Presentation Title: Follow Up or Don’t Get Hired

Date: Tuesday, September 4th

Time: 12:00 pm

Description: If you are serious about finding a new job, you must develop a strong consistent follow-up process. The “sit and wait” method does not work, neither does “stalking”. During this session, you will learn the following:
Reasons for a strong follow up process
Importance of taking notes
Never assume you have the job
Move the process along
Never Too Late
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/63069495804230926

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Debrief Yourself After Every Conversation and Interview

Date: Thursday, September 10th

Time: 1:00 pm

Description: Throughout your job search, you will have conversations with individuals in your network, as well as hiring authorities. You will schedule informational and job interviews. Every conversation or interview is an opportunity for you to fine-tune your ability to sell yourself. During this session, you will learn the following:

• Importance of documenting information
• See your interview through the eyes of the employer
• See your conversations through the eyes of others
• Six things you must stress during every conversation

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7071562219922951950

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: How to Handle Problem Areas

Date: Tuesday, September 15th

Time: 3:00 pm

Description: Are there problem areas in your work history or on your Resume or CV that you feel may be preventing you from getting hired? No one has a perfect resume, and there are ways you can present any problem area that will help you get hired. During this session, we will address the following:

• Gaps of Employment
• Bad Credit
• Negative References
• Unstable Work History
• Unemployed for Months

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5705188124969511694

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Timing & Research are Critical in a Job Search

Date: Tuesday, September 22nd

Time: 11:00 am

Description: Your job search is all about timing and being the most prepared. You should NOT be spending more than 15% of your time applying to job boards because that is where you have the most competition and lowest rate of return on your investment of time. During this session, we will address the following:

• The impact of timing on your job search
• Thorough research of a company and contacts is critical

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4891026152880531726

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Why Should Someone Hire You?

Date: Wednesday, September 30th

Time: 3:00 pm

Description: You must be able to effectively articulate the answer to the question “Why should someone hire you?” to position yourself better than your competition, so you end up being the person who is hired. During this session we will discuss the following:

• How to effectively answer this question
• How to differentiate from other job seekers
• Improve your thirty-second pitch

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5678655809879791374

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Our July Employee of the Month is Emily G. Her supervisor responded with “There is absolutely nothing we have given Emily that she has not given her all. She is quick and accurate. She is helpful and goes out of her way to see how she might help others throughout the organization. She has learned a lot in her short time with us prior to COVID-19 restrictions and has increased her value. She easily acclimated into the organization due to her friendly disposition and willingness to learn.”

Thank you, Emily, for being an awesome employee!!

The Employee of the Month is chosen on supervisor feedback, attendance, and performance.

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COVID-19
The PA Department of Health at https://www.health.pa.gov/ Recommends that you Remember These Important Steps to Stop the Spread of COVID-19:
•Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other individuals.
•Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as frequently as possible or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
•Cover coughs or sneezes with a sleeve or elbow.
•Do not shake hands.
•Regularly clean high-contact surface areas.
•When sick, stay at home.
•Do not gather in large groups.

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REFERRALS
Specialized is always looking for good people and you can help! Research has shown, and our own experience supports this, new hires that come into a company through employee referrals are excellent contributors and stay with the company longer.
That is where you come in!
Some of our best Candidates are working and want to be made aware of potential new job opportunities. If you know someone who would be a good addition to Specialized you would receive a $100 Gift Card if you refer them for employment and they are hired!**

If you have someone in mind, let us know by email at info@TheBestWorkWithUs.com OR call 724-287-8380. Please include name and contact information. We also appreciate you sharing our website www.TheBestWorkWithUs.com where we list all current job opportunities.
Thank you.

** For a successful referral, they will be a new candidate to Specialized and successful in completing 90 days of employment with us.

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REMINDERS
If you are planning a vacation or have scheduled appointments that we are not aware of, please call or send us an email at Info@TheBestWorkWithUs.com so that we can make a note of them and ensure your current assignment contacts are also aware.

Summer has arrived with very warm weather, please remember to dress appropriately, and adhere to the company’s dress code. Also, remember that cell phones should not be used during scheduled work hours.

Please remember to complete your on-line time sheet and submit when you have completed your work week. This will give your time sheet approvers sufficient time to approve your time sheet by the 1:00 pm Monday deadline.

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If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at
(724) 287-8380 or 1-866-240-5150. The office is open Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. If these hours do not work, please leave a message on our 24-hour voice mail and your call will be returned the next business day.

