“Ken Leiner creates a culture that listens a lot more than talks; asking really good questions to understand everyone’s best interests….Integrity is a big part of the KLA brand. In this business, you can’t be as consistently successful over the years as they are, without it. Other recruiting companies I’ve worked with just throw everything at you. I know that if Ken, Frank or Amy call me they’ve got something to say and I’ll listen; whether it’s the search, a person, the industry or something going on–and if it’s a problem we’re going to address it head on and that goes to the core of their integrity as to how it affects business.”

—Kimberly Baker, Vice President, Public Sector, RedSeal Networks

“I had an amazing experience... I would say individualized service, exceptional coaching, and honest feedback are three things that stood out. Ken was really, really engaging and very, very personalized, which made a huge difference… and was very deliberate and honest. He does a great job of helping you prepare to transition, and what to expect, with a lot of good career advice.. It’s that personalized connection – you’re not a commodity; you’re not a piece on the chessboard. Ken was invested in me being successful.”

—Stephen Ripley, BetterUp

“I’ve been working with Ken, Frank and KLA for 20 years. They’re highly professional, give me a straight scoop and an honest assessment, and present candidates of great value. Finding good people takes time, it doesn’t happen overnight…

The candidates KLA have placed with me have met or surpassed my expectations. They have helped the company grow. And that’s because there’s a trust level on both sides.

What KLA does is to truly understand the goals, requirements, the value of the candidates, and the company culture, and those perspectives make a difference. They value the person looking, and the person hiring, and support them more than any other recruiter I’ve ever seen, resulting in quality candidates that fit the job and become long lasting employees.

Other recruiters try to fit a square peg into a round hole, sending you the same list of names whether they’re selling airplanes or toilet paper. “

—Alfredo Perez, SVP, Business Development, Behavioral Recognition Systems (BRS Labs)

“Ken really does a good job of matching up what my requirements are and screens very appropriately so candidates I do see… at least 90% of them… their skills are pretty well matched to what my business requirements are. You can even quote me on that if you want to.”

—John Albanese, Regional Sales Manager

“I have worked together with Ken and Ken Leiner Associates for about 15 years both as a hiring manager and individual looking for a new role. KLA always delivered quality candidates."

– Sara Hobson, VP, Federal Sales at CyberRes, a Micro Focus line of business

“Unlike most recruiters I’ve experienced, Ken Leiner and his team genuinely care about their candidates and the companies they recruit for, embodying quality, integrity and passion. Moreover, Ken was an early supporter of MiTS. Recognizing the lack of diversity in the IT industry, he embraced our vision from the beginning. He was instrumental in helping us put together a plan to help grow the organization with programs and training to help our members excel and navigate their careers. He has a strong track record of placing many of our minority candidates, including me.”

— Mark Hill, Founder, Minorities in Technology Sales (MiTS), andNational Accounts Manager, Hitachi Data Systems

“Each candidate is afforded the time to go through an intensive screening process with the CEO, Ken Leiner, to mutually determine strengths, weaknesses and personality styles to ensure proper placement. No other firm takes this much interest in the caring and nurturing of long term relationships.

Throughout my years of experience with KLA for placement, I have always been treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality. When opportunities are presented to me, KLA recruiters openly share the pros and cons and really try to look at things from my perspective, not just the recruiter perspective. Plus, having direct access to the company leadership really takes the entire experience to another level. You do not feel like a number in a big system! I have also used KLA for hiring multiple members of my sales team. The huge value that KLA brings is that the candidates have been thoroughly vetted, so they bring me talent which I know is going to be a good fit; it’s just a matter of seeing if the chemistry is there.”

– Mahesh Desai, Sales Leader

“I’ve been working with Frank and Ken since 199­3 as both a candidate and a hiring manager. On the hiring end, the investment I make with KLA means the time and money is very well spent… they’re usually SPOT ON. Nine times out of ten, the first or second resume I get is the person I want to hire, saving me an incredible amount of time and creating a profitable outcome.

I’ve come in contact with roughly 35 – 40 other recruiters in my career. Working with KLA is one of the best and easiest to work with… Their approach has included coaching me through decision criteria and making alternative recommendations that usually pan out better than my original thinking. They want me to make the right hire as much as I do… And speaking as a candidate, Frank and Ken have placed me at… Object Design and Deltek, and by far they’ve been the best fits and among the most successful positions I‘ve had in my career.”

— The late Brian Murphy, VP, End Point Division, Beyond Trust, 2012

“He understood what I was looking for. He understood my capabilities, he connected me with the right companies, got me the interviews, and at the end of the day placed me with my number one choice… ”

‍– Ronnie Hargrove, Director for Professional Services, Department of Defense Market, Cisco Systems