Tuesday, February 23, 2010

[CNG] Digest Number 1906

Career Networking Group

Messages In This Digest (14 Messages)

Messages

1.

Sr. Manager Logistics in Cleveland

Posted by: "Brad Schweon" bradly973y@yahoo.com   bradly973y

Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:14 am (PST)





Recruiter Lee Williams [ld@peakesc.com] is .

Working on a sr. manager role in Cleveland, logistics, freight and fleet
(truck, mostly flats). National company. Low 100's base, relocation.
Interesting opportunity.

2a.

It was the best of times and the worst of times

Posted by: "Frank Carabellese" mfmcara@optonline.net   fcarabellese

Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:06 am (PST)



Halleluiah.... I've landed a Data Center Operations Management position at
Thomson Reuters. I have a tentative start date of March 1st, pending a
background check and drug screening. I would like to thank my family,
friends and fellow networks who supported and advised me along the way.

Frank Carabellese

2b.

Re: It was the best of times and the worst of times

Posted by: "James Curcurato" jcurcurato@msn.com   curcuratoj

Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:47 pm (PST)

3.

FW: Business Analyst position in Warren, NJ

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

Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:17 am (PST)




Please contact the recruiter directly. Good luck!

Best Wishes,

Tom Bley

Project / Program Manager
Cell (973) 919-1252

Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:39:50 -0500
From: Kay.le@axelon.com
To: tombley@hotmail.com
Subject: Business Analyst position in Warren, NJ

02/22/2010

Greetings,

My name is Kay and I'm a 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 Warren, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst.

This position is responsible for managing requirements and business analysis of applications for Risk Management
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Develop Business Use Case Scenarios to facilitate the gathering and documentation of requirements.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Responsible for creating, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and providing feedback on key functionalities
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Responsible for analyzing and translating BRDs into Functional Requirements Document (FRD) and maintaining them
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Conduct FRD Walkthroughs for multiple teams (Business Risk Coordinators, Reporting, Analytics, Development, User Acceptance Testing and Operations) to explain new and enhanced functionality.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Providing functional leadership to the project team(s), stakeholders and partners throughout the SDLC process
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Leading functional analysis of issues in UAT and production.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Ensure understanding of the functional requirements by the development team in an onsite/offshore model
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Ensure that the System Integration Test plan includes the required functional scenarios captured in the FRD.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Address issues identified in testing. Trace them back to identify gap in functional requirements or its understanding.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Attain domain expertise in risk management and assist the business partners in articulating requirements.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Communicate cross-functional impact to other teams

Qualifications
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Graduate with 5 years minimum prior experience as Business Analyst.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Good Knowledge of Risk Management preferred and related work experience is a big PLUS.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Excellent analytical skills.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Ability to pay attention to details.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Strong verbal and written communication skills.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Ability to multitask.
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Proficiency in MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office applications including Word, and Excel and Collaboration tools like SharePoint is a must
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Knowledge of RAD, ERWIN and Requisite preferred
?SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Experience in development of reporting and data analytics solutions is a plus
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 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: Project Manager Position Available / Newark NJ

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

Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:20 am (PST)




Please contact the recruiter directly. Good luck.

Best Wishes,

Tom Bley

Project / Program Manager
Cell (973) 919-1252

Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:40:27 -0500
From: Jeffrey.bliss@axelon.com
To: tombley@hotmail.com
Subject: Project Manager Position Available

02/19/2010

Dear Thomas,

My name is Jeffrey and I'm an IT recruiter at Axelon Services Corporation, formerly known as Algomod Technologies. I have a contract position available with a major health insurance company. It is located in Newark, NJ.

This position is responsible for enterprise, cross-divisional projects with a high degree of complexity and medium to high risk. The PM-II obtains a clear understanding of the project scope and objectives and of team member roles and responsibilities and applies standard project management methodology, tools and practices to ensure successful outcomes of projects. The PM-II is also responsible for supervising and mentoring a PM-I that is assigned to their projects.

-Manage multiple, larger or cross-divisional projects at one time (projects can be of high risk level and typically involve cross-divisional coordination)
-Organize, manage and direct project team tasks and assures proper application of EPMO standards, tools and methodologies in project work.
-Identifies and assembles project team(s) and provides leadership and mentoring to assure effective project completion
-Delivers full project objectives on time and on budget as well as contributes to development of high-level business cases and post-implementation benefits estimates and recovery plans.
-Manages all project risk levels develop appropriate contingency plans and pro-actively identifies changes to eliminate future occurrences.
-Responsible for maintaining current and complete project management data and documents in enterprise systems; analyzes and reports project performance metrics as requested

Strong PM Skills has worked with IT governance and security procedures. . Knowledge in _______ is a plus.

