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Presentation Title: Suggest a Telephone Interview

Date: Tuesday, May 5th

Time: 1:00 pm

Description: A telephone interview is much different than a face-to-face interview, but they often lead to a face-to-face meeting. Employers are scheduling telephone interviews more frequently because of time and expense. During this session, you will learn the following:
How to conduct an effective telephone interview
When you should suggest a telephone interview
The best way to convert a phone interview to a face-to-face interview
Pitfalls to avoid
When you begin to implement ideas shared, you will stand out and be memorable!

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/879700968216096012

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

 

Presentation Title: It Is Time For a New Job Target

Date: Thursday, May 14th

Time: 12:00 pm

Description: If you’ve been in your job search for more than six months with little or no results, it may be time to consider a new job target to put momentum back in your job search. During this session, we will discuss the following:
How to determine if it is you or your target
Steps to identify a new target
How to market yourself
Pros and cons of multiple job targets
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1867483522912438284

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

 

Presentation Title: The Real Reasons You Don’t Hear Back

Date: Wednesday, May 20th

Time: 2:00 pm

Description: It can be frustrating to feel your resume or CV ends up in some deep dark hole with no response. It is estimated that over 75% of job seekers who apply to job boards, website postings ad other resources NEVER heard back from the employer. It’s even more frustrating not to receive feedback after you’ve had a telephone or face-to-face interview. During this session, we will review the following:
How to make your resume/CV stand out
How to receive a return call when you leave a voicemail
How to receive a response to your email
What it takes to get feedback after an interview
Six ways to manage poor experiences during your job search
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6865037649549710348

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

 

Presentation Title: The Day In The Life of a Job Seeker

Date: Thursday, May 28th

Time: 11:00 am

Description: We will review what you should accomplish each and every day of your job search if you want to enjoy improved results. During this session, we will address the following:
Daily activities and priorities
Networking
Follow-Ups
Tracking and reviews
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2184581576851488524

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

 

 

FEBRUARY 2020 NEWSLETTER

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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.

 

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Linda Follett, our February Employee of the Month.  We would like to thank Linda for being a huge help to one of our community care providers.  She stepped in quickly to assist in their billing office when they were overwhelmed with work.  She learned quickly, was eager, and fit well into the team.  Linda adapted to their changing operational needs and was patient and understanding.  They rewarded Linda by increasing her hours and gave her additional areas of responsibility.

A big shout out to Linda for being a wonderful employee!!

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

Side Note: If you know anyone that would like to get paid to help a local community service provider let us know!  We are currently looking for a Part-time Office Assistant for a non-profit organization in Butler, as well as a Recruiter for a social services provider.

2019 W-2’s

We mailed W2’s the week of January 27th.  If you have not received yours in the mail and used our payroll site to check your pay stubs, the W-2’s are on the same site https://workforce.intuit.com/  If you need an additional copy from us, please call our office or email info@TheBestWorkWithUs.com and we can either mail or email you a copy of your W-2.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

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 It is almost time to Spring ahead!!  Do not forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 am.  This truly means that Spring is just around the corner on March 20th!!

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Effective next year we will NO longer physically mail W2’s.  We will upload all W2’s to the Intuit Workforce website (the same site weekly paystubs are uploaded to).  https://workforce.intuit.com

If you would like a paper W2 mailed to the address on file, please request either by sending an email or calling our office.

Please make sure you register on the website to have access to your paystubs and W2 information.

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If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at (724) 287-8380 or 866-240-5150.  The office is open 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.

 

Specialized Staffing & Industry Recruiters

724-287-8380

Info@TheBestWorkWithUs.com

 

 

FEBRUARY EVENTS on MySpecializedCareer.com

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Presentation Title: Don’t Let Your Past Limit Your Future

Date: Thursday, February 6th

Time: 1:00 pm

Description: There are not many people who have a perfect work history. However, it is the person who knows how to “package” themselves who gets hired. This session will show you how your past doesn’t have to limit your future. We will discuss the following:
How to handle problem areas on your resume or during interviews
The importance of your accomplishments
How to overcome objections

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8466460940277231372

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

 

Presentation Title: Become a Stealth Networker and Find a Job

Date: Tuesday, February 11th

Time: 11:00 am

Description: Most job seekers find their job through networking – what about you? If networking is not your strength, this training was written for you! During this session, we will address the following:
How to network effectively
Who should be in your network
How to turn networking contacts into interviews

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/391368269937032716

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

 

Presentation Title: Is Your Job Search Taking Longer Than Expected?

