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Career Advisor: Dealing with Job Interview after being Fired

One of the most frequent concerns upon termination is how to explain you are no longer working at your previous employer.  Many people believe a stigma is attached to being terminated.  In the “real world” there are hiring authorities that will discriminate against an individual who has been fired.  On […]

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Career Advisor: Character Traits to Project During Your Interview

Image and first impressions are critical during your interviews!  You need to think about what image you want to create and how you will successfully accomplish that task. There are some character traits that are common and should be used in order to create that positive image!  The following are […]

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Restaurants promote healthful menu platforms for new year

Losing weight is a perennially popular New Year’s resolution, and, as usual, restaurants are offering better-for-you menu items for the growing number of consumers who look for them in January. But this year, chains’ prevailing strategy is to use the opportunity to launch or promote long-lasting healthful platforms, rather than […]

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Panda Restaurant Group Raises $645,000 for Typhoon Victims

Panda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, announced it raised $645,000 to assist victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which recently devastated the Philippines. This donation was generated through corporate and in-store support at the company’s Panda Express, Panda Inn, and Hibachi-San locations, with Panda Restaurant Group matching 100 percent […]

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Working with Alex has been an absolute pleasure. Alex and Christian have both provided their support in helping me through the interview process with Club Quarters. They are truly a great team who are extremely responsive and helpful throughout every step of my interview process.

 

Thanks,

Max

Max says working with Alex was an absolute pleasure!

I just want to say that I am beyond pleased with my experience with Alex!!! She was AMAZING, she has been by my side this entire time!! Helping me, encouraging me, when I was doubting myself!!!! Honestly, I wish she was closer to me!!! I would absolutely LOVE to actually meet her!! Not only did she help me get the job, but I also felt like I gained a friend!!! She is a blessing to me! I honestly think, without her, I wouldn’t have actually gotten the job opportunity!! And I am super excited because I start orientation this coming Monday!!! I truly appreciate everything that Alex has helped me with!!! 

Regina E. 

Regina E. says that Alex Pomponio was truly a blessing!

Alexandra was honestly very helpful and courteous, beginning with the initial conversation all the way to me taking the new job.  She was very helpful, incredibly patient, and intuitive when it came to helping me decide.  She’s an asset to your company and hopefully you will keep her for a long time.

Alex P. said that Alex Pomponio was helpful, patient and intuitive

Alexandra was incredibly helpful in landing my role as an HR Employee Relations Manager. She took the time to understand not only my experience in human resources but also my specific strengths in employee relations, conflict resolution, and policy compliance, within the hospitality industry. She connected me with a company whose values aligned with my own and where my skills could truly make an impact. Throughout the process, Alex provided valuable insights into the organization’s culture, leadership expectations, and current employee relations landscape, which allowed me to prepare strategically for each interview. Her consistent communication and encouragement helped build my confidence and ultimately contributed to a successful outcome.

Alex was very supportive and professional. However, we were also able to align on a personal level as I had some challenges.  Nonetheless, she effortlessly listened and offered assistance which made this process even more efficient. 

Not only have I acquired the career of my dreams, but I’ve also gained a respectable peer in the HR/recruiting sector. I am forever grateful for my experience with Alexandra Pomponio, on behalf of Patrice and Associates. 

Tamara Young says that Alex Pomponio was supportive and professional

From the moment Alex reached out to me on a Sunday, having found me on LinkedIn for a role that was an absolutely perfect fit, I knew I was working with someone special. She was proactive, thoughtful, and impressively attuned to what I was looking for. I responded immediately, and from that point on, the experience only got better.

Alex’s level of professionalism is something rarely seen in today’s workplace. Her communication was detailed, thorough, and exceptionally responsive, often immediate. If she didn’t have an answer, she tracked it down and got back to me in record time. That kind of follow-through builds instant trust.

What truly set Alex apart was her energy and authenticity. She brought a positive yet realistic approach to every interaction and served as both a coach and a guide throughout the entire process. Her attention to detail was extraordinary, and her dedication never wavered.

I’ve worked with many internal and external recruiters during my job search, and I can say without hesitation that Alex is in a league of her own. While I was ultimately selected for the role she introduced me to, I have no doubt that had things gone differently, Alex would have continued to offer support and guidance through to the very end. She doesn’t disappear when the job is done, she shows up, again and again.

Working with Alex has also given me renewed faith in recruiters and the hiring process as a whole, something that’s become increasingly difficult to find in today’s landscape. The industry needs more professionals like Alex.

With much gratitude,

Scott T.

Providence, RI

Scott T. says that the recruiting space needs more professionals like Alex Pomponio!

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