Job searching can be difficult Turn to Summit Employment Professionals if you are seeking a new career path or are looking for employment options. We have a team of recruiting professionals that search for a job that perfectly fits your needs, careers goals, interests, and more. We diligently search and find roles that will push you further towards your goals and help support you in this new adventure. We have our finger on the pulse for businesses looking to hire and we know what exactly they are looking for. Our blog shares helpful information we have gathered from our recruiting experience to help you be more prepared to take that next leap in your career. Interview like a pro Interviews can be scary! So much pressure for just a short conversation with someone. Feeling prepared and confident before an interview can be a huge key to your success in nailing the interview and solidifying the job. Follow these what-not-to tips to set yourself up for a successful interview. What not to say in an interview: Speak negatively about yourself Businesses want to hire people who are confident in themselves, and they want to hear about your strengths. Instill confidence in their decision to hire you by speaking highly of yourself. Find the balance between being honest about your strengths and weaknesses without sounding like you’re bashing yourself. Criticize your previous employer Keeping the interview professional can go a long way when becoming a candidate for the job. Do not say “yeah I hated my last job, they were mean to me, and I just had to get out of that place”. This shows them that you have no problem openly criticizing your employer and you could seem difficult to work with. If you had a bad experience quickly touch on why and focus on the positive of the situation, like how excited you are for this new opportunity and you’re ready to move forward towards a better career path, etc. I don’t have any questions Come to the interview with 3-5 follow up questions. This shows them that you are interested and engaged in learning about them, the company, and the job itself. If you are nervous and think you’ll forget your questions, bring a small notepad with you. If they’ve covered everything about the specific job role, ask the interviewer about themselves. What’s their favorite part about working there? […]

Whether you want to change careers or find you’re unemployed; Summit Employment can help you land the right job, with the right company. We have a custom interview process to help us determine your skills, experience, past performance, and more. This gives us the needed information to set you up for success and connect you with jobs you actually want! Learn more about us here. One scary part of the career change process is the interview. Help calm your nerves and boost your self-confidence with a professional outfit. You only get one first impression – and those matter when interviewing for a future job. Looking professional will show your interviewer that you are prepared to put your best foot forward and knock the interview out of the park. How you present yourself is a key factor in the success of your interview. A smart, pulled-together appearance can help convince the hiring manager that you’re a good fit for the company. Be overprepared for your interview by knowing exactly what to wear. You’ll look more professional and ready to answer any of their questions. Examples of what to wear to a job interview A shirt with a collar Dress pants or any pants that aren’t jeans Women – dresses, shoes without laces, skirts, heels, pantsuits Dress shoes or boots Minimal jewelry   Places to shop in the Wichita, Kansas area If you’ve never had to dress business casual before then you’re probably asking, “where do I go shopping for these items?”. Start with looking in your closet and try to make what you already have work. No need to go buy a whole new outfit. But if you’re needing some new items here are a few places you can look: Dillard’s clearance Be prepared to spend some time digging for gems. There are tons of options and a wide range of brands and styles. You’re bound to find quality items from brand names for a great price. Located in Towne West Square. Uptown cheapskate A secondhand store that hand picks each clothing item they sell in their store. They’re organized and even color-code all their clothes – so you don’t feel overwhelmed when looking for specific pieces you may need. Choose from quality clothes that are trendy but also at a good price point. They have several locations around the Wichita area. Plato’s closet A similar concept to Uptown Cheapskate. They […]