Candidate Services

Since 1970, Bratland & Associates has been a full service recruiting and consulting firm placing candidates in positions ranging from entry level to upper management with openings in the fields of Sales and Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Information Technology.  Our clients consist of producers of a far-reaching array of Optical Fiber products for the Telecom, Datacom, Optoelectronic markets and other related industries.

As you may know, looking for a new job is a very difficult and significant undertaking.  Under the best of circumstances, it is far from an easy task.  It can try your patience, drive you to tears, and sometimes may even seem life threatening.

The better prepared you are the more successful you will be.  There are some thought-provoking questions you must be prepared to answer, such as:

Why should someone want to talk to you, let alone hire you?

What is special about you?

What will a prospective employer lose if he or she does not hire you?

How do you convince someone that they will be hiring less than the best if they hire that 'other person'?

Career success takes preparation, so it follows that with talent and experience being equal, the more confident, assertive, and prepared candidate will triumph!

We can help you be that person.  After all, that is our business.

Career Seekers

We invite you to Search Thousands of high visibility jobs Free!  These job openings are the best positions offered by many of the finest companies in the world!  There is never a charge to the candidate.   All Service Charges (fees) and Interview expenses are company paid.

1. Search Top Echelon Job Opportunities by entering keywords, preferred state location, salary and/or hourly range, and type of position.  Remember, Top Echelon Job Opportunities are constantly changing.  So, Search often.

2. Let us know the jobs you match! All you have to do is insert your job in your Job Briefcase and create your Online Resume.  At all times, your resume and contact with us will be kept strictly confidential  We will not present you to the client company without your permission and we will contact you if the "hiring official" at the client company has interest in your Online Resume .   We will keep your Resume on record for other Top Echelon Job Opportunities.

3. Visit our Featured Opportunities to see the latest Jobs offered. This listing is updated on a regular basis.  Don't forget the Top Echelon Job Opportunities listing is also updated on a regular basis.  So, search there also.

Referrals:

If you are not interested in an opportunity at this time, but know someone who may be, please do that person a favor by emailing one copy of the position description to him/her and/or complete the online referral form, or fax to 815-344-6424 or simply refer that someone to this web site.

Under certain circumstances we offer bonuses for referrals directed at specific opportunities (jobs) and if that referral accepts the position.  The online referral form must be used so that you receive the proper credit.

of course your communication with us will be kept confidential, even the referred person will not know.

Network Affiliations:

We are a "Preferred Member" of Top Echelon Network, Inc., the largest and most prestigious network of independent executive and technical firms who provides staffing and recruiting services to major corporations world wide.

Our international network of offices, recruiters and contacts spans over 500 cities and 3 continents.

Professional Recruiters

We are seeking our new "split-placement partners" among professional recruiters.  Email or call today for details.