+How to Shine in a Virtual Recruitment World

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Presenters

+Sara Huddleston, M.Ed, SPHRDirector of Human Resources

+Megan MansfieldCampus Recruitment Manager

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Core Values

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Personal Brand

Create Awareness

Plan for Distractions/ Reality

Transitioning Skills Virtually

Virtual Recruitment at JL

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Agenda

+Core Values

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Organizational Values & Your Values

● Define where you want to be

○ Core values

■ Should be differentiating factor

■ Guide everything people in the organization do

○ How are stated values modeled?

■ Give you view into typical day/experience there

■ Are they lived or aspirational?

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Different Types of Values

Aspirational Values

Permission-to-Play Values

Accidental Values

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Tying Core Values to Interview Questions

Develop a systematic way to tie core values to every answer:

1. What is the question really asking?

2. Rephrase what your perception of the question is.

3. Tie your answer to a core value.

4. Provide a specific example.

5. Offer a segway into demonstration/proof.

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Possible Scenario

For example:“Why do you want to work for us?”

Possible answer:When I hear that question, I think you want to know how I would make a positive impact at your company. One of my core values is perseverance. When faced with adversity, I seek ways to focus on the positive because I know what I focus on will expand. For example, during this time at home when I haven’t been able to be with friends or family, I decided it was a perfect time to start practicing yoga. I’ve found that yoga has really helped me persevere through challenges without getting stressed out. I feel like this experience will make me a great fit for your company because I know how important it is to manage stressful situations and continue learning.

+Personal Brand

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Building Your Authentic Identity

Social

Work Academic

Best & Most

Authentic You

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Building Your Brand

● Why is it so important to know yourself?

○ Authenticity

○ Sense of belonging

● Know who you are and who you want to be

○ Forecast through goal setting

○ Accountability

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Aligning Your Brand With Organization

● What is top priority for you?

○ How do your priorities align with company priorities?

● What are your non-negotiables?

○ How are company values and behaviors

demonstrating or supporting what you believe in?

+Create Awareness

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Awareness of What?

What is the structure of the event I am walking into?

Will the conversations be group or individual?

How long do I have with the person I am speaking with?

How has the career center marketed the event?

What is the employer expecting the expectation of the

event to be?

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Awareness

● Start with the end in mind

○ How much time do you have to accomplish what you

want?

○ What do you need to know / what would be beneficial

to learn more about?

○ How is the event/ time setup?

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Mindful of Others

● How to be an active participant?

○ Be a team player

○ Engage/ start conversation while including others

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Possible Scenario

Group Session or Breakout Group“Thank you for taking your time to speak with us today. After doing research about Johnson Lambert, it sparked me to join the conversation today. Two of the things I value and are important to my career search, and I would like to know more about in the context of JL, is the autonomy I would have in my career and the people I would be surrounded by. Would it be possible to cover these topics in our time together today? Do either of those questions resonate with you as candidates?”

+Plan for Distractions/Reality

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Distractions during Video Interviews

The reality these days is that many distractions can

come up:

● Space/backdrop

● Lighting

● Noise level

● Movement

● Interruptions

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Proactively Minimize Distractions

Test the environment

Test your technology

Procure additional equipment as needed

Set expectations ahead of time

Make others aware of your needs

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Possible Scenario

For example:Your video interview is going really well when all of a sudden, the power goes out. What do you do?

Possible solution:Try to stay calm! Use your phone to chat/email/text the interviewer to advise him/her of your circumstances. Ask if you can join the conversation via phone. Wait for a response….

+Transition Skills Virtually

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Employer’s In-Person Evaluation

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Interest in Johnson Lambert (or company interviewing)

Technical Aptitude

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How to Showcase Strengths Virtually

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Interest in Johnson Lambert (or company interviewing)

Technical Aptitude

+Virtual Recruitment Formats

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Virtual Recruitment Formats

● Handshake Career Fair○ Information Session○ Individual Sessions

● Simplicity Chat Room Fair● Conference Platforms● Zoom ● Pre-recorded Presentations● Employers’ own platforms such as…

○ On24○ Youtube○ Etc

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Virtual Recruitment at JL

● What events will JL be participating in?

○ Visit the careers tab on our website

● On Campus Interviews

○ All On Campus Interviews will be conducted virtually

● Office Visits

○ Office dependent

○ Candidate comfortability

● How to learn more?

○ Website

○ Social Media

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Connect With Us!

JohnsonLambert.com – sign up to receive recruiting updates and more!

@Johnson_Lambert and @JL_Careers

Facebook.com/JohnsonLambertCPA/

LinkedIn.com/company/Johnson-Lambert-LLP

@JL_Careers

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Questions?

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