Princeton

Business Solutions

Executive Search and Recruitment Consultants

About Us

Princeton Business Solutions delivers executive search services to technology, engineering and professional services firms. Since 2003, we have established our firm as the search partner of choice for our clients by pursuing our core philosophy of serving our customers with excellence and integrity.

Our singular focus is to help our clients secure top tier professionals, managers and executives for their teams. We do this by investing the time upfront to understand thoroughly the organization’s culture and business needs and specific position requirements. We work diligently to cast a wide net to identify and attract top tier talent. Through our process driven, data intensive and disciplined approach to talent search, we empower our clients to build top notch teams and achieve business success.

We are committed to providing great value to our clients and retaining them for the long haul. As reliable search partners, we place the highest emphasis on delivering great results for our clients. This relentless focus translates to exceptional business value for our clients.

Core Values

We adhere to our core values in all aspects of our business to help our clients become successful

HIRE THE BEST TALENT

We are in the people business. There is no better indicator of our success than the quality of individuals we hire for our clients. We value diversity and recruit the best talent for the job.

MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY

In all of our interactions with our customers and the professionals we serve, we respect and uphold confidentiality. The trust that our clients have in us is the cornerstone for our success.

DELIVER SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Given that our success is measured by how well we serve our customers, we ensure that our customers are accorded the highest priority and provided the highest quality of service.

Leadership

For more than 15 years, Ven Swaminathan has successfully completed searches for a variety of growth firms and public companies in engineering, R&D, sales, finance/accounting, and operations.

His approach to recruitment is focused on providing personalized, consultative service that prioritizes understanding the client’s unique needs and delivering high caliber placements. This has enabled PBS to become a trusted partner to its clients.

Prior to founding PBS in 2003, Ven gained valuable experience in R&D and operations, all of which have helped him in his recruitment career. He holds an MBA from University of Rochester and outside of work, enjoys rooting for New York sports teams.

The value we provide

Since 2003, Princeton Business Solutions has built a solid track record by offering a strong value proposition to its clients. Access to top tier candidates, Quick and prompt completion of searches and quality placements are our hallmarks

Widen the talent pool

Our singular goal is to leave no stone unturned to identify, reach and attract the right talent for our clients. As a niche search partner, we are not constrained by long off-limit lists and firm bureaucracies. We provide access to a wide talent pool and are able to attract the right talent for our clients.

Shorten the Search

Our business is built on partnering with a select group of clients and securing top tier talent for them. We qualify the search parameters thoroughly right at the outset and give our clients the attention they deserve. This helps us to zone in on the right people quickly and shorten the time it takes to complete the search.

Experience Quality

We understand the strategic impact that each of our placements has on our clients. We work with discretion and maintain confidentiality while making the search process smooth and efficient. We ensure the quality and timeliness of our deliverables and we deliver a positive experience for both our clients and candidates.

Process

Our singular focus is to help our clients secure top tier talent for their teams. We do this by investing the time upfront to understand thoroughly our clients’ organization and specific position requirements, and casting a wide net to identify and attract top tier talent. Through our process driven, data intensive and disciplined approach to recruitment, we empower our clients to build top notch teams and achieve business success.

Step 1: Discovery

We invest the time upfront to understand your company and hiring priorities. We delineate the requirements and the key skills, personal qualities and experience required for the position and establish the selection criteria to evaluate potential candidates.

Step 2: Research

We map out a search strategy and search far and wide by utilizing various sources including proprietary databases, industry contacts and networking initiatives to develop a solid pipeline of potential candidates.

Step 3: Identification

We reach out to candidates to assess and evaluate their suitability and interest in the role. Qualified candidates are identified and further screened.

Step 4: Evaluation

A shortlist of candidates is presented to client along with a summary of the candidate’s profile. We then coordinate client interviews and keep candidates informed of the next steps.

Step 5: Negotiation

Once client makes a decision to make an offer, we facilitate salary negotiations between candidate and client and serve as an effective intermediary.

Step 6: Transition

We consult with our client and follow up regularly with the successful candidate during onboarding and assist both client and candidate with the transition.

Areas of Expertise

We serve in the high technology and professional services domains

Our placements typically span the following types of roles and functions

Engineering roles (Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation)
Sales roles (Account Executives, Sales Managers, Sales Engineers)
Finance, Accounting, Business Operations functions
Engineering Leadership roles (Director and above)
Sales Leadership positions (Director and above)

Contact Us

Email: [email protected]

San Carlos, CA: (650) 453-5820

Princeton, NJ: (609) 799-7809