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There are recruiters, and there are consultants. Jon Ward is absolutely the latter. Over the course of the interview process, I found his insight and advice spot-on, and quickly came to regard him as a peer.

Jon Ward was an exceptional and invaluable resource in my career move. He is the most professional, positive, tenacious and organized recruiter I have ever worked with. His deep connections with hiring managers allowed me access to find the perfect commercial banking team.

I highly recommend Jon Ward. He maintains a wide and deep network of candidates and really articulates opportunities as if he were a commercial banker.

I worked with Jon Ward when I was looking for new opportunities. He understood my skills and strengths, cut through the bureaucracy, and helped me land a pivotal role.

I highly recommend Jon, he has been instrumental in filling key positions within my team. Jon has excellent communication skills & is very personable and professional.

I have found Jon very knowledgeable in the California market. He knows the best candidates for the position in the market. I really enjoy working with him.

I worked with Jon on my last job search. He demonstrated great listening skills to capture my personal strengths. Jon has a lot to offer as a recruiter and I highly recommend him.

I recently worked with Jon Ward, and he presented a fantastic opportunity that aligned with my goals. It's a great fit, and he managed the whole process with great professionalism and a sense of humor. Anyone in commercial banking in Northern California, get to know Jon. He's awesome!

Jon is great to work with. He found a senior level RM in a new territory for us. He is responsive and thoroughly vets the right candidates!

Jon brought us a great candidate, deeply plugged into a new market for us. He is professional and understands exactly what we are looking for.

Jon was instrumental in recruiting an accomplished commercial lender and her team for us from a competitor, solidifying our presence in a new market.

I was not actively looking, but Jon was able to clearly articulate how the opportunity would help me achieve my own career goals. He was invaluable, helping me navigate and manage the entire process. Jon is very knowledgeable, hands-on and much better than other recruiters.

I always take Jon's call. He never wastes my time. He knows commercial banking, and speaks with insight to the California market. Plus, he's a heck of a nice guy!

Jon Ward at Ward & Dean always has the whole story. If you're in commercial banking and don't know him, do yourself a favor and get to know him.

HR executives should welcome the chance to work with Jon. He was my best and most consistent source of top-flight talent. It is in your company's interest to work closely with Jon as a partner, not a vendor.

Jon was amazing to work with. Every step of the way he provided relevant and timely information, insightful coaching, and some needed reassurance. I strongly recommend him to anyone interested in advancing their career in commercial banking.

Jon is smart, funny, and knows his business better than any other recruiter I've ever spoken with. His ability to align the goals of his client and his candidate is deep, not just a surface match. He really knows how to find the right fit and culture for his candidate's long-term happiness.

Jon was different from other recruiters I've worked with. Business-savvy, focused, insightful, knowledgeable, and I always felt like he put a higher value on helping me than on making a placement.

Jon Ward is one of those business relationships that you hold on to. Among recruiters, he stands far above his industry. If you are in commercial banking in California, get to know Jon Ward.

Jon was very insightful as to how I could get deals done with his client that I couldn't do where I was. I've never talked to a recruiter that sounded so much like a commercial banker.

Jon's expertise and advice helped me get my resume noticed and get my foot in the door for interviews. This led to a new job offer within weeks of implementing his best practices. I highly recommend Jon.

If you haven't had a conversation with Jon, you're missing out. It's amazing what can unfold from a single conversation with someone who brings Jon's depth of experience, insight, and network. You never know where one meaningful conversation can lead.