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 […]
Michael Greig was absolutely fantastic in every way!
He gave me options and suggestions & eventually found a great for me. Communication was easy and he went above & beyond. Also, he seems like an all around good dude. Thanks again Michael. Solid work out there. You’re hired :)
Nic Callahan
Matt Lopez was beyond impressive and thorough!
I came into contact with Matthew Lopez of Patrice & Associates after sending in my resume for a management position on Indeed. After we had a bright introductory call, he was able to streamline me towards a position that would be a perfect fit. Matt is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and professional in his assistance in preparing for the various levels of the interview process. His attention to detail and sharp interpersonal skills allowed my strengths to shine through.
In addition, Matt is personable, empathetic, and overall a joy to work with. Any questions or comments I had about my experiences throughout the hiring process were answered promptly and thoroughly.
I am thrilled to report that all of our efforts came to fruition and resulted in an offer. I cannot thank Matt enough for his guidance, warmth, and expertise, and highly recommend him to anyone in search of recruiting services.
Warmest regards and grazie mille,
Shelley
Matt Lopez nailed it!
I am thankful for the service that Matt Lopez provided on behalf of Patrice and Associates in finding me and matching me to an excellent job with an energy company in northern Virginia. Matt Lopez discussed the position and the company and advised me on the hiring process. Matt has the intuition to assess me the job candidate, and the employer regarding my personality and the corporate culture to make the match. Matt found a Company that has all the attributes that I have struggled over the past few years to find. I intend to do an excellent job for the Company that I am joining in October 2022. I plan to achieve my immediate objectives, the company’s goals and show that Patrice and Associated backed the right person for the job.
Sincerely,
Robert Chew
Matt Lopez is amazing!
I would recommend him in any capacity. He is so kind and professional. He helped me obtain my dream career! He connected me to a fabulous position within a growing, successful company. He gave me guidance and support throughout the entire process, his insight and advice before and after each interview was immeasurably helpful. I sincerely appreciate the work he has done and would recommend him to anyone.
Best regards,
Amethyst Pina
I would personally love to thank Matt Lopez!
Matt provided all of the help, not only helping me secure a position with a great company but helping me with any concerns and questions I may have had. Matt was really easy going and really relatable and honestly just made things easy. I loved the experience and wanted to thank him for the amazing help and support and overall guidance into my new position.