Gearing Up for a Bare-Knuckle, No-Holds-Barred Job Search

By Jeff Herzog, President of FPC National In the old days, looking for a job was simple, straightforward, and very human. Companies advertised their jobs in trade journals and newspaper classified ads, and job seekers responded with phone calls or basic resumes that were read by actual people. Not only that, many job seekers did…

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FPC Survey Shows Why Companies Need to Work with Recruiters to Find Top Performers

The pandemic, the Great Resignation, and the recent economic downturn have spurred dramatic changes in today’s job market. Finding the right fit for job seekers and employers has become more vital than ever, as it has a direct impact on job satisfaction, retention, and the bottom line. To measure job seekers’ sentiment in this unprecedented…

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A Strategic Approach to Building References

Many job seekers consider reference gathering as a tedious and burdensome task that they often put on the back burner, assuming that it is a mere formality that doesn’t make much impact in the candidate-selection process. If this sounds like you, then you may begin to view references differently after reading this article. The key…

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Forbes Names FPC One of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms and Best Executive Recruiting Firms of 2022

FPC ranked in the Top 20 in both prestigious categories New York, May 3, 2022 – F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants (FPC) a nationwide network of over 60 franchised executive recruitment offices, has once again been recognized as part of Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firm and Best Executive Recruiting Firm for 2022. FPC…

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How to Write a Killer Follow-Up Letter

You’re walking out of your job interview, thinking about your conversation. Likely, you are evaluating your performance, chances of receiving a job offer, and whether or not this company is a good fit for you and your aspirations. Whether you aced the interview, choked, or performed somewhere in the middle, the interview process is not…

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“Tell me about yourself…”

Most interviews begin with the age-old question “tell me about yourself.” While some candidates will describe their entire career history, what the interviewer really wants to hear is the details of your background that are relevant to the role. The tried and true formula to answering this question is the present-past-future formula. Start with your…

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How Long Should My Resume Be?

The ideal resume length is one of the most argued topics in the career-services industry. While some old-school hiring managers insist on the one-page, get-to-the-point format, others prefer more details to help differentiate one job seeker from another. So, who is right? What is the best length for a resume? Let’s dive in. The One-Page…

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Emotional Intelligence in the Recruitment Game

Whether you’re in-house or head hunting, emotional intelligence has a role to play in every hiring decision. Even if you’re not conscious of it, you are using your own emotional intelligence and assessing the emotional intelligence of the candidate in every interaction.  What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to recognize,…

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Executive Search Services Experience Major Renaissance Despite Omicron Surge

January 20, 2022– F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants (FPC) a nationwide network of over 60 franchised executive recruitment offices, announced the company’s recruiting services have been on high demand and has reported the company’s YTD revenue increased by 59% over 2021 making this the highest grossing year since 2007.  At the same time, the volume of jobs…

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How to Tell the Difference Between a Good Recruiter and a Bad Recruiter

By Steve Margalit, FPC National The job market is evolving rapidly. More than ever before, companies across all industries are partnering with recruiting firms to find, qualify, and place high-potential candidates in roles at all levels. Job seekers are also relying on recruiters with greater frequency to help navigate the interviewing process and match them…

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