A Journey Made for a Special Purpose Written By: Sarah Yun “Thank you so much for all your support, it means so much to me”. Working here at Germer International, one of my favorite parts of my job is being able to help people transition smoothly into their next job. I had the opportunity [...]
Non-Technical Skills to Stand Out By: Sydney Grierson In 2022, our company worked with a sales professional who was looking for a new position within the life sciences industry after being laid-off due to restructuring. As luck would have it, we had a new position open in the candidate’s town. We worked directly with the [...]
Checking In with Your Recruiter – Why it’s a Good Idea Written By: Catherine Stier, Director of Recruiting In Executive Recruiting for the pharmaceutical industry, each recruiter at Germer International is working with around 15 folks who are actively in the interview process, while interacting with up to 50 industry professionals every day to continue [...]
Transition in Remote Work Written by: Jess Goodman Ever since the pandemic, remote work has been more desired by employees. As an employer, it can be overwhelming to ensure all employees are able to make that transition seamlessly while feeling supported and still having a strong company environment. Below are some ways Germer International has [...]
Sales Skills: From Country Club Golf Professional to Recruiter By: Les Schafer Little did I know it then but the 7 years that I spent working my way up from a bag room assistant to a 1st assistant golf professional taught me key foundational sales principles that I still lean on and use today in [...]
Every company is hiring, why should I work with a recruiter? By Allison Flitter Delaney There are many companies hiring right now. You probably see a bunch of different postings and are getting emails about a lot of roles that may be a good fit with your background and experience. Recruiters are probably also calling [...]
Be prepared for either a slow- or fast-moving interviewing process (emphasis here on Fast) Written By: Les Schafer After I am finished my initial introduction call with a candidate and it is clear that the candidate is interested in moving forward in the process, I will inevitably be asked, “How quickly are they looking to [...]
Is There Anything They Could Do for You to Accept the Job? Written by: Catherine Stier “Hi, I’m calling to decline the offer from your client.” 💔 This happens sometimes, and it’s usually unexpected. When we get to the point where an offer has been extended, we are confident that the person wants the job [...]
The Importance of Maintaining Relationships Written By: Jessica Gerber One thing I’ve learned at my time at Germer, is the importance of maintaining relationships. When I was relatively new at Germer International, I connected with this professional who was looking for a new opportunity. The reason for their job search was to find an opportunity [...]
How Can DISC Help Improve Relationships? Written by: Jess Goodman Last year, Allison introduced us to DiSC in her article, “What’s your DiSC Style?” Understanding DiSC styles can help anyone improve relationships both at work and home. Check out how! Improve communication: Understanding someone’s DiSC style can help improve interpersonal communication. For example, I know [...]
