Messages In This Digest (12 Messages)
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- GENERAL: What Can Your Former Employer Say About You Legally From: john sampson
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- LEAD: Citrix/VM Ware - NYC - Glbl Support From: john sampson
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- LEADS: 2 Sr Fin Pos - NYC - to 175k From: john sampson
- 4.
- LEAD: IT Jr Devel - FX/Equity grp - NYC - to 100k + bonus From: john sampson
- 5.
- LEAD: Sftwr Supp/Cust Supp - NYC - Small co From: john sampson
- 6.
- LEAD: Sharepoint - NJ - Oracle/Unix - Prod Supp From: john sampson
- 7.
- LEAD: BA - Ins - NYC - to 95k From: john sampson
- 8.
- GENERAL: RECRUITER NIGHT OUT DINNER MTG - TUES 1/12 - TOTOWA From: john sampson
- 9.
- "Fifty for Fifty" - 50 reasons to hire the 50 (plus) candidate From: Terrence Seamon
- 10.
- LEAD: Dir Tech Ops - NYC - to 170k From: john sampson
- 11.
- LEADS: Sr BA/Practice Ldrs - NY/NJ/CT - to 225k - Fin Svcs From: john sampson
- 12.
- article about evaluating Benefits in a job offer From: Terrence Seamon
Messages
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GENERAL: What Can Your Former Employer Say About You Legally
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Tue Dec 8, 2009 4:38 am (PST)
What Can Former Employers Legally Say About Me?
By Paul W. Barada, Monster Salary and Negotiation Expert
Many job seekers think there are laws out there restricting what former employers can say about them. A lot of folks may be confusing the word "law" with the word "policy."
Legality or Policy?
While many companies have internal policies that define what employees can and cannot say about current or former employees, those policies fall far short of being laws in any sense. Policies are nothing more than rules generated by the HR department and adopted by a company. They include everything from how many paid vacation days the company offers to rules about attendance and punctuality. But they are not laws that some legislative body external to the company has made to which a criminal penalty has been attached. That is the difference between the rules a company decides to adopt and laws that make it illegal to do things like speed or run stop signs.
For example, numerous job seekers wonder, "What can a former employer legally say about me?" If that question is taken literally, the answer is "anything." I'm not aware of any laws that restrict or bar employers -- or anyone else -- from exercising their First Amendment right to free speech.
That is not to suggest, however, there are no consequences associated with what is said, especially if it's an intentional lie. In other words, freedom of speech is not absolute. The classic example is you can't shout "fire" in a crowded movie theater and claim you're not responsible for any injuries you cause, because you were just exercising your right of free speech.
Similarly, although there are no laws restricting what prospective employers can ask either, there may be legal consequences if a hiring decision is based on the answers. For instance, asking questions about age, race, sex, religion, national origin and so forth, all of which are federally protected categories, isn't unlawful, but it certainly is unlawful to make an employment decision based on the answers to any of these questions. You can ask, but if you act on the answer, there very likely will be negative legal consequences.
The Truth Will Set You Free
What does all this mean? Generally speaking, it means that as long as a former employer offers honestly held opinions about a former employee or states a documented fact about that person, there's not much a former employee can do about it. While it is true that many companies choose to create policies limiting what is said about a former employee to merely confirming job titles and dates of employment, I'm not aware of any legal consequences for saying more, as long as it's the truth. On the other hand, if the company does have a policy that prohibits saying more, you probably won't go to jail for violating it, but you could be fired. And if you intentionally and maliciously lie, you could also be sued.
What This Means for You
From the job seekers' standpoint, this whole issue can be seen as something very much like a double-edged sword. Companies that restrict what can be said by policy may be hurting a good employee's chances of landing another job, because, so the thinking goes, if this candidate did a good job, why wouldn't a former employer be willing to say so? Many prospective employers see no-comment policies as a definite red flag. On the other hand, if a former employer intentionally and maliciously lies about a former employee, the result can be the same -- no job offer. If that's the case, and you think a former employer is intentionally lying about you, call a lawyer.
It's not so much a matter of what a former employer can legally say or not say about you; it's more a question of what the employee has given a former employer to talk about in terms of performance, dedication and contributions.
