1. Ask a Recruiter: An Insider’s Guide to Getting Hired Co-sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the Brandeis International Business School

2. Agenda My background Michael Page overview Market trends Recruitment trends Recruitment process From the perspective of a recruiter Questions

3. Michael Page Financial Services - Boston

4. PageGroup PageGroup, comprised of Page Executive, Michael Page and Page Personnel, is a leading global recruitment specialist, providing a local, tailored service to all our clients large and small. Some clients we have placed with : Specialist recruiter since 1976 Over 45,000 permanent placements globally in the last 12 months 25 Specialist businesses Permanent Temporary Fixed-term contract 5,622 people 153 offices 35 countries

5. PageGroup Within our three businesses we have teams that specialize by profession, meaning that we offer true specialist expertise across the widest range of business areas. DISCIPLINES Recruitment levelsOur businesses Advisory Banking & Financial Services Engineering & Manufacturing Facilities Management Finance & Accounting Life Sciences Human Resources Information Technology Legal & Compliance Office Support Oil & Gas Procurement Supply Chain Real Estate & Construction Sales & Marketing

6. Recruitment Trends The global staffing market in 2013 was worth an estimated $416 billion U.S. staffing industry valued at $124.1 billion in 2014 122 firms generated a combined $69.4 billion in U.S. staffing revenue in 2015 55.9% of the market. The biggest shift in recruiting in the US has been the growth of social professional networks Priority is recruiting passive talent US is a global leader in recruiting passive talent 72% of talent acquisition leaders in the US say this is a top priority

7. Market Trends Compliance & Risk Front Office Banking Hedge Funds & Fund of Hedge Funds Technology Sales & Marketing Accounting & Finance

8. The Recruitment Process CANDIDATE CLIENT Business Development New clients Repeat business Consulting Compensation Market trends Competitors Short/long term growth strategy Placement Sourcing Referrals Job boards Headhunting Interview and placement process Vetting process Intermediary throughout process Negotiations Consulting

9. From a Recruiter’s Perspective Common Misconceptions Recruitment agencies ARE NOT human resources professionals A recruiter’s job is not to find you a job Tangible skills and experience vs. potential Your job search is a two way process Follow up Provide feedback Transparency Recruiters speak to and partner with dozens of people at a time Recruiters only hold so much power over the process

10. From a Recruiter’s Perspective LinkedIn Detailed title – division, coverage group, specialization, etc. Outline of responsibilities Summary Recommendations Resume Keywords Standard format Job Boards The Ladders Monster eFinancial Careerbuilder Follow up with your recruiter

11. Questions?

12. Next Steps Fill out satisfaction survey when leaving webinar Register for November webinar: Ask a Recruiter: An Insider’s Guide to Getting Hired How to Network When You Don’t Know What You Want to Do Presenter: Anna Graham Hunter, Career Happiness Coach Monday, November 9, 2015 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6341146708370475009 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6341146708370475009 Join Brandeis University Career Connections group on LinkedIn Brandeis undergraduate alumni: Call (781) 736-3618 to schedule free career advising appointment (in-person, phone or Skype)(781) 736-3618

13. Contact the Hiatt Career Center Alexandra Stephens Associate Director, Alumni Career Programs & Engagement Email: astephens@brandeis.eduastephens@brandeis.edu Phone: 781-736-3623 Website: alumni.brandeis.edu/careers Twitter: @HiattatBrandeis Facebook: www.facebook.com/HiattCareerCenterwww.facebook.com/HiattCareerCenter LinkedIn group: “Brandeis University Career Connections”