MISSO Agenda

1. MISSOInterview Techniques that Produce Offers 2014by James Del Monte CPC, CERSJDA Professional Services, Inc.

2. MISSO Agenda • Overview of JDA • Anatomy Of An Interview • Taking Personal Inventory • Packaging Your Skills • Selling Yourself 101 • The Hard Questions • Questions

3. Speakers Fee

4. Return the Favor

5. “ . . . Almost 100% of a manager’s success comes from hiring and retaining good people. Good people don’t make the difference • - they are the difference“ • - James Del Monte - CERS

6. What JDA Does. . . JDA Professional Services, Inc. is a Houston-based IT staffing firm specializing in the recruitment of strategic-technical to executive-level professionals. We provide staffing solutions through full-time, contract, and project-based placements. Since 1981, we have been helping companies build great IT departments while helping IT professionals find the right career opportunities. Full-Time Staffing Contract / Temporary Staffing Special Projects Staffing JDA

7. Value of a Professional Organization • Leadership • Industry/Business Knowledge • Networking Opportunities • Friendship

8. Networking for Success • On going process - not an event • Stay in touch over the long haul • Give first before you ask in return • Add value first

9. JDA Leadership Scholarship • $500 • Board Members / Committee Head • Short essay >500 words • Faculty recommendation

10. Law of Supply and Demand 4Q07 Demand Peaked Demand 4Q99 Demand Peaked 12.21.2014 1984 1995 4Q04 2Q01 3Q10 Supply 1989 Demand Bottomed 3Q03 Demand Bottomed 3Q 09 Demand Bottomed The demand for skilled professionals bottomed out 3Q09. The current cycle indicates that we are in strong recovery. In Houston good people are hard to find. Labor Surplus vs. Skill Shortage

11. 2010 – 2014 2008 - 2009 Candidate Position Candidate Candidate Position Position Candidate Position The job market has shifted from an Employer’s Market to a Job Seeker’s Market. Market Shift

12. Does your company plan to make changes in the blend of its current IT staff in 2014? Full Time Contract

13. Is your company planning to change its total IT staffing level in 2014? By what percentage?

14. In your company, what areas are anticipated to have the largest growth potential over the next few years?

15. Does your company plan to increase base salaries for IT staff in 2014? By what percentage?

16. IT Employment Index

17. Demand

18. Supply

19. Prepare for the Future “It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have one and not be prepared.” – Whitney Young JR

20. Purpose of Interview

21. Business/Functional Project Management Communication - written and oral Presentation Problem Solving Critical Thinking Leadership Organization Skills Time Management Attention to Detail Learning Ability Flexibility Skills CIO’s Look ForPersonal Inventory Identify Examples For Each

22. What Makes a Successful Employee • Showing up on time – ready to work • Attitude - positive optimistic • Aptitude - being able to learn • Ability - being able to perform • Doing what it takes • Plays well with others A faithful employee is as refreshing as a cool day in the hot summertime. Proverbs 26 13

23. Strengths Connected Networking with others Multi-tasking Team players – collective action Structured workers Complex problem solving Traditional values Desire to succeed Tech savvy Heroic spirit Tenacious Weaknesses Catered to Work habits Attention span Immediate gratification Need for feedback 80% turn over first year Grade inflation / abilities No independent responsibility Unrealistic expectation Lack of patience Inexperience in life skills Nu-Gen Perception

24. Nu-Gen • 74% of employers say Nu-Gen workers expect to be paid more • 61% say Nu-Gen workers expect to have flexible schedules • 56% say Nu-Gen workers expect to be promoted within the year • 50% say Nu-Gen workers expect to have more vacation or personal time • 37% say Nu-Gen workers expect to have access to state-of-the-art technology • Bingham consulting professionals 2008

25. Strengths & Weaknesses • List your top three • Give an example of each • Why would this matter to me

26. Product Definition Tell me something about yourself? • 30 second introduction • 2 line summary of experience • 2 lines of career highlights • 2 lines of what you want to do next

27. Types of Interviews • Biographical – resume verification. • http://www.jdapsi.com/Candidate/Articles/Default.php?Article=biographical_interview • Functional– what do you do? • http://www.jdapsi.com/Candidate/Articles/Default.php?Article=interviewing_techniques • Accomplishment – what have you done? • http://www.jdapsi.com/Candidate/Articles/Default.php?Article=5_steps_mastering_accomplishment_interview • Behavioral– tell me about a time? • http://www.jdapsi.com/Candidate/Articles/Default.php?Article=behavioral_interview

28. Research • What the company does • What issues/opportunities they face • Who is at the company • What the position is • What challenges are in the position • What are the requirements

29. Meet & Greet • Dress for success • Good hand shake • Eye contract • Note book • Questions • Accomplishments • Examples of work

30. Seek to UnderstandNeeds Analysis • Seek to understand before being understood • Ask open ended questions • Identify the issues • What really needs to get done • Where does this position fit in organization • Why is the position open • How long have you been looking • When do you want it filled by

31. Sell Yourself • What can I do for you • Solve the problem with Examples • Problem - what you did - result and benefit

32. Hard Questions • RFL – reason for leaving/looking • Money • What’s in it for me • Asking for the job

33. The Money Question $$ The market sets the price $$ Ask and you shall receive

34. First review and history for increases Promotions and career path First assignment Training and certifications Bonuses and incentives Benefit package – cost and coverage Flexibility Location Telecommuting Access to management Total Package Besides money what is important to you?

35. Base salary Signing bonus Group bonus Project bonus Hot skill bonus Clothing bonus Travel bonus Early reviews Expense account Company car Stock or stock options Retirement plans 401k Titles Office space Parking – bus passes van pools Flexible scheduling Telecommuting Equipment Training/tuition Out of town trips Extra/early vacation Family days Day care Compensation Package Components

36. Moving the Interview ForwardAsking for the job • Do you have any concerns about my back ground? • Is there any reason why you won’t be making me an offer? • Summary statement • What is the next step • I am interested in working for you • Will you be making me an offer

37. Follow Up • Thank You Note • One more chance to highlight why good hire • Email

38. 7 Tips to Success • Chose a vocation • Learn as much as you can • Develop your network • Keep your mind right • Show up ready to play • Use what you have • Give to others Bonus – keep your name clean

39. Inspiration A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. -- Proverbs 17:22

40. Questions

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