How does your CV or Resume stack up?

April 6th, 2016 by Staff

7 Steps to Writing an Interview Winning CV….Your CV is your number one marketing tool when it comes to landing job interviews, so you need to ensure that it stands out from the crowd and catches the eye of the employers you are most interested in.  The key to creating a top notch CV is knowing exactly how to…..read more at theundercoverrecruiter.com/write-an-interview-winning-cv/


9 Killer Questions Candidates Ought to Ask the Interviewer

March 9th, 2016 by Staff

You’ve made it to the interview and you’ve prepared for all the questions they are supposedly going to ask you. You go in confident, chest up, and smiling for what feels like forever. They start asking you questions about your background and life stories to illustrate your unique character. You dabble in to your past work experiences, and personal events that define your leadership skills and qualities that make you a perfect fit for the position. The interview is almost over and then they ask you the last question that you forgot about – Do you have any questions for me?

This is your window of opportunity that you really do not want to miss. Participating in the interview is one factor, but what distinguishes candidates from the others is when they actively participate with the interviewee by asking them questions. Not only does this demonstrate your sincere interest in the position, it also illustrates that you’ve done your homework on the company and the position offered.

Regardless if you are more of an extrovert or introvert, there are a variety of questions you can ask in your next interview. Before jotting all of these down, make sure you are comfortable asking the questions you have chosen otherwise your successful interview could quickly turn to an awkward one. Ending your interview as confident as you were in the beginning is an essential element to a successful interview and they will remember your self-assurance when discussing who they want to hire.

9 questions to ask the interviewer:

  1. How would you describe the general culture of the company and the workplace?
  2. Why did you choose this company?
  3. Will there be any form of training provided?
  4. What are some of the biggest challenges/successes facing the department currently?
  5. What process will be used to evaluate my employee performance?
  6. Who will be my direct supervisor?
  7. Are there many opportunities for professional development within the company?
  8. What is the usual time frame for making the hiring decision?
  9. May I contact you if any further questions arise?

Many candidates take the wrong path and ask inappropriate questions in their first interview. As tempting as benefits and salary information is to know up front, that should only be discussed after you have been offered the position. Plus, you will be in a better position to negotiate anyways. Not jumping ahead is important because you should be focused on having a great and memorable first interview to be called in for a second.

The interview process can be your best introduction to the company and by developing an intrapersonal connection with the interviewee by simply reciprocating in the dialogue; you can stand out among the rest of the candidates. The more comfortable you are, the more comfortable they are and will appreciate the gesture in reciprocating the dialogue. Remember, this is your opportunity to obtain further information regarding the position and the company that you could not get while researching online, so take advantage of this opportunity and make sure it is the right position for you.

Get more information and tips at http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/9-killer-questions-candidates-ought-ask-interviewer/


Chemical Engineer Job Search Tips

March 4th, 2016 by Staff

Chemical engineer job searches, like most engineering jobs are plagued with many irrelevant search results. Chemical engineering is a complex professional field. Your job search should be for skills, not just generic job titles. In chemical engineering, which is a particularly diverse field, the job title of itself is almost unworkable as a search term. You may find yourself searching everything but what you’re looking for.

Searching for Chemical Engineering Jobs Online

These very highly technical jobs can include things nobody but chemical engineers could understand, and there, fortunately, is the way out of the search problem. If you’re a polymer specialist, or have some other particular area of expertise, the job descriptions and essential criteria will do the searching for you. These terms don’t occur in other jobs except occasional academic jobs, and you may be interested in those, too.

Any unique search terms which relate directly to your preferred job options will do, as long as it’s job related. “Polymer”, for example, is a little too common, but “polymerization” isn’t. You could include characteristics of your work, or particular areas of interest.

Get more helpful information at http://www.cvtips.com/job-search/chemical-engineer-job-search-tips.html


Getting ready for the big interview? Do you know the answers?

February 25th, 2016 by Staff

50 Most Common Interview Questions

When it comes to the interview process, research and preparation for the interview can often times determine your chances of making it to the next step. One of the best ways to get ready for a job interview is to practice your responses to any and all interview questions – even the downright weird.

To help you get started, Glassdoor sifted through tens of thousands of interview reviews to find out some of the most common interview questions candidates get asked during recent interviews. So, if you have a job interview lined up, practice in front of a mirror or ask a friend or family member to listen to your answers to the following questions so you’ll be ready to put your best foot forward.

Most Common Interview Questions

  1. What are your strengths?
  2. What are your weaknesses?
  3. Why are you interested in working for [insert company name here]?
  4. Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years?
  5. Why do you want to leave your current company?
  6. Why was there a gap in your employment between [insert date] and [insert date]?
  7. What can you offer us that someone else can not?
  8. What are three things your former manager would like you to improve on?
  9. Are you willing to relocate?
  10. Are you willing to travel?

Read more at  https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/common-interview-questions/


Happy Holidays!

December 21st, 2015 by Staff
Wishing you peace and joy during the holiday season and throughout the New Year!

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How to Construct a LinkedIn Profile That Sells

December 7th, 2015 by Staff
Your entire social media presence impacts your ability to attract both clients as well as candidates, says Barb Bruno. Your LinkedIn profile should not just regurgitate your resume; it should be a mini sales letter showing why clients should use you vs. your competition. She explains in detail how to rework your LinkedIn profile to make it a powerful sales tool for you.

