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Jeff LeFevre
Managing Partner, Recruiter
 

Jeff LeFevre brings over 15 years of executive level experience in sales, business development, executive recruiting, strategic planning, marketing, and operational management. Jeff's focus has been on establishing strong, on-going working relationships with both candidates and clients.

“The executive search business is changing and I have seen companies go because they choose to maintain status quo. Finding talent today is changing and we have spent a lot of time and money to understand those changes. We are truly committed to being an industry leader and setting the example of executive search. Our goal is to be a business that always puts integrity first and to help any size company fill their jobs with the best talent available.”

“Today my primary focus is to add more vertical markets to our business. We have a process that works regardless to what vertical we are in. For me it’s a lot of fun to take what you have learned and what you continue to learn and to share that with people who have a strong desire to succeed.”

JTL's clients include many of the largest and most prestigious firms in the world and have offices located in Connecticut and North Carolina. 

Specialty Recruiting Areas:

Lean Leadership, Executive Sales, Retained Search, Exclusive Candidate Representation (ECR)

Jeff's Direct Telephone: (919) 900-7068  |  Email: jeff@jtlservices.com

Job Interview Tips

1. Review working environment and any other specific information about client.

2. Did you do some homework? Go to their Web site.

3. Dress attire: Dress your best! IE: Press suit (black, blue or dark gray) press your shirt, (white) polish your shoes, (black) tie your tie properly, no perfume or cologne, pop a breath mint, etc…

4. Bring extra copies of your resume.

5. Be 10 minutes early, no more no less. They most likely will have you fill out some paper work.

6. The goal is to get the Job! Be excited, enthusiasm makes the difference. Good eye contact, firm handshake.

7. Do not discuss anything about salary or benefits! If they bring it up, Say, “I’m here for the opportunity, you need to talk to JTL regarding that” On filling out the application, put down under salary “Speak to JTL”. Or put down what you are currently at.

8. The client will ultimately make 2 decisions at the end of the interview with JTL.
   A) Make an offer
   B) Set up 2nd interview

9. You will separate yourself from other candidates by Managing the Interview:
   A) You are the solution to their problems.
   B) Here is what I need you to say once you have introduced each other and small talk is out of the way: “Even though JTL was thorough in describing the position to me, I would like to know, Mr. Employer, What are you looking for? This new employee to do for the first 6 months? What kind of person are you looking for?
   C) Reason – The Employer lays out on a silver platter the position to you and through your experience; you can cater your answers and responses to his needs that he told you about.

10. Ask good questions about the opportunity and the company. Especially at the end of the interview when he/she asks you if you have any questions, don’t be blank save a couple for that time.

11. What are some of the departmental goals?

12. What are some of the goals of the organization overall?

13. Where do you see this company in the next 5 years?

14. What’s the upside potential of this position?

15. After the interview assuming that you like the job, environment, people say this “Mr. Employer, after speaking to JTL about your company, I was excited about the opportunity and after meeting with you, I am even more excited now on being part of your team.” If they ask you about how active you are, mention to them that you are pursuing opportunities on own and with recruiters.

16. “Are there any questions or anything about my background that needs to be addressed Mr. Employer?”

17. Make sure that you get the business cards of the people that you meet with so you can MAIL out “thank you letters”. E-mailing thank you letters does not have the same impact as a mailed out letter!

18. It is necessary that you call your recruiter immediately after the interview.. We need to get feedback from you before we get feedback from the client. Be prepared to answer about 10 questions at that time about the interview. (Example “What did you like? What didn’t you like etc…?)

19. If an employer ever attempts to contact you by email or by phone, you should always defer to JTL and tell them that they are representing your search. ALL CLIENTS DO UNDERSTAND THIS ARRANGEMENT! Why a client would break this needs to be questioned.