We didn't expect to do
this job either.
So we know a thing or two about
finding the unexpected.
We didn't expect to do
this job either.
So we know a thing or two about
finding the unexpected.
finding the unexpected.
So we know a thing or two about finding the unexpected.
We’ve all had previous lives. At agencies, start-ups, dive bars – you name it. But we fell in love with recruiting. Why? Because it brings together our unique, seemingly random, superpowers in a way that no other job can.
Dana Siomkos
Founder and CEO
After 10+ years of working in-house, I became frustrated with the uninspired recruiting experience. Recruiters never seemed to deeply understand the businesses they were supporting, the positions they were filling, or the people they were representing.
I saw this as an opportunity to do something differently!
You & Them is a boutique recruiting company comprised only of people who have worked at agencies and brands and have a deep-seeded passion for making thoughtful, compassionate and long-lasting connections.
Super Power: An obsession with solving the puzzle - and understanding all the pieces.
Why You & Them? Because every industry deserves a fresh take on things.
Who do we have to thank? My mother and a copywriter at the Deutsch water cooler.
If you had a dollar for every time you said… Take a leap!
Favorite superhero catchphrase: I’m the best there is at what I do - Wolverine.
Dana Siomkos
Founder & CEO
Kerry Shaw
Head of Recruiting
Super Power: A freaky ability to read minds and divine what people are really dreaming about.
My coworkers find me to be: Curious, inquisitive, instinctual and hilarious.
Why You & Them? Because I’ve been on the other side of the fence I know how not to do this job.
What gets you out of bed? My kids. Coffee. Howard Stern. In no particular order.
Favorite song lyrics? Stop your messing around, better think of your future! - The Specials
Kerry Shaw
Head of Recruiting
Tara Whitla
Director of Operations
Super Power: A knack for being the voice of reason and keeping cool under pressure.
My coworkers find me to be: High-energy, level-headed, supportive, sarcastic.
Why You & Them? Combining creativity, operations and helping others is my happy place.
If you had a dollar for every time you said… “Let me get that on The List”
Worst interview question you’ve ever heard? “If you were a color, what color would you be?”
Tara Whitla
Director of Operations
Press & Speaking Engagements
For Press & Speaking Engagements
“Dana is one of the real ones. She’s kind, personable, and works hard to help find the right role for those she works with. Her and her team have been a huge help for me the past few years.”
Able Parris
“Dana sought to understand who I am, what I want to do, and where I want to be. She listens, she asks the right questions, and she champions the cause of her clients, whether they be employers or employees.”
Jenna Landry
“We were well underway with You & Them on several searches and had already met exceptional candidates, then the quarantine began. You & Them was so amazingly flexible and collaborative, as our recruitment needs changed on a weekly basis, and we were so thankful to have them in our corner during this challenging time.”
Armando Turco
“Working with Dana and her team at You & Them is a true pleasure. Dana and her team have twice assisted us with filling roles in our marketing department Dana and her team saved us both time and money by sourcing a group of exceptional candidates and helping us find the right fit quickly.”
Clelia Warburg Peters
“From the day Dana took me on as a candidate, she proactively sought companies where she thought I would be as happy as I was valued. In less than a month, I had a job I couldn’t have been happier about – in the exact position I wanted, at the kind of company I had asked for, with colleagues I couldn’t have hoped for. After three months, I was promoted, and although I’d like to take all the credit…Dana gets a lion’s share.”
Leah Danielle Simon
“As soon as I was introduced to Dana, she reassured me that she had looked at my book and already knew the perfect places to send me. Without hesitating, whenever a friend says that they feel stuck or that they need a new gig, the first thing out of my mouth is always “Don’t worry…I know exactly who to intro you to.”
Rajiv Lahens
“Having Dana and You & Them in my corner was my secret weapon, freeing me to focus on presenting myself and my capabilities, and not get caught up in the nitty gritty of job searching. I’d recommend her to anyone and am always eager to refer her to colleagues and companies.”
Adrienne Katz
“Within one week of meeting Dana, I had a job offer (mic drop!)! Essentially, Dana is incredible. She is over and beyond a traditional recruiter – a progressive thinker whose MO is never to simply to place jobs for commission. She is thorough and supportive in her process, truly works hard to understand one’s needs, while extracting intangibles and weaving in nuance, to find the right role for both client and candidate.”
