On Tuesday, September 29th, Randy Wooden from The Wooden Group will be presenting a free one-hour “Get Hired” seminar at 7pm at Pinedale Christian Church… 3395 Peter’s Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem, across from the new Wal-Mart.
What are the differences between The Wooden Group and an executive search firm, recruiter or personnel agency?
Unlike search firms, recruiters and personnel agencies who essentially find people to match positions, The Wooden Group works one-to-one with our clients to optimize their ability to find and secure high-paying jobs. Our relationship is with the job seeker. Therefore our investment is in your career development, finding and landing the right opportunity for you, rather than earning a fee for delivering a candidate that matches a specific job opening. That said, we do assist you with strategies, research, insights and preparation if you are pursuing a position through a recruiter or headhunter.
Do you provide job leads?
Our services focus your activities so you uncover and connect with good leads that are a fit for you. Since we practice the networking we preach, we may often have leads to share with you.
Are you able to connect me with a recruiter?
If the opportunities you’re seeking are in the hands of a recruiter, we assist you in finding the right recruiters and building your strategy so you’re a valuable candidate for them to consider.
What’s the unadvertised job market?
Simply put, higher-level job opportunities are often quietly circulated through networks rather than through job seekers’ web sites or the classifieds. Resourceful, networked people are able to connect with this information and develop relationships that lead to interviews.
Check back soon as we answer more of these Frequently Asked Questions.
I encourage clients to “stand up” in an interview.Stand up for what, exactly?When?And why is that important?
First, I’m talking about standing in the lobby prior to the employer coming out to greet you.Initial impressions are critical.If you’re standing, the employer’s eyes will tend to go to you first versus others in the waiting area.You look professional, enthusiastic, etc.Keep your right hand free to shake the employer’s hand.
If the receptionist indicates the employer will be delayed, have a seat for a few minutes.But just make sure you’re standing a good five minutes prior to their anticipated arrival.If this lobby area encounter is the first time you two meet, get off to a good start by standing.
What are the differences between The Wooden Group and an executive search firm, recruiter or personnel agency?
