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Fwd: [cnjjsn] Maybe Some Good News For a Change - from Tech Republic

Posted by: "Peter Lutz" lutzpf@gmail.com   peter_f_lutz

Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:03 pm (PST)



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From: "Richard Puglisi" <richp@cmpmail.com>
Date: Mar 12, 2010 3:36 PM
Subject: [cnjjsn] Maybe Some Good News For a Change - from Tech Republic
To: <cnjjsn@yahoogroups.com>

Career Management <http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/career>by Toni Bowers,
Head Blogs Editor
IT hiring outlook improves: Think financial services if job hunting

- *Date*: March 9th, 2010
- *Author*: Larry Dignan
- *Category*: hiring <http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/career/?cat=102>
- *Tags:* Hiring <http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/Hiring.html>,
Job <http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/Job.html>,
CIO<http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/CIO.html>,
Information Technology<http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/Information+Technology.html>,
Financial Service<http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/Financial+Service.html>,
Job Hunting <http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/Job+Hunting.html>,
IT Hiring Outlook<http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/IT+Hiring+Outlook.html>,
Recruitment &
Staffing<http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/Recruitment+%26+Staffing.html>,
Workforce Management<http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/Workforce+Management.html>,
Financial Planning<http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/Financial+Planning.html>
-

Chief information officers say the information technology hiring picture is
improving for the second quarter and job hunters may want to focus their
efforts on the insurance and financial services sector, according to a
survey by Robert Half Technology.
Robert Half, a hiring firm, surveyed more than 1,400 CIOs across companies
with more than 100 employees. The upshot: 9 percent of CIOs plan to hire
more IT workers and 4 percent plan cuts. That net 5 percent gain is up from
the first quarter and year-ago outlook.
Bottom line: The IT hiring picture is improving somewhat, but the bulk of
companies plan no hiring changes.
However, what really caught my eye were the industries doing the hiring.
Simply put, if you're looking for IT work start pitching financial services
companies-the finance, insurance, and real estate sector. Here's the money
chart from Robert Half's technology report<http://rht.mediaroom.com/Q2ITHiring>
:
Among the key findings:
* 80 percent of technology executives are confident about their companies'
growth prospects in the second quarter.
* Recruitment and retention are becoming worrisome with 31 percent of CIOs
saying they are worried about losing top performers.
* 15 percent of CIOs say that networking workers were the hardest to find,
followed by security with 12 percent. 64 percent of CIOs said that network
administration was the skill most in demand.
Source: IT hiring outlook improves: Think financial services if job
hunting<http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=31706>

Richard Puglisi

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LEAD:  Sr PM - NYC - Fin Svcs - PMP or CFA

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com   jcsspike

Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:03 pm (PST)



Subject: Senior Project Leader

03/12/2010

Greetings,

My name is Michelle and I'm a Recruiter at Diversant, LLC. You've received
this email because the skills in your resume matched our search criteria for
a Senior Project Leader in our database.

Please respond if you are qualified, available, interested, planning to make
a change, or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications and
interest in working with us as we have an excellent referral program.

Below is the job description to which I am referring for a current job
opening located in New York, NY:

Lead and manage various key programs/projects/ initiatives for the business
group; ensure that projects are completed on time, on budget and within
scope. Coordinate technology, business, operation and other
internal/external resources from initiation through implementation. Manage
project-related vendors and contractors to ensure effective and
cost-efficient utilization. Work with the business leadership team to
identify, prioritize and plan the implementation of key strategic projects
critical for the success and growth of the businesses. Actively facilitate
senior management discussions on project progress including project timing,
budget tracking, issue resolution and risk mitigation.

The primary responsibilities include:

-Plan, organize, and implement project activities throughout its lifecycle.
-Provide direction, control and management of projects, including monitoring
the critical path, implementation of appropriate corrective actions and
proper escalation
-Provide overall project communication to stakeholders and management of
stakeholder expectations; including, preparation of presentations for the
various project and business leads.
-Facilitate communication between the business lines, operations, technical
areas
-Prepare various project artifacts such as project plans, status reports,
and business requirements.
-Manage agendas and meeting recaps/minutes to ensure all project tasks and
goals are being accomplished as expected.
-Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key personnel in
each functional area.
-Partner with business team members in the research and resolution of system
and process problems.

