Messages In This Digest (14 Messages)
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- FW: Immediate Opening for Business Analyst in Jersey City, NJ (10-02 From: Tom Bley
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- FW: Business Analyst / Mahwah, NJ From: Tom Bley
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- Article: 10 Ways To Become A Person Of Influence (Tim's Strategy) From: Eric Nilsson
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- Project Manager Long Term Contract in NYC must have Finance Backgrou From: Craig Goldberg
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- Junior Accountant East Brunswick, NJ (1-5 years experience) Financ From: Keith Bogen SPHR
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- Quality Assurance Director in Morristown, NJ From: benson1646@aol.com
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- Technology Consulting opportunities at CGS Technology Associates (NY From: cgs_managing_partner
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- Article: 24 Real Simple Resume Tips for Older Workers- (InternsOver4 From: Eric Nilsson
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- Article: Navigating the Multiple Layers of Interviews (video link at From: Eric Nilsson
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- JOB: Business Analyst w/ EDI and Accounting Systems(NYC Only) (Linke From: Eric Nilsson
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- Article: Drawbacks of Using a Headhunter (AssociatedContent) From: Eric Nilsson
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- Article: How to Social Network Your Way into a Job (HotJobs.com) From: Eric Nilsson
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- JOB: Business Analyst required- Location Princeton, New Jersey (Link From: Eric Nilsson
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- IT Security Administrator in Jersey City NJ From: Keith Bogen SPHR
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FW: Immediate Opening for Business Analyst in Jersey City, NJ (10-02
Posted by: "Tom Bley" tombley@hotmail.com pierres1010
Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:53 am (PST)
Please contact the recruiter directly. Good luck.
Best Wishes,
Tom Bley
Project / Program Manager
Cell (973) 919-1252
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:19:05 -0500
From: Kay.le@axelon.com
To: tombley@hotmail.com
Subject: Immediate Opening for Business Analyst in Jersey City, NJ (10-02030)
02/17/2010
Greetings,
My name is Kay and I'm an recruiter at Axelon Services Corporation, formerly known as Algomod Technologies. Our records show that you are an experienced professional with experience in business analysis. This experience is relevant to one of my current openings.
Global Financial Firm located in Jersey City, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst.
Overview:
Strategic Low Value Payments platform currently under development as the next generation platform in this space. It must deal with high volumes of payments, validate, process, route, aggregate and report on these. It must also ensure the majority (if not all) of payments are processed straight through. The candidate would work closely with the Global Business Analysis teams to understand their diverse requirements and help to break out generic components that can be reused globally.
Key Responsibilities:
· Gathering business requirements from the BA teams globally and constructing solution documents based on the requirements taking into account the current architecture
· Participate in BRD and BRD reviews, provide feedback and contribute to the sign off process
· Host solution review calls with Product, Ops, Services, Tech and all relevant partners. Incorporate feedbacks to the solution document.
· Ensure solution document is signed off by all partners
· Communicate requirements and solutions to the development team be the go-to person for the requirement
· Participate in SIT testing
· Interact with UAT teams
Candidate Qualifications (Key Competencies, Minimum Years Of Experience, Minimum Prior Span Of Control, Technical Skills):
The ideal candidate will have the following minimum characteristics:
· More than 5 years of industry experience being a Business Analyst or Analyst/Developer, familiar with end to end development processes comfortable with Agile development methodology
· Able to work independently
· Database SQL skills required (Oracle preferred, others acceptable).
· Familiarity and experience with payment systems and payment workflows valuable but not required
· Financial domain knowledge also nice to have (in lieu of payments knowledge directly)
· Applicable University Degree or equivalent experience in software development.
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 e-mail and include and updated resume for review and consideration. 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,
Kay Le
Axelon Services Corporation
Note: Please allow me to reiterate that I chose to contact you either because your resume had been posted to one of the internet job sites to which we subscribe, or you had previously submitted your resume to Axelon. I assumed that you are either looking for a new employment opportunity, or you are interested in investigating the current job market.
If you are not currently seeking employment, or if you would prefer I contact you at some later date, please indicate your date of availability so that I may honor your request. In any event, I respectfully recommend you continue to avail yourself to the employment options and job market information we provide with our e-mail notices.
Thanks again.
Kay Le
Axelon Services Corporation
116 John Street
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 306-0100
Kay.le@axelon.com
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FW: Business Analyst / Mahwah, NJ
Posted by: "Tom Bley" tombley@hotmail.com pierres1010
Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:08 am (PST)
Please contact the recruiter directly. Good luck.
Best Wishes,
Tom Bley
Project / Program Manager
Cell (973) 919-1252
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:49:00 -0500
From: ratnesh.g@pyramidci.com
To: tombley@hotmail.com
Subject: Business Analyst
02/17/2010
If you are a current Pyramid employee, or are working at a Pyramid client site, please ignore this message.
Hello Thomas,
I have a position that may be a fit with your background. The opportunity is a Business Analyst- contract in Mahwah, NJ and is funded for 6+ Months).
Explanation for Position:
SPS has taken on additional work load in support of key strategic enterprise security projects. Supplemental Business Analyst help is needed immediately while permanent Business Analyst positions are pursued.
