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Employee Spotlight: Stephanie Joy

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Stephanie is our newest ComputerPeople employee. She has been with ComputerPeople since mid-April to assist with accounting duties. Although she has only been with us for a few months, she has known our team for almost a decade because she utilized FinancialPeople to staff her team when she was at Wilson Farms. Next time you are in the office, please make sure to give Stephanie a warm welcome!

We sat down with Stephanie to get her initial reaction to working with us at ComputerPeople. Here is what she had to say.

What sets ComputerPeople apart in the recruiting/business world?
Everyone here at ComputerPeople is genuine and kind.  They are looking out for the best interests of their clients and applicants.

What is your favorite office tradition at ComputerPeople?
I haven’t been with the team long, but I have already had the honor of celebrating milestones like birthdays and anniversaries. They are so much fun!

What is something most people probably do not know about ComputerPeople?
The team truly puts so much thought and energy into placements.  It is much more involved than I would have ever imagined.

What is something most people probably don’t know about you?
I don’t have much time for hobbies with my 5 and 3 year old daughters keeping me busy.  However, when I have time, I enjoy refinishing furniture.  My latest obsession is painting with an airless paint sprayer which I’m currently using to refinish our patio set.

Thanks, Stephanie! You have added so much expertise to our office, and we couldn’t be happier to have you as part of our team!

Written by Kaitlyn Gahagen

How Do I Standout From All The Other Candidates During My Job Search? Wise Words from Our Rockstar Recruiter Brooke DeLucia.

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Brooke DeLucia has been a recruiter at ComputerPeople for over 20 years. She has seen it all and has worked with candidates from all over the world. We asked Brooke one simple question. What is the most important quality that a candidate can have to make them standout from the rest?

Brooke’s Response is gold.

“Drive & Professionalism.   Having the ability to sell yourself as a driven individual with the aptitude and hunger to learn can make all the difference.   Your body language can make or break an opportunity, no matter how qualified you are for the job. It’s still important to be respectful, attentive and professional when you are interviewing.  Don’t slouch in your chair, don’t pick lint off your suit, don’t chew gum or swear. It may seem basic but sometimes the people you least expect are the ones making these mistakes!”

Thanks for the words of wisdom, Brooke! Connect with Brooke Here.

 

 

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Written by Kaitlyn Gahagen

 

Applying for a new job? Don’t be surprised if you have to take a test.

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Your test-taking days are not over!

Personality tests are becoming more and more popular for candidates and new hires. Sometimes it is part of the hiring process, and sometimes it is post-hire for training and learning purposes. Either way, personality tests can be stressful because testers can begin to feel concerned that they have to answer the way management would want them to answer. However, this thought process does not work. Here are a few tips if you have to take a personality test.

  1. Be yourself. You cannot outsmart the test, so don’t try to. You want to answer truthfully so that you don’t end up looking indecisive or dishonest.
  2. Don’t rush. Personality tests can be boring and draining but you should try to take your time and do your best.
  3. Enjoy the opportunity for honesty. It is a lot easier to admit your faults to a screen than it is to a person, and no one will hold it against you for doing just that. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and letting your employers know what they are ahead of time will help them to set you up for success in the workplace.

You should not be afraid of a personality test. Be yourself, don’t rush, and enjoy the opportunity for open communication.

Have you ever had to take a personality test? What was it like?

 

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Written by Kaitlyn Gahagen