Qualifications

-8-12+ years progressive experience in the financial services industry
-Strong program & project planning, organizational and follow up skills
-Strong knowledge of financial services operations, information delivery,
change leadership/manageme nt, strategic planning, and project management
life cycle or system development life cycle
-Demonstrated strong collaborative partnership skills with internal and
external teams
-Ability to multi-task and maintain composure
-Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), Problem solving and
Analytical skills
-Computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Project, Visio,
PowerPoint).
-Bachelor's Degree; Masters, PMP or CFA preferred

Please email me ASAP at Mmoldavan@diversant .com, even if we have spoken
recently about a different position. If you do respond via e-mail and please
include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering
candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP.

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:
Mar 16th - Tues - No Mtg - PMI Dinner Mtg - Basking Ridge
Mar 23rd - Tues - Bring 20 copies of your resume - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 9 - plan to have dinner with us afterwards
April 6th - Tues - Dinner Mtg - Holiday Inn Totowa - Linda Trignano - Managing The First Impression
May 4th - Tues - Dinner Mtg - Holiday Inn Totowa - Ed Steinberg - LinkedIn
3.

GENERAL:  Does Your Resume Date You

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com   jcsspike

Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:09 pm (PST)



Does Your Resume Show Your Age?
Filed under: Resumes Print Article
Posted Mar 10th 2010 6:19AM

By Barbara Safani
Once a year I go through my closet and get rid of the clothing that no longer fits me or is out of style. It's not an easy thing to do because I become attached to certain favorites and old reliables, but I know they're no longer relevant to the way I want to look so I let go and give them away.

Updating your resumé often requires the same "letting go" process. It can be difficult to delete even the oldest, most entry level job from your resume. After all, it's part of your story, a brick in the road that got you where you are today. But too much information makes it harder for hiring managers to focus in on the experience they're interested in, and like a skirt or necktie from a bygone era, obsolete job histories can make you look unnecessarily dated.

Here are six signs your resume is due for a makeover:

Your resume leads with an objective. These openers communicate what you are looking for, but a hiring manager wants to know what's in it for him. Do you have the skills and experience to help solve the company's business problems? Replace your "objective" with a summary outlining your big picture accomplishments and the value you can bring to an employer.

Your contact information includes your fax number. Nothing screams the 80s like a fax number. Chances are no employer will need to contact you by fax. Use that space to include the URL for your LinkedIn page or blog.

Your dates of employment are all left justified. Having dates of employment to the left made sense in the days of the typewriter, when tabs were the only way to indent content. With Microsoft Word, text is much more malleable and you can make better use of your page space. Place employment dates after the company name save room for more important content, like all your accomplishments.

The font on your resume is Courier 10. Courier 10 was all there was when all documents were created on typewriters. Now we have scores of choices. Pick something else.

Your resume contains several personal attributes to describe you. If you are using adjectives such as loyal, detail-oriented, good communicator, or hard-working to describe yourself, please stop. These personal attributes are meaningless without tangible proof of them throughout your resume. The new rule is, don't tell me; show me. To do otherwise will suggest that you put your resume together during Clinton's first administration.

Your resume states that references are available upon request. Well, who needs them? Hiring managers routinely check out candidates via Internet searches before they call them in for an interview. So your references are available online whether you want them to be or not. Ditch the statement about references and make sure your name "Googles" well.

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:
Mar 16th - Tues - No Mtg - PMI Dinner Mtg - Basking Ridge
Mar 23rd - Tues - Bring 20 copies of your resume - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 9 - plan to have dinner with us afterwards
April 6th - Tues - Dinner Mtg - Holiday Inn Totowa - Linda Trignano - Managing The First Impression
May 4th - Tues - Dinner Mtg - Holiday Inn Totowa - Ed Steinberg - LinkedIn
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