Microsoft in Cambridge is hiring Application Developers and asked me to help. If you have or if you know of someone whom has deep skills in software development, programming and testing code, this might be a great position to consider. Local candidates preferred, but will relocate star talent.
Send resumes to Sehhand@yahoo.com. Job postings will be on my http://twitter.com/SusanHand, or blog at http://susanhand.blogspot.com,follow me on twitter or blog for updates and job information. Unfortunately I'm not able to use Agencies at this time.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Comments re: Podcast and Tips on Linkedin
Date: 3/06/2009
Subject: RE: Podcast
Monica On 03/06/09 7:25 AM, Hi Susan, I'm listening to you on a podcast on a website called linked4recruiting. At the time you were at Getronics. You gave great tips. I'm using them now! If you do weekly Recruiting Podcasts, please let me know. I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Monica
Every recruiter should be on Linkedin.com, if you aren't using it get over your fear, learn about it, and start today!!! Some great resources are Bill Vicks Book Linkedin for dummies, and he has an e-version, and also follow those you respect in the industry. I also have a couple of blogs that you are welcome to follow with tips on Linkedin, Sourcing, Twitter, and Facebook recruiting. Susan Hand
Date: 3/06/2009
Subject: RE: Podcast
Monica On 03/06/09 7:25 AM, Hi Susan, I'm listening to you on a podcast on a website called linked4recruiting. At the time you were at Getronics. You gave great tips. I'm using them now! If you do weekly Recruiting Podcasts, please let me know. I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Monica
Every recruiter should be on Linkedin.com, if you aren't using it get over your fear, learn about it, and start today!!! Some great resources are Bill Vicks Book Linkedin for dummies, and he has an e-version, and also follow those you respect in the industry. I also have a couple of blogs that you are welcome to follow with tips on Linkedin, Sourcing, Twitter, and Facebook recruiting. Susan Hand
Dear Global Warming Letter
Sad but true a letter by my sister to Global Warming....read that and more at http://dearglobalwarming.blogspot.com/
QA Engineer in Southern CT
Hi All,
There are a couple of QA Engineering roles available for those with SQL talent and an interest for Fund Management or Investment banking. I'm sourcing and reviewing resumes for this role. Here are the specifics.
Qualifications:
Candidates need to be quick to understand concepts, break them into logical components.
Candidates will need to process diverse sets of information, filter the irrelevant content and reach reasonable conclusions based on the input.
Communication Ability-They must be able to articulate their views clearly and succinctly. Need to create documentation, procedures, etc. in clear, crisp English.
SQL Developer skills
o needs SQL . The individual needs to be able to do selects, joins, aggregate function and have the ability to apply CRUD functions.
General Dev skills
o Candidate needs to be able to read C# (ideally) or other OO code (Java, C++) to understand what the code is doing in order to write white box tests. They will need this to create boundary conditions tests (when code fails at the corner/extreme cases) or other cases that rely on knowing how the code works to test it. It uses an internal perspective of the system to design test cases based on internal structure. To be successful in writing white box tests, “programming” skills are required to identify all paths through the software.
o Although we do not require that the candidate codes, if they do not have the business experience (General FS knowledge) we will expect them to be able to write test scripts and/or test automation code.
QA Design aptitude (must have) but not necessarily direct QA experience
Need individuals who can combine their SQL, general development and architecture knowledge to provide complete test cases and drive high quality code.
Ability to construct logical test cases that break down the application/solution in a comprehensive manner to ensure full coverage. They need to write black box tests that take an external perspective of the test object to derive test cases. These tests can be functional or non-functional. They will need to holistically understand and drive how QA fits into all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
Business Knowledge (preferred)
It would be ideal to have candidates who have an understanding of financial products and experience in the financial services space. Within financial services, they are ideally looking for individuals who have knowledge of the fund management and/or investment banking space with global product exposure.
There are a couple of QA Engineering roles available for those with SQL talent and an interest for Fund Management or Investment banking. I'm sourcing and reviewing resumes for this role. Here are the specifics.
Qualifications:
Candidates need to be quick to understand concepts, break them into logical components.
Candidates will need to process diverse sets of information, filter the irrelevant content and reach reasonable conclusions based on the input.
Communication Ability-They must be able to articulate their views clearly and succinctly. Need to create documentation, procedures, etc. in clear, crisp English.
SQL Developer skills
o needs SQL . The individual needs to be able to do selects, joins, aggregate function and have the ability to apply CRUD functions.
General Dev skills
o Candidate needs to be able to read C# (ideally) or other OO code (Java, C++) to understand what the code is doing in order to write white box tests. They will need this to create boundary conditions tests (when code fails at the corner/extreme cases) or other cases that rely on knowing how the code works to test it. It uses an internal perspective of the system to design test cases based on internal structure. To be successful in writing white box tests, “programming” skills are required to identify all paths through the software.
o Although we do not require that the candidate codes, if they do not have the business experience (General FS knowledge) we will expect them to be able to write test scripts and/or test automation code.
QA Design aptitude (must have) but not necessarily direct QA experience
Need individuals who can combine their SQL, general development and architecture knowledge to provide complete test cases and drive high quality code.
Ability to construct logical test cases that break down the application/solution in a comprehensive manner to ensure full coverage. They need to write black box tests that take an external perspective of the test object to derive test cases. These tests can be functional or non-functional. They will need to holistically understand and drive how QA fits into all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
Business Knowledge (preferred)
It would be ideal to have candidates who have an understanding of financial products and experience in the financial services space. Within financial services, they are ideally looking for individuals who have knowledge of the fund management and/or investment banking space with global product exposure.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
HR and Technology
The Boston Human Resources Council is having an evening event regarding Social Media, HR and Technology. I will be a panelist for the discussion in Cambridge on October 22, 2009. Please visit the website for more information; https://www.humanresourcescouncil.org
Social Media Tips
- Tip One: Decide! Do it, or decide not to do it. Don’t over think getting involved, learning about it, just start investigating today. If it is fear holding you back or lack of time, start one day at a time.
- Tip Two: Think and plan! Have a goal and stick to it.
- Tip Three: Research and Discover! Know what you want to use the resource for and the audience you want to develop or discover. Does that social media site operate in the manner you operate? i.e., What do you want to communicate, and to whom you want to communicate. Can the site target that audience and allow you to send that communication? If not don’t use it.
- Tip Four: Involve the stakeholders! It takes a village, and that village better have the heads up or it could turn into a disaster. Is management on board; how about marketing? See Tip Seven (7) be safe. Also think about others and diversify. Do you have a fairly senior user, as well as a non-technical person on your team that can add value? Have you thought about language and culture barriers? Do you have other ways to connect the message—in print, or audio? See Tip Nine (9).
