Category Archives: Advice for the Job Seeker

It’s Your Interview, Ask Questions!

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Patti Kenyon

I recently had the pleasure of helping some very talented people who were downsized from their organization, prep to dive into the job hunting pool.  Most of them had been with their organization for over ten years and subsequently, it had … Continue reading →

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Common Interview Questions and Answers: Part 2

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Patti Kenyon

Behavioral based interview questions are designed to give the interviewer a glimpse of how you would respond to certain situations.  In part 2 of this series, we’ll focus on some of the most common. Question 1:  Tell me about a … Continue reading →

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Common Interview Questions and Answers: Part 1

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

There are a lot of questions that recruiters ask during an interview, but there are a few that are common and asked by almost all of them. My plan for this series is to give you the most common questions … Continue reading →

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“Like, Outgoing, Friendly, and Fun.” Four Words To Remove From Your Interview Vocabulary

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

I love to interview candidates.  So when a friend asked me to help her with some open positions, I was happy to pitch in my time. Granted, the positions we were trying to fill weren’t rocket scientist positions, but I … Continue reading →

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Breaking Into a Tight Team

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

I’ve seen it dozens of times. You’re the new kid on the block hired to work with an established team and you’re feeling a little like a fifth wheel.  You’ve tried diving into conversations, sharing your after work activities, and … Continue reading →

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From Military To Corporate World

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

I have a tremendous amount of respect for our military.  I have friends and family that have selflessly served to protect our country and way of life.  As a Recruiter, nothing makes me happier than helping someone transition from military … Continue reading →

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Before You Hit Send, Proofread That Document!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

Communication is a crucial skill, yet it still amazes me how something as little as proofreading can elude the most well versed individuals.  Let me give you a couple of examples. A client of mine wanted to use a new … Continue reading →

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Three Sure Fire Ways to Tick Off Your Recruiter

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

I love recruiting!  It’s an incredibly rewarding profession as I get to help a lot of people find their next career.  Over the years, I’ve had great candidates and some not so great.  I decided to dedicate this blog to … Continue reading →

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Did You Get Fired? So What?

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

It happens to everyone at some point in their life.  In fact, I don’t know anyone in my circles that hasn’t been fired at least once in their career and I talk to tons of people on a regular basis … Continue reading →

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Cover Letters or Cover Ups?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

“Do I really need a cover letter?” I get asked this question all the time and my answer is always the same.  It depends. A well crafted cover letter can be a great introduction to you and your experiences towards … Continue reading →

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