Dec 8th Next Reg mtg - Tues - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
Dec 22nd & 29th No Mtg - Holidays
Jan 12th - Recruiter Night Out - Dinner Mtg - Abby Kohut Moderator - Ralph Cetrulo FYI Systems
Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network
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LEAD: Citrix/VM Ware - NYC - Glbl Support
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Tue Dec 8, 2009 4:38 am (PST)
Job Req Form
Priority: high
Title: network/tech
Experience –5-10yrs
Company Name: IQPC
Company Description: conference centers
Duration perm ==perm
Location: 535 5th ave
Perm, Temp to Perm, or Consulting:
Bill Rate/Salary: 80-95k
Shift/Billable hours p-day:
Technical Skills Desired: citrix 4.5 –AD EXP ---and vmware exp----
Technical Skills Desired:
Job Description: will support 12 offices around the world ---citrix is the key ----should have exp with active dir and vmware---exp with san's and ms/clustering ---will be moving to new version of citrix and ms/7 early next yr ----looking for a team player ---small group ---may also do some voice/phone/blackberry work ---fill in when someone on the team is out ---
Interview Times/Process:
Start Date:-asap
Resumes to rclark@ralphclarkassociates. com
Dec 8th Next Reg mtg - Tues - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
Dec 22nd & 29th No Mtg - Holidays
Jan 12th - Recruiter Night Out - Dinner Mtg - Abby Kohut Moderator - Ralph Cetrulo FYI Systems
Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network
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LEADS: 2 Sr Fin Pos - NYC - to 175k
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Tue Dec 8, 2009 4:38 am (PST)
Ian Kennedy
President
ikennedy@schegggrou p.com
www.schegggroup. com
203-538-8802 (w) 203-225-0893 (f)
(1) "Hands on CFO" for "Apparel Importer" $125K
Benefits include;Medical; 401k;Performance *Bonus*
Client of mine in apparel (importer of outerwear doing $25M in volume) looking to replace CFO. MUST have both financial and operations experience (Import Bkgrnd a must). The person will be in charge of finance dept - dealing with factor, bank, receivables, payables general ledger, royalty reports, commissions etc... There is a solid assistant controller on board as well as a receivable person, an edi person and a payable person. They warehouse at a public facility in NJ and that is also the responsibility of CFO - coordinating w/ production dept making sure goods arrive on time, are picked and shipped on time, dealing with all credit issues, shipping issues etc. Company located "Garment District" 15-20 employees
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
(2)"Hands on" Finance Director To $175K- DOE
"Importer of Finished goods" near Empire State Building Benefits include;Medical; 401k;Discretiona ry *Bonus*
Major Import Firm (135mm) 100 employees, located near Empire State Building :: Must be computer savvy, preferably in Blue Cherry software .Full knowledge of an import business: Experience working with factors, Experience with import documents including letters of credit. Experience in ocean freight issues ;Good knowledge of HR issue ;Complete understanding of insurance requirements for an import business ;Ability to set up financial controls .Full understanding of order entry department ;Ability to complete monthly closings ;Financial statement preparation ;Budgeting and forecasting ; Supervise staff of 3
Email ::Transitions007@ optonline. net
Contact…Marty Stillwell @ (845) 632-2446
Cell# (646) 207-5632 24/7 Weekends OK.
Dec 8th Next Reg mtg - Tues - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
Dec 22nd & 29th No Mtg - Holidays
Jan 12th - Recruiter Night Out - Dinner Mtg - Abby Kohut Moderator - Ralph Cetrulo FYI Systems
Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network
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LEAD: IT Jr Devel - FX/Equity grp - NYC - to 100k + bonus
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Tue Dec 8, 2009 4:38 am (PST)
From: TERRYTECHjobs@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:TERRYTECHjo bs@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Terry Welsh
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 4:14 PM
Subject: [TERRYTECHjobs] C++ Jr. Developer - Midtown NYC
Hedge Fund located in midtown.
The Equity/FX group is looking for a Jr. developer who is bright,
communicates well and has a little Wall St. experience.
1-3 years experience.
The environment is C++/C, Python and Database
Any language is acceptable.( Java,C#)
Ideally a Masters degree but will consider a very sharp BA
I've placed people in this group before.
It's a good growth opportunity for someone who wants to learn more about
the business.
75-100K bonus 25-50%
Dec 8th Next Reg mtg - Tues - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
Dec 22nd & 29th No Mtg - Holidays
Jan 12th - Recruiter Night Out - Dinner Mtg - Abby Kohut Moderator - Ralph Cetrulo FYI Systems
Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network
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LEAD: Sftwr Supp/Cust Supp - NYC - Small co
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Tue Dec 8, 2009 4:39 am (PST)
http://www.ltutech. com/en/careers/ customer- support-engineer>
Please contact "jobs@ltutech. com" to apply for position. If you have any issues applying - please contact me at marc@padberg. com
Reference: JOB402
Location: New York, NY, United States
Employer: LTU technologies Inc
The Profile
Candidates should fit with the following requirements:
* at least 1 year experience in a similar position or 2 years in IT or development position
* Excellent communication and analysis skills
* Excellent knowledge of the linux and Windows operating systems, shell scripting,
* Good knowledge of SOAP and HTTP protocols
* Good knowledge of standard databases and SQL (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL
* Programming experience with one of the following: Java, Python, C#, PHP
* Problem solving and well organized, strong multi tasking abilities
* Knowledge of video, mobile applications, or image recognition technologies is a plus
The Position
Responsible for customer support and customer satisfaction, you will help our customers use our advanced software platforms for image recognition and search, and you will be involved in the entire customer support process for our North American office in New-York city. This includes incident tracking and resolution, as well as pro-active, preventive maintenance and initiatives for optimal utilization of our technologies.
