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What if we’ve tried recruiters before and it didn’t work?
I ate at a bad restaurant once, but it didn’t keep me from eating again! Just because you had a bad experience with a recruiter once, doesn’t mean you would have the same bad experience again. However, that is a fair question, and candidly, not all recruiting firms...
What’s the biggest mistake candidates make when working with recruiters?
The biggest mistake candidates make when working with a recruiter is not leveraging them properly. Some of the things you can do to properly leverage your recruiter is to build a strong relationship. Treat your recruiter as a trusted advisor and maintain an open and...
What makes a client or candidate especially great to work with from a recruiter’s perspective?
These are the characteristics of a great candidate from a recruiter’s perspective. Qualifications-The candidate needs to have the qualifications required for the position. Prepared-A great candidate is prepared and has a resume ready to go and updated with current...
What kind of positions do we fill?
Here are some examples of completed placements we have filled across the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession: Board of Directors Members Advisory Board Members President of Animal Health Company General Manager US Companion Animal Business CEO of...
Do you work with candidates who aren’t actively looking but open to hire for the right opportunity?
Yes, many of our placements are a result of passive candidates who are not actively looking but decide to make a move for a career-enhancing opportunity that provides them with growth and development.
Can you help new graduates find jobs?
Yes, we can help new graduate veterinarians find positions and we often start working with veterinary students during their third year of veterinary school or the summer before they graduate to start the process. We often have veterinary students interviewing for...
Can you help with confidential searches?
Yes, confidentiality is our hallmark. We frequently work on confidential searches. For example, we have helped multiple start-up companies build their entire teams under the radar when they don’t want their competition to know they are entering the space.
Why should we use a recruiter instead of hiring internally?
Focusing only on internal options could result in the company overlooking a highly qualified candidate who would have been a better fit for the role. You could limit your options which could cause you to miss out on solid candidates. It could also lead to a lack of...
Do you offer help with salary negotiations?
Yes, we offer both our clients and candidates assistance with salary negotiations when we are working together. We help bring both parties together where it is a “win win” for both the employer and candidate.
Do you recruit and fill roles within the Pet Industry?
Yes, we recruit and fill roles within the Pet industry ranging from executive roles to sales positions, to marketing, regulatory affairs, and R&D positions. We work across the Animal Health industry, Veterinary profession, and the Pet industry.