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Top Traits Recruiters Look for in Executive Search

Personality should never be the sole consideration when it comes to executive search, but certain personality traits tend to thrive more than others when it comes to C-suite positions. Here are some of the top traits executive search teams should look for when considering top executive candidates. Professionalism Executives must […]

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5 things cruise lines can teach the hospitality industry

Not every hotel can rely on cruise ship basics to boost their customers’ experiences. However, there’s definitely something to improve at every hotel – what can you do better? Perhaps studying a cruise ship can help you. It’s true — a cruise ship is much different than a hotel. The […]

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Where and How to Find Great Sales Reps

Sure, technology can help heat up your metrics, but only talent can sell your brand like hot cakes. In the ever-shifting market, talent spells the difference between sales organizations that are well-positioned to win the future and those that struggle just to survive the challenges of the present. As customer […]

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Why good sales reps are SO hard to find (and how to find them)

When I started my business I went through lots of sales reps/recruiters before almost giving up on the sales rep idea. The more business owners I spoke to, the more I heard the same challenge, “There are just no good sales guys out there”. Thankfully, I learned some lessons along […]

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How to Hire a Sales Representative

For many brands that sell wholesale, utilizing independent reps and rep firms is a key part of their sales strategy. For some, it’s not cost-effective to employ in-house reps, or they simply need to get feet on the ground quickly without having to put resources into establishing a salaried team. Others recognize […]

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Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment – perfect work from home opportunity for veterans!

Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment – perfect work from home opportunity for veterans! More than 5,600 veterans have become franchisees in the past four years, according to the International Franchise Association. That’s thanks in no small part to the organization’s VetFran program, through which some 650 member companies offer discounts, […]

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June Jobs Report – Great New for Recruiting Industry

Almost every month the Jobs Report is great news for recruiting.  As the labor pool shrinks because unemployment is so low, the need to find top talent is often outsourced to Executive Search agencies. Additionally, the baby boomers are starting to retire and the millennial’s are having fewer children and […]

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Can a Robot Interview Better than Humans?

What is this world coming to!  I have seen many changes since I started Patrice & Associates without an internet.  Our big innovation was fax machines!  You may have seen this video on the internet. Think about the last time you interviewed a candidate. What was your first initial reaction […]

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Let’s start off by saying Brian Martin is an amazing guy

Brian gets very personable with his clients and that makes me feel special. I’m truly blessed to meet a guy like Brian. I will definitely recommend his service to anyone who needs it!           Thank You!     Wesley Ross

I was very impressed at the professional manner in which Mr. Brian Martin assisted me in acquiring my  new job

I decided to put out my resume out there on ziprecruiter one night and within 24 hours i had Brian calling me. He was very cordial on the phone and assured me he had a position which fit very well with my experience.  I waited another day and Brian introduced me to the employer he was talking about.  I would highly recommend Brian to anyone. I really do appreciate his service in helping me acquire my new job.
Andrew Kwasi Asare
I was very impressed!

Recruiters Are True Life Coaches!

The best compliment that I can give Brian, is that throughout this whole process, I felt I had a true partner in crime. As I negotiated through what seemed a very long process, he was there every step of the way. I told him he had a beer coming after this was over and I look forward to fulfilling that promise. -Albert Patterson   Your Recruitment Coach:  5 Tips for Maximizing Recruiter Relationships

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