Our Recent Placement: Be Like Jeremy

Alumni Spotlight, December 2020

Over the summer we began a working relationship with GrafTech International Holdings, a long standing and well-respected manufacturer of graphite electrodes for steel furnaces. GrafTech needed a Quality Assurance Engineer and so we found, screened and presented and corresponded with, Jeremy Kizuka, the latest addition to their corporate team.

Jeremy is an experienced, industrial problem solver with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a successful career stretching back 15 years. When we met Jeremy, he was being tasked with setting up a Q.A. lab at an essential oils farm. Nothing like this had existed there before, so his job was to build from scratch. This work revolutionized the operation, but he was eager to return to heavy industry.

Jeremy is a gracious, grounded guy with a great penchant for fixing things and developing people. In his new career, he is happy and thriving.

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To all of you job seekers out there: want to succeed like Jeremy?

Interviewing is key!

Always make sure to practice your answers to common questions in the mirror or with a friend. Research the company beforehand, bring your best self to the office, ask several questions to demonstrate your engagement, and ask for a business card at the end to obtain contact information.

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​To all of you companies out there: if you want great candidates like Jeremy, let us find them for you!

Visit our website at www.partnersalliance.com, or give us a call at 724-538-3598.

Our proven track record shows our success in making your life easier and your operation run smoother. 

Our community at Alignable.com has spoken!

"Partners Alliance was fundamental in my career growth. They were always professional and did the right things to ensure that my career path was growing in the greatest possible ways. I would recommend Partners Alliance to any professional seeking career growth and optimal opportunity." Chad Johnson from Southern California Gas Company

"Expert recruiting, works with clients to understand needs and place well qualified candidates."

Jason Sinkhorn from ElectroMechanical Engineering Associates, Inc.

"The Partners Alliance is the best recruiting company I have ever worked with, as a client and as an employee. Jim Kalnas, the owner, is a very straight forward, down to earth guy, who puts his heart into all decisions concerning his company. The employees are hand-picked by him and represent the best in their field. Their ability to match potential hires to the needs of the clients is exemplary. The Director of HR, Kerry Plunket, does an amazing job of working with new hires and getting them quickly through the maze of paperwork and checks that need to made prior to their start dates, so that they can be are there on time and ready to start work that first day. Partners Alliance also takes that extra step of communicating status to their clients on a weekly basis so their is no question of where the hiring process stands. If you're looking for a recruiting company, call Jim first. Their a national recruiting company that competes with the best out there, and their among the top."

Anne Moore from KANDA Consulting, LLC

Thank you, everyone, for the kind words!

On your next staffing project, let high integrity, high capability, strategic partnership and effective solutions guide your way to desirable outcomes.

Showcase of Alumni Success

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Alumni Success Spotlight

In this edition, we spoke to Jim Resosky of Eaton Corporation (pictured abover) about his experience as a Contract employee through Partners Alliance and his subsequent promotions to full-time and beyond.

Jim was a Program Manager at Fore Systems Marconi 17 years ago, overseeing every step of the process from design, engineering, prototyping, pilot runs and into mass production. He was laid off, however, and quickly began planning his next move.

A mutual contact introduced him to Jim Kalnas and he was offered a contract role at Eaton (then E. Cutler Hammer). Mr. Resosky had never worked as a contractor before and was reluctant, but after being “Set up for success,” he signed a 1 year contract and it “couldn’t have been a better choice.”

Within 6 months, Eaton recognized his strengths and offered him a full-time position. This launched him into the role of Regional Client Director, managing accounts in the oil and gas segment. Today, Jim handles several large, national accounts as well.

He describes Partners Alliance as the most competent staffing firm he encountered during his time between jobs and maintains a relationship with Jim Kalnas, occasionally trading hockey tickets outside work.

Every year, Jim expands his role as a natural fit for the job. He feels his career has benefited enormously from that chance encounter, and from taking the initial leap into an unfamiliar circumstance.

Thanks for taking the time, Jim!

Alumnus Success Spotlight

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Here, we showcase our success by sitting down for an Alumni Spotlight.

Greg Woodrum is a wealth of knowledge in the field of Utilities, as a Scheduler for American Electric Power. Greg had recently been laid off when one of our technical recruiters contacted him and encouraged him to consider a contract role with The Partners Alliance. The recruiter recognized that Greg’s strong background in construction scheduling and project cost estimation would be beneficial to our client.

Within three weeks of the initial call, Greg interviewed and was offered the job. Greg excelled in his role as Contract Scheduler and after a fifteen-months assignment, was offered full-time role. He accepted.

This was Greg’s first encounter with a recruiter, and it led to a positive career step for him. He says his experience was very much a positive one, he “sure would” recommend Partners Alliance services to colleagues or organizations.

Thanks for taking the time to talk to us, and good luck on your next steps, Greg!

In the wake of unrest...

A note from leadership :

We know that over the last few weeks, Black families in our country are hurting deeply. We are not comfortable being silent in the wake of this. We want it to be known that we stand with all those hurting in our community and will continue to drive positive change through our commitment to working toward equality for all of our employees and colleagues.. In the fight for an anti-racist world, we all share the responsibility to combat hate, discrimination, and unfair treatment of our fellow human beings. 

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Interview Tips Series #2

Every hiring manager wants a candidate with a personality that is well suited to the requirements at hand. This is a major component to finding a good fit and is a major selling point for the candidate. So, at your next interview, remember to highlight your best attributes and how they relate to facing challenges and finding success, especially as they relate to the position for which you’re interviewing. Channeling the best version of yourself can act as effective salesmanship and drive you into your new future!

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Interview Tips Series

We all strive for success in our careers, but some of us struggle with the first phase of the process: interviewing. No matter how qualified you are, a less than ideal interview can seriously affect prospects.

But that’s where we come in! We know what employers want to see. We know what it takes to be successful.

Start with the ‘S.T.A.R.’ method of answering questions - Situation, Task, Action and Result. This will give your interviewer all of the information they need, in an organized, linear format which is easy to remember.

If you find your nerves are getting to you, the best way to give concrete examples of your proficiency is to describe a past situation that you are proud of.

A Message from Our President

I hope that you and your family are staying healthy and well during this incredibly stressful and uncertain time. As our economy prepares to reopen, I wanted to reach out today to remind you of the  staffing services we offer that can help minimize your hiring risks. 

While many of our clients know us best for our direct hire placements, The Partners Alliance also offers Contract and Contract-to-Direct services nationwide. These services allow our clients the flexibility of temporary work, which can be exceptionally useful when navigating periods of economic transition.

We are fully insured with a $5 million umbrella policy and a $2 million errors and omissions policy. We are also insured for workers’ compensation in 48 states, and offer our employees health insurance, which includes vision and dental, and pay twice monthly via direct deposit.

 I hope that you will keep us in mind for your full-time and part-time contract needs. Our rates are competitive, and you may offer employment to one of our Contractors following six months of service without fee.  We also will prorate our fees if you are rushed to convert them to your payroll.

In addition to Contract, we also offer Retained Executive Search and Contingent Search services to assist with your staffing needs.

For more information, please visit our website, www.partnersalliance.com or call me directly on my cell phone at (724)-272-1757 or email us at partners@partnersalliance.com.

Stay healthy, 

Jim Kalnas

President

By Phone: (724)-538-3598

By Mail: P.O. Box 1936 Cranberry Twp, PA 16066