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Fortune magazine - How to find the right career coach

Posted by: "Alex Freund" alex@landingexpert.com   alexfreund10

Mon Sep 7, 2009 6:35 pm (PDT)



The current Fortune magazine has an article which may be of interest to some
of you. I agree with the vast majority of the subjects described in John
McKee's checklist except with # 8 Guarantee. A Career Coach should not
guarantee results similar to a doctor, psychiatrist or psychologist (except
a plastic surgeon,. perhaps?!). Career Marketing firms and alike, charging
exorbitant fees make you sign contracts. Often, their clients take legal
actions and in most of the cases they close shop. Period.

How to find the right career coach

Plenty of people claim to be qualified to help you make your next career
move. To make sure they can deliver the goods, heed these 9 tips.

By Anne Fisher <mailto:afisher@fortunemail.com> , senior writer

Last Updated: August 5, 2008: 9:30 AM EDT

(Fortune) -- Dear Annie: I've had a 14-year career in financial services,
but I just got laid off and I don't think it makes sense to look for another
job like my old one. (They're disappearing rapidly.) I'd like to get some
solid advice and coaching as I think about my next move -- including which
other industry I might be able to transfer my skills to -- so I've been
thinking about hiring a coach. But an Internet search turns up a bewildering
variety of choices. How do I pick the right one? -Goodbye to Banking

Dear G.B.: Alas, anyone can call himself or herself a career coach (or a
life coach), and many thousands of people do. So, as you've noticed, finding
someone who can help you reposition yourself and move your career forward
takes some diligence.

"Even many legitimate career coaches impart advice from a theoretical
perspective, since they have little or no field experience" in the areas
where they're presuming to counsel you," says John McKee
(www.johnmmckee.com), himself an executive coach with 30 years' experience.
To increase your chances of identifying a good coach, McKee offers this
checklist on what to look -- and look out -- for:

1. Work experience. Does the coach have real-world work experience that is
comparable to yours? McKee notes that about 80% of self-designated career
coaches have actually been trained in life coaching, and may have few
practical suggestions on how to help you achieve your work-related goals.

"If you needed surgery, would you rather have it done by someone who has
performed the operation before, or by someone who has only studied it?" asks
McKee.

2. Credentials. Choose a coach who belongs to trade organizations like the
International Coach Federation (ICF) and the Worldwide Association of
Business Coaches (WABC). These designations are a sign of some formal
training, and of adherence to general standards of professionalism.

3. Credibility. "Your coach should be active and visible in the industry,"
says McKee. Has he or she written any books? Published articles in, or been
interviewed by, major media? Been asked to speak at professional
conferences?

"Substantiating the person's reputation is crucial," says McKee. "You want a
coach for whom coaching was a first career choice, not a default choice that
he or she may not be 100% committed to."

4. Testimonials. Will the coach provide you with references from past
clients? If not, or if you're offered just one or two, beware: There may be
less there than meets the eye.

5. Methods. Some coaches insist that you come to their offices in person;
others will meet with you at the local coffee shop if you like, or work with
you by phone or e-mail. If you would prefer a particular approach to
meeting, make sure the coach you're considering offers it. McKee has doubts
about the value of group sessions, by the way: "To get the most bang for
your buck, it's generally better to conduct your sessions one-on-one."

6. Goals. "A good coach should be able to help you determine your overall
goals," says McKee. "Even before that, you should establish specific
milestones: When can you expect to see results, and what might those results
look like?" Otherwise, he says, you're just driving without directions.

7. Consultation. Your first encounter is critical in establishing the
chemistry -- or lack thereof -- with a coach, who after all will be sharing
intimate details of your life. "Take full advantage of the initial
consultation," says McKee. But keep in mind, that first meeting should be
free. "Anyone who charges for a first meeting raises a red flag," he says.

8. Guarantee. Say that, despite all your research, your work with the career
coach you select doesn't lead anywhere. In that case, what recourse will you
have? Will he or she refund your money, extend the term of service, or what?

