Messages In This Digest (7 Messages)
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- Four things that make your resume look dated From: Brian Mecca
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- FW: Desktop Support Analyst - 1 Year Contract - Montvale, NJ From: David Pearlstein
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- Fw: 10 Big Differences Between the Job Search of Today and Yesterday From: Ann Garvey
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- Commercial Real Estate Controller - $100K - $140K from Marty Latman From: Marty Latman
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- COO / CFO Not-for- Profit from Marty Latman From: Marty Latman
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- FW: Project Manager Newark NJ 12 months From: David Pearlstein
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Four things that make your resume look dated
Posted by: "Brian Mecca" Brian.Mecca@yahoo.com bd_mecca
Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:21 am (PST)
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Four things that make your resume look dated
By Toni Bowers
February 21, 2012, 5:26 AM PST
Takeaway: Even if people keep their resume up to date with their latest jobs, they often plug that new information into an old format. Here's how to tell if your resume is dated and what to do about it.Many people aren't great at keeping their resumes up to date. Even if they remember to add new accomplishments or jobs, they still just plug the new information into the old resume. Here's why your old resume may need tweaking, and some things to keep in mind when you're doing that tweaking.
1. You still have an objective statement. Some people swear by the objective statement, and a broad, descriptive statement is good as an introduction. But what you don't want is the old "Seeking a position that utilizes my outstanding project management skills." I hate to break it to you, but hiring managers couldn't possibly care less about what you're looking for. The exercise is all about what you can do for the company you're applying to. Instead, use a profile that outlines what you've accomplished and in what ways you can bring value to the company.
2. Your resume looks like it was typed on a Smith-Corona.Remember back when left-alignment was the only formatting option you had? but now, apps like Microsoft Word let you do everything but make the words dance to music. I'm not suggesting you justify your margins, or center-align everything (please don't do that!), but you can let go of the old Company name…tab…Position held…tab…..dates worked mentality. (While we're on the subject, I suggest you put things in order of their importance–your title first, add a comma and then the company name. If you want to add dates, then you can do that and then right-align that portion.)
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3. You consider yourself "hard working" or a "good communicator." Two problems with this: One, you're talking about yourself so you're a little subjective. How much weight do you think that will carry? Two, unless you have some way to prove this (for example, "I conducted all end-user training for the company" can replace "good communicator"), there's really no reason to even mention it.
4. You offer references upon request. Honestly, a savvy employer will have googled the heck out of you already so there may be no need for references. Also, it's understood that if a reference is needed, the employer will ask for it and you'll provide it. Save that part of your resume real estate for something important.
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Best regards,
Brian Mecca
Senior Manager of Infrastructure and Technology
Email: Brian.Mecca@yahoo.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmec ca
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FW: Desktop Support Analyst - 1 Year Contract - Montvale, NJ
Posted by: "David Pearlstein" dlpearls@optonline.net etasam88
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:16 am (PST)
Please respond directly to the recruiter if interested and mention my name. Good luck
- David
Connect with me @ http://www.linkedin.com/in/dlpearls
From: Gary Taiste [mailto:gary.taiste@talentburst. ]com
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 3:23 PM
To: dlpearls@optonline.net
Subject: Desktop Support Analyst - 1 Year Contract - Montvale, NJ
Hello David
I came across your resume on an online job board and wanted to reach out to you to see if you might be the person I'm looking for. My name is Gary Taiste, Technical Recruiter with TalentBurst, Inc.
I'm assisting my direct client who is seeking a Desk Top Support to join their team in Montvale, NJ. Please carefully review the Job Description below. If you feel it's a perfect fit and would like to pursue this opportunity please email me an updated MS Word version of your resume and call me at (508) 628-7518. If this role is better suited for someone else within your network, please feel free to refer or share it with them. I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you.
