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Michelle Soracco

9/6/17 – Staffing Firms Impact on Phoenix

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Staffing FirmsWritten by Michelle Soracco

Staffing Firms Panels

Panel 1: Myths About Working with Staffing Firms

Deanne Desautels, President of Staff Logic/AFP
Kristy Bach, VP of Operations for TechFinders
Christian Kaijser, President of Career Evolutions

There are three different staffing firm models: direct hire, contract to hire and contract (temp). Many temp positions become full-time hires. You can still look for work while on assignment. Building a relationship with a staffing firm recruiter is of the utmost importance, as it is all about communication. Recruiters can give you inside information, help evaluate an offer, and even negotiate a better offer for you. Let them know what is most important to you (salary, commute time, vacation time, benefits, etc.). Know what motivates you.

Recruiters get paid from professional fees, not head count. They try to get you more money, since they will get paid more if you do as well; however, they know the limits of their clients, who always pay the fees, not the candidates. They find candidates on Linkedin, Career Connectors, networking events, advertising, etc. It’s best to register with more than one firm, preferably three or more, in your specialty or niche. There are many recruiting firms out there with just as many specializations, so use the firms that will work best for you.

A lot of what recruiters do depends on their clients. They will submit three to five candidates for one position, sometimes more. They don’t always respond to candidates because of the sheer volume of calls and emails, but they are trying to do better!

Panel 2: Advantages of Working with Staffing Firms

Michelle Grinberg, Regional Sales Consultant for Modis
Kelli Perkins, Area Manager for NESCO Resource
Kristy Bach, VP of Operations for TechFinders

Companies use staffing firms for contract to hire positions – “try before you buy” on both sides. Recruiting firms have insider information, including constructive information during interviews and helping candidates negotiate the job offer.

Miscellaneous tips:
-Use as many job search options as possible.
-Interview your staffing firms to find the right fit.
-How candidates can prepare: resume copies, online job search on website, use Linkedin to research recruiter, research company, ask questions.
-At the end of the interview, always let the interviewer know that you want the job–ask about next steps in the process, do they have any hesitations about hiring you, and if so, you can address these issues then and there.
-Recruiters do what they do because they are career matchmakers; they want to connect individuals to great jobs.  In the end, they like helping people, and no two days are ever the same. Their world changes on a day-to-day basis.

Resources

Goodwill of Central & Northern AZ

@GoodwillAZ

Carter Ellis, ‎District Manager, East Valley Career Services

Goodwill works with all job seekers, not just those looking for retail work. Their services are free for both job seekers and companies. Their goal is to end unemployment. They have on- and off-site employment events. They provide additional resources for job seekers, such as career advice, resume preparation and mock interviews. Goodwill’s job board has many internal leads from companies in the Valley. For open positions, click here.

New Horizons Learning Center

@nhphoenix

Joe Rostowsky, Director of Site Operations

Career Connectors has partnered with New Horizons as their only WIOA-funded school. New Horizons is an international training organization that serves the needs of top companies to help individuals enhance their current skills and go to the next level in their career. They offer courses in IT, Office Mgmt, Healthcare Records and Management, Project/Production Mgmt Certifications. Classes are conducted live in a classroom, live online and self-paced online courses, depending on the student’s needs.  Joe’s best job seeking advice is to keep up with your skills, and don’t blow off an interview!

Closing

Jessica graciously thanked all of the day’s speakers, volunteers and job seekers for participating. She encouraged job seekers to take advantage of the many Career Connector services like having your resume reviewed, a free professional portrait and visit all of the staffing firms. She also encouraged everyone to view the career blog, which is up and running and has a lot of good career advice.  As always, network, network, network!

The next event is in North Scottsdale on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 9am. Click here to register.

8/10/17 – Become a Jedi Communicator in Your Job Search

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Jedi Communicator with Jennifer RojasWritten by Michelle Soracco

Keynote Speaker

Jennifer Rojas – Confirmed Star Wars geek and Influencer

Become a Jedi Communicator in Your Job Search

Use the DISC assessment to figure out who you are and what your strengths and weaknesses are. Learn how to communicate to get what you want by giving others what they want. Create more impact when talking with people who don’t have the same strengths and weaknesses that you do.