"Try to find out in advance how often the person has had to give someone a
refund, and for what reason," urges McKee. "Many good coaches have been
obliged to do this, and those with integrity will be willing to explain
those situations without hesitation."

9. Fees. McKee points out that rates vary wildly, with coaches who target
middle managers charging anywhere from $75 to $500 for sessions that may
last an hour or a whole day. Some coaches want to meet with you just once or
twice, to help you figure out some first steps in a new direction, while
others work longer-term, on a weekly or monthly basis. Some provide you with
books or other materials to supplement your coaching sessions; others don't.
Make sure you understand up front how much you will be paying and for what.

"It's okay to be cost-conscious," says McKee, "but avoid being penny-wise
and pound-foolish." Don't just hire the least costly coach, in other words
-- especially if the intended goal of the coaching, or one of them anyway,
is to help you make more money.

Readers, what do you say? Have you ever hired a career coach? How did it
work out? Any advice for others who might be considering a coach? Post
<http://askannie.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/08/01/how-to-find-the-right-care
er-coach/> your thoughts on the Ask Annie blog.

Alex Freund

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Fw: Project Planner needed in CT #32857

Posted by: "Gordon Mann" gordym53@yahoo.com   gordym53

Mon Sep 7, 2009 6:39 pm (PDT)



Contact the recruiter
Gordon J Mann Jr.
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From: "daniel.zetazate@axelon.com" <daniel.zetazate@axelon.com>
To: gordym53@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2009 3:53:52 PM
Subject: Project Planner needed in CT #32857

09/03/2009
Good Afternoon,
My name is Daniel and I'm a recruiter at Axelon Services Corporation, formerly known as Algomod Technologies. Our records show that you have experience that is relevant to one of my current openings.
Position Title: Project Planner (#32857)
Zone / Line: Molecular Medicine/ Clinical Research
Location: Groton/New London
Duration: 6 to 12 month contract

Position Purpose
Project Planners are accountable for generation and maintenance of project schedules and project resource forecasts to enable the Molecular Medicine Project Team to deliver projects on time. Project Planners will ensure that robust project plans are created in accordance with the Molecular Medicine Portfolio Management specifications. They are responsible for maintaining accurate schedules and resource information within planning systems. Project Planners may produce various levels of schedules/plans and other related reports. Project Planners are also responsible for performing critical path analyses, scenario planning of timelines & resource demand to enable optimum use of resources & efficient delivery of project milestones.
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to the Head of Operations in Molecular Medicine.
• Partners with members of Project Teams to ensure accurate project planning, alignment among lines/disciplines within Molecular Medicine in terms of resource demand/allocation, and reporting.
• Coordinates with the Portfolio Management Lead to capture relevant information and milestones in the Molecular Medicine Portfolio Management system.
• Supports the Head of Operations by providing regular information updates, analysis and interpretation of planning and forecasting data to enable team, line & portfolio decision making.
• The Project Planner has broad stakeholder interfaces to ensure high integrity plans and accurate resource estimates that enable mitigation of potential issues and results in the on-time delivery of Molecular Medicine projects.

Resources Managed (budget and FTEs):
This position has no direct reports

Primary Duties:
• Creates project plans that ensure team/line alignment and enable effective planning and operational execution – includes high level, as well as detailed schedules.
• Raises schedule conflict issues & resource peaks/troughs appropriately for resolution.
• Directly participates in and contributes to project and protocol teams to discuss, review, and optimize project schedules, and resource management plans.
• Monitors progress of project activities towards next project milestone, anticipates and highlights potential variances.
• Supports critical path analyses, and understanding the impact, partners with the project team to identify/recommend solutions to issues or slippage.
• Performs scenario planning of timelines & resource demand for projects to enable optimum use of our pool of resources, thereby ensuring efficient delivery of project milestones.
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• Works with the Portfolio Management Lead to improve/enhance the design and development of Molecular Medicine planning/resourcing tools, templates, guidelines, etc.
• Supports the MM Group in the implementation of new planning/resourcing tools, templates, guidelines, etc.
• Promotes teams and lines taking ownership of data within the resource management/planning tools and processes to help them in the management and delivery of their projects
• Provides timely reporting to the project leads, alerting them to the possibility of endangered/missed or conflicting milestones, as well as critical path activities.
• Ensures regular information updates, analysis and interpretation of planning, forecasting and resource data to project/study teams and others.
• Produces what-if scenario analyses (base, optimistic and pessimistic cases) based on information provided by members of the project team in an effort to negotiate and reach agreement on a realistic, yet aggressive, plan or schedule.
• Establishes plan baselines, and works with project/study teams to capture root causes for variance.

