Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment – perfect work from home opportunity for veterans! More than 5,600 veterans have become franchisees in the past four years, according to the International Franchise Association. That’s thanks in no small part to the organization’s VetFran program, through which some 650 member companies offer discounts, […]
Read moreAlmost every month the Jobs Report is great news for recruiting. As the labor pool shrinks because unemployment is so low, the need to find top talent is often outsourced to Executive Search agencies. Additionally, the baby boomers are starting to retire and the millennial’s are having fewer children and […]
Read moreWhat is this world coming to! I have seen many changes since I started Patrice & Associates without an internet. Our big innovation was fax machines! You may have seen this video on the internet. Think about the last time you interviewed a candidate. What was your first initial reaction […]
Read moreFranchise Ownership can change your life. I talk to lots of people over 50 that are looking at business ownership options because priorities in life change. They want more control, work/life balance, and to create wealth and a legacy for themselves. Of all the reasons to start at business after […]
Read moreFinding a job can feel overwhelming, especially in a competitive job market where new job postings appear every day and other job seekers are applying just as actively as you are. Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for your first job, making a career change, or searching for your next […]
Read moreI 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 moreMitch A. says his experience with Clint Carpenter was the best experience with a recruiter he has ever had!This was the best experience I have had with a recruiter. Every time it is usually just a short interview and you never hear from them again, but not Clint Carpenter. This man helped me with my resume, did interview prep with me, followed up after the interview and checked in on me during training. This has forever changed my mind on working with a third party for hiring. I would recommend this service to everyone.
Thank you Clint and Patrice and associates, Mitch A.
Douglas H. says that working with Clint Carpenter was like working with a best friend!I just wanted to say how much I appreciated working with Clint. He went above and beyond to help me through every step of the hiring process and made the experience feel easy and positive. I’m truly thankful for his support and would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a new role. He also will be there for me after I start my new job next week. In the meantime, he sent me information on books I can read about leadership that will assist me in my career. It was like working with your best friend!
Laura L. is so grateful for off Clint Carpenter’s assistance!I cannot say enough good things about Clint. He was essential in my finding a job, I don’t know if I could’ve landed the job I accepted without his help. He coached me with interviews, touched base before each interview and answered any questions I had. I’m so grateful for all the assistance from Clint!
Warmest Regards,
Laura L.
Cheyene F. says that Clint Carpenter was very helpful and thorough!Clint connected me with my ideal position. He was very thorough and very helpful every step of the way. I always knew what to expect and was so prepared for my interviews. He took my resume to the next level, so it reflected me and my experience more accurately. I enjoyed this experience and would recommend him to anyone looking for their next placement!
Madeline L. says that Clint Carpenter was a huge part in helping her!Clint was a huge part in helping me advance my career and find new opportunities. He walked me through a process I have never been a part of before. He is personable, knowledgeable, and one of the greatest people I have had the pleasure of working with. He talked me through the whole process, gave me tips and tricks, and gave good examples of what to expect and how to respond/react to numerous situations. I 100% recommend Clint to anyone looking to advance in or change their career.Maddy L.
