How the First Female Captain of the Chesapeake Bay Grew the Largest Hospitality Recruiting Franchise I’m the founder and CEO of Patrice & Associates, a national recruiting franchise that specializes in the hospitality sector with more than 500 national clients. My company is the gold standard in restaurant recruiting, […]
Read moreRecent Testimonials about our hardworking and dedicated Franchisees and Recruiters: I am writing to express my gratitude for Jenna Bakondy at Patrice & Associates. I was contacted by Jenna as she found an opportunity that seemed like a good fit for my career. Jenna was a total professional with high […]
Read moreThe Elevator Pitch: An Important Professional Tool Making a career move can be difficult. One of the most common things job seekers struggle with is finding a way to catch the eye of potential employers. Often times, it can feel almost impossible to stand out among a sea of […]
Read moreDo You Really Know How to Work with a Recruiter? We are Career Coaches who help you find a job for free! Have you ever been frustrated when a recruiter doesn’t call you back? The following information will help you set realistic expectations and hopefully obtain better results. It’s […]
Read moreRecent Testimonials About our Talented, Hardworking Franchisees: “Ken Welch was attentive and enthusiastic from our first conversation. I wasn’t really sure when I listened to his voicemail where he was from. When returning the call I was hesitant for taking up his time I was not really interested at […]
Read moreCulture within the Workplace: Every day is a new adventure when it comes to restaurant management recruiting, and every day I speak with numerous leaders seeking new career opportunities. Through these talks, I learn about the shared passions, goals, and desires of leaders in restaurant industry. It is an […]
Read moreThe counter-offer dilemma Approaching your employer about a new job offer can sometimes lead to the company presenting a counter-offer. Here are a few things to consider when faced with a counter-offer. What prompted your job search? Looking towards the future, will you be professionally fulfilled by accepting a counter-offer? Are your […]
Read more5 Tips for Restaurant Employers and Job Seekers Employers: Match the skill set and the culture. If a restaurant’s culture is family oriented, they need a staff member who is personable and who can become part of a close-knit restaurant “family.” At a larger, high-end restaurant candidates tend to be […]
Read moreHelp us welcome our new Franchisees to the P&A family! As our company grows, so does our Patrice and Associates’ family. Click on each of our new franchisees to learn even more about them! Roberto Sempe Territory: Northern Virginia Roberto’s passion is helping others reach their potential and achieve their […]
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.
