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Hey Chuck and Mike,

I have not ever been involved with what I call a "HeadHunter" but I have to say Ya"ll did a great job. This has been a positive experience and my 1st week at my new job is good!!!!

Thx,
J.K.


Mike,
 
I wish to express my personal and sincere thanks for all the assistance you and the First Search team provided to me in my recent employment endeavor.  Your professional attitude and guidance was of great benefit.  I was impressed with your persistent follow- up throughout the interview process and I contribute my success in receiving a job offer largely to the role played by First Search.

It has been a pleasure working with you and the certainty of your continued success at First Search is without question. 

Please contact me if you ever find yourself in central Virginia with time for a visit, as I would feel honored to meet you in person.  Once again, many thanks for your help and I wish you nothing but the best in the future.
 
Sincerely,
 
K.M., Service Manager

Dear Chuck and Mike,

First search went above and beyond to help me find a position when I moved to a new city. I was somewhat lost as far as finding a company where I would "fit in" and be recognized for my experience and willingness to excel. Chuck worked with me every step of the way, from initial interview to my final start date, by staying in contact with me and my new employer. First search blows away any employment agency, state employment office and job search agent that I have ever used. First Search understood my concerns and needs and found for me, a "perfect fit". I can't thank you two enough.
R.D.

Dear First Search :

I just wanted to let you know that things are going well for me and that I am beginning the process of settling into my new career. I also wanted to thank your staff and AL for your expertise and time in my job search and for the invaluable advice and assistance you rendered. I couldn't have done it without your help.

Looking for a new job can be intimidating, overwhelming, and downright scary. That is why it is so important to have assistance with the process-especially having someone like you to help. I can't begin to thank you enough for your support and advice.

If at any time in the future with my new company I may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Also in my new position as Operations Manager I will be looking forward to using your services for locating quality new hires for our company.

Best regards,
J. D.


Dear First Search,

I just wanted to send you a great big “Thank you” for all of your help in communication, resume, interview and contact with my new employer.

Everything is going very well with my new job. I could not be happier. The people are very nice and are extremely well to get along with.

You have been more than helpful and supportive in making me a part of the team for here. Your emails have guided me every step of the way and I could not be more thankful.

My family and myself are looking forward to a long and productive future I have with the company and many possible opportunities that lay ahead.

We all want to thank you so much again for making a change in our lives. You have been generous, understanding and thoughtful throughout the whole
process.

If I ever need any further advice or assistance, I know exactly who to contact!

Thank you!

Very truly yours,

JN


Mike,
I truly appreciate all you and your team of associates did to find the exact position I was searching for. Although my recent work history was not in the field which I applied, your team seemed to highlight my resume perfectly.

Your website was helpful when it came to interviewing time. The site was full of resources and the information was easy to read - I actually used the techniques your site talked about during my interview! Thank you for following up every step of the way.

Your kindness is unmatched.
MC
 


I would like to take this opportunity to Thank Mike Zarnek and Al Katz at First Search, Inc. for the wonderful job they did in helping me find a permanent job.

Throughout the entire process, they were extremely helpful in setting up interviews and meetings with various potential employers. Over the course of approximately three weeks, I was contacted on a daily basis by either Mike or Al and received five interviews with five different companies.
From these interviews, I received two offers out of which I excepted my current job.

I would highly recommend First Search, Inc. to anyone who is looking for a job in the Construction industry.

Respectively,
PB
 


Mike,

I wanted to take the time and thank you and First Search for your participation in the placement of my employment.

During the period in which I was actively seeking you were very patient and understanding to the needs and interests I was searching for.

Your overall prospective in my employment was not only in my best interest but was not focused on the profitability but for the best placement of the client and the recruitment.

I will highly recommend your professionalism and your services.

Once again thank you for you effort.

RSL
 


"Thank you again for all of your hard work to help this experience go well. I truly appreciate your insights and guidance in the process. I am really looking forward to this new opportunity!"

WS
 


Hey guys.

I just wanted to touch base with you and let you know how the new job is going, "I love it". It is by far the best thing that has ever happened to my family. I never would have moved ahead so fast without all of you that helped me in my Job search. I am totally serious when I tell you that I was in a dead-end job going nowhere fast. It was bringing me down in every aspect of my life. Without you and your staff's expertise in recognizing the fact that my training and abilities were exactly what my new employer was looking for I would still be going nowhere. Thank you for that.

