Michael Timmes

Jennifer Hill asks Michael Timmes about what critical skills recent college graduates should focus on in order to be hired. Michael says that it all starts with self awareness. Michael then shares that great leaders need to learn to develop empathy and compassion. Finally, he suggests creating a “mission statement” for yourself and seeing how that “mission statement” aligns with the values of the organization you are interviewing with.

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Michael Timmes is a senior human resource specialist with Insperity. In his role, Michael provides strategic HR guidance and coaching to Insperity clients seeking to develop their human capital. His specialty areas include employee relations, coaching, talent acquisition, career development and performance management. Michael holds a master's degree in Human Resources Management from Rutgers University and a Certified Professional Coaching designation from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). He is also the current president of the Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources a Society for Human Resource Management.