You have your career coach. Wondering what to expect?

Expect, first and foremost, that your career coach will want to get to know you, personally. On your schedule. It might be a face-to-face meeting, a phone call, a video conference, or a combination. No matter the method, nothing is more important than getting to know each other. From there, we’ll discover what GREAT means to you and what you want for your career. Not sure? No problem. That’s why you have a coach!

When you choose Patrice & Associates, you’ll be working with people who care about you.

That is not an empty promise. You’ll find it truly is how we work. That’s because everyone who is a part of Patrice & Associates, every recruiter in every recruiting office, believes in our mission and our values. That’s why they are here!

Only your Patrice & Associates career coach can give you these career advantages.

  • Goal setting and visioning for your future.
  • Career path recommendations.
  • Exclusive access to open unposted management positions.
  • Opportunities locally, regionally, or in the US and Canada.
  • Personalized resume writing that tells your story.
  • Interviewing skills guidance so you land the job.
  • Regular check-ins during onboarding and training at your new job.


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I wanted to thank Patrice and Associates and particularly Ryan Shanklin for giving me

absolute professional assistance in getting hired at my new job as a manager for Applebee’s. I

will give you the long story of the difference P&A and Ryan made and feel free to edit it down

However, you would like for your marketing materials. I was living in Fredericksburg, VA., taking

care of my elderly parents and had applied online and driven to the Applebee’s in

Fredericksburg for an unscheduled interview. As it turned out, the GM was there and was willing

to speak with me. At the conclusion of the interview, the GM decided not to hire me because I

had recently completed courses in cybersecurity and he felt that as soon as a cyber firm

contacted me I would leave for that position. After applying for a different location with

Applebee’s I was contacted by Ryan. I explained the situation and my recent experience. He

and I worked together and through his resume coaching, I was able to get a sit-down interview

with the Area Manager for the Alexandria location. The AM and I hit it off and I was hired.

Ironically, the Applebee’s location that I have been training at for the last 7 weeks is under the

area manager that is also the AM for the Fredericksburg location that I had interviewed with and

was not hired. Ryan has maintained contact with me to see how things are going and have been

a friendly voice through the training process. Years ago, I worked in telecommunications and

went through many years of being headhunted by some recruiters. During that period of time, I

never experienced the professionalism and friendly interaction that I have had with Ryan and

Patrice and Associates. It has been an amazing experience and frankly, at a time when it was

truly needed. Thank you for all you have done and I would definitely recommend qualified

individuals partner with Patrice and Associates to reach their employment goals.

Thank You,

Michael P.

I wanted to thank Patrice and Associates and particularly Ryan Shanklin for giving me

absolute professional assistance in getting hired at my new job as a manager for Applebee’s. I

will give you the long story of the difference P&A and Ryan made and feel free to edit it down

However, you would like for your marketing materials. I was living in Fredericksburg, VA., taking

care of my elderly parents and had applied online and driven to the Applebee’s in

Fredericksburg for an unscheduled interview. As it turned out, the GM was there and was willing

to speak with me. At the conclusion of the interview, the GM decided not to hire me because I

had recently completed courses in cybersecurity and he felt that as soon as a cyber firm

contacted me I would leave for that position. After applying for a different location with

Applebee’s I was contacted by Ryan. I explained the situation and my recent experience. He

and I worked together and through his resume coaching, I was able to get a sit-down interview

with the Area Manager for the Alexandria location. The AM and I hit it off and I was hired.

Ironically, the Applebee’s location that I have been training at for the last 7 weeks is under the

area manager that is also the AM for the Fredericksburg location that I had interviewed with and

was not hired. Ryan has maintained contact with me to see how things are going and have been

a friendly voice through the training process. Years ago, I worked in telecommunications and

went through many years of being headhunted by some recruiters. During that period of time, I

never experienced the professionalism and friendly interaction that I have had with Ryan and

Patrice and Associates. It has been an amazing experience and frankly, at a time when it was

truly needed. Thank you for all you have done and I would definitely recommend qualified

individuals partner with Patrice and Associates to reach their employment goals.

Thank You,

Michael P.

Michael P. says working with Ryan Shanklin was an amazing experience!

“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!”

Remzi Yilmaz

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