Pleasant Consulting

Pleasant Consulting is a hometown resource for high tech talent located in Burnsville, Minnesota. The firm provides strategic technical staffing services to Twin Cities clients as well as their national locations, specializing in connecting companies with skilled technology professionals who align with their culture and values.

Pleasant Consulting takes a quality-over-quantity approach to technical recruitment, focusing on delivering 2-3 highly targeted candidates rather than overwhelming clients with numerous resumes. The firm invests time in understanding both client company culture and innovative projects, as well as candidate skills and career aspirations to ensure optimal matches. Their methodology involves studying the market to identify which companies are hiring, downsizing, or undergoing business transformations, enabling them to connect great people with amazing opportunities.

The company leverages a comprehensive toolkit including their proprietary database, extensive LinkedIn connections, and robust referral network to quickly identify perfect candidates. They emphasize building great teams and company culture by matching not just technical skills, but personalities that complement organizational dynamics. Pleasant Consulting's commitment extends beyond initial placements, with regular follow-up activities to ensure mutually beneficial long-term partnerships.

Led by owner Marty Pleasant with over 25 years of experience, the firm maintains a senior-level consulting team with an average of 20 years of industry experience. As a certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), the company holds multiple certifications including WBENC, CERT certification from Hennepin and Ramsey counties, Certified Targeted Group Business status from the Minnesota Department of Administration, and DBE certification from MNUCP.

Pleasant Consulting covers a comprehensive range of technical disciplines from application development and infrastructure to executive-level positions, serving diverse industries including retail, transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, government, and technology sectors.