“WHAT WERE WE THINKING?!?” Hindsight is always 20/20 but in the world of recruitment, this usually happens when we think we just hired the the best talent with the perfect fit for our company, and then we get disappointed with their performance, early leave or termination. Sometimes, what appears to be […]
Read moreRecruiting and hiring someone that is a culture fit for your company is often more important that hiring for skills or industry experience. Often skills and job responsibilities can be taught but you cannot teach someone how to fit in with the culture of your organization. They have it or […]
Read moreHospitality recruitment is changing. How can HR professionals and recruiters face new hospitality recruitment challenges? In this article I share some of the advanced recruiting methods I’ve learned over 30 years as CEO of the largest Hospitality Recruitment firm in the US and Canada. The goal is to help you recruit […]
Read moreI have been in recruiting for 30 years and hope a few suggestions can make your life easier. Think about this: Do your hiring managers run screaming when they see you coming? Do they pray for death each time you drop another 50 or 60 resumes on their desk? Does the […]
Read moreRecruitment for 2019 requires a different strategy. If you are still trying to recruit top talent the way you used to 10 years ago, you likely are struggling. Today’s unemployment rate makes it a candidate’s market. Where in the past candidates were competing for the best jobs, today companies are […]
Read moreWhen looking for a job, timing isn’t everything but it’s definitely something to consider. Being in the right place at the right time sometimes can get you a job but how do you know if you’re timing your job search just right? There are many aspects to job hunting to […]
Read moreDo Job Boards Work For Executives? Two Things To Know About Them It seems to be a common believe that most executive jobs are either found through networking or are “head hunted” by recruiting or search firms. Both leveraging your network and building relationships with a few executive recruiters in […]
Read moreThere are several options available to save you time and energy as well as better results when searching for a job. Here are 15 tips to help you get a job faster. Save time by using advance search options on job boards. All job boards have an “Advanced Search” option […]
Read moreCompanies are getting creative when it comes to keeping their workers. In the “old days” of recruiting everyone worked 6 days a week, 60 – 70 hours and often didn’t have benefits. I’ve seen the trends change to attract workers but not like we are seeing now. Yum! Brands, for […]
Read moreDarla Donovan is by far the best recruiter I have had the pleasure of working with.
I have used recruiters in the past, but none even came close to the level of professionalism that Darla showed. She was very in depth with me regarding the position as well as the expectations of the company I was applying for. She provided me with great interview tips as well as coached me through the process. I believe she was very thorough in preparing me for the interviews as well as giving me a lot of information on the company itself.She has been a real pleasure to work with and I would certainly recommend her to anyone in the industry that needs someone to look out for their best interests. I appreciate her support and coaching throughout this process. She has reached out several times since I accepted the offer, just to see how I am doing and to check in on me. That's something I have NEVER experienced with a recruiter and appreciate her thoughtfulness. She also sent a card congratulating me on the new position! She is a wonderful person and a great recruiter!!Thank you for everything!Amy Kiker
Rick was amazing!
He never stopped working to help me get this position. I would not have this job if it was not for him. He walked me through every step, gave great tips and advice, and followed up with the company throughout the process to make sure everything was good. I will never be able to thank him enough for this. I will send anyone I know who needs help finding a job to Rick Kallsen with Patrice & Associates!!Thank you all!!!!!Chris Haynes
I had a wonderful experience working with Rick Kallsen. Rick was extremely responsive and resourceful from the beginning to the end of the recruiting process. Rick was positive and encouraging and gave me the appropriate tools to help me do my best during the interview process. He was extremely clear on timelines and expectations and continuously checked in to keep me up to date. Rick was with me every step of the process and I truly appreciated having him in my corner. I could not have landed this new role without his support and knowledge! Thank you! Jennifer Saperstein
Matt was awesome!
My experience with Matt at your firm was awesome. He actually had two positions lined up for me in one weeks time. I had an interview and got the position!
Thank you, Jennie
Rick was extremely helpful throughout the process!
I am very pleased to accept my new position. Rick Kallsen contacted me through LinkedIn about the opportunity and was extremely helpful through the process. Our initial phone interview proved that Rick was invested in connecting me to the new employer. He followed up with me after every interview and provided me with helpful tactics through the process, such as an updated resume, interview tips and thank you letter examples. I felt he really cared about my progress through the process and was genuinely happy for me after receiving the offer. I am very appreciative to Rick and Patrice & Associates and would recommend him to anyone pursuing a new career. Best regards, Scott Sauder
