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Article: Job Interview Tips: Why Should Employers Hire You? (Associa

Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net   eric_s_nilsson

Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:02 am (PST)



Job Interview Tips: Why Should Employers Hire You?

What to Say When Asked What You Bring to a Company

By Kori Rodley Irons

All those interview questions can be overwhelming and we all know that
actually getting the interview is only half the battle--we still need to
perform well and come across as someone that the interviewer actually wants
to hire. It can seem like knowing the "right" answers is a secret mystery.
Do you answer honestly? Try to be humorous and creative? What do you say
when asked to tout your good qualities and explain why you think you should
be the one chosen for the job? For those of us brought up to be humble and
NOT say what we think we do well out loud, this can be an incredibly
challenging question!

It might help to think of this question NOT as a way to brag about how
fabulous you are, but to share what positive qualities you have that you
think will be an asset to the company. It will help if you do a little
research and have a pretty good understanding of what the company does,
their mission and where they might be heading in terms of short and
long-range planning. This way, you can focus on how your skills, attributes
and unique combination of job experiences will help them to accomplish what
they are setting out to do.

Keep in mind that while it is important to share your personality qualities
such as honesty, being hard-working, etc., it is just as important to share
your job skills and to point out how some of your previous work, volunteer
or educational experiences may be helpful to the company. If you have been
in a similar situation or faced something extremely challenging, you may be
able to turn that into a strong point why you SHOULD be hired. Overcoming
something difficult, working with a start-up company, or having worked a
variety of positions can all be packaged into a positive combination of
"good things" that you could bring to a prospective employer.

Since this is a fairly common question asked during job interviews, why not
take some time to consider how you could answer this question in a variety
of situations. What are your strongest skills and attributes? What are the
unique skills and experiences you can share with an employer? Of course, you
will want to put a positive spin on what you have to offer but it is okay to
be honest too. If you have a tendency to be a perfectionist, how can you
turn this into a positive attribute to bring to a new job? (close attention
to detail, ability to stay committed until a job is done, adherence to
deadlines, etc.)

Employers ask this question because they want you to tell them why you are
different, better or a closer fit than other candidates for the job
position. It is up to you to know yourself well enough to share with them
why you really ARE the better fit for the company.

_____

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IT Business Analyst in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Posted by: "Tom Bley" tombley@hotmail.com   pierres1010

Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:05 am (PST)




Please contact the recruiter directly.

Best Wishes,

Tom Bley

Project / Program Manager
Cell (973) 919-1252

From: nick@huntsvillesearch.com
To: tombley@hotmail.com
Subject:
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:32:17 -0500

Good Morning!
Its been awhile since we last spoke and I wanted to see if you or someone you know might have an interest in a long term contract position with one of my clients. If you have the right experience and are interested please send your updated resume and rate requirements to me. I will follow up shortly. Have a great day! Thank you!

Title: IT Business Analyst

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Duration: At least 1 year - possibly much longer.

Description:

The Business Analyst (healthcare) position will be responsible for providing Business process specification, solve complex business problem, analyze and find root cause of any and support for all of our medical collection systems including in house developed systems as well as off the shelf products. They will be responsible for overall application ownership and growth.

Skills:

Ø BS/ MBA or better.

Ø 4+ years as a Business Analyst in US Healthcare Domain with hands on IT experience

Ø 2+ years in IT Project management Experience

Ø Strong Communication skills

Ø Strong Project management Skills

Ø Problem Solving Skills

Ø Ability to quickly learn new languages and skills

Ø Process and team oriented perspective

Asig Signature

Nick Faux
Manager of
Research
Huntsville
Executive Search
Direct: (570) 696-5765
Toll Free: (866) 696-5558 x
241
Email: nick@huntsvillesearch.com
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Fw: Maybe the economic recovery is here...

Posted by: "Keith Bogen SPHR" keith.bogen@yahoo.com   hrslugger2002

Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:21 pm (PST)



Hello all,

Happy New Year! I hope 2010
is off to a good start for all of you.
I am busier at work and am
seeing lots of opportunities.

You have some friends, family
and acquaintances that are looking for jobs.
Here is a good opportunity
that just came in.


CIG Executive Staffing is working with a prestigious
International Commercial Banking located in Jersey City they are seeking PMO for
a consultant project.

I now require the following
type of PMO managers with respective backgrounds, for each of the following
areas:

The key points are:

I now require the following
type of PMO managers with respective backgrounds, for each of the following
areas:
1. Regulatory Reporting
a. AML/Idom
b. Etc...
2. Core Banking
a. Money Transfer
b. Accounting
c. Loan
d. FX/MM
e. Trade Finance
f. Deposit
g. Common Platform
h. Recon/Investigation
3. Business Process Reengineering (Interact with all
projects)
4. Risk & Compliance
a. AML Rules Engine
b. Data Warehouse
c. Credit Risk
5. Tactical Enhancements : PMO person
a. existing
Applications upgrades
b. Search Space: Transaction
monitoring

Each individual project will
have its own project manager.

