We connect talent with opportunity.
Retained Search, Coaching, & Talent Advisory
Our Services
Retained Search
Placing in senior level revenue-driving roles including SaaS/Tech, Digital Media, Business Insights, both individual contributor and leadership.
Talent Advisory
Internal Career Pathing programs and Outplacement services designed to retain and develop talent, within the company and through transition.
Career Coaching
1:1 Career Transition and Executive Coaching, as well as a self-guided online Career Transition Coaching program.
CFW Careers is a talent advisory firm. For employers, we address all aspects of the talent continuum—from hiring to retaining, engaging and transitioning. For individuals, we seek to develop and optimize professional potential.
What makes us different?
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What do you specialize in? Commercial (revenue-driving) senior-level individual contributor and leadership roles, typically in Sales, Account Management, Marketing, Customer Success, and Revenue Operations. We have a particular depth of experience in Digital Media, SaaS, Business Intelligence, Adtech, and Analytics; yet, our client base is diverse, ranging from Non-Profit to CPG Market Services, Retail POS Tech to Luxury Real Estate.
What is your fee structure? We work on a retained basis and charge 25% of the projected salary, billed in thirds:
-one third due within 10 days of contract signing date (nonrefundable)
-one third due within 10 days of an accepted offer
-one third due within 30 days of the start date
Our model allows us to be selective around the searches we manage, maintaining a high-touch approach that leads to increased retention and a positive candidate experience, which is reflected positively on our client's employer brand.
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What distinguishes us from other coaches? With 50 years in the talent industry, we are experts around how to attract, hire and retain employees, building diverse and inclusive teams. We bring our deep understanding of individual career growth to corporate career pathing, contributing to achieving higher rates of retention and engagement.
What is your specialty? Internal Career Pathing (coaching employees and their managers around finding career direction and fulfillment within the current employer organization) as well as Outplacement (customized programs delivered by senior level executive coaches). We also provide leadership and team management coaching.
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Why should I work with a CFW career coach? We’ve spent over 50 years in the recruiting and career development industry—we know what hiring managers are looking for and we know the common challenges individuals face in any career transition. We take a pro-active building approach to coaching, with the goal of equipping you with with concrete tools for career growth.
What do you specialize in? We are experts in career development, growth, and transition. We help individuals answer the question: Where do I want to go, and how do I get from here to there? We also work with clients on career management strategies: How can you be the best version of yourself at work? What do you need to work on to up your game?
Recent Content
What our clients say about us…
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“I would definitely work with CFW again for future professional development programs. I had a number of managers—including those who didn’t even participate in the training!—tell me that the take-aways were perfect. CFW’s training programs are easily implemented across all departments, and our team is already putting what they learned to use.”
-Chris Pini Former SVP Sales and Business Development, Money-Media
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“CFW is a fantastic recruitment firm! [The CFW] team has helped us hire star performers and have put forward a number of high quality candidates for roles in my team. They have invested lots of time getting to know our company culture and make sure to have a thorough understanding of what we’re looking for in every role. [They are] attentive, highly dedicated and a delight to work with!”
-Daniel Garibay, Former Regional B2B Sales Director, The Financial Times
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“From the get-go, the whole team was deeply interested in understanding our needs, and were committed to finding the right fit. This was a hard search…the CFW team was tenacious, insightful, and continuously took feedback well as they evolved the search. In the end, they found us the perfect candidate, and we couldn’t be happier with the fit, or our search partner.”
-Matt Deitch, Managing Partner, Southworth Development
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“CFW has always stood apart from other recruiting firms…Not only did CFW help introduce us to the right candidates, they advised us on how to develop the right interview process to help us meet our goals of mitigating unconscious bias and building a diverse workforce. Ultimately this led to developing a stronger team with high achievement, high satisfaction, and high retention rates over many years. They [CFW] are also truly one of the most ethical and enjoyable teams to work with.”
David Iankelevich, Former General Manager, North America, Sellics
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“Such a good experience, great. CFW really did for us what we want to do for our clients. They made a painful, complicated process much less painful. It really helped to have hiring templates and advice to help with every part of the search process. And CFW helped us understand the objective of every stage of the process — why it was important.”
David Busis, Managing Director and Head of Product, 7Sage
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“Working with CFW was a breath of fresh air. They had a well-connected network with really diverse and quality talent. The team really gets involved and embedded far beyond the norm.”
Nathalie Rodriguez, Former Talent Lead, Custora
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“By using CFW’s onboarding & coaching, it really feels like having someone in your corner to help you establish yourself in your new role, put the best foot forward and make meaningful impact.”
-Matthew Keller, Former Head of Marketing, 7Sage
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“I couldn’t have been more pleased with the CFW Careers Onboarding Program, an effort that has and will continue to bring a huge return on investment for Critical Mention. More than just process, the CFW team took the time to learn our company culture and values and worked them into a solid turnkey onboarding program.”
- Steve Shannon, Former VP of Sales, Critical Mention
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“Cynthia is a professional in every sense of the word. She is an incredibly knowledgeable resource in career counseling as well as extremely devoted to those she works with. She ensured that I was well prepared for every position and offered her advice and guidance every step of the way. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a career coach!”
-Brendan Spain, Former VP, Advertising, Financial Times
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“I've had the pleasure of working with Rachel on multiple occasions throughout my career for a singular reason: Rachel is a game changer. If you're looking to find a new job, make a career pivot, or just need some advice, Rachel is someone you want in your corner. Her experience, honesty/candor, attention to detail and great personality help to make big career decisions seem easy and fun!”
-Devin Shendell, Former Sr Acct Director -Enterprise Customer Success
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“Working with CFW was one of the more seamless and pleasant experiences I've had in my professional career. From the beginning interviews to the closing process, everyone I worked with at CFW was so helpful, insightful, and instrumental in getting me the right offer. They truly cared about finding me a job that fit my qualifications and not just getting me hired. The friendliness and transparency of everyone at the office is simply contagious.”
-Jon Ljekocevic, Former Deputy Director, Investor Relations, Euromoney
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"The CFW Careers Coaching program is instrumental in navigating this climate of uncertainty. They have masterfully condensed (nearly) 50 years of career counseling into one effective program. Working with their team has helped me successfully transition into the work I feel called to do. Each person on the CFW Careers team has provided the most beneficial career path consultations. With their transitional coaching I have embarked on the next steps of my career path”
- Sherry Adams, former SVP Content, eMarketer
