What People Are Saying

"I've worked with Brian Gabay a few months back and I had a great recruiting experience. He is always willing to help no matter the circumstances and you can most certainly count on his word.
He is a very detailed oriented individual, who will go out of his way to provide assistance."

"Legare was able to match my profile to the position and company of my dreams. She held my hand through the interview process, was always available for questions and made sure that I went in prepared. Legare is knowledgeable about the space, understands the clients need on both sides ( interviewer and interviewee) and is able to balance the needs of both parties. I will always be thankful to her and her company as they have helped me find a job and company that I absolutely LOVE."

“I had a wonderful experience working with Brian on my job search, which resulted in my current position. He has a wealth of knowledge about company culture and is great at matching the individuals that will best thrive in it. He is professional, responsive and is always ready to provide great advice.”

Brian Gabay is an excellent talent scout. He's extremely professional and trustworthy. I've worked with numerous talent scouts in the past, and too be honest, I've questioned how hard they were working. I never had this doubt in mind when I was working with Brian. I explained to him my personal circumstances and what I was looking for in my next position and he respected those boundaries and followed through to find me the perfect position.

I can't say enough wonderful things about him. Aside from being professional and highly responsive, he's just a likable guy and all-around descent fellow. If you're looking for a new position or a new career path and need someone with connections, talent, and charm to champion for you, then I highly recommend that you work with Brian.

He's a great partner to have on your side.

"Legare is very professional, friendly and she gets results. She is trustworthy and listens to any and all concerns, and helps find a solution. I would highly recommend working with her."

“Brian was a pleasure to work with. Brian found me on LinkedIn and was able to successfully match myself with my next employment opportunity. His diligence, hard work, effort and exceptional social skills allowed us to match my skill set with a firm in need. Without his attention to detail this would not have been accomplished. His availability around the clock also allowed us to establish a bond that would eventually lead to our joint success. I would recommend working with him on any business venture and hopefully in the future him and I can conduct business together again"

I highly recommend Legare for people looking for quality positions within the PR industry, as well as for companies in search of qualified candidates. Legare is honest, very personable and reliable, and she was a very trustworthy and helpful ally through my experience with her. I would absolutely work with her again, and I would refer anyone with recruitment needs, directly to her.

“Legare was a pleasure to work with during my job search. Her ability to balance professional guidance with supportive “pep talks” was particularly key for me and gave me the confidence I needed to move forward. To echo an earlier referral, Legare is dedicated, attentive, resourceful and organized and I am so grateful for all of her help. I’d highly recommend her as a recruiter to use during your job hunt.”

"Legare was an absolute pleasure to work with and truly helped me feel at ease with my job search. Within the first five minutes of our initial conversation she completely understood my career goals and took my desire to find my dream position on as her own. Legare's enthusiasm for recruiting was evident in each conversation and I highly recommend her to anyone embarking on a job hunt."

“Legare is an absolute joy to work with and goes above and beyond client needs. She makes a situation that's possibly stressful into a friendly conversation. Attentive, resourceful, and organized are only some of the words that can describe her.I would definitely recommend Legare to be sought after and would welcome the opportunity to work with her again!”

“Working with Brian was an empowering experience. He spent time talking with me not only about my background and skills, but also the industry landscape so I knew what to expect from the job market at this time. He promptly responded to me when I reached out with questions or concerns and offered insight about next steps when I needed it. A job search can be stressful, but working with Brian alleviated that stress and made the process go as smoothly as possible".

“Brian was instrumental in helping me secure a position with SutherlandGold in San Francisco. As all job seekers know, "the search" can be a stressful time - and I appreciated Brian's expertise, connections and transparency during the process. This is a man who believes in proactive, timely updates. Highly recommended to anyone seeking a public relations job in San Francisco and elsewhere.”

I had a wonderful experience working with Brian and his team while applying, interviewing and receiving an offer for a PR job in London. I originally learned about the job through Phifer & Company job postings and from the moment I contacted the Phifer & Company team they were friendly, straightforward and extremely helpful. As everyone knows, going through the job hunting/applying/interviewing process can be daunting and it was great to be able to work with such a positive team who I felt always had my best interests in mind.

