Dan,
I wanted to take a minute to thank you for helping me find what I hope is my dream job. I appreciated your sincerity in our discussions about the my needs and which positions would best suit me, as well as interviewing tips and reading recommendations to help bring me up to speed and get me into the business mindset. I feel as though I?ve not only found a new position, but also a new ally and friend. I look forward to meeting you in person at the Penn State Nutrition Conference.
Sincerely,
Robin
Placed as a Dairy Technical Specialist with a national animal nutrition company
About Us
Our Values | About the Recruiter | Awards | A Note from Dan | Our Policies
Continental Search, a small firm with a large reach, partners with exceptional companies to identify and recruit top performers for key positions in animal agriculture and meat science. Since 1996, we have recruited more than 300 candidates for 60 clients in 29 states, the District of Columbia, and the province of Manitoba. Our placements span:
- Businesses ranging in size from small organizations to Fortune 500 companies
- Positions from entry-level to senior management
- Local, regional and national companies
- Private, public, not-for-profit, government and farm cooperatives
- Direct hires, contract placement and temp-to-perm positions
Our Values
- Build long-term relationships
- Treat everyone with respect and not waste anyone's time
- Communicate effectively and clearly
- Offer meaningful value
- Work hard, work smart, vacation often
- Operate profitably
About the Recruiter
Continental Search is managed by Dan Simmons a Certified Personnel Consultant who has been recruiting since 1991. Dan is an award-winning recruiter with the Top Echelon Network, America's leading placement network. He is a member of the Top Echelon Education Committee and and has been a featured speaker at the Top Echelon National Convention. Dan is also a member of the Maryland Recruiters Association.
Dan has been a guest speaker providing insight into career management for universities and trade associations including the Reciprocal Meat Conference for the American Meat Science Association in 2008, the Washington DC Chapter of ARPAS, (American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists) in 2008 and the Animal Science Department for the University of Delaware in 2008 (and scheduled for 2009).
Frequently Dan also is a recruiter trainer and has been featured at various Top Echelon Conventions and online as a speaker for various webinars. He has also been published in The Fordyce Letter the recruiting industry's #1 magazine.
Dan and his team create two newsletters
- SimmonsSays for managers and executives with tips on recruiting, retaining, rewarding and recognizing your team.
- The Animal Science Monitor a twice monthly email newsletter with industry articles, career advice, tips on recruiting and retaining a great staff and an industry calender.
Milestones in Dan's Career
1991 |
Entered recruiting field and earned his company's Retail Recruiter and Top Producer title for five straight years |
1994 |
Earned Certified Personnel Consultant certification, the top certification in the recruiting industry |
1996 |
Founded Continental Search & Outplacement; joined Top Echelon |
1999 |
Achieved Top 10 firm status in Top Echelon Network of 500+ firms |
2001 |
Began recruiting in animal agriculture |
2003 |
Celebrated 400th placement |
2005 |
With Jim Hipskind, developed and presented Top Echelon new member training |
2007 |
Won his 20th production award in the Top Echelon Network |
2008 |
Featured speaker at the Reciprocal Meat Conference in Gainesville, Florida |
2008 |
Celebrated 500th career placement |
A Note from Dan
I enjoy the greatest job in the world. I find shining or rising stars for great companies who provide a place for those stars to shine.
This year, I celebrate my 17th year as a professional recruiter and the 12th anniversary of Continental Search.
This Web site provides an introduction to our services as well as 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 with you.
Daniel C. Simmons
Certified Personnel Consultant
President
Continental Search & Outplacement, Inc.
Our Policies
Continental Search and Outplacement, Inc. does not discriminate. Every service we offer is provided without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other federal, state, and local prohibitions against discrimination.
Confidentiality - We realize the sensitivity with which your job search needs to be handled. When you complete an online resume, rest assured we will not share your confidential information with anyone without your prior consent. We will review your information and contact you as soon as we are able to match your requirements with an available job opportunity.
Jobs listed are not all ours or Top Echelon's. Some jobs are written and provided by outside recruiters over whom we have no control. Although Top Echelon Network, Inc., makes every attempt to prevent the listing of any job that violates discrimination laws, the sheer volume makes this an impossibility. For these reasons, we assume no liability with respect to the content of jobs listed on this Web page. If you see a job containing discriminatory content, please notify us immediately so we can have this job purged.