Category: Candidates
5 Simple Tips To Make A Good First Impression At Your New Job
July 19, 2023Congratulations, you landed your dream job! Now you want to make it through that critical first three to six months. Or maybe you’re still looking for your dream job? At Patel Consultants, we help exceptional candidates like you with the tools you need to take control of your professional career. In this post, we’ll discuss […]
Skills That Employers Want to See on Your Resume in 2023
June 21, 2023It may be a job hunter’s market, but that doesn’t make it any easier for a specific candidate to stand out from the crowd. Your resume serves as your calling card—your first introduction to a potential new employer. While your education and experience are just as important as they ever were, today’s job hunters also […]
4 Crucial Reasons Why You Should Set SMART Career Goals In 2023
February 28, 2023Is 2023 the year for knowledge workers to pursue a new job? Thousands of professionals will answer yes to that question this year. Are you one of them? If so, you’re not alone. CFO provided some extremely relevant guidance in a recent article: Organizations giving employees flexible work environments and salary raises to keep them […]
Do You Have The Team You Need To Achieve Success In 2023?
December 6, 2022Another year will soon be behind us. 2022 has been a challenging but extremely rewarding year in the recruiting and hiring space for the Patel team and our clients. So we wanted to gratefully wish all of our clients a very warmhearted Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As we head into 2023, human […]
I Feel I’ve Earned A Raise. What’s the Best Way to Discuss It With My Boss?
August 23, 2022Are you a knowledge worker that thinks you deserve a salary increase? If so, you’re not alone. In this post, we’ll discuss the best way for employees in the knowledge workforce to approach their boss for a raise. It’s not as difficult as you might think. Something is wrong if you haven’t discussed compensation with […]
Why You Should Take Advantage of Job Searching in the Summer—Or Should You?
June 28, 2022This nagging question is commonly asked of professionals in the staffing and recruiting business by job seekers. And we’ll provide some answers to that question in this post. But first, let’s see what the experts at Forbes online had to say about summertime job hunting: Summer is a great time for hiring – and not […]
Ace Your Interview – Top 10 Tips for Mastering Phone Interviews
March 2, 2022Ace Your Interview – Top 10 Tips for Mastering Phone Interviews Before we share our Top 10 Tips to sharpen your phone interviewing prowess, let’s clarify 3 things: For YOU the purpose of the phone interview is to continue to move the interview process forward. Whether that means scheduling the next phone call, online interview, […]
Is This Company Culture Right for You? Ask Yourself These Questions
February 22, 2022How important should corporate culture be to a job seeker? We’re going to provide some answers to that question. But first, let’s look at a great definition of corporate culture. From the experts at Investopedia: What Is Corporate Culture? Corporate culture refers to the beliefs and behaviors that determine how a company’s employees and management […]
Ready For a Career Change? 3 Great Careers to Consider In 2022
December 21, 2021Are you feeling bored with your current career path? Maybe you’re looking for a new opportunity to learn and grow? If so, it may be time to consider a job change. It’s never too late or too early to make a switch. One of the keys to a new career path is knowing what type […]
Information Technology Professionals Ask: What Exactly is the Gig Economy and Can I Take Advantage of It?
August 24, 2021At Patel Consultants, we have temporary worker, temp-to-hire, and flexible contract work opportunities for IT pros right now. Get in touch with one of our staffing professionals online or call 908-964-7575 to hear more. Information technology professionals are in enormous demand right now. This is especially true of cloud computing IT and DevOps specialists of […]