Steve John

About Steve John

WHY I\'M THE STRATEGIC PARTNER YOU NEED:Leveraging my 20+ years of technical recruiting expertise, I partner with leaders at top companies to transform recruiting into a competitive advantage. My expertise, reach, and precision elevate your team\'s performance—enabling you to secure elite talent and build high-performing teams that drive business growth.Ranked in the Top 1% of recruiters on LinkedIn and trusted by top executives at global Fortune 100 companies, I\'ve been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc. for my expertise and proven results.I specialize in sourcing & recruiting elite Engineering & Technology talent for critical, hard-to-fill roles—connecting you with top talent other firms can\'t reach. Backed by a 97% client satisfaction rating, I deliver unmatched results with speed & precision.WHY PARTNERING WITH ME DRIVES RESULTS:When your reputation is on the line, you need the best. One wrong hire can derail your team\'s performance. I’m not a recruiter—I’m a HEADHUNTER! I hunt down A-players and secure talent that drives results. I don’t post ads & pray, spam inboxes, or rely on job boards. I target. I persuade. I deliver. Partner with the expert Fortune 100 executives trust—that’s why my clients secure elite talent, develop high-performing teams & consistently outperform their competitors. Would you rather work with someone who just posts ads and hopes the right candidate applies—or someone who actually HUNTS for talent? Harnessing my deep recruiting expertise, vast talent network, and cutting-edge AI & Machine Learning technology, I help you: Uncover hidden talent—gain a competitive edge Hire smarter & faster—with strategy, speed & expertise Save time & money—eliminate costly hiring mistakesWHY THE BEST CHOOSE ME:The world’s leading companies rely on my expertise to secure elite talent and build world-class teams. As their trusted Strategic Partner, I tackle critical recruiting needs that accelerate business growth. The right staffing partner isn’t a cost—it’s your smartest investment, lifting the burden of filling critical roles & giving you the strategic advantage you need to succeed. Smart leaders understand this—and outperform those who don’t. Armed with 10+ advanced sourcing & recruiting certifications and state-of-the-art recruiting tools, I execute with surgical precision to source & engage the best talent in the country.Having been the top performer on an 80+ person recruiting team at a $50B global Fortune 100 firm, I set the standard for excellence in talent acquisition. I deliver results—not excuses!

Experience

1. Executive Director, Talent Strategy & Client Delivery

   Valor Technology Group Global Retained Search Firm Better Talent. Better Results

   Oct 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Today’s hiring landscape is crowded, noisy, and increasingly deceptive—making elite talent harder than ever to identify and secure. Smart leaders understand that open positions present both a challenge and an opportunity, and how you respond today shapes your success tomorrow. I help leaders transform recruiting into a competitive advantage by securing elite talent and building high-performing teams that drive business growth. That’s why the world’s leading companies partner with me: I solve their most critical recruiting needs, help them hire smarter & faster, and deliver results they can’t replicate on their own.Delivering those results requires expertise, strategy, and time. I leverage my deep recruiting knowledge and cutting-edge technology to strategically source & vet elite talent, saving you time & money while eliminating costly hiring mistakes.Recognized as one of the Top Recruiters in the country, I understand firsthand the challenges of securing elite talent—and deliver unmatched results with speed, quality & precision!If you\'re struggling to find quality candidates, your recruiting team lacks the time, resources, or expertise to meet your hiring needs, or your current staffing partners consistently fall short of expectations—I can help. I have the resources & expertise to overcome these challenges and deliver results!Why the Best Choose Us:1. Our clients get results! We have a relentless focus on results and superior service. Regardless of your hiring needs and location, we can assist you.3. Strategic Partner to over two-thirds of the Fortune 500!4. An Experienced Recruiting Team: We employ an elite team of recruiters who all rank among the Top 1% in the country. When you partner with us, you get expert help on your situation.5. Our slogan says it all: Better Talent. Better Results.® Simply put, the better the staffing firms and recruiters you work with, the better quality candidates and results you will get.

Education

• Duke University

  ►Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Sciences and Technology

• Harvard Business School Executive Education

  ►Executive Education

  2019 — 2019

• MIT Sloan Executive Education

  ►Executive Education

  2018 — 2018

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  ►Executive Education

  2010 — 2016

• Wharton Executive Education

  ►Leadership Development Program

  2008 — 2008

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  ►Executive Education

  2018 — 2018

Skills

• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Employee Development & Coaching
• Conflict Management & Resolution
• Personnel Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Contract Management & Negotiations
• Project Management
• Hiring & Onboarding
• Strategic Sourcing
• Recruiting
• Client Management
• Crm
• Staff Augmentation
• Strategy
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Global Talent Acquisition
• Talent Management
• Training & Organizational Development
• Full Lifecycle Recruiting
• Continuous Improvement
• Talent Acquisition
• Contract Recruitment
• Human Resources
• Interviewing & Evaluating Talent
• Building & Managing Relationships
• Customer Service
• Internet and Social Media Recruiting
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Interview Preparation
• Talent Assessment
• Employee Relations & Team Building
• Oral & Written Communication