1. Who pays for your services?
   There is no fee incurred by any candidate who uses our services. Our fees are payed strictly by our clients-employer firms who pay us to conduct a search on their behalf.

2. My experience is very unique. Can you actually help me advance my career?
   Yes. We are a boutique firm that offers a 1-on-1 relationship which goes a long way toward understanding your value. By having a close understanding of your value, we can more accurately make the appropriate introduction to specific employers who may be in a growth mode and seeking the unique value which you possess.

3. What are my responsibilities if I want you to conduct a job search for me?
   Be prepared to talk openly and honestly with us regarding your professional experience, current compensation structure, and even personal information. The more information you can give us, the better the fit we can find for you. Be available to us throughout the search and be honest in informing us if your search requirements change

4. Can you conduct a search for me on a confidential basis?
   Yes. After submitting your resume, only essential facts will be relayed to potential employers until specific interest is shown. No personal information will be given out, and your current employer will not be contacted. See “Confidentiality” for more information.

5. What if now is not exactly the right time for me?
   That’s ok too. Talk to us anyway. We will never try to persuade you toward a career change. However, we find that many professionals are hesitant because they don’t believe there’s really something better out there. Rarely is that true. We have relationships with hundreds of top employers throughout the country. However, if now is really not right for you, we are career consultants. We maintain long-term relationships with both employers and construction professionals. Tell us your situation. If you allow us, we can advise you in career decisions that will accelerate your advancement, outpacing your peers.

6. What if I get a counteroffer?
   Counteroffers are almost always a way for employers to temporarily stop their company from losing talent, and you don’t want to be a “temporary” fix. Here are 9 important facts to consider about counteroffers:

   1. Usually, your employer will make a counteroffer out of necessity – or risk losing business. However, after a counteroffer is accepted, an employer typically questions your loyalty, is uncomfortable with the raise promised, and will search for your replacement at a cheaper price, at his leisure, on his own terms.

   2. If accepting a counteroffer due to a raise in salary, your loyalty will be in question. In your employer’s mind, what would stop you from accepting an even better offer if it shows up? Typically, in this situation, you’re kept until a replacement can be found.

   3. When promotion time comes, employers typically look at others whom they feel are more loyal. Counteroffer acceptance now can mean a lagging career later.

   4. When cutbacks are necessary, employers typically begin with the higher paid and less loyal employees. In employer minds, accepting a counteroffer places you in both these categories: disloyal and overcompensated. These employees are typically the first to go.

   5. Where is the added salary coming from? All companies have wage and salary guidelines that must be followed. Is this simply your next raise given early?

   6. Money isn’t usually the root cause of desiring a change. The same circumstances that now cause you to consider a change will repeat themselves in the future, even if you accept a counteroffer. If you believe a change is what you need, stick to your guns.

   7. Statistics show that if you accept a counteroffer, the probability of voluntarily leaving in six months or being let go within one year is extremely high.

   8. Strong personal relationships with your peer group often are damaged after word gets out about your counteroffer.

   9. You deserve a company that treats you right from day one. What type of company do you work for if you have to threaten to resign before they give you what you’re worth?

“Remember this: companies concerned with the best interests of the employees rarely make counteroffers. Only those companies that place corporate interests ahead of personal interests are likely to make counteroffers…

Why do counteroffers happen? Simple. Because while you have been planning to leave, the company has probably not been planning for you to leave…

Counteroffers are almost always temporary! It's a temporary "solution" provided by your boss so that she can remain in control. It buys her time. Time to get your project finished. Time to get you to tell others in the company about all those key areas that only you know. Time to find someone to replace you. Time to train someone to replace you. And time for your boss to decide when you will leave the company. Don’t buy it. Ever.”

– CollegeGrad.com

Selected Reading on Counteroffers:

The Proper Way to Resign, Radin

Wall Street Journal, Baty

Network World, Hall

GamaSutra, Mencher

CollegeGRad.Com

MonsterBoard/Vault, Levitt

1. Can you improve my interviewing skills?
   Yes. We prep every candidate who is about to interview with our clients. Rest assured that by the time you arrive at an interview, you will feel confident in your ability to present your skills and experience in a most professional manner.