1. Commercial Banking experience 7-9 years.
2. The
consultant job is in Jersey City.

Duration: 1- 5 years.

Also, you
know anyone who is available, looking and has the above experience, please let
me know.
If you´re interested in
hearing more, please email me your resume in Word format and provide me with
two dates and times when I may have a brief preliminary phone interview with
you.


Apply
Now!

Please
send me your resume ASAP with the following details.
1. Full name:-
2. Contact Numbers:-
3. Email ID:
4. Work Authorization:-
5. Current location:
6. Expecting Rate:-
7. Word Document Resume:-
8. Available Date &Time for interview:
9. Available Date &Time for Project:
Best regards,

Melissa
Kirby
Corporate Recruiter
Computer
Intelligence Group Inc.
19 Fulton Street, Suite 307
New York, NY 10038
(212)
385-3060 Ext: 101
melissa@ciginc.com
www.ciginc.com

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2 QA Managers in King of Prussia, PA

Posted by: "Keith Bogen SPHR" keith.bogen@yahoo.com   hrslugger2002

Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:39 pm (PST)



We currently have two contract to
hire opportunities for QA Managers. The QA Manager will be accountable for
the delivery of the Quality Assurance phase of projects. Provides governance to
the definition, development, maintenance, and execution of the test scripts for
IT projects and/or maintenance items. Drives setting policies, procedures
and practices. Maintain awareness of new system implementations, Quality
Assurance and technological advancements. Assist in providing leadership
guidance to individuals in the Quality Assurance team. Work with Resource
managers to ensure high staff productivity and morale through training,
coaching, and management. Monitor performance of team players assigned to
projects and provide feedback to resource manager for use in the preparation of
team player Career Development Plans. Provide input into the salary decision
process, and coaching for direct reports. Handle overall resource management
for QA projects with assigned responsibility. Actively pursue process
improvement opportunities.



Responsibilities:

* Leads the QA Analysis, QA Automation and QA Performance teams through the execution of the tactical plan. Participates on the definition of the strategic team.
* Manages the delivery and support of QA services through adherence to the SDLC and QA methodology. Identifies and acts on necessary corrections and improvement/efficiency opportunities.
* Accountable for the development of release Test Plan and the post-implementation report.
* Oversees the project testing plans and implements changes for efficiencies within or between projects.
* Prepares test estimates and project schedules.
* Responsible for the overall resource management within the assigned Projects.
* Tracks the execution of the release testing schedule.
* Accountable for the release defect management. Reports release defect information. Guides through resolution and calls attention to priority issues. Accountable for ensuring the final go/no go release recommendation is complete.
* Serves as an escalation path for QA Production Support activities.
* Set standards, metrics and best practices for the QA team.
* Assists in recruiting highly skilled and motivated QA staff and provides feedback on team players project performance. Mentors less experienced Team Players on QA best practices and methodology.
* Works with QA Senior Management to define the QA strategy.
* Develops, documents and maintains the QA methodologies, processes and procedures.
* Assists in providing career and technical advice to QA Team Players.
* Utilizes tools and methodologies to improve individual effectiveness and to increase efficiencies in the QA process. Identifies trends and implements corrective actions.
* Accountable to ensure that the review of requirements and specifications to identify potential risks to quality, identify ambiguities or omissions, and ensure testability is complete. Works with project team to recommend and implement steps to mitigate identified risks.
* Ensures team adherence to established standards and methodologies.
* Develops and sustains appropriate relationship with peers and other project team members.
* Responsible to manage capital and expense project budgets.


Qualifications:
Supervision Received:
The QA Manager reports into the QA
Sr. Manager or Director.

Supervision Exercised:
Associate Analysts, Analysts,
Senior Analysts Leads and Sr. Leads report into the QA Manager.


Required:
* Proven ability, vision and skills to lead a department towards specific goals in a rapid changing environment. Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities. Good judgment and the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce which includes on and off shore resources.
* Experience with system development lifecycle. Extensive knowledge and work experience of test engineering methodologies.
* Working knowledge of testing concepts, verification and validation techniques, defect management, quantitative methods, risk management and measurement programs. Working knowledge of defect tracking, quality principles and testing tools.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical, problem solving and planning ability. Detailed oriented. Observational. Ability to multi-task to accomplish workload efficiently. Excellent time management.
* Good work ethic and general business acumen.
* Ability to interact and influence clients, team members, various levels of management and external groups. Experience negotiating with business partners and external vendors.
* Supervisory and administrative experience. Performance management. Staffing. Experience on budgetary responsibilities.
* Understanding of various technologies, relational database principles, client/server infrastructure, and n-tier architecture concepts. Proficient on Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge of Sybase, Oracle, Web and Middle tier testing.
* Working experience with risk management, statistical analysis, quality assurance and quality control practices.
* Bachelor´s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
* Training on project management or equivalent knowledge. Training on Supervisory and Team building skills.
* 5-7 years experience in Quality Assurance.
* 3-5 years experience of software testing lead experience.
* Certified Software Testing Engineer (CSTE) designation a plus.
* Working experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
* Understanding of segmented product testing and related methodologies.
* International experience in product related testing.
Larry

