Topic: Effectively Handling the Most Critical Interview Questions – Part 1

Speaker: Jim Ashworth, Partner, Joseph Michaels International

Presentation:
In placing over 1,100 business professionals over the last 28 years, Jim Ashworth has conducted and documented over 5,000 interview follow-ups.  Very simply, he has learned that there are four areas of an interview that will determine which of typically 3-5 candidates will get hired.

In Part 1 of this two-part program, Jim will be covering the first two areas:  “Reasons for leaving previous positions” and “Tell me about yourself/why don’t you go over your resume.”  He will explain why traditional answers don’t work and how to more effectively handle these questions.  Jim plans to conduct multiple role plays on both these areas attendees can experience the differences and more positive outcomes.

Speaker's bio:
As Partner with Joseph Michaels International, Jim Ashworth plays a key role in placing senior level accounting and financial professionals with client companies within the North Texas area. Jim is well recognized within our industry as one of it’s top professionals. Jim Ashworth is a long-term member of The Pinnacle Society, a national organization with membership reserved to the top 75 in our profession. Jim’s work ethic, experience and passion for his work have allowed him to take an important role in the development of the consulting team at Joseph Michaels International. Jim is an active supporter of the business and accounting schools of his alma mater the University of Texas at Arlington. With a seemingly endless supply of energy Jim’s “hobbies” include work, community involvement, song writing, grandkids and the occasional round of golf.