www.SpectrumCareer.com
2201 Coldstream Ct.
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Miamisburg, OH 45342
937.275.4007
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484.726.5209 (fax)
Dear Candidate,
Thank you choosing Spectrum Career™. Completing the requested information below will help
us understand the things that are important to you. Please be thorough with your answers and
complete the entire form. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Spectrum Career™ is a full service executive recruitment and career management firm serving
technical, managerial, and executive candidates nationwide. We are here to assist you in
achieving your career goals.
Every service we offer is provided without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, disability, or
age. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, the Civil Rights Act, Age
Discrimination in Employment Act, and other federal, state, and local prohibitions against
discrimination.
We are aware of the sensitive nature of our working relationship. When you complete the
following forms, you have our word that we will adhere to your wishes regarding confidentiality.
We will not share your information with anyone without your prior consent.
We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Raymond B. Gooch, CPC
Spectrum Career™
Step 1: Rules of Engagement
In order to provide effective career management services, it is imperative that we mutually take the
necessary steps to maximize the success of each career move. With your cooperation and trust, the career
management strategy facilitated by these Rules of Engagement will result in a highly targeted approach to
your next career move. You will experience less frustration. Most importantly, with a strategically planned
approach to your career pursuit, you won't make critical mistakes or miss out on the opportunity at the
right time.
Please read the terms below, and check the box at the bottom of the page to continue with the form. We
need your agreement on the following points:
1. Spectrum Career™ must have a thorough understanding of your skills and accomplishments as well as
your personal and professional goals. You must complete the Candidate Pre-Search Assessment and
Reference Release forms.
2. We must have complete access to you. Nobody knows your hopes, dreams, ambitions or schedule
better than you.
3. Take our calls or return calls promptly. If we're calling, it's important. We will not waste your time.
4. Give us two or three tentative times for interviews with while we are on the phone presenting the
opportunity to you. Both your schedule and the hiring manager's schedule have to be coordinated. At
times, this can be a challenge for both parties. Be as flexible as possible.
5. In most cases, more than one person is involved in making life decisions. We are asking permission to
speak with those who know and care about you, such as your spouse, significant other, best friend and
professional references. These people can provide insight and support for such important decisions.
6. Be prepared to sell yourself to any company with which you interview. You must be able to verbalize
the assets you possess which cause you to stand out from among your peers.
7. Follow up with us immediately after each interview. Details are clearest just after a meeting. Greater
detail will result in us being able to accurately represent your interests.
8. Make a lasting impression by sending the employer a thank you or appropriate follow up
correspondence. This simple gesture will give you an advantage over your competition.
9. At the offer stage, Spectrum Career™ negotiates all compensation on your behalf. Remember, it
benefits both of us for you to receive the best possible compensation package.
10. Spectrum Career™ will walk you through the entire resignation process. At your request Spectrum
Career™ will resign on your behalf.
11. You agree that to the best of your ability to disclose to us all interviews (past and present), the
recruiters who are actively representing you either currently or in the course of our relationship, the
major places you have posted your resume on the internet and/or companies with which you have
submitted your resume for consideration.
Please acknowledge your acceptance of these “Rules of Engagement” by typing your name in the box
below, which will serve as your electronic signature.
(Type your Name in the box above.)
Step 2: Pre-Search Assessment
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Birthday: ___ / _ _ (Month and Day only for Identification Purposes.)
Address:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
Recruiter Name:
Spectrum Career™ has found that your answers to the following questions will ensure the role
we play in your career management is a positive one. Please take a few minutes to complete
these questions thoroughly in the boxes provided.
What is motivating your decision to leave your current job?
Describe your search activity over the past three to six months. Please include any information
about interviews and/or offers you have had as well as the types of positions, etc.
How have you made money for your most recent employer?
How have you saved money for your most recent employer?
How have you improved processes for your most recent employer?
What have you liked about your most recent position?
What would you have changed about your most recent position?
Describe in detail what you would be doing in your ideal next position. What technology would
you work with, to whom would you report, and what types of projects would you be working on.
The more detail you provide the better for us to understand your career aspirations.
What percentage of overnight travel are you willing to do?
travel to and from work?
Are you willing to relocate?
willing to relocate?
How far are you willing to
If yes, to what area are you
What is your total compensation package?
Please include base, bonus, incentives, stock,
etc., and list each separately.
What type of package do you expect in your next move?
What are your thoughts concerning your susceptibility to a counter offer from your current
employer?
Have you ever been given a counter offer?
Did you accept it or turn it
down?
Why?
Step 3: Reference Release
All of our clients require business/peer references from prospective candidates. Agreeing to the
disclosure statement below allows us to check your references, which will only be done when we
deem it necessary to further the placement process or to verify information you have given us.
Reference information is always kept in the strictest professional confidence.
Please provide us with the names, telephone numbers, and titles of three business and three
peer references. Briefly describe your relationship to these references. If you are working, we
realize that in most cases you cannot use your current supervisor as a reference. Supervisors
from a previous employer are acceptable as are trusted peers in your current company. You will
be notified before any references are contacted.
Disclosure Statement
I understand that Spectrum Career™ may conduct a reference check. This reference may include
information regarding character, work record, general knowledge and capabilities, and
reputation. The references contacted do not necessarily need to be listed below.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand this statement, and hereby authorize
Spectrum Career™ to obtain a reference check as described above.
By filling out and submitting this form you agree to the above statement.
Business References (usually a former or current supervisor or client)
1. Name
Title
Company
Phone
2. Name
Title
Company
Phone
3. Name
Title
Company
Phone
Peer References (usually former or current co-worker with similar responsibilities)
4. Name
Title
Company
Phone
5. Name
Title
Company
Phone
6. Name
Title
Company
Phone
That’s It!
We thank you for taking the time to fill out the form. You may send this form to
CandidateSupport@SpectrumCareer.com or to the Recruiter that sent it to you.
Be sure to visit the Spectrum Career™ website at www.SpectrumCareer.com for valuable career
tips.
Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. They help us ensure that our process is
accomplishing its intended purpose.
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