- Tip Five: Get Organized! Whom is going to update, what is going to be delivered, where are the sites located, how often will you be monitoring, and how much money, time and effort will be used?
- Tip Six: Be Smart! You don’t have to be an expert, the tutorials and help on each of the sites can guide you through it. But make sure you know enough about the tools etc, to be sure you are adequately and safely posting information.
- Tip Seven: Be Safe! If you are using the sites for business, make sure you have set guidelines—think about whom you want speaking for your team, business or company. Can individuals post, or is it organized through a department. If using it for personal business make sure you follow safety guidelines and keep personal information private.
- Tip Eight: Make it easy and attainable! Are there resources that can automate the effort? Are you going to update once a week? Whatever fits with your goal and is attainable should be scheduled.
- Tip Nine: Think of Others! This is really about more than accessibility for all it’s also about thinking beyond what you know. Diversify! Make sure you are accessible. Plan what you can. Is there an application that can convert text or pictures into audio? Are you connected to networks that can support your employees, audience, and consumers? Are you connected to networks that are not aligned with your values?
- Tip Ten: Be True to yourself, business and values.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Jobs: Program Manager Mobile and Tech Ops, Hong Kong and China
Lead Operations Program Manager - Search
Job Category: Operations
Location: Hong Kong, Cyberport
Job ID: 702876 7147
Division: Operations
Microsoft is facing some great competition in this space and is stepping up to that challenge with the Windows Live Services. This position is very critical to manage and maintain growth of Windows Live Services, Search and Mobile growth in International Market. Person working on this position is seeking another opportunity within Microsoft and without this position we will not able to manage time to market product releases.
Take on the competition and the opportunity to be Program Manager responsible for the Global Foundational Services for Microsoft’s Search and Search Services. Influence operational procedures and design decisions, work with internal and external teams to orchestrate complex systems implementations, increase efficiencies, and enable the evolution of large scale management technologies, performance management and availability of these services in R&D and deployed in / to Asia Pacific Region.
Operations Program Managers are responsible for the design, implementation, and release of programs or projects. Employees in this discipline understand business requirements and create/sell the program or project vision and strategy. They set and maintain scope, plan and schedule activities and milestones, and mitigate risk. They improve process efficiency and manage results metrics. Operations Program Managers are responsible for communication with their teams, with other business groups, and with customers/partners.
The Search Operations team is responsible for the managing release and tier 2 supports for the Search applications including the core search, advertisement and mobile experiences. This position requires the blend of technical skills and people skills needed to manage the deployment of complex, high-visibility products and services. In the course of following the product life cycle process for Search products and services, you will periodically review and implement improvements to the process. Additionally, you will be a subject matter expert for Search Services and the main point of contact for deployment, infrastructure design and consulting. Additional responsibilities include: systems provisioning, technical training, technical writing, project management, pre-launch certification, post-launch support, and status reporting.
The key relationship is with the GM and Senior Management of STC Asia located in Beijing, partnering closely with teams in Beijing, Redmond and other locations to work on many global features of Bing. STC Asia is also be responsible for developing local features of Bing, in partnership with C&O teams in China, Japan, Korea and other Asia Pacific countries and regions
https://careers.microsoft.com/JobDetails.aspx?ss=&pg=0&so=&rw=1&jid=7148&jlang=EN
Lead Operations Program Manager - Mobile
Job Category: Operations
Location: Hong Kong, Cyberport
Job ID: 702877 7148
Division: Operations
Take on the competition and the opportunity to be Program Manager responsible for the Global Foundational Services for Microsoft’s Mobile Services. Influence operational procedures and design decisions, work with internal and external teams to orchestrate complex systems implementations, increase efficiencies, and enable the evolution of large scale management technologies, performance management and availability of these services in R&D and deployed in / to Asia Pacific Region.
Operations Program Managers are responsible for the design, implementation, and release of programs or projects. Employees in this discipline understand business requirements and create/sell the program or project vision and strategy. They set and maintain scope, plan and schedule activities and milestones, and mitigate risk. They improve process efficiency and manage results metrics. Operations Program Managers are responsible for communication with their teams, with other business groups, and with customers/partners.
The mobile Operation team is responsible for the managing product release and day to day supports for the mobile space including the messaging, calendar, contacts, IM, Sync and SMS experiences. This position requires the blend of technical skills and people skills needed to manage the deployment of complex, high-visibility products and services. In the course of following the product life cycle process for Mobile Commerce products and services, you will periodically review and implement improvements to the process. Additionally, you will be a subject matter expert for Mobile Commerce and the main point of contact for deployment, infrastructure architect and consultant. Additional responsibilities include: systems provisioning, technical training, technical writing, project management, pre-launch certification, post-launch support, and status reporting.
Job Category: Operations
Location: Hong Kong, Cyberport
Job ID: 702876 7147
Division: Operations
Microsoft is facing some great competition in this space and is stepping up to that challenge with the Windows Live Services. This position is very critical to manage and maintain growth of Windows Live Services, Search and Mobile growth in International Market. Person working on this position is seeking another opportunity within Microsoft and without this position we will not able to manage time to market product releases.
Take on the competition and the opportunity to be Program Manager responsible for the Global Foundational Services for Microsoft’s Search and Search Services. Influence operational procedures and design decisions, work with internal and external teams to orchestrate complex systems implementations, increase efficiencies, and enable the evolution of large scale management technologies, performance management and availability of these services in R&D and deployed in / to Asia Pacific Region.
Operations Program Managers are responsible for the design, implementation, and release of programs or projects. Employees in this discipline understand business requirements and create/sell the program or project vision and strategy. They set and maintain scope, plan and schedule activities and milestones, and mitigate risk. They improve process efficiency and manage results metrics. Operations Program Managers are responsible for communication with their teams, with other business groups, and with customers/partners.
The Search Operations team is responsible for the managing release and tier 2 supports for the Search applications including the core search, advertisement and mobile experiences. This position requires the blend of technical skills and people skills needed to manage the deployment of complex, high-visibility products and services. In the course of following the product life cycle process for Search products and services, you will periodically review and implement improvements to the process. Additionally, you will be a subject matter expert for Search Services and the main point of contact for deployment, infrastructure design and consulting. Additional responsibilities include: systems provisioning, technical training, technical writing, project management, pre-launch certification, post-launch support, and status reporting.