*****Must be US Citizens, Green card holder or Canadian citizen *****
JOB ID: 12-00745
TITLE: Desk Top Support
Terms: W2 Only
Duration: 1 Year
Job Description:
Responsible for the support and troubleshooting of hardware and software problems for desktop and laptop computers. Install hardware and software on workstations. Set up and maintain network and telecommunications systems. Troubleshoot LAN, server and connectivity issues. Utilize ticketing system, when necessary. Re-image computers, perform data migrations and restorations, and conduct remote problem solving when required. Must possess a working knowledge of hardware components, hardware configurations, and have strong software experience. 3-5 years of prior experience in a desktop support role is required.
Experience with any of the following a plus: MS Outlook 2007/2010, Windows 7, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, RSA tokens, basic Active Directory, Blackberry, iPad/iPhone, inventory mgmt skills
Regards,
Gary
** 5 time INC 500/5000, 4 time BBJ "Pacesetter", 3 time SIA-fastest growing**
_____________________ _________ _________ _________ _______
Gary Taiste| Senior Technical Recruiter| TalentBurst, Inc.
Boston | San Francisco | Miami | Tampa | Toronto | New Delhi
Work: (508) 628-7518| Fax: (508) 319-3065 | Email: gary.taiste@talentburst. com
161 Worcester Road Suite 630| Framingham, MA 01701| www.talentburst.com <http://www.talentbu rst.com/ >
About TalentBurst:Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. A partial list of direct clients include: VISA, Yahoo!, The Home Depot, Mastercard, Fidelity Information, M&T Bank, National Grid, Duke Energy, Symantec, Adobe Systems, and Genzyme. Please visit our website www.talentburst. com <http://www.talentbu rst.com/ > or come meet us at our offices in Framingham, MA & downtown San Francisco, CA.
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Fwd: About Job Searching: Unemployment Update | Thank You Letters
Posted by: "Yee" yjao88@yahoo.com yjao88
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:16 am (PST)
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Fw: 10 Big Differences Between the Job Search of Today and Yesterday
Posted by: "Ann Garvey" agarvey44@yahoo.com ann_garvey
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:16 am (PST)
Hello Everyone,
I thought this would be of interest to you.
Kind Regards,
Ann
http://www.linkedin.com/in/anngarve y
732-580-7184
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10 Big Differences Between the Job Search of Today and Yesterday
By Joshua Waldman
1. Google Has Replaced the Resume
Recruiters are now using Google and LinkedIn searches to find talent, instead of paying for job-board or talent databases, like they used to do. In fact, many companies are even mandating that every new application go through a Google screening process. So that means the first page of your Google results matter much more than they ever did before.
The problem is that what Google delivers on a search for your name isn't regulated and is very difficult for the user to control. After all, background checks are very carefully regulated in order to avoid the types of misunderstandings happening now, online. Furthermore, Google's algorithm changes several times a year. So what can you do about it?
The last thing you should do is ignore this reality. So the job seeker has two courses of action. First, you become a publisher of your own content and flood Google's spiders with lots of great keyword rich content, my post on finding keywords. Second, you control the results on a Google search with Vizibility.com.
2. A Summary is Enough
Today, the resume is used mostly in the screening process while actual decisions are made after interviews. And because there are so many candidates competing for each job, HR people (or hiring managers if they are tasked with recruitment) often scan resumes very briefly. In fact, the average time on a resume is 30 seconds. Most resumes today are no longer than two pages but still include the expanded sections of yesterday's longer resumes. So keep it short and take out that extra bullet point. Check out the new service called The One Page Job Proposal.
3. Social Proof is a Must
Social proof, testimonials or recommendations seriously reduce the perceived risk of you as a candidate. The most costly mistake a hiring manager can make is to hire the wrong person. Some say that if a new-hire leaves within three months, it costs the organization one and half that person's annual salary. And with the economy as tight as it is, you can understand why hiring managers are so risk averse.
Set their mind at ease by offering testimonials on your resume and LinkedIn profile. A good standard is to have the number of recommendations equal to 10% of the number of contacts in your network.
4. Resumes and Cover letters are Not Read on Paper Anymore
Most organizations are not receiving paper resumes and when they get them via email or their application system, they don't print them. So expect your resumes and cover letter to be read on a computer screen. This means you have to format your documents in a way that makes screen-scanning easy.
