Today is International Women’s Day. A day celebrated globally on March 8th where women are recognized and celebrated in cultural, economic, political, and social achievements. Today marks the call to action for women’s rights and equity in the workplace. The first International Women’s Day occurred in 1911 over a century […]
Read moreBy now, we have all heard of the Great Resignation. This movement has spanned all age groups from Millennials, Gen X, to Baby Boomers. During the pandemic we saw a significant surge of Baby Boomers retiring. It was a stark reality that crazy things happen and maybe it’s time to […]
Read moreOn this President’s Day, we are sitting here reflecting on what a tumultuous two years our country has gone through. This pandemic has put a strain on everyone professionally, financially, and mentally. That being said, we are moving into 2022 seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Patrice […]
Read moreIn the spirit of love and community today is the day to talk about giving back. When you look at the definition of “give back” in the dictionary it states, to provide help or financial assistance to others in appreciation of one’s own success or good fortune. This is exactly […]
Read moreThe First Virtual Training of 2022! The time has come to wrap up another great virtual training session for Patrice & Associates. We brought on five amazing franchisees ready to dive into the surging hospitality industry. Our two-week session is a jam-packed mixture of classroom learning, breakout sessions, […]
Read more2020 was a year to remember, or forget. We all know hospitality was one of the hardest hit industries. The restaurants that survived had to “pivot” to stay afloat. Carry out, curbside pick up, and delivery all became the “norm”. Restaurants and Patrice & Associates pivoted together. The pandemic is […]
Read moreWe are seeing more and more companies expanding and need managers. Our hospitality recruitment services are in high demand as we have over 1,000 jobs. The demand for managers will be increasing as restaurants are moving to digital drive-thru windows. Pizza Hut is launching a digital pickup window at 1,500 […]
Read moreAs the owner of Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment, I use my own business as a yardstick measuring the health of the hospitality industry. In 2020, our clients were being forced to close, job seekers weren’t looking for jobs as they were on unemployment – and there were no jobs […]
Read moreAuthored by Chuck Helden, Franchisee The other day I came upon a LinkedIn post, written by a recruiter from another firm within my own industry. This recruiter wrote that her client embarrassed her because of their unresponsiveness to the application of one of her candidates. She told the candidate of this client’s […]
Read moreNekiya C. says that Corina Mack was positive and supportive!Corina was such a positive and supportive recruiter. She was very helpful every step of the way and truly made the whole process easier for me. I’m grateful for her guidance and would definitely recommend her.
Kelvin M. says that Corina Mack is a delight and comfortable to mingle with!I had the pleasure of speaking and working with Mrs. Mack as she recruited me for an exciting new position. Her will to be accessible and knowledgeable speaks volume about her character and integrity. She is a delight and very comfortable to mingle with. She is the best recruiter I’ve met in such a long time. Awesome job. Thank you, Mrs. Mack.
Trishanna E. says that Corina stayed by her side throughout the process!My recruiter, Corina Mack, stayed by my side throughout the entire process. She has excellent communication skills. She definitely felt like a more of a friend than a recruiter. She was always accessible via email or phone. It was important to me that she listened to my ideas and what I needed from a job, and she nailed it! She was more persistent than I was and always kept a positive outlook. She coached me through everything and made the process very simple. Due to her skills, I was able to land the position and the salary that I was looking for.
Thank you,
Trishanna E.
Aaron B. rates Corina Mack a 10 out of 10
Corina Mack was an outstanding help with helping me secure an opportunity for a new growing business. This new career has amazing potential for growth and fits my lifestyle in the process. This gives me peace of mind to help find a work life balance. Was attentive but not overbearing. Corina was efficient, professional, and truly strived for all of what I wanted in this new role. I would work with her again in the blink of an eye! 10 out of 10 in my book!
Thank you
Aaron B.
Matthew J. says he’s immensely grateful for Corina’s efforts and unwavering commitment to his success!I was introduced to Corina Mack approximately three to four months ago when she came across my information and identified me as a strong candidate for a high-profile position in the downtown food and beverage industry. Corina took the time to thoroughly review my work history and experiences, and she also connected with my references to gain deeper insights into my qualifications. She then worked closely with me to refine my résumé and compile a professional portfolio to present to the client.
After coordinating an initial interview, Corina provided outstanding interview preparation and leveraged her network to keep me informed about the interview’s status and feedback.
While I was not ultimately selected for the primary role, Corina’s persistence and encouragement led me to maintain communication with the client. Through her guidance and support, I was eventually offered a different role within the company.
Without Corina’s expertise and dedication, I genuinely believe I would not have been considered for this opportunity. I am immensely grateful for her efforts and cannot thank her enough for her direction and unwavering commitment to my success.
Sincerely,
Matthew J.