The key relationship is with the GM and Senior Management of STC Asia located in Beijing, partnering closely with teams in Beijing, Redmond and other locations to work on many global features of Bing. STC Asia is also be responsible for developing local features of Bing, in partnership with C&O teams in China, Japan, Korea and other Asia Pacific countries and regions
https://careers.microsoft.com/JobDetails.aspx?ss=&pg=0&so=&rw=1&jid=7148&jlang=EN
Lead Operations Program Manager - Mobile
Job Category: Operations
Location: Hong Kong, Cyberport
Job ID: 702877 7148
Division: Operations
Take on the competition and the opportunity to be Program Manager responsible for the Global Foundational Services for Microsoft’s Mobile Services. Influence operational procedures and design decisions, work with internal and external teams to orchestrate complex systems implementations, increase efficiencies, and enable the evolution of large scale management technologies, performance management and availability of these services in R&D and deployed in / to Asia Pacific Region.
Operations Program Managers are responsible for the design, implementation, and release of programs or projects. Employees in this discipline understand business requirements and create/sell the program or project vision and strategy. They set and maintain scope, plan and schedule activities and milestones, and mitigate risk. They improve process efficiency and manage results metrics. Operations Program Managers are responsible for communication with their teams, with other business groups, and with customers/partners.
The mobile Operation team is responsible for the managing product release and day to day supports for the mobile space including the messaging, calendar, contacts, IM, Sync and SMS experiences. This position requires the blend of technical skills and people skills needed to manage the deployment of complex, high-visibility products and services. In the course of following the product life cycle process for Mobile Commerce products and services, you will periodically review and implement improvements to the process. Additionally, you will be a subject matter expert for Mobile Commerce and the main point of contact for deployment, infrastructure architect and consultant. Additional responsibilities include: systems provisioning, technical training, technical writing, project management, pre-launch certification, post-launch support, and status reporting.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Environmental Architects and Program Management Roles - Boston, Burlington, Massachusetts and York, PA
Submit resume Jobs@EBIconsulting.com with a reference to Susan Hand as the person you learned about the specific opening from.
Follow my blogs or tweets for more roles at http://susanhand.blogspot.com/ or http://bostonrecruiter.blogspot.com
I. Senior Electrical Engineer- Burlington, MA; York, PA
Summary - Responsible for electrical system design/assessment of building systems (telecommunication sites, switching centers, commercial/high tech buildings). Must have 6 years experience and current AutoCAD experience.
· Performs complete and through basic electrical analyses and design computations. Submits design calculations to Supervisor or Project Electrical Engineer for review. Creates, organizes and maintains a file catalog with table of contents of all analyses and design calculations.
· Prepares design development drawings in AutoCAD from preliminary design drawings and/or sketches.
· Coordinates with the Project Structural Engineer and Project Architect the layout of electrical plans, details, sections and schedules on the AutoCAD drawings.
· Reviews all redlined corrections and makes corrections on working drawings. Checks electrical drawings and details for accuracy and completeness. Ensures (using highlight maker) that all relined corrections are fully and accurately transferred to the CADD disk.
· Assists in field investigations for the purpose of obtaining existing electrical information to be utilized in the design of the proposed remedial/renovation work.
· Travel as required by project as it relates to the above duties and such others as directed by Supervisor. Such travel may entail periods of absence from normal place of employment.
· Registered P.E. in MA / PA required
· Education – Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
· Salary based on experience
II. Structural Engineer- Burlington, MA; York, PA
Summary - Must have 5 plus year experience in the design of reinforced concrete and structural steel. Must have working knowledge of building codes, analysis and design procedures, construction contract documents, shop drawings and current structural software
· The Structural Engineer must have 5 plus year experience in the design of reinforced concrete and structural steel.
· Working knowledge of building codes, analysis and design procedures, construction contract documents, shop drawings and current structural software. Types of facilities include telecom, switching centers, and commercial/high tech office buildings.
· Conduct site visits to analyze existing structural conditions and obtain structural design data for proposed structural analysis performed with hand calculations and structural software.
· Current AutoCAD experience required.
· Registered P.E. in MA / PA Required.
· Education - Bachelors degree with a structural major
· Salary based on experience
III. Program Manager, Architect/Zoning Specialist- Mahwah, NJ
Responsible for directing, planning and controlling all assigned projects ensuring client satisfaction and maximizing project profitability. Provides staff with positive, enthusiastic leadership that establishes individual attitudes of professional pride, competence and collaboration.
Specific Responsibilities
Planning
· Maintains existing client contact and satisfaction.
· Prepares, reviews, and negotiates project contracts.
· Establishes project control systems for financial data, scheduling, communications and overall administrative procedures.
· Identifies and solves project related problems including prioritization of projects.
· Implements project close out procedures.
· Provides input for strategic planning.
Organizational
· Ensures adequate staffing and technical competence of project managers.
· Strives to improve technical skills of project managers through the encouragement of career development activities.
· Performs ongoing performance evaluations and salary reviews of projects managers.
· Motivates divisional staff to meet project schedules and work at full capabilities.
· Ensures the coordination and liaison with technical and administrative support staff.
Fiscal
· Establishes, monitors, and ensures achievements of targeted productivity on a project basis.
· Develops, monitors’, and controls G&A budget for division.
· Forecasts (based on workable backlog), monitors, and achieves earnings and gross margin projections.
· Monitors ENB and ensures pursuit of receivable.
Marketing
· Generates new work with existing clients.
· Assists in the preparation of proposals and participates in presentations and fee negations.
· Assists on developing an action plan to build and maintain a backlog of project work.
Management
· Manage multi-site projects for the telecommunication wireless industry.
· Review and produce of Architectural and Engineering (architectural, structural and electrical) AutoCAD drawings.
· Coordinate of project schedules and team assignments.
· Assemble and review of Lease Exhibit for leasing purposes. Coordination with the site acquisition personnel on leasing terms and conditions.
· Coordinate and review of the zoning approval process. Review applications, prepare required documentation, testimonies, conditions and approvals.
· Assemble and review of Zoning Documents for zoning applications.
· Attend at Zoning and Planning Board hearings.
· Assemble and review of Construction Drawings for building permit application, bid walk and construction.
· Coordinate of Building Permit applications, documentation and approvals.
· Manage purchase order requests and fee negotiations with client.
· Answer RFI from clients and contractors.
Education Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Salary
· Based on experience
IV. Project Electrical Designer - Burlington, MA; York, PA
· Responsible for electrical System design/assessment of building systems such as: telecommunication sites, switching centers, and commercial/high tech office buildings.
· Conduct field investigations to obtain pertinent electrical power and grounding information and assess the existing electrical systems to ensure that it can accommodate the proposed electrical requirements.
· Must have 6 plus years professional design experience and must be familiar with the power and grounding requirements of the National Electrical Code.
· Current AutoCAD experience required.
