THE RICHARDSON GROUP
Providing a Full Complement of Economical HR Services to Companies and Job Seekers - Contract, Contingency, Retained, Outplacement, Resume Services, Career Counseling, Coaching and Management
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Providing a Full Complement of Economical HR Services to Companies and Job Seekers - Contract, Contingency, Retained, Outplacement, Resume Services, Career Counseling, Coaching and Management
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Recruitment and HR Accolades CFO Silicon Valley Company The Richardson Group, was one of twenty recruiters we initially used. TRG representing 5% of the available resources supplied 75% of all employees hired. Under contract for all HR services, from 1999 to Q2 2002, TRG's results exceeded 90% of all hires and a tremendous cost saving to the company. Simply stated, TRG was, and is the best. President Multinational Electronics - Aerospace and Defense Company Thank you for all your efforts. We got good feedback from our parent company and the new Sr. Executive team member you found for us will be a key player in our organization.Also again many thanks for suggesting 3 years ago that I reconnect with my former employer, as you know this was the important step in me securing my present position. Best Regards, Director EMEA Operations and Sales formerly Regional Director for Multinational Company Central, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, and Africa Software Solutions Security Company “Carroll has deeply impressed me. She not only keeps track on her ongoing headhunting projects/cases with an extraordinary touch on detail and perseverance, she is also willing "to do whatever it takes" (ex. getting up at 4am to fit EU agenda’s) to get the job done, and done right! I highly recommend Carroll to any company seeking to extend their human resources with true international experience.” Vice President of Operations Manufacturing and Engineering Solutions Electronics Company “Carroll is a top human capital resource. She is articulate, diligent, and sharp. She will be able to find that top candidate in the sea of fish and bring it to the table. I would recommend her to find any top executive that you are looking to find, Carroll will bring the best talent.” Vice President of Marketing and Product Management Leading International GSM handset and infrastructure Manufacturer of Integrated Solutions 2G to 3G Permit me to thank you for investing your invaluable time with me. You are perhaps the first recruiter whom I have known to really understand the world of wireless, the players, the behind the process and the technology base. I would be very honored for you to “represent” us and moreover, I would be inclined to consider you as a future recruiter I can depend upon whenever I need to hire talent, connect with me at any time.
CEO 3G RF Advanced GSM Microwave Company Carroll, thank you for your perseverance. CEO Software Solutions Company Carroll ..you are a tireless sales
woman .. aren't you .. maybe I should hire Sr. Manager Global NOC It is with pleasure that I recommend TRG. Carroll and her group delivered many relevant and expert candidates to me during 1999 and prior to that at the CLEC in the mid 90's. All together almost 3 years. These were times of extreme competition for skilled Network Engineers, IT, software, and hardware people. Basically, she staffed about two thirds of my 24/7 operation and saved our company lots of money. TRG's negotiation skills, knowledge of HR policies, offer letters, reference checking, were unmatched by any hi-tech recruitment firm, or HR person I ever dealt with personally during my 30 year + career.
Sr. Vice President Global Business Development Identifying, hiring and retaining talents are three of the most difficult challenges in building a high growth business. Business leaders around the world, in engaging professional help with these vital tasks, will find Ms. Carroll Richardson is an extraordinarily skilled and well-networked Human Resources expert, ideally suited to achieve results. Over the last 20+ years of my international career as a senior executive with multinational companies and pre-IPO businesses, I have encountered only in very rare occasions, a recruiting professional as successful as Ms. Carroll Richardson in delivering the desired outcomes. Of note, I have admired the way she has withstood the pressure to short circuit her time tested processes, and yet, was able to fulfill her commitments within the tightest of dead lines. Carroll helped me recruit a number of Senior Director level executives to lead our operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Carroll is very committed to the success of her client companies. She takes a great deal of initiative in understanding their business models, product offerings, industry landscape, competitors, corporate vision and global strategy. Candidates presented to me were, without exception, very well briefed about our company, my organization and the vacant positions. Carroll performed superbly in helping to negotiate compensation packages with the selected candidates. Her follow up work is thorough and timely - especially in completing background verification and credible reference checking. She also took great care in debriefing candidates as appropriate. Carroll Richardson is a rarely skilled HR professional with impeccable integrity and demonstrated track record of accomplishments on a worldwide basis. Director of Sales Middle East and Africa Dear Carroll, It is my great pleasure to say thank you for the excellent job you have done throughout the recruitment process. I must say it is almost rare these days to find a professional recruiter who cares to take the time and initiative to understand the candidate’s expertise and potential and then sincerely advocate for him. You are definitely a very special and talented person in dealing with professional people. You are a hard working recruiter with exceptionally great perseverance that is willing to go the extra mile in finding the best candidate for the job. I will surely recommend your name to other professional people, and I’ll keep your contacts for years to come. God bless you, Department Head Network Services Company Our advanced people must read and interpret engineering documents, such as schematics, product specifications, installation, operation and maintenance manuals for complex networks. TRG was required to screen for this. They did an excellent job. All candidates were required to have a diverse knowledge of the Telecommunications Industry, telephony techniques and standards. TRG was able to source those who could troubleshoot and solve network problems as part of Technical Services teams and Customer Support. TRG got the job done.
