Jessica Wisdom’s Post

Dear Network and Job Applicants, If you are considering a career at Johnson Controls and are interested in any open roles, we would be delighted to hear from you. At Johnson Controls we believe it’s the people that make us exceptional and we are always on the lookout for great talent. There is, however, one tip and advice we would like to give, me and my furry assistant, Scratchy shown in the picture below. What I am going to say might seem obvious to some, whereas it is far from being so to others and it is something we keep seeing all the time. Here is our advice: if you apply for a role with Johnson Controls (or with any other organisation) and are invited for a call with a recruiter, do thorough research about our company. Research what we do, who we are, what products and services we deliver, what our values and principles are, etc. This will pay out in many ways. First, it will help you get to know us, and understand who we are and what we care about. Second, it will help you convince the recruiter that you are truly keen on working with us. It’s also a great way of showing your motivation and your interest. At Johnson Controls not only do we want to hire the best people from the market, but we also want to hire people who are enthusiastic about our products and services, who share our values, and who are excited about the opportunity of working with us. Do not get me wrong. Scratchy and me are fully aware of the ongoing “war for talent” and that most of you would interview for at least a few other positions in parallel to speaking with Johnson Controls. Despite this, I still want to reiterate, that showing your interest in our culture, values, and products would elevate your application to a higher level and increase your chances of securing a role with us. #WeAreJCI Philippe Leroy Ben Kilpatrick Stephen Davidson Mahen Boyagoda Beáta Brnová Jack Bloor Sean Barron

Hiring managers: How do candidates who apply for positions get experience without being given the opportunity for that experience? It's not a trick question, I'm just generally asking. What advice would you give someone who applies but is missing what you're looking for?

We have assisted several candidates in professionally navigating through their career transitions, as this is another service offered by my company. We are accessible every day of the week to support you with your hiring requirements. We are also here to cater to the needs of professionals (sales, managers & engineers) who are prepared to progress in their careers. #hiring #paperindustry #packagingindustry #chemicalindustry

𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗟 ✏️ Here at Synergy, our clients are extremely important to us so when we get great feedback, it reminds us why we do what we do! ❤️💙 👏 Gavin Dilkes MIRP CertRP Laura Naylor CertRP Tom Westbury #synergypersonnel #recruitment #hiring #jobvacancy #career #jobopening #nowhiring #jobhunt #employment #jobopportunity #jobinterview #recruitmentagency #newjob #officesupport #manufacturing #buildingservices

Don't miss out on amazing job opportunities because the title isn't exactly what you are looking for! 💯 When working with multi-national companies, job titles can often be confusing... For example, large consulting companies often have an army of people with the title 'VP'. In contrast, in other companies, there may be one VP with multimillion P&L responsibility who oversees a business unit of 100 people. Any employer who is serious about finding the best talent for a position wouldn't qualify candidates just based on their job title. As this doesn't accurately describe your skills or status! Anyone out there who is considering a change, but has put off by the job title, don't limit yourself! #Recruiting #Careers

A message to all hiring managers! I want to highlight the importance of follow-up and enthusiasm in a job candidate. As an HR professional, I've seen some candidates consistently following up on a position they applied and interviewed for, showing their genuine interest and eagerness to join your team. Here's why: 1⃣ The candidate is showing you they're genuinely enthusiastic about the role and your company. 2⃣ They're taking initiative, rather than waiting for opportunities to come to them. 3⃣ Their persistence suggests they'll bring the same dedication to their work. 4⃣ They're able to effectively express their interest and follow up without being pesky. 5⃣ They're not giving up, even after the interview. This shows they truly care about the position and your company's mission. The candidate's persistence and dedication are traits that deserve recognition. By hiring that candidate, you'll not only get a skilled professional but also someone who is invested in your company's success. Don't overlook the power of follow-up and enthusiasm! Give that candidate a chance, and you might just find your next team superstar! #HiringManagers #JobCandidates #FollowUp #EnthusiasmMatters #TeamPlayer #HiringTips

Many companies kick off new projects or hiring phases at the start of the month. By having your CV updated and ready to go, you ensure you’re among the first candidates they consider. Let’s make the most of the upcoming month and take that next step in your career journey!

𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 Recently, I was invited for an Interview for 𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗶𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿. With over 20 years of Experience in Sales and Account management, a proven track record in driving revenue growth, and expertise in managing strategic accounts, I was confident in my ability to contribute significantly to the company’s success. I invested time researching the company, its solutions, news, segments, annual reports, Case studies ensuring I could fully understand how to add value from day one. Moreover, I achieved the highest grade in the online Sales assessments. 𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗥 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁. The company promotes 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. However, despite meeting the qualifications and being ready to deliver, the decision not to move forward was based on internal fear and insecurity rather than merit. 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 have 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗛𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. This situation highlights a significant issue: many companies promote fairness, growth, and ethics externally, but fail to reflect these values in their decision-making processes. Research supports that such discrepancies—between what is said and what is done—damage employee trust and undermine company culture. The role I applied for was a clear match for my experience. Despite my willingness to accept even a lower compensation package, internal politics took precedence over the company's stated values of 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀. 𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: It is crucial to ensure that internal actions align with the values that are publicly promoted. The right candidates should be selected based on merit, skills, and the value they bring, not personal insecurities. Leadership is about fostering growth, not stifling it out of fear. Moreover, 𝗛𝗥 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀. #EthicalLeadership #HiringPractices #DiversityAndInclusion #CorporateCulture #IntegrityInBusiness #HiringManager #insecurity  #𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 #𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀

Are you interested in joining the Johnson Controls team? LinkedIn has just added a new feature to make it even easier for you to connect with us. ✔️ Go to the LinkedIn Johnson Controls page and click on the "About" tab ✔️ Scroll down to the "interested in working with us in the future?" ✔️ Click "I'm interested." Following the steps above will add a banner to your profile that is only visible to our recruitment team, letting us know that you are interested in potentially working for us. We are excited to help you find your next role at Johnson Controls. This feature will allow our team to identify talent more efficiently and match you with the perfect opportunity! #WeAreJCI #JohnsonControls

When hiring for a support role, most of your candidates will likely come from backgrounds outside of your industry, so your new assistant must have a growth mindset. The ability to figure things out, to try and try again, will not only benefit them but also save you time. When interviewing candidates, we look for people who discuss how they develop themselves as humans, not just as employees, who provide examples of turning difficult work situations into opportunities to improve processes, and who value feedback from previous supervisors and co-workers. These qualities are key to thriving in a support role. #growthmindset #executiveassistants