· Education- Bachelor’s or Associates in CAD related field
· Salary based on experience
V. Marketing Manager Burlington, (MA)
· The Marketing Manger will develop, establish, and maintain a strategic marketing plan for a growing environmental and sustainability consulting company. This person will be responsible for staying abreast of changes in the market and able to adjust the plan accordingly. Supervises Administrative Assistant.
· Education- Bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minimum of 3 years marketing experience in science, engineering and/or professional services environment. MBA a plus.
· Customer Relationship Management and Adobe Suite experience preferred.
· Salary: Based on experience
VI. Senior Program Director Burlington, (MA)
· Candidates should have 8-20 years of experience with environmental health and safety issues. Experience in an environmental consulting firm and/or experience as an industrial facility EHS Manager is desirable.
· Education B.S. or M.S. in related field
· Specify registration requirements. P.E., CSP or CIH a plus but not required.
· Salary: Based on experience
VII. Project Scientist (Hudson Valley area, NY)
· Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports and wireless National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reports in the New York State area.
· Education- BA or BS in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Geology, Engineering or related fields
· Salary: Based on experience
VIII. Archaeologist (CA or AZ)
· The Project Archaeologist will be responsible for designing scopes of work, completing archaeological site file searches, authoring archaeology reports and prior ground disturbance determinations, and completing Federal Communications Commission Forms 620 and 621 as needed. Ideal deal candidate will have experience in telecommunications CRM compliance and be able to author technical reports at all levels of complexity.
· Education- M.A. in Archaeology or Anthropology
· Salary: Based on experience
IX. Architectural Historian Burlington, (MA)
· Candidate must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s qualifications for Architectural History
· Strong technical report writing skills and ability to conduct intensive archival and technical research is a must.
· Prior working experience in Section 106 regulatory process and direct experience in preparing Section 106 compliance documents preferred, but not required.
· Education - M.A. required in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Art History, History or other directly related field.
· Salary: Based on experience
Follow my blogs or tweets for more roles at http://susanhand.blogspot.com/ or http://bostonrecruiter.blogspot.com
I. Senior Electrical Engineer- Burlington, MA; York, PA
Summary - Responsible for electrical system design/assessment of building systems (telecommunication sites, switching centers, commercial/high tech buildings). Must have 6 years experience and current AutoCAD experience.
· Performs complete and through basic electrical analyses and design computations. Submits design calculations to Supervisor or Project Electrical Engineer for review. Creates, organizes and maintains a file catalog with table of contents of all analyses and design calculations.
· Prepares design development drawings in AutoCAD from preliminary design drawings and/or sketches.
· Coordinates with the Project Structural Engineer and Project Architect the layout of electrical plans, details, sections and schedules on the AutoCAD drawings.
· Reviews all redlined corrections and makes corrections on working drawings. Checks electrical drawings and details for accuracy and completeness. Ensures (using highlight maker) that all relined corrections are fully and accurately transferred to the CADD disk.
· Assists in field investigations for the purpose of obtaining existing electrical information to be utilized in the design of the proposed remedial/renovation work.
· Travel as required by project as it relates to the above duties and such others as directed by Supervisor. Such travel may entail periods of absence from normal place of employment.
· Registered P.E. in MA / PA required
· Education – Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
· Salary based on experience
II. Structural Engineer- Burlington, MA; York, PA
Summary - Must have 5 plus year experience in the design of reinforced concrete and structural steel. Must have working knowledge of building codes, analysis and design procedures, construction contract documents, shop drawings and current structural software
· The Structural Engineer must have 5 plus year experience in the design of reinforced concrete and structural steel.
· Working knowledge of building codes, analysis and design procedures, construction contract documents, shop drawings and current structural software. Types of facilities include telecom, switching centers, and commercial/high tech office buildings.
· Conduct site visits to analyze existing structural conditions and obtain structural design data for proposed structural analysis performed with hand calculations and structural software.
· Current AutoCAD experience required.
· Registered P.E. in MA / PA Required.
· Education - Bachelors degree with a structural major
· Salary based on experience
III. Program Manager, Architect/Zoning Specialist- Mahwah, NJ
Responsible for directing, planning and controlling all assigned projects ensuring client satisfaction and maximizing project profitability. Provides staff with positive, enthusiastic leadership that establishes individual attitudes of professional pride, competence and collaboration.
Specific Responsibilities
Planning
· Maintains existing client contact and satisfaction.
· Prepares, reviews, and negotiates project contracts.
· Establishes project control systems for financial data, scheduling, communications and overall administrative procedures.
· Identifies and solves project related problems including prioritization of projects.
· Implements project close out procedures.
· Provides input for strategic planning.
Organizational
· Ensures adequate staffing and technical competence of project managers.
· Strives to improve technical skills of project managers through the encouragement of career development activities.
· Performs ongoing performance evaluations and salary reviews of projects managers.
· Motivates divisional staff to meet project schedules and work at full capabilities.
· Ensures the coordination and liaison with technical and administrative support staff.
Fiscal
· Establishes, monitors, and ensures achievements of targeted productivity on a project basis.
· Develops, monitors’, and controls G&A budget for division.
· Forecasts (based on workable backlog), monitors, and achieves earnings and gross margin projections.
· Monitors ENB and ensures pursuit of receivable.
Marketing
· Generates new work with existing clients.
· Assists in the preparation of proposals and participates in presentations and fee negations.
· Assists on developing an action plan to build and maintain a backlog of project work.
Management
· Manage multi-site projects for the telecommunication wireless industry.
· Review and produce of Architectural and Engineering (architectural, structural and electrical) AutoCAD drawings.
· Coordinate of project schedules and team assignments.
· Assemble and review of Lease Exhibit for leasing purposes. Coordination with the site acquisition personnel on leasing terms and conditions.
· Coordinate and review of the zoning approval process. Review applications, prepare required documentation, testimonies, conditions and approvals.
· Assemble and review of Zoning Documents for zoning applications.
· Attend at Zoning and Planning Board hearings.
· Assemble and review of Construction Drawings for building permit application, bid walk and construction.
· Coordinate of Building Permit applications, documentation and approvals.
· Manage purchase order requests and fee negotiations with client.
· Answer RFI from clients and contractors.
Education Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Salary
· Based on experience
IV. Project Electrical Designer - Burlington, MA; York, PA
· Responsible for electrical System design/assessment of building systems such as: telecommunication sites, switching centers, and commercial/high tech office buildings.
· Conduct field investigations to obtain pertinent electrical power and grounding information and assess the existing electrical systems to ensure that it can accommodate the proposed electrical requirements.
· Must have 6 plus years professional design experience and must be familiar with the power and grounding requirements of the National Electrical Code.
· Current AutoCAD experience required.
