Thank you for Inviting

to Lisha Kill Middle School’s Career Day

Who are we?What do we do?Why are we here today?

Goals for today

Your AccuStaff Team

Heather Rafferty,Owner

Carrie Smith,Senior Staffing Specialist

Tom Schin,Client Relations Executive

Website: www.accustaffny.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/accustaff

Who is AccuStaff?

• AccuStaff is a locally-owned franchise affiliate of Randstad, the #2 global staffing organization.

• Since 1979, AccuStaff has been providing staffing services to companies throughout the Capital District. Industries we serve include scientific, pharmaceutical, accounting, distribution/logistics, research, government, publishing, web/internet services and more!

What do we do?

We help businesses find great employees to help with their business needs.

Jobs we’ve filled•Administrative Assistants•Customer Service•Order Selectors•Toothpaste makers•Web Site Designers•Engineers•Silicone Tube Printers•Mechanical Assemblers•Editorial Staff

First Stage - Interviews

What we look for:• Timeliness• Professionally Dressed• Attitude• Communication skills

(reading, writing, speaking)

• Confidence• Interest• Eye contact

Our Interview

Carrie• Applying for a Customer

Service Job requiring these skills:– Speak professionally to

customers on the phone– Work with others in a team

environment– Adhere to a strict schedule– Keep calm under pressure– Able to explain things clearly

• How did she do?

• Communication Skills• Timeliness• Attitude• Calm under pressure

No – no’s

Applies to work, interview, and/or applying for a job:• Using your cell phone• Hoodies, hats, sloppy looking

clothes• Leggings / sweat pants• Uggs, flip flops, sandals• Jerseys or athletic clothes

• Chewing food or gum• Bringing a beverage or any item

with you (except a notebook or purse)

• Arrogance (I can do ANYTHING)• TMI• Like, Um, Yeah, ya know, or other

slang

Where do people find jobs these days?

• Monster.com• Career Builder

• Capital Area Help Wanted• Newspaper• Facebook

• Word of Mouth• Help Wanted signs

• By Foot

Fun Examples

• Drive Thru • Movie Theatre

• Texting Driving/walking

Other things to consider

• How much were those shoes?• How much do you have to make to pay for them?• How many hours will it take for you to earn that?– After you pay for gas to get to work, pay for your lunch/dinner,

pay taxes, fix your car (oil change, tires)

Questions?

Thank you!