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AZ Department of Economic Security

5/13/2020 – Genuine Connections in the Virtual World

May 19, 2020 by Diane Forner

Written by: Connie Huber SHRM-CP PHR

“The Coronaviras is showing us how to live online”
from The New York Times, by Kevin Roose

“The virus is forcing us to use the internet as it was always meant to be used – to connect with one another, share information and resources, and come up with collective solutions to urgent problems. It’s the healthy, humane version digital culture we usually see only in schmaltzy TV commercials, where everyone is constantly using a smartphone to visit far-flung grandparents and read bedtime stories to the kids.”

Cary Pfeffer Genuine Connections

Keynote

Cary Pfeffer, Speaker, Author, Media Trainer & Speaker Coach

Virtual Meeting Done Right?
Making Connections in the Virtual World

THE RULES OF THE ROAD:

The Platform must be second nature.
Be sure to understand the platform. In doing so, you establish your credibility.

Get there early.
For interviews, be early. Use the time to make sure any potential glitches are resolved to avoid potential embarrassment.

Address upfront the technical lapses that can occur.
What is the comfort level within your audience?

Looking Your Very Best

First Impressions still count! Even though you are in a different location, your physical presentation is important to your success. Make sure your lighting is working in your favor. Frame yourself correctly. Dark, solid colored clothing looks best.
Bottom Line: You’re On! Understand the Camera’s View.

Speaking Your Very Best

Every important conversation should have a plan. Listen and let it be known that you listen well. What is your message? Deliver your message succinctly.
Bottom Line: Make it a quality experience.

Your Very Best Follow Up
ACTION:
Outline the next steps as the meeting wraps up
Thank you is still important
Remain consistent in your approach

Interview Tips & Tricks

What is your basic pitch? Name expertise/why/personal note.
Practice! (You have a camera in your hand!)
Smile!

Telephone Tips & Tricks

Are you standing? When you stand your diaphragm opens & your breathing is better.
Are you using headphones? Headphones help to block our background noise.
Are your notes easy to read?
What is your best energy level? What is it like when you are at your best & engaged?
Call upon prior conversations that were successful.

Adopt a Meeting Culture

Who runs this railroad? Pick the right leader.
10 minute check in.
The agenda rules. Be focused.

For additional information go to Cary’s Book: There’s Not an App for That!

Hiring Companies

CVS
Roger Adams, Sr. Recruiter

CVS is the 8th largest company in the US. The company has over 9,800 retail locations and approximately 1,100 walk-in clinics. Several divisions are Aetna Acquisition, Caremark and CVS specialty.
The company is rapidly growing and will be adding 50 thousand new positions this year. Stores will be offering COVID-19 testing and centers where patients can take their blood pressure and telemedicine calls.
There are currently 16,000 open positions, including Pharmacy Technician, RNs & LPNs, Medical Billing Specialist. Benefits are excellent; positions are on site and remote. For more information on openings go to website.

Randstad
Dennis Barisano, Sr. Recruiter

Dennis specializes in handling the Randstad recruiting needs for Ball. The company manufactures metal packaging for beverages, personal care and household products. Ball also provides aerospace and other technologies for commercial and government customers.
A sampling of open positions in Glendale, AZ include Industrial Electrician, Production Technician and Storekeeper. Most roles start over $20 per hour. Benefits are robust and begin on Day 1 of employment. For more information see the site.

DES
Edd Schommer, Sr. HR Recruiter

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy and meaningful lives. Individuals are diagnosed with one of the following: autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, cognitive/intellectual disability or are under the age of 6 and at risk of having a developmental disability.
DES is represented by 5 divisions; Aging & Adult Services, Benefits & Medical Eligibility, Child Support Services, Developmental Disabilities & Rehabilitation Services. Total compensation includes a full array of benefits, paid time off, retirement and wellness & employee assistance. Examples of current opportunities are Direct Support/Caregiver, Case Managers and Mental Health Specialist. Interested candidates can apply through the AZ State Job Board.

