I enjoy the greatest job in the world. I find shining or rising stars for great companies who provide a place for these stars to shine.

This year, I celebrate my 15th year as a professional recruiter and the 10th anniversary of Continental Search and Outplacement, Inc.

This website provides an introduction of our services, postings of jobs that are active in our system and helpful advice on talent acquisition and career management. I hope you find it useful.

Please contact me directly with any questions. I look forward to working for you.

Daniel C. Simmons
Certified Personnel Consultant
President
Continental Search & Outplacement, Inc.

Dan’s recruiting career…

1991

Started recruiting for Towson, Md., based Futures Personnel Services Inc. During his tenure, Futures named Dan their Retail Recruiter and Top Producer for five straight years.

1994

Recognized as a Certified Personnel Consultant. This is the top certification in the recruiting industry, provided by NAPS

1996

Founded Continental Search & Outplacement, Inc., and specialized in information technology recruiting.

1996

Joined Top Echelon Network, America's leading placement network.

1997

Listed Continental Search in the Top 75 Recruiters (of over 1000) in Top Echelon Network.

1998

Ranked Continental Search as a Top 25 firm in Top Echelon Network (of over 500 firms).

1999

Achieved Top 10 firm status in Top Echelon Network (of over 500 firms).

2001

Started recruiting in the Animal Nutrition industry.

2002

Awarded Top 10 Producing Recruiter in Top Echelon Network.

2002

Presented at Top Echelon National Convention - (concurrent session).

2003

Awarded third Highest Producing Recruiter and Placer of the Year in Top Echelon Network.

Celebrated 400th placement as either recruiter or manager.

2004

Awarded second Highest Producing Recruiter and Placer of the Year in Top Echelon Network.

Presented at Top Echelon National Convention - (concurrent session).

2005

Teamed with Jim Hipskind to speak at the spring Top Echelon National Convention - (concurrent session) and Top Echelon Fall Conference - (main ballroom session).

Teamed with Jim Hipskind to develop & present new member training for Top Echelon Network