5-Star Amazon Book Review from Grover Vee:
"An honest, insightful, and illuminating read. Clearly written from the heart, this book is a reflection on how we often allow others to dictate our feelings, self-perception, and behavior—but we can find our inner strength to become true to ourselves. Well done!"

5-Star Amazon Book Review from Jenny:
"A great read from start to end! Gina touches on many topics that are close to a lot of people. Being able to connect with a book on the level I did is great!"

5-Star Amazon Book Review from France:
"This is a great story that also helps others who have lived through similar instances find the power to push through. 💜"

5-Star LinkedIn Client Review from Patrycja Wygnal for GemTek Recruiting / Gina:
“AGF Rebar Inc. began working with Gina Matteson and GEMTEK in September 2020. Since then, Gina has been an integral in helping us fill 8 key positions with excellent talent. Gina’s work is beyond words! Her fantastic approach to customer service and keen eye for detail has developed the strong working relationship that AGF has with GEMTEK today. Our favourite aspect of working with Gina is her proactiveness in helping us solve our recruitment needs, especially in light of COVID-19 and the problematic labour market.

Gina is always full of energy and ready to take on any challenge! We would highly recommend Gina and GEMTEK to any organization that needs a solution to their recruitment problems. She is really business-focused and people-driven! Thank you Gina!”

5-Star LinkedIn Candidate Review from Samir Sabry Hassan, P.Eng, B.Sc. Mech Eng., MBA, PMP for GemTek Recruiting / Gina:
“I would be very confident and pleased to highly recommend Gina for both job seekers and employers! On the personal level, Gina is a very pleasant person to work with, she is very good listener, honest, straightforward, clear, positive, patient and supportive. She is very passionate about HR field, when you interact with her you can see clearly that she truly puts her soul into what she is doing. Gina is very motivated and driven by the achievement she feels as well as the satisfaction and appreciation she sees in the eyes of both the employer and the successful candidate.

On the professional level, she is very different and absolutely knows what the core of HR is. “When hiring, hire based on character. Skills can be taught but character is what they are” I strongly believe that this is exactly what Gina is doing, which, in my perspective, is the most important factor in a successful match between candidates and opportunities.

Unlike most of “recruiters” nowadays, Gina does not Just depend on some software or couple of keywords mentioned on a job description or resume to make a match, which can be easily worked around and usually ends up with disappointment, or just bombard employers with many resumes aiming that one of them attracts attention and gets picked up.

She dives deep in what is written from both sides and read very carefully what lies between the lines, thanks to her deep knowledge in the field, long experience, attention to details and the ability to see the whole picture. Then she concludes the key factors of success for the role considering all different factors and the core strengths of each candidate and makes a match, she also gets this match score verified during the screening calls / interviews.
Gina provides clarity that keeps job seekers focused and saves time and efforts they waste because a recruiter is simply trying his/her luck, she also guides applicants professionally and clearly through the process till the end.

On the other side, Gina saves the most valuable resource for organizations which is time. Her methodology and selection criteria increases applicant's opportunities to succeed in their new roles which positively affects employee's productivity, satisfaction, engagement and retention; which are part of the most essential indicators of a successful organization and a good work place. Keep the good work and the positive spirits up Gina, you deserve all the best!”

5-Star LinkedIn Candidate review from Nisha Krithivasan for GemTek Recruiting / Gina:
"Gina is one-of-a-kind. 'Genuine expert’ is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about her. I cannot forget what she said to me "You have full skill-sets and potential, get ready to spread your wings." Most impressively, she is resilient. She is not short-sighted and cares more about long-term relationship with candidates.

She was immensely helpful while I was in the process of being recruited into a new role. From start to finish, she helped me to fully understand the role I was being recruited for, and offered support on any questions or concerns I had throughout. Gina went above and beyond in working with me to make the recruitment process as smooth, transparent, and stress-free as possible, and she even went so far as to check in with me after the process had concluded to ensure I was settling into my new role well. Gina is an absolute credit to the profession and an invaluable asset to all companies and candidates. For a reliable, considerate service, with recruiters who genuinely care about your application, I would look no further than GemTek."

5-Star LinkedIn Colleague review from Natalie McQueen for GemTek Recruiting and Gina Matteson as an Author:
"I’ve had the absolute pleasure of getting to know Gina Matteson and learning about the incredible work she does with GemTek. Hiring the right people is one of the most critical decisions a business can make, and Gina has mastered the art of matching the right talent with the right companies—saving businesses from the costly and frustrating cycle of hiring and firing.

What truly sets Gina apart is her deep commitment to her clients. She doesn’t just fill positions; she builds long-term relationships, ensuring companies make strategic hires that drive growth and success. Her ability to understand both the needs of businesses and the unique strengths of candidates makes her an invaluable asset in the hiring process.

Beyond her expertise in recruitment, Gina is also a published author who has courageously shared her own story with vulnerability and authenticity. Just as she helps people through her writing, she brings that same level of care and dedication to the businesses she works with—guiding them toward better hiring decisions with honesty, insight, and a genuine desire to see them succeed.

If you’re looking for someone who not only understands the science of hiring but also the heart behind it, Gina is the one you want in your corner. I can’t recommend her enough!”

5-Star LinkedIn Client review from Jerry Simpson for GemTek Recruiting / Gina:
“Been working with Gina since 2004. She helped me staff a huge project for the City of Phoenix and recently helped me fill some critical team members on my networking team. She always came through no matter what the request was or the difficult skillsets we needed. She is very professional and excellent at what she does!”