Onward and upward!
JG
 




1. Purpose: To provide feedback and give an overall assessment of First Search job placement services.

2. Personal Experience: First Search, specifically Mike Zarnek, helped place me in a career opportunity within 3 weeks. I was extremely impressed with Mike’s proactiveness and daily feedback.

Mike reviewed my resume and helped me validate my fields of career search. Once he had confirmed my interests, he pushed my resume out and made things happened. I was constantly informed of who had my resume, their interest level in my skill set, and their hiring process. In short, Mike lined me up with the right companies and got me in the door for an interview.

3. Overall Assessment: First Search is aggressive in getting you in the door for an interview and very proactive in keeping you informed. First Search!

MD


Thank You, Mike and the staff at First Search for your continuous efforts in finding me the right company to work for. I was amazed that within just a few weeks you found me a position with a Fortune 100 company in which to start my career in the Washington D.C. area.

First Search is a top-notch organization which I will personally recommend to anyone I come in contact with wishing to further their career.

Thank You again Mike,

I wish you much success in the future and "Go Cubs."

Sincerely,
JJ


Mike,

I just wanted to let you know I how much I appreciated all of your effort in placing me with my new company. You wasted no time in setting up the interview and gave me the information I needed, when I needed it. If I hear that any of my old shipmates are leaving military service your firm will be the only one I suggest. Thanks for all your help,

Craig


Mike and Al
Since I have started work for my new company I have moved and have just gotten settled. I've not had a chance to thank you for helping me get my new job. THANK YOU ! Your encouragement and honesty made me feel very secure about dealing with you, and up until our last conversations I thought you all were a local company. I do know you make your money from the employer, but I felt like you were working for me. Thank you again for your professionalism and I will not forget FIRST SEARCH.

P.S. I have told a lot of people about you and I think my cousin Danny, who has just graduated from school with a math degree has contacted you and I will follow up on him. Talk to you soon

JB


"Thank you for your professionalism, expertise and support that were instrumental for me during my recent job search. With your help I was able to distinguish myself from other candidates vying for the the same position. I recently recommended your services to a friend and feel confident that he will be as satisfied with your help as I was."

Sincerely,
JF


"I just wanted to take the time to write and say thank you for everything you have done for me.  My placement at my new employer was made very easy by First Search, but more directly by you.  I realize that job placement is what you do as a profession.  However, your behavior had me thinking you were a concerned friend who had my best interest at heart.  During a trying time--ie finding a new employer--it was great having you with me.  Please keep in touch and if I ever consider re-entering the job market you will be the first and only person I will call."

Sincerely,
T .  B . 
Sr. Supt.


"Thank you, Mike, and thank you First Search.. You have shown that diligence, hard work and follow-thru are qualities that are still important in the business world.

I highly recommend First Search to anyone who appreciates professional treatment and first class service. "

D. C. Senior Superintendent


Please accept my recommendation for the employment services of the First Search recruiting firm. They were both honest and attentive to my desires. They were careful to screen for my abilities and career goals to make sure that the employment match would be successful. They were not merely pushing me through the door just to generate revenue, but truly were looking out for the best interest of myself and my new employer in hopes of a long term relationship. I would encourage anyone to strongly consider First Search for their next job search.
JH Senior Systems Engineer.


II want to take this opportunity to thank you and your company for the incredible assistance you have given me in locating gainful employment.

Through your attention to detail and diligence, I have been offered and accepted a position with CH and look forward to my employment there.

I could not have done it without your assistance and truly appreciate your time.

Again, thank you very much for your help and all the best to you and First Search.
DK Project Superintendent


 

"Thank you so much for your professional "Red Carpet Treatment". The follow-up after interview E-mail was a great Idea. I appreciate you showing me those new techniques for interviewing, after all, you really can teach an old dog new tricks."

"I look forward to working for PY. I feel very fortunate to be part of such a growing company. This is a wonderful opportunity and I'm ready for the challenge. Looking forward to meeting you for lunch sometime."

"Once again thanks for your time and effort."
TR


"Thanks again for all your help. I just hope my new employer works half as hard to satisfy their customers as you do. I really cannot say enough how much you helped me. I just know this job is going to change my life and I
owe a big part of that to you and the First Search team.

You are an incredible group of professionals and your time and dedication far surpass any agency I have ever dealt with. You made it more than obvious that you truly cared about my career and you helped me every step of the way. I only hope I get the chance to return the favor and show you how much
I appreciate your help.

Your commitment was higher than a business level, more of a friendship. Thanks again to Mike, Al, Chuck and the rest of the First Search team.

If there's anything I can do to help you gentlemen please feel free to email me."

