WHO WE ARE
About CareerEncore
A Boutique Executive Search Firm and Recruiting Partner Built for Growing Tech Companies
CareerEncore partners with tech startups and growth-stage companies to make critical hires, build high-performing teams and solve hiring challenges that do not fit neatly into a one-size-fits-all recruiting model.
We work across SaaS, software and AI, with years of recruiting experience in fintech, healthtech, cybersecurity, insurtech, supply chain and logistics technology, low-code/no-code and other specialized B2B technology markets. CareerEncore supports founder-led, bootstrapped, VC-backed and PE-backed companies at different stages of growth, and can also support private equity and venture capital firms with hiring across their portfolio companies.
We believe recruiting should go far beyond matching resumes to job descriptions. The real work is understanding the business, the culture, what success in the role actually looks like and what kind of person will thrive at that particular stage of growth.
STAGE OF GROWTH
Different stages of growth require different muscles.
The person who is exceptional at helping build an early-stage startup may not be the person best equipped to scale a more established organization. That is why CareerEncore evaluates cultural alignment, leadership style, business outcomes and stage-of-growth fit alongside experience and skills.
PARTNERSHIP
Built to Work as an Extension of Your Team
CareerEncore works collaboratively with clients, partnering closely and taking the time to understand what they're building, what success needs to look like and what kind of person will thrive in the organization.
That partnership may mean leading one critical executive search, helping a new leader build the team underneath them, creating an always-on pipeline of passive talent through our Growth Hiring Partnership, or providing embedded Fractional Recruiting support.
The model can change as your hiring needs change. The partnership does not have to.
TECHNOLOGY AND JUDGMENT
AI-Forward. Human-Led Where It Matters.
AI-FORWARD
AI has changed recruiting dramatically, and CareerEncore uses it where it creates a real advantage.
We use AI, market intelligence and modern sourcing technology to research faster, map more of the talent market, identify passive candidates and personalize outreach at scale.
HUMAN-LED WHERE IT MATTERS
But technology does not determine whether someone belongs in your organization.
Human judgment still matters when it comes to understanding culture, assessing leadership style, engaging passive candidates, reading between the lines, advising clients and determining whether someone is truly the right fit.
Anyone can find names. The real work is getting the right passive candidates to stop, pay attention and want to have a conversation.
20+
years in recruiting
10+
years focused on executive search
2018
CEO & Owner of CareerEncore
LEADERSHIP
Meet Renee Dovich, CEO & Owner
20+ Years in Recruiting. Over a Decade Focused on Executive Search.
Renee Dovich has spent more than 20 years in recruiting, beginning her career with Adecco Engineering & Technology, where she recruited across technical, engineering, manufacturing and business functions, before moving deeper into executive search and leadership hiring.
She became CEO and Owner of CareerEncore in 2018 and has since shaped the company around the needs of tech startups and growth-stage companies, helping clients make critical leadership hires and build the teams underneath them.
Over the course of her career, Renee has placed more than 1,000 people.
Renee's approach starts with a deep intake call that goes well beyond the traditional job description. The goal is to understand the role, the critical success factors, the company and culture, what a fantastic first year would look like, and what makes the opportunity genuinely compelling to the right candidate.
That also means understanding what CareerEncore can take to market: why someone should leave a good job to have this conversation, what the company is building, what employees value about working there and what is likely to resonate with the passive talent we want to reach.
That understanding drives everything that follows, from market mapping and candidate outreach to qualification, interview strategy and closing.
The goal isn't to send resumes. It's to understand the hiring problem well enough to help solve it with the right person, the right cultural fit and the right stage-of-growth fit.
HOW WE PARTNER
What Partnership Looks Like at CareerEncore
01
Deep Calibration
We go beyond the job description to understand the role, critical success factors, company culture, stage of growth, compensation, success outcomes and what will make the opportunity compelling to the right candidate.
02
Deep Market Analysis
Depending on the engagement, clients may receive full market analysis, target-company market mapping, compensation studies, competitor intelligence, insight into where competitors are sourcing and hiring similar talent, candidate-market feedback and regular search reporting.
03
Transparent, Candid Partnership
A true recruiting partner should be willing to tell you when expectations, compensation, requirements or process are working against the search. CareerEncore values transparency, collaboration and direct communication throughout the engagement.
04
Human Candidate Engagement
We actively reach passive talent and work to create genuine interest in the opportunity. Personalized outreach, direct human engagement, video job descriptions, and a clear understanding of what is genuinely compelling about the company, culture and role help give the right candidates a reason to stop, pay attention and have a conversation.
IN THEIR WORDS
What It's Like to Work With CareerEncore
"Renee found me on LinkedIn at a time I was not actively seeking an opportunity. She was able to connect with me on my time and in a way that gained my interest. She helped me understand how my skills fit, then advocated with the hiring company my requirements for a move. She is extremely responsive and not intrusive. If she called again, I would pick up the phone."
