What I do:To a certain extent, I am a professional matchmaker. I am President of All Medical Personnel, a staffing firm that I launched in 1991. My job is to introduce qualified job candidates to employers who need those individuals to work for them.
To ensure that both sides are mutually satisfied with the match, I spend a great deal of time sifting through all the criteria—personal and professional—that could impact the employer-employee relationship. It’s not about shouting “Voila!” because I’ve spotted a job positing that appears to coincide with a resume I’ve received. To achieve the ultimate fit, I do plenty of research as well as establish genuine relationships with candidates and clients.
If the coffee pot in the office runs low, I also make an excellent brew!
What got me interested in this:As an attorney with an MBA, I have worked for the major corporation and the prominent law firm. However, I believe I inherited the independent spirit of my parents, who both owned businesses and now come to work for me at times. All Medical Personnel, which is all about introducing people for their mutual benefit, seemed a great fit for my personality and my skills. My satisfaction comes from offering services that improve the lives of others.
Best part of my job:I enjoy the people, most especially my employees, clients and job candidates. Years of networking with other business owners in my industry has also enabled me to exchange ideas and establish friendships with many terrific people.
Atlanta’s business community has grown dramatically yet continues to retain elements of Southern hospitality. We have endless opportunities to get involved and well-acquainted. I love that!
Most challenging part: Nothing stays the same, which is the reason why I’m in business! I have to keep up with the ever changing needs of my clients; the amended laws and regulations that impact such factors as procedures for testing and screening applicants; the newer and better technology, the shifting demographics; the list goes on and on!
Our capacity to be flexible and evolve, expanding and tweaking our services as the issue becomes pertinent to our clients, is a vital reason for our success.
What people don’t know about my job:Doing this job well requires a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm. You just can’t fake it. Yes, the people we serve absolutely know that we are dedicated, but I wonder if they realize how much fun my team and I have at the office.
We work long hours, yet we all look forward to coming in every day. We are a lighthearted bunch with a huge appreciation for humor. People tell us that we make them smile, but if they could only see us behind the scenes! We work and laugh hard. What keeps me going:I have a true passion for what I do. It’s gratifying to learn from a client that our personnel lessened her workload so that she is at last leaving the office in time to have dinner with her family. Or by taking a candidate under wing we have presented career opportunities that will impact his life forever.
Preparation needed for this job:Because I own and operate the company, my responsibilities entail a working knowledge of a number of operational areas—sales, marketing, personnel, accounting, purchasing. A strong business background is important.
Being an attorney has also enabled me to expand my in-house services to clients as well as take care of my own business, but a law degree is not a requirement in this industry. You can always hire trusted professionals to handle functions that may not be your forte.
However, one valuable qualification that we cannot gain overnight is life experience. We also cannot buy compassion or commitment.
For instance, sometimes my role is to coach an applicant so that the individual believes in his or her value. Confidence is extremely important in an interview. Therefore, I use a good bit of psychology in this business.
Other times my role is to fill a critical position so that a medical facility, for example, runs more effectively. Technically, you could say that my screening process might one day make the difference between life and death. Working with such critical parameters requires a highly methodical approach with the ability to focus on the details. Leaving no stone unturned is critical even when a candidate is part of the medical field. No matter what the job entails, our employers are counting on us to produce qualified, trusted personnel. If you’re not organized and thorough, professional staffing is not the right arena for you.
More important than anything, you should enter this business because you absolutely love helping people. If you happen to have a great sense of humor, all the better!
To ensure that both sides are mutually satisfied with the match, I spend a great deal of time sifting through all the criteria—personal and professional—that could impact the employer-employee relationship. It’s not about shouting “Voila!” because I’ve spotted a job positing that appears to coincide with a resume I’ve received. To achieve the ultimate fit, I do plenty of research as well as establish genuine relationships with candidates and clients.
If the coffee pot in the office runs low, I also make an excellent brew!
What got me interested in this:As an attorney with an MBA, I have worked for the major corporation and the prominent law firm. However, I believe I inherited the independent spirit of my parents, who both owned businesses and now come to work for me at times. All Medical Personnel, which is all about introducing people for their mutual benefit, seemed a great fit for my personality and my skills. My satisfaction comes from offering services that improve the lives of others.
Best part of my job:I enjoy the people, most especially my employees, clients and job candidates. Years of networking with other business owners in my industry has also enabled me to exchange ideas and establish friendships with many terrific people.
Atlanta’s business community has grown dramatically yet continues to retain elements of Southern hospitality. We have endless opportunities to get involved and well-acquainted. I love that!
Most challenging part: Nothing stays the same, which is the reason why I’m in business! I have to keep up with the ever changing needs of my clients; the amended laws and regulations that impact such factors as procedures for testing and screening applicants; the newer and better technology, the shifting demographics; the list goes on and on!
Our capacity to be flexible and evolve, expanding and tweaking our services as the issue becomes pertinent to our clients, is a vital reason for our success.
What people don’t know about my job:Doing this job well requires a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm. You just can’t fake it. Yes, the people we serve absolutely know that we are dedicated, but I wonder if they realize how much fun my team and I have at the office.
We work long hours, yet we all look forward to coming in every day. We are a lighthearted bunch with a huge appreciation for humor. People tell us that we make them smile, but if they could only see us behind the scenes! We work and laugh hard. What keeps me going:I have a true passion for what I do. It’s gratifying to learn from a client that our personnel lessened her workload so that she is at last leaving the office in time to have dinner with her family. Or by taking a candidate under wing we have presented career opportunities that will impact his life forever.
Preparation needed for this job:Because I own and operate the company, my responsibilities entail a working knowledge of a number of operational areas—sales, marketing, personnel, accounting, purchasing. A strong business background is important.
Being an attorney has also enabled me to expand my in-house services to clients as well as take care of my own business, but a law degree is not a requirement in this industry. You can always hire trusted professionals to handle functions that may not be your forte.
However, one valuable qualification that we cannot gain overnight is life experience. We also cannot buy compassion or commitment.
For instance, sometimes my role is to coach an applicant so that the individual believes in his or her value. Confidence is extremely important in an interview. Therefore, I use a good bit of psychology in this business.
Other times my role is to fill a critical position so that a medical facility, for example, runs more effectively. Technically, you could say that my screening process might one day make the difference between life and death. Working with such critical parameters requires a highly methodical approach with the ability to focus on the details. Leaving no stone unturned is critical even when a candidate is part of the medical field. No matter what the job entails, our employers are counting on us to produce qualified, trusted personnel. If you’re not organized and thorough, professional staffing is not the right arena for you.
More important than anything, you should enter this business because you absolutely love helping people. If you happen to have a great sense of humor, all the better!
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