This is part of a series of testimonials from candidates who have successfully been placed by The Execu|Search Group. This testimonial comes from Amy Slavitt; you can find our past testimonials here.

When Amy Slavitt, a PR and Marketing specialist, partnered with The Execu|Search Group, she was ready to return to the corporate workforce after nearly 20 years.   Unsure of where to start, she turned to Lisa Carver, a Managing Director within The Execu|Search Group’s Temporary division, for guidance.  After only one interview, Amy was able to land her current role as a Project Manager within the marketing department for a manufacturing company.  She had a positive experience, and was happy to speak with us about it…

On her background…

After graduating from Boston University with a degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations, I spent over 15 years working as a PR professional in the beauty and fashion world, with stints in professional marketing.  I eventually took a step sideways to raise my family, where I also helped build two successful family-run businesses.

On what she was looking for…

With my kids getting older, I began thinking about the next step of my career.   Instead of going back to what I had previously done, I was hoping to find something that would push me in a new direction and present different challenges.  When I began working with Lisa, I was happy to learn that a temporary or contract position could be an excellent way to test the waters before making a longer-term commitment.

On how TESG worked to meet her needs…

I spoke with Lisa about my goals in terms of re-entering the workforce, and she took them into account along with my past experience to find the best fit for me.  Lisa kept me updated throughout the process, and I was very grateful that she actively sought out positions that would allow me to try something new.

On preparing for the interview…

Since this was my first big corporate interview in over 20 years, Lisa was integral to my success.  She helped take the mystery out of the interview process by arming me with information about the company and how to conduct myself.  I felt confident throughout the entire interview, and I was quickly offered the job!

On her overall experience…

Although this is my first role as a temporary consultant, I am happy with my decision to pursue this type of career path.  Due to Lisa’s ability to take a step back and listen, it only took one interview to find the right job for me!  No one likes a long, drawn out process, and through their dedication to my needs, The Execu|Search Group made sure my experience was as seamless as possible.

“When working with Amy, it was important that I fully understood her background and her needs before submitting her for any opportunities,” says Lisa.  “It was an honor to work with someone who approached the process with the utmost professionalism.  She always maintained a great attitude, was ready to interview at a moment’s notice, and represented herself as well as the firm in a positive light.  She worked hard to achieve her goal, and I’m looking forward to working with her on any future endeavors.”