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 call me ASAP at (212) 306-0114, even if we have spoken recently about a different position. You may also send me an e-mail. 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,
Jeffrey Bliss
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.

Jeffrey Bliss

Axelon Services Corporation
116 John Street
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 306-0114 or (877) 711-8700
Fax : (212) 306-0191
Jeffrey.bliss@axelon.com

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5.

Article: 9 Ways to Ruin a Job Interview (NewGradLife.com)

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

Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:40 am (PST)




9 Ways to Ruin a Job Interview

Posted by: NewGradLife | Posted at: 2:21 AM |
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http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterview.jpgThere
are tons of mistakes people make during job interviews, many minor, many
that are detrimental to landing the job. Here we've compiled a good list of
9 major mistakes job candidates make during their job interviews. Read on
and learn!

1. Pretend you have no weaknesses. Or tell me that your biggest weakness is
perfectionism and you work too hard during the job interview. You might as
well wear a sign saying, "I'm bullshitting you." Candidates who can't or
won't come up with a realistic assessment of areas where they could improve
make me think they're lacking in insight and self-awareness . or, at a
minimum, just making it impossible to have a real discussion of their
potential fitness for the job. I want to know about your weaknesses at the
job interview not because I'm trying to trip you up, but because I genuinely
care about making sure you're a good fit for the job. I don't want to put
you in a job you'll struggle in, and I definitely don't want to have to fire
you a few months from now. Isn't it better to lose the job offer now during
the interview than the job itself later?

2. Share too much personal info. I once had a job candidate tell me way too
much about the sex column she wrote for her campus newspaper during an
interview. If I had been talking to her at a party, I would have been
fascinated, but it was inappropriate for a job interview.

3. Answer your cell phone. If you forget to turn it off and it rings during
your job interview, apologize profusely and look mortified. Looking
mortified will make me feel sympathy for you.

4. Ask questions about the company during the job interview that could have
easily been answered with a modicum of research. I've had candidates say,
"So what exactly does the organization do?"

5. Badmouth an old boss. I'll assume that'll be me you're talking about some
day.

6. Be as quiet as possible. It shouldn't be like pulling teeth for me to get
information out of you during the job interview. If you're shy, I empathize,
but you've got to help me get a sense of who you are.

7. Don't ask any questions. I want to know that you're interested in the
details of the job, the department you'll be working in, your prospective
supervisor's management style, and the culture of the organization. You
should bring these up during your job interview. Otherwise, you're signaling
that you're either not that interested or just haven't thought very much
about it.

8. Interrupt. It's the kiss of death in my office.

9. Don't think beyond your desire to get a job offer. Too many candidates
approach the interview as if the only goal is to win a job offer. But the
wiser goal is to see if you're a mutual match, emphasis on mutual. Think of
it like dating: If you approached every date determined to make your date
fall for you, you'd lose sight of whether or not you were right for each
other. Don't trick yourself into believing that the job offer is an end unto
itself -- focus on what comes after it.

URL:
http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-interviews-job-interview-questio
ns.html

6.

OLM N2N networking meeting Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Posted by: "Bob" bob_longo1@yahoo.com   bob_longo1

Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:40 am (PST)





This is our business networking event. Invite your friends both employed and unemployed.

www.olmwarren.org

Our job search / networking group meets
in the Father Peter room Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

Come strengthen your individual network

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009907300341

Our Lady of the Mount
167 Mount Bethel Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-1075
Fax: (908) 647-7885

Directions to the Church from Route 22

„Í Take Route 22 to Warrenville Road
„Í Coming FROM THE EAST, turn RIGHT onto Warrenville Road
„Í Coming FROM THE WEST, turn take the jug-handle LEFT onto Warrenville Road
„Í Go about 3 miles. You will pass through the center of Warren
„Í Watch for "Scarpellinos", a house-restaurant on your right with a small white picket fence
„Í The next turn on your right leads you into the CHURCH parking lot

7.