You should enjoy technology, and you should enjoy contact with technology and business professionals at all levels. You should take pleasure in seeing customers satisfied and seeing our technologies fulfilling important needs.
You should already have some experience in web services, databases, and API's and be eager to enrich your experience.
You should have discipline in the timely response to customer issues and in respecting methods of tracking, troubleshooting, and communication both with customers and with your colleagues and management.
Based in our North American office in midtown Manhattan, the Customer Support Engineer, also has these additional and specific responsibilities :
* technical support of integrators: you will provide level 2 support, helping our resellers and VARs abroad provide support to their customers.
* self-training: keeping up-to-date with technologies pertinent to LTU activities.
* alertness to sales opportunities. More often than not, opportunities to license more products renew subscription are detected at your level.
* occasional office IT support: our IT support team is based in Paris so they occasionally need the help of local, technical staff
You will report to our VP of Sales for North America, and work closely with various technical and sales persons within LTU technologies.
* salary range: depending on experience and skills
* full time position
* location: midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
* some travel may be required - 10% of the time
The Company
LTU Technologies is a fast growing company specialized in image mining and analysis solutions.
LTU is recognized as the leading provider of automated image analysis solutions for advertising, eCommerce, computer forensics, law enforcement and intelligence investigations with customers in leading enterprises and agencies worldwide.
LTU is a small - 25 people worldwide - yet highly international company, with offices in Paris and New-York City, a mother company in Tokyo and resellers throughout the world.
LTU is now rapidly expanding its products and markets towards new markets including stock photography, social networks, user generated content sites, photo and video sharing services, and mobile applications.
Please contact "jobs (at) ltutech.com" to apply for position.
Dec 8th Next Reg mtg - Tues - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
Dec 22nd & 29th No Mtg - Holidays
Jan 12th - Recruiter Night Out - Dinner Mtg - Abby Kohut Moderator - Ralph Cetrulo FYI Systems
Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network
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LEAD: Sharepoint - NJ - Oracle/Unix - Prod Supp
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Tue Dec 8, 2009 4:39 am (PST)
My name is Veena and I'm an IT recruiter at Mitchell/Martin, Inc. Our records show that you are an IT professional with experience in Sharepoint Support with Oracle and Unix. This experience is relevant to one of my current openings.
It is located in Warren, NJ.
This is a long term project.
There are multiple opportunities.
This is an Immediate Opportunity.
Job description:
This request is for an on-shore Microsoft SharePoint specialist to ensure that the GTS Portal Application Production environment has been implemented and adheres to using Best Practices for all components in the architecture. The resource will coordinate with the Architecture, Development and System Administrator Teams to define the operational standards, processes and procedures that are required for a robust and scalable Production environment ready to support the critical Neaten rollout
We are looking for a SharePoint Expert with Production Support experience and SQL knowledge.
A nice to have would be: UNIX, Oracle 10g, TIBCO, and WPS.
· Should have pretty good knowledge of SQL in both Microsoft & Oracle.
· Environment knowledge of Share point and NT servers. (Need this since we are responsible for PTE environment)
· Experience in reviewing and analyzing logs (Significant in Wintel, knowledgeable in Unix will be Plus)
· Good communication skills
· Prior production support/ users support
· Good documentations skills will be Plus.
· Capacity to write small pages to monitor things will be a plus.
· Flexible work hours.
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 email me at vmahindrakar@ itmmi.com, even if we have spoken recently about a different position.
When you respond, please include a daytime phone number so that I can reach you and also your salary requirements, your availability date and your citizenship status. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP. Thank you.
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 Mitchell/Martin. 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.
Veena Mahindrakar
Mitchell/Martin, Inc.
307 West 38th Street, Suite 1305
New York, NY 10018
vmahindrakar@ itmmi.com
Dec 8th Next Reg mtg - Tues - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
Dec 22nd & 29th No Mtg - Holidays
Jan 12th - Recruiter Night Out - Dinner Mtg - Abby Kohut Moderator - Ralph Cetrulo FYI Systems
Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network
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LEAD: BA - Ins - NYC - to 95k
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Tue Dec 8, 2009 4:39 am (PST)
Our client wants to hire business analysts/data analysts who are coming
from insurance companies and have
a background in life insurance - position is located downtown NYC.
Stable company- great benefits -
Send resume to TERRY@CISNY. COM
This position processes assumed and retro statements and inforce data in
systems such as LIRAS, Omega, and TAI for specified assumed and/or
retrocession clients. The position works closely with the Data
Acquisition team to assist in client data mappings on assigned companies
and acts as liaison with client company to ensure proper data
administration.
Description
* Log, track, and record financial and statistical data from
assumed clients into Omega.
* Log, track, and record summary retro billing data produced by
LIRAS and/or other systems (TAI, Sylvie) into Omega.
* Review retrocession data produced by internal systems for
accuracy and completeness.
