Custom Search

Custom Search is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based recruitment agency specializing in executive and professional recruitment with over 30 years of experience. Founded in 1987, they focus primarily on middle and senior level positions and are known for their unique recruiting methods tailored to help companies increase productivity and performance by placing highly qualified professionals.

Custom Search Inc. has established itself as a premier executive recruitment firm with over three decades of industry expertise, serving clients throughout the Twin Cities and nationwide. The company specializes in connecting organizations with top-tier professionals at the middle and senior management levels, utilizing proprietary recruiting methods designed to enhance client productivity and performance.

With a small but highly experienced team of fewer than 25 employees, Custom Search prides itself on maintaining exceptional service quality and building long-term relationships. Remarkably, approximately 79% of their staff has over 11 years of tenure, demonstrating the company's commitment to stability and deep industry knowledge. This longevity enables them to provide personalized, consultative services backed by extensive market understanding.

The agency operates with the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality, offering comprehensive support to both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process. Their approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique culture and requirements, ensuring precise matches that drive organizational success. Custom Search maintains an A+ BBB rating and has built a reputation for discretion and professionalism in executive placement.

Led by owner Ken Anderson, Custom Search focuses on delivering value through their deep expertise in specialized industries and their commitment to maintaining long-standing professional relationships. They offer nationwide opportunities while maintaining strong local market knowledge of the Minneapolis and Twin Cities area, providing clients with both regional insight and broader market access.