FW: Compliance/ Banking Regulation BSA/Tech Writer Opening in NYC

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

Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:27 pm (PST)




Please contact the recruiter directly. Good luck.

Best Wishes,

Tom Bley

Project / Program Manager
Cell (973) 919-1252






Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:16:36 -0500
From: holly@sgainc.com
To: tombley@hotmail.com
Subject: Compliance/ Banking Regulation BSA/Tech Writer Opening in NYC





Hello,

My name is Holly Oths, I'm a Sr. Technical Recruiter with Software Guidance & Assistance. I saw your profile and wanted to contact you regarding your current work situation. If your currently looking and available please email me your word resume and the best number to reach you. Please take a look at the position listed below and let me know if this is something that interests you. All of the work we have available requires a heavy emphasis on Banking or Brokerage.

10-00392 - One of SGA major financial clients is seeking an Business Analyst/Tech Writer for their New York, NY office. Candidates for this role will be meeting with technical staff and designing/developing process flows from scratch. They will be defining best practices and should come from a banking background and will know legal terms (regulations, compliance, etc...).

This client can only work with those candidates that are U.S. Citizens, Greencard Holders or have a EAD.

Job Description
?Educate business owners on the current industry standard practices for documentation of business requirements for complex systems.
?Bring efficiency to business requirements documentation by providing structured process and by demonstrating strong facilitation skills.
?Assist business owners in defining and documenting requirements to current industry standards.
?Leverage existing documentation of business processes.
?Facilitate sessions with seasoned professionals knowledgeable about current business operations and existing business/ technology processes.
?Extract specific and detailed business requirements from discussions through probing questions.
Translate meeting discussions to formal requirements documents (shared responsibility with business staff).
?Ensure clear and detailed documentation of both functional and non-functional requirements from Scratch.
?Drive the business requirements documentation process to meet high quality standards and agreed upon deadlines.
?Regularly communicate progress to senior management.
?Clearly articulate project risks and offer risk mitigation strategies.

Critical Skills
To develop an appropriate modernization strategy, the business owners need to clearly define and document the business requirements for the service in a manner that can be presented to technology partners to evaluate and propose concrete migration plans. It is critical that the requirements are comprehensive and documented consistent with industry standards. These requirements must include all existing functionality of the service, non-functional requirements (e.g. throughput, timeliness of reports, etc...) and indicate desired operational enhancements or new business processes.

Preferred skills
?Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
?Working knowledge of Visio is preferred
?GUI design skills are a plus
?Working knowledge of PeopleSoft a plus

Education
Bachelorî–¸ degree in business or IT related field with 7- 10 years of work experience in business analysis or application development, with at least 3 years of experience in business analysis, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Please only respond if you are actively looking and available for some new work. Again, please respond with your word resume and the best number to contact you.

I look forward to hearing from you

Holly Oths
Software Guidance & Assistance
holly@sgainc.com







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FW: Developer- Endeca -- Charlotte, NC + Long term

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

Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:29 pm (PST)




Please contact the recruiter directly. Good luck!

Best Wishes,

Tom Bley

Project / Program Manager
Cell (973) 919-1252

Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:03:04 -0500
From: jayjeet@logix-tech.com
To: tombley@hotmail.com
Subject: Developer- Endeca -- NC + Long term

02/22/2010

Greetings,

My name is Jayjeet and I'm an IT recruiter at LOgix-tech solution. Our records show that you are an experienced IT professional with experience in Endeca Develop. This experience is relevant to one of my current openings.

The opening requires .

Developer- Endeca
Start Date: 02/19/2010
# of Openings: 1
Position Type: Contract long term
Location: Charlotte, NC

Description:
Develop Plan Base BI Applications using Endeca, Java, J2ee, and SDK.
Need 2-3 yrs exp w Endeca Endicott
Planned Dashboard is internal

Enduca- is a next-generation search and information access product offering, administration and security, core technology architecture, and corporate strategy.
Endeca was cited for its easy-to-use management tool
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 call me ASAP at (732) 637-4890, 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,
Jayjeet Pandey
732-637*4890
jayjeet@logix-tech.com

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 the portal. 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.

Jayjeet
732-637*4890
jayjeet@logix-tech.com

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9.

FW: IT Business Analyst -02203

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

Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:29 pm (PST)




Please contact the recruiter directly. Good luck!