D – Dominance/Driver
People who are “D” are results-driven, task-oriented people who get to the point quickly. When interviewing with someone like this, answer the interview questions directly and to the point – no beating around the bush. Also list your accomplishments, results and goals achieved. Example of “D”: CEO, Attorney, Darth Vader

I – Influencer/Promoter
People who are “I” are open and personable with a lot of positive energy. They will get to the point, but approach it from a personal angle. When interviewing with an “I”, maintain high, positive energy, be engaged and talk about your projects and successes from a team standpoint. The interviewer is likely visualizing you working with them and their team. Examples of “I”: Director of Marketing, Public Relations Specialist, Qui Gon Jinn

S – Steadiness/Supporter
People who are “S” have a calm manner and approach. They will share a lot of information to help you best answer the interview questions in their context. They go at a slower pace, and will take time to get to know you. When interviewing with an “S”, it is of utmost importance that you be genuine, because they can spot a fake a mile away. Speak about deadlines you’ve successfully met, along with project dates. Emphasize your teamwork. Examples of “S”: Human Resources, Account Management, Yoda

C – Conscientious/Analyzer
People who are “C” are fairly quiet and of an engineering mindset. They are logical and objective, and like to critique and test things (and people). When interviewing with an “S”, be prepared for direct questions and lots of them, and provide answers in a linear, detailed format. Discuss projects where you objectively came to a conclusion, and give specifics of said conclusion. Examples of “C”: Finance, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Luke Skywalker

Before your interview, look at the interviewer’s LinkedIn profile to determine beforehand which above type they are. You can glean information from recommendations as well as their profiles.

If you get really nervous and forget everything you prepared for, try one of two calming exercises:
1. Inhale and exhale through your nose with eyes closed, paying attention to nothing but your breath and when it gets warm or cold through your nose. Repeat until calm and focused.
2. Close your eyes and focus on the pulse in your thumb and fingers. This will take a few seconds, and you must be calm enough to feel the pulse (the light side of the Force).

Hiring Companies

Maricopa County

Kelly Dixon, HR Operations Manager @MariCoCareers

Kelly manages more than 1200 employees for Deputy County Manager Reid Spaulding, supporting 11 county departments. Maricopa County has generous benefits, including a pension plan, which you don’t see very often anymore. They understand that there is more to business than the bottom line. There are plenty of job openings in a wide variety of fields, which change on a weekly basis. Some examples are: IT Project Manager, Dietitian, Interior Designer, Medical Examiner, Wireless Network Engineer, Attorney, Court Interpreter, and Polygraph Examiner. They take the job requirements very seriously, so if you read the description and don’t have all of the requirements and years of experience, don’t apply for the position.  For more information and job listings, click here.

VIXXO

Heather Kitsko, Talent Acquisition Team Lead @WeAreVIXXO

Vixxo is an integrated facilities management company that services clients such as Starbucks, Target and Michaels. They have been a Fortune 500 Fastest Growing Private Company for 8 years straight. Vixxo is a team of doers that create innovative solutions for their customers in a fast-paced environment.  They believe that their employee diversity is their strength.  Some open positions include: Customer Service Representative, Oracle DBA, Project Manager and Staff Accountant. For more information, click here.

Allstate

Jill Romanowski, Field Sales Associate
Allison Chafin, Agency Process Specialist @AllstateCareers

Allstate has been in business since 1931, and is one of the most recognizable brands in the US today. They offer a $10,000 referral to anyone who puts them in touch with someone who wants to open their own business as an Allstate agency owner. Allstate will give them all the tools they need to succeed. If owning your own business isn’t right for you, the Tempe corporate office has open positions, such as Claims Analysts, Education Consultants and Licensed Sales Producers. For more information, click here.

Closing

Kristy Bach stood in for Jessica today, and graciously thanked all of the day’s speakers, volunteers and job seekers for participating. She encouraged job seekers to take advantage of the many Career Connector services like having your resume reviewed, a free professional portrait and visiting the hiring companies.

Next event is in Gilbert on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 9am. To register, click here.

6/27/17 – Boosting Your Networking Confidence – Six Tips to Increase Your Comfort and Success

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Boosting Your Networking ConfidenceWritten by Michelle Soracco

Keynote Speaker

Dave Sherman
@DaveSpeaks1

Dave is a sales and marketing guru who tells it like it is. He has worked with a number of large well-known companies over the years, and has run his own business and written three best-selling books. He has also been laid off, so he knows the feeling as many of us do. Dave is one of my favorite Career Connectors speakers.

