AboutEd Freeman Expertise Very knowledgeable about employment and jobs in the Atlanta, Georgia area - have been a recruiter in Atlanta since 1987. Can answer questions about working with recruiters and employment agencies. Can answer Atlanta and Georgia questions - have lived in Atlanta since 1981.
Experience Recruiter in the Atlanta area since 1987. Partner in Employment Atlanta Staffing since 1997. We specialize in placing Accountants, Bookkeepers , CPA's and Controllers. I was an Accountant myself for 6 years. Hold a Bachelors in Accounting and Psychology.
Education/Credentials BS in Accounting and Psychology www.employmentatlanta.com
I have been with my current company for over 15 years and have pretty much gone as far as I can unless several people leave or retire. I have a cross section of skills and may want to look at other employment options, not necessarily in our industry. Where do you suggest as being the best place to start when doing research on assessing my current skills and talents and developing a plan to move forward in a job search? I want to have a realistic view of what I can offer and how much I can seek as compensation and benefits from a new company. After all this time, I am a bit rusty on job searches and interviews from the other side of the table.
Do you think it is always best to work with a recruiter or placement agency? What realistically can I expect as services provided?
Thank you in advance for your help!
Kath
Answer Kath-
Thanks for your questions.
To answer your last question first - you need to settle on a direction before working with a recruiter. Recruiters normally have a specialty(mine is accounting) and those changing careers don't typically get the help and attention as those who are focused and have a direction.
