CANDIDATE REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

I recently worked with Jake during my search for a new CS leadership opportunity. From the outset, Jake distinguished himself with his consultative approach, offering invaluable insights and support throughout the recruitment process. His transparency and consistent communication were refreshing, ensuring I was well-informed at every stage.

What truly sets Jake apart is his professionalism paired with genuine empathy and kindness. He possesses a deep understanding of the B2B SaaS job market, which, coupled with his supportive nature, makes him an exceptional recruiter. Jake's efforts were instrumental in helping me navigate the job market during a pivotal time in my career.

I wholeheartedly recommend Jake to anyone seeking GTM roles in the B2B SaaS sector. Working with him and ClosedWon Talent has been an excellent recruitment experience. Jake is not just a top-tier recruiter but a remarkable human being. If you're on the lookout for your next role, do yourself a favor and connect with Jake. He's the best I've ever worked with.

Kaylie was incredibly helpful and supportive through every part of the interview process! She communicated thoroughly and helped me stay optimistic about my next career move. I certainly recommend reaching out to Kaylie for your next hire!

Jay was fantastic to work with from start to finish. He was consistently responsive, kind, and genuinely helpful, always taking the time to answer questions and offer thoughtful advice. No matter the situation, he was willing to jump in, share his expertise, and make sure I felt supported and confident at every step. His professionalism and approachability made the entire experience smooth and positive, and I truly appreciated his guidance throughout the process.

This opportunity arose in early December, and Jay was incredibly helpful with keeping things moving forward through the busy holiday season! He kept me informed, got interviews scheduled efficiently, and continued checking in to ensure everything was moving in the right direction.

Kaylie is a phenomenal resource and was very supportive throughout my interview process with Vast.ai. Definitely recommend working with her!

Working with the team at ClosedWon helped me find and start an opportunity I wouldn't have otherwise found on my own. Everything felt serendipitous from the timing of us getting connected to the opportunity they were able to present to me that I was uniquely a great fit for. The support I had along the interview process to make sure everything was clear and I was putting my best foot forward was instrumental in me getting an offer I'm truly excited about.

Working with Jake Citrano has been instrumental in my job search. His personalized approach demonstrated a deep commitment to my career goals. Jake made himself available daily even by texting when I needed it. His communication ensured I found a company that aligned perfectly with my professional aspirations. I am grateful for his expertise and support throughout this process.

I would like to express my gratitude to Jake Citrano for the wonderful experience I had onboarding with Digital Iron. Your timing in matching me with them was perfect, and it played a crucial role in helping me to take the next step in my sales career.

So far, I am enjoying my new role, and we are off to a fast start at Digital Iron, thanks to your pairing of my skill set with their need for a Founding Account Executive. I am always happy to serve as a direct referral to share the great experience I had working with you and Closed Won Talent!

Jake is someone I would recommend to anyone who comes my way. Throughout my conversations with Jake, he carried a wealth of knowledge about not only the market, but made it a point to look for what the best fit for me as a person was. He offeres invaluable insights and constant communication which sometimes can be challenging to find.Everyone on Linkedin should at the very least, connect with Jake as his work ethic and personality seperate himself from the rest. I would serve as a direct referral for Jake as folks look for the next step in their career.

Jake was instrumental in helping me find a role that I was a great fit for. It fit my needs logistically and also conjoined my previous experience together. Being thorough and understanding the landscape is one thing, but when I personally didn't articulate 2 important questions during the interview process as well I should have (aka there was a misunderstanding), he went to bat for me and helped clear up the confusion, which led to me having a great final interview and getting the role.

In any other normal process I'd probably have not have continued with them which would have been a huge bummer considering my skillset was great for it. I'd highly recommend anyone to work with this man as he will make sure you find what you're looking for.

Jake played a key role in helping me land my VP of Sales role.

He was straightforward, transparent, and clear about what the role actually was, not a polished version of it. I always knew where things stood, and the process moved quickly without surprises.

Even after I accepted the role, Jake stayed engaged and checked in. If I ever decide to make another move, he’s someone I’d work with again without hesitation.

Jake changed the trajectory of my career multiple times by placing me at two perfect fit companies. I'd highly recommend him to any company or person looking for their next role.

Jake did an incredible job guiding me through the interview process. From the first call to the last Jake made sure I had all the information I needed, and always gave me an honest update on how the process was going. Jake also is by far the most informed recruiter I’ve worked with. Before reaching out to me the first time he took the time to learn the industry and role I have in great detail. Best recruiter I’ve worked with by a mile.

I had an outstanding experience working with Jay. He actually headhunted me specifically for my current role, and from our first conversation through the offer, he was communicative, honest, and incredibly supportive throughout the process. Since starting just over a month ago, the position has already exceeded my expectations and is an excellent fit with my background and career goals, which speaks to how well he understood what I was looking for. I’m very grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone considering a career move.

Working with Jay at Closed One Talent was fantastic. He made my job search and placement feel smooth and stress free. He kept me updated throughout the entire process and was always easy to reach whenever I had questions. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or a more exciting new opportunity. I’m truly grateful I got the chance to work with them.

Jake is the best recruiter I've had the chance to work with. He helped me navigate a difficult job market to find a new role, working with me to tailor my resume and general approach to each opportunity. What I think sets Jake apart is his attention to detail and passion for helping people. I'm truly grateful for the support he's provided and can confidently say things would look very different for me today if we hadn't connected.

