A Professional Staffing Company TM

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A Professional Staffing Company TM
10 North Section Street, Ste 130 Fairhope,
Alabama 36532 [phone]
www.GatewaySourcing.com
Shannon Spinks President
Carlton Spinks Director
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Gateway Recruiting Disciplines
Information Systems/ Information Technology
Health Care
Finance
Marketing
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Outline 1) Economic Trend Data 2) How
Recruiters Work 3) Resumes, Cover Letter and
References 4) Interviewing Tips
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• Mobile Chamber Reflects 2008-2009 Accomplishments
• Recruitment and Expansion Efforts
• Atlantic Marine 250 new jobs - 21.2 million
  capital investment average annual salary of
  52,400
• Austal USA 1,000 new jobs - 254 million
  capital investment average annual salary of
  50,000
• C G Boatworks 150 new jobs - 1.3 million
  capital investment average annual salary of
  45,000
• Degussa 10 new jobs - 65 million capital
  investment average annual salary of 72,070
• EADS CASA 18 new jobs - 5.9 million capital
  investment average annual salary of 48,000
• Frascati Shops 5 new jobs - 5 million capital
  investment average annual salary of 30,470

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• Mobile Chamber Reflects 2008-2009 Accomplishments
• Praxair 6 new jobs - 38 million capital
  investment average annual salary of 64,000
• Ryla, Inc 1,200 new jobs - 8.5 million capital
  investment average annual salary of 21,754
• Silver Ships 10 new jobs - 790,000 capital
  investment average annual salary of 48,000
• SSAB 180 new jobs - 460 million capital
  investment average annual salary of 65,000
• Totals for 2008 2009
• New jobs 2,829
• Capital Investment - 856.6 million
• Average Annual Salary - 49,335
• credited to Mobile Chamber of Commerce

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Baldwin County Economic Highlights

• With the announcement of several large
  developments, Alabamas Gulf Coast has been
  brought forth upon the national stage.  It is in
  this environment that Baldwin County, with Mobile
  to the west and Pensacola to the east, finds
  itself prepared to play an increasing role in
  regional growth. 
• From 2006-2008
• 3,000 new condominiums and hotel rooms added
• 600 million impact to Gulf Shores and Orange
  Beach
• 3,600 new jobs
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• 4.53 million people visited Baldwin County in
  2008 spending 2.3 billion
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• International Paper announced plans for two 50
  year developments
• The Highlands in Spanish Fort, 11,000 acre mixed
  use development with 28,000 homes and an
  estimated 7,000 jobs by 2022
• Roan's Creek in Loxley a 5,600 acre development

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Baldwin County Economic Highlights - continued

• ThyssenKrupp AG is building a 4.65 billion steel
  mill in Mobile County with 2,700 employees and an
  estimated 5,500 indirect jobs in the region
• APM Terminals North America has completed the
  first phase of the expansion of the Mobile
  Container Terminal, a 300 million intermodal
  facility, set to employ 1,700.  
• Northrop Grumman is competing to be the prime
  contractor to build the KC-45 Air Force tanker
  with a 600 million investment employing 1,150
  with an estimated 3,000 indirect jobs regionally
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• Retirement Systems of Alabama opened the RSA
  Tower, a 35 story building, with over 650,000
  square feet of Class A office space, a 200
  million investment
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• Segers Aerospace made a 7 million investment to
  open a plant that will employ 100 workers
• Credited to Baldwin County
  Economic Development Alliance

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Forbes listed the city of Mobile as having the
fastest rate of growth of any metropolitan
area in the country 34 between 2007 and
2012.  The region is experiencing growth unlike
anything seen since the build-up during WWII.
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Gateway Sourcing
How Recruiters Work
Job Boards Monster Hot Jobs Career
Builder DICE Etc.
Resume Services / Placement Services
Networking Web 2.0 Social Networking Linked
In Facebook Twitter
Hiring Jargon Permanent Contract Temp Temp to
Hire Contract to Hire
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Raise the Bridge, or Lower the Water
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Resume Essentials credited to Joe Turner
, the author of "Job Search Secrets
Unlocked" Capture readers attention Drop the
long-winded paragraphs filled with "results
oriented" and "proven track record" clichés.
Create a short personal brand statement that
clearly summarizes who you are, your biggest
strength and the primary benefit you bring to an
employer.Prove itWhen you sell skills, you've
reduced yourself to a commodity, and commodities
always sell for the lowest price. Sell results
by speaking the employers' language, which is
"return on investment" or ROI. Make it
MeasurableList specific, measurable results
citing evidence examples of problems that you've
solved.Don't tell too muchLongwinded, off
focus, confusing - These are called "screenouts."
Your résumé's sole purpose is to get the reader
to pick up the phone to call you. If the résumé
doesn't clearly explain why you're the best fit
for the particular role, it doesn't belong there.
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• Interview Preparation
• Who are you meeting - Ask your recruiter in
  advance with whom you will be meeting, their
  position(s) and how long you should plan on being
  there.
• Arrive Early - Plan to arrive a few minutes
  early a late arrival for a job interview is
  inexcusable, so make sure you have detailed
  directions before you leave.
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• Show your enthusiasm. Clients look for people
  who love what they do, and who are excited at the
  prospect of a new project.
• Be assertive, not aggressive. Come across as
  someone who is enthusiastic and confident, but
  not a know it all.
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• Be prepared to answer specific questions, like
• What's the accomplishment of which you are most
  proud (keep it relevant)
• Your worst career mistake (and how did you
  handle the situation)
• Where do you see yourself in 2/5/10 years
• Be ready to discuss your strengths and
  weaknesses (we all have them)
• Tell the manager why he should hire you instead
  of someone else.

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• Focus on the Positives, but be conscious of the
  Negatives
• Less than professional personal appearance (A
  suit and tie is most appropriate for most
  interviews)
• Arrogant or condescending behavior
• Lack of interest and enthusiasm
• Lack of confidence and poise nervousness
• Rudeness lack of courtesy
• Criticism of past employers, managers, projects
  or technologies
• Inability to sustain a conversation
• Talking too much and not listening where
  appropriate interrupting
• Lack of commitment to fill the position at hand

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Cover Letters, References Follow up
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Gateway Sourcing
A Professional Staffing Company
Questions
Gateway Sourcing, LLC 10 North Section Street,
Ste 130 Fairhope, Alabama 36532 (251)
210-4401 www.GatewaySourcing.com