Best Wishes,

Tom Bley

Project / Program Manager
Cell (973) 919-1252

Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:33:16 -0500
From: justin.tredo@axelon.com
To: tombley@hotmail.com
Subject: IT Business Analyst -02203

02/22/2010

Dear Thomas,

My name is Justin and I'm a recruiter at Axelon Services Corporation, formerly known as Algomod Technologies Corporation. Our records show that you are an experienced professional with experience in business analysis. This experience is relevant to one of my current openings.

It is located in Jersey City, NJ.

IT Business Analyst
Jersey City, NJ
7 Months

Pay rate is $51/hr w-2

Business Analyst should also be able to perform as team lead when necessary. Be able to function independently and be able to effectively communicate with the business and technology to deliver cost-effective and strategic solutuons. Both verbal and written communication skills are very critical for this position. Be able to generate plans and oversee drills. Be a team player.

3 to 5 years experience in analysis with expertise in different technologies, business areas, application wide analysis, and proposal of solutions. Assemble, analyze, and represent business requirements. Perform feasibility analysis, scope projects, prioritize deliverables, recommend alternative solutions and project strategies, and engage in negotiations. Responsible for high level implementation plans, data and process models, cost estimating, cost benefits analysis, and return on investments. These resources are also able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Business Analysts should also be able to perform as team leaders when necessary. Be able to generate plans and oversee drills. Be able to function independently and be able to effectively communicate with the business and technology to deliver cost-effective and strategic solutuons. .

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 email me a copy of your latest resume, 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,
Justin Tredo
Axelon Services Corp.

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.

Justin

Axelon Services Corporation
116 John Street
New York, NY 10038
justin.tredo@axelon.com

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10.

Contract Payroll Accountant in Princeton NJ

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

Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:42 pm (PST)



Title â€"
Payroll Accountant
Location- Princeton
Typeâ€"
Contract
Durationâ€"
Budgeted for 1000 hours, approx 6 months if not extended
Max Pay Rateâ€" 30-35/hr
Educationâ€"
Bachelors required, HR experience a plus
Software
Requirements- ADP PayForce system experience is a
plus.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred or
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation required.
• Minimum of 6 years of multi-state payroll and systems experience which
includes working knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Employee
Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) as well as all Federal, State and Local
tax laws.
• Minimum 4 years ADP PCPW system experience in a multi-state
environment.
• Minimum 2 years ADP Connection experience.
• Minimum 2 years of ADP Multi-Jurisdiction feature experience.
• Minimum 1 year of payroll coordinating/leading staff experience.
Responsibilities- Essential
Functions:
• Regularly runs change data information files from HRIS System (SAP)
including IDOC and Employee Reference File
• Regularly runs ADP Connection to link change data to Payroll System as
needed
• Audits New Hire change data linked to Payroll System prior to Payroll
Transmission and any additional special coding required
• Reviews Preview Pay Registers totals and detail for accuracy, makes
final changes prior to finalizing last transmissions
• Reviews Pay Registers totals and detail for accuracy after payroll as
been processed
• Regularly runs ADPGL and prepares/reconciles bi-weekly Journal Entry
FB01 files for review/approval and then processing by Finance Department to the
General Ledger
• Oversees the completion of the Payroll Journal Entry Reconciliation
Spreadsheet and reconciles to the FB01 Upload File
• Addresses all complex tax issues and responds to Federal, State and
Local Tax Inquiries as needed, creates ADP Cases and advises Payroll Manager of
any issue requiring further escalation.


_______________________
Brendan Spiegel
Account Executive

RemX Specialty
Staffing
900 Route 9 North
2nd Floor
Woodbridge , NJ 07095
Tel 732-596-9135
Mobile 732-925-5598
Fax 732-596-9472
brendan.spiegel@remx.com
www.remx.com

11.

Article: Links to Tips for Building and Maintaining an Online Commun

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

Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:34 pm (PST)




Tips to Building and Maintaining Your New Online Community

Posted by Alex Meredith <http://it.toolbox.com/people/ameredith/> on
1/07/2010 1:42:00 PM

Get an understanding for online communities and how to build and maintain
them with some helpful tips put together by Mashable's Leah Betancourt.

Leah Betancourt, of web-famous social media blog Mashable, recently
published a two-part piece on building online communities and how best to
maintain them in today's ever evolving Web 2.0 environment. It's a great
read for anyone in the process of growing their own online community, as
well as anyone who's curious to see what some of the engagement processes
are for online communities such as Toolbox.com, where we're constantly
striving to provide the best knowledge-sharing communities on the web.

