Interviewing Tips – Part 8 – Dress the part
I’ll admit I’m old school and by the calendar also old. It happens! What that means is if I go to a meeting I dress up. That includes a clean shirt, tie, sport coat or suit and polished shoes. Not only was this the way I was raised but I believe it shows a level […]
Interviewing Tips – Part 7 – Get There On Time
Ever heard of Vince Lombardi? If yes then you know, according to Vince, an on time arrival really means you’re late. You should plan to get to your interview fifteen minutes early. Why? There are myriad reasons why including traffic, a zombie apocalypse, a flying saucer sighting or some other reason. Arriving a few minutes […]
Interviewing Tips – Part 6 – Talk Kindly About To Past Employers
There’s going to be a point during your interview where you’ll be asked to comment about past employers. Regardless of the circumstances that caused you to leave a past or current employer never speak badly about them. Everyone, including past employers, have some redeeming quality, so find it (almost everyone that is). Find that one […]
Why Work for a Staffing Company?
Here’s a great article from the American Staffing Association on why you should consider working for a staffing company. Source: Why Work for a Staffing Company?
Interviewing Tips – Part 5 – Ask something
In an earlier post I discussed doing research on the company prior to your first interview. Based on your research you’ve decided this is a play you want to work. How do you do that? Come with a list of relevant questions that show interest and thoughtfulness. By the way these questions shouldn’t be: When […]
Interviewing Tips – Part 4 – Give a straight answer
You’re now into the nitty gritty of the interview. You’ve asked some good questions about the company and told them how you skills can help them achieve their goals. Remember, at this stage, it’s about them not you. So now it’s the interviewer’s turn. He asks you a question, perhaps one with an answer that […]
Interviewing Tips – Part 3 – Research the company
Ever heard of Google? I’ll bet you have. Never has so much information been so readily available. You should of course take advantage of this and other resources before your shadow darkens the door of your potential new employer. Use that information as an ice breaker or to show that you are truly interested in […]
Interviewing Tips – Part 2 – Your resume
Since there are many resources available on resume preparation this post won’t delve into that topic. But bear in mind your resume is your ticket to the interview party so it must be well written. This includes proper spelling, grammar, accurate employment dates, etc. Enough about that. So you’ve gotten the interview for your dream […]
Interviewing Tips – Part 1 of 9 – SMILE
Let’s face it, for most candidates there’s never been a better time to be in the job market. Statistic show that the number of openings is much larger than the candidate pool for those openings. Having said that it’s still important that, if you’re in the market and get an interview for a dream job, […]
Thanks for a great 2017 and here’s to a better 2018
From all of us at Dunhill, thanks to our candidates and clients for making this a great year. We look forward to serving your employment or staffing needs in 2018. Have a safe and happy 2018. Neil Whitman CPC President