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September 04 Newsletter
September Newsletter
Welcome to Beaumont Consulting's monthly newsletter, keeping you up to date on all the news (and gossip!) and providing you with some helpful hints!!
September Temp of the Month
We have so many fabulous temps working for us and we regularly receive great feedback from the companies that we work with, so we acknowledge outstanding performance with our "Temp of the Month award".
Our September Temp of the Month award goes to Emma Hampton who is working at Challenger. Emma has received consistently excellent feedback with her appraisal stating that “she is the best temp yet”. She receives $100 vouchers from Velonz. Well done Emma.
Louise Guilfoyle, our Office Support Consultant, is pictured here presenting Emma with her certificate.
Questions for your Interview
There is always the opportunity to ask your potential employer questions at the end of the interview - remember the interview is a two way process, you need to be sure you want to join them too!
Write your questions down prior to the interview and take them with you. It is not a good idea to have no questions at all as doing so makes you appear passive rather than curious and interested.
Generally, it is unwise to ask about pay or benefits or other similar areas, as this could give the impression that you are more interested in what the organisation can do for you.
Suggested Questions:
1. What are the main objectives of the position?
2. What are the main responsibilities of the position?
3. What would you like done differently by the next person who fills this position?
4. What are the company's strengths compared to its competition?
5. What is the organisation's plan for the next five years, and how does this department fit in?
6. Could you explain your organisational structure?
7. What is the next stage in the recruitment process?
These questions are presented only as interviewing guidelines. They are meant to help you prepare for the interview. Some questions may or may not be appropriate for your interviewing situation. Most importantly, relax, be yourself, and before you know it, you'll be in your next job.
12 Dumb Questions Candidates Actually Asked
1. Is it possible for me to get a small loan?
2. What is it that your company does?
3. Can I see the break room?
4. What are your psychiatric benefits?
5. How many warnings do you get before you are fired?
6. Can you guarantee me that I will still have a job here a year from now?
7. Would anyone notice if I came in late and left early?
8. What does this company consider a good absenteeism record?
9. The job description mentions weekend work. Are you serious?
10. What is the zodiac sign of the company president?
11. How do you define sexual harassment?
12. Will my office be near an ice machine?
Go-Karting
Team Beaumont took to the track recently for a well-deserved team bonding event at Eastern Creek raceway (part of our work-hard / play-hard culture which the boss fully endorses...), and what an afternoon of fun we all had!
Confidence was a little lacking during the first few warm-up races, with the lads showing the girls the way. However, girl power overtook testosterone in a cloud of dust and fumes with the lap times falling as dramatically as the ego's became inflated, ready for the 15-lap final showdown.
None other than our very own Bridget Jones look-alike, Felicity the receptionist, took out the chequered flag. A close second was Lee, with Kath trailing in third.
Due to over-exertion in showing everyone how it was done during the first few races, a vindictive track official, and suspected tampering of my go-kart by Kath, I got the wooden spoon....yes beaten by no fewer than 7 girls...I won't mention that one of them (Leanne) has not even got her provisional license and can't legally drive cos that would just be too embarrassing....oops!
Anyway, it was a top day, and we strongly recommend it to anyone looking to bond their team, or inspire some friendly competition!
(Written by Neil Hanson, our Sales & Marketing Consultant, who can't drive as fast as the girls)
We’d Truly Love To Hear What You Have To Say!
We really want this newsletter to be an instrumental tool in assisting you with your job search. We do try to go the extra mile and include topics of interest which will hopefully assist you in securing that perfect job!!
However we can't assume to know what it is you require from us so this is your opportunity to get that extra information and tips you feel you need to make you stand out from the rest.
Please email any suggestions and ways to improve this newsletter to Debbie at debbie@beaumontconsulting.com.au so that it can be more beneficial to you - our VIP candidates!!
Recommend a Friend and Earn $100!!
MANY of you have already reaped the benefits by recommending your friends to us, and due to continued success we have extended this offer until Christmas.
Take the opportunity to earn an extra $100 (paid in vouchers from a store of your choice) by referring a family member or friend to Beaumont Consulting. If the recommended person is placed in a permanent role or a temporary role for two weeks or more, we’ll send you a $100 voucher to say thanks!
Remember, you can refer as many people as you like.
And Finally...
Don't forget to have a look at this weeks vacancies on the link below. http://www.beaumontconsulting.com.au/index.cfm/p/job_search
We hope you have a great day, thank you and keep in touch.