Pulling tips from sources including CNN's successful iReport
program, NPR's Social Media Desk, and Angela Connor, Managing Editor of
User-Generated Content at WRAL in North Carolina and author of 18 Rules of
Community Engagement, Betancourt highlights 18 rules of her own in
increasing community engagement, and practices to avoid in the process. From
part one's "Welcome Newbies" (that's rule number four), to part two's aptly
named "Don't be a Dictator" (rule number seven.which also applies to anyone
looking to get into politics as well), you'll be sure to find a nice variety
of simple tips to help you understand how best to run your website's online
community.

Part One: 10 Rules for Increasing Community <http://bit.ly/8xkMp4>
Engagement

Part Two: 8 Things to Avoid When Building a Community <http://bit.ly/8cdHwa>

Check it out, and let us know what you think. If you've got
more suggestions, or agree/disagree with Betancourt's findings, let us know
so we can try to implement your ideas to the Toolbox.com Community.

URL: http://it.toolbox.com/people/ameredith/journal-entry/4566/

12.

Article: Setting a goal is the easy part, following through is harde

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

Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:11 pm (PST)



Setting a goal is the easy part, following through is harder

Sunday, February 21, 2010

The Record

To paraphrase Mark Twain, "Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the
world. I know because I've done it thousands of times." Setting a goal,
whether it be to lose weight, earn a promotion or spend more time with your
family, is easy -- it's carrying through that proves problematic.

And yet, the world's most successful people are intensely goal-orientated.
They know what they want, and they focus on achieving it every day. So
what's the difference between a top executive and everybody else?

"The fact is that successful people fail far more than unsuccessful people,"
says Brian Tracy, a top management consultant, in a recent Q&A with SUCCESS
Magazine. "Successful people try more things, fall down, pick themselves up
and try again -- over and over before they finally win." So how can you
learn to quit giving up on your goals? SUCCESS Magazine offers the following
tips for more successful goal-setting:

* Write down a list of goals. Cynthia Kersey, author of "Unstoppable: 45
Powerful Stories of Perseverance and Triumph from People Just Like You,"
suggests focusing on how you want to be remembered. "List the qualities,
deeds and characteristics for which you would like to be remembered by your
friends, spouse, children, co-workers, the community and even the world."

* Set out a plan to accomplish your goals. Tracy suggests listing what
little steps will take you to your goal, then organizing them by priority
and sequence. Figure out how much time and money you will need to accomplish
your goals, and revisit and revise your plan accordingly.

* Manage your mindset. Keep your focus by surrounding yourself with people
who will help you accomplish your goals. Arrange your workspace and home so
you'll be reminded of your commitments. "When you form the habit of starting
your productivity earlier in the day, associating with more positive people,
managing the news and information you feed your mind, controlling the
language you use -- especially the ways in which you describe yourself --
you will find it easier to succeed," says Jim Cathcart, professional speaker
and founder of the Cathcart Institute Inc. "Become the person who would
achieve your goals and who would deserve them."

For more information, visit www.SUCCESS.com.

Provided by NewsUSA.

To paraphrase Mark Twain, "Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the
world. I know because I've done it thousands of times." Setting a goal,
whether it be to lose weight, earn a promotion or spend more time with your
family, is easy -- it's carrying through that proves problematic.

And yet, the world's most successful people are intensely goal-orientated.
They know what they want, and they focus on achieving it every day. So
what's the difference between a top executive and everybody else?

"The fact is that successful people fail far more than unsuccessful people,"
says Brian Tracy, a top management consultant, in a recent Q&A with SUCCESS
Magazine. "Successful people try more things, fall down, pick themselves up
and try again -- over and over before they finally win." So how can you
learn to quit giving up on your goals? SUCCESS Magazine offers the following
tips for more successful goal-setting:

* Write down a list of goals. Cynthia Kersey, author of "Unstoppable: 45
Powerful Stories of Perseverance and Triumph from People Just Like You,"
suggests focusing on how you want to be remembered. "List the qualities,
deeds and characteristics for which you would like to be remembered by your
friends, spouse, children, co-workers, the community and even the world."