* Reconcile monthly/quarterly inforce data against policy
exhibit(statistics) reports received from clients.
* Develop peer to peer relationships with client companies to
assist in resolving questions and setting up new business.
* Work with treaty, claims, underwriting, finance, and actuarial
departments as needed to resolve administrative issues.
* Assist in external audits as necessary and perform internal
administrative desk audits as instructed.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
* A minimum of 1 year of experience in the Life insurance
industry required.
* Prior experience developing data maps of client transaction and
inforce data a plus.
* Expert proficiency in MS Access and Excel required.
* Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
* Successful completion of LOMA classes towards ARA (Associate,
Reinsurance Administration) preferred.
Dec 8th Next Reg mtg - Tues - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
Dec 22nd & 29th No Mtg - Holidays
Jan 12th - Recruiter Night Out - Dinner Mtg - Abby Kohut Moderator - Ralph Cetrulo FYI Systems
Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network
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GENERAL: RECRUITER NIGHT OUT DINNER MTG - TUES 1/12 - TOTOWA
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Tue Dec 8, 2009 4:39 am (PST)
SAVE THE DATE
COMBINED DINNER MTG – TUESDAY, January 12th
Recruiter Night Out
Raffle: 2 $100 Amex Gift Certificates donated by Razzino Associates
On Tuesday evening, January 12th, MIS Network Associates (MNA), IT-Networking, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Networking, and Careers In Transition (CIT) will host a combined Recruiter Night Out dinner meeting for members, alumni, friends, and guests at The Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ. The Recruiter Night Out will include a dialogue with a panel of four recruiters from the venues listed below responding to pre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries from the dinner meeting attendees:
- Corporate: TBD
- Contingency: Janelle Razzino – Razzino Associates
- Retained Search: TBD
- Consulting: Ralph Cetrulo -- FYI Systems
The panel will be moderated by Abby Kohut – Staffing Symphony.
Abby Kohut has been a leader in corporate staffing and a certified Myers-Briggs coach for the past 14 years. She has held positions such as Senior Director of Recruiting & Career Development for Kaplan, Inc., Employment Director at Sabert Corporation, and Manager of Global Recruiting for Alpharma, Inc. She is currently the President of Staffing Symphony, LLC, a staffing consulting and expansion company. A leader in her field, Abby is determined to help others achieve the same success.
Unedited questions for the panel are included below. These questions are subject to editing until Friday, January 8th, when the final list will be published electronically to the previous recipients. Please return your comments on the questions to John Sampson at jcsspike@yahoo.com ASAP. The final questions will be available in hard copy at the registration desk the evening of the dinner meeting on January 12th. Again, ad hoc questions will be accepted by the moderator during the discussion with the panelists and Abby Kohut may have a few questions for the panelists herself.
The schedule for the dinner meeting on January 12th will be:
- 6:00 to 6:45 pm – Registration, "speed dating", and cash bar
- 6:45 to 7:15 pm – Personal Introductions
- 7:15 pm - Dinner
- 8:00 pm - Panel discussion moderated by Abby Kohut
- 9:30 approx - Raffle – You must be present to win
The informal networking groups are so helpful in networking that we will do the "speed dating" again on the 12th before we sit down for dinner and the general introductions. Briefly, these informal "dates" consist of up to 4 people and last for 5 to 10 minutes. At the end of the 10 minutes, the groups break up and new ones are formed with different participants. Suggested dialogues for your "speed dating" encounters will be provided at the registration desk in case you are at a loss for what to say during these conversations.
There will be an opportunity to circulate up to 75 copies of your resume, personal bio, leads, or other appropriate material in a handout for each participant from the dinner.
The cost will be $30 for everyone if forwarded by mail or other to John Sampson by COB Thursday, December 24th at 2 Blackfoot Cir, Wayne NJ 07470. Checks should be made out to John Sampson who can be reached by phone at 973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.com . Reservations can also be made by contacting Lizanne Fiorentino at adminedg@optonline.net but checks must be sent directly to John.
An initial list of attendees will be emailed to all the RSVPs, members of MNA, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Ntwkg, IT-Net, CIT and other interested parties over the weekend of January 9/10th. The RSVP list will facilitate networking at the January 12th meeting and can be used to communicate with attendees in advance or after the dinner meeting. For those attendees who are working, current work affiliation, email address, three previous companies you've worked for/consulted at, professional job interest or position availability must be included in your RSVP.
For those attendees who are in transition, three target companies should be included in your RSVP as well as the type of position you seek.
A "final" numbered RSVP list of attendees will be available along with the pre-published questions and an ID badge at the registration desk on the 12th. Your number on the final RSVP list should be part of your introduction: "I'm number x on the RSVP list …". All attendees should have their sharp, crisp, 30 second elevator speech at the ready. Too many "ahs, dees and doeses" will be cut off unceremoniously. Remember, you and your introduction will be between the rest of the attendees and dinner!
