Your secret weapons during a conversation or interview are the questions you ask to reveal the priorities of the person you are addressing. Many times an informal conversation is utilized to screen candidates in or out of the interview process. When you ask questions to determine what is most important […]
My experience with Patrice & Associates was phenomenal…my experience right from the get go with my recruiter Jeff Firestone was very personable and he was spot on in finding me a company that fit my professional and personal life perfectly. Jeff made the transition to my the next step in […]
Hilton Worldwide announced last week that it plans to open 500 new restaurants worldwide in the next three years, with a specific emphasis on quick serves. Up to a quarter of these restaurants will be within the company’s U.S. hotels. QSR spoke to Beth Scott, vice president of food and […]
Success takes time–sometimes longer than you’d like. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to become discouraged, and that makes it harder to achieve the success you deserve. Here’s a simple, seven-step plan to get your mojo back: 1. Define your purpose. Why are you working? Why are you doing this […]
Away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, as consumers seek light, healthy and affordable fare. A variety of portion sizes featuring soup/salad options on different areas of the menu allows consumers to tailor their meal specifically to their needs. Whether it’s a cup or bowl, side or entree, […]
Great News for the Restaurant Industry! The National Restaurant Association estimates that 14 million Americans will visit a restaurant for a Thanksgiving meal this year, and an additional 16 million will use restaurant takeout to supplement a meal at their own or someone else’s home. In addition, 32 million […]
Many franchisees at Patrice & Associates are moving our of their homes into an office space. It doesn’t have to be expensive and it doesn’t have to be a fancy storefront. Just interacting with professionals and sharing ideas – getting out of the house – plays a big part in […]
Steve Jobs lived an incredible life and his innovative way of thinking has affected the lives of everyone world-wide. He had struggled, been successful,been rich, failed, been fired from his own company, built another businesss,rehired by Apple and continued to take technology to limits no one else dreamed. Some have […]
I love this article and the trend where companies are moving back to the “human” personal contact with customers. This is a direct correlation to our Mission Statement at Patrice & Associates: “Recruiting is not about money, it is about helping people find jobs.” If all industries treated people as […]
I just want to Express my gratitude to Matt. He’s a phenomenal person and greatly helped me land the job. He helped me with my resume. He kept in constant communication with me and gave me advice knowing that I had 2 other offers coming. All he wanted was the best for me. I did choose IHOP, a company I worked for before. He is an asset to your company, and I thank him and you for that thank you.
Eddie V.
Eddie V. says that Matt DeWalt is a phenomenal person!
Matt DeWalt was amazing to work with. First, he rewrote my resume, then he called frequently to check in on me and gave me updates during the entire process. When I had to cancel my first interview due to family issues, he showed empathy and genuinely cared about my well-being. I honestly believe I would not have gotten this job without him! Thank You, Matt!!
Tammy J.
Tammy J. says that Matt DeWalt was amazing to work with!
Matt was great. He took the time needed to ensure the resume was suitable for submission. Matt called when he said he would. Matt answered every call in a timely manner even when he was out of town.
Matt was personable, he was down to earth and honest. Matt was open to new information. He will deal with you fairly no matter where you are in your career I definitely will deal with Matt in the future.
Ortice R. says that Matt DeWalt was great!
Matt was very in-depth and efficient at putting everything together and helping me find an amazing career fast!
Daniel H.
Daniel H. says that Matthew DeWalt was very in depth and efficient!
“Patricia’s approach to searching for candidates allows her to find top notch prospects each and every time. She has the ability to know exactly what qualifications we are looking for when a vacancy becomes available. I appreciate Patricia’s enthusiasm, tailored approach, consistent communication and follow up when recruiting for our company. She is truly a wonderful partner!”