Monday, April 27, 2009

[NE-Financial-Services-IT-Jobs] Digest Number 290

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1.: Emailing Your Resume From: Gary Wright - Wright Associates

2.: Database Developer - SQL Server - .Net (VB or C#) - Boston, MA Area From: Gary Wright - Wright Associates

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1.: Emailing Your Resume

Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net wrightassociates

Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:51 am (PDT)

Emailing Your Resume

When searching for a job, there is nothing more frustrating than emailing
resumes and never receiving responses. For this reason, I took the time to
ask recruiters, hiring managers, and human resources representatives the
mistakes job seekers make when applying for a position electronically. Below
are the main points I got from the discussions.

a.. Not reading directions before applying. Some hiring organizations have
specific guidelines. Don't dismiss the guidelines just because you don't
agree with them or don't understand the purpose. When applying for a
position you have to follow their rules. So when the classified states that
you need to designate a specific position you are interested in or your
application won't be considered, be sure to include one. This means that if
you are interested in more than one position don't toy with the idea of
providing a list of positions you are willing to interview for. Choose the
position you are most qualified and interests you more.

Classified ads also indicate an email address you should send the resume.
The email address provided is usually of screener and I understand your
hesitancy in submitting your resume to an individual who doesn't have hiring
authority. Because of this, you may decide to call the company and get the
manager's name for the department that has the open position and email the
resume directly to her. Smart move, but your suaveness may backfire. The
hiring manager may choose to delete. To cover your bases, email your resume
to both the manager and the email provided in the job description.

a.. Cancel the email verification system you have installed. You know the
program. The one where the email sender (in this case the hiring
organization) receives a notice indicating that in order for the recipient
(that's you) to receive the email the sender needs to click on a link and
type in a verification code. Interviewers are very busy and they will not
take the extra steps to ensure that you receive their email unless you are a
candidate that they can't live without. And the reality is that qualified
candidates are a dime a dozen so you have to make it easy for an interviewer
to reach you. Cancel the email verification while conducting a job search
and deal with the unwanted emails from Nigeria asking if you are interested
in a business proposal. If you choose not to, it can cost you the interview
you have been waiting for.

a.. The following tips seem so simplistic, but these mistakes happen time
and time again: (1) when searching for a job don't change your email address
and then email your potential employer about the change. Keep your email
address until your job search is over. The likelihood that a hiring manager
is going to find your resume and insert your new email address is virtually
non-existent (2) your subject line should read professionally, such as Linda
Matias Resume for Career Coaching or Resume Writing Position (3) don't email
more than one hiring organization within the same email. Take the time to
send each one out personally and finally (4) if the organization requests a
Word attachment, make sure you name the attachment has a professionally,
such as matias.linda.resume.doc.

Linda Matias

Author of How to Say It: Job Interviews (Prentice Hall Press), Linda Matias
is qualified to assist you in your career transition, whether it be a
complete career makeover, interview preparation, or resume assistance. You
can contact Linda directly at linda@careerstrides.com or visit her website
www.careerstrides.com for additional career advice and to view resume
samples.

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2.: Database Developer - SQL Server - .Net (VB or C#) - Boston, MA Area

Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net wrightassociates

Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:06 am (PDT)

Please feel free to refer this position to your associates – Referrals
appreciated.

04-24-2009

Position Title

Database Developer – SQL Server - .Net (VB or C#) – Boston, MA Area – Up to
$100K+ DOE

Up to $100K DOE + Bonus

Local Candidates Only

Company

Mid-Sized, successful, and growing Boston based global investment management
company – Great Company – Lots of Upside – Excellent Compensation Package –
Bonus

Position Responsibilities - Summary

The Research Systems Group provides development and support to various
Investment Divisions in all areas of the investment process, including
research, portfolio construction and optimization, pre and post trade
analytics, trading, middle and back office.

The Database Developer would work closely with business users, developers
and third parties to identify areas where technology could be leveraged to
enhance the investment process. The candidate would design and implement
database systems and software solutions used for research, analysis, and
trading.

Position Responsibilities – Detailed

· Propose and design financial data solutions and interfaces.

· Architect, build or expand existing database systems for research,
trading and operations functions across the firm.

· Implement applications based on the solutions proposed and work
closely with users to test and integrate the applications into the current
production environment.

· Support the applications developed as well as legacy systems.

Required Skills and Competencies:

· Undergraduate degree in technology discipline.

· 2 years experience developing database applications.

· Experience designing and building database systems.

· Experience developing applications with Microsoft SQL Server as a
backend.

· Experience with .NET (VB or C#) - Investment Management Experience
Required.

· Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting
Services or Analysis Services.

· Proven ability to deliver quality applications based on given time
estimates.

· Ability to provide creative solutions and desire to keep up with
advances in technology.

· Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.

· Mathematics or other analytical background would be a plus.

· Knowledge of Matlab preferred.

Compensation

Up to $100K + Bonus - Comprehensive Benefits Package

No Sponsorship Available – US Based Applicants Only - No Relocation
Available – Local Candidates only

Contact Information

Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates

Phone - (508) 761-6354

Email - replywrightassociates@verizon.net - WEB Site –
www.wrightassociates.org

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