A final RSVP list of the actual attendees will be emailed to everyone who participated by January 16th.
The cost of the dinner will be $45 for everyone after December 24th and before COB on January 11th. We will accept a LIMITED number of walk-ins on the 12th. Anyone who attends on the 12th and whose check has not been received by COB on the 11th will be charged $60 WITHOUT EXCEPTION. There will be NO refunds and no shows WILL be billed.
Again, bring 75 copies of your bio/resume, leads, or materials you wish to be included in the handout the evening of January 12th.
Directions to the Holiday Inn at One Rt 46 Westbound in Totowa can be found at www.holiday-inn.com/totowanj . Traffic congestion on Rt 46 at rush hour is always substantial, so allow an extra half hour to get to the Holiday Inn.
Dues are due for MNA Members.
If you would like to help out at the meeting on the 12th, volunteer to be a "Meeting Marshall". Call John Sampson at 973-248-3251 for details. We can use your help!!!
Please join us for what always is a well attended evening of lively discussion, great networking opportunities, and a chance to just catch up.
Draft Questions for Recruiters Night Out 01/12/10
(Pls edit these questions appropriately and return the results to John Sampson)
Industry Related
1. What is your perception of the current job market?
2. Are there any key industries to target?
a. growth industries?
b. specific companies?
3. Do you see or anticipate any additional impact on hiring for the first half of 2010?
Client Related
4. What are the top issues or problems that your clients are trying to solve?
a. most sought after skills?
5. What do you think about cover letters?
6. What is your/your client's policy regarding references and Social Security numbers up front? Are they required, what should a candidate do when asked for them?
Personal
7. How important is it to respond immediately to an ad for one of your positions?
8. What can a person do to differentiate themselves from their competition?
9. How important are certifications? Which ones are in the most demand?
10. How and how often should candidates stay in touch with you?
11. Does your firm or your client's firm(s) post jobs on Facebook or Twitter?
Final
12. Considering the audience tonight, is there a final piece of advice you would like to offer them about dealing with Recruiters like yourselves?
Dec 8th Next Reg mtg - Tues - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
Dec 22nd & 29th No Mtg - Holidays
Jan 12th - Recruiter Night Out - Dinner Mtg - Abby Kohut Moderator - Ralph Cetrulo FYI Systems
Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network
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"Fifty for Fifty" - 50 reasons to hire the 50 (plus) candidate
Posted by: "Terrence Seamon" thseamon@yahoo.com thseamon
Tue Dec 8, 2009 9:24 am (PST)
Over 50? Thought you would find this of interest
_____________________ _________ _________ _______
"Fifty
for Fifty" - 50 reasons to hire the 50 (plus) candidate
By Eli Amdur
Special to North Jersey Media Group
I've had enough. As a sixty-something, if I hear one more 50-something
complaining about age discrimination instead of doing something about it, I'm
going to scream. We all know it exists, but why are you letting yourself get
pushed around? Why are you not fighting back? You are eminently
employable, but
it seems you're surrendering because you've forgotten what your value is. So
here are 50 reasons companies should hire you. Start reminding them.
1. I'm a boomer. We have that famous work ethic.
2. Boomers are the best team players in the workforce; we work well
with others.
That's not opinion; it's fact.
3. We're also punctual.
4. I can be flexible when it comes to work schedules.
5. At my age, I have an extensive network. I bring that with me.
6. You want stability and continuity in your workforce? How `bout
this: hire me
and I'm likely to stay with you until I retire. That could be ten
years or more.
Try getting that from the Gen Y-ers you're interviewing.
7. You want responsibility? I know how to hold down a job - done it
for years. I
pay taxes, feed a family, read newspapers, vote regularly, and have
put a kid or
two through college.
8. While we're talking about being a parent, let me remind you: I have great
mediation skills.
9. And negotiation skills.
10. And organizational skills.
11. And budgeting and planning skills.
12. Time management, too.
13. Not to mention patience!
14. Studies prove that honesty is a common value in boomers. That includes me.
15. I can communicate. I went to school when they taught us how to write a
complete sentence, for God sake. You know...with nouns and verbs and capital
letters and all that stuff. Remember those things? They're rare today, aren't
they?
16. And I don't cheat when I communicate - thx...c u l8tr.
17. Good communication means good listening skills. Boomers are
known for that,
too.
18. I've survived three recessions, so I can help you make tough decisions.
19. "Good judgment comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad
judgment (Will Rogers)." I've already been there and done that, or would
you
rather hire someone who will do that on your dime?
20. Energy? Yeah, I still have lots of that.
21. My eyesight may be going, but I have some pretty clear long-range vision.
22. I may miss a day or two of work from time to time but not
because...like...dude... I'm so NOT in the mood.
23. All in all, older workers have lower absenteeism than younger workers.
24. We have fewer injuries, too.
25. I've developed expertise that takes this long to develop. There are no
shortcuts.
26. I've had my resume redone. Please read all of it. It's really impressive.
27. My work experience is varied, which means I bring perspective
and dimension.
