The Search Firm Inc.
What We Do

Let The Search Firm find solutions for your employment needs. Our professional consultants work as members of your team to assist you throughout the employment process. Whether your organization needs a senior level executive or an entry level support person, our team of trained professionals will work with you to identify the unique candidate who will best fit within your environment and possess the needed skills and attitude to be a successful member of your organization.

Our Process
We like to know the companies for which we work. When we begin a search assignment, a consultant whose background is most appropriate will meet with you to personally discuss those qualities that you deem valuable to your organization, as well as discussing the position requirements.

We then go about finding that special individual through our recruiting network as well as those individuals who have requested that we personally represent them. All local candidates will generally meet with us for a thorough discussion of their skills and career goals. We strive to build a personal relationship with the candidates that we represent. Reference checks are completed at the appropriate time during the hiring process.

Fees are based on the starting salary of the employee. The Search Firm works on both contingency and retained searches, and your consultant may have suggestions on which alternative may be best for you. Our firm prides itself on doing the job right. We offer our clients a six month replacement guarantee if for any reason the new employee does not work out.

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Setting Yourself Apart in an Interview

In today's market it takes more than past experience to land a career opportunity.  How do you set yourself apart to be that one special person the company wants to hire?

1.  Learn about the company.  Check out their website.  Google the company for recent articles on their managment team and organization.  If they are publicly traded, review their annual report.  Knowing a few things about the organization will allow you to confidently converse with the interviewer about the business, its goals, and how you could contribute to its success.

2.  Know where you're going.  Sounds simple.  MapQuest and bing!?  Wrong.  Take a trial run if you can.  Know how much time it will take and give yourself an extra ten to fifteen minutes.  You will not start the interview on the right foot running through the door totally stressed.

3.  Be professionally attired.  Yes, that means wear a conservative suit that fits with nicely polished shoes.  No cologne.  No cleavage.  Less is better in the jewelry category.  If possible, stop at the restroom for a last minute hair, teeth and makeup check.  *Tip:  Washing your hands with warm water keeps them from becoming sweaty for several mintues.

4.  Be prepared to discuss achievements in your career and how they may be applicable to the position for which you are applying.  Be concise unless an interviewer asks for more detail.

5.  Smile.  Sit up straight.  Don't fidget.  Leave your vibrating cell phone in the car.

6.  Let an interviewer know you are interested in the position before you leave and follow up with a hand written thank you note.

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When It's Time To Give Notice

You've accepted another position. Now what?

The first step is composing a letter to your current employer informing him/her of your intent to leave.  It should contain the following elements:

1.  State that you have accepted another position, and that this final decision was reached only after careful consideration.

2.  Thank him/her for the opportunity to work there, and say something positive about the experience.

3.  State when you'd like your last day to be, and volunteer to help train your replacement and to make yourself available by phone or e-mail, even after your last official day.

4.  Wish the company well in its future endeavors.

Walk into your supervisor's office and ask for a few minutes of his/her time when you can speak privately.  Verbally state what has been outlined in the letter, and hand the letter to your supervisor.  Try to be as accommodating and professional as possible in working out your notice.  (For example, it is NOT professional to give a two week notice, one of which you will be on vacation.)

Remember that this employer may be a reference for you in the future.  Let your last weeks with them reflect well on you.