* Use headlines to break up content
* Keep paragraphs short
* Use bold and italics to emphasis key points
* Make sure there is plenty of white space on the page
* Use color tastefully, consider adding logos, icons or charts
5. Relationships First, Résumé's Second
Resumes are not used as introductory documents much these days. In fact, "send me your résumé" is often an after thought after an introduction is made. And if an introduction is made online, then your online profile offers much more information than a résumé. So shift your priorities from, "Oh crap, I have to get my résumé done!" to, "Oh crap, where can I meet some more people today?" or "Oh crap, how can I look better online".
6. Employers Only Care About What They Want
In years past, a resume or job application was focused on what the job seeker wanted. This is not true any more. Now an application, resume or cover letter must speak to what value the seeker can bring to the organization. How can you bring value to the company and how soon can the company realize that value. Keep this in mind as you write your online profiles.
7. Don't Mind the Gap
Large gaps in your resume are not as important as they used to be. Not only do employers today realize than millions of great and wonderful people got laid off, they also appreciate it when candidates showed initiative and tried to start their own thing. Some analysts even predict that by 2020, most professionals will use the internet to generate multiple streams of income in addition to their day job.
8. Nouns are the New Currency
Screening software and LinkedIn talent searches have introduced an unexpected element to the way a résumé should be written. Because these tools rely on nouns or keywords to deliver search results to recruiters, the resumes with the right combination of nouns often win. Although these tools are expected to become much more sophisticated in the next two or three years, how you find and use keywords is now a very important part of your job search, see my post onfinding keywords.
If you want to succeed in today's job search, make a commitment to learn how to research keywords and how to use them appropriately on the page. Of course those powerful verbs your college career adviser gave you are still important too.
9. Everyone Has a Personal Brand, Yes, Everyone
Ten years ago, not many people even knew what a personal brand was, let alone was having one really that accessible. These days, even if you don't know what it is, you still have one. And because recruiters and hiring managers are just looking for red flags, inconsistencies in your image or messaging will prevent you from passing screening. Even if you never touched a computer in your life, you have a personal brand as well as an online reputation. So you have to decide, will you be in control of your image or will someone else? See my post on why having a brand is so important.
10. Typing isn't a Skill Anymore
Being able to type used to be a skill people would highlight on their resumes. Now, you have to know how to type just to have a resume. What really matters is how well you've prepared yourself for the application. You have access to more information about a company then generations past. As a result, expectations for preparedness are much higher. To really shine, focus on customizing each résumé and cover letter. It's better to send off a few very targeted applications then it is to spray and pray.
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Commercial Real Estate Controller - $100K - $140K from Marty Latman
Posted by: "Marty Latman" baconml@nac.net martylatman
Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:40 pm (PST)
All,
I received the following from Noam Ohring. Please contact Noam directly and use my name ONLY if you are qualified and interested . Good luck.
Marty
Commercial Real Estate Controller
Compensation range: $100,000-140,000
POSITION PURPOSE:
Lead the accounting department for a multi-fund real estate investment firm focused on the acquisition, construction, renovation, operation and management of multi-family residential properties, overseeing activities regarding reporting, internal controls, auditing and other areas. Coordinate and monitor the year-end audit. Ensure compliance with all accounting rules and perform internal audits for compliance with policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements
2. Ensure necessary journal entries are booked on a monthly basis
3. Assess and modify accounting systems to ensure effective! and efficient recording of accounting transactions
4. Prepares financial reports for management
5. Evaluate, develop and implement policies and procedures for internal controls
6. Monitor adherence to established operating procedures and internal ! controls
7. Prepare/review general ledger accounts to ensure the integrity and accuracy of accounts
8. Manage and perform accounting and month end closing
9. Review and approves accounts payable, i.e., verifies that the payables comply with company policy
10. Prepare various cash, AP and capitalization reports on a daily, weekly or monthly basis
11. Monitors delinquent A/R
12. Manage cash flows, collections and payments
13. Hire, train, manage and retain competent accounting staff
14. Oversee the accounting staff for purposes of ensuring that their accounting and analysis duties are done well
15. Monitor corporate credit cards and negotiate increases in credit limits as needed
16. Communicate with company's bank representatives regarding bank accounts
17. Coordinate activities of external auditors
18. Prepare support schedules for year-end work papers
19. Perform internal audits
20. Analyzes all financial records to forecast future financial position and budget requirements
21. Cash management, evaluating need for procurement of funds and investment surplus
22. Performs monthly balance sheet account analysis.
23. Performs budget vs. actual analysis for funds and properties on a monthly basis.
24. Assist in analysis of Buy vs. lease decisions
25. Assist with tax fu! nctions as well as special projects
REQUIREMENTS:
• Degree in Accounting
• CPA Required
• Minimum 10 years experience, preferably in commercial real estate
• Strong technical accounting skills, including GAAP
• Thorough knowledge of accounting controls, processes and systems
• Involvement with complicated financial transactions such as acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships
• Abil! ity to build relationships with all levels of the organization
• Detail oriented
• Comfortable with Outlook, Excel and Yardi
Potential additional responsibilities we may want from this hire:
• Deliver timely reports to lenders and investors
• Prepares annual budgets, cost reports and financial forecasts
• Review and analyze results for operational management
• Ensure compliance with all reporting and covenant requirements under loan agreements
• Cash management, evaluating need for procurement of funds and investment surplus
• Act as a tax advisor for the company and owners.
Please send all inquiries/resumes to noam.ohring@gmail.com
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COO / CFO Not-for- Profit from Marty Latman
Posted by: "Marty Latman" baconml@nac.net martylatman
Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:50 pm (PST)
All,
I received the following from Bob Nahas. Please contact Bob directly if you are QUALIFIED and interested.
Please use my name.
Good luck.
Marty
CHIEF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL OFFICER
COO/CFO for NYC not-for-profit organization, reporting to CEO.
Excellent opportunity for senior executive looking for final step in career
RESPONSIBILITIES
*systems
*finance
*logistics
*staff
*execution of CEO's strategy
*prepare board presentations
REQUIREMENTS
*Bachelor's degree at minimum
*extensive senior management experience
*minimum 3 years at or near COO level
*demonstrated ability to hire, develop and motivate a team
*willingness to work on team as well as direct it
*experience with consumer products company
*not-for-profit experience in business or personal life a plus
Contact:
Bob Nahas
Vice President
120 Wooster Street, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10012
T. 212.966.4426
bobn@24seveninc.com
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FW: Project Manager Newark NJ 12 months
Posted by: "David Pearlstein" dlpearls@optonline.net etasam88
Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:25 pm (PST)
Please respond directly to the recruiter if interested and mention my name. Good luck
- David
Connect with me @ http://www.linkedin.com/in/dlpearls
From: Michael Mento [mailto:MIchael.Mento@comptechassoc. ]com
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 10:32 AM
To: dlpearls@optonline.net
Subject: Project Manager Newark NJ 12 months
David Pearlstein,
I came across your resume on the Job Board and wanted to touch base with you regarding this position. Please review the requirements and send me an updated word copy of your resume along with your current and expected rates/ salary as well as visa status ASAP. If you are not looking for another opportunity, please feel free to circulate the position details to your friends who may be in the job market - as we pay referral fees.
If you have any questions feel free to email or call me if you have any questions.
3890 Project Manager II's – 4 openings
Location: Newark, NJ 07105
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: Feb 27th
* Healthcare Business Processes Knowledge REQUIRED (i.e., claims processing, enrollment, etc..)
* IT Project Management experience in a Healthcare environment Required
* Candidates should have a strong EPMO background
* Local candidates only will be considered; preferably NJ but will consider within the Tri-State area.
* Not a remote or work from home position; person will be required to work on-site
* Must have IT SDLC experience.
* Health Care business knowledge also needed....not infrastructure project management but business experience.
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
Regards,
Michael Mento
Comptech Associates, Inc
1075 Easton Ave
Tower 1, Suite #4
Somerset, NJ 08873
Office: 732 873 5040
Michael.Mento@comptechassoc. <mailto:varsha@comptechassocom c.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 Comptech Associates. I assumed that you are either looking for a new employment opportunity, or you are interested in investigating the current job market.
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