Presentation Title: Workforce/Workplace Trends

Date: Tuesday, July 7th

Time: 2:00 pm

Description: Change is occurring a lightning speed in the current job market. It may be time to rethink priorities and to shift emphasis because trends impact your ability to land the job of your dreams. During this session, we will address the following:
Workforce/Workplace Trends
Three Drivers of Change
Nine Current Trends you should Embrace
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7262018523074887948

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Master a Strong 30 Second Pitch

Date: Thursday, July 16th

Time: 2:00 pm

Description: Your 30 second pitch will be used in your cover letters and when you are networking. It will also prepare you to answer the dread question “Tell me about yourself.” You will learn why it is important to keep in mind the following:
The target of your pitch
What is important to this person
Your competition
What you offer that others don’t
Why you need more than one 30 second pitch
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2568866389610737932

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Make Every Move in Your job Search Count

Date: Monday, July 20th

Time: 3:00 pm

Description: There is no guarantee that your will find a job if your work hard on your job search. If you have been in a job search for more than 6 months and are not pleased with your results, it is time to make every move you take help you progress to an eventual job offer.

The two primary areas we will address are:
Getting your resume in the hands of people who are NOT bombarded by resumes
Effectively increasing your networking efforts.
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8667284543326176780

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Nine Things To Do Before An Interview

Date: Tuesday, July 28th

Time: 2:00 pm

Description: The interview is the first step to landing your new job. It is important to be more prepared than your competition. Each interview is that much closer to a job offer or can cause you to be screen out of consideration. During this session, we will address what you should do before each of the following:
Phone Screening Interview
Virtual Interview
Face to Face Interview
Final Interview
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/468969604860964108

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Uncover Unadvertised Job Opportunities

Date: Thursday, June 4th

Time: 12:00 pm

Description: Many employers have confidential positions that are not advertised. These are positions that are held by someone who is either on probation or on the verge of being fired. These can also be positions caused by employees not returning to work after being laid-off or furloughed. During this session, we will address the following:
How to uncover unadvertised job opportunities
Conducting a proactive vs. reactive job search
Why this must become part of your job search efforts
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6255887317823630864

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Beat The Summer Job Seeking Slump

Date: Thursday, June 11th

Time: 11:00 am

Description: Your resume is either a ticket to an interview, or it is causing you to be screened out. If you are not scheduling interviews – your resume could be screened out by automated systems. With record unemployment, its more critical than ever to update your resume. During this session, we will discuss the following:
Out with the old – in with the new
How to recycle information to make it fresh
Fill in the GAPS
Revise your resume on all platforms
BEAT the automated scanners with keywords
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5306725109053233165

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Priceless Benefits of Role Playing to Ace Interviews

Date: Tuesday, June 16th

Time: 2:00 pm

Description: I don’t know anyone who enjoys the prospect of role playing, unless they are a theatre major or experienced sales professional. However, it is the person who interviews BEST who often gets the job, so this is time well spent. During this session we will discuss the following:
Why you should role play
When you should role play
Person to involve in role playing
Priceless benefits of role playing
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8789420493452473869

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Give Yourself the Gift of Employment

Date: Thursday, June 25th

Time: 12:00 pm

Description: There is no greater gift than the gift of being employed. The power to make that happen lies within you. Your success or failure is greatly impacted by your attitude, expectations, and actions. During this session, we will address the following:
The impact of your attitude
The impact of your expectations
How to turn your job search around starting now
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8009854654731429389

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

EMPLOYEE’S OF THE MONTH

As we continue to navigate our way through the Corona Virus crisis, it is with our sincere appreciation that we wish to recognize April’s Employee of the Month to be each current employee.  Many essential business organizations are continuing to serve those who need their products and services and we are proud of and thankful for those who continue to work daily to support those organizations:

Lisa Soule

Megan Leitem

Ashlee Morgan

Emily Gilliland

Mark Gluvna

Kimberly Stoops

Roxanne Barton

Linda Follett

Travis Zema

Shawn Gregory

Lindsey Mifsud

Tara Leach

Brooklyn Goodworth

We continue to remind everyone to practice health and safety measures according to the established guidelines which can be found at https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

We are here and available to serve you and look forward to getting through this together!

 REFERRALS

Specialized is always looking for good people and you can help!  Research has shown, and our own experience supports this, new hires that come into a company through employee referrals are excellent contributors and stay with the company longer.

That is where you come in!

Some of our best Candidates are working and want to be made aware of potential new job opportunities.  If you know someone who would be a good addition to Specialized you would receive a $100 Gift Card if you refer them for employment and they are hired!**

If you have someone in mind, let us know by email at info@TheBestWorkWithUs.com OR call 724-287-8380.  Please include name and contact information.  We also appreciate you sharing our website www.TheBestWorkWithUs.com where we list all current job opportunities.

Thank you.

** For a successful referral, they will be a new candidate to Specialized and successful in completing 90 days of employment with us.

 If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at (724) 287-8380 or 866-240-5150.  Our office hours are M-F 8:30 am-5:00 pm.  If these hours do not work for you, please leave a message on our 24-hour voice mail and your call will be returned the next business day.