* Set out a plan to accomplish your goals. Tracy suggests listing what
little steps will take you to your goal, then organizing them by priority
and sequence. Figure out how much time and money you will need to accomplish
your goals, and revisit and revise your plan accordingly.

* Manage your mindset. Keep your focus by surrounding yourself with people
who will help you accomplish your goals. Arrange your workspace and home so
you'll be reminded of your commitments. "When you form the habit of starting
your productivity earlier in the day, associating with more positive people,
managing the news and information you feed your mind, controlling the
language you use -- especially the ways in which you describe yourself --
you will find it easier to succeed," says Jim Cathcart, professional speaker
and founder of the Cathcart Institute Inc. "Become the person who would
achieve your goals and who would deserve them."

For more information, visit www.SUCCESS.com.

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Article: Follow up with potential employers or risk losing out (The

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

Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:11 pm (PST)



Follow up with potential employers or risk losing out

Sunday, February 21, 2010

BY JOHN A. CHALLENGER

The Record

SPECIAL TO NORTH JERSEY JOBS

URL:
http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/ask_experts/84879522_Follow_up_with
_potential_employers_or_risk_losing_out.html

Job seekers often complain about employers who do not acknowledge their
calls, letters, even their interviews. How often have you heard: "I sent out
hundreds of résumés and have yet to hear back from any of them. They at
least owe me a letter or call."

That notion could not be further from reality and will get the job seeker
nowhere. The interviewer's only mission is to find the right person as soon
as possible. The job seeker is owed nothing. Interviewers have no moral or
business-courtesy obligation to acknowledge anything.

Then, how do you know if you have a chance for an interview or the job?

Call them. And therein lays the competitive edge. Few people believe they
should or "are allowed" to follow up. One company told me it received 40
résumés for a job and only one person bothered to call to see about an
interview.

Consider the follow up an integral step in the job-search process — whether
it is after sending a résumé, talking on the phone or a formal interview.

There is no need to be fearful or intimidated about the follow-up process.
The most common excuse individuals cite about not following up is that they
fear rejection. Job seekers believe it is easier to accept rejection if they
hear nothing at all than it is to get the final "thanks, but no thanks" over
the phone.

Although it may be hard for some to hear that they are not right for a
position, it helps to keep the job process moving. If the answer is no, it
brings to a close a job possibility you were hoping would come to fruition
and which may have held you back from going full force in your job search.
Secondly, if you were not right for one position that does not mean you may
not be a candidate for another position at the same company. You can ask the
person with whom you interviewed — or to whom you sent your résumé — if
there are other positions where someone with your energy and commitment and
skills would fit. See if there are other hiring managers that you could
meet.

Another important factor in the follow up is that you might find out that
the person never got your résumé or your call. Fax machines, the mail
service, voice mails and secretaries are by no means foolproof.

Following up also sends a signal that you are interested and eager to get a
position. Remember the story about how only one person out of 40 followed up
after sending their résumé. That person secured an interview.

If the employer is difficult to contact during business hours, ask to get
his or her night number so you can reach him or her after or before hours.
Again, this shows your persistence, resourcefulness and interest in the job
— qualities employers like in their candidates. Once you have talked with
the interviewer on the phone, offer to come in before or after business
hours for an interview. Or, offer to meet at an offsite location,such as a
restaurant for breakfast, or on the weekend if it is more convenient. Being
very flexible will help you get the interview.

In your persistent follow up, however, be careful not to cross the line
between showing your enthusiasm and becoming a nuisance. Although firms want
individuals who are enthusiastic and aggressive, they do not want people who
do not exhibit good common sense. There is no need to leave several messages
a day or send several copies of your résumé. Keep calling without leaving a
message until you have reached or heard back from that person.

Be interested and persistent in your pursuit of the job, but do not go
overboard. Use good judgment. It is better, however, to err on the side of
being too aggressive rather than too respectful if, in the name of respect,
you become too passive.

When you arrange for the interview, or if you have no answer yet on where
you stand in the interviewing process, do not let yourself get caught up in
false hope that you still have a chance of getting the interview or the job.
While you still may be a viable candidate, too many individuals at this
juncture become complacent and believe: "I can relax now until I hear back
from them." Your mindset should be like that of the Energizer Bunny, "keep
going and going and going" until you get the offer.

You cannot let your job search hinge on one company or one job. Nothing is a
done deal until it is completed. Do not take anything for granted. You need
to create as many opportunities as you can. The worst thing that could
happen is that you receive more than one job offer.