· Education- Bachelor’s or Associates in CAD related field
· Salary based on experience
V. Marketing Manager Burlington, (MA)
· The Marketing Manger will develop, establish, and maintain a strategic marketing plan for a growing environmental and sustainability consulting company. This person will be responsible for staying abreast of changes in the market and able to adjust the plan accordingly. Supervises Administrative Assistant.
· Education- Bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minimum of 3 years marketing experience in science, engineering and/or professional services environment. MBA a plus.
· Customer Relationship Management and Adobe Suite experience preferred.
· Salary: Based on experience
VI. Senior Program Director Burlington, (MA)
· Candidates should have 8-20 years of experience with environmental health and safety issues. Experience in an environmental consulting firm and/or experience as an industrial facility EHS Manager is desirable.
· Education B.S. or M.S. in related field
· Specify registration requirements. P.E., CSP or CIH a plus but not required.
· Salary: Based on experience
VII. Project Scientist (Hudson Valley area, NY)
· Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports and wireless National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reports in the New York State area.
· Education- BA or BS in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Geology, Engineering or related fields
· Salary: Based on experience
VIII. Archaeologist (CA or AZ)
· The Project Archaeologist will be responsible for designing scopes of work, completing archaeological site file searches, authoring archaeology reports and prior ground disturbance determinations, and completing Federal Communications Commission Forms 620 and 621 as needed. Ideal deal candidate will have experience in telecommunications CRM compliance and be able to author technical reports at all levels of complexity.
· Education- M.A. in Archaeology or Anthropology
· Salary: Based on experience
IX. Architectural Historian Burlington, (MA)
· Candidate must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s qualifications for Architectural History
· Strong technical report writing skills and ability to conduct intensive archival and technical research is a must.
· Prior working experience in Section 106 regulatory process and direct experience in preparing Section 106 compliance documents preferred, but not required.
· Education - M.A. required in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Art History, History or other directly related field.
· Salary: Based on experience
Engineering Jobs and Environmental Jobs in Burlington, MA
Submit Resumes Jobs@EBIconsulting.com with a reference to Susan Hand as how you learned about the position.
I. Senior Electrical Engineer- Burlington, MA; York, PA
Summary - Responsible for electrical system design/assessment of building systems (telecommunication sites, switching centers, commercial/high tech buildings). Must have 6 years experience and current AutoCAD experience.
· Performs complete and through basic electrical analyses and design computations. Submits design calculations to Supervisor or Project Electrical Engineer for review. Creates, organizes and maintains a file catalog with table of contents of all analyses and design calculations.
· Prepares design development drawings in AutoCAD from preliminary design drawings and/or sketches.
· Coordinates with the Project Structural Engineer and Project Architect the layout of electrical plans, details, sections and schedules on the AutoCAD drawings.
· Reviews all redlined corrections and makes corrections on working drawings. Checks electrical drawings and details for accuracy and completeness. Ensures (using highlight maker) that all relined corrections are fully and accurately transferred to the CADD disk.
· Assists in field investigations for the purpose of obtaining existing electrical information to be utilized in the design of the proposed remedial/renovation work.
· Travel as required by project as it relates to the above duties and such others as directed by Supervisor. Such travel may entail periods of absence from normal place of employment.
· Registered P.E. in MA / PA required
· Education – Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
· Salary based on experience
II. Structural Engineer- Burlington, MA; York, PA
Summary - Must have 5 plus year experience in the design of reinforced concrete and structural steel. Must have working knowledge of building codes, analysis and design procedures, construction contract documents, shop drawings and current structural software
· The Structural Engineer must have 5 plus year experience in the design of reinforced concrete and structural steel.
· Working knowledge of building codes, analysis and design procedures, construction contract documents, shop drawings and current structural software. Types of facilities include telecom, switching centers, and commercial/high tech office buildings.
· Conduct site visits to analyze existing structural conditions and obtain structural design data for proposed structural analysis performed with hand calculations and structural software.
· Current AutoCAD experience required.
· Registered P.E. in MA / PA Required.
· Education - Bachelors degree with a structural major
· Salary based on experience
IV. Project Electrical Designer - Burlington, MA; York, PA
· Responsible for electrical System design/assessment of building systems such as: telecommunication sites, switching centers, and commercial/high tech office buildings.
· Conduct field investigations to obtain pertinent electrical power and grounding information and assess the existing electrical systems to ensure that it can accommodate the proposed electrical requirements.
· Must have 6 plus years professional design experience and must be familiar with the power and grounding requirements of the National Electrical Code.
· Current AutoCAD experience required.
· Education- Bachelor’s or Associates in CAD related field
· Salary based on experience
VI. Senior Program Director Burlington, (MA)
· Candidates should have 8-20 years of experience with environmental health and safety issues. Experience in an environmental consulting firm and/or experience as an industrial facility EHS Manager is desirable.
· Education B.S. or M.S. in related field
· Specify registration requirements. P.E., CSP or CIH a plus but not required.
· Salary: Based on experience
VII. Project Scientist (Hudson Valley area, NY)
· Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports and wireless National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reports in the New York State area.
· Education- BA or BS in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Geology, Engineering or related fields
· Salary: Based on experience
VIII. Archaeologist (CA or AZ)
· The Project Archaeologist will be responsible for designing scopes of work, completing archaeological site file searches, authoring archaeology reports and prior ground disturbance determinations, and completing Federal Communications Commission Forms 620 and 621 as needed. Ideal deal candidate will have experience in telecommunications CRM compliance and be able to author technical reports at all levels of complexity.
· Education- M.A. in Archaeology or Anthropology
· Salary: Based on experience
IX. Architectural Historian Burlington, (MA)
· Candidate must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s qualifications for Architectural History
· Strong technical report writing skills and ability to conduct intensive archival and technical research is a must.
· Prior working experience in Section 106 regulatory process and direct experience in preparing Section 106 compliance documents preferred, but not required.
· Education - M.A. required in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Art History, History or other directly related field.
· Salary: Based on experience
I. Senior Electrical Engineer- Burlington, MA; York, PA
Summary - Responsible for electrical system design/assessment of building systems (telecommunication sites, switching centers, commercial/high tech buildings). Must have 6 years experience and current AutoCAD experience.
· Performs complete and through basic electrical analyses and design computations. Submits design calculations to Supervisor or Project Electrical Engineer for review. Creates, organizes and maintains a file catalog with table of contents of all analyses and design calculations.
· Prepares design development drawings in AutoCAD from preliminary design drawings and/or sketches.
· Coordinates with the Project Structural Engineer and Project Architect the layout of electrical plans, details, sections and schedules on the AutoCAD drawings.
· Reviews all redlined corrections and makes corrections on working drawings. Checks electrical drawings and details for accuracy and completeness. Ensures (using highlight maker) that all relined corrections are fully and accurately transferred to the CADD disk.
