Services Provided to Candidates
- Complete confidentiality.
- Resume review and consultation.
- Professional presentation of your qualifications to clients.
- Interview preparation, briefing and debriefing.
- Reference preparation and coordination.
- Consultation on employment offers and compensation.
Our services are provided at no cost to the candidate.
Selecting & Working With Recruiters
Career success affects every aspect of your life since it provides most people with their primary source of income. Make sure the recruiter you deal with is experienced, professional, and ethical.
You should seek recruiters who specialize with people with your type of experience. Recruiters who are educated or experienced in your field will be more successful in promoting you to prospective employers. Ask the recruiter about their experience and qualifications (see Profile of Agency Principal).
Once you have decided to work with a recruiter be sure to be responsive to the recruiters inputs and requests. Ultimately, it will help you achieve your objective.
The Internet, Job Boards, etc. vs. Our Services
The big job boards account for only a single digit percentage of positions filled. While they can generate a flood of applicants, approximately 95% of the respondents will not be qualified for the job.
Most jobs are either filled by personal referral or by niche placement firms (firms that specialize in the expertise required for the position).
We have direct contact with company hiring officials and in 95% of cases that includes direct contact with the technical manager actually filling the position. This assures that qualified applicants get proper review and consideration.
Considerations Before Starting a Job Search
Before you start a job search you should do the following:
- Determine what you are dissatisfied with in your current job and/or what objective you would hope to achieve by moving to a new position and company.
- Make a diplomatic attempt to resolve any issues that your current employer might address to retain your services. This a) may save you a needless job search, b) will give you a better feel for the value of your current employer places on your services, and c) will show you the true motivation behind any counter offer subsequently extended by your company.
Preparing for the Job Search Process
- Determine what objectives and constraints are important. For example, consider your positions of interest, compensation issues, how open are you to relocation and/or travel, and if there are specific companies or industries that you wish to target or avoid.
- Evaluate your current and desired positions relative to your experience and market conditions.
- Prepare a professional resume that optimizes the presentation of your skills, experience and achievements. Contact us for resume assistance or sample documents.
Confidentiality Issues
We will not submit your resume to a company without your permission and likewise will not discuss your job search activities with anyone without your permission as well. Beware of any recruiter who does not follow this rule.