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“Sam talked with me to learn about my management style, the culture of the organization,
the characteristics we value in a manager and the essential skills of the successful candidate.
I found her to be honest, open and sincerely interested in matching the right candidate with
the organization. I feel she was interested in both the candidate and the organization and
worked to please both.”
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| Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN |
“I first worked with Silver Oak as a candidate during a period when I was seeking an
opportunity to advance from a Department Director to an Executive Level. Silver Oak represented
my interests and me accurately, thoroughly, and with a level of professionalism that was second
to none. Post-interview follow ups were comprehensive and insightful. It was at my request that I
discontinued the search when a new opportunity arose at my current facility.”
”My next contact with Silver Oak was when I was recruiting for a Director of Behavioral
Health Service that would report to me as VP of Professional Services. Again, Silver Oak
demonstrated a thorough understanding of our facility, the needs of our department, the
type of person we needed. The candidate we hired through Silver Oak doubled our units of
service and grew our revenues by twenty-two percent. It was due to the comprehensive work
performed by Silver Oak that allowed us to obtain such an outstanding candidate.”
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| * St John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, MO |
“I have especially appreciated her detailed screening of the applicants’ professional
capabilities as well as their personal circumstances to ensure the best possible fit with
the organization’s culture, goals and objectives. She has always been available and responsive
when called by me and the candidate that she represents.”
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| * Physicians’ and Surgeons’ Hospital, Midland TX |
“Your professionalism and personal touch in dealing with both hospital as a client and
the individual recruits is exemplary. You are a credit to the world of recruitment firms.
Thanks again.”
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| Parkridge Medical Center, Chattanooga, TN |
“I want to express my extreme appreciation and gratitude for working so hard to find the
perfect person to fill our Perinatal Nurse Educator position. Your attention to detail, your
organizational skills and your communication skills have been superb. I have great respect for
your abilities and can assure you that you will be utilized 100% exclusively by myself in future
consultation matters where professional nurses of high quality are needed.”
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| Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, KY |
“I've had the privilege of working with Silver Oak over approximately the past twelve
years. Silver Oak has successfully recruited for me a Director of Surgical Services, Director
of Critical Care, Director of Emergency Services and a Physician Practice Administrator. The
skills which I believe set Silver Oak apart are 1) A very comprehensive assessment of the
candidate both in interest and skills, 2) Extremely comprehensive references including the
scope of the responsibilities the employee had, independence, reasons for leaving the organization,
strengths and weaknesses, 3) Willingness to expand the references, at the request of the client,
to whatever degree necessary, and 4) Skilled preparation of the candidate before the interview
and preparation of the candidate to assure willingness to accept the job if offered. I continue
to work with Silver Oak and have found the candidates presented to be extremely capable and stable.
The candidates have remained with the organization for many years.”
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| * Gordon Hospital, Calhoun, GA |
“In particular, your through understanding of the healthcare industry coupled with your
unique ability to access candidates has given me unconditional confidence in your ability to identify
the best possible candidate for my organization. I always have complete confidence that you are
fully dedicated to the success of our searches and I truly value your professionalism and follow
through.”
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| St Thomas Health Services, Nashville, TN |
“Sam’s strong attributes are that she carefully comes to understand the requirements of the
position and the needs of the organization. I have never felt that as though she sends me candidate’s
resumes just for the sake of placing someone. She has always taken the time to provide me with
candidates she felt matched my requirements. I have always gotten honest feedback and open discussion
about the candidate’s skills and abilities. She is helpful in securing valid references and works very
hard to facilitate the candidate’s transition into the organization. Sam does a nice job of being
a good agent for the organization as well as the candidate and works with the candidate to get them
where they need to be if there are unreasonable expectations on their part.”
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| * Gateway Health System, Clarksville, TN |
* Hiring managers who have utilized Silver Oak at more than one hospital.