Shift Manager Complex Managed Services Global Network Solutions Provider TRG has an ability to work with all levels of employees/management and effectively articulate and communicate IT challenges and needs. TRG consistently lived up to our expectations. TRG found us numerous people; and at an economical price within our corporate objectives, strategies and tactical plans. All in all, TRG understands what it takes for a person to succeed in on-going network infrastructure, assessment, design, cabling and customer service to our clients. TRG found us: CCIE's,CCNA'S, CCNP's, CCSA's, MCSE's, and MCP's who could do the job. As an aside, I personally found my TRG recruiter to be one of the most diligent workers, when given a task, that I have ever known. If she relocated, I could put her on the floor with minimal training, and she could function as one of our support engineers. Former VP Large Telecommunications Company I was at the top of my career, and very proud, "kind of smug"about my 25 years with the same company. 2 children in college, country club, 5 weeks of vacation, and a warm weather second home. I hadn't upgraded my skills, all on the job trainings and seminars provided by my employer. Yes, I had downsized many, then it happened to me. I didn't have to worry, surely the rest of the world would see me as a "great catch". SURPRISE. I spent 4 months in company provided outplacement (canned resume, babysitting), and after a year with only one interview for a position at around 25% of what I had previously made, I came across your website. Out of curiosity, I called and this changed everything. I was forced to take a hard look at how my prior employer screened candidates, how other companies do it, and how I had looked at applicants. Suffice it to say, I have had the pleasure of working with a most intuitive, smart lady who actually knows the "whole get a job process" AND is really knowledgeable for those at Mid and top of their game positions. It is a war out there, and you need a "Patton" to win. TRG can give you the resume and tested formula. Worked for me, because I was willing to do my part. Now after 7 interviews, I have secured a pretty good position. Use this resource, EXCELLENT. Director of Sales and Customer Channel Operations Carroll just wanted to tell you that the targeted work on the resume you did for me really did work. Got the interview, and it happened to be with one of my former Ericsson colleagues. He said, great resume, and the others in the loop that usually speak to the "potentials", won't even bother, the resume says it all, and it is his sole decision. WHICH MEANS I NOW HAVE A NEW JOB. I am referring a friend who could use your services. I am a believer, what you give in addition to your flexible resume format is worth a lot more than what you charge. If I was your business manager, I would advise you to do 5-10% of the new position in addition to the resume services. This would still be well worth it, in this job market, for those like me with lots of experience, and the market buying mostly the "kids". As you said, there is a way around the "no one ever hires their mom, older brother, dad, syndrome". The information you gave in this realm alone was invaluable. Thanks again.....and know that for my first new hire, I will exclusively use you. Worldwide Contractor for 3G Companies I have been affiliated with TRG for over 7 years, in the good times and the not so good times. Never has Carroll failed to suggest and find me a company that can use my talents. Her keen sense of what and who is doing what at any time is always current. My family and I are always grateful that she took the time to email me in London long ago. She not only helped me position my CV to what the 4 US companies were looking for, but was always in touch. A smart savvy lady. Chief Technology Officer Thank you for all your work in finding me this excellent opportunity and telling me what the company "really" was seeking, beyond the job parameters. I frankly can say, it was the "extras" you supplied that made the whole process culminate so positively. Management Trainee As a recent graduate, with a little experience behind me, I was getting more depressed at not being able to even get a phone interview. They sure don't teach you how to get a job in college or graduate school. So fortunate I was to have a friend of the family put me in touch with you. The best money I ever spent was for your participatory job search program. Now I at least have 2 interviews scheduled.....and they are in my field of study.....which sure beats, working in a call center....actually will get a chance to use my degree. Am sending my former roommate your contact info. Finance Manager - Banking As you know, I had continuously worked for the past 20 years. Sometimes I was a banking center manager, sometimes in the mortgage business, and sometimes doing commercial loans. Gee I had a "Bachelors" degree and over 20 years of experience. I wanted to take a lesser position and spend more "quality time". Why couldn't any company just "jump" at the chance to get me. Just wasn't happening........ I came across your website, and was interested. Called and am really glad I did. You saved me alot of time and educated me about the process of getting a position that I really wanted. Thanks for telling me what recruiters and Human Resources really do. I got a position at a company that I had previously applied to. That earlier resume surely went into the "dumper", yours got me in the door. A Happy Camper doing what I wanted to do.
