KORE1

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was the Director of Operations for a software development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with KORE1?

We needed to fill critical positions.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

KORE1 provided recruitment services. We needed to hire software engineers to support our growth.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 members of KORE1’s team.

How did you come to work with KORE1?

Someone referred KORE1 to me. I chose them over other providers because they had high ratings.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January 2022–April 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

KORE1 successfully filled five positions for us. The hires met our expectations in terms of skills and performance.

How did KORE1 perform from a project management standpoint?

KORE1’s project management was exceptional. We primarily communicated via virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

KORE1’s white glove service and attention to detail were impressive.

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.

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.

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?

Nothing, they were great