Business Architect | Enterprise Technology
"Renee (and the CareerEncore team!) have an outstanding ability to go above and beyond with candidates to truly understand what they are looking for and ensure that the company and candidate are the perfect match. If you're looking for a company to recruit high quality talent for you, that might need convincing and supporting to make a jump into the unknown, then trust me, you want Renee on your team!"
Strategy Leader | Technology Research & Advisory
"Renee assisted me in landing the role of a lifetime. I worked with a small handful of recruiters before Renee and her team reached out. She made sure to take plenty of time qualifying me for the opportunity so I would know I'm a quality candidate. Those efforts along with her recommendation greatly streamlined the interview process. She was willing to prepare me for each call so I was ready with pertinent points each time and strongly advocated for a great compensation package."
VP Sales | AI-Powered Fintech / Credit Decisioning
"Two targeted CEOs responded within an hour of Renee's outreach and two interviews were planned in days. I received offers within 2 weeks, and a signed contract within a month. At every stage Renee and I had contact. We built a new alliance based on mutual trust and respect, and I never felt pushed to take one of the offers provided. The entire process gave me confidence that with the right executive recruitment partner, it is possible to land your dream job."
Product & Technology Executive | Enterprise SaaS / B2B Software / Fintech
"Renee is hands down the best recruiter I have ever worked with. She approached me about a specific role that aligned perfectly with my experience and career aspirations. She provided invaluable insights into company culture, delivered consistent updates, and offered exceptional support throughout the interview process."
Customer Success Executive | SaaS
"I wrote a recommendation on Renee when she recruited me, saying that if I ever needed to hire someone, I'd choose Renee to be my sidekick. Now I've worked with Renee on both sides, I've been the recruit, and I've been the client. On both sides, the experience is 5 star. I don't know how she does it, but the way she handles recruitment makes you feel like you are the only person she's working with. Renee cares and she gets the job done. Thank you Renee and the CareerEncore team for your support."
Strategy Leader | Technology Research & Advisory
"Renee Dovich is an exceptional recruiter who has positively impacted my career in recent months. From our first interaction, Renee provided excellent guidance, role insights, and invaluable tools and resources to support my journey. She brings authenticity and encouragement throughout the process. I believe Renee is a true career partner who genuinely cares about her clients' success."
Marketing, Product & GTM Leader | Energy / Data Technology
"Renee is professional, authentic, and incredibly sharp. She very quickly gets exactly what we're looking for in an ideal candidate, even reading between the lines based on her own extensive experience. She's also a true partner in the process, often providing candid feedback if expectations are unrealistic and suggesting alternate paths to quickly filling critical roles."
VP Operations / Chief of Staff | B2B Technology
"Renee is one of the rare executive recruiters who does far more than match resumes to job descriptions. When I first connected with her, there was not an obvious open role that fit my background. Rather than forcing a mismatch or moving on, Renee took the time to understand my experience, leadership profile, and the type of problems I am built to solve. What stood out most was her judgment. She knew her client well enough to recognize that while the right position did not yet exist, the business need did. She made a thoughtful introduction, positioned my background clearly, and helped create a conversation that ultimately led to a new leadership role being built around the value I could bring. That takes more than recruiting activity. It takes insight, trust, market knowledge, and the ability to see around corners. I would strongly recommend Renee to companies looking for a strategic talent partner who understands growth, leadership fit, and the difference between filling a seat and solving a real business problem."
VP, Strategic Defense Programs | Defense Technology & National Security
"My experience with Renee was the best experience with a recruiter that I have ever had. The level of preparation she provided so that I understood the company and people that I was interviewing with was exceptional. Her ongoing communication and facilitation were able to help the discussions move swiftly and professionally forward. I would recommend Renee (and already have!) to anyone that is looking to make their next great career move. I am so grateful for the wonderful company and people that I am now proud to call my team."
Chief Revenue Officer | SaaS
"Renee was awesome to work with during my career change! She was always helpful and brought a ton of value from day one. She is a great coach and a great communicator and I am definitely grateful for her guidance. I highly recommend working with her if you get the chance!"
Technology Professional | Candidate Experience
For Hiring Companies: Let's Talk About What You're Trying to Build
Whether you need one critical executive hire, want to build out a go-to-market team or need a more flexible recruiting model for ongoing growth, we'll start by understanding what you are trying to accomplish.
Start with a free 20-minute hiring strategy consultation. No pressure. No one-size-fits-all pitch. We'll start with what you're hiring for, what's working, what's not working and what's getting in the way.
For Candidates: Looking for Your Next Opportunity?
CareerEncore works with technology companies across executive leadership and high-impact go-to-market roles. If you'd like to be considered for current or future searches, send us your resume and LinkedIn profile.
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