Finding great talent shouldn't take months.

Cordova specializes in IT and executive recruiting — connecting you with vetted professionals who are pre-screened for your needs and ready to interview.

Tell us about your open roles
<14 days
Average time to first qualified submittal
94%
Candidate retention at 6 months
200+
Companies served across the Midwest

Most hiring teams waste weeks on candidates who look good on paper but can't do the job. Cordova does both IT and executive recruiting — with specialized recruiters dedicated to each discipline, a proven screening and interviewing process, and a talent network that isn't on job boards. We solve the problem before you ever see a profile.

Three ways to hire

We work around your timeline, budget, and risk tolerance.

  • Direct Hire

    Permanent placements for roles you need to own long-term. We manage the full search — sourcing, screening, coordination, and close.

  • Contract

    Engineers available now for fixed-term or open-ended engagements. Ideal when you need to move fast or scale around a specific project.

  • Contract-to-Hire

    Start contract, convert on fit. Reduce hiring risk by working with an engineer before making a permanent commitment.

How it works

  1. 1

    Discovery call

    We learn your stack, team culture, and what "great" looks like for this specific role — not just the job description.

  2. 2

    Targeted search

    We tap our active network and passive pipeline — engineers who aren't on job boards and won't appear in your LinkedIn search.

  3. 3

    Technical screening

    Every candidate clears a technical assessment relevant to your stack before you see a profile. No wasted interviews.

  4. 4

    Interviews & close

    We coordinate scheduling, prep both sides, and support offer negotiation all the way through the start date.

What makes us different

Every part of our process is built around one goal: getting you someone who can actually do the job.

  • Pre-screened candidates only

    Every profile you receive has cleared a technical assessment specific to your stack. You won't interview anyone who can't do the job.

  • Active + passive network

    We maintain relationships with engineers not on job boards. Your best candidate probably isn't actively looking right now.

  • Fast without cutting corners

    First qualified submittal in under two weeks, on average. We move quickly because we know what you need — not because we're skipping steps.

  • Long-term partnership

    Most of our clients are repeat partners. We learn your team over time and get better at finding your next hire with every search.

Ready to find your next engineer?

Tell us about the role and we'll follow up within one business day.

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