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1.: Fwd: [TheBreakfastClubNJ] Forbes.com: Five Tips For Acing A Phone In From: Peter Lutz

2.: BCNC One-Year Anniversary Barbeque August 3, 2010, River Edge, NJ - From: JohnR

3a.: LEAD: PM - NYC - Contract - Fin Svcs From: john sampson

4.: LEAD: Lead BA - NY - DW environment From: john sampson

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1.: Fwd: [TheBreakfastClubNJ] Forbes.com: Five Tips For Acing A Phone In

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

Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:58 pm (PDT)

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*Subject:* Five Tips For Acing A Phone Interview

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*Five Tips For Acing A Phone Interview*
Erin Joyce, 07.29.10, 12:00 PM ET

http://www.forbes.com/2010/07/29/five-tips-acing-phone-interview-personal-finance.html?partner=alerts

*Find out how to conquer this common initial screening tool.*

It's common practice for companies to narrow down their search for a new
employee by interviewing candidates over the phone. There are many
similarities to the in-person interview like preparing ahead of time and
speaking professionally and clearly. However, there are a few points unique
to the phone interview--and following them could mean the difference between
a job offer and heading back to the employment drawing board.

*1. Background Noise
*Make sure the only thing the interviewer can hear is the sound of your
extra-professional voice. This means choosing a location that is
quiet--notably one free of traffic noise, screaming children, TV background
sound and anything else that would be distracting. Also, make sure you
aren't wearing earrings that might knock against the phone or jingle near
it.

Make sure you don't chew gum, smoke or eat during the conversation. If you
are worried about having a dry mouth, keep a glass of water handy but make
sure you only drink if necessary and at opportune moments.

*2. Know The Company
*Whether the interview is in-person or over the phone, it pays to do your
research about your potential employer. Knowing about the company will not
only help you to ask more informed questions, it will help you tailor your
responses to highlight the most appropriate characteristics for the job.

At the very least, be sure to check out the company's website and get a good
sense of what they do, who works for them and their position in their field.
You should also be familiar with the job description and any requirements
the job posting mentioned. Be ready to demonstrate how well you fill those
requirements with specific examples.

*3. Have Your Résumé On-Hand
*While you probably know your own work history pretty well, having your
résumé in front of you will ensure you get the dates and any contact names
that may come up. It will also come in handy if you get nervous--having your
résumé handy will help keep your nerves steady, or at least provide a back
up if you forget some of the details.

Although you've likely already done so if you have been applying to jobs,
make sure your résumé is up to date and includes all relevant information
for your previous jobs, education and references.

*4. Prepare Notes
*Each interview will no doubt have a unique set of questions. However, you
can be pretty certain some standard questions will show up in some form.
Prepare your answers ahead of time and you'll be able to give them some
thought. Consider the following questions:

What do you consider your greatest strength?
What do you consider your greatest weakness?
What specific examples demonstrate your ability to handle this job?
Describe a situation where you solved a problem with a coworker or client.
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*5. Breathe
*Since the only interaction you have with your interviewer at this stage is
through your voice, make sure you speak clearly, slowly (but not too slow!)
and professionally. You (and your voice) should be engaged and enthusiastic.
Don't feel like you have to fill every silence--take a moment to gather your
thoughts after you are asked a question to make sure your answer is the best
one you can possibly give.

*The Bottom Line
*Interviews can be stressful, but taking a few simple steps to prepare
yourself will help you stay relaxed and confident. Put yourself in a
comfortable environment--and remember, while dressing up may help get you
into the job-seeking mood, your prospective employer will never know if you
are curled up on the couch in your Snuggie.

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2.: BCNC One-Year Anniversary Barbeque August 3, 2010, River Edge, NJ -

Posted by: "JohnR" jar1@optimum.net john_rechenberg

Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:54 pm (PDT)

The Bergen Career Networking Community (BCNC) and the TCN presents:

Get ready, it is almost here!