Resources

Career Connectors Academy

Career Connectors is proud to partner with Brighton College to form 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. There are a number of online certificate programs such as IT, Business Management, Paralegal, Medical Assistant, Legal Nurse Consultant, and Online Professional Development classes.
All programs are online, allowing students to study at their own pace. Career Connectors is offering IT certifications at no cost to qualified people.
Interested professionals must mention Career Connectors when talking to Brighton College Staff to receive a discounted tuition rate. Go here for more information.

Arizona Covid-19 Resources

Career Connectors has partnered with BestComapaniesAZ, Arizona@Work, Arizona Commerce Authority and PipelineAZ to provide resources for both job seekers and employers. Please visit this page for detailed resources including companies now hiring.

DISC Assessment

We all like free, so at no cost to you, complete the assessment to find your gifts and what kind of job will likely fit you through our no cost DISC assessment.

Professional Coaching

Thanks our Career Connectors volunteers, we can provide professional coaching in the following areas:

  • LinkedIn review
  • Resume review
  • Career Coaching/Development
  • Financial Coaching
  • Mock Interviews

Complete a brief form on our website to request coaching.

Jessica Pierce, Founder & CEO, Career Connectors, closed the meeting by thanking the volunteers. You can find details on upcoming and past events, as well as additional resources at CareerConnectors.org.

Filed Under: Event Recaps Tagged With: virtual networking, Randstad, CVS, Career Connectors Academy, AZ Department of Economic Security

02/07/19 – Resume Mythbuster Panel

February 13, 2019 by Sheila

Written by Gary Matsuda

Working on updating your resume? Here to help you distinguish fact from fiction are four resume experts who have a total combined experience of working with hundreds of hiring managers and recruiters!
Myth: Include all jobs to show experience.
Save space, employers don’t need to see everything – only what is important to the job they are trying to fill. Unfortunately, there is just too much for them to read. Specialization is everywhere, so your job search must niche down as much as possible to the specific job opening.
Lori Norris, Get Results Career Services, says the biggest resume mistake is a failure to focus. Three or four pages might be too much (unless you are upper level executive management). They don’t want to see everything, only what is important to them. If you try to appeal to everyone then you will reach no one. Have multiple versions ready that target and focus incorporate keywords from job descriptions.
It takes work to remove non-essential work experience, but a shorter, more focused document will improve scoring by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and will be easier to read by us humans.
Brenda Cunningham, owner of Push Career Management, says to keep it to one page, but it depends on your experience. If you were in the same position for a long time it will look good if it was kept to one page. Most resumes for mid-career professional are 2 pages, but if the job application asks for one page – then you must follow directions!
Myth Busted!
Grain of truth: Show all your experience that relates directly to the job you are applying for.

Myth: Listing all duties and activity makes you look well rounded.
While you should include relevant accomplishments, your resume isn’t a list of ‘chores’. What employers want to know about your experience is did you perform well and will you be valuable to them.
Martha Rockwell, owner of A+ Resumes & Career Coaching says, not to fall back on merely describing activities but include results of your effort.
Donna Tucker, founding member of Resume Writers Council of Arizona: Don’t include your whole story but leave some details for the cover letter or interview. In your resume quickly tell what problem you solved and make it easy to read.
Brenda: Your resume should answer the ‘So what?’ question. Don’t just write that you ‘answered phones’, but say you ‘made 400 calls a day while documenting detailed notes’. Show what made your work special.
Martha: If you give too much information, they may not call for interview since they believe they have enough information from you. Hold back on some details but give enough to tempt them to ask for more. Highlight your value by showing quantifiable results, ‘sales increased’ or ‘reduced rework’. Describe how you made money for the company!
Donna: Including too much can also leave you open to assignments you don’t want and may indicate that you’re desperate or don’t know your strengths.
Brenda: Keep it relevant, don’t make the reader work to figure out what is important. Also, don’t be creative in describing your job title, call it what it is and use what they call it. Be clear on job titles for instance, there’s a difference between project manager and project coordinator. Show what you’ve done matches what the job requires.
Myth Busted!
Grain of truth: You may include your responsibilities but it’s more important to show the value you’ve provided to the business.

So how can your brilliance be captured on a shorter resume? Go deep, not wide. On to the next myth.