Boosting Your Networking Confidence – Six Tips to Increase Your Comfort and Success

1. Show up early. Be the first person there, or be at least 15 minutes early. Networking is less intimidating that way.
–Meet all of the players
–Time to relax and prepare
–Become an unofficial host – greet everyone at the door, even though you’re not part of the group!

2. Fear of rejection is all in your head. Repeat out loud to yourself several times (until you believe it) before the networking event: “These people want to talk to me.” The purpose of networking is…to network! Everyone is there for the same purpose, so don’t be afraid to jump in and talk to people. Don’t wait for people to approach you, and allow others to dictate your success at the event.

3. Know how to break the ice and what you’re going to say before you get to the event.
–Smile, relax and breathe. Smiling makes you warmer, friendlier, more approachable and smarter! Don’t be the grumpy person in the room.
–Have a good S.H.E. (smile, handshake, eye contact). Shake hands vertically; don’t use two hands like a politician, make a power play, crush the other person’s hand, shake like a dead fish, or be super dainty and offer only a few fingers. Give the person enough eye contact that you can tell eye color, but not so much that you’re staring a hole through their head because that’s creepy.
–Starting comfortable conversations is a powerful tool. Here are some ice breakers:
* What’s your favorite movie?
* What do you do?
* How are you doing today?
* Ever been to this event before?
* Nice earrings, tie, pin, etc.
* What an interesting name.
* What do you do in your spare time?

4. Be interested, not just interesting. Ask good questions, expand on the answers and don’t hijack the conversation. Also, don’t interrupt–bite the tip of your tongue if you have to.

5. Bring a partner, but don’t spend all of your time talking to them. Have the partner introduce you to people they know and vice versa.

6. Give. Help other people. Ask yourself how you can help people do better. One of Dave’s favorite quotes is: “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” –Zig Ziglar

Hiring Companies

Hacienda Healthcare
Kent Norris, HR Recruiter

Hacienda Healthcare is a non-profit organization that has been caring for mentally and physically disabled children and young adults in the Valley for 50 years. According to Kent, it takes a special kind of person do this kind of work, so they are always looking for RNs, LPNs, CNAs and caregivers. New nurses, pay attention: no nursing experience required, only your state license. This is a great way to gain experience. Other positions will be opened, pending board approval of the new budget, after July 1st. Apply here. Connect with Kent on LinkedIn, as he has many connections there and is willing to help you find work, even if it’s not at Hacienda.

Asurion
Tasha Ford, Talent Acquisition Consultant @AsurionCareers

Asurion replaces smartphones and tablets that have been damaged. The employees are considered superheroes who can solve smartphone problems faster than a speeding bullet. The culture is fast-paced and fun, with Marvel comics and video games and machines for everyone to use. To learn more about Asurion’s culture, click here.  They are always looking for Customer Support Technicians who have both IT expertise and are extroverts who can break down IT concepts for non-tech people.  Apply here.

MDI Group
Shannon Volk, Managing Director
Tim Jones, Client Manager @MDIGroup

MDI Group is an IT staffing agency that places candidates in companies of all sizes. In their branch office, they are looking for a Sr. IT Recruiter; for their clients, they are looking for SQL Developers, .net, Dev Ops Engineers, project managers and BI folks. If any of these positions sounds good, please contact Shannon via LinkedIn or click here.

Vanguard
Ralph Kimbrough, Senior Recruiter @VanguardCareers

Vanguard manages $4 trillion in assets, even though they’re a relatively new company. The average crew member stays for 9 years, and they’ve never laid off a single crew member! With a 37.5 hour work week, the ability to reinvent yourself, 4% matching and a 10% contribution to their crew members’ 401Ks, it’s not hard to see why. In addition, they have on-site dry-cleaning, 18-23 days PTO, among other benefits. See the company website for open positions and more information. It’s important to get your foot in the door and move up from there.

Dignity Health
Marcos Day, Recruiter @DignityHealth

Human kindness is what Dignity Health is all about–compassionate high level care that heals both the body and the spirit. Everything they do is in house, so the positions available aren’t just nurses and doctors, but electricians and construction work, among others, as they are building new towers at Chandler Hospital and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Chandler’s new towers are scheduled to be fully built and staffed by early 2019. Right now, Dignity is looking for a Director of Cardiovascular – Cath lab. To apply online for positions, click here.

