TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

I write with regard to my experience of the services provided by Robert Hort & Associates (now RWH International).

After my wife and I had taken the decision to explore employment opportunities in the United States, it was recommended to us that we contact Robert Hort & Associates. This proved to be the start of a fairly protracted association, conducted by phone, fax and a-mail, and culminating in my obtaining employment in Houston, Texas, and our relocating successfully, to the United States.

Robert Hort & Associates undertook a formal assessment of my employment possibilities, and questioned us as to our requirements and geographic preferences prior to undertaking job search. This was carried out in a professional and effective manner and we subsequently visited the United States, where a number of interviews with appropriate and high profile companies had been set up, taking account of my specific engineering qualifications and background in project management a well as my personal career aspirations.

The result was that our trip to the United States was extremely worth while. Our itinerary was necessarily flexible, yet our preferred locations were respected and our time was carefully scheduled so as to be available for repeat interviews or meetings should this be necessary. We remained in constant telephone contact with RWH throughout, before and after appointments, and were provided with guidance and background information on the specific companies, in preparation for meetings. Interviews could then be conducted in an informed manner and there was little of the unnecessary stress which often accompanies lack of preparation. Almost all interviews were positive and genuine interest was created in a number of instances.

The job offer which I accepted, some months after the initial trip was undertaken, was, in fact with the first company interviewed. It was, however, with far greater surety that I was able to accept the position, having had exposure to other companies and possible positions and having learnt something about the employment market in the USA.

The entire relocation process has run smoothly, largely as a result of the prior resolution of a suitable career move. I have no hesitation in recommending Robert Hort and Associates' as professional placement consultants.

Fernando A R.
Johannesburg, South Africa