I had the pleasure of working with Mahdi during my time as a leader at Nordstrom technology. The key to a good relationship is first understanding the problem we were solving and the specific needs in staffing.

Mahdi was a great partner in establishing the types of candidates we needed that fit our culture as well as technical needs. He spent time understanding our screening process and the culture I was creating and that showed not only in the quality of the candidates he presented, but also in their longevity within the company.

Some of the contract-to-hire candidates that he helped source are still working for Nordstrom today and are doing very well. He is easy to work with and focuses on the fit for the candidate and client vs placing people to just meet quotas. Mahdi is a great partner and having him in my network has only made it stronger.

Mahdi is a consummate professional and a rare bread in the talent management world. I have worked with Mahdi to fill numerous positions over the last several years and he has the rare skill to "know what I mean" when I explain the traits and soft skills I'm seeking in potential candidates for the roles I'm trying to fill. He always takes the time to listen to my objectives instead of relying on just a job description and is quick to circle back and be honest with you if he thinks you're missing something.

Mahdi's background in Computer Engineering makes it simple for him to understand the subtle traits I'm looking for in highly technical staff and when he presents a candidate you can rest assured this person has been screened and is ready to go on your first call. I would highly recommend Mahdi, not only as your next talent acquisition leader but as a trusted partner to help your business succeed.

I have had the pleasure of working as a client. In my role as Director of Business Intelligence, I turned to Mahdi to assist with filling open positions for DBAs and SQL Developers. After sharing my job descriptions, Mahdi worked closely with me to thoroughly review the roles and identify the qualities I valued most in candidates—such as experience, alignment with company values, adaptability, a proactive mindset, and openness to change.

Mahdi consistently presented me with the best possible candidates, saving me significant time and effort. For each position, he narrowed the field to three exceptional individuals, making my final choice a difficult one—if I could have hired them all, I would have. Throughout the hiring process, Mahdi maintained regular communication, provided updates on progress, and ensured smooth scheduling of interviews. Thanks to his high-quality, personalized service, I was able to hire individuals who exceeded my expectations.

Working with Mahdi is always a fantastic experience. He is reliable, persistent, and highly skilled across multiple domains. Beyond his professionalism, he is also a genuinely pleasant person to interact with. Whether I am seeking a new opportunity or hiring for my team, I fully trust Mahdi to be an invaluable advisor.

Over the years, I have worked with many career advisors and recruiters, but none compares to Mahdi's level of excellence. In short, if you are looking for the best, look no further—work with Mahdi, and you will be pleased you did.

Crew Connectors has been an indispensable partner in our recruitment strategy, especially for sourcing highly qualified engineering candidates. Working with them is refreshingly straightforward and efficient. They possess a keen intuition for understanding exactly the type of talent we need, often grasping our requirements from just a brief conversation. Their team doesn’t just rely on the technical specifications we provide, they genuinely listen and adapt to our evolving needs. This personalized approach not only saved us time but consistently matched us with candidates who fit seamlessly into our culture and organization.

Crew Connectors is a game-changer. Mahdi and his team are the best recruiters. They first seek to understand your requirements and preferences in the ideal candidate. Based on this understanding, they then present matching candidates that actually meet your requirements. This simple gesture immediately differentiates them from some recruiters who just blast resumes at everyone without even taking a second to read the job description and the candidate’s profile or take the time to have a quick call to get to know and qualify the job seeker.

In this highly competitive market, speed is important and Crew Connectors is fast at communicating messages and coordinating interviews to help speed up the hiring process. I enjoyed collaborating with Mahdi and would recommend them.

Crew Connectors went above and beyond the call of duty.
In one instance, we worked together to secure a candidate for an opening. They were phenomenal; great at providing market insights, attention to detail, and follow-through.

As I worked with Mahdi previously, I already knew he would deliver. They presented several qualified candidates with quick turn-around time and coordinated our interviews.

Again, they went above and beyond the call of duty and helped us secure our top pick in a multiple-offer scenario.

Mahdi was always my go to for hiring needs in the past due to his ability to deliver on hard to find talents. It wasn't until recently that I was able to experience what it's like to be placed as a candidate working directly with Mahdi.

Interview processes are very stressful in general. Mahdi took a lot of that stress out by getting all the relevant background information about everyone on the interview panel and makes sure that any questions I had were addressed.

My panel interview was broken up into a few different days some of which was in person and some remote. Mahdi would check in before and after each panel interview to make sure I had everything I needed and to follow up to see how things went. I really appreciate all of the effort he put into ensuring my success.

I highly recommend Mahdi for anyone that's looking to a transition.