· Assists in field investigations for the purpose of obtaining existing electrical information to be utilized in the design of the proposed remedial/renovation work.
· Travel as required by project as it relates to the above duties and such others as directed by Supervisor. Such travel may entail periods of absence from normal place of employment.
· Registered P.E. in MA / PA required
· Education – Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
· Salary based on experience
II. Structural Engineer- Burlington, MA; York, PA
Summary - Must have 5 plus year experience in the design of reinforced concrete and structural steel. Must have working knowledge of building codes, analysis and design procedures, construction contract documents, shop drawings and current structural software
· The Structural Engineer must have 5 plus year experience in the design of reinforced concrete and structural steel.
· Working knowledge of building codes, analysis and design procedures, construction contract documents, shop drawings and current structural software. Types of facilities include telecom, switching centers, and commercial/high tech office buildings.
· Conduct site visits to analyze existing structural conditions and obtain structural design data for proposed structural analysis performed with hand calculations and structural software.
· Current AutoCAD experience required.
· Registered P.E. in MA / PA Required.
· Education - Bachelors degree with a structural major
· Salary based on experience
IV. Project Electrical Designer - Burlington, MA; York, PA
· Responsible for electrical System design/assessment of building systems such as: telecommunication sites, switching centers, and commercial/high tech office buildings.
· Conduct field investigations to obtain pertinent electrical power and grounding information and assess the existing electrical systems to ensure that it can accommodate the proposed electrical requirements.
· Must have 6 plus years professional design experience and must be familiar with the power and grounding requirements of the National Electrical Code.
· Current AutoCAD experience required.
· Education- Bachelor’s or Associates in CAD related field
· Salary based on experience
VI. Senior Program Director Burlington, (MA)
· Candidates should have 8-20 years of experience with environmental health and safety issues. Experience in an environmental consulting firm and/or experience as an industrial facility EHS Manager is desirable.
· Education B.S. or M.S. in related field
· Specify registration requirements. P.E., CSP or CIH a plus but not required.
· Salary: Based on experience
VII. Project Scientist (Hudson Valley area, NY)
· Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports and wireless National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reports in the New York State area.
· Education- BA or BS in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Geology, Engineering or related fields
· Salary: Based on experience
VIII. Archaeologist (CA or AZ)
· The Project Archaeologist will be responsible for designing scopes of work, completing archaeological site file searches, authoring archaeology reports and prior ground disturbance determinations, and completing Federal Communications Commission Forms 620 and 621 as needed. Ideal deal candidate will have experience in telecommunications CRM compliance and be able to author technical reports at all levels of complexity.
· Education- M.A. in Archaeology or Anthropology
· Salary: Based on experience
IX. Architectural Historian Burlington, (MA)
· Candidate must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s qualifications for Architectural History
· Strong technical report writing skills and ability to conduct intensive archival and technical research is a must.
· Prior working experience in Section 106 regulatory process and direct experience in preparing Section 106 compliance documents preferred, but not required.
· Education - M.A. required in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Art History, History or other directly related field.
· Salary: Based on experience
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Social Networking Tip for Job Seekers
There has been many articles about using social networks while job searching. However, unless you are familiar with the sites, and have a plan , social networking can be confusing. Furthermore, you can actual do damage to your search.
Therefore, STOP BEFORE YOU enter that site!
Get Organized before Going Online. Ask the who, what, where, when and how.
What are you going to share, who are you going to share it with, how are you going display or communicate your true self on the site, or how are you going to contribute to the site, where is access most likely to be conducted, When will you update, or visit the site? Think about your personal brand, and also the brand of others you may be connected too.
Know what the site is intended for and How you can use it.
First step read and understand the agreement.
Do research on the site. I suggest actually reading the home page and clicking on the question or customer service section.
Is this site primarily for sales, can you link it to your company site, or past company sites?
Do external research on how the site operates, how it discloses or secures information. I suggest your local library for free tutorials, and workbooks with screen shots.
i.e., Linkedin is great for business connections, and professional interests if you use it well. However, facebook can be just as effective in a job search if you are already connected to people with similar interests.
Know yourself, and communicate that self in the way that best fits your purpose.
Ask Questions:
Does the site have free training? Are there resources that can walk you through a demo?
Does it provide links to actual company employees?
Can you protect your information and if yes, how do they secure that information?
Does it retain information other than what you would give out on a resume?
Can everyone access it, including former employers?
Can you get data and keep that data for your job search records? i.e., personal contact of a recruiter and company?
Next Step only after all others:
Join a social network or more than one only when you are comfortable. Find others that know how to use it and tap them for tutorials. Don't click away without knowing what you are doing.
Link your sites for automatic updates, only if you have a reason for doing so. If one site is your personal and the other professional--keep it that way.
Therefore, STOP BEFORE YOU enter that site!
Get Organized before Going Online. Ask the who, what, where, when and how.
What are you going to share, who are you going to share it with, how are you going display or communicate your true self on the site, or how are you going to contribute to the site, where is access most likely to be conducted, When will you update, or visit the site? Think about your personal brand, and also the brand of others you may be connected too.
Know what the site is intended for and How you can use it.
First step read and understand the agreement.
Do research on the site. I suggest actually reading the home page and clicking on the question or customer service section.
Is this site primarily for sales, can you link it to your company site, or past company sites?
Do external research on how the site operates, how it discloses or secures information. I suggest your local library for free tutorials, and workbooks with screen shots.
i.e., Linkedin is great for business connections, and professional interests if you use it well. However, facebook can be just as effective in a job search if you are already connected to people with similar interests.
Know yourself, and communicate that self in the way that best fits your purpose.
Ask Questions:
Does the site have free training? Are there resources that can walk you through a demo?
Does it provide links to actual company employees?
Can you protect your information and if yes, how do they secure that information?
Does it retain information other than what you would give out on a resume?
Can everyone access it, including former employers?
Can you get data and keep that data for your job search records? i.e., personal contact of a recruiter and company?
Next Step only after all others:
Join a social network or more than one only when you are comfortable. Find others that know how to use it and tap them for tutorials. Don't click away without knowing what you are doing.
Link your sites for automatic updates, only if you have a reason for doing so. If one site is your personal and the other professional--keep it that way.
Tech Director, Digital Media, Brooklyn NY
This is a lead to a position. If interested Please apply directly to HireTalent@comcast.net. However, use my name and contact information as the Referral Person , Susan Hand(Sehhand@yahoo.com) as contact information. Thank you.
Technology Director
The day-to-day work will entail heavy client and vendor contact.
Technology Director
The day-to-day work will entail heavy client and vendor contact.
