1. Identifying Top Talent Lynn Richardson, SPHR

2. Identifying Top Talent Ideal vs. Acceptable Candidate ● Has basic knowledge/skills/experience required ● Work interest match job responsibly ● Suitable to work environment ● Meets Hiring Criteria ● Good Match to company culture

3. Identifying Top Talent Hiring Criteria ● Currently employed ● Advancement ● History of success ● Minimum requirements ● Earnings increase Must meet 4 of the criteria

4. Identifying Top Talent Behavioral Interviewing ● P.P.P.F.P. ● Focuses on actual experiences ● More reliable that references ● Identifies match to company culture

5. Identifying Top Talent Behavioral Interviewing Tell me about your past experience with negotiating good pricing while insuring you were getting top quality products and services from vendors. ● What were some of the challenges you faced? ● How did you overcome those challenges? Did the candidate’s answers indicate a level of negotiation skill suitable for this position? Was the candidate’s style of negotiation consistent with your company’s culture?

6. Job Search/Interviewing Christine Kronkow, CSP

7. Job Search/Interviewing Skills Resume writing When and where to search How to search Interview preparation Interview protocols

8. Resume writing Read the job description Watch your personal info/format Include: Objective, education, employment (skills and accomplishments) & references Keywords Keep it brief (1-2 pages)

9. When and where to search Network (online and peer groups) Job boards Paper/print Target Companies Advertise: Friends, family, church, sports, groups & associations

10. How to search Have your resume with you/posted Key words (location, title, key functions, experience) Auto response Follow instructions Get to the hiring authority

11. Interview Preparation Research company Know how to get there Know what to wear Know your history Role play interview questions (behavioral) Prepare questions Know why you are there (skills, accomplishments and desire)

12. Interviewing Protocols Be on time Bring copies of resume and portfolio Let the interviewer lead Listen carefully to the questions Watch your body language Answer honestly/sincere Thank you note

13. Christine Kronkow kronkc@sosstaffing.com Lynn Richardson richarl@sosstaffing.com