RPS Search Group of NJ, LLC

  “Discipline is the difference between goals and accomplishments.” -- Jim Rohn Jim Rohn was a motivational speaker and a sales trainer. His quote above is one of many that are geared to goals and accomplishments. During my 35 plus years as an executive recruiter, I have had the opportunity to follow the careers of many professionals who have developed into the “A” players of their industry. It is not difficult to see that it was discipline and focus that set these individuals apart and put them in the “A” player category.   Every time I talk to these “A” players I hear success in their voices. I see leadership in their actions and their accomplishments are the exclamation point on their career. “A” players are the hidden talent that “A” managers want to hire and I like to represent     “A” players.     Lance

  “To love what you do and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?” - Katherine Graham  As I talk to candidates and clients it never ceases to amaze me how many people are not happy, satisfied or in any way fulfilled with their jobs or careers. Over the years I have learned that happiness and comfort is a state of mind. Having spent 15 years in the Army and many nights in a tent sleeping on the ground I realized that I was happy and comfortable if I was dry and had something to eat. On the other hand, in the corporate world, I could be dry and have a lot to eat and not be happy or comfortable. It is simply a matter of my attitude and how I react to my environment. I have been doing executive search for 35 plus years and have been through four downturns in the economy; and to say the least, the past 3 years have been the most difficult and trying of my career! However, I know that my goal as a recruiter is to improve the lives of the clients and candidates I work w...

  Hard Skills versus Soft Skills   What is the difference between hard skills and soft skills? Hard skills refer to the job-related knowledge and abilities that a person needs to perform his or her job duties effectively. Soft skills, on the other hand, are the personal qualities that help a person thrive in the workplace.  Both skill sets are important in the workplace but it has become apparent that many hiring managers want to know about a person's soft skills. Hard skills can be learned or trained while soft skills are part of your personality. To learn more simply go on the web and ask about hard skills versus soft skills.   You may find that you have many more skills that you were not aware of.  

  "If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there and worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the loss of sleep.” Dale Carnegie The above quote hit home for me. There are many times that I awaken at 3 am and worry about the candidate going on an interview or a scheduled call with a client to discuss a pending or existing assignment. I now look back on those times and realize that if I had done what Carnegie suggested in this quote, I could have been much more productive and free of worry. I might suggest following Carnegie’s quote and take charge of the things that are within your control. These worries might include resume preparation, job or career change, possible relocation and staffing needs. If so, please feel free to get in touch with me through LinkedIn or via e-mail Lance Incitti lance@rpssearchgroup.com

  The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time. “       -  Abraham Lincoln

  Mistakes--Good or Bad One of the best lessons I learned in my career is that mistakes are good. Do not be afraid to make mistakes as they can be great tools to learn and grow. The key is to not make the same mistake more than once.

  The Top-10 Things Candidates Hate   I cannot take credit for this list but I do thank the author and I can assure you that I have heard these complaints many times.   10. Having no clue whom they are meeting with or how long they will be at the interview 9. Taking a personal day off on one, two, or three occasions to interview at XYZ Company only to get no feedback. 8. Learning after the fact that someone on the interview team thought that their resume showed too many positions when they actually worked for the same company for 10 years. 7. Navigating a ridiculous, invasive online application that does not save after each field, crashes unexpectedly and is hard to complete thoroughly 6. Walking into an interview with a person more junior than themselves to discover that said person is reading the resume for the first time. 5. Feeling like they really are the right person for the job but somehow can't get an interview. 4. Going through a more thorough...