At KORE1, we specialize in strategic staffing solutions across Technology, Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Healthcare IT, Creative & Digital, and Human Resources. Whether you need to scale fast or fill a critical leadership gap, we offer flexible options. Direct hire, contract-to-hire, project-based, temporary staffing, or fractional executive roles like CFOs, CTOs, and CMOs.
Our team goes deeper than the job description.
We're a relationship-first recruiting firm. We bring decades of industry-specific experience to every search. We get to know the person behind the resume and the story behind the hiring need. That’s how we consistently match the right people to the right roles. Not just on paper, but in culture, drive, and potential.
With a national reach and boutique feel, KORE1 is built to deliver talent solutions that align with your strategy, culture, and budget. We don’t just staff teams, we strengthen them. Ready to hire smarter and build faster?
Min project size
Undisclosed
Hourly rate
Undisclosed
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Irvine, CA
Year founded
Founded 2005
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Irvine , CA
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
Undisclosed
Avg. hourly rate
Undisclosed
Rating for cost
4.8
/5
What Clients Have Said
Clients praise KORE1 for delivering high-quality candidates efficiently, helping reduce HR costs. They typically work with 2-5 team members, providing strong communication and a personal touch. Specific project outcomes included successful hires from limited candidate submissions, indicating good value for cost.
KORE1 was praised for delivering projects on time and maintaining excellent communication with clients. The team conducted thorough initial meetings to streamline the sourcing process and utilized in-person meetings to ensure clarity and alignment with client needs.
Expertise in Candidate Sourcing
KORE1 demonstrated strong capabilities in sourcing candidates with niche skill sets and cultural fit, particularly for software and hardware roles. Their market knowledge and candidate database were highlighted as impressive by clients. This expertise enabled clients to interview a high percentage of submitted candidates.
Strong Relationship Management
Clients appreciated KORE1's personal touch and effective relationship management. This approach fostered trust and satisfaction, contributing to successful project outcomes and a positive client experience.
No Areas for Improvement Noted
Clients did not identify any areas for improvement for KORE1, indicating a high level of satisfaction with their services and performance across various projects.
Successful Recruitment Outcomes
KORE1 achieved notable recruitment success, such as a high interview-to-engagement ratio and successful hires for critical roles. Their ability to present fewer but more qualified candidates was valued by clients, saving them time and resources.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing for Clean Energy Company
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Confidential
Jan. - Dec. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"KORE1's knowledge of the market and their database of candidates were impressive."
Dec 11, 2025
TA Manager, TAE Technologies
Josh Groseclose
Verified
Energy & natural resources
Irvine, California
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
KORE1 provided recruiting services for a clean energy company. The team sourced and pipelined candidates for software- and hardware-related searches, evaluating their technical and soft skills.
KORE1 submitted fewer but more actionable candidates, resulting in a high interview-to-engagement ratio. The team delivered on time, conducted thorough pre-sourcing research, and impressed the client with their market knowledge and candidate database. KORE1 also held in-person meetings.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the TA manager at TAE Technologies. We develop commercial fusion power solutions and related innovations in clean energy, power management, and energy storage, aiming to deliver sustainable, environmentally friendly energy for global markets.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with KORE1?
We needed help sourcing and pipelining hard-to-find candidates that fit our culture as well as possessing niche skillset.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
KORE1 helped us with several software- and hardware-related searches for candidates with key skills. The team evaluated the candidates' technical requirements and soft skills to fit into different work cultures and teams to fill a void my teams were seeking.
What is the team composition?
We worked with 2–5 teammates from KORE1.
How did you come to work with KORE1?
I have worked with KORE1 on previous engagements. When I joined TAE, there were already on the vendor list as other clients referred KORE1 to us. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, and their company values aligned with ours.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from January–December 2024.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
KORE1's weekly submittals and interviews scheduled showed progress and success. The team submitted fewer candidates but more actionable ones we wanted to engage with. For example, if they submitted three candidates, we wanted to interview two of them.
How did KORE1 perform from a project management standpoint?
KORE1 delivered on time. They did a thorough amount of work at initial intake meetings before sourcing, allowed everyone to get up to speed early on in the process. We had in-person meetings.
What did you find most impressive about them?
KORE1's knowledge of the market and their database of candidates were impressive.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There was nothing they needed to improve.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Recruiting Services for Consulting Company
RecruitingStaffing
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. - Dec. 2025
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The personal touch and relationship management were impressive."
Dec 1, 2025
Partner, Consulting Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Irvine, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
KORE1 provided recruiting services for a consulting company. The team was tasked with recruiting a CMO and CRO for the client. The team was responsible for screening the applicants.
KORE1 successfully delivered 10 resumes, conducted three interviews, and made one hire. The team was always available, communicated effectively through in-person meetings, and managed the project well. The client also praised KORE1's personal approach and relationship management.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Partner of a consulting company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Sits on boards, grows technology companies by organic growth or by acquisition.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire KORE1 to accomplish?
Acquire the right people to grow
Keep HR costs lower
Recruit top talent
SOLUTION
How did you find KORE1?
Referral
Why did you select KORE1 over others?
High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Referred to me
How many teammates from KORE1 were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Hired the right CMO's and CRO's to grow. Screened all of the applicants and save our team a ton of time & money.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
10 resumes, 3 great interviews and 1 hire.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Spot on, always there and great communication!
What was your primary form of communication with KORE1?
In-Person Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The personal touch and relationship management were impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement or something KORE1 could have done differently?
Not at this time.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Recruiting Services for IT Company
Recruiting
Confidential
Jan. - Mar. 2021
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"KORE1's recruiters have the relationships and the experience, and they understand how to get top talent to say yes."
Oct 20, 2025
Partner, IT Company
Anonymous
Information technology
Irvine, California
11-50 Employees
Online Review
KORE1 provided recruiting services for an IT company. The team was responsible for sourcing and selecting a marketing and an accounting director for the client's growing technology firm.
Thanks to KORE1's work, the client filled the two roles quickly and within budget, allowing them to achieve their goals within the timeline. KORE1 exceeded expectations to fill the roles and ensure the client's satisfaction. The team was dedicated, experienced, and skilled at building relationships.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I'm a partner of an IT company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We help MSPs and technology companies grow towards a strategic exit.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire KORE1 to accomplish?
We needed to hire quickly within our budget
SOLUTION
How did you find KORE1?
Referral
Why did you select KORE1 over others?
High ratings
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from KORE1 were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We needed to place a marketing director and an accounting director at a growing technology firm.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We were able to hire the two roles quickly and within budge. The company was able to achieve the goals within the timeline.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes, they went above and beyond to fill the roles and make sure the client was happy.
What was your primary form of communication with KORE1?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their dedication to the work. You can tell they are very experienced and understand relationships. To get a great hire, there is a lot more that goes into the process then people realize. Timing, the offer, the fit. KORE1's recruiters have the relationships and the experience, and they understand how to get top talent to say yes.
Are there any areas for improvement or something KORE1 could have done differently?
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