Executive Recruiter News described Michael Shirley Associates, Inc. as having, "major market sophistication and resources with Midwestern style and small firm, high-service orientation." Key service benefits include:

• More personalized, team-based approach than volume-driven, multiple-office firms.
• Our senior consultants have formed long term alliances within the key industries we represent.
• High close ratio of 96% compared to 80% industry norm (Executive Recruiter News).
• Weekly client communications to provide marketplace intelligence including results of multiple search strategies and networking and candidate identification related to the search.
• In an extremely tight labor market we help keep the process moving forward working closely with your firm to accommodate chaotic schedules and develop candidate itineraries.
• To quote one of our clients, "We are in it for the marathon, not the sprint." We must continue to perform to retain your business.