For all job seekers out there, old and new, the opportunity for a job interview is both exciting and a little nerve racking.   You do your duties of reviewing the company website, walk through your resume, study the job description and prepare yourself for answers to some common interview questions.  

Some tips:

Why should I hire you?   This question can cause you to freeze because you don’t know what topic you should touch upon; personality, skill set, experience?  This situation is the perfect example of why you should read through the job description you’re applying for and make your own set of notes on the side.  Highlight that you have experience in the published “job requirements” and concentrate on the responsibilities in your potential new role and say how you’ve done them in the past and really enjoyed them.  Finally, bring a new idea to the table “I was reading over the job description and I really think my past experience in XYZ could apply and improve this role.”  Marvelous! Coming to...

These may seem like simple and obvious suggestions, but sometimes going back to basics can help remind us what our original goal was…to get a job!

-Always bring multiple copies of your resume to an interview.  Not only will the person conducting your interview need one, but if you meet with more than one person in the company, it’s good for them to have their own personal copy as well.  Remember, the goal of an interview is to be remembered and to stick out!

-A cover letter isn’t always necessary for a job application, but having one in your back pocket is a good call.  Applying to jobs (especially online) is time consuming and you don’t want to push the “pause button” due to not having a cover letter ready and waiting!

-References: Have them, let the person know you’re listing them and make sure their contact information is up-to-date.  That is all.

-Thank you cards: this gesture is still powerful.  Handwritten cards are good, but leaving the interview and putting them in the mail...

Job Seekers of Columbus, Dawson is the search, staffing and recruiting agency that is here for you!  We have been here for 65 years and will be for 65 more trying to help you find your next career path with one of our many top shelf clients.  We know the drill; making a resume, finding time in your day to come in for an interview, playing phone tag…we get it, because we live it.  It’s our job to find your dream job, and we love it!

We are always interviewing, hiring and here to answer all your questions!  Give us a call, send us an email or apply online.  We are available around the clock. 

The weekend is upon us…so enjoy it and let Dawson be your first thought on Monday morning!

Do any of these jobs interest you? If so, send your resume into a recruiter today!

IT – Java Developer, COBOL Developer, PHP Developer, Helpdesk/Desktop Support, Dr. Java Developer and Sr. Mobile Developer

ACCOUTNING – Sr. Financial Analyst, Controller, Sr. Finance Manager, AVP Reporting and CFO

CREATIVE – Textile Designer, Proofreader, Copy Editor and Web Designer

OFFICE – Customer Service, Administrative Assistant, Inventory Specialist, Medical Receptionist, Office Manager, Project Manager and Bilingual Accounting Rep

CALL CENTER – Collections, Inbound, Outbound and Telemarketing

INDUSTRIAL – General Labor, Forklift Diver, Clamp Forklift Driver, Assembly Line, Pick/Pack and Material Handler

 

Jobseekers, the cloudy and cooler fall weather is upon us and the motivation can seem to go out of the window…don’t let this happen to you!  Stay on top of that search!  How you may ask?

-          - Use your Sunday couch time to look for jobs!  Remember, recruiters enjoy a rainy day over the weekend because it means jobseekers will spend time inside, on their computers and hopefully apply to their ads! 

o   Tip:  Sign onto CareerBuilder and search keyword “Dawson” and all of the jobs we are hiring for will come up!

 

-          - Create a Video Interview while you’re stuck inside!  It’s the latest thing and the best way to get yourself in the door, make a first impression and get hired faster!

 

-          - Create another version of your resume.  Depending on the job you’re applying for, you might want to highlight certain things earlier in your resume.

 

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Middle of the week… we are almost to the weekend and here is what Dawson Recruiters are hiring for this week!

