Meet Your Recruiter - Tom

At OpTech, building genuine, long-lasting relationships with candidates isn’t just part of our process, it’s the heart of our culture. Join us weekly for a series called “Meet your Recruiter” and we’ll introduce you to one of our incredible team members who’s dedicated to helping you land your next great opportunity.

Tom at a glance

Title: Sr. Professional Recruiter
Expertise: 15+ years recruiting across financial, administrative, and professional services roles

Tom’s path into recruiting

“I graduated from CMU with a Criminal Justice degree in 2008 and started my career as a Psychiatric Care Specialist in several hospitals. I learned quickly that I love helping people, but I was truly born to recruit.” That passion for helping others still drives Tom today. His empathy and persistence have made him one of the most trusted recruiters in his field.

What energizes him

“I’m all about building long-lasting relationships. It’s a pay-it-forward mindset. Referrals are huge in our industry, and I’m proud that people trust me enough to send their friends and colleagues my way. Relationship-building is my forte, and I get to use it every day.”

And his candidates agree.

• “Tom was an incredible help during my job search. He made the process straightforward, always keeping in touch and offering guidance whenever I needed it. What stood out most was how genuine and supportive he was.” — Spencer Smith, Business Analyst
• “Working with Tom was a very easy and professional experience. He was always responsive, honest, and dedicated throughout my search. I knew I was in good hands.” — Jake Aumann, Business Analyst
• “Tom always went above and beyond in his role to help me in my search for contract jobs. All around great person, wonderful personality, and hard worker!” — Julie Bachand, Candidate

Life outside the office

When he’s not connecting top talent with exceptional companies, Tom enjoys playing golf, tennis, hockey, and running. “Family is everything. I’m a very lucky husband with an amazing wife and am the uncle to the cutest niece and nephew.”

Tom’s must-ask interview question

“Based on our conversation today, is there any reason you can’t see me being successful in this role?”
This confident yet humble question gives candidates valuable insight and leaves a lasting impression.

Just for fun

Superpower of choice: Flying, no hesitation.

Job hunting can feel overwhelming when you are constantly putting applications out, and getting silence back. A great recruiter like Tom changes that. He’ll champion you, share insider advice, and open doors to roles that might not even be posted yet.

Have questions about your career move? Reach out to Tom at tcassidy@optechus.com.