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FW: Urgent opening for Business Systems Analyst - FORT LEE, NJ

Posted by: "Jeff Leichtman" jeff.leichtman@live.com   dzeph317

Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:25 pm (PDT)





Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:03:23 -0400
From: james@apnconsultinginc.com
To: Jeff.Leichtman@live.com
Subject: Urgent opening for Business Systems Analyst - FORT LEE, NJ

08/16/11 4:58 PM
Greetings,
My name is James and I'm an IT recruiter at APN Consulting Inc. Our records show that you are an experienced IT professional with experience in Business Systems Analyst . This experience is relevant to one of my current openings.

DIRECT CLIENT REQ
06+ Months CONTRACT and FULL TIME OPENINGS
FORT LEE, NJ

Job Description
We're looking for a creative, talented Business Systems Analyst to help us push the envelope of application design and implement elegant, intuitive applications. Our systems have hundreds of thousands of business users and we provide large, scalable, enterprise-grade capabilities.
What You'll Be Doing

Using your creativity, design sense, and elicitation skills to design software for high-stakes clients.
Constantly challenging yourself to keep up with the industry best practices and using the tools in your arsenal to spec out your creative designs.
Working with a multifaceted team to create innovative solutions that surprise, delight, and surpass user expectations.
Participating in the full SDLC, from writing specs to researching new technologies, brainstorming in design sessions, testing, and releasing projects.
The Background We Are Looking For

Can you hold your own with us? A technical background with vast experience in UML, Visio, Use Case Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, TADs, Data Flow Diagrams, etc. is a must.
A development background in .NET, WebServices, XML, and SQL Server is also required.
Are you easy to work with? You'll be working on a [5-6] person team all day, every day, and it's important to us that we can integrate with you.
The Skills We Need from You

5 years + of systems analyst experience
Prior applications development experience with Microsoft Technologies (.NET, SQL Server, XML, SOAP, Web Services)
Great teamwork skills: Experience working and collaborating with Business Stakeholders, Clients, Account Managers, Technical Architects and Project Managers
The ability to comprehend and translate business requirements into technical specifications
Project management skills
Strong experience with technical documentation (UML, Sequence Diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams, Use Cases, Functional Specifications, High Level Design, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Apply to the job with your resume, rate/salary and contact number to james@apnconsultinginc.com

I can be reached at 609-924-3400 ext. 203(ASK FOR JAMES)

Thank You,

James
APN Consulting, Inc. | Princeton Park Corporate Center
1100 Cornwall Road | Suite 205 | Monmouth Junction NJ 08852
Work 609-924-3400x 203 |Fax 732-960-1638
Email james@apnconsultinginc.com |Web www.apnconsultinginc.com
APN is an Inc.500 company (#255 on the 2009 list of fastest growing private US companies)

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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 send me your resume and contact info ASAP, 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,
James Lima
APN Consulting Inc

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 ................... 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.
James
APN Consulting Inc

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Fwd: Easy Answers to Tough Interview Questions

Posted by: "Rich Pettus" richpettus@gmail.com   rich.pettus

Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:28 pm (PDT)



http://www.yellowbrickroad.com/follow/easy-answers-tough-interview-questions/

Easy Answers to Tough Interview Questions
By Selena Kohng <http://www.yellowbrickroad.com/follow/author/selena/> |
Published: March 3, 2011

<http://www.yellowbrickroad.com/follow/easy-answers-tough-interview-questions/liedetectortest/>If
you were invited for an interview, you've conquered half the battle; the
recruiter already thinks you can do the job based on your resume. The next
half, though, is about proving them right. Things like body language or your
outfit play a part, but only a supporting role to what really gets the
spotlight: how you answer those tough questions. Here are some tips on how
to deliver.
Q: "Tell me a little about yourself."

*What they're really saying*: "I'm trying to figure out why you want this
job and if you're a good fit."
*What they're not sayin*g: "Tell me a funny story from your frat days or
what you watched on Hulu last night."

There's a way to be honest, express your individuality, and still tailor
your answer to their expectations. For example:

*A:* "I studied social work at the University of Michigan because I knew it
would be the best way to apply my passion for people. Since then, I've
worked as a counselor for refugee agencies, where I became more informed of
global, systemic issues. Those experiences paved a specific long-term career
path for me, *which is why when this position opened up, I knew it would be
a good fit."*

Notice that the answer has a chronological, thematic structure. Your answer
doesn't have to be so formulaic, but the interviewer's takeaway should be
that applying for this job was the next natural step.
Q: "What are your weaknesses?"

*What they're really saying: *"You're not perfect, so how do you
compensate?"
*What they're not saying: *"What are your weaknesses?"