 

IT – Sr. Mobile Developer, QA Software Testers, Font-end Web Developer and Helpdesk/Desktop Support

ACCOUNTING – AVP Financial Reporting, Sr. Tax Accountant, Sr. Financial Analyst, Controller and Sr. Finance Manager

CREATIVE – Senior Graphic Designer, Project Manager and Traffic Coordinator

OFFICE – HR Admin, Corporate Recruiter, Credit/ Collections Rep, Accounting Clerk and Data Entry

CALL CENTER – Outbound, Collections and Telemarketing          

INDUSTRIAL – Material Handler, Pick/Pack, Technician, Forklift Driver, Assembly Line, Shipping & Receiving, Machine Operator and Quality Control

 

Send your resume in today if one of these...

Here is what Dawson is hiring for during this short work week!

IT – Front-end Web Developer, Sr. Developer, Jr. Level BA/QA and Sr. SQL DBA

ACCOUNTING – SEC Contract, Financial Analyst, International Accountant, Sr. Accountant and Payroll Manager

CREATIVE – Senior Graphic Designer, Project Manager and Traffic Coordinator

OFFICE – HR Admin, Recruiter, Office Manager, Medical Receptionist, Teller, Customer Service and Data Entry

CALL CENTER – Outbound, Collections and Bilingual

INDUSTRIAL – Material Handler, Pick/Pack, Technician, Forklift Driver, Assembly Line, Shipping & Receiving, Machine Operator and Quality Control

 

Do any of these jobs sound interesting?    Send your resume into a recruiter today!

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Don’t fall behind on that job search and while you’re at it, try making a video resume!

 

IT – Helpdesk / Desktop Support Analyst, Java Developer, .NET Developer & Software Quality Assurance Analyst

ACCOUNTING – SEC Contract, Financial Analyst, International Accountant & Payroll Manager

CREATIVE – Graphic Design / Print Production, Mid-Senior Level Graphic Designer & Entry Level Marketing Analyst

OFFICE – Customer Service, Administrative Assistant, File Clerk, Account Clerk, HR Admin, Jr. Recruiter, Teller & Office Manager

CALL CENTER – Inbound, Outbound, Collections & Telemarketing

INDUSTRIAL – Material Handler, Pick/Pack, Technician, Forklift Driver, General Labor & Shipping / Receiving

 

Happy job searching & have a great weekend, Columbus!

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With the summer months upon us, it is hard to catch people when they are actually in the office.  While this can be frustrating, don’t let that slow down your job search and staying connected with your recruiter! 

Make sure to not only call, but email your recruiter as well.  While they may not be answering phone calls or emails at that time, they will still see your efforts and make sure to sit down and reply to you when they return to their desk.  More often than not, you will get a “reply” stating who you can contact for immediate assistance.  If you’re waiting on feedback or have a question, reach out to that “for immediate assistance” person; effort and follow up is recognized and then shared!

The best thing to do is to stay on the minds of those who can suggest you for positions!

Did you wonder if Columbus was hiring? Well this answers your question!

Dawson Resources will be having an Open House Wednesday, July 13th from 9am to 2pm

We are Recruiting for over 100 Customer Service positions across Columbus, OH and will be offering $10-14/hr.  These positions range from Temporary, Temp to Hire, Direct Hire and will starts IMMEDIATELY.  We are looking for Customer Service, Inside Sales, and Collections agents who are available to work 1st or 2nd shift.  These opportunities are with Prominent, well known Columbus Companies, will offer Mini Med Benefits, great office buildings, convenient hours and immediate start dates! 

All candidates will go through the following process during the Open House at Dawson:

-On site drug screen

-A background check

-Interview

-Computer Testing

- Video Resume Profile

-Tax paperwork **Please make SURE to bring two forms of Government ID for...

Here are the happenings, per division, at Dawson Resources.  We are very busy after the long Holiday weekend, so if any of these jobs interest you, contact a recruiter and send in your resume today!

OFFICE - Customer Service, Area Manager, Data Entry Clerk, Entry Level and Executive Administrative Support, Lease Administrator, Commercial and Business to Business Collections, Purchasing Clerk and Strong Excel.

IT – Software Quality Assurance Analyst, Java Developers, Help Desk, SQL DBA, C# .NET Developers and QA Lead.

CREATIVE- Production Specialist, Project Manager, PR Account Executive, Production Artist, Communications Specialist and Web Designer.