28. And resourcefulness.
29. Because of all my experience, I can hit the ground running. My learning
curve will be short.
30. One out of every three workers in the civilian labor force is 50 or older.
You don't have much choice anymore.
31. In five years, nearly 40 percent of your candidates will be
over 50. You'll
have even less choice, so why not get with the program starting right now?
32. And while we're on that subject, why don't you think about what it will be
like when you get to 50? One day, you will. No getting around it.
33. I won't be on my Blackberry during meetings.
34. No, I don't multitask. I pay attention instead. I can multitask as well as
anyone, but I won't.
35. However, I am multi-talented. After all these years, there are a lot of
different things I've learned to do.
36. I won't be on Facebook on your computer at work. I'm here to work.
37. If I tell you that even though I've had higher-level positions
in my career
but my career goals have changed and that I really do want this job you think
I'm "overqualified" for...I'm telling you the truth.
38. I'm not after your job.
39. I'm a natural mentor for your younger workers.
40. It's not important or cool or necessary for me to come to work
in a T-shirt.
I could care less.
41. My age group has proven to be dedicated. Dedicated workers are more
productive and efficient, and that leads to cost savings for you.
42. And talking about cost savings, many of us 50-somethings have health
benefits from our spouses. I won't need it from you.
43. I'm a lifelong learner and I'll be happy to take all the professional
development courses you want me to.
44. Older workers are loyal. We appreciate our jobs and will prove
it by the way
we work.
45. Older workers are far less political. Our agenda is taking pride in our
work.
46. I am detail-oriented, as many of us boomers are. It's how we were brought
up.
47. I will set a good example for all your employees, young and old(er).
48. I know what customer service is. I was at it when it was more than just
800-numbers and www.dontbotherme.com.
(Read that one slowly.)
49. I can think on my feet. How do you think I got to be this age anyway?
50. Grey hair is actually beautiful.
Got it?
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LEAD: Dir Tech Ops - NYC - to 170k
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Tue Dec 8, 2009 9:24 am (PST)
Position - Director / Executive Director (depending on experience) of
Technology Operations
Location - NYC Midtown
Industry - On-Line / Retail Learning
Comp - Salary 160-170k range with bonus potential after first year.
Qualified and self-screened candidates ONLY --- No agents PLEASE --- Send
resumes to dholewienko@ yahoo.com
Abstract
In collaboration with the Vice President of Information Technology, provide
infrastructure, comprising of Systems and Server Hardware and Software, Data
Center, Network, Telephony, Storage, and Database technologies that is
robust, available, monitored, reliable, flexible, well-performing,
industry-standard, and stays ahead of the demands of clients (the KTPA Core
businesses, subsidiaries, and Kaplan entities) subscribing to use this
infrastructure. Additionally, employ best practices Technology Operations
processes, such as those present in ITIL or Cobit, to ensure operational
excellence, cost effectiveness, transparency, and efficiency.
This is a large company / environment but with a small company hands-on
culture. So, it is extremely important this leader is hands-on and very
active with the business and issues. This is not well suited for
individuals who are used to large hierarchical people structures. The org
is fairly flat and "there is nowhere to hide".. When there is an issue YOU
OWN IT!!!!
Job Spec:
Reporting Structures
- Position reports to the Vice President of Information Technology
- Position has (5) direct reports --- Infrastructure Architect,
Unix/Linux Platform Lead, Windows Platform Lead, DB Platform Lead, and
Network Manager (Network & Telephony) --- Note --- Database Team may not be
part of this initially.. (TBD)
- Complete Team size is approximately 17-20 staff with FTEs and
Contractors
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for and management of a Technology Operations
Team (TechOps) of 17-20 people responsible for Systems and Server Hardware
and Software, Data Centers, Networks, Telephony, Systems Administration and
Engineering (UNIX and Windows), Storage, Databases, Disaster Recovery,
Security and Compliance
o Hire, promote and coach managers and team members.
o Establish goals and conduct regular performance reviews
o Manage team and related functions day-to-day
- Provide an operational environment that is robust, available,
monitored, reliable, flexible, well-performing, industry-standard, and stays
ahead of the capacity demands of clients.
- Provide documented service and support that emulate a consistent,
standards based framework, such as ITIL or Cobit.
o Incident, Problem, Change/Configuratio n/Release Management
o Service Level, Financial, Availability, Capacity, Security, Business
Continuity Management
- Operate in a transparent manner --- One which establishes a Catalog
of Services, establishes SLAs for those services, and provides metrics that
discretely demonstrate performance against agreed upon service levels.
- Consistently meet established SLAs and establishes KPIs and CPIs to
drive customer satisfaction.
- Create Infrastructure Architecture Standards and Roadmaps that are
grounded in the overall IT Strategic Plan and have the buy-in of other
Infrastructure and Software Engineering groups within KPTA Technology.