Myth: Don’t need cover letter (because ain’t nobody got time for that!)
A well written cover letter shows your personality, communication style and enhances your chance for an interview. After passing initial screening, resumes and cover letters will go to hiring managers but because they’re not going to interview 20 people for a job, they’ll read cover letters to make final selections.
This is the sales pitch that shows what you have to offer and why you are the best person for job. Include a call to action that specifies what happens next. For instance, ‘I will call you for possible of interview’. But if you include this, be sure to do it!
Martha: While the resume is an objective document, a cover letter is more subjective but still tailored to a specific job posting. Place the most important requirements near the beginning of cover letter to show clearly you can do the job.
Donna: If an ATS asks for a cover letter separately, then don’t attach to resume. Its content must be specific to the job. Don’t repeat information that is on resume.
Lori: If uploading to an ATS and there is no separate upload for a cover letter, you might be able to upload the resume first then followed by cover letter attached. Keep them separate if possible.
Myth Busted!

Myth: Fancy fonts help make a resume stand out
Getting past the ATS gatekeeper is difficult enough and fancy fonts can make it even harder for automated software to read your resume. Microsoft Word is best, while PDFs can be tricky for ATS to read. Leave the fancy resume for the interview.
Lori: The way it looks is not as important as content. You don’t need fancy if you’ve got great content.
Donna: To get your resume read more accurately by an ATS use san serif fonts ‘no feet’ such as Calibri or Arial.
Also avoid text boxes, tables, no images, don’t even include your photo!
Myth Busted!
Grain of truth: Print an alternate ‘fancier’ resume to present at interview.

Myth: I can create a resume on my own without help
Not so much anymore. Applicant Tracking Systems have gotten much better at scoring, approving and rejecting applicants depending on how well content matches a job posting. With hundreds of different ATS software screening your applications, you’ll want as much feedback as possible from professional resume writers. The best resume coaches go through professional training, evaluations, certifications and keep up with hiring trends at local and national Human Resource conferences. Based on their relationships with recruiters and hiring managers who are currently trying to fill positions, they keep current on the resume screening process and the foundations of a good resume.
Brenda: We all have different opinions however, if you get advice from too many voices, it may be hard to know who to listen to. It can be counterproductive to apply what every resume writing coach suggests so our advice would be to pick one professional’s help and go with that.
Donna: Time is money and a resume is a tool that gets an interview. It costs a few dollars but gets you started quickly.
Lori: There’s no one right way. There are many format variations, however whatever style it is, it must get you interviews.
Myth Busted!
Grain of truth: You can create your own resume but get professional help, it is worth every dollar.

You Against the ATS Machine
Identify keywords used in the job posting and verify the hard and soft skills required. Good resources to research what keywords are used generally by industry are:
• Onetonline.org
• Jobscan.co
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
Lori: It’s probably best to have multiple versions of your resume. Target and focus by using keywords found on the job description and place them higher on your documents. Show how your results were measured and how you made impact. Remember it’s not about you – it’s about how you will add value to a potential employer.
Donna: ATS vary in sophistication but they generally scan for keywords, parse and score documents for the hiring managers. No one has time to go through all the resumes. They are also stored so they might still review them for another opening. Be careful with formatting, using fancy fonts, headers, that can cause rejection. Keep it simple!
Chronological is most widely accepted format. Functional resumes may sometimes throw off the ATS if it is looking for sequence. It may be flagged as something missing and can appear as if you are trying to hide something.
ATS tracks everything you do, even the number of times you’ve applied to each job, so apply only to relevant positions!

Mature workforce tips:
How far back should you go? What about jobs held back in 1998?
Go back no more than 15 years, but you can use a section at the bottom of your resume to add other career highlights and measurable accomplishments. You may just note that you have 7+ years’ experience without dates.
Brenda: Don’t give hints that may tip them off about your age. Don’t give them reason to think you are expensive or have outdated skills. Age discrimination is real so don’t give them clues that you are older.
Lori: Imagine what a 24 year old hiring manager might be thinking: you could show them up, be after his job or be judgmental. Realize that they may feel intimidated by your experience. Veterans – don’t say you are retired (and reveal you are getting pension). Unconsciously they may think you could just coast through the job and really don’t need the work. Instead, say that you enjoyed a successful career in the military.
Other tips:
• Your email address may give you away. AOL can look outdated, but Gmail is better. Don’t use year of birth in your email address, it can be obvious if a number in your email address looks like a birth year!
• Remove date of college graduation.
• While it may help you feel good to list work done 20 years ago, keep the reader in mind and see if your experience appears relevant.

