This is part of a series of testimonials from candidates who have successfully been placed by The Execu|Search Group. This testimonial comes from Clay Clecidor; you can find our past testimonials here.

Clay Clecidor has been in the technology industry for almost a decade. Despite his experience, he found himself in need of some extra help when it came time to move on to a new role with new challenges. That’s when he began working with Bryant Vargas, a Director within The Execu|Search Group’s Information Technology division, in November.

Clay is now employed with a well-known company he’s admired for some time. He had a great experience working with Execu|Search and was happy to speak with us further about it:

On his background…

I am originally from Florida but moved to New York City years ago to follow my dream of working in technology. While studying Computer Science at Hunter College, I was fortunate enough to land my first career opportunity while still an undergraduate. This gave me a head start and allowed me to gain real-world experience while pursuing my degree. Since then, I’ve worked nearly 9 years as a Software Engineer/Consultant in various industries including Publishing, Digital Advertising, Gaming and Education.

On what he was looking for…

I was looking to switch gears when I partnered with Execu|Search. I had worked with a specific set of technologies for years, and I wanted to transition to a role where I could learn and ultimately use new programs that I was keen on learning.  My goal was to join a company that would enable me to work with these technologies full-time to gain valuable experience and broaden my skillset.

On how TESG worked to meet his needs…

Shaking things up was a major selling point for me.  I would emphasize this to other recruiters who contacted me, but they seemed more interested in keeping things easy by placing me in similar positions. Bryant welcomed the challenge, made it his top objective, and was able to deliver. He discovered a handful of opportunities which fit the criteria I desired and, ultimately, helped me land a position at a cutting-edge and fun company.

On preparing for the interview…

When Bryant first reached out to me, I happened to be in Florida wrapping up a short-term remote assignment. To circumvent the distance between us, Bryant set up a video conference so that we could meet virtually. Within a matter of days after our initial call, Bryant presented me with the opportunities he found and allowed me to pick and prioritize the ones I wanted to pursue.

Once the interviews were set, he helped me prepare for them by providing insight beyond the job descriptions; he gave me detailed information on the company’s culture and even briefed me on what the hiring managers were like.  Armed with these insights, I was able to prioritize my talking points and plan effectively for all interviews.

On his overall experience…

This was my first experience with Execu|Search, but working with Bryant was the best. He and his team are spectacular, and they were able to connect me with a company that I’m very happy to be with.  I look forward to collaborating with Execu|Search again in the future.

“Clay was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire recruitment process,” says Bryant. “He was able to clearly articulate what his “ideal” opportunity was, and we are extremely happy that he is now working within an organization that he was a big fan of prior to joining. I wish him the best of luck at his current assignment and I am positive we will work again in the future.”