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APN USA

2/25/20 – Interview with Confidence

February 27, 2020 by Sheila

Keynote Speaker

Carmen Payne Interviewing with Confidence

Carmen Payne, SOAR! Transformational Life Coach
Written by: Debbie Adkins, Pet and Home Care (Pet Sitting & Walking to Home Organizing)

The interview is a large part of your job search. It is the last step to you getting or not getting a job. The first part of the interview is “for you to know yourself”, “where you are in your career path” and “how hard you are willing to work” in getting that job you want.
There are steps to do some or all the above. Put together a career plan which includes researching all the career websites and social media (LinkedIn) that has to do with searching for open positions. Then list your strengths and weakness which you and/or an employer may use in interview questions. Lastly do anything that will help you during the interview/s.
When the interviews are set up and during the interview, look confident not like you are just there to get a job. Introduce yourself with your full name, a smile and a firm handshake…not a crushing one. Then answer all questions completely and honestly…with just the facts. Be sure to tell them about you, things that you have done career-wise and situations that have helped the company and maybe you. While they are asking you questions, you ask them questions about the company, about the position you are interested in and anything that is connected to them and the job.
Be sure during the interview you are positive and confident by not being negative toward your last boss or job. Watch your body motions, the way you talk and what you are telling them. Most importantly, you should practice the interview in the mirror, with a friend or coach. All of this will make you believe that you will get the job and show them that you can do it.
One thing you can do while you are in the “situation” part of the interview is use the “STAR” formula. Which you state a Situation… you had to solve or would help the company then the Task…you was required, when, where and who helped you then the Action…what you did, skills used and things that would bring you to the Result or outcome and what happened.
*Just remember…even the employer you interview with can have a bad day!
In closing, know this and remember over the years the way of interviewing has and will change. In the past there were both phone and “face to face” interviews. Now there is the computer and other ways of doing interviews. Stay aware of any changes in your job searching from the resume to getting that job you want.

Hiring Companies


APN Staffing & Employment Solutions, Nicholas Mazur, Recruiting Manager
APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a national, boutique recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare, automotive and government space. While finding the right talent for your team can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have. We are here to help with that.

APN is looking for Healthcare, Automotive, Some Government Agencies. Openings include CAN/LNA, Clinical Liaison, Behavioral Health, LPN, Director of Medical Services, Office Manager, Service Advisor, School Counselor, Service Advisor and more.
The offer Direct Hire, Contract, Temp to Permanent
Open to call daily before 6pm, check career websites, Walk right in
P: 602-788-5890 F: 602-788-5954 Website: www.apnusa.com
20827 N. Cave Creek, Suite#103, Phoenix, AZ 85024

Freedom Financial Network, Heather Marcom, Director Talent Acquisition
When Freedom Financial Network started in 2002, their goal was to help people overcome debt so they could achieve financial freedom. Today, they’re helping people enjoy freedom in more ways than ever, with proven solutions for debt settlement, mortgage shopping, personal loans, and more.

Looking for people who care, collaborate and are driven. All basic benefits including Pet Insurance and Freedom Family Fund which helps employees and their families.
Openings include Operations, Sales, IT/Tech/Engineering, and Customer Service roles.

Filed Under: Event Recaps Tagged With: APN USA, Carmen Payne, Freedom Financial Network

8/15/19 – Connecting with Top Staffing Firms to Find Your Next Career

August 23, 2019 by Diane Forner

Written by: Connie Huber PHR SHRM-CP

According to ASA (American Staffing Association), every day, staffing businesses send more than three million employees to work in America’s offices, factories, hospitals, warehouses, and other work sites-virtually every place that people work, staffing employees are on the job.

The staffing industry, comprises of more than 20,000 staffing firms and nearly 1.7 million staffing employees , contributes over $160 billion to the US economy through temporary and contract staffing recruiting and permanent placement, outsourcing and outplacement, and human resource consulting.