Training & Education Preferred:
Bachelors level degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years previous project planning or related experience.
• At least 3 years experience in pharmaceutical development is preferred.
• Trained/experienced in negotiation, facilitation and managing matrix team dynamics.
Prior Experience Preferred
Experience within one or more technical role(s) within mainstream drug development
• Proven track record of planning/managing complex projects
• Financial and resource management experience
• Technical proficiency in the use of project planning/management tools and systems (e.g. Microsoft Project).
• Technical proficiency with regards to utilization of software systems and tools

If you are qualified, available, interested, planning to make a change, or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications and interest, please respond via email to daniel.zetazate@axelon.com , even if we have spoken recently about a different position. If you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP. Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Daniel Zetazate
Axelon Services Corporation

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Axelon Services Corporation
116 John Street
New York, NY 10038
daniel.zetazate@axelon.com

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Fw: SA41358---Technical Architect---BLOOMFIELD, CT

Posted by: "Gordon Mann" gordym53@yahoo.com   gordym53

Mon Sep 7, 2009 6:42 pm (PDT)



Contact the recruiter directly
Gordon J Mann Jr.

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My name is Sanjeev and I'm an IT recruiter at American Cyber Systems.
The job is located in BLOOMFIELD, CT with one of our Fortune 500 direct client. They are looking for a Technical Architect and the following is a more detailed description of the job.
Duration: 6 months

JOB DESCRIPTION

Accountable for the integration and coordination of local area and wide area networks for the organization.

Performs as top level technical contributor/Subject matter expert with advanced knowledge and experience in the area of local and wide area networking, communications, and related hardware/software.

Candidate is responsible for developing the technical architecture including the necessary detailed design, and implementation plan.

Candidate is responsible for conducting the selection, installation, and management of the hardware, software, and telecommunications systems to meet business requirements within Client technical specifications.

He/She must be capable of utilizing independent judgment and discretion to recommend the acquisition of new hardware, software, and/or telecommunications systems.

Additionally, must be capable to interact with Client Information Security to develop the requisite network security and access procedures.

Utilizing independent judgment and discretion, assists with the design, engineering and development of information technology solutions.

Candidate will support the design, analysis, development and/or implementation phase of engineering infrastructure solutions for small projects.

He/She assists in troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure compatibility issues based on system architecture, project requirements, and the customer's expectations.

May assist in the diagnosis and correction of application/network problems, and pilots of new technology involving mainframe, midrange, desktop, server, network data, voice, messaging, web, database, or output/receiving.

The candidate must deal well with ambiguity, while making sound decisions and be quick to develop organizational agility.

Candidate must have demonstrated customer focus and demonstrated the ability to deliver high quality results.

CISCO experience required, CCIE, or CCNA desired. Experience with multiple Telecom Carriers (Telecommunication, Telecommunication) is required.

LAN/WAN wireless experience is desired.
Virtual Server/Virtual Desk top experience is desired.

Some off shift work for implementations will be required

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and 4 or more years experience in all phases of infrastructure network management or its equivalent in education and work experience.

