Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted IT Staffing Partners in Portland, OR
Established in 2008, IT Motives is a Native American-owned technology recruiting company dedicated to building long-term relationships through personalized service and ethical practices. Our team combines deep industry expertise with a holistic approach to talent acquisition, focusing on both technical competencies and cultural alignment. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in executive search, direct hire, and contract staffing solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the tech sector.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our 98% placement success rate and industry-leading client retention. As a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we extend our values of integrity and collaboration to every service interaction, ensuring clients receive vetted candidates who align with both technical requirements and organizational culture.
Services
Executive Search
Direct Hire
Contract Staffing
Technical Recruiting
Career Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Founded in 2008 with 15+ years of specialized tech recruitment experience
- Guaranteed quality placements with 98% success rate since inception
- Culturally aligned candidate screening ensuring technical and organizational fit
- Comprehensive 10-year employee retention training program for recruiters
- Active participation in tech diversity initiatives including veterans and underrepresented groups
Associations and certifications
- DBE
- MBE
What people say
Top-tier talent
Professional service
Cultural alignment
Proactive communication
Long-term partnership
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies top-tier technology leaders through a comprehensive process that evaluates both technical expertise and cultural alignment. We maintain a specialized network of qualified candidates and conduct in-depth interviews to ensure perfect matches for C-level and senior IT positions. Clients benefit from our proven track record in placing qualified candidates who deliver measurable business impact.
Direct Hire
Our direct hire solutions connect tech companies with qualified professionals for permanent positions across all experience levels. We handle the complete vetting process, from initial screening to reference checks, ensuring only the most qualified candidates are presented. Our success is evidenced by our 98% placement retention rate over 15 years in the industry.
Contract Staffing
We provide flexible contract staffing solutions for short-term and project-based technical requirements. Our pool of pre-vetted professionals includes specialists in emerging technologies and legacy systems. Clients benefit from our rapid deployment capabilities while maintaining the assurance of our quality guarantee for all contract placements.
Technical Recruiting
Our specialized technical recruiting combines industry knowledge with personalized service to match companies with qualified IT professionals. We maintain active relationships with passive candidates through community engagement and professional networks. Our process emphasizes both technical proficiency and cultural fit for long-term success.
Career Coaching
We offer comprehensive career coaching services to help IT professionals navigate their career paths. Our services include interview preparation, salary negotiation guidance, and market positioning advice. Candidates receive personalized support throughout the job search process and beyond, fostering long-term career growth.
People
Tony Seminary
Founder & CEO
Tony founded IT Motives in 2008 after nine years with a Seattle recruiting firm. He combines entrepreneurial leadership with deep technology industry knowledge to guide the company's strategic direction while maintaining core values of integrity and relationship-building.
Aliina Johnson
Account Manager
Aliina builds lasting client relationships through personalized service and deep understanding of technology staffing needs. With extensive experience in candidate evaluation and client relations, she ensures perfect matches between companies and IT professionals while championing diversity in tech.
Gina Veillet
Account Manager
Gina specializes in connecting companies with qualified IT professionals while advocating for equitable workplace practices. Her approach emphasizes long-term partnerships and cultural alignment, drawing on years of experience in technical recruitment and client relationship management.
Liesl Coates
Technical Recruiter
Liesl focuses on placing qualified IT professionals through her natural advocacy and persistent pursuit of perfect candidate matches. Her technical recruitment expertise spans multiple disciplines, emphasizing candidates' long-term career development and organizational fit.
Kati Dawson
Office Manager
Kati ensures smooth operations through meticulous planning and organizational expertise. Her attention to detail and problem-solving skills keep the office running efficiently, enabling the recruitment team to focus on delivering exceptional staffing solutions to clients.
Questions
What IT recruitment services do you offer?
We provide executive search, direct hire placement, and contract staffing solutions for technical roles across all IT disciplines.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous screening combines technical assessments with cultural fit evaluations to match both hard and soft skills requirements.
Do you specialize in specific technology sectors?
We serve all technology verticals including software development, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and emerging tech fields.
What geographic areas do you cover?
While based in Portland, OR, we provide nationwide recruitment services with regional expertise in the Pacific Northwest.
How does your placement guarantee work?
If a contract employee isn't a good fit within the first 40 hours, we won't invoice for their services.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we're certified as both a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in Oregon.