Employment gaps on resume?
Too long of a break in your career may give the impression your experience and skills might not be current. If you can, show you were productive and learning, where you have been getting an education or trying a new profession. Get guidance at Career Connectors, go to specific industry organizations, take classes, volunteer, be intentional on building your skills so you increase your qualifications. If you took time off to care for family, then just say so.

As one of Career Connectors more well attended events, it’s apparent that in this booming job market while you may be:
• Already working but looking for something better
• Looking for your first job out of the military
• Getting prepared for the next layoff
Resumes that follow expert guidelines will make it easy for employers to know who you are and what you can do for them while getting a job that is the best fit for you.

HIRING COMPANIES

Wells Fargo
Elaine Favasole
Comfortable with your money? Many people aren’t and Wells Fargo needs you to help make their customers feel financially confident. Elaine Favasole.
Some of Wells Fargo’s current openings: Account Resolution Specialist, Administrative Assistant, Lead Teller, Process Developer, Systems Support Analyst, Financial Crimes Spec, Info Security Engineer.

Arizona DES (Department of Economic Security)

Nancy Stanford
If you have a heart to help those in need and care about people, this a great place to land. This is the Human Services arm for the State of Arizona. They’re known for great benefits and they’re hiring veterans!

No ATS used here! But when you apply, please make it easy to read your resume because we have real people reading them!
DES current openings: Customer Service Representative, Payroll Services, Computer Technician, HR Project Manager, Senior Clinical Strategist, Senior Application Manager, Medical Assistant, Office Manager

US Census Bureau

Government shutdown or not, we’re still funded! Bill Pond of the Census Bureau says there is a great need of help to get an accurate count of who lives here in Arizona. Arizona is one of the faster growing states and an accurate count of our population will get more representation at the federal level which could mean more money for Arizona!
Current openings: Field Survey Technician, Field Representative, Supv. Partnership Specialist

RESOURCES

Grand Canyon University

Steven Long
There are 10,000 jobs at GCU so there could be something for you! Although this is the largest Christian accredited university there is high emphasis put on individual relationships.

While we value experience over degrees, certifications and education can get the ATS to score you over the 90% mark. Be a lifelong learner and apply for an MBA!

Filed Under: Event Recaps Tagged With: GCU, Resume advice, Wells Fargo, AZ Department of Economic Security, U.S. Census Bureau

4/25/16 – Winning the Job Fair Game

May 2, 2016 by Julia Churan

Written by Julia Churan

Jessica Pierce welcomed attendees with an introduction of the Vision and Core Values of Career Connectors and the agenda for the day.

Keynote

Andy Ridley, @AndyRidleyAZ
How to Work a Job Fair

Job fairs can be overwhelming events, like speed dating for jobseekers, but being prepared and having the right expectations will make you stand out as the right candidate for your next employer.

Andy shared his wit and personal insights from being on both sides of the career search to help candidates feel confident and “win” at the job fair game.

Why do candidates go to a job fair? You won’t get a job there! To learn about top companies, make connections and impress a future employer.

Why are employers at job fairs? Not to hire! They are there for the same reasons – to learn about the job pool, meet prospective employees and show what their company offers.

12 Strategy Tricks to Approach a Job Fair 

Your Goal

Figure out what kind of job you want, what kinds of things you like to do (take a DISC assessment) and where you see yourself working.

Be Proactive

  • Find out what employers are attending.
  • Create a “short list” of the booths you want to visit.  Find a map of the exhibitors, select 10 – 12 targets, so you can work from the back of the room to the front to get more quality facetime with companies.  Most people will crowd the front companies right away.
  • Do your homework and research your short list.
  • Make prep notes and custom resumes for your short list.
  • Go early!