Employers are moving away from asking this question, but if you get it,
avoid either extreme, i.e. sounding fake ("I work too much") or too
transparent ("I'm not very punctual, I tend to lose things," etc.) It's all
in how you spin it:
**

*A: *I pay incredible* attention to detail, but sometimes it causes me to
miss the bigger picture*. I've been working on that by approaching projects
from a bird's-eye view throughout the process."
Q: "How do you handle stress?"

*What they're really saying:* "Do you have good problem-solving,
time-management, and decision-making skills?"
*What they're not saying*: "How do you unwind?"

Cite at least one–if not all three–skills in your answer, and use a specific
example. Sometimes a personal answer can work (e.g., I exercise three times
a week to stay balanced), but it's safer to answer how you handle stress or
pressure on the job.
**

*A:* "In stressful situations, I *take a step back and analyze the best ways
to solve the problem*. For example, in my previous position, there were
moments of high volume that were stressful. In order to provide quality
customer service to each individual, I prioritized their needs, quickly
assessed which cases could be handled by colleagues, and addressed the most
urgent situations first."
Q: "What would others say about you?"

*What they're really saying*: "Are you a good fit for our team?"
*What they're not saying*: "I care what your friends and mom think about
you."

Always answer this question based on what previous colleagues and employers
would or have said about you. Include any weaknesses to give a well-rounded
answer, too. Don't be afraid of commenting on relational skills.
**

*A: "I've been consistently commended by employers* for my initiative and
ability to think outside the box. My colleagues would say that I'm willing
to go above and beyond to get the job done, and that* I value working
relationships marked by mutual trust and respect."*
Q: "Where do you see yourself in five (or ten) years?"

*What they're really saying:* "Do you know where you're going in life, and
are we a part of it?"
*What they're not saying:* "Tell me the truth."

If the job is an entry or even mid-level position, chances are that they
know you won't be there in five years. They're testing to see whether you're
stable, reliable, and have clear goals. Start with the big picture, then
narrow down to the specific company and/or position.

*A: *"I see myself at a creative marketing firm that pushes the envelope. My
goal is to be a senior copywriter that oversees and ideates multiple
projects, and *I see this position as the starting point*."

These just scratch the surface, but remember these *recurring principles
when interviewing* : be confident, be specific, and be honest–just not too
honest. Looking for more interview tips? This video is full of gems that you
can use to ace your next interview:

*What's the hardest interview question you've ever faced? How did you
respond? Tell us in the comments below!*
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Fwd: 385 Free Online Courses from Top Universities

Posted by: "Rich Pettus" richpettus@gmail.com   rich.pettus

Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:29 pm (PDT)



http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses

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Fwd: Take Stanford Computer Science Courses This Fall: Free Worldwid

Posted by: "Rich Pettus" richpettus@gmail.com   rich.pettus

Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:32 pm (PDT)



http://www.openculture.com/2011/08/stanford_computer_science_courses_this_fall.html

Take Stanford Computer Science Courses This Fall: Free
Worldwide<http://www.openculture.com/2011/08/stanford_computer_science_courses_this_fall.html>

in *Stanford <http://www.openculture.com/category/stanford>,
Technology<http://www.openculture.com/category/technology>
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This fall, professors from Stanford's prestigious School of Engineering
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Learning <http://ml-class.org/>, Introduction to Artificial
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and Introduction to Databases <http://db-class.org/>. (You can sign up by
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that provide instant feedback; and the ability to rank questions to be
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Report<http://news.stanford.edu/news/2011/august/online-computer-science-081611.html>,
"Already more than 58,000 people have expressed interest in the artificial
intelligence course taught by Sebastian Thrun <http://youtu.be/H9ngd6zCeUcn>,
a Stanford research professor of computer science and a Google Fellow, and
Google Director of Research Peter Norvig <http://norvig.com/>."

This isn't the first time Stanford has offered free computer science courses
to the world. Back in 2008, Stanford Engineering
Everywhere<http://see.stanford.edu/see/courses.aspx> presented
lectures from 10 complete online computer science and electrical engineering
courses. This includes the three-course "Introduction to Computer Science"
sequence taken by the majority of Stanford undergraduates. *These courses
are all listed in the Computer
Science<http://www.openculture.com/computer_science_free_courses> and
Electrical Engineering sections of our big collection of Free Online
Courses<http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses>
.*H/T @eugenephoto <http://twitter.com/#!/eugenephoto>

via Stanford News<http://news.stanford.edu/news/2011/august/online-computer-science-081611.html>

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Developing Apps for iPhone & iPad: A Free Stanford
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