Sr. Sales Manager/Director ME/Africa Dear Carroll, Your support during all the process was definitely exceptional and rare unfortunately in these modern days. Thank you so much for everything and for the card. The Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing is a great person and just for the sake of working and learning by his side this new career experience will be definitely one of the most important in my professional life. Thank you again, you are so helpful and exceptional. I hope I will have one day an opportunity to "send you the elevator back" as the French people say. Please keep in touch Sales Manager - Software Solutions Company Everything is going well. I will be heading back to NO. CA a couple of days early :>) leaving this Wednesday. Thank you again for all you have done. I can realistically say that if you had not sourced me for this job I would probably still be unemployed. Director of Sales - East Coast Territory Carroll, Went good, 6 people, 2 at a time. on the interview. Decision being made this week. Your resume got me through the screening software as promised. Many thanks. The company also had canned questions like the ones you sent me. Cross your fingers. Did the "Drill" and kept all focused, and am now accepting the offer. Billing System Specialist - East Coast TRG thank you. For taking the time to respond to me and for telling the "hard truth". I am so glad I used your services, especially in this 2003 market. I got a really good resume that showcased my skills. Just as you said, say it all right up front, and make it easy for the compan(ies) to see who you are. The resume really adjusts easily to different positions. The career counseling was well worth the price and did save me hours on the major job boards. I will definitely refer anyone who is looking for a job and having trouble to you. Also, just got an offer! and where I want to live. By the way your email leadin was what did it along with how to interview in today's market. NOC Center Manager - East Coast Carroll, thanks for being there for me. When I got downsized from my excellent Project Manager Position at the soft switch company, I was floundering. So glad that you not only helped me get the job 18 mos. ago, but now are there for me in my new search. Your counsel has been invaluable in how to apply, and who to apply to. The resume is so easy to rework and target new jobs. Have a "face to face" interview in 2 weeks, at the Telecom Co. you said to check out, that is if the CTO ever gets back from Singapore. ....HR now says in 3 weeks they will bring me on board. NOC Center manager again. The negotiations went like you said....I gave.....and so did they, actually better than I thought. Thanks again for being there for me through the "whole process". Sr. Network Engineer - Americas What would I have done without you. In the past 2 and a half years, thanks to your good counsel and resume crafting to "fit" the job, I have had 3 offers and 5 interviews. Actually I am now with the multinational company....the one I wanted and would never have known of had it not been for you. Thanks for your patience and focused coaching......a learning experience. Chief Technology Officer - Pre IPO Telecom Company Wow what a whirlwind past few days. As you know I was not having much luck since being downsized in the "cost cutting", then Mr. V said to give you a call. Thanks for being patient with my skepticism. I let you take my CV and do your magic. Believe me it was well worth it to be humble......I know that the company got well over 500 resumes for the position.....supposed to be a Director level and I would have been happy with this......but I followed your advice....never gave up my references until there was an offer on the table....and the offer came as the CTO....what a step up and I do owe it all to your sessions with me. You are the best. Instructional Designer - Call Center There I was after almost 20 years with the same company, just name changes and divisions bought and sold, and out of a job. Yes, I didn't think it could happen to me. Actually thought all those "out of work" people were not good enough to keep their jobs. Well after 20+ months and digging ever so deeply into my savings and just schmoozing with others like me, I asked a former mentor if he had any suggestions. He gave me the name of your company. What an eye opener. TRG dispenses "tough love" and it hurt for awhile. But I got excellent career coaching and a resume that got noticed (professional and flexible). Got good ideas on how to search, where the jobs actually were, tailored the resume as I learned how to do, and within a week of getting my new resume, got the first interview I had had in 8 months (only had 2 in the previous 20 months).......got an offer, and with relo at a comparable salary to what I had made at the multinational. I can't thank you enough. Director of Worldwide Network Operations TRG, what can I say. As you know, out of work in this hi-tech economy is really demoralizing but, as I had heard, you have the inside track on what it takes to get noticed. So glad I called you. I had been posted on Monster, Hotjobs, BrassRing and Dice and applying myself to any position that I "knew" I could do. You told me no one reads between the lines, and now I am a believer. The resume is the most adaptable tool; it worked like a "Swiss Army knife", truly functional to the job. Also, I am really glad that I took advantage of your career counseling, and my "2 Minute Drill" went off without a hitch. Carroll, you do know what a company wants to see, and thank you for showing me. I guess I was a good student as I got the job I wanted out of 300 applicants (according to the HR people). Thanks again from me and from my whole family. Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus and her name is Carroll. Director of Project Management Carroll, it is indeed a pleasure to recommend your services. Actually when I told you I needed some kind of ongoing assistance, due to working 2 menial jobs while I was seeking another PM position and you said you could work around my situation....I was a little skeptical. Didn't like what you first told me about my "old" resume, that it was vague and "way tooooo wordy" to get noticed and not focused. The resume you did for me was great and so flexible for ongoing targeting. HOWEVER, the best part was that you were always there for helping me to target new opportunities. I felt bad calling you in the evenings, and on weekends but you never seemed to mind. I told you, you SHOULD advertise this service as in addition to the "living resume doc", this is what got me focused and got me the only 3 good interviews I had had, in the previous to your services, 8 month time period. So to all you job seekers out there, that read the job advice on the major boards etc., do yourself a favor and contact Carroll, her subscription service, as she now calls it, is worth alot more than the charge. OH, I forgot, my new position has the Director title that had eluded me before and an 80K/yr++ value to me and the family, not bad and in the South. Learn HOW TO GET A NEW POSITION, CALL TRG.
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