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Hiring NOW! Are you an outstanding Electrical Engineer?

September 23rd, 2015 by Staff

We’re looking for you! We need experienced instrumentation, process control and electrical reliability standouts for our world leading clients .   Great companies, great opportunities!   Don’t wait…contact us today or visit us online at www.gmarecruiters.com and step up your career ladder.


Top 10 Reasons to Call a Professional Recruiter

August 27th, 2015 by Staff

By Dave Nerz

I am a pretty independent and resourceful person. I like a good challenge. I am willing to try almost anything once. Maybe you are the same?

So when something breaks in my house, I will give it go and try to fix it myself. The air conditioner went out last week and I gave it a try. Flipping breakers, replacing filters, oiling fans, etc. No success. The feedback was pretty immediate, no cold air meant sleeping in a house that was near 85 degrees Fahrenheit, so fairly hot and uncomfortable for Michigan. Time to call a professional. Next day, the HVAC professional got us back on the path to cool air and comfortable sleeping.

When tax time comes around, I could do it myself for home, but the business is too important to mess with the do-it-yourself models. We are in business for reasons other than doing the taxes…that is something a professional needs to do. If I get a letter that requires legal review and attention, a professional is called in to help. Professionals serve a purpose and frequently do things better, more effectively and with less negative consequence than going it alone.

So what does this have to do with recruitment? These are tough times to find and attract qualified talent. So why are so many using employers using homegrown, do-it-yourself, and internal methods? Maybe independent recruiters need to better explain the value they deliver. Or perhaps being a professional recruiter is so easy anyone can do it?

Here are some reasons I think using a professional recruiter makes more sense than homegrown methods of recruiting.:

Top 10 Reasons to Call a Professional Recruiter

10. Hiring a recruiter keeps you focused on your core business.

9. Recruiters know employment law. One false move on your own could cost you way more than what you might save on a fee.

8. Recruiters can engage candidates that you cannot. For example, the best talent at a competitive business.

7. Your time is worth money. Your time and your staff time is not free.

6. Missing opportunities to get the right candidate can be very costly.

5. Recruiters will make you define the job requirements in a clear and accurate way. This gives you a higher likelihood of retaining top talent. People leave because the job was not what they were told it was.

4. Recruiters will find talent for you for years into the future once you have them on your radar. They may locate a talented candidate that is a super fit in your organization two years after a targeted search is completed.

3. Recruiters will help reduce the time to hire. Open positions are costing you money. Filling openings quicker saves you money.

2. Recruiters can negotiate salary, benefits and details less emotionally and with greater likelihood of success than you can directly.

And the number one reason you should hire a professional recruiter is:

1. A recruiter can make you money – if a professional recruiter finds even one significant candidate you might have missed on your own, or better yet, brings you a talented candidate long after a specific search is done, that candidate can drive thousands of dollars of profit to your bottom line over a 10-, 20- or 30-year career.

When it comes to attracting and retaining key talent, can you afford the homegrown, in-house method versus the use of a professional recruiter?

Read the original article:  http://npaworldwide.com/blog/2015/08/18/top-10-reasons-to-call-a-professional-recruiter/


How to Get Great Job References

August 19th, 2015 by Staff

You’re this close to landing a new gig, and your potential boss has asked for references. You jot down a few names, assuming it’s a formality. Mistake. Those references can make or break you: Approximately two out of three employers said they have changed their mind about a candidate after speaking with a reference, according to a 2012 survey by the job-search site CareerBuilder.com. Next time, remember these guidelines.

Don’t Blindside Your References by Listing Their Names Without Telling Them

Be sure to tell anyone you might list as a reference what job you’re applying for in advance, says Mary Ellen Slayter, a career expert at the job-search site Monster.com. Then make sure she wants to vouch for you. Ask, “Do you feel you can provide a strong reference for me in that role?” You want to make sure your reference is willing to say good things about you and can visualize you in this specific job. If she is unenthusiastic or voices concern about whether you’re right for the position, go to someone else.

Do Coach Your References

People are busy, so don’t assume they can recall that killer sales presentation that you did three years ago or that time you brought in two new clients in a week. Offer to help prep your reference by e-mailing details of your recent career achievements. “Make it easy by mentioning a few key skills and projects,” says Jaime Klein, the president of Inspire Human Resources, a consulting firm in New York City. The better you prepare your references, she says, the more willing they will be to help.

Don’t Assume the Employer Will Limit Its Check to the Names You Provided

Companies can call anyone you’ve ever worked with to ask about you. You have no control over what these people say, but that’s all the more reason to make sure that your own references sing your praises, says Abby Kohut, a career consultant who runs {{AbsolutelyAbby.com, a career-advice site. When choosing your references, think executives and direct supervisors, not cubicle mates. But don’t list bigwigs so high up the ladder that they barely remember you. You don’t want a potential boss to think that you’re forgettable

 

Read the entire article here:  http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/job-career/job-references


What are you waiting for? Push the EASY button.

July 29th, 2015 by Staff

The chemical industry is HOT!  If you have thought about a new position lately, now is the time to look.   We have great companies in need of qualified chemical engineers, electrical and maintenance engineers and a variety of related positions in the chemical and food processing industries.  Great opportunities are available from coast to coast.     Easy online application system or connect with us today and get started on your new career.  Genie Matthews & Associates brings decades of experience and a worldwide network of affiliated sources to your next job search.