Resources

Coder Camps
Jason Jones, Admissions @CoderCamps

Coder Camps is a 3- or 6-month boot camp to learn full stack web development. Many of their students have no prior experience in this industry, which is constantly growing and changing. Because the industry is constantly changing, coders need to constantly update their skills. So once you’ve taken the boot camp, you can come back and update your skills for free. They have upcoming events you can attend to see if coding is right for you, such as Campus Tours on July 11th from 2pm – 7pm and Demo Day on July 7th.

Closing

Jessica graciously thanked all of the day’s speakers, volunteers and job seekers for participating. She encouraged job seekers to take advantage of the many Career Connector services like having your resume reviewed, a free professional portrait and visit all of the hiring companies, whether they had jobs in your field or not. She also encouraged everyone to view the career blog, which is up and running and has a lot of good career advice.

5/23 – Lost My Job, Now What

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Naomi BucktaWritten by Michelle Soracco

Keynote Speaker

Naomi Buckta @naomibuckta

Naomi is the Sales and Marketing VP for two related companies.  She got laid off from her job in 2010, but was unprepared for it.  She formulated a plan to get herself employed again, and brings a wealth of information and tips to help people get back on their feet through a very trying phase.  She is also a mystery shopper and restaurant reviewer.

Lost My Job, Now What

First things first:  Don’t panic, and don’t forget all of the great things about yourself!  Don’t foster resentment about your situation; it can be a blessing in disguise.

Prepare yourself:

  • Write down all of your skills, abilities, successes and gifts
  • Write down your top three priorities–no more than that
  • File for unemployment immediately
  • Tell everyone you’re unemployed; you never know where the next job lead is going to come from
  • Prepare your story
  • Update your resume

Plan of Action:

  • Take a Self-Assessment
  • Become/stay current in your field.  One way to do that is to take a MOOC (massive open online course).
  • Google yourself to make sure nothing inappropriate shows up through social media.  When posting on a social media site, assume that everything is public.
  • Reconnect with people (i.e. network, network, network) – GET OUT OF THE HOUSE
  • Use www.networkingphoenix.com to find networking events of all types
  • Use LinkedIn groups, church groups, and Meetup groups to expand your network
  • Find the people who can help you
  • Prepare your elevator speech – How are you unique?  Do you volunteer somewhere interesting?  If you don’t know how you are unique, ask your friends.
  • Use a “human voice” in your resume, as well as writing “pain” letters instead of cover letters.  Follow Liz Ryan on LinkedIn and/or Twitter for more information.
  • Use LinkedIn to skirt around the recruiting sites and reach out directly to the hiring manager.
  • Get ready for interviews by updating a portfolio with all of your work, resume, and letters of recommendation; as well as a 30/60/90 day plan (Google it if necessary).  Prepare questions for every level of management.
  • If you ask the same questions of all levels and get widely varying answers, consider that a red flag.
  • Prepare for behavioral questions
  • Find a mentor who can encourage you and be honest, someone who knows your professional self (as opposed to your best friend).
  • In the interview, the more the interviewer talks, the more information you have.  The first question you should ask before the interview really gets going is: what three important qualities or skills should the right candidate have for this position.  Then work those into every answer you give the interviewer with the bridge, hook and flag method.

Show me the Money!

  • Review your spending habits to eliminate waste and reduce expenses.  Where can you save money?  Can you barter with people for goods and services that you need?  Find cost effective ways to replace what you used to do, such as an at-home movie night with all your friends, game night, and cheap/free things to do in Phoenix.   There are so many inexpensive things to do here in the valley; there aren’t enough hours in the day or days in the week to do everything!
  • Let your family know you’re unemployed, since this affects them too. Let people help/contribute.

Get Off the Couch!

  • Volunteer and add that to your resume to fill in the gap
  • Teach a class in something you know
  • Learn something new: another language, take a MOOC course in your field of interest.  Udemy and Coursera are the two most well-known websites. Large universities have online courses as well.  If you take a MOOC, put it on your resume ONLY IF YOU FINISH, in the professional development section.
  • Make your own opportunities by doing contract work, consulting, working part-time to make ends meet or doing something you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t had the time.

