Why McKinley?

Unrivalled Experience

McKinley Group concentrates on Minnesota-based placements, primarily focusing on the Twin Cities region. We are the number one executive search firm in Minnesota, specializing in placing top talent in accounting/finance, engineering, consumer packaged goods, information technology, marketing and sales. The firm has been named in the Inc. 5000 for four consecutive years and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Fast 50 five times. Our team has a combined 275 years of recruiting experience. Since 2005 we have made 1,800 placements and of those 1,746 were Minnesota-based positions.

Whether your company retains McKinley Group, or works with the firm on a contingent or engaged search, you will experience a high level of professionalism and will be presented with only top candidates. Recruiters take the time to get to know you and your company’s culture, so they can be certain a candidate will be a well-rounded fit.

Everything we do is about bringing a unique, individualism to every executive search for every single corporate client. Our top executive recruiters are organized in teams to provide a depth of recruiting experience, industry knowledge and cross-discipline support for each client.

McKinley Group’s Proven Process

  1. Identification – The recruiter will create an all-inclusive plan that directs the search process and identifies the best possible candidates.
  2. Attraction – The recruiter builds a dynamic presentation to attract the best talent while promoting your company to its best advantage.
  3. Evaluation – The recruiter will conduct face-to-face interviews and provide you with in-depth evaluations and recommendations on the candidates most likely to fit your needs. (In 2010 alone, McKinley Group interviewed over 3,000 candidates face-to-face in its office.)
  4. Acquisition – The recruiter will help you construct a highly attractive offer to acquire the top candidate. The recruiter will also work to ensure a smooth and easy transition from resignation through start date.

McKinley Group’s achievements and accolades