BCNC One-Year Anniversary Barbeque

Tuesday, August 3rd, from 5–8pm (rain or shine)

Temple
<http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?pro\
pertyID=868&EM=VTY_SI_mahwah_868_overview> Avodat Shalom* | 385 Howland
Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 | 201.489.2463

The big day is almost here, and now is your opportunity to sign up.
We've heard some people say that they don't wish to pay by
credit card, so we are opening up a manual registration procedure, where
you will be able to pay by check or cash at the door. Again, however,
you must pre-register and bring your ticket to the barbeque, or else the
walk-in fee remains $15.00. To do so, please send an e-mail to one of
the following addresses: bbrowne9@aol.com <mailto:bbrowne9@aol.com> ,
hogan_lam@yahoo.com <mailto:hogan_lam@yahoo.com> , jar1@optonline.net
<mailto:jar1@optonline.net> , or Gillian.hu.2009@gmail.com
<mailto:Gillian.hu.2009@gmail.com> . Please mention you wish to attend,
and fill in the following:

Name:

E-mail Address (very important!):

Home phone:

1 Word that best describes you:

In transition (Y/N)

Prior Position:

Prior Company:

Target Companies:

You will receive an acknowledgment from Eventbrite. Please print that
out and bring it with you to the barbeque. If you don't get the
acknowledgment within a day, please let us know.

Please register soon. We have to order the food this coming Monday, and
we need a reasonable head count. Manual registrations will be taken
until noon, Monday, August 2, 2010. Again, time is running out fast.

There will be indoor and outdoor seating in a friendly and relaxed
atmosphere. This will be a truly unique networking experience, and one
that we are sure you will want to attend. We look forward to seeing you
there and thank you for coming.

The cost for the event is $9.00 per person, with a $1.00 cash bar charge
per glass of beer or wine. Registration before the day of the barbeque
is still required, along with a printed copy of your ticket.

Registration is required. Please register through Eventbrite:
http://bcnc16.eventbrite.com <http://bcnc16.eventbrite.com/> , or
register manually as mentioned above. Walk-ins will still be charged
$15.00.

We are looking for volunteers. Let us know if you wish to pitch in.

*For further information about the Temple and for directions, please
sign on at: http://www.avodatshalom.net/ <http://www.avodatshalom.net/>
.

About 60 parking spots are available at the Temple, as well as street
parking on Brown Circle. Smart networkers always car pool!

Things to remember…..

Bring food item(s) for donation to the temple.

Bring business cards to exchange and/or for door prize.

This event is open to all registered business professionals.

Business or business casual dress recommended.

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3a.: LEAD: PM - NYC - Contract - Fin Svcs

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

Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:18 am (PDT)

My name is Gabriela Barreto, I'm a Technical Recruiter with Software Guidance & Assistance.Â I saw your profile and wanted to contact you regardingÂ your current work situation.Â Â Â If you areÂ currently looking and availableÂ please email me your word resume and the best number to reach you.Â Please take a look at the position listed below and let me know if this is something that interests you.Â Â Â

Job # : 10-02870
Job Title : Project Manager
Job Location : New York, NY 10004
Position Type : Contract
Job Description :Â One of SGAâ€™s top financial clients is seeking a Project Manager for a contract position in New York, NY.
Position Description:
As Project Manager, there will be an opportunity to take ownership for, and contribute to, the success of projects through their entire life-cycle. In the PMO role, the candidate would be responsible for developing and maintaining program-wide plans, preparing status reports and providing updates to senior management on an as needed basis. The role requires the candidate to have an understanding of system architecture principles, project management fundamentals, and process analysis and design best practices. The candidate needs to understand basic financial analysis metrics and should be comfortable performing financial and other quantitative analyses.