Henrietta Gallina
“Dana and her team at You & Them are reinventing what it means to be recruiters. They do the hard work of curating clients and specialize in unique opportunities that are hard to come by on your own. Every recruiter tries to sell that, she may be the only one who does it. It’s not the usual agency list but an insider connection to smart, growing firms. Working with them makes working better. No small feat.”
Andy Hekimian
“As we all know, employment shifting can be uneasy terrain. The support from Dana & Co., beyond helping me to organize both mentally and materially, helped instill confidence and an authentic sense of empowerment that I couldn’t have done without. These people listened. Carefully. I looked forward to our check-in calls and always hung up feeling more whole and more resolute. ”
John Kapenga
“What sets Dana apart is that she feels more like a creative herself. She forms strong relationships with companies that are pushing the boundaries of design, strategy and culture. More importantly, Dana will introduce you to companies that you have never heard of and put you in touch with people who you always wanted to meet.”
George Crichlow
“Dana is one of the real ones. She’s kind, personable, and works hard to help find the right role for those she works with. Her and her team have been a huge help for me the past few years.”
Able Parris
“Dana sought to understand who I am, what I want to do, and where I want to be. She listens, she asks the right questions, and she champions the cause of her clients, whether they be employers or employees.”
Jenna Landry
“We were well underway with You & Them on several searches and had already met exceptional candidates, then the quarantine began. You & Them was so amazingly flexible and collaborative, as our recruitment needs changed on a weekly basis, and we were so thankful to have them in our corner during this challenging time.”
Armando Turco
“Working with Dana and her team at You & Them is a true pleasure. Dana and her team have twice assisted us with filling roles in our marketing department Dana and her team saved us both time and money by sourcing a group of exceptional candidates and helping us find the right fit quickly.”
Clelia Warburg Peters
“From the day Dana took me on as a candidate, she proactively sought companies where she thought I would be as happy as I was valued. In less than a month, I had a job I couldn’t have been happier about – in the exact position I wanted, at the kind of company I had asked for, with colleagues I couldn’t have hoped for. After three months, I was promoted, and although I’d like to take all the credit…Dana gets a lion’s share.”
Leah Danielle Simon
“As soon as I was introduced to Dana, she reassured me that she had looked at my book and already knew the perfect places to send me. Without hesitating, whenever a friend says that they feel stuck or that they need a new gig, the first thing out of my mouth is always “Don’t worry…I know exactly who to intro you to.”
Rajiv Lahens
“Having Dana and You & Them in my corner was my secret weapon, freeing me to focus on presenting myself and my capabilities, and not get caught up in the nitty gritty of job searching. I’d recommend her to anyone and am always eager to refer her to colleagues and companies.”
Adrienne Katz
“Within one week of meeting Dana, I had a job offer (mic drop!)! Essentially, Dana is incredible. She is over and beyond a traditional recruiter – a progressive thinker whose MO is never to simply to place jobs for commission. She is thorough and supportive in her process, truly works hard to understand one’s needs, while extracting intangibles and weaving in nuance, to find the right role for both client and candidate.”
Henrietta Gallina
“Dana and her team at You & Them are reinventing what it means to be recruiters. They do the hard work of curating clients and specialize in unique opportunities that are hard to come by on your own. Every recruiter tries to sell that, she may be the only one who does it. It’s not the usual agency list but an insider connection to smart, growing firms. Working with them makes working better. No small feat.”
Andy Hekimian
“As we all know, employment shifting can be uneasy terrain. The support from Dana & Co., beyond helping me to organize both mentally and materially, helped instill confidence and an authentic sense of empowerment that I couldn’t have done without. These people listened. Carefully. I looked forward to our check-in calls and always hung up feeling more whole and more resolute. ”
John Kapenga
“What sets Dana apart is that she feels more like a creative herself. She forms strong relationships with companies that are pushing the boundaries of design, strategy and culture. More importantly, Dana will introduce you to companies that you have never heard of and put you in touch with people who you always wanted to meet.”
