Lindsay Group Inc. Lindsay Group Inc. National Employment Solutions

Lindsay Group Inc.Lindsay Group Inc. Who we are and what we do◦ Small, minority/woman-owned business◦ Provide customized and tailored staffing solutions◦ Build solid relationships with our customers on an

individual basis◦ Offer 20 + years industry experience◦ Strategically Partner with companies to provide

consultative services in the areas of Employment Hiring trends Training Outsourcing

OverviewOverview Job Fair debrief Q & A from attendees How to address common interview

questions

Tell me a little bit about yourselfTell me a little bit about yourself Give your 5 minute or 30 second elevator pitch

Key accomplishments Strengths demonstrated by these accomplishments How these strengths relate to the job you are applying

for

The Goal: To convey why you are the perfect hire or candidate for the position

**Don’t talk about personal information i.e. family, how many children you have etc.

Why did you leave your last job?Why did you leave your last job? Remember to be honest and keep details professional

LAID OFF- Common in today’s market and will not omit you from consideration

FIRED- Never speak poorly of previous employer, reference checks likely to be performed

DOWNSIZED- Short explanation on account and information such as you being in the 3d round of those let go

**Be Honest!

What are your 3 greatest strengths?What are your 3 greatest strengths? Elaborate on your skills and how they can bring value

to the company

Ability to learn quicklyWork well with minimal directionWhat you bring to the tableReliabilityTeam player Skill Set Employment Experience

What are your weaknesses?What are your weaknesses? Don’t make yourself look bad

Offer positive weaknesses o Overachievero I tend to be a perfectionisto Sometimes pay too much

attention to detail

**Stay Relevant- Don’t say something like “I have a tendency to overfeed by dog”.

Why is your tenure short in places?Why is your tenure short in places?

Offer a brief explanation

Downsized

Consulting/contracting gigs

Company ran out of funding

Please explain the large gap in your Please explain the large gap in your resume?resume?

“Looking for a job for 3 years” is not an appropriate answer

You took the time to further your education If family was the reason, explain that you are

re-entering the workforceAcademic enhancementCertifications

**You need to be flexible in the salary offered

What do you feel qualifies you?What do you feel qualifies you? Take previous work experience and draw parallels to

the job you are being interviewed for

Skills

Work environment/culture

Small/large company

What would former managers or What would former managers or supervisors say about you?supervisors say about you?

No sugar coating-BE HONEST

Would they say you were an asset?That you brought solutions to the table?That you were a star employee?

**Elaborate if you feel the reference would be important

What do you bring to the table that What do you bring to the table that others do not?others do not?

What is it that YOU possess from experience/ knowledge that makes YOU the strongest candidate?

Where do you see yourself in 5-10 Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?years?

Be careful answering- Don’t appear to want interviewer's job

You may be asked aspirations for the future

I hope to have grown with the company Leveraged my skill set Benefitted the company through my

experience

Why are you leaving one field for Why are you leaving one field for another?another?

Parting from accounting to pursue the legal field?

Not my true passionNo longer provides challenge

**Realize that you may be offered a junior level opportunity starting out

Any prohibitions from working long Any prohibitions from working long or extra hours?or extra hours?

Hiring Managers want FLEXIBLE people

Surprises down the road will not be appreciated by the employer

Be realisticBe honest

Do you have any questions for me?Do you have any questions for me? Always research your potential employer

Have a series of questions prepared

No questions may give the impression that you were not thoroughly prepared

Lindsay Group Inc. Lindsay Group Inc. National Employment Solutions