Mark Lewis Management

Client Confidentiality

We assure the candidate we will not reveal any information regarding their current status or past professional experience without prior consent. It has been our the experience that the most qualified professionals in the market place will have an open ear to opportunities that fit with their personal career goals. With this in mind, we feel the best way to recruit candidates who are not actively seeking new employment opportunities is to first understand their career goals and then only present opportunities that are consistent with these goals. We pride ourselves on our reputation for ethical business practices, and we are committed to the success of the candidates we represent.

We Do Not Discriminate – Lewis Management Group does not discriminate in the referral of candidates by age, race religion, sex, nationality or marital status.
All Data Will Be Strictly Confidential - We ask all clients to refrain from contacting any current employees without your express permission. Also all candidate information is to be considered confidential and may not be used for any other purpose by the client or any other organization.
Resume Consultation - There are many theories about how to create a resume but there is no single correct answer. Due to the close, professional relationship we maintain with our clients, we are able to provide each prospective candidate for each firm with some very specialized information and insight to the clients needs.
Interview Arrangement And Preparation - The interview is often one of the scariest parts of the candidate's daily life and one that is difficult to prepare for, even if you are well experienced. With the help of our qualified staff you will be thoroughly prepared for the interview.
Salary Review - Not only do we work with the Client to determine a fair and equitable pay rate for a given position, we also carry this same methodology over to the candidate. Your assigned associate will provide you with a salary analysis for the position they have selected for presentation to you, as well as a review of cost of living changes necessary, if relocation is involved.
Benefits Consulting - Many times this area is forgotten in the changing of positions but it must be of primary importance to all candidates in today's market place. Our associates are very familiar with the available benefits available from each client in our portfolio and once they have pre-reviewed your file and determined there might be a possible match, they will share this information with you, upon request.

Our search process is based on a team approach utilizing all of the firm's resources and contacts to ensure successful results.

We confirm the duties and responsibilities of the position with the decision maker to obtain accurate search information and to ensure a thorough understanding of the position.
We conduct personal interviews and present qualified candidates to our client company.
We arrange and schedule interviews between parties, and assist in the negotiations of employment terms.
We provide complete updates on all qualified candidates with our client company throughout the search process.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Lewis Management Group reaffirms it's long standing policy that job referrals are made in strict accordance with the prevailing Equal Employment Opportunity Statutes and Presidential Directives and must be non-discriminatory.

Lewis Management Group provides equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. This policy is stated and reaffirmed with all clients that Lewis Management Group provides recruiting services for.

INTERVIEW TIPS

ARE YOU ABLE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS RIGHT NOW?

Why do you want to leave your current company?
Why did you change jobs when you did? (For every job change)
What do you know about our company?
What are your long term and short term career goals?
Tell me about your work experience.
What do you look for in a job?
Why should we hire you?
What is your biggest strength?
What is your biggest weakness?
What is your most important accomplishment?
What is the hardest thing you have ever done?
DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Always research the Industry, the Company, the Hiring Manager, and the Position for which you will be interviewing. A professional recruiter will provide you with much of this information. Obtain the latest annual report on the company.

LISTEN MORE THAN YOU TALK

We have two ears and one mouth, which is why you should interview using them in the same ratio. You should be prepared to first listen to the valuable information the interviewer gives during the initial stage of the interview, about their needs and what skills are required for the position, before you attempt to sell yourself. By knowing exactly what they are looking for you will be able to utilize the interview time most effectively by selling your background into exactly what they are looking for.

START INTERVIEWS INFORMALLY

Engage the interviewer in an informal conversational manner. Try to connect in a chatty way in order to get both of you to relax. Ask the interviewer professionally related personal questions which should help you target your responses when the more formal Q&A begins. A friendly period of getting to know one another can convert a potentially cool prickly interview into a warm and fuzzy experience. The goal should be to match the personality of the interviewer. (i.e. if they are upbeat try to be upbeat)

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING

Get it right the first time. Dress appropriately and professionally, avoid too much jewelry, strong perfume or overuse of after shave lotion. Hair should be neatly combed and trimmed, clean manicured fingernails, wrinkle free clothing and polished shoes.

ARRIVE 10-15 MINUTES EARLY FOR YOUR INTERVIEW

It is better to be there early and be able to grab a cup of coffee rather than rushing through traffic trying to be there on time. This enables you to relax and review your notes.

BE "ON" FROM THE SECOND YOU GET OUT OF YOUR CAR FOR THE INTERVIEW

You never know who is in the elevator with you, it might just be the interviewer. Always greet the receptionist with a smile on your face. They may talk about you when you are gone.

ALWAYS CARRY A NOTE PAD FOR THE INTERVIEW

Write the first name of your interviewer on top of your pad as a reminder to use his or her name often during the interview. When your interviewer is on a roll, it's best not to interrupt the flow; rather write down your questions which you'll want to ask later and at a more appropriate moment.

BODY LANGUAGE IS EVERYTHING

Sit up straight!!!!! Maintain eye contact without staring, and above all don't lose eye contact when you're asked a difficult question; otherwise your answer might be perceived as evasive and perhaps untrue.

SAVE YOUR QUESTIONS ON BENEFITS

Do not ask about benefits on your first interview. Your recruiter should be able to relay this information to you prior to making a decision.

THE QUESTION AND ANSWER STAGE will take up most of the interview, especially if you ask open ended questions to learn more about their needs prior to answering penetrating questions. Before answering a question, make absolutely sure you understand the question. A good technique is to repeat the question and ask the hiring manager for clarification, perhaps to restate the question in another way. There is nothing worse than giving a quick wrong answer to a question you don't really understand.

CLOSING QUESTION

"[Mr. Interviewer], is there anything in my
background, or anything we discussed today
that would keep us from going to the next step?"

CLOSING THE INTERVIEW
Express your strong interest in the company and thank the interviewer for his or her time.

"I appreciate your time and the opportunity to meet with you. I am very interested in the position, and look forward to meeting with you again soon."

BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE CALL YOUR RECRUITER

Call your recruiter immediately. It is best that your recruiter has your feedback prior to talking to the employer.

SEND A THANK YOU NOTE by the following day. Keep it brief and to the point. Thank the interviewer again for his or her time, restate your qualifications in terms of what you can do for the company, and express your interest in the position.

QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK

How long have you been with the company?
How did you land there?
How do you see the company/department growing from here?
What do you think is the greatest challenge I will face in this position?
What skills do you feel are important to be successful in this position?
"That's very interesting. Let me tell you about my background and what I have done as a professional that has prepared me so well for this position."
"How important is that skill to the job?"
"[Mr. Interviewer], I don't have that specific background, but I am bringing the following skills to the job..." [Give Examples]
"Let's talk about how you can help me in the one area that I've had less exposure to." [Alternative] "How long would it take to learn that skill?"