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.

Questions??