Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Career Solutions' success rate?
A. Career Solutions has successfully marketed more than 90% of our clients that have utilized our services. Success requires our clients to be fully committed to their career search. Therefore, we are selective when determining whom we accept as a client. We have the right to reject a prospective client for various reasons, including unrealistic expectations, unwillingness to accept new search strategies and/or career advancement not being an important goal.
Q. Why should I hire a professional career management firm?
A. The most critical element in your life, next to health and family, is your career. It is essential that you stay focused on the career position you really want. Our program is designed to professionally manage your career and to assure you accept the right opportunity. We work for you and only you from the inception of your search campaign, to the conclusion. Your next position may very likely determine your entire future.
Q. Can Career Solutions assist in increasing my salary?
A. The concept of our highly aggressive career management program is to assist our clients in such a way they receive multiple career related job offers. This will supply the leverage needed to negotiate a higher base salary and better bonus packages/performance based compensation. Our negotiations experts know how to assist you in maximizing your financial package.
Q. How long does it normally take for a client of Career Solutions to accept a new position?
A. Career Solutions cannot guarantee the length of time for a given search. However, highly motivated clients properly utilizing our services have obtained career related positions in less than 90 days, with the average client being in their new position in 90 to 120 days.
Q. Why should I consider investing in my career?
A. People invest in their homes, automobiles, etc. However, most take a haphazard approach to the job market and maintaining a successful career. They also believe they can successfully make a career change by themselves. To market oneself into a career advancement takes expertise and that takes practice - in marketing techniques, the art of interviewing and negotiation tactics. A professional approach is the only logical choice for your financial future. You are your most worthwhile investment. The time and money you invest in your career now will return more to you than all other investments made in your lifetime.
Q. Is Career Solutions experienced in my field?
A. Our career management program is designed to assist a broad spectrum of professionals in all occupations and disciplines. Our expertise is not in any specific industry or career field. Our expertise lies in marketing executive through career changes, regardless of career field. Our databases will identify the number of industries and companies necessary for you to be successful and our industry experts will identify your marketable skills and which of those industries and companies you are well suited to. We then make sure you, as a client, know how to successfully market your transferable skills, to open as many avenues as possible to advance your career to the next level.
Q. Is my fee to Career Solutions a tax deduction?
A. Yes, as a job search expense it is tax deductible, but you should see your accountant for specific details.