Details of Position:
Work with the project manager, architects, sponsors, stakeholders and other project team members to define metrics, standards and security requirements for a given strategic business information system. Identify stakeholders affected by the project, including their level of engagement, role and responsibility. Direct requirement
elicitation activities, and elicit, analyze and document the security requirements for aparticular business system or process. Analyze and design new business processes to maintain and improve security controls. Work with application leads to design the application user interfaces, data feeds or other integration specifications. Identify and communicate any cross area or cross release impacts that may affect the project area. Assist with creation of user acceptance test cases conducting user acceptance testing. Participate in quality management reviews of the user interface deliverables as outlined in the verification and validation overviews
•3 to 5 years experience in planning, scoping, defining and documenting security system requirements for business critical information systems.
Management Skills:
Operation Security Concepts, CIA Triad, Security Control Classes & Domains and Information Classification Concepts is preferred.
•Familiarity with Software Development and Application Lifecycle Management •Good planning, organizing, decision-making, problem-solving, accountability, initiative, and judgment skills.
•Excellent oral (English) and written communications, skills.
•Ability to work effectively individually and as a member of a team.
•Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Project, Visio software products.
•Demonstrated success in business process analysis, formulating business and functional requirements •Knowledge of project management principles, project tracking and reporting.
Primary Skill: Microsoft Office
Additional Skills:
HTML - Beginner
Web Development Technologies - Intermediate
Structured Systems Analysis - Intermediate
Data Modeling - Beginner
Windows 2000 - Beginner
Access XP Development - Beginner
GUI Design - Intermediate
LoadRunner - Beginner
Ratnesh Ghansiyal
Pyramid Consulting, Inc.
Phone: 770.255.7554 || Fax: 678-840-2109
E-Mail: ratnesh.g@pyramidci.com || www.pyramidci.com
CMMi Level 3 Certified Offshore center
GMSDC- Supplier of the Year (Class IV) - 2008
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Article: 10 Ways To Become A Person Of Influence (Tim's Strategy)
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net eric_s_nilsson
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:45 am (PST)
10 Ways To Become A Person Of Influence
Whether you are looking for a job, building a consulting practice or
starting up a new company, becoming a person of influence can deliver great
rewards - both personal and professional. Even though "who you know" still
matters, it is now "who knows you" that matters most.
So, in a competitive networking environment, how do you stand out and become
someone others want to know?
Here are my 10 ways to become a person of influence:
1. Blogging - A great way to put yourself out there in a way that you
largely control. You can write as often as you want, but be consistent.
Think about where you want to influence others (what industry or function)
and create a blog topic where you have passion and some ongoing ideas about
content. A great example of someone who does this well is
<http://kevinliebl.com/?utm_ source=feedblitz &utm_medium= FeedBlitzEmail& utm_c
ontent=513769&utm_campaign= 0> Kevin Liebl who created a blog on leadership.
He adds value to his network which is now growing every day. And you can
have that too.
2. Twitter - Some of you have joined Twitter and found it to be a great
value. A fun way to network with people, learn new trends and share ideas.
It is all that. It can also be a place to build your personal brand and, as
a result, build influence. The tweets you share, the links or interesting
ideas you re-tweet and the conversations you have all play a role in either
building influence or tearing it down. You can also build influence through
lists. Create a great one that others follow and you are now someone of
value. In this
<https://twitter.com/CafeNet_ CP?utm_source= feedblitz& utm_medium= FeedBlitzEma
il&utm_content=513769&utm_ campaign= 0> example, I have added this Twitter
account to two of my lists. Doing so (assuming every list you create doesn't
include 500 accounts), creates influence with the account owner and those
who follow the list.
3. LinkedIn - There are many ways to build influence via LinkedIn. You
can answer questions from others and you can be an active participant in
your groups. Especially if you are helping others, you can become someone
that others look to for advice and new ideas (= influence). Finally, you can
start or offer to help manage a group. Group owners or moderators have just
enough power to be dangerous. Used for good, you can create a group and hold
the key to a valuable network. You can see my group on LinkedIn
<http://www.linkedin.com/groups? gid=963877& utm_source= feedblitz& utm_medium= F
eedBlitzEmail&utm_content= 513769&utm_ campaign= 0> here. And you are welcome
to join!
4. Start A Movement - What do you care about? Anything at all? If not,
you might want to skip this one. But if you do have an interest in the world
. . . ask yourself: is anyone doing anything about it? You could, you know.
An extra two hours a day during your job search or in the evenings if you
are working is enough to start a small movement. Just ask
<http://svenjohnston.wordpress. com/?utm_ source=feedblitz &utm_medium= FeedBlit
zEmail&utm_content=513769&utm_ campaign= 0> Sven Johnston who lives in Orange
County and was tired of LinkedIn reflecting his location as "Greater Los
Angeles". He started "We Are Orange County!" to create a small groundswell.
Guess what, it worked. You can read my post about his effort and its value
for Sven
<http://timsstrategy.com/we-are- orange-county- but-sven- started-it/ ?utm_sourc
e=feedblitz&utm_medium= FeedBlitzEmail& utm_content= 513769&utm_ campaign= 0>
here.
5. Create A Product - It can be anything, really. But ideally it is
something that utilizes a natural skill of yours. It can be something that
helps others, something to improve work flow at the office or improve safety
for local elementary school. The basic act of creating is influential
because so few people take the time do it. If you do it, you'll stand out. A
lot of great ideas come out of necessity. A recent one from me is a new
feature here . . . The Career Expert Directory. There are now 40 experts
across 7 categories. In case you need one. And it solved a problem for me.
Now when someone asks if I know a resume writer, personal branding expert or
career coach, I now point them
<http://timsstrategy.com/experts/ ?utm_source= feedblitz& utm_medium= FeedBlitzE
mail&utm_content=513769&utm_ campaign= 0> here. All experts are pre-approved.