- Provide day-to-day Operational Support 24x7 for all systems and
components in scope through Incident and Problem management to "Keep the
Trains Running".
o Lead or oversee all Incident / Problem Post Mortem and Root Cause
Analysis efforts resulting from Operational Issues, using fact-based and
structure techniques such as Fishbone analysis
- Provide infrastructure monitoring and controls (at both the
component and system level) that detect, in a timely and accurate manner,
issues and irregularities with infrastructure affecting the normal operation
of production systems.
- Lead and facilitate the Change Management practice to control and
protect and the Production environment
- Proactively maintain infrastructure to avoid unplanned failure
or/and obsolescence
- Continually evaluate and expose operational risks and present
options and costs for remediation
- Conduct all planned delivery using a Project Management regimen that
is consistent with the Technology PMO guidelines and practices. Key success
factors are on-time and within budget delivery
- Develop and establish disaster recovery procedures for the
restoration of mission-critical business applications and services in the
event of natural disasters, technical failures, power outages, and human
interference.
- Establish and maintain contracts relevant to Technology Operations
with effective vendor management and planning. This will include service
providers as well as outsourced staffing and systems administration.
- Create, publish and manage a Technology Operation budget, monitor
and publish performance to budget, and act to ensure budget compliance.
- Maintain knowledge of current and emerging information technologies
and methodologies.
o Identify appropriate technology for company initiatives including
appropriate business-driven information systems initiatives.
- Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee enforcement of policies,
procedures and associated plans for system security, administration and user
system access based on industry-standard best practices, Sarbanes-Oxley and
other industry compliance needs as well as Kaplan and Washington Post
security governance requirements and policies.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with KTPA Core
constituents and Technology peers, with additional focus on Kaplan Corp and
other KTPA companies requiring service from KTPA Core.
o Ensure SLAs are met, satisfaction levels are high, and buy-in and
support doesn't drift
- Manage multiple data centers and all related facilities and
technologies
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of:
* 12-15 years Technical Infrastructure and Operations experience
* 7+ years Managing Technology Operations/Infrastr ucture
multi-discipline teams (20+ people) in large structured technology
environment supporting 24x7 data center management, mission critical
applications, e-commerce systems, internet-based client facing applications,
and geographically dispersed business users.
* Hands-on management style with a self-starter / self-sufficient
attitude that can successfully discover and simultaneously manage multiple
competing priorities.
* 3+ years Standards based operational frameworks such as ITIL or
Cobit
* Decisive, results-driven, fiscally conservative, and prudent
management of risk and opportunity.
* Technically adept in many infrastructure and operations practices
and should have grown from the hands-on technical ranks to add credibility
and guidance to the teams. In depth understanding of the working of the
following Technologies is ideal
* Server HW - Dell, HP - Intel-based, Standard and Blade footprints
* Server OS - Windows 2KX, RHEL 3+, Sun Solaris 8-10, other similar
Unix / Linux OS
* Middle Tiers - Apache, Jboss, Tom Cat, ATG, LAMP stack, Microsoft
Stack, other similar web / application tier technologies
* Ops Tools - RT, Infra, Mercury CM, other similar
* Systems Management frameworks tools - Nagios, Zenoss, Openview, CA,
etc.
* Networking - Cisco routers / Switches / Firewalls / VPN, F5/Foundry
- LBs, Mazu, Array Networks, and similar
* Telephony - Nortel / Avaya
* Storage/SAN - EMC, NetApps, 3Par, Brocade, McData, Cisco switches
* Database - Oracle, MS-SQL Server, MySQL, Access
* Virtualization and "Thin Footprint" Technologies - VMWare, NetApps,
Citrix
* Messaging / Collaboration - MS-Exchange, BlackBerry (BES)
* Strong oral and written communication, negotiation, and
problem-solving skills working with staff, customers, executives, partners
and other technical leaders on matters often requiring coordinated activity
across organizational lines and companies
* Metrics and facts-based driven
* Formal Project Management rigor. Can demonstrate formal workload
and project management experience with evidence of producing on-time and
on-budget results and artifacts to proof it.
* Management by the numbers yet providing and promoting a cooperative
attitude, whether he/she is reviewing the information technology budgets for
each of the business units or assisting in the evaluation of potential
technology investments.
* A track record of managing technical systems to budget is essential.
* Strong customer service experience and focus.
Education / Certifications
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical degree
* ITIL Certified a plus
* PMI Certified a plus
* Any Technical certifications in any of the Technologies listed
within the Qualifications section a plus
Dec 8th Next Reg mtg - Tues - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
Dec 22nd & 29th No Mtg - Holidays
Jan 12th - Recruiter Night Out - Dinner Mtg - Abby Kohut Moderator - Ralph Cetrulo FYI Systems
Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network
- 11.
