ABout "Master" Nick Malefyt

Since 1994 I have been connecting top talent in New Jersey with progressive employers. Over the years, I have had the good fortune of being trained by the best in the business; Bruno, Byrne, Cahill, Disney Institute, Finkle, Leffkowitz, and the list goes on. 

I am a past Vice President of the New Jersey Staffing Alliance (NJSA), New Jersey's leading recruitment industry trade association, where I Co-Chaired our Programs and Education Committee. This gave me unparalleled access to nationwide experts in sourcing, recruitment, interviewing, and leadership.    

In 2015 I earned the title of "Master" (7th Degree Black Belt) in the traditional martial art of self-defense, Taekwon-Do.  Hence our name,  Master Search Solutions. I am Certified International Master Instructor (International Taekwon-Do Federation) and I teach both Taekwon-Do and Filipino Martial Arts (Kuntaw Kali Kruzada) at my school, All-Star Taekwon-Do and Self-Defense, located in West Caldwell, NJ.  In 2025 I received my 8th Degree Black Belt and I am the youngest person in the United States within our organization to accomplish this.  I am the USITF East Coast Regional Director, and a member of the organizations Black Belt Promotional Committee.  

Employers should connect with us to learn more about sourcing, recruiting, qualifying talent, and talent pipelining. 

Job seekers should connect with us to learn more about job opportunities, job search strategies, resume writing, "Leveraging LinkedIn", interview preparation, and interview follow-up.    

Personally speaking, I am a husband, father of two, and a graduate of Seton Hall University.  I am also a proud member of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, The North Jersey Chamber of Commerce, and the Society of Human Resource Management.  Whether assisting employers, job seekers, or my martial arts students, my passion is empowering people and helping them reach their maximum potential.