By me.
6. Become A Subject Matter Expert - Neal Schaffer did this originally
focused on LinkedIn. He wrote
<http://timsstrategy.com/introducing -the-new- everything- you-wanted- to-know-a
bout-linkedin/?utm_source= feedblitz& utm_medium= FeedBlitzEmail& utm_content= 51
3769&utm_campaign=0> a great book. And now has expanded his influence into
all aspects of social media. And is now building a successful
<http://windmillnetworking.com/ ?utm_source= feedblitz& utm_medium= FeedBlitzEma
il&utm_content=513769&utm_ campaign= 0> consulting practice creating social
media strategies for businesses. From relative obscurity to subject matter
expert, speaker, blogger, consultant, etc in just a few years. What's in
your wallet?
7. Be A Super Connector - You probably know a few of these people
already. But you could become one too. Everyone they meet is a potential new
friend. And every time they meet you, they are thinking: who can I connect
(name) with?" It's not hard, it just takes time and desire. To have this
kind of influence. Want an easy way?
<http://timsstrategy.com/free- downloads/ ?utm_source= feedblitz& utm_medium= Fee
dBlitzEmail&utm_content= 513769&utm_ campaign= 0> Download the WatchlystT - a
free spreadsheet to keep track of the job search objectives of those in your
network. If you are looking for work, you can also join my personal
Watchlyst
<http://timsstrategy.com/watchlyst/ ?utm_source= feedblitz& utm_medium= FeedBlit
zEmail&utm_content=513769&utm_ campaign= 0> here. I see a lot of jobs and may
be able to send you a lead.
8. Become A Speaker - Of course if you absolutely hate speaking (or
your Toastmasters membership ran out), you can also be a trainer or a
one-on-one helper. To others looking for work or learning how to network.
You get speaking engagements by being good at it, having great/innovative
content and being ready when the call comes. Need a great speaker on
networking for an upcoming corporate event, contact Thom Singer. An author,
a powerful story teller and a great results-oriented business development
leader. You can learn more about Thom
<http://thomsinger.com/?utm_ source=feedblitz &utm_medium= FeedBlitzEmail& utm_c
ontent=513769&utm_campaign= 0> here.
9. Write An E-Book - I launched one last year and have another
launching this month. Both are free and you can see them
<http://timsstrategy.com/free- downloads/ ?utm_source= feedblitz& utm_medium= Fee
dBlitzEmail&utm_content= 513769&utm_ campaign= 0> here. There's also a great
one out there created by Ryon Harms over at McDermott & Bull's Executive
Network. Also free and available
<http://www.mbexec.net/ebook? utm_source= feedblitz& utm_medium= FeedBlitzEmail&
utm_content=513769&utm_ campaign= 0> here. It doesn't have to be on Amazon or
in Barnes & Noble to get you noticed. But it has to be good and not a
self-promotion or advertising piece.
10. Volunteer - I wrote about this topic a while back and it got a
<http://timsstrategy.com/on-voluntee ring-during- job-search/ ?utm_source= feedb
litz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail& utm_content= 513769&utm_ campaign= 0> great
response. So I know this is something a lot of you do or want to do in the
future. So why not now? In transition? Volunteer at your local networking
group. Think about how many people will come up and talk to you once you
show off that fancy and official volunteer badge. It really works. And it
puts you in a position to help others.
So, here's your task for today. Pick one and get started. Unless, of course,
you are already famous.
Source: Tim's Strategy - 10 Ways To Become A Person Of Influence 2/18/2010
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Project Manager Long Term Contract in NYC must have Finance Backgrou
Posted by: "Craig Goldberg" cgoldberg@hyattleader.com cgrecruit
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:04 pm (PST)
Please take a look at the following position. If you feel this spot is a fit, please send me your resume and I will give you a call to discuss.
Our client, a prestigious Wall Street Investment Bank located in Midtown, is looking for a consultant to join their technology team for a long term opportunity.
Role is that of a Project Manager, managing and establishing governance for a critical project for their Rates I.T. organization.
Role will involve running a major Global Trading Platform Migration, developing project plans, lining up resources, determine dependencies, running and managing meetings (agendas, minutes, etc) with key stakeholders (Head Traders, Business Managers, and Technology managers). Must be an expert in Microsoft Project, and will be required to use it extensively to do Critical Path Analysis, Resource Allocation, track Actual vs. Scheduled Data and Project Slippage, etc. Our client uses the SUMMIT trading platform, and experience with it is a plus, but not required.
Required Skills
- Experience managing Global Trading Projects
- MS Project expert
- PMI/PMP Certification required
- Front Office Financial Services project experience
- Exposure to/experience with Derivative/Rates products (Treasuries/Agencies/ REPO).
- SUMMIT platform experience is a plus (not required)
Craig Goldberg
Senior Technical Recruiter
Hyatt Leader, Ltd.
622 Third Avenue - 34th Fl
New York, NY 10017
Direct: 212-231-4425
(212) 993-8010 ext.225
(212) 993-8080 Fax
cgoldberg@hyattleader.com <mailto:cgoldberg@hyattleader.com >
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Junior Accountant East Brunswick, NJ (1-5 years experience) Financ
Posted by: "Keith Bogen SPHR" keith.bogen@yahoo.com hrslugger2002
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:37 pm (PST)
Junior Accountant (PE Group)
East Brunswick, NJ
1-5 years experience
$40K-$50K plus bonus
If interested, please email resume and compensation to elisa@thepattongroupllc.com . Please make sure your relevant experience is clearly indicated on your resume. Thanks
1-5 years experience
Great environment for a personable and proactive junior accountant for a PE firm.
