About
Roots
Proteus was built to deliver a new standard of recruitment support to the private sector. Proteus strategically combines years of extensive experience in recruiting across a diverse range of industries, and carries an unmatched work ethic and drive.
Focus
In military service, the duty of an Army Officer is to lead and solve problems under pressure. In recruiting, Proteus views the role in the same way. we assist companies in achieving their talent goals with a sense of urgency and focus on the mission.
Execution
Proteus work extensively across many industries nationwide to place former military leaders into operational leadership and technical roles. In addition to our Military talent support, proteus has developed strong service offerings in both professional and executive search.
Frequently asked questions
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Why the name Proteus?Proteus was named after Adolphus Greeley who served in the Union Army during the Civil War and is known as the founder of the modern Army Signal Corps. Following the Civil War, Adolphus Greeley was uniquely selected to command the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition to the North Pole with the mission of establishing a chain of meteorological-observation stations to collect astronomical and polar magnetic data. The ship this Army leader and adventurer sailed on was named Proteus.
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What industry does Proteus specialize in?Proteus specializes across 4 primary industries - Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Oil & Gas. Within those industries, Proteus' core areas of expertise include mid-level leadership, finance and accounting, and both technician + maintenance leadership. While Proteus places a large number of transitioning military candidates, we also excel at conducting thorough searches for industry experienced talent.
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What is the standard time to fill?A Military Leader or Professional Leader Program Event typically requires 14-21 days of preparation on our end to deliver 3-5 candidates for a streamlined interview event. For direct placement searches supporting singular openings we typically deliver candidates within 5-7 days. Executive level searches will typically require 4-6 weeks.