Larry
Brazong
Sr.
Vice President of Staffing
Choice
Systems and Consulting
51 E.
42nd St. @ Grand Central, Suite 1610
New
York, NY 10017

646-254-4343
lbrazong@choiceco.com

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Article: 8 Interview Questions & Answers for Older Workers (InternsO

Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net   eric_s_nilsson

Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:12 pm (PST)




Wednesday, January 20, 2010

8
<http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/10/8-interview-questions-answers-for
-older_31.html> Interview Questions & Answers for Older Workers

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy160/internsover40/interview-1.jpgHere
are eight sticky questions that older job candidates often encounter-with
several appropriate responses to each:

"You appear to be overqualified for this position. Won't you get bored?"

. " You are an excellent company. You deserve excellence in employees. "
. " Experience is a great premium today. "
. " There is a greater return on your money if I hit the ground running.
Less training time."

"This company is on the fast track. Do you think that you can keep up?"

. " I have stayed on top of the industry and am computer literate. " (Use
this opportunity to showcase any training classes or courses you have
taken.)
. Consider hitting this question head-on by stating politely that you have
not noticed any slowdown or stagnancy in attitude or energy.

"This is a completely different industry than you were in before. Can you
tell us how you will transfer your skills?"

. " I have accessed your website and have read everything about your
company. " (Then, draw some analogy to a previous area of expertise, and
relate it to the new company's product or service.)

"I have noticed that you have been out of work for over six months. Can you
explain this break in employment?"

. " I tried retirement, and it's not for me. I am a do-er and like to be
active. I feel I have many more years of productivity left. "
. " I am looking for something different. I am fortunate to be in a position
to take time to make sure this job is right for both of us. "
. " I have used this time to brush up (or learn) a new skill, and now I am
ready to contribute my knowledge and expertise to a viable company such as
yours. "

"Why do you think you are qualified for this job? I don't see where you have
experience that would match our business needs."

. " My excitement at learning new things never diminishes. With my work
experience, I know I will be a quick learner. "
. Take this opportunity to point out any skills
<http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/07/transferable-skills-skills-you-di
dnt.html> you have added to your repertoire.
Identify a skill you have, and align it to something you would need to do on
the new job.

"Your resume
<http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/09/top-5-resume-tips.html>
indicates you have worked at a lot of different places. Can you comment on
that?"

. " Each of those positions broadened my knowledge and skill base. Each was
a promotion. "
. " It does appear that way, but, in the last 10 years, the economy has been
such that mergers have forced a number of us to realize our potential in
various environments. " (Always turn a perceived negative into a real
positive!)

"You were with your last company for 19 years. Can you change the way you
did things?"

. " I am looking for change! "
. " My last company underwent many changes during that time, and I enjoyed
trying new things and ideas. " (Show examples whenever possible.)

"We are on the cutting edge of technology. Can you keep up?"

. Again reinforce skills
<http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/07/transferable-skills-skills-you-di
dnt.html> , classes/courses and upgrades you have had. You may need to
mention this several times and in as many different ways as possible to
overcome their doubt.

"I see you have been a consultant. Does that just mean you were out of
work?"

. " My old company brought me back on contract to complete several projects,
which I did - and now I want to see if there is something more exciting out
there. "
. " I understand lots of people are calling themselves consultants while
they look for a new position. " (Laugh - sometimes, it's OK to insert a
little bit of levity.)

"What do you think you are worth since you have been in the work world so
long?"

. Never respond with a specific dollar amount. Affirm that you have vast
<http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/07/transferable-skills-skills-you-di
dnt.html> skills and experience. Indicate that you are either willing to
start over to show them what you bring to the table or deserving of top
dollar. Either way, be confident.
. Ask them what dollar amount is allocated for the position in this year's
budget.
. Ask if they are offering you the job!