Accounting experience within Financial Services
Good communicator
Organized
Sharp
Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
Some required overtime
Ability to work well with others within a well established team
Responsibilities:
Assist with the preparation of:
the monthly work paper packages
the Financial Statements and footnotes
Audit confirmations
Various Investor requests
Investment committee statistics (IRR calculations, Multiples)
Journal Entries
Bank reconciliations
Knowledge of Investran and CPA candidate a plus
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Quality Assurance Director in Morristown, NJ
Posted by: "benson1646@aol.com" benson1646@aol.com benson1646
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:48 pm (PST)
Our Client an industry leader has an immediate opening for a QA Director
This is a Contract to Hire Position
If interested, please send your resume to arapa@contech-it.com
It is to direct a staff of 20-40 people working on a Healthcare Claims Processing Application.
Need to be very strong in:
QA
Claims Processing
Tools background with QTP, Quality center, and Test Director
A mainframe background is desired and must have a dynamic personality and be an Agent for Change
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Technology Consulting opportunities at CGS Technology Associates (NY
Posted by: "cgs_managing_partner" mszot@cgsonline.com cgs_managing_partner
Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:55 pm (PST)
For over 25 years, CGS Technology Associates has built a reputation for providing quality technical resources to Fortune 500 companies to solve all types of technical problems... As a service organization, CGS understands that in order to attract and retain clients, we must continue to provide an un-equaled level of support and services, and we do. The highest recommendation and reward we can receive from our clients is the amount of repeat business we receive (over 95%).
Our staff are not only technologically savvy but also are proficient in the intricacies of the industries in which they are engaged including but not limited to insurance, banking, manufacturing and communications, utilities, petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
CGS's Consulting Organization is an organization of dedicated men and women who have the ambition, creativity and discipline required to meet the challenges posed to us by our clients in a timely and cost-effective manner.
As a result of our success, CGS is currently hiring individuals who are experienced in the following areas:
Current Priority Opportunities:
Top Priority -WPF & Silverlight Application Developers - NY / CT !!!
Project Coordinator in Financial Services - NY
TrackWise Development Lead - NJ
Adobe Flex Developers - N
Business Analyst with Life Sciences experience - Junior/Mid Level - NJ
Business Analysts with Life Sciences experience - Senior - NJ
Computer Validation Specialists with Life Sciences experience - NJ
Data Architects with Life Sciences experience - NJ
Enterprise Architects with Life Sciences experience - NJ
Java Documentum Developers - NJ
Java and JSP Developers - PA / NJ
LIMS SampleManager Analysts - NJ
Manager Desktop Support Services - NY
Manager Help Desk Support Services - NY
Project Managers with Life Sciences experience - NJ
Project Manager with Life Sciences experience- Junior/Mid-Level - NJ
Project Manager (Sr.) - Adoption Framework and Methodology - (NJ)
Project Manager (Sr.) - Adoption Track Lead SAP - NJ
SAS Developers (Modeling & Simulation) - NJ
SAP Manufacturing specialists with Life Sciences experience - NJ
SAP Solutions Architects with Life Sciences experience - NJ
SFA User Acceptance Testing - Senior - NJ
SharePoint Professionals - NJ / NY
SharePoint Trainers - NJ / NY
Sun Java IdM Developers - NJ
Want to learn more about the consulting opportunities available at CGS? Visit our website at http://www.CGSonline.com
We look forward to talking with you!!
CGS Technology Associates
485E US Route 1 South
Iselin, NJ 08830
Email: Jobs@cgsonline.com
Web: www.CGSonline.com
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Article: 24 Real Simple Resume Tips for Older Workers- (InternsOver4
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net eric_s_nilsson
Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:22 pm (PST)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
24 Real Simple Resume Tips for Older Workers-
There are so many articles on resume tips but sometimes it needs to just be
simple. Hope you enjoy these well crafted 24 Simple resume tips. You might
want to use it like a check list or litmus test for your own resume.
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00/article2c283362_s.jpg1. What IS a resume anyway?
Remember: A Resume is a MARKETING PIECE--not a "career obituary!"
2.What's a resume ABOUT?
It's NOT about past jobs! IT'S ABOUT YOU, and how you performed in those
past jobs--which predict how you might perform in a future job.
3. What's the FASTEST way to improve a resume?
Remove everything that starts with "responsibilities included ..." and
replace it with on-the-job ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
4. What the COMMONEST MISTAKE made by resume writers?
Leaving out their Job Objective! (Equivalent to: Somebody knocks on your
door. You open it and say, "Hello, what do you want?" They say, "Duh ...")
5. What's the FIRST STEP in writing a resume?
Decide on a job target (or "job objective") that can be stated in about 5 or
6 words. Anything beyond that is "fluff" and indicates lack of clarity and
direction.
6. HOW FAR BACK should you go in your Work History?
Far enough; and not TOO far. About 10 or 15 years is enough--UNLESS your
"juiciest" work experience is from farther back.
7. Don't include "Hobbies" on a resume.
UNLESS the activity is somehow relevant to your job objective. OR it clearly
reveals a characteristic that supports your job objective. (A hobby of Sky
Diving (adventure, courage) might seem relevant to some job objectives
(Security Guard?) but not to others.)