Hiring Companies

 

Orbital ATK

Rich Skelnik, Talent Acquisition Consultant @OrbitalATK

Orbital is comprised of three Operating groups:
-Flight Systems in Chandler
-Defense Systems in Mesa
-Space Systems in Gilbert

The Chandler location has the most jobs.  About half of the jobs require some sort of security clearance.  Positions to be filled in Gilbert:
-Principal Test Engineer – no clearance necessary
-Sr. Financial Analyst – must already have top secret security clearance
-Mechanical Engineer – Structures analysis, top secret clearance
-Electrical Engineer – FPGA experience necessary, as well as design and test experience, top secret clearance

For other open positions, click here.

WageWorks  @WageWorksCares

Anne Hart, Human Resources Manager – Recruiting
Christine Jones, Recruiter
Lisa Denham, Recruiter

WageWorks is a 3rd party consumer-directed benefits administrator located in Tempe.  Their goal is to put more money back in your paycheck.  If you like challenge and responsibility, as well as a lot of growth opportunities and change, see their many open positions here, including Accountant, Director Information Security, Operations Analyst, Quality Assurance Analyst, Recruit, Software Engineer, Systems Engineer and Vendor Manager.

Staff Logic  @StaffLogic1

Deanne Desautels, President

Accounting & Finance Professionals has placed over 50,000 professionals in long term careers.  63% of their referrals come from clients or professionals they have placed, and AFP has been ranked #1 for 5 years in a row for direct hire placements. AFP (Accounting and Finance Professionals) is a staffing firm that focuses on A/P, A/R, banking, bookkeeping and CPA tax accounting, while Staff Logic focuses on IT, Engineering, customer service, software sales, medical, executive search, administrative, marketing and HR.  They are currently looking for admins for city and state government, financial analysts and tax positions in CPA firms.  For open positions with Staff Logic, click here; for open positions with AFP, click here. Check back often as openings change frequently.

Resources

Goodwill of Central AZ @GoodwillAZ

Carter Ellis, Professional Career Advisor

Goodwill works with all job seekers, not just those looking for retail work.  Their services are free for both job seekers and companies.  Their goal is to end unemployment.  They have on- and off-site employment events. They provide additional resources for job seekers, such as career advice, resume preparation and mock interviews.  Goodwill’s job board has many internal leads from companies in the Valley.  Please reach out to Carter with any questions at carter.ellis@goodwillaz.org  For open positions, click here.

Closing

Sheila Coulam graciously thanked all of the day’s speakers, volunteers and job seekers for participating. She encouraged job seekers to take advantage of the many Career Connector services like having your resume reviewed, a free professional portrait and visit the hiring companies.  She also encouraged everyone to view the career blog, which is up and running and has a lot of good career advice.

The next event is in Phoenix, Wednesday, June 7.  Register here.

Reminder: the next Scottsdale event is the third Thursday of June instead of the usual second Thursday. Register here.

4/25/17 – Start Strong, Finish Stronger: Your Best Self in Your Next Chapter

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Start Strong Finish StrongerWritten by Michelle Soracco

Keynote Speaker

Stephanie Clergé, Director of Training and Consulting @strengthspro

Stephanie is the Director of Training and Consulting at Kolbe Corporation and has been involved in recruiting and coaching for many years.  She has worked at Intel, Deloitte and Cisco, and holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Stanford.  She is also an accomplished Vampire and Zombie Killer, a.k.a. the Walking Working Dead who prefer to stab someone in the back to get ahead, and the Energy Suckers who do as little as possible to get through the day.  She tells it like it is, and has some great suggestions for job seekers.

Start Strong, Finish Stronger: Your Best Self in Your Next Chapter

To view the slides for this presentation, click here.

Stephanie’s steps to getting hired:

Know yourself:  What are your strengths?  If you are using your strengths at work, you are 6x more likely to be successful in your role, and 3x more likely to say that you have a higher quality of life.  In finding your strengths, consider the 3 parts of the mind:
1. Cognitive (thinking): skills, knowledge and education
2. Affective (feeling):  motivation, interests, preferences, values (Strengths Finder, Myers Briggs, DISC)
3. Conative (doing): ease, energy and excellence.