Be Prepared 

  • Resumes – Have some resume copies in case recruiters allow you to leave one.  Have ones for your “short list” marked with sticky notes separating personalized ones that match various skills/traits/companies for differing job opportunities
  • A portfolio stocked with several business cards, a notepad, thank you cards and a couple pens
  • Answers for common questions in case you get an impromptu interview

Dress as a Professional

  • Nice shoes (closed toe) — No flipflops, unless you are applying to be a lifeguard 😉
  • Corporate level – suit
  • Construction/Labor – polo and clean jeans

Be Nimble

  • Carry only a zippered, letter-sized portfolio
  • Women – leave your purse at home or in the car trunk
  • One car key – you don’t want a bulging or jingling pocket
  • Leave your cell phone in the car.
  • Avoid the freebie giveaways – get yourself employed and buy your own!

Be Poised

  • Show confidence and professionalism – you are a mature adult.
  • Smile and make eye contact.
  • Don’t be the person pushing the baby stroller or dragging a buddy around.

Make a Strong First Connection

  • Briefly introduce yourself (Practice the 30 Second Elevator Speech) Talk about your successes. Tell why you are there. Tell them our name LAST. They remember the first and last thing you say.
  • Engage them with making a statement about the company (something you learned in your research).
    • Why you would like to work there.
    • Have the mindset of the people who work there.
    • How great their products are.
    • How you are a customer.
    • How committed to their products you are.
  • Offer them a copy of your resume. If they reject, offer your card. If they still reject return to introduce a friend and play up the company.

The Hand Shake

  • Make contact – up-down, up-down and out.
  • Connect with a web-to-web shake.
  • Meet their grip – Strong and firm.
  • No sweaty hands.
  • Shake again when you say goodbye.

Listen and Take Notes

Be a Good Listener – write down keywords and names before you get to the next table and get distracted.

Watch Your Time

Target where and who you want to talk to before you go into the fair so you can make the most of your time.

  • Limit your time to each booth but be there long enough to make an impression.
  • Listen to conversations ahead of you. Pay attention to the terminology and don’t re-ask questions.
  • Walk away from booths — if you know you will not be interested to work there or the line is too long.
  • Do not hang with your buddy!

Follow Up

  • Go home and connect on LinkedIn and Follow them on Twitter
  • Next day: Email the best prospects

Tricks

  • Get a Second Meeting  – Introduce other candidates to a booth that you feel may benefit from knowing the job seeker. If you had to walk away or they wouldn’t take your resume or card – return with someone to introduce. You reintroduce yourself. You appear helpful and eager to help the company and a buddy. Play up the value of the company to your friend.  Everyone wins!
  • Thank You Notes – Employers may not take a resume or even a business card, but “it would be rude to turn down a thank you card.” Return later and offer a handwritten card with another hand shake. (this is another chance to introduce yourself. ) Write something like: “NAME, It was a pleasure to meet you today, I look forward to hearing from you. I am very interested to discuss the JOB position that you have. Sincerely, John Doe, 555.555.5555, johndoe@gmail.com”.

Meeting just one new person at a career fair counts as a success!  Learning one new thing, you scored! Impressing one person or company, you win!

Andy Ridley serves as an enthusiastic trainer for Arizona@Work – Maricopa County, guiding seekers toward career solutions. He also coaches individuals and groups to reach goals through Becoming Ideal.

Hiring Companies

AZ Department of Economic Security (DES)

Sheri Banner, HR Recruiter, @ArizonaDES

Sherri reinforced the tips that Andy shared about a job fair from her 30 years of representing employers at events.

Although the State of Arizona currently operates under a hiring freeze, there are roles that are considered critical to the function of the State which are presently being filled such as case managers and clerical. She shared great tips on hiring for the State.

How do I get a career with the State? Tailor your resume to meet the KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities). Use the language on the description. Open the position announcements to review the skill sets.  Resumes should be very detailed. Hiring managers make the decision on who to interview. Generally 3-5 candidates get seen but they only have to meet 2.