Following up a call, letter, résumé or interview is all part of the
job-seeking process. When you call, that says you are interested, that
follow up is a part of your personal style, and you are aggressive and go
after what you want. That is a strong, positive message you are sending
about yourself.

John A. Challenger is chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray &
Christmas, Inc., the global-outplacement consultancy that pioneered
outplacement as an employer-paid benefit in the 1960s. Challenger is a
recognized thought leader on workplace, labor, and economic issues.

Job seekers often complain about employers who do not acknowledge their
calls, letters, even their interviews. How often have you heard: "I sent out
hundreds of résumés and have yet to hear back from any of them. They at
least owe me a letter or call."

That notion could not be further from reality and will get the job seeker
nowhere. The interviewer's only mission is to find the right person as soon
as possible. The job seeker is owed nothing. Interviewers have no moral or
business-courtesy obligation to acknowledge anything.

Then, how do you know if you have a chance for an interview or the job?

Call them. And therein lays the competitive edge. Few people believe they
should or "are allowed" to follow up. One company told me it received 40
résumés for a job and only one person bothered to call to see about an
interview.

Consider the follow up an integral step in the job-search process — whether
it is after sending a résumé, talking on the phone or a formal interview.

There is no need to be fearful or intimidated about the follow-up process.
The most common excuse individuals cite about not following up is that they
fear rejection. Job seekers believe it is easier to accept rejection if they
hear nothing at all than it is to get the final "thanks, but no thanks" over
the phone.

Although it may be hard for some to hear that they are not right for a
position, it helps to keep the job process moving. If the answer is no, it
brings to a close a job possibility you were hoping would come to fruition
and which may have held you back from going full force in your job search.
Secondly, if you were not right for one position that does not mean you may
not be a candidate for another position at the same company. You can ask the
person with whom you interviewed — or to whom you sent your résumé — if
there are other positions where someone with your energy and commitment and
skills would fit. See if there are other hiring managers that you could
meet.

Another important factor in the follow up is that you might find out that
the person never got your résumé or your call. Fax machines, the mail
service, voice mails and secretaries are by no means foolproof.

Following up also sends a signal that you are interested and eager to get a
position. Remember the story about how only one person out of 40 followed up
after sending their résumé. That person secured an interview.

If the employer is difficult to contact during business hours, ask to get
his or her night number so you can reach him or her after or before hours.
Again, this shows your persistence, resourcefulness and interest in the job
— qualities employers like in their candidates. Once you have talked with
the interviewer on the phone, offer to come in before or after business
hours for an interview. Or, offer to meet at an offsite location, such as a
restaurant for breakfast, or on the weekend if it is more convenient. Being
very flexible will help you get the interview.

In your persistent follow up, however, be careful not to cross the line
between showing your enthusiasm and becoming a nuisance. Although firms want
individuals who are enthusiastic and aggressive, they do not want people who
do not exhibit good common sense. There is no need to leave several messages
a day or send several copies of your résumé. Keep calling without leaving a
message until you have reached or heard back from that person.

Be interested and persistent in your pursuit of the job, but do not go
overboard. Use good judgment. It is better, however, to err on the side of
being too aggressive rather than too respectful if, in the name of respect,
you become too passive.

When you arrange for the interview, or if you have no answer yet on where
you stand in the interviewing process, do not let yourself get caught up in
false hope that you still have a chance of getting the interview or the job.
While you still may be a viable candidate, too many individuals at this
juncture become complacent and believe: "I can relax now until I hear back
from them." Your mindset should be like that of the Energizer Bunny, "keep
going and going and going" until you get the offer.

You cannot let your job search hinge on one company or one job. Nothing is a
done deal until it is completed. Do not take anything for granted. You need
to create as many opportunities as you can. The worst thing that could
happen is that you receive more than one job offer.

Following up a call, letter, résumé or interview is all part of the
job-seeking process. When you call, that says you are interested, that
follow up is a part of your personal style, and you are aggressive and go
after what you want. That is a strong, positive message you are sending
about yourself.

John A. Challenger is chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray &
Christmas, Inc., the global-outplacement consultancy that pioneered
outplacement as an employer-paid benefit in the 1960s. Challenger is a
recognized thought leader on workplace, labor, and economic issues.

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