Facilitate cross-functional groups to achieve common goals
Define analysis and implementation focused project plans
Track and report status
Work with the stakeholders to prioritize work and drive milestones
Influence and collaborate effectively with project resources
Create project plans to organize and manage project/program work streams; work with stakeholders to identify and track project milestones and deliverables
Update status reports to create transparency on project progress, accomplishments and issues/risks
Skills Required:

Five + years Project Manager/Program Management experience overseeing a large portfolio of projects
Clear understanding of project management and approaches
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work
Capable of setting direction and motivating team members
Ability to deal with ambiguity and define approaches to bring un-focused issues to resolution
Exceptional written and verbal presentation skills
Highly organized and able to meet deadlines
Strong communication and influencing skills
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Strong MS Project and other MS Office tools, including Excel and Visio

Please only respond if you are actively lookingÂ and available for some new work.Â Again, please respond with your word resume and the best number to contact you.Â

Note that this is one of many opportunities we have available.

I look forward to hearing from you

Ms. Gabriela Barreto
Software Guidance & Assistance
gabrielab@sgainc. com

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:

Aug 3rd - NEW MTG VENUE - BCNC - Barbeque - Temple Avodat Shalom 385 Howland Ave River Edge 07661 - 5 pm - Call John Rechtenberg at 201-694-3571 for reservations - Sou Chef John McKenzie will be cooking - $9 with reservation - cash bar

Aug 10th - Tues - 6 pm - NEW LOCATION - BERMAN LARSON KANE (BLK) 12 Route 17 North, Suite 209 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 - Do not use GPS - go to BLK site for directions - Bring 20 copies of your resume - 201.909.0906 - plan to have dinner with us afterwards

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4.: LEAD: Lead BA - NY - DW environment

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

Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:51 am (PDT)

Need a Lead business analyst with any Datawarehouse environment experience. ITS a Position which will fetch a hire. interview next week.

I'm a Technical Recruiter for NCS Technologies. We've been in business since 1984 and specialize in software solutions. I have seen your resume and would like to speak with you about your experience, and a position that I have in Brooklyn, NY as a Lead Analyst with a client of ours. The details of the position are

They are looking for a real strong requirements lead to lead all the analysts that are working on the project. The person must be experienced leading teams that are working in a DW environment

Mandatory Experience

* Experience leading a team of analysts in the development and creation of technical requirements for large, complex systems. Team size for project consists of 7 to 8 Analysts.
* Proven experience working with non-technical Subject Matter Experts to elicit requirements.
* Prior experience a analyzing legacy using SQL queries on Oracle and SQL Server environments.
* Microsoft Office experience is mandatory.
* Prior experience developing technical requirements to support multiple, complex ETL data processes that are updated continuously daily basis.
* Prior experience developing use cases or user stories.
* Prior experience with requirements management tools such as HPQC or DOORS.
* English-language fluency with excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Must provide References for relevant job skills.
* Ten years of industry experience.
* College degree in related industry field.

Desirable Additional Experience

* Experience in the special education, educational services, or City of NY.
SharePoint
* Familiarity with SCRUM or Agile Methodologies
* Experience with version control systems
* .Net development experience

.

Please reply to this email with a time and phone number that I can reach you at so that we may speak in more detail.

Thank you very much and I look forward to speaking with you shortly.

Regards,

Payal Shah
Technical RecruiterNCS Technologies Inc
15 Corporate Place South
Suite 200
Piscataway, NJ 08854
ph: 732.562.8880 ext 4149
cell: 732.979.0734
fax: 732.562.8883
pshah@ncstech.com
www.ncstech.com

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:

Aug 3rd - NEW MTG VENUE - BCNC - Barbeque - Temple Avodat Shalom 385 Howland Ave River Edge 07661 - 5 pm - Call John Rechtenberg at 201-694-3571 for reservations - Sou Chef John McKenzie will be cooking - $9 with reservation - cash bar

Aug 10th - Tues - 6 pm - NEW LOCATION - BERMAN LARSON KANE (BLK) 12 Route 17 North, Suite 209 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 - Do not use GPS - go to BLK site for directions - Bring 20 copies of your resume - 201.909.0906 - plan to have dinner with us afterwards

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