Newsletter: January 2005
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Whether you acknowledge it or not, your firm's web site is your electronic welcome mat not only for clients, but also for potential recruits. Just like your business cards or your headquarters' reception area, your web site is one of the items that form a first impression about your firm in the eyes of recruits. This electronic signpost should say: "We are a professional, well-organized firm that puts plenty of time, energy, and thought into everything we do, and we are successful because of that commitment."
Of course, your site may offer a lot more information than the answers to these common questions, but at minimum, it should have information that you would use in your "elevator pitch" to woo a recruit. I recommend adding a "Careers" page to your site (if you don't already have one) that addresses these issues and lists job openings. This is a fairly common feature on many business sites, and recruits increasingly expect to see one when they research potential employers. Design While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there are certain standards and conventions in web design that should be followed on all sites. Number one, make it easy for visitors to find what they are looking for. A poorly organized site that makes it difficult to navigate from page to page, or that doesn't provide logical organization reflects poorly on your firm. When choosing color schemes, fonts and other design elements, try to choose ones that are appropriate for your firm. For instance, an interior design firm that courts high-end retail clients would be well served by a bold, modern look. A civil engineering firm that concentrates on the public sector would likely want a much more conservative look. Whichever direction you think is appropriate, I highly recommend using a professional web designer if your firm doesn't already have a relationship with one. For a few thousand bucks or less, a pro can build you a sharp looking site that your firm can take pride in. It's money well spent. Also, make sure the photos you post of projects and principals look good online. I've seen some sites that have what appear to be out-of-focus passport photos of principals. Conversely, I've also seen plenty of sites that have vibrant, impressive images of projects the firm designed or constructed, and those firms no doubt dazzle potential recruits and clients with them. There's no reason that a first impression of a firm formed by a web site visit shouldn't be a positive one. Take a hard, objective look at your site and ask yourself, "If I were considering interviewing for a job with this firm, what would the site tell me?" If the answer isn't pleasing, it's definitely time to revamp your site. And if your firm doesn't even have a web site, what are you waiting for? What do you think? Let us know. jkreiss@sullivankreiss.com |
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| International Business Development Professional/Registered Architect Looking to Relocate Dynamic business development executive/architect with 27 years of proven experience boosting business for domestic and global companies. Expertise in real estate development, construction, value engineering and architecture. Keen presentation, negotiation, communication and cross-cultural skills. Adept at establishing relationships with clients, suppliers and leadership executives. Savvy at identifying strategic partners in US and international markets and negotiating profitable agreements. Key skills include opening new markets and innovating new products to drive revenue and profit growth, as well as developing and capitalizing on diverse global client base. Creating and employing productive marketing and business development strategies. This executive is highly capable of training and motivating world-class teams and speaks Mandarin Chinese. Architect/Project Manager Located in the DC area, this candidate has more than 17 years experience in architectural design and project management on both new construction and renovation projects. This candidate has managed teams of up to 20 staff members, and has the ability to see a project from schematic design through to construction completion. Projects have included multi-unit residential, educational, retail and commercial buildings for the public and private sector including hotels, high-rise office buildings and assisted living facilities. This candidate is a member of AIA and NCARB-certified. Candidate is proficient in AutoCad2004, MS Word, Excel, Project and Deltek project management software. Architect/Job Captain Located in the Boston area, this candidate has nine years of experience. Candidate has focused mainly on large higher educational/dormitory projects. Skills include design development, and construction documentation and administration. This candidate has won numerous awards for design, and is a member of the AIA. This candidate is also capable of creating marketing and presentation materials and is versed in AutoCad 2000, AutoCadR14, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Pagemaker, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, photography and figure drawing. For more information on these candidates, contact: Kim McLean 508-393-4934 kmclean@sullivankreiss.com. |
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