MASTER
 
 

CSIX Recruiter-Led Interview Workshop (July 31, 2012)

By CSIX Connect (other events)

Tuesday, July 31 2012 3:30 PM 7:00 PM PST
 
ABOUT ABOUT

Online ticket sales are now closed, but you can still attend the event even if you haven't registered.  Please arrive at the event site by 3:30PM on Tuesday, and purchase your tickets there.

 

CSIX Connect invites you to attend our upcoming Interview Workshop, featuring staff and contract recruiters from a number of local companies, including SanDisk, Kforce, Twitter and Resolvit.

 

In this 3 hour workshop event top Bay Area recruiters (with open jobs to fill) will conduct a hands-on, practical workshop for a limited number of attendees on how to behave and answer questions in employment interviews.

 

What do recruiters and hiring managers think of you as you answer their interview questions? How can you respond more effectively?

 

Come find out!

 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Time/Date:  4:00PM (sharp) to 7:00PM on Tuesday, July 31st
Pre-event:  3:30PM to 4:00PM - Networking and Coffee
Where:  SEMI / SolarTech Building • 3081 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134 • 408-943-6900
Registration:  Required
Cost:  Five Dollars online, Ten Dollars at the door

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


This workshop is all about interviews and how to create the best, most effective image of yourself during this critical phase of the hiring process.  It presumes you have already drafted at least one current resume (bring 3 copies with you), have prepared answers to the kinds of questions typically asked in employment interviews, and are ready to refine them into a more effective self-presentation. 

 

The intent of the workshop is to provide honest, practical and direct feedback. What you are doing right, what you are doing wrong, and what do you need to do to perform better?

 

The event will begin at 4PM with a short teaching session. Then attendees will then break out into smaller groups, each led by a recruiter. About six attendees in each group will be allowed to practice their interview skills through 1-on-1 practice interviews, which their recruiter will conduct. The “candidate” will get personal critiques by their recruiter, who will provide candid feedback and coaching. All in the group will be able to watch, learn and ask questions about the practice interviews. The event will close with an all-attendees  Q & A session to clarify how candidates are being viewed in the market today.

 

Each attendee who participates as a “candidate” will be asked three questions. The first two will be often asked questions, which will be e-mailed to all pre-registered participants before the event so everyone can prepare answers. The third will be unknown to the “candidate”, and may include questions that make no sense, or that require the candidate to think quickly on their feet, so participants can also work on how to handle these situations.

 

Remember, this is about honest feedback and hands-on review. Advice given to one will be shared with all. If you are shy, attend and listen to what is being said; active participation is encouraged but not required.

 

There is only time for a limited number of people to answer questions, but room for many more to listen and learn. If you want to attend, select either a “candidate” or an “observer” ticket here.

 

The price for attending the workshop is $5.00 when purchased online (here) in advance of the event. Should there be additional spaces available on the day, admission will be $10.00 (cash only, at the door) on a first come, first served basis.

 

Whether you’ve had one interview or dozens, you always wonder ‘what did the recruiters and hiring managers think of me?’ Why did or didn’t I make the cut? How can I improve my odds?

 

Come find out!


 

Note: If you have a financial hardship that impacts your ability to pay for this event, a limited amount of scholarship funding might be used to let you register online. Please email [email protected] for more information.

 

CSIX Connect Cancellation Policy: Purchased tickets cannot be returned. Watch www.csix.org for further event information.