Tag Archives: Employment

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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Help! We Aren’t Getting The Talent We Need

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

Have you heard this before? It usually comes from managers that post job after job but never really get the talent they need. Well, there is a reason for that, and it requires you to take a good look at … Continue reading →

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The Value of HR

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

This is an excerpt from a conversation I had with a friend of mine over some beers after work one day. Me, “So let me get this straight.  Your company does over $100m in sales,  with over 250 full-time employees, … 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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Sometimes You Just Need A Change

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

I am truly blessed.  I’ve had a wonderful career in the staffing industry for over 18 years. Eleven of those years have been with the same great company. Sometimes, when you are in a position too long, you start to … 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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References, Worth It Or Not?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

I don’t know what all the steps of your hiring process are, but I’ll bet there is a spot for checking applicant references.   My question is why do we do it? The idea of reference checking is by all … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Thank You Note

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

So you just finished an interview, now what? Follow up with a thank you note!  It sounds so simple but you’d be surprised how difficult it is. So difficult that according to CareerBuilder, only one-third of candidates actually follow-up after … Continue reading →

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