JP


To the fellas at First Search,

I realize I am probably breaking every rule of the professional book in this letter, but I hope that that is all right for now. I have been wonderfully busy at my new job since last Monday, three days after my interview. I never expected after my phone call with Al, that I would be moving to a different state and in the office by the next business day.

I have never seen such persistence and patience as you showed with me at First Search. The personal time that you spent to ensure that I was prepared, comfortable and successful in my job search was above any expectation that I had. I cannot thank you enough.

Mike, my conversation with you about a previous not so successful interview taught me a level of precise assertiveness and confidence that will affect far more than my getting a job. I will succeed in this business because the various approaches to construction that I learned.

Al, this job is one that I would never have guessed existed. I am so excited to be working for a company that not only builds good homes, but also puts heavy emphasis on their customer relationships. I have truly found a career. I will probably be with this company for the duration of my career.

I’m not so sure what your individual beliefs may be, but I believe it was a divine hand that didn't allow me to get the job I first interviewed for. There is no other company that I would rather be with.

Thank you Al and Mike for your help and patience. I have nothing but remarkable reviews for my friends.

Keep up the work!

With Gratitude,

RJ


Dear Mike and Al,

Please allow me to express my sincerest thanks to you both for such an incredible job search experience during these last few weeks. If anyone had expressed to me beforehand, how fast and professional First Search operates,I would have been highly suspect. However, based on my experience with you in the first 10 days, I am not only amazingly impressed, I am simply in awe.

As you know, my professional situation was a bit less than traditional as I first contacted you from my job assignment in Central Asia. However, as I explained via electronic communication, once I arrived back to the United
States, I wanted to hit the ground with my feet running. More importantly, I wanted to have the opportunity to interview immediately upon my arrival in the greater Washington DC area.

Well, I must say that you took my comments literally. I arrived on a Tuesday evening and you already had interviews scheduled for me for the next three days in a row! Truly, you had me running! As a result, I was offered (and accepted) an excellent job opportunity within the first two weeks. Just
amazing!

Your ability to match an organization with specific needs, to an individual who possesses the abilities and talents to meet those needs, is incredibly impressive. Right out of the box, while at my first interview, I knew you were great at matching organizations with talented professionals. The next two interviews confirmed my initial thoughts and the interviews just continued to get more interesting and exciting. You made the interview process fun, exciting, professional and clearly opportunistic.

Of course you know the end of the story. I accepted a wonderful position within 8 days of arriving back in the United States. I have been at my new job for almost one month now and it just keeps getting better.

Mike and Al, you really are the best at what you do. Keep up the great work. You guys really make opportunities happen!

Please accept my sincerest thank you for all your help, professionalism, timeliness and good will. Do not hesitate in the least to use my name as a reference in the future should you desire to do so. Respectfully, I wish you much peace and success always.

My kindest regards,
EP


Please accept my recommendation for the employment services of the First Search recruiting firm. They were both honest and attentive to my desires. They were careful to screen for my abilities and career goals to make sure that the employment match would be successful. They were not merely pushing me through the door just to generate revenue, but truly were looking out for the best interest of myself and my new employer in hopes of a long term relationship. I would encourage anyone to strongly consider First Search for their next job search.
JH Senior Systems Engineer.


Dear First Search,

I would like to express my appreciation to Mike, Al and the rest of the employees at First Search for the time you guys invested in my career search. I was presented with two great career opportunities and within a week I had an offer.

Being that both companies were in line with my career goals, your input made my decision much easier and less stressful.

I cannot express in words how grateful I am.

The least I could do is recommend First Search to anyone and everyone looking to land their dream job.

Thanks,

EK


Mike,

Thanks again for all the help that you have given me during this period in my life.

It was hard at first, but I felt as though you kept pushing for me and
finally landed me a position with a company that has the background that I was looking for.

I appreciate it very much and thanks again.

DT

Dear Team at First Search,
I am starting my third week of employment with the great new job you located for me.

I am very grateful to Al and Mike for their quick response and hard work. Their interview assistance, daily updates and constant contact not only helped me to be successful in obtaining my new position but also made the entire process a comfortable transition. Al and Mike’s guidance before, during and after my interview was invaluable in receiving a fantastic offer. The information on your web site helped me to be prepared and well informed about the needs of my prospective employer. It is still unbelievable to me that I am doing a job I love with great pay and benefits. Even more amazing to me is that I searched for 2 months without success and First Search was able to find my ideal position and set up an interview within 2 weeks! Thank you First Search.

MK in Virginia

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