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NEWS & PRESS

For Clients and Candidates: Why We Want To Meet You

We do our utmost to meet each of our candidates face to face before we submit them for jobs. Even more importantly, we meet each of our clients as well. Why do we do this? Read More

For Candidates: Are you saying more than you mean to?

There are many things to keep in mind when you are preparing for an interview. You have to think a lot about what you will say, for instance. But it is also imperative that you consider how you will say it. Read More

For Candidates: How to Work with Recruiters

We get a lot of questions about what it is that recruiters actually do. Here are a few things to keep in mind when working with a recruiter Read More

For Candidates: The Phone Interview

Important tips for your Phone Interview: Based on a conversation with Tish Noble, Executive Director of The O’Neil Search Group.Read More

For Candidates: Recruiters & your job search

The benefits of using a recruiter are many. A recruiter knows who is looking, exactly what they are looking for, who to contact, and many of the specifics about...Read More

The ONeil Search Group

Over the last several years, Carol O’Neil and Associates has continued to expand rapidly. In addition to New York, we have established ourselves in such markets as Miami, San Francisco, Philadelphia... Read More

The Skype interview

As The ONeil Search Group continues to expand its network across the nation, we have found ourselves conducting more and more interviews via Skype and videoconferencing... Read More

CONSIDERING A RECRUITER

For Clients: What to Look for in a Recruiter

There are so many search consulting firms these days that it can be difficult to choose among them. How do you ensure that you are working with a well-reputed, distinguished firm that will guarantee success in your company's search?Read More

For Clients: Why Using a Search Consultant Makes Sense

Recruiting the right staff takes time. Outsourcing recruitment allows you to focus on your core business and developing and retaining your existing staff. Read More

For Candidates: Why a Qualified Search Consultant Makes Sense

Working with a Search Consultant who is knowledgeable about your desired job market can speed up your job search considerably. Read More

For Candidates: What to Look For In a Recruiter

There are thousands of recruiters and search consultants out there. Some are great, some are not so great: How do you decide which recruiter to work with?Read More

TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Resume Fundamentals

The ONeil Search Group gets hundreds of resumes each day. When recruiting for a particular position, the first thing we do isRead More

Common interview questions

One of the most important things you can do to prepare for an interview is to review potential interview questions. The interviewer may ask you different questions than the ones you have prepared, but simply taking the time to think through questions about yourself, your career and your fitness for the position will lead you in the right direction.Read More

Preparing for your interview

The interview is the single most important part of the hiring process. During the interview, potential employers assess your capabilities and your personality to see if you would be a good fit for the position and the organization as a whole. Read More

What to wear to your interview

The way you dress for an interview communicates various things to your interviewer, so although it is no longer necessary to wear a suit, it is important to look professional. Try to dress they way the organization’s employees do.Read More

Following up after an interview

Following up after an interview is crucial. If you have had a good interview, why not clinch it with a nice thank you note? It is a great way to tell your interviewer how you felt about meeting him/her and how interested you are in the position.Read More