INDUSTRIAL- Warehouse, Forklift, General Labor, Maintenance Technician and Machine Operator.

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE- SEC Accountant , Non-Income Tax Mgr, Operations Analyst, Auditor , Payroll Supervisor, Manager of Accounting Policy...

Don’t let the upcoming Holiday slow your job search down! 

Columbus clients are still hiring and Dawson is helping!  Here is what are working on this week!

 

OFFICE – Entry level Administrative & Receptionist, Technical Writer, AP/AR Clerks, Funding, Customer Service Reps, Data Entry, Executive Admin, and Lease Administrator.

IT – Sr. C# .NET Developers, QA Lead, Sr. SQL DBA, Java Developers, Helpdesk and Desktop Support.

INDUSTRIAL – General Labor, Forklift, Machine Operator and general Warehouse.

CREATIVE – Web Designer, Communications Specialist, Interactive Designers and Graphic Designers.

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE - Non-Income Tax Manager, Operations Analyst, Auditors , Payroll Supervisor  and  Manager of Accounting Policy & Research.

 

Call a recruiter and send your resume their way if any of these positions interest you!

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Would you like to know who is hiring for what in Columbus?

Dawson…

OFFICE – Administrative Assistants, Inside Sales Reps, Data Entry Clerks, AP Clerks, Office Assistants and Several Accounting roles.

IT – 30 open positions; QA Lead or Analyst, ETL Developers, Sr. SQL DBA, .NET Developers, Java Developers and MORE.

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE – IT Audit, Operations Analyst, A/R Accountant, CFO, Bilingual Auditors (Spanish), Manager of Accounting Policy & Risk and Manager of SEC Reporting.

CREATIVE – Art Director, Creative / Communication Freelancer, Marketing or Creative Manger, Productions Designers and Visual Stylists.

INDUSTRIAL – Stand-Up Forklift, Plant Manager, Outbound Supervisor, Inventory Clerk and Material Handler.

CALL CENTER – full-time, part-time, summer coverage and all shifts.

 

If any of these jobs catch your eye, give us a call or complete the online application to submit...

When you decide that it’s time to look for a job, what steps do you take?  Do you go onto job boards, start searching and submit your resume?   Do you ask around to your friends and family to see if they know someone hiring in your field?

How about using a Staffing Agency? There are many rumors that surround using Staffing as a means to get a job.  I am here to help settle those rumors.

-          - It costs money to go through an agency. 

o   FALSE.  Going through a Temp Agency is totally free for the job seeker.   No hidden fees when you receive your first paycheck, “one-time payment”, it’s totally FREE!

-          - Staffing Firms only offer temporary/short –term work.

o   FALSE. Dawson offers temporary, temp-to-perm, contract and direct hire jobs.

-           - I have had horrible experiences with other agencies. 

o   While it’s unfortunate that there are some bad seeds out there (with every business),...

The long Holiday weekend is upon us and some people make the mistake of taking a vacation from their job search.  Hiring managers may be able to take an extra day out of the office, but this means recruiters are going to be in full swing and feeling the heat to fill positions when they return to the office.  Staffing Agencies don’t sleep (it’s a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week commitment – take it from me!) and looking for the perfect candidate for a client does not stop…ever. 

Take a vacation, but not too long of a break from your job search.  Stay on top of your online research, check in first thing with your recruiter and have that resume ready! 

Dawson wishes all of you a great Memorial Day weekend!

Even though I am no longer in a recruiting role here at Dawson, my family, friends and friends of friends are continuously asking me for resume advice or to look over their information before sending it to an employer.  I have found myself giving the same advice, saying the same things, making similar corrections and using parallel examples to explain things. 

Here is what I have found to be a pattern in my recommendations:

- Don’t use your resume to tell your story in detail; that is what a cover letter is for.  Make your information/bullet points underneath your job title “short, sweet and to the point.”  Don’t sell yourself short, but highlight your accomplishments in so many words. (You can also use a video resume to tell your story...)

- Format is everything.  The phrase “Only seconds are spent on a resume” is true, so be sure your format is set so an employer knows exactly where to look in order...