I find it interesting how restaurants are moving more into the seafood category on their menus. Living my life on the Chesapeake Bay I can’t bring myself to order “Maryland Crab Cakes” in another state … like the midwest. Not so long ago those who didn’t live near the water […]
Read more“Lifestyle dieters” want choices in where they eat which often makes it difficult for restaurants to recruit managers that understand that concept. Just when gluten-free has begun to be manageable for most QSRs to safely serve for both customers who must refrain from gluten, along with those who simply opt […]
Read moreAs a recruitment agency we see all kinds of situations. It has been amazing to watch what people do on interviews. I had a candidate that was interviewing with Panera Bread who walked into the interview with a Starbucks coffee! There was a candidate who was finishing up chewing his […]
Read moreThroughout the years of recruiting, I’ve seen the “style” become more and more casual. When interviewing for a job you have make sure you “look” the part of the job you are applying for. It should go without saying that the interview is the first and only chance you’ll get […]
Read moreAs a career coach for 30 years, I’ve heard all the stories from recruiters about people going on interviews. Recruitment is one thing, now you have the interview and there are many aspects to think about. Your body language can say a lot more about your feelings than you might […]
Read moreIf you’ve been working in the hotel industry for a while, you’ll be looking to further your career at some point, and what better way than to make the step up to a five star hotel? Jose Ruiz, HR manager at The Berkeley Hotel, gives some ideas on what to expect when […]
Read moreYou’ve seen the hotel, restaurant or catering job you want, you’ve sent off your resume and you’ve got a first interview. So, what are the mistakes you need to avoid to ensure you clear this hurdle and get a second one? Well, there’s a lot of advice out there, and you’ve probably heard the obvious ones […]
Read moreRecruitment Tips to maximize your job postings In today’s unemployment market, you need to use all avenues to find the best candidate. Using Patrice & Associates is a great idea as we want to be your staffing partner. Being your staffing partner also means we want to help you find […]
Read moreI want to share some thoughts that’s relevant to you as a hospitality industry shift worker who works works long, disjointed hours. Coping with shift work can be difficult. “Work to live, don’t live to work” “The easiest way to deal with working long hours was just to make it […]
Read moreI would highly recommend Chris Jones for your recruiting needs. Chris Jones was fantastic to work with. He really took the time to understand my background and what type of role would be the best fit for my career path and personal satisfaction. His follow through is on point and he genuinely cared about my future. Sincerely, Tom Vahle
Chris was amazing through the entire application and interview processes, 10 out of 10.
He took his time to get to know me and really ensure that I was what he was looking for. He ensured that I had information about the hiring company to ensure it was something I felt I wanted to pursue. Chris also gave me some helpful tips and tricks in his emails about the interview process, you could tell that he was doing everything on his end to help you, it all just came down to how well you executed on your end. I would certainly recommend anyone looking for opportunities to reach out to Chris, the first possibility didn’t work out that we were attempting but he came back and nailed it with the second opportunity.Cody Smith
Chris made a stressful situation a really great experience!
Chris Jones was amazing from start to finish. I have been with my current employer for 9 years and wasn’t looking to change careers at all. My current employer announced that our doors would be closing in 6 weeks. To say I panicked would be an understatement. I received a call from Chris on Tuesday morning, for a position I went home on Monday and applied for. He walked me through what the company was looking for and thought I was an excellent match. He help me "upgrade" my resume, and sent it off to the company. I heard back on Wednesday afternoon and received an interview Friday, followed by a second interview the following week and a “shadow” day the next week. Through it all Chris would check in and see how I felt after each interview and gave me great feedback. Chris sent me words of encouragement before each interview also. Chris really made a very stressful situation into a really great experience. I can not thank Chris enough. Sincerely, Laura Shafer
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Chris Jones was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was professional, prompt, courteous, and did a great job of keeping me informed all throughout the application process. I truly appreciate the opportunity he presented me with and I am looking forward to my new career. I would absolutely recommend Chris and Patrice and Associates to any friend or colleague! -Jessica Nelson Your Recruitment Coach: Tips on Writing a Resume that Gets Interviews!
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Thank you for the opportunity to express my satisfaction with Chris Jones. Chris was very professional from the very beginning and always kept me updated on the progress with the company. It was a very stress free process, and I truly recommend Chris to anyone in need of a new career. Thank you Chris you are awesome!! please use this as you see fit sincerely, Chris Lodes
