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Randstad TechnologiesTechnical Resumes and Interviews
Introductions
• Jim Herbert – Managing Director, Downers Grove
• Chuck Wiggins – Recruiting Team Lead
• Tom Beckmann – Account Manager
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What does the market look like?
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Supply vs. Demand
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Java Developers Project Managers
Sample Resumes
Business Analyst Candidate #1
Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence
Business Analyst Candidate #2 (Agile)
**A technical assessment specific to the job requirements may be necessary to complete. These can be taken online and in certain cases are conducted on-site at the client’s location.
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Interview Prep
Phone Screens•Research the Company•Organize your thoughts•Do a sound check•Find your location•Organize your papers•Gather writing tools
In Person•Research the Company•Know every bullet point on your resume•Bring an extra resume with you but don’t present it unless they ask•Wear a suit (pantsuits are acceptable for women)•Bring a notepad•Turn off your phone!
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Interview Do’s and Don’ts
DO:•Make a firm handshake (stand up and shake the hand of every person who enters the room)•Good posture•Good eye contact (don’t stare the interviewer down)•Be able to explain why you are interested in their company & position•Be able to explain what you’re looking for (tailor it to the job description)•Send Thank You letter
DON’T:•Interrupt•Blurt out the first thing that comes to mind (formulate your thoughts)•Speak negatively about a past company/manager•Discuss rate*
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Situational Interview Questions (Examples)
"Tell me about a time where you had a confrontation with a boss or co-worker"
"Tell me about a time where you were working under a serious time deadline"
"Tell me about a time where you were asked to do something that you didn't know how to do"
"Tell me about a recent independent project where you had to handle it on your own."
"Tell me about something you had to work on recently that you found difficult"
"Tell me about recent event that you planned"(work/social)
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STAR Approach
S: Situation – Describe a specific situation that applies to the question – do not generalize.
T: Task – Describe the task at hand, again, do not generalize – be specific.
A: Action – Describe the actions you took to resolve the situation and/or complete the task.
R: Result – Describe the final result of the situation – and MAKE SURE it is a POSITIVE result!
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proprietary candidate database 1.7 million IT professionals
Randstad Technologies
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30 years
providing IT services
60+locations
6delivery centers
North America’slargest technology talent
& services providers
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OF
11,000+placements in 2013
Randstad’s Global IT Footprint
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Our Clients in Illinois and Wisconsin
203 CLIENTS
DBC- Visas/Immigration
1) will apply for H1 and Randstad will pay for cost associated with H1
2) offer full benefits (vacation, holiday, sick leave, short term and long term disability)
3) will start green card processing after receiving your H1
4) have excellent reputation with USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services)
5) Working for one of the largest staffing companies in the world. Which means no hassle at the border
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client challengeThe company needed a solution services partner to provide Business & Project Analysts, Project Managers and Developers with varying levels of skill to help support their initiatives.They needed fresh, bright and motivated talent to meet variable resource demands on IT projects.They wanted a trusted partner to take ownership of the resource selection and onboarding based on needs of their business.With goals to continue as a market savvy, competitive and innovative leader, the company needed a more balanced workforce to include a higher volume of millennials.solutionRandstad Technologies provided an Emerging Talent Program focused on delivering highly motivated recent college grads and prior military.We took ownership of resource strategy, selection and onboarding; and provided ongoing governance and continual service improvement recommendations.We provided proactive oversight from a Randstad Delivery Director to ensure delivery excellence; including regular team meetings to collaborate on performance outcomes and identify opportunities for continual service improvement.
company overviewGlobal provider of beverages manufactured and distributed in over 200 countries.
benefits Minimized client interview time and provided qualified resources resulting in higher placement rateImproved productivity by providing higher quality talent & performance metricsReduced voluntary attrition through continuous mentoring, coaching and trainingSupported ongoing process improvements across the organizationClient favors program results, therefore, increased business and a centralized approach is under way
Case Study: Emerging Talent ProgramGlobal Beverage Company
Key Benefits for Talent