STAFFING PANELS

PANEL 1: Myths about Working with Staffing Firms

  • LT Ladino-Bryson, vCandidates, CEO
  • Trevor Gamble, Blue Signal Search, Executive Recruiter
  • Graham Greytak, HireRising, CEO
  • Brendan Naper, NESCO Resource, Area Manager

Q: Provide a 2 Minute overview of your staffing firm/agency and your position.

vCandidates: The firm is a subscription based career eco system for candidates and recruiting professionals. vCandidates uses a cloud-based platform, mobile app, and CRM to give candidates the ability to create the best presentation of themselves. It is more than just a resume. LT has been in the entertainment business, but enjoys recruiting even more! In October, the website will launch the opportunity for candidates to access recruiters.

Blue Signal Search: Specializes in executive placement for industry leaders. Specialties include: wireless & telecom, manufacturing, cloud & managed services; engineering & construction; finance & accounting, emerging technology, human resources & logistics & supply chain. Trevor loves connecting talented, driven people to opportunities that enhance their careers.

HireRising: Concentrates on filling IT positions. This year HireRising will help 80 IT professionals land jobs at 50 local companies around the Valley. Graham founded HireRising without having any previous staffing experience.

NESCO Resource: One of the leading national staffing and employment agencies offering services in temporary staffing, direct hire, and a host of other staffing and recruiting solutions. Opportunities include Engineering & IT, Clerical & Light Industrial, and Accounting & Finance specialties. Brendan ran his own business and decided to go back into sales with NESCO. He is now a Branch Manager.

Q. Can you explain the different types of Staffing models?

vCandidates: Concentrates on full time positions. LT & team focus on finding the right fit for both the employer and candidate. Their goal is a permanent fit for longevity.

Blue Signal Search: Firm working with employers and making a commitment to employees. Goal is to find a forever career. Company is more dynamic than before.

NESCO Resource: NESCO is doing more contract work. 99% contracts with option to hire. People who perform well usually get hired.

HireRising: Provides direct hire, contract work, and short and long term projects.

Q. Staffing Agencies often get a bad rap. Why do you think this happens?

vCandidates: A lot of the bad rap comes from expectations of the candidate contributing to the myth. LT will go the extra mile if the candidate is into the job and employer.

Blue Signal Search: Employers, candidates and firms need to cooperate together. Transparency needs to be put in place and active.

HireRising: The bad rap is focused on the lack of follow up from recruiters.

NESCO Resource: There are a lot of recruiters currently trying to fill all the positions. Many are using Sourcers. Their goal is to comb databases for candidates. Many lack the professionalism of a Recruiter.

Q. How should candidates best build a relationship with you?

HireRising: Try to make contact with candidates on a weekly basis. If candidate does not hear from HireRising, they should reach out to the agency every 2-4 weeks.

vCandidates: LT encourages the candidate to make themselves memorable. Candidates need to remember to build a positive relationship with the recruiter & remember the challenges the recruiter faces. Your mantra should be Pause-Think-Act! Age differences should encourage professional and personal development.

NESCO Resource: Reminded us there is also reverse ageism. Everyone should respect one another regardless of age.

Blue Signal Search: Focus on experience is shifting to the value the candidate can bring.

Q. What is the most effective way to stay in contact with your Staffing Firm? Phone, email, text?

vCandidates: LinkedIn.

Blue Signal Search: When networking, go to meet people where they work.

HireRising: Recruiter is focusing on relationship with client.

NESCO Resource: Phone.

Q. TELL US A SUCCESS STORY.

vCandidates: LT had an employer that had a mindset of the perfect candidate. LT found the right candidate but with a different skill set than what the hiring manager had wanted. LT continued to gently present her candidate.

Blue Signal Search: Trevor had a candidate from another country and was unable to find an employer to hire on a full time basis. The man did contract work. Trevor stayed in touch with the man & eventually was able to help him find a full time job.

HireRising: Graham had a candidate that was qualified but did not have a current job for him. Graham stayed touch with him and after 18 months the perfect job presented itself. The story is a great reminder that it may take a while to find the right position.

NESCO Resource: Brendan came across a candidate who was down on his luck. He was a veteran, living in low income housing and did not have a car. Brendan drove the man to his interview and got him a job.

AUDIENCE QUESTIONS:

Q: Do you continue the relationship with Staffing Firms when you have a job?
Absolutely!