8. Don't include ethnic or religious affiliations (inviting pre-interview
discrimination) UNLESS it SUPPORTS your job objective
For example, include "Association of Black Social Workers" IF you're
applying for Director of Inner City Youth Programs. This example is
fictitious.
9. Employers HATE parchment paper and pretentious brochure-folded resume
"presentations."
They think they're phony, and toss them out.
10. Don't fold a laser-printed resume right along a line of text.
The "ink" could flake off along the fold.
11. Don't MYSTIFY the reader about your SEX; they'll go nuts til they know
whether you're male or female.
And while they're worrying about that, they're NOT thinking about what you
can do for them. So if your name is Lee or Robin or Pat or anything else not
clearly male or female, use a Mr. or Ms. prefix.
12. What if you don't have any EXPERIENCE in the kind of work you want to
do?
GET SOME! Find a place that will let you do some VOLUNTEER work right away.
You only need a brief, concentrated period of volunteer training (for
example, 1 day/week for a month) to have at least SOME experience to put on
your resume.
Also, look at some of the volunteer work you've done in the past and see if
any of THAT helps document some skills you'll need for your new job.
13. What if you have GAPS in your work experience?
You could start by LOOKING at it differently. If you were doing ANYTHING
valuable (though unpaid) during those so-called "gaps," you could just
insert THAT into the work-history section of your resume to fill the
hole--for example: "2004-2005 Full-time parent" or "2002-2003 Maternity
leave and family management" or "Travel and study," or "Full-time student,"
or, "Parenting plus community service."
14. What if you worked for only ONE employer for 20 or 30 years?
Then list separately each different position you held there, so your job
progression within the company is more obvious.
15. What if you have a fragmented, scrambled-up work history, with lots of
short-term jobs?
To minimize the job-hopper image, combine several similar jobs into one
"chunk," for example:
2003-2005 Secretary/receptionist - Jones Bakery; Micro Corp.; Carter
Jewelers.
OR
2004-2006 Waiter/Busboy - McDougal's Restaurant; Burger-King; Traders Coffee
Shop.
ALSO you can just DROP some of the less-important or briefest jobs. But
DON'T drop a job, even when it lasted a short time, if that was where you
acquired important skills or experience.
16. Students can make their resume look neater by listing seasonal jobs very
simply.
Use something such as "Spring 2006" or "Summer 2006" rather than 6/06 to
9/06. (The word "Spring" can be in very tiny letters, say 8-point in size.)
17. What if your job title doesn't reflect your actual level of
responsibility?
When you list it on the resume, either REPLACE it with a more appropriate
job title (say "Office Manager" instead of "Administrative Assistant" if
that's more realistic) OR use "their" job title AND your fairer one together
"Administrative Assistant (Office Manager)".
18. Got your degree from a different country?
You can say: "Degree equivalent to U.S. Bachelor's Degree in Economics;
Tehran, Iran."
19. What if you don't quite have your degree or credentials yet?
You can say "Eligible for U.S. credentials," or "Graduate studies in
Instructional Design, in progress," or "Masters Degree anticipated May,
2008."
20. What if you have several different job objectives you're working on at
the same time?
Or you haven't narrowed it down yet to just one job target? Write a
different resume for EACH different job target. A targeted resume is much,
much stronger than a generic resume.
21. If you're over 40 or 50 or 60 and want to avoid age discrimination,
remember that you DON'T have to present your ENTIRE work history!
You can simply label that part of your resume "Recent Work History" or
"Relevant Work History" and then describe only the last 10 or 15 years of
your experience.
(If something really important belongs in the distant past, here's what to
do: at the end of your 10-15 year work history, you can add a paragraph
headed "Prior relevant experience" and simply refer to that ancient job
without mentioning dates.)
22. Can't decide whether to use a Chronological-style resume or a Functional
one?
Choose the Chronological format if you're staying in the same field
(especially if you've been upwardly-mobile). Choose a Functional format if
you're changing fields, because a skills-oriented format shows off your
transferable skills better and takes the focus off your old job-titles.
23. Want to impress an employer?
Fill your resume with "PAR" statements. PAR stands for
Problem-Action-Results, in other words, first you state the problem that
existed in your workplace, then you describe what YOU did about it, and
finally you point out the beneficial results.
Here's an example:
* "Transformed a disorganized, inefficient warehouse into a smooth-running
operation by totally redesigning the layout; this saved the company $250,000
in recovered stock."
Another Example:
* "Improved an engineering company's obsolete filing system by developing a
simple but sophisticated functional-coding system. This saved time and money
by recovering valuable, previously lost, project records."
24. What if you never had any "real" paid mainstream jobs - just
self-employment or odd jobs?
Give yourself credit, and create an accurate, fair job-title for yourself.
For example, "A&S Hauling & Cleaning (self-employed)" or "Household
Repairman--Self-employed, " or "Child-Care- -Self-employed. " Be sure to add
"Customer references available on request" and then be prepared to provide
some very good references of people you worked for.
Article from Jobstar: http://jobstar.org/tools/ resume/yana24. php
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Article: Navigating the Multiple Layers of Interviews (video link at
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net eric_s_nilsson
Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:32 pm (PST)
Navigating the Multiple Layers of Interviews
By Dino Londis
Today, in IT anyway, the job interview has become the interview process,
where applicants may speak with a company three, four or even five times.
Not too long ago, a bit of enthusiasm and a certification or two could get
you a decent IT position. A job glut will do that. In today's economy,
because we're competing with so many more people for a fixed number of jobs,
employers have the luxury to sift through every resume and stage an
agonizingly long interview process. Larger companies, eager to hire the
right person, may ask you to return again and again without covering your
expenses. And, each step up the interview ladder brings greater risk of
failure.