URL:
http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/06/8-interview-questions-answers-for-
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Article: Job Loss, Layoff and Unemployment Tips (AssociatedContent)

Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net   eric_s_nilsson

Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:14 pm (PST)



Job Loss, Layoff and Unemployment Tips

Fired? Laid Off? Check Out These Top 10 Tips to Get Back on Track

By Gerry Sherwood

You come to work expecting it to be like any other day. For weeks, you've
heard rumors about cutbacks and outsourcing, but even if true, none of it
would affect you. Then your daily routine is suddenly interrupted when your
manager calls everyone together. You can tell by the manager's expression
that something is wrong, and you're right. Then comes the bombshell. Your
job has been eliminated, and you're suddenly unemployed. What do you do now?

1. Don't panic: You may have been complacently working at the same
place for years and never expected such a shock. At first, you'll be worried
and confused because of the sudden cut-off of regular income. You have bills
to pay and many other needs that require steady income. The first thing you
do, after you get over the anger and resentment, is to take stock of your
situation without losing your perspective. Check your most outstanding
bills, and if they're overdue or coming due soon, don't let your credit be
affected by late payments. Call the companies and ask for time. In today's
shaky economy, most will cooperate.

2. Start your unemployment benefits: Immediately after your job-loss
notice, see the human resources people there. Get all information on how you
can apply for government payments while you're out of work. Then get the
application in promptly. If you can't do it at work, there are online
resources where you can learn about your benefits and how to get them
started. Be patient. It may take four weeks or more before you get your
first unemployment check.

Of course, this temporary income won't be anywhere near what you had been
earning, but at least it will help you pay your bills while you're looking
for a new job. Remember, there's no need to feel you're accepting charity,
because all through your working years you've been paying into unemployment
insurance.

3. Create a new resume: Put together a killer resume showing what a
great prospect you'll make for your next job. Don't get all flowery with
promises and opinions. Make it a concise single page, listing your
education, job history, ranks held and tasks you've done.

4. Write an application letter: This will be the work sheet of letters
you'll send out to prospective employers. Tell of your availability and
specific accomplishments you're made in previous jobs. Add two or three
reference names and addresses of previous managers and educators who will be
prepared to give good recommendations for you.

Keep the letter to one page, and use it as a basis for customizing when you
send letters to prospective employers. If the new job requires specific
skills and education you have, indicate those important points in the
letter.

5. Put together samples: If your previous jobs involved creating
writing, designing graphics or projects, include several page-sized pictures
and/or samples of your writing in your resume and application. Express your
intent of bringing the actual samples to your employment interview.

6. Get to work looking for work: Don't let any time go by from the
moment you lost your job to start your campaign for a new one. When you were
first let go, you may have had the urge to take some time off to think about
your situation.

That's the worst thing you can do, because days of contemplation and
hopelessness can quickly stretch out to weeks and months of deeper
depression. And just because you're getting that weekly unemployment check
and/or terminal pay from your last job, it doesn't give you the luxury of
sitting around feeling sorry for yourself.

7. Explore your resources: Check regularly with your city or state
unemployment service for the latest listings of available jobs. Just as
important, with today's modern electronic miracles, an unemployed person no
longer needs to rely on the newspaper want ads or to go out pounding the
pavement looking for help-wanted signs.

Get on the Internet and check out all the sites offering employment
opportunities. The most productive ads you'll find are those posted by
legitimate companies listing specific jobs, hopefully within your fields of
qualification.

There will be attractive ads from online employment agencies and other
organizations that charge fees to find you jobs. Some will be worth
exploring, while others are total rip-offs. Before you consider signing up,
check with the Better Business Bureau and friends who've experienced good or
bad online job searches.

8. Get help: If time goes by and you begin to feel you'll never get
another decent job, do all you can to fight the feelings of depression and
helplessness. If you believe your moods are getting too severe and you can't
handle it yourself, seek help. Discuss your feelings to family members,
friends, former teachers and, if appropriate, clergy. If that won't help and
the hopelessness persists, you may want to visit professional therapists. In
some situations, such as those who've served in the Armed Forces, those
medically-related services are free.

9. Nail that interview: No matter how long it takes before you get the
important call, always be totally prepared for the critical face-to-face
interview. And when it happens, don't show up with your previous problems on
your face and attitude. Be pleasant and cooperative. Don't make speeches
about all your troubles, and answer the interviewer's questions concisely
and briefly.

Until the new job interview, you may have been lolling around the house for
weeks in your most casual clothes. Make a total turn-around. When you show
up at the office, be dressed appropriately for business, not as if you're
about to attend a grunge rock concert.

10. Never say never: If you keep looking seriously every day, you're almost
sure to get a job offer. If it isn't the one with the salary level you've
had before, or the duties are not as high-level, don't turn your nose up at
the offer. Considering the sorry state of the local and national economy,
maybe you should just feel thankful that you've had the offer.

Always keep in mind, once you're working regularly and paying your bills
again, you can start to make your way up the ladder in that new job. Or you
can use later it as a stepping stone to a more satisfying one elsewhere.

_____

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