Rachel was very punctual, professional and personable. I would highly recommend her service to anyone searching for a job in the field of public relations.

If it wasn't for Rachel's initial outreach, I wouldn't have found my current position! She is highly organized, and worked with me after hours, and even on the weekend, to secure all the information necessary in order to accomplish a swift hiring process. I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone!

Rachel is an extraordinary talent manager who is both intelligent and personable. She is always looking to match the qualities and thinking of both talent and company and does so with honesty on both sides. Beyond that, she is a complete delight to do business with. Extremely competent and few around like her.

Brian and his team provide excellent client service by always keeping in mind the "big picture." He tailors each job candidate search by carefully matching each qualified candidate with the right agency. I will continue to use his services.

Daniel was highly recommended to me when I began my job search. He responded to my initial email right away. He set up a meeting for me at my first choice agency. There were many steps in the process from my first interview to my ultimate hiring. Daniel was there every step of the way. He was a thorough and reassuring partner. Unlike most recruiters, I feel he took a personal interest in my success. I have recommended him to many of my friends in the industry.

Daniel is a terrific recruitment professional. He was an untiring advocate for me and was also clearly focused on finding the right match for all parties concerned, developing long-term approach to insure the right chemistry. He's a perfect proponent of Simon Sineks philosophy: "If you hire people just because they can do a job, theyll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they'll work for you with blood, sweat and tears.

Brian and his company, Phifer & Company, was a tremendous asset to me during my job search. I was looking for a career to utilize my greatest skills and passions, and it was immediately clear to me that Brian understood where I wanted to be in my career and where I could excel. He and his team were very prompt and the results were rewarding. I thank him incredibly for his diligence.

Rachel was as tremendous help to me and I had great success when working with her!

Jessica is very responsive throughout the recruitment process, and she has a warmth about her that makes her easy to talk to. She works very hard to ensure both her clients and job candidates are happy. It is a pleasure to work with her.

As a recruiter Rachel is consistently responsive and thoughtful in her communication. I highly recommend her services at Phifer & Co.

Jessica is wonderful to work with -- thoughtful, responsive, supportive and highly motivated/motivating, she's an amazing communicator and collaborator. She never rests until everything comes full circle, taking great care with every step and detail. If you want to feel comfortable with and confident, look no further than Jessica.

Jessica is terrific. She is 100 percent committed to what she does. She has a great sense for what will work between company and potential employee. She is persuasive, professional and works hard. Whether you are a potential job candidate or a business looking for talent, if you are looking for a top recruiter, look no further. Jessica is the one!

I have worked with Brian on both sides of the recruiting process. Personally he has referred me to a number of positions and he always keeps me mind when a position turns up that would interest me.He works with top rated talent and is always honest and open when considering my needs to help supplement my groups. He is funny and kind and the first recruiter I consider when the need arises. I would highly recommend him to all my colleagues.

Brian is an exceptional recruiter. He has a unique knack for identifying opportunities that exactly match your experience and career growth. He is thorough, detailed and definitely great to work with. I look forward to working with Brian again.

Brian is one of the most savvy and engaging HR professionals I know. He can "connect the dots" better than most recruiters and I would certainly turn to him to find outstanding professionals.

Brian is a superb partner to work with through the search process. He is a very effective communicator, keeps tabs on all components and has incredible follow-up. He sets the standard that others should attain. I can’t recommend him more highly!

Working with the Phifer & Company team has been an amazing experience. Being a global digital agency that only looks to hire the best and the brightest can have it's challenges. Brian was a able to sift through the layers of quality and send us only the top level of candidates we desired. Not only did they find the quality candidates, they were able to deliver the correct individuals from a chemistry fit as well. Our clients have been thrilled with the level of candidates we are hiring on to their accounts. We can't thank you enough. Keep being the best in the business.

