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[itroundtable] Digest Number 1998

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1.: Fw: Pearson Education -Mastering Product Manager From: Alicja Lisnow

2.: Fw: Support Tech Needed in Bethel CT From: Scott Sommer

3.: Fwd: [SMCNG] 12 Eye-Catching Resume Tips From: Peter Lutz

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1.: Fw: Pearson Education -Mastering Product Manager

Posted by: "Alicja Lisnow" a_lisnow@yahoo.com a_lisnow

Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:04 am (PST)

Title: Mastering Product Manager
Req Number: ncs-00029604
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Location(s): Upper Saddle River NJ

Pearson is an international media company with market-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. Pearson's education business represents about two-thirds of the company, and Penguin publishing and the Financial Times make up the balance. With more than 30,000 employees based in 60 countries, we are a family of businesses that draws on common assets, processes and shares a common purpose: to help our customers live and learn.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.
Product Manager, Mastering Engineering: The Mastering product line represents the most advanced, educationally, effective and widely used homework and tutorial system for higher-education science and engineering in the world. We are currently seeking a product manager to focus on MasteringEngineering. As a member of the product development team, the product manager will be responsible for: gathering and prioritizing requirements, developing and testing prototypes of new functionality, writing functional and user-interface specifications and working with development, QA and documentation to ensure delivery of high value product enhancements.
Develop expertise with respect to our customers needs and our competitors capabilities. Track and prioritize product requirements by conducting market research supported by on-going dialog with customers and editorial teams. For assigned requirements, drive a solution set from conception to implementation by developing a business case, use cases, visual prototypes and functional & design specifications. Monitor and review the development of specific features including software engineering, QA and documentation.
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative science discipline, preferably Engineering or Mathematics. Must be comfortable working with technical/mathematical content. 3 + years experience in a software product management, UI design, business analysis or similar role. Excellent teamwork, communication and organizational skills. Experience in teaching, educational publishing or educational technology is a plus. This position requires occasional travel to sites in North America.

Apply online at www.pearsoned.com/careers

Pearson is an international media company with market-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. Pearson's education business represents about two-thirds of the company, and Penguin publishing and the Financial Times make up the balance. With more than 30,000 employees based in 60 countries, we are a family of businesses that draws on common assets, processes and shares a common purpose: to help our customers live and learn.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.
Product Manager, Mastering Engineering: The Mastering product line represents the most advanced, educationally, effective and widely used homework and tutorial system for higher-education science and engineering in the world. We are currently seeking a product manager to focus on MasteringEngineering. As a member of the product development team, the product manager will be responsible for: gathering and prioritizing requirements, developing and testing prototypes of new functionality, writing functional and user-interface specifications and working with development, QA and documentation to ensure delivery of high value product enhancements.
Develop expertise with respect to our customers needs and our competitors capabilities. Track and prioritize product requirements by conducting market research supported by on-going dialog with customers and editorial teams. For assigned requirements, drive a solution set from conception to implementation by developing a business case, use cases, visual prototypes and functional & design specifications. Monitor and review the development of specific features including software engineering, QA and documentation.
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative science discipline, preferably Engineering or Mathematics. Must be comfortable working with technical/mathematical content. 3 + years experience in a software product management, UI design, business analysis or similar role. Excellent teamwork, communication and organizational skills. Experience in teaching, educational publishing or educational technology is a plus. This position requires occasional travel to sites in North America.

Apply online at www.pearsoned.com/careers

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Alicja Lisnow, MSET
Leadership / Training / Sales Operations / Client Services
A_Lisnow@Yahoo.com / 201.519.0545
LinkedIn / BCNC / NNJASTD Career Transition
MSET Portfolio

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2.: Fw: Support Tech Needed in Bethel CT

Posted by: "Scott Sommer" sommer@frontiernet.net sommerscott

Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:49 pm (PST)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Staff I.T" <sseidler@StaffITInfo.com>
To: "SCOTT SOMMER" <scott.sommer@ieee.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 4:43 PM
Subject: Support Tech Needed in Bethel CT

> Hi SCOTT,
>
> A client of ours in Bethel CT is looking for a Support Tech for a 2-4 week
> consulting project. The position is 50% Phone Support and 50% Deskside
> support. The candidate would need to be experienced with Cisco Routers.
> If you are interested please respond to this e-mail with a word version of
> your resume and your desired hourly rate. Upon Receipt we will give you
> more information about the project.
>
> The rate for this project is aprox 20.00 per hour. We apologize if this
> rate is not right for you or the position is not geographically accessible
> for you.
>
> Regards,
>
> The StaffIT Team
>
> PS If you would like to be removed from our database, please respond to
> this e-mail with "eliminate" in the subject line. Please allow 7-10
> business days for the change to take effect.
>
>
> Job Reference Number=211500
>
>
>

