Great story in the Iowa City Press – Citizen about Jaime Parizek – a new Patrice & Associates Franchisee. Our franchisees are very fortunate in that in this economic climate, which is all about jobs, not only do they help people find jobs in the hospitality industry but they have […]
This is a really good commentary I wanted to share. I remember saying how children today will never know what it’s like not to have a cell phone, computer or remote control! Toddlers today have their own iPad with a special cover allowing it to be safely thrown across the […]
A national hospitality management recruiting firm that works primarily with restaurants has opened an office in Knoxville. The franchise office of Dunkirk, Md.-based Patrice & Associates is among four in the state and 50 across the country that use a shared national database to fill management jobs. Local owner and […]
Have you ever felt that you don’t know what you want to be when you grow up and you’re in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s or 60’s? Technology has eliminated many positions that were prevalent in the past, but technology has also been responsible for creating thousands of new jobs. […]
As a career coach I often am asked “What should I do if I am offered a job that is beneath my experience and skills?” “Do I hold out because the job market is improving or do I accept the job offer and get back to work?” There are pros […]
Take a moment this week to review your online presence and what it says about you as a potential employee. Often pictures or stories about you on your friend’s sites can damage your reputation or hurt your chances of being interviewed or hired. Many hiring authorities will search your name […]
New Patrice & Associates Office in Knoxville to Give Local Restaurant Scene a Boost Demand for Local Eateries Gives Rise to Management Support Business Serving Knox and Blount Counties KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Patrice & Associates, the nation’s preeminent hospitality recruiting company, announced today its new Eastern Tennessee office. Opening […]
This is an article that was featured in the Henry Daily Herald featuring our new franchisee! I am thrilled to have a franchisee in Mcdonough Ga! By Jason A. Smith jsmith@henryherald.com Marcell Ausborn is hoping his new Patrice & Associates hospitality recruiting franchise in Hampton will welcome people into a […]
Funny Story: I spoke with a candiate that had a Skype interview. Things were going great. He was very professional. Then his mother came down the stairs in her bathrobe and start ironing directly behind him! Needless to say this was a total distraction to him as well as the interviewer! […]
Daniel A. says Helen Nourai made a positive impact on his career!
I faced a huge challenge finding a new opportunity before I connected with Helen. Every place I
applied to either never responded or canceled interviews at the last minute, which became incredibly
frustrating.
Helen helped me find a new opportunity and gave me the motivation to start a new chapter in my
career. They provided valuable advice on improving my resume, strengthening my interview skills, and
communicating more effectively. Most importantly, they helped boost my confidence and prepared
me to succeed in interviews.
Thanks to their support and guidance, I am now in a new role and more motivated than ever to make
a positive impact on my career. I’m truly grateful for everything they did to help me achieve this
milestone.
I just wanted to say thank you to Helen for her support, guidance, and encouragement throughout my
job search. Your advice helped me improve my confidence, strengthen my interview skills, and stay
motivated during a challenging time. I truly appreciate everything you did to help me land this new
opportunity, and I’m excited to begin this next chapter in my career. Thank you again for believing in
me!
Thank You,
Daniel A.
I just want to say that Helen is a wonderful person. She didn’t make me any promises about finding work but she took a chance on me, and I am forever grateful. She checked in on me and always offered encouragement and very positive vibes. She definitely changed our lives for the better. I am so thankful to her and feel this was more than a business experience but a very personal caring one. She is awesome and a total asset to your company.
Thank you
Gabe V.
Gabe V. says Helen changed his life for the better!
Helen was an exceptional recruiter—friendly, attentive, and genuinely supportive throughout the entire process. She maintained consistent communication and continued to check in even after I began my new role.
It’s clear that Helen truly cares about the success and well-being of both her clients and candidates. I highly recommend her, and it was a real pleasure working with her.
Thank you,
Steve V.
Steve V. says that Helen Nourai was friendly, attentive and supportive!
I have nothing but good things to say about Helen. She initially contacted me for a different role after a short talk; she contacted the company and told them great things about me. She checked in with me during every step of the process, even after I was hired, she called just to see how I was doing.
At one point I tried to compliment her efforts in helping me, but she did not want any credit for her role in making it happen, but it was because of her. She went above and beyond to help connect me with the company.
Based on my interaction with Helen, I can tell that she is a person that is passionate about what she does. In her eyes she sees it as helping others and not as a job that she gets paid to do.
Thank you,
Francisco
Francisco G. says that Helen Nourai is passionate about what she does
I have been employed for many non-stop years until the beginning of this current year when I got laid off for the first time in my life. Needless to say, applying and interviewing was not something I had done in a very long time. I was not getting any good results, and my opportunities were not looking good. I was seriously lost and discouraged. Luckily for me, I was found by a recruiter, Helen Nourai, who saw something in me that no one else did. She interviewed me, and she was very easy to talk to and understood where I was coming from. She felt I would be a good fit for a company she was representing. Her help with editing my resumé and preparing me for each set of interviews was immeasurable. Needless to say, my interviews all went well, and I was hired shortly after. I am currently halfway through my training, and I am having a great time. She set me up with a great company! I feel like I will be successful here, and I owe it all to her. I don’t plan on losing a job again, but if I do, she will be the first person I call.
Thank you, Patrice and Associates, and thank you Helen!
Sincerely,
Tony P.
Tony P. says that Helen Nourai was easy to talk to