I would highly recommend Brian to anyone that is looking for a new job or opportunity. He is not only a pleasure to work with but extremely detail oriented, is always on top of what his clients need or expect and knows how to deliver results and find the best match for his clients/ and or assisting others in finding a new job or position. I have worked with many recruiters over the years and Brian is the best there is.

Brian is an excellent matchmaker for clients and job-seekers. He truly understands the needs and the nuances of the communications industry, which in turn creates solid matches. His end goal isn't about a transaction, which is refreshing for job-seekers. My experience with him has been nothing short of fantastic. I certainly would work with him again, whether I'm a client or seeking a job.

Brian is a conssummate professional with excellent matching capabilities and I highly recommend working with him whether you're a client or job-seeker. Throughout the recruitment/hiring process, Brian was literally there for me each step, providing comprehensive background information on the company, interviewing tips, scheduling prep-calls and following up meticulously. He has successfully placed me and my experience working with him was fantastic - thanks, Brian!

I have hired Brian three times. A compliment in and of itself. Each time to find a very senior person, the hardest positions to fill. None of his candidates were the usual suspects. Or off the shelf. Or someone else's reject. They were all interesting, real and interested candidates. How did he find so many great prospects? Because he took the time to understand The Gate’s culture finding matches for the agency and not just candidates for the job. What else could you ask for?

Working with Brian has been an absolute pleasure. Brian is extremely passionate and it is very clear that not only does he love his job but he is extremely talented. He was available whenever I needed him during my job search and was instrumental in finding the exact opportunity that I was looking for. His insights and opinions were extremely helpful. I recommend that anyone who has the opportunity to work with Brian, do so!

Working with Brian in this difficult economy has been a "bright spot." He works with, has access to and incredible relationships with some of the BEST public relations agencies in the business; places one can only dream of working. On top of this, Brian is very professional and incredibly supportive, much like a cheerleader, which can make a big difference in the current job market. I would highly recommend hiring him for a search or working with him on your next search. You can be rest assured you're in very, VERY good hands.

I am lucky to have worked with Brian for many years. He is so positive and friendly and is one of the rare people who truly care about your happiness and career growth. He placed me at one of my first positions at Ogilvy many years ago and has been in close contact ever since. I highly recommend Brian because he is loyal and genuine and works tirelessly to help you reach your goals.

It was a pleasure to work with Brian. He assisted me in sifting through various opportunities to find the right one to align with not only my present skillset, but my desired future skillset. He joked that every one he spoke with in the industry would "fight me for my new role, and that it was the dream position." With his excellent insight into the profressional, cultural and organizational structure within the Company, he was able to craft a role & offer that could not be refused. Brian orchestrated an executed a deal for me within 72 hours, being accessible by any device during all those hours, securing responses to every requested detail. I highly recommend him if you are looking to advance your skillset in a new role, or in search of the right talent to help your Company transform.

Working with Brian was a real pleasure from the start of the recruitment process. He expertly set me up to succeed prior to each interview, enabling me to put forward the best examples of my work and impress the prospective employers with whom I met. But more importantly, Brian knew what the companies wanted; and he wasn't afraid to push hard on me to make sure he put forward only qualified candidates to his clients. When it came time to the final details of the job offer, Brian provided sound counsel giving me the reassurance I needed, making for a very happy ending for all.

I had to good pleasure to work with Brian in 2008 and in every interaction I found him a consummate professional who has a passion for great ideas and achieving results for his clients. He is a tireless worker who give 200% of himself to every challenge. I would recommend him highly, In a climate such as this, peoples true colors shine through and Brian is a person of integrity when increasingly people are cutting ethical corners.

Brian is the best recruiter I've ever worked with in my 20 years. He was able to in a very short time (4 months) triple our staff with excellent talent and good fit. He is a pro with handling candidates, and I always felt that he represented me and my business with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

Brian was successful in finding many desirable positions for me with some of the best agencies in New York City. He was great to work with and understood exactly what I was looking to find. He set me up with my current position. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again.