Jennifer Smith
Jennifer Smith
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Founder, JR Recruiting | Tech & Executive Search | Chicagoโs Pink-Haired Recruiting Rebel ๐
United States
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I didn't start JR Recruiting to be just another recruiter flooding your inbox with irrelevant candidates. I started it because I saw too many companies struggling to find the right tech and executive talentโand too many talented professionals being treated like numbers instead of people.
After years in corporate recruiting, I went independent in 2025 with a clear mission: recruiting should be about relationships, not transactions.
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I specialize in executive search and technology staffingโfrom CTOs and VPs of Engineering to developers, architects, and technical leaders. Whether you're a startup scaling your first engineering team or an established company searching for transformational leadership, I find people who don't just fill rolesโthey elevate organizations.
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Most recruiters post and pray. I don't. I take time to understand your culture, your challenges, and what success actually looks like in your environment. I'm transparent about market realities, realistic about timelines, and honest when something isn't a fit.
Because here's the truth: a bad hire costs everyoneโtime, money, morale. Culture fit matters as much as technical skills. And the best placements happen when everyone's expectations are aligned from day one.
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Whether you're building your dream team or looking for your next career move, let's have a real conversation. No generic pitches. No wasted time. Just straightforward recruiting done right.
jennifer@jrrecruiting.net
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