Requirements/ Qualifications:
10+ years of development experience in digital/interactive arena
Must have led large-scale website development projects
Direct experience with e-commerce applications
Strong understanding of highly-interactive web sites and applications
Proven experience with client-side development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash)
Strong experience of server-side development technologies (Java/J2EE, Django/Python, RoR etc.)
Project management skills
Knowledge of agile development best practices
3+ years agency experience
Knowledge of web analytics (Omniture, WebTrends, etc.)
Experience with ad delivery and campaign management
Experience with community-driven web applications and user-generated content
Experience with ATG
Understanding of content, workflow and data modeling
Experience with SOAP and/or REST web services and service-oriented architectures
Knowledge of hosting environments (Unix, Linux and/or Windows)
Direct experience with ECM/WCM systems (Teamsite, Alfresco, or others)
Interested? Please send your resume in MS Word format, along with target salary requirements to HireTalent (at) comcast.net and put “NY Tech Director” in subject field.
Please be sure to include my name (susan hand) & contact info. (Sehhand@yahoo.com) along with your submittal.
Due to the high volume of responses the firm has received, they can only respond to those candidates who meet the criteria of this job posting.
At this time, our client cannot offer visa sponsorship, but visa transfers and relocation (within the US ) are available.
No agencies, offsite/remote talent, offshore vendors please.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
John Quincy Adams on Twitter
This should make educational history. The Mass historical Society (MHS) is publishing John Quincy Adams short diary entries on Twitter. John Quincy Adams kept a diary. One diary included one liners for each day. MHS will be tweeting these one line entries. Follow JQAdams_MHS.
For more information visit the MHS site at http://www.masshist.org/search/index.cfm or follow The JQAdams_MHS on Twitter here at http://twitter.com/JQAdams_MHS
For more information visit the MHS site at http://www.masshist.org/search/index.cfm or follow The JQAdams_MHS on Twitter here at http://twitter.com/JQAdams_MHS
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Job Opportunities CA and MA
The job market in some industries show a slight increase. However, secondary markets haven't seen much improvement. Ca tech positions are slowly opening up, as indicated in the recruiters circle. Companies are also hiring contract staff in those areas. Currently my networks are seeking the following
in CA: Cloud Computing Engineers contact Jeff Morse of The Quintasgroup.com
In Boston: Education Entry Level Positions and tour guides are picking up contact David Williams at EF Education
For the latest tips on jobs make sure you join JobAngels on Linkedin where local recruiters send out posts. Also feel free to follow my tweets and blog posts.
Good Luck Searching,
Sue
in CA: Cloud Computing Engineers contact Jeff Morse of The Quintasgroup.com
In Boston: Education Entry Level Positions and tour guides are picking up contact David Williams at EF Education
For the latest tips on jobs make sure you join JobAngels on Linkedin where local recruiters send out posts. Also feel free to follow my tweets and blog posts.
Good Luck Searching,
Sue
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
SIMPLE Tips for sourcing language specific positions
Here are some quick tips for all you out there that are seeking positions that require fluency in a specific language or languages. Its Simple.
Good Luck and Happy Hunting,
Sue
- Source what is closest to you and keep it simple. The local community and government resources are filled with great companies, and diverse talent. Post at the unemployment office, and the local community groups. If you have a local high school, college, or language group---seek them out. Contact the Japanese or Spanish clubs, and ask the professors for national resources, job boards or community organizations more specific to your needs of your job description.
- Investigate and think about the position needs and where the perfect candidate gets their information. If you are an accountant where do you go to get accredited, learn of new IRS regulation, or research an answer? Find it out and then go there, often there are sub groups. Or better yet check the DOL list of companies operating in that native languages country, there may be employees in the US that communicate regularly.
- Make friends, Or Meet UP face to face. Join the social events, email list, or go to local events--its a great way to network, and if you are lucky they may even let you post your roles.
- Participate, and network. I attend the events, and actively read the news letters, authorships, etc...its a great way to grow relationships. I also offer something back through participation or assistance, its community helping community.
- Learn from everyone you meet. Even if a candidate or a company isn't a match, take something away through learning. Every culture is a window to a larger more encompassing YOU, take advantage of it. I once spoke with a taxi driver, and let him know I was looking for Japanese talent. He was from Persia, however, about a week later, I got an email from a candidate that was a perfect fit--he said a taxi driver had my card, and told him he had to speak with me as he was leaving for a trip to Japan, so upon his return the candidate called me.
- Encourage and Enjoy: Take on every assignment, and every sourcing challenge as if you were investigating your next major enjoyment. Enjoy what you do, and do not get discouraged. Keep it simple, learn about the native country of the specific language, retain what you learn as you go, if something fails it is one step closer to success. Encourage others to spread the word, and be Grateful when they do.
Good Luck and Happy Hunting,
Sue
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tips for job seekers
1. Read your resume from top to bottom. If you don't have a resume, get one.
2. Get familiar with talking about your accomplishments, achievements, and results in one sentence. e.g., I created a process and tracking system that resulted in increased profit and decreased waste.
3. Make a list of every company you know, or want to get to know. Do a drive around, and mark down companies you see that you don't know about.
4. Take that list, and start figuring out who you know at those companies, or whom you know who knows people at the company. Write down all the contacts, and prioritize by hitting up the decision makers first.
5. Join the following, and read their getting started info., before you use them. LinkedIn, Twitter, JobAngels, Alumni Associations, Old employer networks.
6. Constantly try and meet people face to face, even if its other unemployed or job seekers. You need to believe and acknowledge others are in the boat with you.
7. Tell people you are looking for a job, and you would like their help. Do not exclude agencies, employers from your past, or family. Everyone might have a connection, or learn about an opportunity. e.g., my 8 year old niece asked me why I didn't apply for a job at a local employer--when I researched that employer they were hiring!!!!!
8. READ AND USE THE NEWSPAPER---even if you have to go to the Library to get it. Read it, what you learn about local people, businesses, and trends---can be job saving, and job finding. You also support a local business by doing it.
2. Get familiar with talking about your accomplishments, achievements, and results in one sentence. e.g., I created a process and tracking system that resulted in increased profit and decreased waste.
3. Make a list of every company you know, or want to get to know. Do a drive around, and mark down companies you see that you don't know about.
4. Take that list, and start figuring out who you know at those companies, or whom you know who knows people at the company. Write down all the contacts, and prioritize by hitting up the decision makers first.
5. Join the following, and read their getting started info., before you use them. LinkedIn, Twitter, JobAngels, Alumni Associations, Old employer networks.
6. Constantly try and meet people face to face, even if its other unemployed or job seekers. You need to believe and acknowledge others are in the boat with you.