Don't hesitate to have a conversation with Jake if you are interested in pursuing a new role - he is an amazing recruiter and even better human being.

First and foremost, Jake is one of the best recruiters I have ever worked with and I am lucky enough to know him personally. There was a time that I was interviewing for multiple enterprise sales roles and was required to personalize each one of my resume's and without hesitation, Jake offered to help personalize each of the resume's.

Now, I honestly didn't expect much from Jake but did he ever over deliver. The resume's were perfectly crafted and captured each of the roles that I was interested in and eventually landed my dream role. I would highly recommend working with Jake if you need help with your first resume or if you need a custom resume to land your dream job. I cannot thank Jake enough for his assistance!

I worked with Jake when I went through a job search in December 2021. He was a tremendous help throughout the entire process, and I would recommend Jake to any prospective job seeker for a few reasons:Jake is much more of an advisor than a recruiter; he provided a ton of a value advising on both the companies he was and wasn’t recruiting for which was refreshing. He took the time to understand what I was looking for in a new role as well as my longer-term career goals and advised on a few options that met my criteria. Not only did he help me understand what the opportunities looked like today, but also how they could progress my career in the future.

Jake knows the Greater Boston tech landscape in a way that your own research won't get you to. Which companies are about to explode? Which companies put in a new leadership team that has things trending in the right direction? Which companies grew too fast? Who doesn’t promote from within? This type of insight is invaluable when deciding on your next role.

Finally, Jake works with you to help tighten your resume and ensure your story is aligned to the opportunities you’re chasing. There are aspects of a job seeker’s experience that should be highlighted differently depending on the prospective opportunity and Jake was an excellent partner in this regard.

TLDR; reach out to Jake if you're thinking about making a transition.

Jake reached out to me a few months ago with a potential career opportunity. While I am generally hesitant to work with Recruiters, Jake has been an exceptional advocate for his clients and me.

Ultimately, the opportunity did not work out, however Jake's attitude, honesty, attention to the needs of his customers, and respect for everyone's time was very refreshing. He was professional but candid, attentive but not overbearing, and was adamant about following up with everyone each step of the hiring process.

I asked him to keep in touch, and over the next few months we continued to discuss possible opportunities as they came up; each time the opportunity was more and more closely aligned with what I was looking for, and Jake clearly remembered our previous conversations and my interests.

Overall, Jake reestablished my respect for the hard work and dedication recruiters put into the work every day. I wish more were like him!

Jay was absolutely fantastic. After just a few moments of speaking to me he was able to deduce my background and find me the perfect fit of a company that matched my skills, career goals, and desired salary.

He was super communicative and made me feel confident throughout the interview process. Not only that, but he and his partner Jake helped me prepare for a part of the process that I was a little nervous for. I cannot say enough good things about what he does and I highly recommend him and Jake to anyone looking for a new role (I have already sent his name to a few of my friends looking for work).

If you are looking for a role and need someone who will truly be there for you and make you feel seen and heard, use Jay and Jake!

I have worked with Jay, and been successfully placed by Jay, not once, but twice.

Jay is one of, if not in the top 1% of recruiters out there. His ability to source and provide opportunity that align with a job seekers interests and skill sets truly sets him apart from his peers.

I can't recommend Jay enough to anyone looking to find a new opportunity.

Jay and Jake have been amazing to work with. They found me a position that was so perfectly aligned with my background that I was jumping on customer calls in week two and closed six deals in my first quarter. It’s mind-blowing how well they matched my skills and experience with the role. They have undoubtedly accelerated the trajectory of my career. I highly recommend Jay and Jake to anyone looking for top-notch recruiters who truly understand their candidates’ strengths and career goals.

I can't recommend Jake at Closed Won Talent highly enough. His expertise and guidance were instrumental in my job search. From the initial consultation, through each interview and final offer, Jake took the time to understand my goals, offer constructive feedback and interview guidance. Thanks to his support, I've landed the perfect role.

Kaylie was very helpful and extremely responsive in my interview process. I have been with my new role for 2 weeks now and excited to hit the ground running. Huge thanks to Kaylie and team for a great experience.

Jay was so helpful in the process of landing me my current job. He was super communicative, knew the company and recruiting/HR team personally, and really prepped me well for my interviews. I didn’t expect things to work out so well here, but thanks to Jay my life is going great!

Kaylie at Closed Won Talent was excellent to work with and got me placed in a company that was perfectly aligned with my career trajectory!

Thank you Jake for being communicative and supportive throughout my interview process. My job was an absolute PERFECT fit, and if not for him I wouldn't have known about it. I'm 1.5 years in and on my way to a promotion to a different team!

Working with Jake was seamless. He was very knowledgeable of the company, position and key players. During the whole process Jake and I would speak after every conversation. Providing feedback and direction for what was to come. Couldn't recommend Jake enough!

Jay was one of the best recruiters I’ve ever worked with. He connected me with a particularly niche, hard-to-find role at a an exceptional respected SaaS company. I love the team that I’m working with and feel valued and excited about the work I’m doing daily. Jay was communicative and transparent throughout the interview process which provided clear expectations on both sides. He was also a fierce advocate for me as it came down to the final steps of the hiring and onboarding process. The process was quick and high-level which I appreciated. A great experience overall.