Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Executive Recruitment Solutions
Recruiting Specialists has connected top-tier talent with successful companies for over 35 years. Founded in 1993 by industry expert Cindy Laughlin, our firm specializes in executive recruitment for luxury retail, retail, and hospitality sectors. We maintain a 90% success rate in completed assignments and prioritize long-term candidate retention, with 80% of placed professionals remaining employed after three years.Our team combines industry-specific expertise with ethical standards, evidenced by our leadership roles in MAPS and NAPS certifications. We serve clients nationwide while actively contributing to community initiatives through nonprofit board memberships.
Services
Executive Recruitment
Talent Acquisition
Candidate Screening
Industry-Specific Placements
Leadership Development
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of executive recruitment expertise in retail and hospitality
- 90% success rate in completed search assignments
- 80% candidate retention after three years of placement
- Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation holders
- Ethical standards maintained through MAPS board participation
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS)
- Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services (MAPS)
What people say
90% success rate
80% retention
Ethical standards
Industry expertise
Services
Executive Recruitment
We specialize in identifying and placing executive-level talent in luxury retail, retail, and hospitality sectors. Our process combines industry expertise with personalized candidate assessment to ensure cultural and professional alignment. Clients benefit from our 35-year track record of successful placements and long-term retention metrics.
Talent Acquisition
Our tailored talent acquisition solutions address both immediate and long-term workforce needs. We focus on understanding organizational goals to deliver candidates who contribute to sustained business growth. The service includes comprehensive market analysis and competitive compensation benchmarking.
Candidate Screening
We implement rigorous screening processes evaluating professional qualifications, cultural fit, and career aspirations. Our assessment methodology reduces turnover risk while ensuring candidates receive opportunities aligned with their professional development goals.
People
Cindy Laughlin
President
Cindy Laughlin founded Recruiting Specialists in 1993 after starting her career in retail recruitment. She holds the Certified Personnel Consultant designation and serves on MAPS and Providence Performing Arts Center boards.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on luxury retail, retail, and hospitality sectors for executive-level placements.
How long have you been in business?
Recruiting Specialists has operated nationally since 1993 with 35+ years of combined industry experience.
What makes your recruitment process unique?
Our approach combines ethical standards, industry-specific expertise, and long-term candidate relationship management for optimal placement success.
Do you offer nationwide services?
Yes, we provide executive recruitment solutions across the United States for our target industries.