Required Certifications:
Certification One:CCNP
Certification Two:CCIE

Skills:
Skill Experience Need
1)LANExpert Required
2)WANExpert Required
3)WirelessIntermediate Desired
4)Virtual server/desktopIntermediate Desired
5)CCNPExpert Required
6)CCIEExpert Required

Thanks and Regards

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Sanjeev Mishra
AMERICAN CYBERSYSTEMS INC.
100 Crescent Center Parkway
Suite 200
Tucker, GA
Phone: 678 553 8937
sanjeev.mishra@acsicorp.com
www.acsicorp.com

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Fw: 1283 Systems Integration Test Engineer Consultant 09-00670 New Y

Posted by: "Gordon Mann" gordym53@yahoo.com   gordym53

Mon Sep 7, 2009 6:45 pm (PDT)



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Gordon J Mann Jr.
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Dear Candidate,

My name is Nancy and I'm a recruiter at IT Staffing, Inc. Our records show that you are an experienced professional who may qualify for one of my current openings. We have obtained your contact information from a Job Board where you have posted your resume.
The opening is located in New York,NY.

Rate is $50-55 per hour 1099/CTC

The Job Description is as follows:

ITS is working with a leading financial exchange company and currently, we are recruiting a dynamic individual to join their User Interfaces team as a System Integration Test Engineer. The qualified individual will be responsible for designing, documenting, and executing system integration tests and performance profiling tests. The qualified candidate must possess strong communication, technical, and ownership skills.

Responsibilities to include:
- Design system integration tests for User interfaces and back-end components
- Generate system integration test and performance profiling plans
- Execute system integration tests
- Analyze and document test results
- Work efficiently with software development teams
- Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary technical teams
- Effective use of in-house and 3rd party tools for testing, including tools to automate UI testing

Required Skills
* Strong software system testing and performance profiling background
* Strong knowledge of Windows
* Effective analysis skills
* Ability to resolve issues independently
* Excellent communication skills
* Knowledge and experience with Software Development Life Cycle methodologies
* Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. TCP\IP, Multicast etc)
* Relational database and query composition

A plus:
* Experience configuring and using tools to automate user interface testing a big plus
* Experience with high throughput \ low latency trading systems a big plus
* Messaging software: 29West, Tibco EMS, MS MQ
* FIX protocol knowledge
* Linux knowledge & experience

Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

If you are qualified, available, interested, or planning to make a change, please send your resume to nancy.fitzpatrick@itstaffinc.com. ********************************************************
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I will review the resume and call you if I have any questions regarding your expertise.
Please include your status ie- Perm Resident, Citizen or H1 Visa. Looking forward to speaking with you.

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Nancy Fitzpatrick
Technical Recruiter
IT Staffing, Inc.
5 Bliss Court, Suite 200
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
National Staffing Solutions for Information Technology

nancy.fitzpatrick@itstaffinc.com

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Fw: Information Security Analyst Needed 6 Mos COntract In Livingston

Posted by: "Gordon Mann" gordym53@yahoo.com   gordym53

Mon Sep 7, 2009 6:46 pm (PDT)



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Our client has an immediate need for a Information Security Analyst.

Duration: 6 months+
Location: Livingston NJ

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities


Job Description:



Duties and Responsibilities:

- Primary duties revolve around monitoring / adding reports to the SEM device (RSA Envision) which monitors events from our system and application logs. There are e-mailed alerts such as anti-virus and other daily reports which require login such as account creation and deletion.

- Monitoring and reporting on Ready Key Pro (Card access system)

- Annual Security Awareness training for all employees & Security 101 for new hires (in person or webex)

- Security news and warnings (email)

- Maintain Security information repository (intranet)

- Assist with audit coordination and reporting (SAS-70, SOX)

- Security SOPs, RFPs, and any requests for SLX security information

- Backup for patching monitor (Monitor the patch lists, emails and procedure)

- Researching patch management

- Security monitor of NHCTT forms (termination process)

- Security Monitor of Change Management projects and procedure

- Security Monitor of IRC, VPN, Webmail, and remote access authentication

- Security monitor of IDS, Virus scanner, and Production and Development server logs

- Monitor backup successes and failures

- Monitor and educate on media labeling, usage, and destruction.

- Provide Risk Assessments for Projects

- Forensics/Investigations & Incident Response (ex. AES certificate of destruction, security breach

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Sincerely,

Wendy Duarte
Director, Permanent Placement
BlueWolf Group
220 Fifth Ave
15th Floor
New York, NY 10001
wendyd@bluewolf.com
http://www.bluewolfgroup.com

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