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3.: Fwd: [SMCNG] 12 Eye-Catching Resume Tips

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

Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:17 pm (PST)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rich Pettus <richpettus@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Subject: [SMCNG] 12 Eye-Catching Resume Tips
To:

http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/12/get-job-career-job-hunt.html

12 Eye-Catching Resume
Tips<http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/12/get-job-career-job-hunt.html>
Posted by: Angela Astley | Posted at: 12:58 AM | Filed Under:
job<http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/search/label/job>
, jobs <http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/search/label/jobs>,
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Gone are the days of simply mailing your resume, receiving a call, shaking
hands at the interview and agreeing on a start date for that new job. The
Internet has taken over the recruiting landscape and everyone is required to
submit a resume online. While that brings greater efficiency to the process
for employers, it can be awfully maddening for job seekers. But it doesn't
have to be that way if you know how to navigate the system.

Consider these 12 tips before pressing "submit:"

1) *Search job boards and the websites of employers that appeal to you.* Print
out the job postings that you're interested in pursuing before you apply.

2) *Use a highlighter to mark the keywords and industry language* used to
describe the requirements and responsibilities of each position.

3) *Compare those words and phrases* to the language that appears in your
current resume.

4) *Figure out how and where to add the most relevant keywords to your
resume*, assuming you have the specific knowledge, skills and experience.
Applicant tracking systems will search for keyword matches – the more
matches, the better, which often determines if a recruiter opts to view your
resume.

*5)* Once you're confident that your resume reflects a strong match, go
ahead and*submit that targeted resume online*.

*6)* *If the system requests a cover letter, write a short one* that
expresses why you're a strong match and why you'd like to join the
organization. This is a chance to tout your research on the role.

*7)* *Never submit a generic, one-size-fits-all resume or cover letter.* If
you really want the position, you'll customize all documents for each job.

*8)* *Once you apply, get to work to find an internal referral to make a
personal introduction.* Here's how:

a) *Make a list of 50 people you know* and ask each one if they know someone
who works (or has worked) at that employer.
b) *Attend job fairs* to meet face-to-face with employers and other
professionals.
c) *Create a free profile and become active on LinkedIn.com or Facebook.com*,
which boast a combined 60 million users. Surely you can find someone who
knows someone to make that connection.
d) *Create a free Twitter.com account and "follow" friends and post requests
for help*. (You can follow Tory Johnson at Twitter.com/ToryJohnson where she
posts job leads and where fellow followers can help with contacts.
e) *Join an association in your field and network* with like-minded peers.
f) *Connect with your high school and college alumni groups*. Old pals could
be new connectors.
g) *Talk to your unlikely network.* For example, look at the class list of
the parents of your kids' friends. Anytime my kids hear about a friend's mom
or dad who's lost a job, they tell them to call me. Even though we don't
know each other, we have a common connection that can sometimes lead to a
contact.
*9)* *Follow up with a call or email to the recruiter responsible for
filling the position.*Never say, "Did you get my resume?" Instead be ready
to reiterate your strong qualifications and interest in the role. You'll
have just a brief moment to sell yourself, so rehearse before making the
call or sending the email.

*10)* *Don't know the name of the right person? Cold-call the company* and
ask an operator to put you through. If that doesn't work, Google the term
"recruiter" or "human resource director" along with the name of your
employer of choice. The results may reveal the name you're trying to find.
LinkedIn is another resource to find the correct name.

*11)* *Stay top of mind. Every recruiter is different, which makes this a
challenge.*Some say you're welcome to follow up weekly. Others say every
other week is enough. And then there are some who'll tell you to never call.
Find the right balance so you're politely persistent without crossing over
to a pest.

12) *Ask directly for advice on how and when to follow up.* A simple
question, "What's the best way to keep in touch?" will give you the details
you need to stay ahead of the pack.
<http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/12/get-job-career-job-hunt.html>

--
Rich Pettus
www.linkedin.com/in/RichPettus
347.688.4355

--
Peter Lutz
"Bridging the gaps between Business and Information Technology"

lutzpf@gmail.com
Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/peterlutz
Twitter - twitter.com/peterlutz
Facebook - www.facebook.com/peterlutz
Resume - peterlutz.emurse.com

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