Q: How do Staffing Firms help a candidate with a niche skillset?
The candidate needs to help educate the recruiter.

CURRENT OPENINGS
vCandidates: In house recruiters and salespeople.
Blue Signal Search: Product management, engineer and manufacturing.
HireRising: Everything IT; and all levels.
NESCO Resource: 105 openings. Please see website.

PANEL 2: Advantages to Working with Staffing Firm

Nick Mazur, APN USA, Recruiting Manager

Ryan Nouls, Trupath, CEO

Christian Kaijser, Career Evolutions, Manager Director

Jerilyn Arthur, Atrilogy Solutions Group, Senior Account Director

Q. Give us an overview of your Staffing Firm/Agency and your position.

APN USA: Works on staffing for nurses and car dealerships.

TruPath: Very diverse in types of positions that they fill. Do not want to become niche.

Career Evolutions: Will do anything they can to help.

Atrilogy Solutions Group: Recruitment done nationwide. Do both direct placement and contract work.

Q. Why should someone looking for a new position work with a Staffing Firm?

TruPath: Agencies work with multiple staffing firms. They build relationships with all types of employers. Candidates should check in every month.

APN USA: Include staffing firms in your search. It broadens your possibilities and network.

Career Evolutions: Finding a job is a numbers game. Knowing someone or working your way into an organization through informational meetings.

Atrilogy Solutions Group: Recruiters are your cheerleaders. Will go above and beyond to work with candidates.

Q. How do we best prepare to work with Staffing Agencies? What is negotiable?

Career Evolutions: Think about what you do well. Do not take a rejection personally.

TruPath: Remember that the recruiter is working on your behalf. You can negotiate salary.

APN USA: The more recruiters you have working for you, the better.

Atrilogy Solutions Group : Be honest with self and recruiters.

Q. What do you like about your job?

Atrilogy Solutions Group: Never a dull moment. Really enjoy the people aspect.

Career Evolutions: Put people to work. Feel good about helping someone. It is great to hear thank you and that the candidate is happy with their job.

APN USA: Being open and honest. Work with profit and non-profit companies.

TruPath: They are following up with employers and enjoy seeing how candidates have contributed.

Q. How can a candidate best prepare for an interview with you? What about an interview with a client?

TruPath: Prepare just as you would for an employer. Learn as much as you can about the job and employer. Be enthusiastic.

APN USA: Know what is expected. What is the process you will go through? Determine if there will be testing.

Atrilogy Solutions Group: Allow the employer to get to know you.

AUDIENCE QUESTIONS:

Q: How do you find Staffing Firms that are a good fit? How to work for the best companies?
Atrilogy Solutions Group: The best company is the one you like and is a great fit.

HOT JOBS:

Atrilogy Solutions Group: IT. Over 60 positions are available in Arizona.
Career Evolutions: Software developer, sales, product manager are a few examples.
TruPath: Manufacturing; all types of positions.
APN USA: Nurses, nurses, nurses!

CAREER CONNECTORS ACADEMY
Brighton College, Ryan Golden, Enrollment Advisor

Ryan shared the exciting news and details about Career Connectors new partnership with Brighton College! The partnership forms Career Connectors Academy. The Academy offers a wide variety of accredited online college programs along with many professional development classes. The focus is on quality and affordability.

A few of the best accredited online certificate programs that are being offered to Career Connectors at a reduced price are: Information Technology Certification Programs, Business Management Associate Degree Online, Paralegal Certificate, Medical Assistant School, Legal Nurse Consultant Certification and Online Professional Development Classes. Career Connectors members will receive a 30% discount on the programs and certifications. For more information go to the Career Connectors Academy website.

Closing

Jessica Pierce, Founder & CEO, Career Connectors, closed the meeting by thanking Highlands Church & the volunteers. The next Career Connectors meeting will be in Gilbert on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 and features Kevin Dumcum, as speaker for the topic “Kick Start Your Job Search. For additional information on this event & future events, please visit the Event Schedule.

Filed Under: Event Recaps Tagged With: HireRising, blue signal search, APN USA, Atrilogy Solutions Group, Brighton College, Career Connectors Academy, vCandidates, Trupath, Career Evolutions, NESCO Resource

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