The reason is economics. Companies use multi-layered interviews to avoid the
cost of training. Better to spend time making the decision right the first
time than risk employing the wrong person.
In their book Interview for Success, Caryl and Ron Krannich say "the job
interview is the single most important activity determining whom they
hire... (so) you should spend a disproportionate amount of time preparing."
Today that means being ready for the phone, in-person, video conference, and
group or serial interview.
Phone Interview
Prepare for this just as you would for an in-person session. Dress up, right
down to the hard shoes. Even if you'll be working in a casual environment,
you have to overcome that relaxed feeling of home. There are disadvantages
to talking to an individual or group on speaker phone - such as not being
able to read their faces, or hearing them talk among themselves - but there
are advantages as well. You can consult your resume or notes with buzzwords,
have a pad with some bullet points you want to get in. This will get you to
the...
In Person Interview
This is the most critical interview, where you prove yourself and your skill
set. "Many excellent resumes and phone interviewees don't hold up in the
one-on-one interview," says Robyn Avery, senior recruiter at Children's
Hospital Boston. "In addition to receiving hundreds of applicants for one
position, the candidates that look excellent on paper and sound very
knowledgeable over the phone are not making it through the in-person
interviews and coding/whiteboard questions."
Video Conference
If you're applying at a branch office and you've made it past the local HR
administrator and IT director, the next step may be a sit down with - not at
- the home office. Of course, this is good news: The branch won't want to
waste their directors' time on someone they're not keen on.
Although the technology has vastly improved, video conferencing over IP
doesn't have the immediacy we expect of television. The subtlety of any
conversation is lost and miscommunication can derail the whole process.
Delays can cause you to talk over your interviewer ("I'm sorry, you go."
"No, you go..."
If you can, practice with a friend on Skype. Use a camera on both ends and
you'll quickly get a feel for the awkwardness. During the interview, don't
look at the screen because the timing and delay can be confusing, and you're
already walking a tightrope. Treat the conversation like a phone call, and
look just above the screen. Your viewers won't know the difference.
Serial Interview
A company might condense the interview ladder into one grueling day. This is
where you meet all the vested parties, including your peers, usually in
their offices. The process may last three to four hours as each interviewer
makes their evaluation. The Kranniches suggest treating each serial
interviewer as if it's your first of the day. More than likely the interview
is their first of their day, and you want to appear fresh.
Not all interviewers will necessarily like you, so don't take the positive
energy from the previous interviewer as a sign everyone will feel the same
way. Avoid repeating stories. Although different people are interviewing
you, they'll meet to compare opinions, and if they find you've scripted a
few stories they may conclude you lack experience. After the last session,
be sure to say your goodbyes to everyone, calling them all by name.
If you have any specific questions, post a comment below, and I'll get back
to you.
Dino Londis is an applications management engineer in New York.
Video with Cat Miller:
http://career-resources. dice.com/ articles/ content/entry/ dicetv_navigatin g_mu
ltiple_layers_of?cmpid= 163
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JOB: Business Analyst w/ EDI and Accounting Systems(NYC Only) (Linke
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net eric_s_nilsson
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:22 pm (PST)
Business Analyst w/ EDI and Accounting Systems(NYC Only)
Our client, a leading health care organization, is looking for a Sr.
Business Analyst for a 6 month contract opportunity in NYC with the
possibility of extensions. Because of the nature of the work, candidates
must have permanent residency or citizenship status to be considered for
this role.
Candidates for this position should have 6+ years of overall BA experience
and should be comfortable supporting EDI projects. Candidates should also
have exposure to accounting systems and/or claims processing systems. This
position will be filled quickly. Please email me directly at
rjones@beaconhillsg.com for consideration.
- 11.
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Article: Drawbacks of Using a Headhunter (AssociatedContent)
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net eric_s_nilsson
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:22 pm (PST)
Drawbacks of Using a Headhunter
By Ramona Taylor
Whether you are looking for a job or job change, the new trend is to get
help through a recruiter (aka headhunter) or headhunting service. While,
there are a number of benefits to using headhunters, a prospective job
seeker needs to understand certain things about the roles and loyalties of
recruiters and recruiting services. Operating from a point of knowledge, job
seekers can have more rewarding and successful experiences with headhunters
and headhunting services.
What is a HeadHunter and the Benefits of the Service?
Headhunters act as liaisons between you and a company to find out about
openings, market candidates who may fit the profile, and help convince both
parties they are a good match. They earn hefty fees for their time and work
very hard trying to make things happen. They often work specifically to
place prospective employees at a company and understand the inner workings
of businesses and human resource offices.
Whose the Real Boss
However, a recruiter does not work for you and although personable, is
motivated by the needs of their client company. A headhunter works similar
to other employment placement companies. They are paid by the company and
may have several other prospective applicants just like you. Recruiters
consider the bottom line. What are the companies needs. Your needs for
stability, career advancement and salary are not top priorities. A job
seeker is a commodity and there are several seekers out there.
Checklists and Blacklists
A recruiter is sensitive about the needs of its client company. A company
lists requirements for a particular job. If you don't meet those
requirements, you may not receive a great deal of contact from a headhunter.
