In Defense of Micro-Managing

Posted by Bernie Reifkind on July 28, 2010

Micro-managing is a vital part of an employer’s job. An employee’s work environment is not a popularity contest. It’s about successfully fulfilling the ongoing tasks at hand in the way in which you as the employer sees fit.

Some people work better if they are micro-managed and are held accountable all day long. Other’s do not need as much hand holding but nonetheless, micro-managing assures you that a job is getting done the way that you want it done.

An Open Letter To President Obama

Posted by admin on June 22, 2010

(This was actually mailed to the White House on May 20, 2010)
Dear President Obama,
I am a private business owner in Los Angeles, California operating a health care executive search firm, Premier Search, Inc.  We are in the employment business assisting health care organizations nationwide in finding staff. 
Although the current economic conditions have affected my business, [...]

Top 4 Most Annoying Interview Questions

Posted by Bernie Reifkind on March 1, 2010

After an interview I usually follow up with both the employer and the candidate to debrief and find out how the interview went. My first question is usually to ask how long the interview went. Obviously if the interview was less than 10 minutes long than chances are great that the interview was a disaster.

RECRUITER OR HEADHUNTER?

Posted by Bernie Reifkind on February 25, 2010

Recruiter, Headhunter, Counselor, Agent…….what ever you want to call us, the bottom line is that we find outstanding people for our outstanding clients.

Do I mind being called “headhunter”? No of course not. I think the name has some charm to it.

Blogs: Tips to Success

Posted by admin on February 16, 2010

1.  Be Bold.
2.  Grab it, now.
3.  Step Out of Your Comfort Zone.
4.  No One Walked On The Moon Before Neil Armstrong.  Oh, And He Didn’t Have Prior Experience.
5. “No” means “Not Yet.”
Any questions or comments? I am Bernie Reifkind, CEO and founder of Premier Search, Inc. I can be reached at 1(800) 801-1400 or email at [...]