If you’re having trouble finding a job in or around Columbus, Dawson is the first place you should go.  Each one of our divisions is the busiest they have ever been and on the hunt for qualified candidates…like you!

If you’re interested in Accounting & Finance, Creative, IT, Industrial, Office, Healthcare or Call Center give us a call! We have new jobs, hiring events and news everyday – see here!

For starters, we have some hiring events happening this week!

Hiring Event for our Office Division – Click here

Job Fair for our Industrial Division – Click here

Internal Hire for our IT Division – Looking for Sales Reps and Recruiters to join our team! ...

After an interview, most job seekers will be pegged with the following questions:

Should I send an email saying thank you or a handwritten card?

If I don’t hear from them, when should I follow up?

How should I check in? Email or phone?

These are all natural and normal questions!   So lets get to answering them, shall we?

You should ALWAYS send a handwritten thank you card to EVERY person you sat down and interviewed with.  In a perfect world, you will receive a business card from your interviewers and should thank each and every one of them for their time.  If you didn’t get contact information, quickly write down or remember the person’s first name for the name to address on the envelope.   I am not saying emails are wrong and if you would like to follow-up via email right away, go for it, but also send a card.

It is good to look eager and interested in the role you have interviewed for, but not too eager.  Give the employer a couple days to breath, review and make...

For all job seekers out there, old and new, the opportunity for a job interview is both exciting and a little nerve racking.   You do your duties of reviewing the company website, walk through your resume, study the job description and prepare yourself for answers to some common interview questions.  

Some tips:

Why should I hire you?   This question can cause you to freeze because you don’t know what topic you should touch upon; personality, skill set, experience?  This situation is the perfect example of why you should read through the job description you’re applying for and make your own set of notes on the side.  Highlight that you have experience in the published “job requirements” and concentrate on the responsibilities in your potential new role and say how you’ve done them in the past and really enjoyed them.  Finally, bring a new idea to the table “I was reading over the job description and I really think my past experience in XYZ could apply and improve this role.”  Marvelous! Coming to...

Here at Dawson, we are living proof that the economy in Columbus is speeding up at a rapid rate.  We are busier than ever and if you, or anyone you know, are looking for work…please check us out!

Each and every one of our divisions has clients with ASAP needs for full-time contract, part-time and permanent job openings. 

Dawson is also hiring INTERNALLY (permanently) for Recruiting and Sales reps for each of our divisions: Office, IT, Accounting & Finance, Creative, Healthcare and Industrial.

Contact us via phone at 614-255-1400 to get directed to a recruiter or personally email one of our recruiters in the division of your choice!

I know…how many times can those of us who have a job, preach and give their knowledge to those that don’t?  Seems like a broken record, but hear me out…I won’t lie.

It’s no secret that finding a job is still hard and finding one that you actually like is even harder.  Job seekers are taking jobs that they don’t even want, but do so to pay the bills and live life; the position is usually less than desirable, but it’s better than nothing.  Well, here are some tips for job seeking life: 

It’s not what you know, it’s WHO you know – this statement is, has been and always will be TRUE.  An “in” is an in no matter how big or small.  Do you have friends and family that have jobs?  Great, ask them to poke around for you.  Friends with jobs, have other friends with jobs and so on.  Don’t be discouraged about stating that you’re searching for work…at one point, the person you’re talking to was in the exact same boat.

Job Fairs– If you hear about job fair…go!  Doesn’t matter if it doesn’t apply to what...

TalentRooster Video Interview’s have been a big part of Dawson’s recruiting efforts for years now and it’s true, you can’t keep a good thing quiet!

TalentRooster has gained a lot of press and attention for their innovative services and just recently, received the opportunity to partner with JC Penney on their rebranding journey.

Read JC Penney Press Release here

Sign up to make your own Video Interview here!

Dawson is hiring for 200+ jobs in Columbus! 

We will be having OPEN INTERVIEWS:

Thursday and Friday (23^rd and 24^th) 9am-3pm

All next week (February 27^th-March 1^st) 9am-5pm

Please stop by our Olentangy office and talk with a recruiter about your next career move!

The question of “what is appropriate to wear to an interview” is one asked by every type of job seeker (young and old) and it’s important to pay attention to detail.  Whether you’re interviewing at a CPA firm or an ad agency that wears jeans every day, it’s important to overdress for your main entrance. 

Let’s start at the top, shall we?

Hair

Women – If your hair is down, make sure it’s brushed, styled and obvious that you showered.  If the hair is up, avoid the “messy look” and make the hairspray your friend; take that extra 5 to impress your interviewer.

Men – Make sure you have a fresh haircut or be sure those longer locks are styled to perfection. 

 

Clothing

Ladies & Gentlemen – All clothing should be fitted, ironed, tucked in (if the style calls for it) and of proper length.  Ladies, nothing too low-cut either; let’s keep it professional!

I’m not saying you have to throw on a suit, but make sure what you are wearing looks its best.  Taking time on...

Whether you’re a first time job seeker or deep into your career, it helps to “refresh” our brains of the basics when it comes to interviewing for a job.  Some tips?

Arrival:  Show up to your interview 5-10 minutes early.  Anything more or less than this is running the risk of looking too eager or unorganized.

Cell Phones/Pagers/Laptops:  Doesn’t matter if you’re in your interview or sitting in the lobby, you are not to pay attention to any technology.  Silence (better yet, turn off) all of your gadgets before you even enter the building.  You can be unconnected from the outside world and commit your time to your interviewer…they are doing the same for you!

Beverage in Hand: Do not (I repeat, do not) bring your morning java into an interview.  First off, it’s distracting and second, If you can’t part with your daily jolt for an interview, what does that say about your priorities?  Actions speak louder than words…food for thought.

Eye Contact: Be confident, but not cocky.  Maintaining...

With a new year comes new goals, promises and lifestyle changes.  If a new job is on your list, then keep reading!

Here is what each of our divisions is hiring for today:

 

Office – Office Assistant, Customer Service, Administrative Assistant, Marketing Director, Workforce Management and Executive Admin

Industrial – Machine Operator, Forklift Driver, Operations Manager, Pick/Pack, General Warehouse and General Labor

IT – Oracle DBA, Jr .NET Developers (C#, ASP .NET) and Helpdesk

Accounting & Finance – Recruiter for Internal Hire, Auditor, Staff Accountant and Billing Coordinator

Creative – Account Manager, Sr. Web Designer, PowerPoint Guru and E-Marketing/Internet Manager

Call Center – Outbound, Bilingual, German and Collections

 

Make sure to follow us on Twitter for daily updates on each of our divisions! 

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