Jeff Skrentny, CERS, Author at Ere Media API

Jeff Skrentny, CERS

Jeff Skrentny, CERS, had an inauspicious start in the search/recruiting profession as his first placement quit after 93 days. Then he was sued by his client. Despite that start, Jeff has been a thriving executive search entrepreneur for the last 23 years; and has also been a trainer, author and motivator for his profession for the last 15 years, as well as a business consultant and advisor for its producers, managers & owners for the last 10 years; all while still running his search business, Jefferson Group Search, in Chicago. You can read his blog for search entrepreneurs & professionals at www.SkrentnySPEAKS.com.

Are You Presenting Resumes Or Giving Away Your Profits?

Jeff Skrentny, CERSNovember 1, 2006

Recently, I was contemplating my fax machine. Remember those? Mine broke, and frankly I couldnâ€™t help but wonder if it was even worth replacing. I never … Read more

When It’s Time to Tell the Boss Goodbye

Jeff Skrentny, CERSJuly 1, 2006

You made the decision to leave. You put together a competitive resume, circulated it through professional recruiters and online, interviewed with too many … Read more

Answering the ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Question: A Candidate’s Guide to Making a Great First Impression While Interviewing

Jeff Skrentny, CERSApril 1, 2003

Let’s face it, interviewing is stressful enough without having to answer stupid interview questions. But unfortunately, many interviewers, because of … Read more

Negotiate Unexpectedly

Jeff Skrentny, CERSFebruary 1, 2003

Our problem begins before we even start. We have a disposition towards negotiation that sets us up to fail. Not to mention how predictable we are as an … Read more