Also, if a recruiter is vested with a company and you do not work out. That
headhunter is more inclined to remain loyal to the company and may not be
very helpful in finding other positions for you.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Truth
All headhunters are not created equal. While some may have an interest in
your qualifications, others may simply be working to fill quotas. Be mindful
of those headhunters that do not offer honest reports on a company's or
employer's reputation, preferences, or your qualifications. Recruiters that
seem to force you into a position or that do not advocate for preferential
moves may be setting you up for failure.
There Are No Guarantees
Beware of anyone who promises you the moon. Headhunters are skilled
bargainers and are looking for that mutually beneficial resolution. They
cannot guarantee you any position. They are not always as secretive as they
should be and they cannot overcome obstacles such as you being
overqualified, having specific salary demands and your personal preferences.
Your goal of upward mobility and career growth may not be consistent with
their goal of finding a qualified warm body for their corporate client.
The World is Not Their Oyster
Some recruiters work very hard at finding openings and opportunities, but
many vest with a few companies and attempt to find contract workers and
employees for them. A recruiter who is not diligent may not know of all the
available opportunities for someone with your particular experiences or
skill sets. With this in mind, a serious job hunter may have to register
with more than one headhunter at a time or take some of the responsibility
for their own job search.
Anyone looking for better pay or better opportunities has to make smart
choices. Looking for your next best job will take some work and a recruiter
or headhunter can help you in your search. However, using a headhunter is
not for everyone. Understanding the disadvantages of using a headhunter can
help you have a more successful and realistic approach to your job hunt.
URL:
http://www.associatedcontent. com/article/ 2703377/drawback s_of_using_ a_headhu
nter.html?cat=31
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Article: How to Social Network Your Way into a Job (HotJobs.com)
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net eric_s_nilsson
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:22 pm (PST)
How to Social Network Your Way into a Job
By Karen Noonan, TradePub.com, Yahoo! HotJobs
Networking is a crucial component of any job search. And today's
social-networking technology makes it easier than ever to network your way
into the job of your dreams.
Many companies are employing social media as a means to market their
products. And just as they are relying on blogs, wikis, forums, and social
networking to pitch their news, they are starting look at how job seekers
pitch themselves via these channels. (To learn more about how companies are
taking advantage of social media, download "12 Essential Tips for Success in
Social Media" for free here
<http://hotjobs.tradepub. > .)com/free/ w_moti01/ ?p=w_moti01
Use these tips to ping, tweet, poke, and post your way into your dream job
or a new career.
1. Get LinkedIn to various networks.
A good rule of thumb for job searching is to make yourself visible and
available. Traditionally, that means posting your resume on sites like
Yahoo! HotJobs and making sure your friends and family know you're looking.
But today, it's more than that. You need to become visible across the web.
Establish your web presence in various avenues, so employers can find you.
Create profiles on multiple social networking sites and even consider
starting a blog about your trade.
According to Paul Gillin, a social media marketing consultant and the author
of "Secrets of Social Media Marketing," LinkedIn and Twitter are the two
outlets you want to be sure to use as a job seeker.
LinkedIn is the place to start, according to Gillin. "The reason for that is
that LinkedIn is very targeted and very focused" he says. "It's got all the
tools and it's got this unique, degrees-of-separation concept where you can
find people by being introduced by a common link." Finding common
connections through the LinkedIn tools is a great place to start networking
for a new career.
Secondly, Gillin gives high praise to Twitter as a job seeker's tool. "I
recommend Twitter because it may be the fastest way to get in touch with
someone you want to reach," Gillin says. "Anyone on Twitter can get a
message to anyone else who is on Twitter."
Gillin notes that finding an email address for a contact within a company
can be a challenge. But locating someone on Twitter and sending him or her a
quick note is relatively simple. And emails to potential employers tend to
be formal and somewhat wordy--these long-form emails are often ignored. But,
Gillin says, "because Twitter is so brief, people tend to respond quickly on
Twitter."
2. Clean up your social-networking presence.
Having a social-networking presence can be a great way to land your dream
job. But it can also be a liability. Make sure your online appearance
projects the image you want to share with potential employers.
HR professionals and recruiters have gotten very good at finding ways around
privacy limitations when investigating job candidates. Even if you think you
have a private profile, use caution.
"If you're going to share photos of yourself face down in a puddle of beer,
you should choose to do that under a pseudonym," recommends Gillin. "Think
of how you want to appear to the outside world."
Your online personality is as important as your resume. Just as you would
proofread a cover letter or resume before sending it, edit your Facebook
profile, tweets, and blog posts with the same detail.
"Spell checker is not sufficient for that task," Gillin says. "Before you
publish anything online, have someone who knows the language read your
website."
And monitor your behavior online as well--that is, "avoid loose-cannon
behavior," Gillin says. Posting overtly nasty or vindictive comments,
incorrect facts, or anything that doesn't appear polished can hurt your
chances.
3. Have a distinct message about yourself.
Searching for a job is a marketing task--you are marketing yourself to a
specific audience. And as with any good marketing plan, you need to develop
the message that you want to get across. Define the message, and then figure
out how to get that message heard. Find information that backs up the claims
you make about yourself.
"It could be your words, pictures of the work that you do, or evidence of
your achievements," Gillin says. "Then you promote those. You use the
various social-media tools to push that out."
It's important to show employers what you've done. Post it on your Facebook
page, tweet about it, etc.
4. Be honest.
"12 Essential Tips for Success in Social Media," a marketing brief focused
on how to effectively engage through social marketing, urges social
networking participants to be honest.