Date: Wednesday, February 19th

Time: 3:00 pm

Description: If you answered YES to that question, you can’t keep conducting your job search the same way and expect different results. It just won’t happen! If you don’t have a knot in your stomach or lump in your throat, chances are you are in your comfort zone, and that’s not a good place to be when you’re conducting a job search. During this session, we will discuss the following:
Learn WHY your job search may be stalled
Understand three things you can do TODAY to turn your job search around
How to gain and keep momentum going, until you accept a job offer

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6352246315110724108

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

 

Presentation Title: Oh, The Places You Could Go!

Date: Friday, February 28th

Time: 1:00 pm

Description: When you ask a child, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” their answers represent their dreams, without limitations. As we mature and have life experiences, we often forget that you can still land the career of your dreams. During this session, you will learn the following:
How to identify new Careers you should consider
What skills are the most transferrable
How to schedule interviews and address concerns of Hiring Managers

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5985712019363733260

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

JANUARY 2020 NEWSLETTER

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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!  In our experience, some of our best Candidates are currently working and they just want to be made aware of job opportunities.  If you know someone who would be a good addition to Specialized and they meet the qualifications for an existing open job, you will receive a **$100 Gift Card if you refer them for employment and they are hired!

When you have someone in mind who would be a good fit for our company, let us know by contacting Linda Wetzel via email at info@TheBestWorkWithUs.com OR call us at 724-287-8380.  Please have their name, email address and phone number available.  Also, please feel free to share our website www.TheBestWorkWithUs.com that includes 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.

 

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Our first Employee of the Month for 2020 is Macy Stopko.  Her supervisor says “Macy stands out because of her “Yes” attitude.  She is new to our industry and has had to learn as she goes.  She will tackle any project asked of her.  Macy is not afraid to ask questions if she needs help and does it all with a smile on her face.  She continues to be a huge asset to “Team Hughies”.”

Thank you, Macy, for being a great employee!

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

 

 IMPORTANT REMINDERS

 If you have Facebook, please like us and Share

 If your company is off Monday, January 20, 2020 for Martin Luther King Day, please make sure you submit your time sheet on Friday, January 17th before you leave for your long weekend.  Our office will be open on Monday, January 20th so we will need it approved by 1:00 pm Monday for payroll.

The next time you are in your profile portal entering hours on your time sheet, please check that we have your correct address and phone numbers.  Also, please enter an emergency contact for our records if you have not done so.  If you have any questions, please call us at (724) 287-8380 (24 hour voicemail) or send an email to Info@TheBestWorkWithUs.com

2019 W-2’s

W-2’s will be postmarked no later than Friday, January 31st.  Although we anticipate all W-2’s to be mailed out from our office a few days prior to January 31st.  W-2’s should be uploaded online to the https://workforce.intuit.com/ website prior to being mailed.

 

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at (724) 287-8380 or (866) 240-5150.  The office is open M-F 8:00 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.

JANUARY Events on MySpecializedCareer.com

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Presentation Title: Directly Market Yourself to Employers

Date: Monday, January 6th

Time: 2:00 pm

Description: Networking is the number one method job seekers are utilizing to secure a job. The second most successful method is to directly market yourself to prospective employers. During this session, we will discuss the following:

• How to identify the correct person to target
• Steps to approach this target, both written and verbal
• Appropriate follow up process
• Why this method is so effective to schedule interviews

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7068116344749545740

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

 

Presentation Title: Best Questions to Ask During an Interview

Date: Thursday, January 16th
Time: 12:00 pm
Description: When an interviewer is asking you questions, they are in charge of the outcome of the conversation. When you ask questions, you are now in control and can turn a mediocre job interview into a job offer. During this session, we will address the following:

• How to effectively ask questions during your job search
• Best questions to ask
• How to turn even the most disastrous interview around

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5069319654173983500

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

 

Presentation Title: Crush Your Competition

Date: Tuesday, January 21st

Time: 1:00 pm

Description: Finding a job is a sales process and you will always have competition. If you want to accept a job offer, it is your responsibility to crush your competition, so you are the only person being considered by prospective hiring authorities. During this session, we will address how you can accomplish the following:

• A resume that stands out and doesn’t end up in a deep, dark hole
• Cover letters that grab attention
• Questions that provide a competitive edge
• How to differentiate yourself

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6892080135096444428

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

 

Presentation Title: Effectively Handle the Topic of Salary

Date: Monday, January 27th

Time: 12:00 pm EST

Description: Whether you are working or unemployed the topic of desired salary will be discussed numerous times throughout your job search. It’s important for you to know that many states have passed laws making it illegal for employers to ask about your current salary. You will learn how to handle salary in the following scenarios:

• Online application form
• Application form given to you by an employer
• Cover letter or resume
• Interview
• Follow up conversations
• When offer is extended

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7358444589087531276

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