hr associates connect fall 2014
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Sit Up! Stop Fidgeting!
August 18, 2014... Understanding the
importance of Body Language in a job
interview can determine whether you
make it past a firm handshake & the first
30 seconds. Most of us can remember
one, if not both, of our parents firmly
whispering, “Sit Up! Stop Fidgeting!”
during Sunday morning service when we were kids. Unbeknownst to
Mom and Dad, they were training us for the very job interview which
would set their little clones loose on society.
Body Language is something we rarely think about but use every day; so
sit tall and try not to break eye contact during your interview. You have
entered a No Sway Zone, so find your childhood’s “Keep Still” longitude
and stay there. While crossing your arms or putting your hands in your
pockets can indicate things like being physically cold, in a job interview
you may come across as being defensive, and uninterested in the
conversation. You should also avoid touching your face or hair because
this signals nervousness and a lack of confidence. Women often twirl
their hair to relax, flirt, or because they are preoccupied with something,
which sends the wrong message to a prospective employer. Many
candidates will use hand gesturing when making a point; this is alright, but
avoid any chopping or pointing which will disrupt the space between you
and the interviewer and seem overly aggressive. Men will often use
exaggerated hand gestures when explaining a talking point which I am
most definitely guilty of.
If you want to improve your chances of success, practice entering and
leaving a make-shift interview room. Have a friend or family member help
you prepare for your interview. It is always better to have another person’s
prospective on your Body Language. Always remember, the interview
starts in the parking lot, you never know who is looking out the window
and sizing you up.
HR Associates Newsletter Fall 2014
In This Issue
* Sit Up! Stop Fidgeting!
* Our Peeps
* Office Peeps
* Burger Perfection
* The Interview Pregame
* Around The Water Cooler
~December Blue
~ Cherubini: Firenze to Kissimmee
* From The President’s Desk
Testimonial
“HR Associates does a great
job placing new employees in
our facility as they weed out
the job jumpers better than
any agency I have dealt with.
The staff is professional and
always follows up. I would
recommend them to any
business looking for help.”
Allen Francis
Production Paint Finishers, Inc.
July 18, 2014
(Source: Manta Business Page)
Burger Perfection
The perfect burger eludes even
the most experienced Grill
Master. Try these pointers:
Choose the right meat, fat
tastes good & 80/20 is
cheaper
A Tennis Ball sized portion
of ground beef gently
shaped and flattened
Secret to skinny burgers,
simply use your thumb to
create an indentation in the
middle of the patty
Add Kosher salt, fresh
ground pepper, & Garlic
Powder.. Opt. Cayenne
would kick it up a notch
Use High Heat & Cook
Fast with the lid open
Be gentle with the meat &
don’t squish please
Flip only once, the heat
pushes the juices away
from the heat source
5-6 minutes until juices
sweat, then over for
3-4 more.. The USDA
recommends 160 degrees
Let stand for 5 minutes
while you toast a few
French buns from your
grocer’s bakery.
Skinny Burger Secret
Our Peeps:
Office Peeps
While at work, we have all had colleagues, associates, & co-workers who have
touched our lives but it’s our Office Peeps who are most memorable. As we travel
through our careers, we meet all sorts of unique individuals that will leave their mark
on you forever. Take notice and let them know you appreciate them.
As HR Associates is hitting its stride, we have seen several of our Peeps move on
and up in their careers. We like to think the indomitable HR Associates as being a
spring board in their quest for the American Dream. We know they miss being here
because we miss them.
Always have a camera handy for those impromptu extraordinary days at your place
of business. You never know when the day will come that one of your Peeps will
decide on a new career which will take them out of your daily life. We all say we will
stay in touch, but only by chance do we meet them face to face again to have a real
conversation. Facebook is awesome but it’s just not the same as direct Facetime
communication with your Peeps. Tomorrow is just around the corner and you will
want to open up that Office Pics folder on your desktop and visit with them. You
may even get a little chuckle out of your visit.
Visit us online: www.hr-ps.com
September 3, 2014..Once you have an employer’s attention with your résumé, it is
time to sell yourself in The Interview. Your (single page) résumé has had it’s 30
seconds of fame and you now have 2 minutes to make a good impression. With the
pressure on, you allow all that you have learned about communication with others
to come into play and you get the job. Wait, it’s never that easy.
Let’s back up to your Interview Pregame first. Do your homework, get to know
everything, online and off, about your prospective employer. Look for the
company’s past achievements, accolades, and landmark days that have occurred.
Give yourself ammunition for starting a conversation during the interview process
which will boost your confidence. I much prefer leaving nothing to chance.
Never, ever depend on Google Maps or MapQuest to route & time your drive to The Interview. You will inevitably
show up late and at that point you may as well go home. Being on-time means knowing where you are going before
hand. If you have never been to the location before, visit the site a day early. I much prefer leaving nothing to chance.