An easier way to get into the State. If you have a Bachelors or above, you can come in as a case manager. Once you are in, you are in, then you can move around. There is no requirement about how long you must stay in a position.

They offer bi-lingual stipends and tuition assistance.

Hotfoot Recruiters

Roy Palomo, Owner and Recruiting Director, @HFRJobNetwork

Roy shared his excitement with creating a perfect fit for clients and candidates in the world of hiring.  Hotfoot offers services from entry to C-level staffing. They began with a focus of manufacturing and production but have grown to supporting everything from aerospace/defense, construction management, engineering, marketing/sales, insurance and finance industries.  They specialize in “Perfect Fit” staffing with an award-winning team of recruiters.  They prepare applicants for interviews, do the homework with the clients and candidates to make sure there will be a long-term win for everyone.

HotFoot supports both direct hire and contract-to-hire positions and encourages individuals to get into their database of candidates.  Contact them at 480-633-3392. Email a resume to request@hotfootrecruiters.com.

Charles Schwab

Shannon Grimes, Talent Attraction Manager, @SchwabJobs

Charles Schwab is one of the valued sponsors of this event and Shannon expressed their vision of bringing Wall St. to Main St. by allowing individuals to invest in changing their future.

They focus their services in the areas of Investor Services (B2C), Institutional Services (B2B) and Advisors with over 100 open opportunities between their two Phoenix offices.  They include Relationship Specialists, Estate Service Professionals, as well as extensive Broker Training Program.

Their corporate culture includes giving back to the community through organizations like Junior Achievement and area Food Banks.  They offer employees assessment tools to teach staff to work together most effectively and become more self-aware.  Their staff has long tenure and their benefits allow employees become financially fit and have an excellent work-life balance.

To apply: tiny.cc/careerconnectors

Nationstar Mortgage

Nationstar was unable to attend.  If you are interested in learning about Nationstar Mortgage, please contact Jared Evans at 480-682-0285.

Resources

New Horizons

Zack Hiscock, VP of Training,  @NHPhoenix

New Horizons – Phoenix is one of over 300 locations worldwide that offers professional training and development services to professionals.  They are the world’s largest independent certification training organization and work with AZ@Work (WIOA) grants, GI Bill and many other government assistance programs to help professionals enhance their skills and improve their employability.   They offer traditional instructor led classes (6-15 students); online LIVE Learning; and online ANYTIME (great if you need flexibility). They also have job placement assistance for their clients.

Zack offered a free full-day MS Office class to Career Connectors’ seekers.  Their new location is now available near Sky Harbor. Call 480-736-9300 for a free consultation.

Closing

Jessica Pierce thanked everyone for their participation in the event, the generosity of Central Christian Church in Gilbert, the volunteers and the sponsors for making these events possible. She encouraged everyone to visit all of today’s supporters and take advantage of many of the Career Connectors’ benefits like the DISC Behavior Assessment Program, have your resume and LinkedIn profile reviewed by experts, take the time to get a professional portrait and network with other attendees to transition that next phase of your career journey.

The next Career Connectors event will be in North Phoenix on Wednesday, May 4 – Get Hired by the BEST: Advancing Your Career with a BEST Company.  For additional information on this and future events, please visit our event schedule.

Filed Under: Event Recaps Tagged With: Andy Ridley, AZ Department of Economic Security, New Horizons of Phoenix, Charles Schwab, Job Fair, Job Search

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I took advantage of Career Connectors when I found myself unexpectedly out of work and back in AZ.  The ease in using their website to locate meetings and identify subject matter at their weekly meetings kept me informed and engaged.  Their meetings are interesting and provide relevant and useful information toward getting into the right job.  They say that a network event is what you make of it … with Career Connectors they create the events and provide the resources you need to land your next … Read more
Jennifer V.
I just wanted to reach out to you and say Thank you to you, Career Connectors and the whole Team! So let me explain why, while I’ve known of Career Connectors for many years, I never thought that I would need employment services or guidance before. On September 19th 2019 I found myself being let go from my job. I later the next day saw the Career Connectors event at Central Christian Church Gilbert Campus coming up on Facebook and signed up for it. While attending my first Career Connectors even… Read more
Brian P.
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