search firm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Candidate Labs:

My only recommendation would be to work with them! I had a great experience as a candidate and would love to work with them as a client in the future as well. If you want to have a headache free experience as a candidate OR a client, I highly recommend using Candidate Labs! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Candidate Labs solving and how is that benefiting you?

I wasn't actively looking for a role, but Lauren reached out with a role that was an amazing fit for my experience. After my first conversation with Lauren, she got me incredibly excited about the company/role and always kept me up to date on the process during the entire process, which was incredibly helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.