"One characteristic of social media is that people are more aggressive about
reading between the lines to interpret other people's intentions. And
they're remarkably savvy about it. ... If someone suspects you're in some
way misrepresenting yourself, they'll use any of the tools available to
investigate your past postings across the blogosphere to sniff out what
you're really up to. It happens all the time, and it severely undercuts the
credibility of anyone exposed as a shill. Whether you're launching your own
social media site or just participating in discussions around the Web, be
conspicuously honest and straightforward about who you are and whom you
represent."
Creating a Facebook profile about your accomplishments is a great tool, but
only if you have actually achieved the success you post about. Present
yourself to the Web professionally, thoughtfully, and honestly.
5. Participate in the conversation.
Your personal web presence is incredibly important, but don't forget that
your potential employer likely has its own presence as well.
According to "12 Essential Tips," the key to building influence in your
community is getting involved: "You need to participate in the conversation.
If you've already identified the people influencing market dialog, comment
on their blogs. Write posts that track back to their blog if they allow
that. Write posts that engage or challenge them on a topic that matters. Go
forth and get in the conversation; don't wait for it to come to you. To be
successful, you need to continually engage and develop relationships through
dialog with the influencers."
Find blogs and forums within your industry and become a participant. It's
possible that your future boss operates or participates alongside you. Your
thoughtful comments within popular industry spaces online will bolster your
credibility and improve your chances of landing your dream job.
URL:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ career-articles- how_to_social_ network_your_ way_into
_a_job-1133
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JOB: Business Analyst required- Location Princeton, New Jersey (Link
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net eric_s_nilsson
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:22 pm (PST)
Business Analyst required- Location Princeton, New Jersey
Hi,
Job Location: Princeton, NJ
Only Local US Citizens or Green Card should apply. No third Party resumes
Job Skill Requirements:
. Serve as an instrumental role in delivering Client's software products to
the marketplace.
. Primary focus is to convert feature requests and concepts from Product
Management into development packages for Software Engineers, and then
continue to facilitate the process.
. Contribute to the software development lifecycle by collaborating with
team members to gather requirements, requirements analysis, system
breakdown, design specifications, project coordination, documentation, and
assisting engineers in implementing specifications
Position Details:
. Create visual artifacts such as sequence diagrams, entity relationship
diagrams, class diagrams, process / data flow diagrams, use cases and other
visual diagramming documentation as needed
. Create detailed requirements specifications and work closely with
Engineers to fulfill product requirements
. Create and maintain Business Requirements, Functional specification and
low-level software design specifications and supporting artifacts for
internal use
. Use modern software design concepts and disciplines on a daily basis
. Work on multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously
. Work closely with team members to estimate and deliver projects and tasks
in a timely manner
. Contribute to unit test plans and assist in the design of integration test
plans
. Organize and communicate project requirements to functional project teams
. Communicate project status and details to senior management
. Work with team members and advisors to understand and business
requirements and analyze current systems to specify integration and upgrade
requirements
. Responsible for contributing to high quality software releases on schedule
. Attend and contribute in meetings and training as required
Requirements:
. SDLC Process Experience
. System Analysis or Business Analysis experience
. Demonstrated experience writing or designing Software Requirements
Specifications, Software Design Specifications or other functional
requirements
. Experience with design modeling diagrams such as sequence diagrams,
database diagrams, class diagrams, process flow diagrams
. Solid problem-solving skills, ability to analyze highly complex business
processes and support systems and translate to detailed functional
specifications
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
. Enjoys technical challenges and constantly strives to improve existing
systems
. Proficiency with Development & Excellent knowledge of all phases of
Software Development Life Cycle
. Strong understanding of standard engineering processes and software
development life cycles
. Interacts well with technical and non-technical people and serve as a
bridge to translate complex requirements and concepts
. Quickly synthesizes and articulates software efforts to a variety of
stakeholders
. Experience in the health and wellness sector a plus
. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced small business environment
Send in your resumes to mustafa.balsara@thedigitalgroup. com
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IT Security Administrator in Jersey City NJ
Posted by: "Keith Bogen SPHR" keith.bogen@yahoo.com hrslugger2002
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:59 pm (PST)
Position: IT Security Administrator II
Duration: 6 months
Location: Jersey City, NJ
1). Demonstrate expertise in designing and conducting testing of systems and IT security controls (ethical hacking/pen testing, vulnerability scans, etc.) and must maintain current knowledge of hacking techniques, vulnerabilities and threats.
2). Highly technical, especially as regards information security technologies and controls.
3). Strong experience in analyzing and prioritizing threats and vulnerabilities.
4). Demonstrate organization, facilitation, writing, documentation, communication, and presentation skills.
5). Strong personal and professional ethical values and impeccable integrity.
6). Self-starter with the energy level needed to meet this demanding role.
7). Must be an intelligent, highly organized, articulate, professional and persuasive leader who can serve as an effective member of the Information Security Office Management Team, appropriately represent Information Security Office with Executive Management, and who is able to communicate information security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
CISSP or equivalent desirable
Ability to travel to sites in Florham Park, NJ and Malvern, PA
About ACS
American Cybersystems, Inc (ACS) is an international information technology services company offering IT consulting/staffing services, systems integration and managed services to organizations worldwide. Through its extensive resource pool, offshore development and recruitment centers spread across several offices ACS provides end-to-end IT staffing, payrolling, MSP, and application development and maintenance solutions.
ACS is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
For more information, please visit ACSs web site at www.acsicorp. com or contact:
Regards,
Vishal Bhati
American CyberSystems
100 Crescent Center Parkway
Suite 200
Tucker, GA
678-553-8930
vishal.bhati@ acsicorp. com
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