Interviewing PRESENTED BY ALI BREWER & LINDSEY TROPP WITH CREATIVE FINANCIAL STAFFING
Dec 23, 2015
InterviewingPRESENTED BY ALI BREWER & LINDSEY TROPP WITH CREATIVE FINANCIAL STAFFING
Overview
Job Hunting vs. Dating
Job Search
Interview Preparation
During the Interview
After the Interview
Creative Financial Staffing
Questions?
Job Hunting vs. Dating
Never put down an ex (employer)
Look your best
Be yourself
Network
Be sincere
Don’t be shy
You need chemistry
It’s not all about looks
You have to make them want more
You can’t rush into it
Job Search
Decide what you want
Application process
Research local companies
Network/Volunteer
Google yourself
Interview Preparation
Choose the perfect outfit
Make copies of your resume/references
Contact your references
Prepare a list of at least 5 questions (write them down)
Create a list of accomplishments
Research the company
Practice answering typical interview questions
PRACTICE!
During the Interview
Phone Interview Stand up and walk around
Smile when you speak
Have a copy of your resume/references in front of you
Turn off distractions
Thank the interviewer, express interest and ask what the next step is… (Your goal is to get a face to face interview)
During the Interview
Face to Face Interview Arrive early
Bring a copy of your resume/references
Make eye contact
Smile and have a positive attitude
Don’t ask about money/benefits
Ask the interviewer about their background
NEVER say anything negative about a previous employer
During the Interview
Face to Face Interview Be conscious of body language
Make sure to ask your list of questions
Express interest and ask what the next step is….
After the Interview
Send a thank you note
Follow Up Etiquette
Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is the world’s largest privately owned accounting and financial placement firm.
Understanding & delivering: We understand the requirements of our clients and we have the resources to provide these clients with exceptional talent.
Highly qualified professionals at every level: We ensure the quality of our recruits by subjecting them to some of the most rigorous screening in the industry. As a result, major employers (Fortune 500 companies, privately-owned companies, and small businesses) increasingly rely on CFS to staff crucial positions ranging from CFOs to accounting clerks.
Personal attention: Time and time again our clients commend us on our individual focus and service. Client and recruit satisfaction is the most important part of our business, and we work hard to ensure that each placement we do is the absolute best.