FPC of Hinsdale is an integral member of a network comprising 70 independently
owned offices located throughout the United States which are dedicated to
upholding our reputation for excellence in the field we helped pioneer. Each
office is unique in locale and specialization, but all of our offices and the
people we work with are inspired by the FPC Code of Ethics. It has been, and
will continue to be, the hallmark of our success.
 | To service client companies and
candidates in a professional and ethical manner.
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To exercise professional judgment in screening and referring candidates for
identified positions with clients.
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To refuse job listings that violate equal employment laws regarding race, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, color, age, religion, national origin, or
disability.
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To comply with all state and federal laws dealing with employment issues.
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To insist upon thorough job specifications in order to understand and meet the
exact needs of the client.
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To describe the specifics and requirements of the job to the candidate in
accordance with the consultant's best understanding of the opportunity at
hand.
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To thoroughly assess all candidates as to their ability to perform the
specific job functions, and to refer only those candidates whose credentials
appear to be a reasonable match to the client's job description.
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To divulge all pertinent information, within legal boundaries, to the employer
regarding anything that may affect the candidate's ability to do the job.
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To accurately transmit to the client all relevant information obtained from a
candidate about his or her background, expertise, motives, objectives, and
earnings history -- but only with prior permission from the candidate.
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To be an effective and objective liaison between employer and candidate in
assisting each party to evaluate the other's strengths and weaknesses.
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To always keep in mind the candidate's career needs. He or she deserves an
honest, ethical approach concerning career opportunities, including
confidential and discreet handling of credentials and privileged information.
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To be sensitive to the goals and needs of candidates. If unable to help them,
to do the best to recommend them to an appropriate source.
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To avoid making representations or promises that cannot be supported by facts.
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To help candidates, to the best of our ability, avoid employers with
documented histories of unstable financial, unethical, or illegal, employment
or business practices.
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To never withhold information which is detrimental to the candidate.
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To refer candidates only to bona fide positions that have been discussed with
all parties.
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To avoid actions or advice which might jeopardize a candidate's position with
his or her current employer.
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To advise all candidates to avoid giving notice or leaving their current
employment until all stages of the hiring process are complete.
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To view all F-o-r-t-u-n-e offices as partners in the employment process.
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To act in good faith within the system, and to promote the good name and
reputation of F-o-r-t-u-n-e throughout the business and professional
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