Never, ever look like you just rolled out of bed when you get to The Interview, good hygiene should be an
Every-Day-of-Your-Life habit. Regardless of the job you are interviewing for, you should dress as if the interview is for
the CEO’s position. Your Sunday Best is always appropriate because dressing well will give you an edge over most
candidates. I much prefer leaving nothing to chance.
You have arrived on time to The Interview and are ZZ Top’s Sharp Dressed Man (or Woman); now you have just two
minutes to make a first impression. Always offer up your best smile, which should be in-part attributed to your use of
Crest and Scope before you left home. Follow that smile with a great (firm) handshake and a “Hi, nice to meet you”.
Gentlemen, that handshake shouldn’t leave them with thoughts of the emergency Room and X-rays for broken bones.
And Ladies, leave the tea-party wimpy handshakes at home too. If nervous and you have the dreaded Sweaty Palms ,
please wash your hands or just wipe them on your pants. A sweaty palm displays nervousness and a lack of
confidence. Bottom line, your handshake should be quick, firm and forgettable. I much prefer to leave nothing to
chance.
During The Interview you need to do a little evaluating of your own. Try to gauge the mood of the recruiter, are they
coming across in a fun and relaxed posture or do they just mean business? Every recruiter has different objectives to
achieve, one may be getting you comfortable to see if you will say too much; try not to volunteer unnecessary
information. Any negative comments are a no-no and never, ever bad mouth your old employer. You can have fun but
an interview is a formal occasion. I much prefer to leave nothing to chance.
The interview process can be intimidating but if you show up prepared & informed, you will be amazed at the
confidence you will demonstrate. Confidence will give you an edge over the majority of candidates and increase your
odds of scoring a goal.
The Interview Pregame
Factoid: HR Associates’ website, www.hr-ps.com, has 378 pages indexed by Google.
(source: Northcutt.com)
Around The Water Cooler
December Blue
September 15, 2014… Moderate blue will be the wall color for the new
arrival, Dominic Michael Horner. Michelle is 29 weeks along with Dominic
who is set to be delivered via the “adebar” Stork on or about December
1st.
The Horners have bee busy putting the finishing touches on Dom’s
bedroom. (Sorry MJ… that is gonna be what his friends will call him)
Besides a fresh coat of paint, they have added a crib which has a
changing table built in and can be converted to a full size bed later. You
could say MJ is getting a real kick out the experience.
Cherubini: Firenze to Kissimmee
The diverse Cherubini family includes an 18th Century Florentine
composer, a contemporary Florentine food blogger, and a Piqua recruiter.
HR’s newest recruiter, Tawny Cherubini, may not be able to propose
mouth watering receipts like simonaskitchen.com but she can assist you
in your career search. Tawny can help you land “Thē Job”.
Tawny, a Gator turned Buckeye and a graduate of Troy High School,
brings 6 years of “People Service” to her job. From Daycare toddlers to
Alzheimer patients, Tawny knows patience and customer service.
As distractions go, Tawny Cherubini likes to craft, hunt ,fish and going
on a good hike. Tawny is a big fan of country singer, Thomas Rhett, along
with his other 870K Facebook fans. Tawny, and best friend Paul, recently
saw a Rascal Flatts / Sheryl Crowe show at Riverbend in Cincy.
From The President’s Desk
September 18, 2014… HR Associates has seen a sizable increase in client workforce needs & orders. The company
has taken on two new large clients which has been keeping everyone very busy filling orders. Heather stated that
employee wages seem to be on the uptick because of the current competitive market and low unemployment rates,
currently at 5.1% in Miami & 4.9% in Shelby Counties.
In August, Heather attended Ultra Staff Software’s client meeting in Chicago. HR Associate’s President is
contemplating taking the database to the Cloud. The Ultra Staff Cloud would eliminate the risks associated with
having your staffing software and data on an in-house server which requires daily backups.
On The Home Front
Heather’s Wright State Sophomore has decided on Mechanical Engineering, she hopes. He is also attending Apex
Community Church in Kettering and enjoys the contemporary atmosphere.
HAT’s Senior and Freshman are currently playing Fall Baseball in the Frosty Brown Hitting League in Troy. This is
the first time the boys have been able to play on the same team.
Recently, Heather geared up and joined 8 family and friends for a few rounds of Paint Ball as they all were
celebrating her son’s15th birthday. Forty-five hundred paint balls later, it was time for a few of Marion’s pizzas.
Contact us today for more
information about our
services.
HR Associates
314 N. Wayne St.
Piqua, Ohio
45356
Office: (937) 778-8563
Fax: (937) 778-8569
Email: [email protected]
Visit us on the web @
www.hr-ps.com