Plan your work:
1. Define your strong career: ask yourself when you loved what you did, who you worked with and where you were (i.e. culture/industry).  Your hobbies, internships, volunteering activities and side hustles can tell you a lot about what you love, not just your prior positions.
2. Develop your tools
*Your resume tells the story of where you’ve been as well as where you want to go.  If you’re looking to change careers but you have no history in the industry you want to be in, get some history by volunteering or getting an internship.
*LinkedIn is a must.  Your profile should be at 100%.  Get good recommendations that tell specifically why you were good at what you did.  Remember that your entire profile is searchable, so be careful what information you put on it.  You may or may not want your telephone number, and be careful about which groups you belong to.
*Questions are also a must.  They show you’ve done your research on the company/position and can provide additional clarification on anything said at the interview.  Stephanie didn’t hire a candidate once because the person had no questions for her.  Personally, I’ve never gone into an interview with less than 10-15 questions at the ready.
*Stories are preparation for behavioral questions at interviews.  Be clear about what you contributed and how it impacted the organization.  Also be prepared to explain everything on your resume, as well as any gaps.

Work your plan:  What are your daily or weekly steps to accomplish your goal of getting hired at a place and position that’s right for you?  One bullet point should be going to one networking event per week to get yourself out there, because you never know who you will meet and what that meeting might lead to.

Hiring Companies

Northwestern Mutual

Jessica Bowles, Director of Recruitment and Selection @NM_News

Northwestern Mutual has been around since 1857, and is the second largest broker dealer in the US.  Northwestern is not a publicly traded company.  They believe in “impacting lives with great purpose,” so they consider the following to be very important: family, faith, abundance, personal responsibility and passion.  If you are ambitious, like to meet people and help them, Northwestern wants to talk to you. Current opportunities include Financial Advisor and Assistant Financial Representative. There are also staff opportunities available via the corporate website.

Cox Communications

Sandi Elliott and Lauren Dubovy, @CoxTalent

Cox Communications is only one segment of Cox Enterprises.  Cox Communications is the third largest cable company in the US, which introduced Contour and GigaBlast, the highest internet speed available.  There are many benefits for Cox employees who contribute to Cox’s culture of success, such as the Compass program.  Cox takes community participation seriously, so there are always volunteer opportunities available.  Cox is looking for direct sales people, as well as account managers for different segments.

Rogers Corporation

Jennifer Eberts, Human Resources, @Rogers_Corp

Rogers Corporation was founded in 1832 by Peter Rogers.  They recently moved their corporate headquarters to Chandler and are looking to fill various positions throughout the organization. These include Business Analyst, Accountant, Project Engineer (Facilities), LMS Administrator, Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, Strategic Project Manager, Corporate Controller, Executive Assistant, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, Demand Planner and Global Health & Safety Manager. Safety is their number one priority, and integrity is their base.  Rogers has approximately 3000 employees worldwide.

Freedom Financial Network

John Hasna, Director of Talent Acquisition @FreedomFamily

Freedom Financial Network is a debt consulting company that provides financial solutions and services to enable consumers to achieve financial freedom.  Their 3 AZ locations have 1300 employees, and have hired 200 of the 1000 individuals they want to hire this year. They are in the process of building a new campus in Tempe and were recently named as a Phoenix Business Journal “Best Places to Work” Winner. Open positions in Tempe include Java Developers, Product Managers, Corporate Trainer, Compliance Manager, Business Intelligence Analyst, Negotiations Debt Settlement Specialist, Inside Sales Reps and Software Developer. They are willing to train people for the necessary skills, as long as they fit in with the culture.

Resources

New Horizons Learning Center, @nhphoenix

Zack Hiscock, Vice President of Learning and Development @ZackHiscock

Career Connectors has partnered with New Horizons as their only WIOA-funded school.  New Horizons is an international training organization that serves the needs of top companies to help individuals enhance their current skills and go to the next level in their career.  They offer courses in IT, Office Mgmt, Healthcare Records and Management, Project/Production Mgmt Certifications. Classes are conducted live in a classroom, live online and self-paced online courses, depending on the student’s needs.

Closing

Sheila Coulam graciously thanked all of the day’s speakers, volunteers and job seekers for participating. She encouraged job seekers to take advantage of the many Career Connector services like having your resume reviewed, a free professional portrait and meeting the hiring companies.  She also encouraged everyone to view the career blog, which is up and running and has a lot of good career advice.

The next event is in Phoenix, Wednesday, May 3rd: “Advancing Your Career with a BEST Company.”  Register here.