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LEADS: Sr BA/Practice Ldrs - NY/NJ/CT - to 225k - Fin Svcs
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Tue Dec 8, 2009 9:24 am (PST)
Subject: Senior Bus. Analyst / Domain Partner Practice Leaders - 150K-225K
To: jcsspike@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, December 7, 2009, 3:44 PM
Wipro is actively hiring senior Business Analysts, Domain Partners and Practice Leaders with operating knowledge in the following Financial Services specializations:
(Only apply if you have relevant domain knowledge working in the following areas):
1. Capital Markets
2. Asset Management
3. Private Wealth
4. Custody, Clearance and Settlement
5. Retail Banking
6. Consumer Lending
Practice Leaders that have an established background in BFSI that can lead / originate strategic advisory engagements are also of interest.
Base: 150k - 225k
Variable Comp: Available
Relocation: Case by Case Basis
Location: New York, Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey, Philadelphia [NE Corridor]
No Recruiters Please
Send your resume to
Leslie Wingate
Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition| Americas
leslie.wingate@ wipro.com
Senior Business Analysts, Domain Partners:
Solid knowledge of the asset management and custody businesses.Â
Deep Experience /understanding of Order Management, Trading, Clearing and Settlement, Reference data or risk management related to Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives,
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be logical and persuasive in thinking and communication.
Should be hands on in content creation and preparing power point pitches.
Should have written white papers and other documents, added advantage would be in published externally and spoken in the industry.
Should have played customer facing role in either an operations or technology groups within the securities industry or in a service provider firm (technology or BPO/KPO type).
Should have worked overseas preferably in UK or the US and should not have significant location-constraint s and must be open to high travel.
Should have managed domain and / or consulting teams
Should have trained teams in domain areas.
Should possess team management skills including good networking skills. Must have run virtual teams before.
Should be able to provide coaching/mentoring team members and provide domain guidance to team as required.
Should have participated in RFP response (if worked in technology services firm), independently estimate and validate the project efforts. And independently own and run large deal pursuits.
Should have participated in strategic assessments, technology or operations assessment studies, due diligence studies.
Should have superior Microsoft Office skills / expertise in PowerPoint and word.
For the Practice Leader Positions:
FUNCTIONAL
Technology / MBA background.
Over 15 years of enriched work experience in working on technology, domain or operations areas in securities and capital markets firms and specifically in one of the following areasÂ
1. Asset and wealth management
2. Asset servicing / Custody
3. Risk Management
4. Derivatives + Investment Banking
Sound understanding of Securities and Capital markets industry, has worked in tier 1 organization in the space or has been in large consulting firms servicing capital market clients.
Should be willing to travel fairly extensively especially to Europe, India and if required Asia Pac / Japan
Should have superior Microsoft Office skills / expertise in Powerpoint and Word.
BUSINESS
Should have participated in Industry forums and other external speaker situations.
Should have good contact in the industry to get new business traction. Knows senior leaders in the industry. Must be well networked.
Should have worked on the business side, getting new business, working with prospects.
LEADERSHIP
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Brings executive-level presence. Can strongly pitch to potential customers.Â
Must be logical and persuasive in thinking and communication.Â
Should be hands on in content creation and preparing power-point pitches.Â
Should have written white papers and other documents, added advantage would be in published externally and spoken in the industry.  Â
Should have played leading customer facing role in either an operations or technology groups within the securities industry or in a service provider firm (technology or BPO / KPO type).
Dec 8th Next Reg mtg - Tues - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
Dec 22nd & 29th No Mtg - Holidays
Jan 12th - Recruiter Night Out - Dinner Mtg - Abby Kohut Moderator - Ralph Cetrulo FYI Systems
Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network
- 12.
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article about evaluating Benefits in a job offer
Posted by: "Terrence Seamon" thseamon@yahoo.com thseamon
Tue Dec 8, 2009 9:26 am (PST)
Stop the Presses: Don't Accept an Offer that May Turnout to be $12,000 LESS than you Expected!
Before you accept any new job, first understand the value of a benefit package.
The cost of benefits is dramatically escalating and many employers are increasing deductibles in order to keep costs down.
You must answer these questions prior to accepting an offer:
1. What benefits are offered?
2. When do the benefits start?
3. Does the company pay any of the costs of these benefits?
4. What is your contribution - is it a pre-tax deduction?
5. Do they offer family coverage (cost)?
6. Dental? Prescription? Vision?
7. Retirement? 401K? Employer Matching Contribution?
8. Deductible amounts?
9. Lifetime limits on certain coverage?
10. Limits on physicians you can utilize (HMO)?
11. Paid Time Off?
12. What are the Deductibles?
Of course Salary and Benefits are NOT covered in your initial
interview, but you need answers to these important questions BEFORE you
accept a position!
Oftentimes you can call into the company and speak with the Benefits
Manager or you can request a copy of their benefit package, which will
answer all of these questions.
With rising medical costs, it is often a good decision to accept less
money with a company that offers great benefits.
For more detailed
information on benefits go to www.krussoassociate scareers. com
K. Russo Associates Inc.
300 Main Street
Stamford, CT
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