7. Tell people you are looking for a job, and you would like their help. Do not exclude agencies, employers from your past, or family. Everyone might have a connection, or learn about an opportunity. e.g., my 8 year old niece asked me why I didn't apply for a job at a local employer--when I researched that employer they were hiring!!!!!
8. READ AND USE THE NEWSPAPER---even if you have to go to the Library to get it. Read it, what you learn about local people, businesses, and trends---can be job saving, and job finding. You also support a local business by doing it.
Friday, June 05, 2009
Volunteer for Katrina Victims
My original blogs for Katrina network, and Boston Care events are located at http://susanhand.blogspot.com/
You may look for my additional blogs as Susan Hand in Boston, Dear Global Warming, BostonRecruiter and on ERE and Recruiterblogs.
You may look for my additional blogs as Susan Hand in Boston, Dear Global Warming, BostonRecruiter and on ERE and Recruiterblogs.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Web 2.0 organizing your hiring resources
Are you unemployed and looking for a position on every job board and social network under the sun?
Are you a company looking to brand and market your goods or services in online media?
Do you have so many resumes coming in that you don't know how or where they came from?
Are you seeking some talent for a niche job, and can't seem to get a pool of qualified candidates?
Are you on Google, Facebook, linkedin, and My Space all the time, but don't seem to get the nuggets and gems you truly need?
Well maybe its your Web 2.0 strategy, or lack of it. Information and Resource overload is a common problem in todays world of email, twitter, and blackberry euphoria. I have a list of tips that have assisted me in my navigation that many of you have asked me to share. You can get the specifics of each resource from the horses mouth...I.e., Google has their tips for searching, Linkedin has podcasts (recruiters listen for me on Bill Vicks podcast), etc...
However, if you are like me--and want it boiled down this might help.
1) Align your vision, values, and mission with your web plan. In short: What is the purpose of using Web 2.0 technology? and what is the preferences you have established to be viewed with or for?
Companies: Do you have values that you want reflected in everything your marketing dept. sales, or recruitment says online, or in distributed format? Do you want one story told or several?
Personal: Are you an individual or family? Do you want to be viewed by all, or just a small group? What do you want...are you the type of person whom wants to see everything in one place? Do you use the Web for communication only? Do you want to stick with an industry or a company or a product you have used in the past?Do you want to mix business with pleasure or keep it separate?
2) Plan, Budget and Purpose:
Company: Is this important to IT, Marketing, Recruitment, Engineering, Customer feedback, Academia?
Business: Is this being used for freelance, or contractual agreements? Some software licenses prevent business use, for applications, or groups formed with Web 2.0. Do you have all parties involved, accountant, lawyer.. Don't forget your customer or potential customer--can they find you?
Personal: Is this for your self proclammation, entertainment, career? Are there parties that if you link to them it will expose private information or risk the wellbeing of data, or person?
Children: Plan for accessibility and controls.
3) Research and Investigate. Research different mediums, products and avenues of Web 2.0. Your goal is to learn the definition of the source, and understand how you can use them, and if they align to your mission and values. Also if there are products you need--ie) speakers or a mic to use non-paying services. Is there already someone in your team, or company currently a member or using a resource? Can they filter data, or do you need to link directly? What are your options and what is the success rate.
4) Record Keep: Gather up hardcopy files of agreements with companies, or search engines. i.e., you pay for Monster and have a contract, or you are a member of an organization that shares its member list with Monster--make sure you know your agreements. Can you copy information, can you email it? If you have the information in hardcopy, keep it, but also scan it in so you can organize it in one folder, or location. i.e., You post on Monster, make sure you know the title of what you posted, and the information released. REMEMBER Once you post electronically, it can be uncovered for much longer and is exposed to many more people than your lonely file cabinet. Make sure you understand the documents, agreements, and resources security and policies.
5) Contact and Track: Know the owner of your websites, administrative options internally, and externally know the addresses, posts, locations of all the information that may link, or gain access to the information i.e.) you have an association of marketing personnel--who is the contact, address, etc. Track the websites, or feeds in one location.
6) Organize: Look over your plan, and organize accordingly. Are you someone who checks email everyday? Can you create templates and send them to multiple places with one link? Create filters, folders, and links that automate it for you. Plan to set aside hours in a week to re-organize as you share information. If it involves a Team, plan organizational meetings once weekly.
7) Assess, Trial, Test and User Groups:
Assess all the technologies regularly, reassess occassionally, and track the metrics, performance, and optimization weekly. Ask if there are demos of new products, and releases. Regroup with all levels of people involved and check that your Web 2.0 is still aligned and delivering to Plan.
8) Listen to your Pain. If something isn't working or is costing pain of resources, then re-think its use. Use what you use and get rid of what is not working. So many companies keep writing programs to amend a bad choice. However, the opportunity costs, and readministration costs can be greater if tracked, then scraping a plan in its early trials. Work with your vendors or resources, and see what really is working, is it worth revamping? If you aren't using or updating a resource with ease, and regular changes. Then think about deleting it from the plan. If its impossible, then try coaching a few specialist within your team--or if its just you--then think about scheduling some training or reading time, to see if you can learn a shortcut.
9) People before Product.
It is critical to any web 2.0 plan to make sure the people, resources, and customer are being serviced. You can have a dynamic website, but if no one gets back to customers in a timely fashion from those web postings then nothing will help you regain that customer appreciation. So make sure there are people along the way.
Are you a company looking to brand and market your goods or services in online media?
Do you have so many resumes coming in that you don't know how or where they came from?
Are you seeking some talent for a niche job, and can't seem to get a pool of qualified candidates?
Are you on Google, Facebook, linkedin, and My Space all the time, but don't seem to get the nuggets and gems you truly need?
Well maybe its your Web 2.0 strategy, or lack of it. Information and Resource overload is a common problem in todays world of email, twitter, and blackberry euphoria. I have a list of tips that have assisted me in my navigation that many of you have asked me to share. You can get the specifics of each resource from the horses mouth...I.e., Google has their tips for searching, Linkedin has podcasts (recruiters listen for me on Bill Vicks podcast), etc...
However, if you are like me--and want it boiled down this might help.
1) Align your vision, values, and mission with your web plan. In short: What is the purpose of using Web 2.0 technology? and what is the preferences you have established to be viewed with or for?
Companies: Do you have values that you want reflected in everything your marketing dept. sales, or recruitment says online, or in distributed format? Do you want one story told or several?
Personal: Are you an individual or family? Do you want to be viewed by all, or just a small group? What do you want...are you the type of person whom wants to see everything in one place? Do you use the Web for communication only? Do you want to stick with an industry or a company or a product you have used in the past?Do you want to mix business with pleasure or keep it separate?
2) Plan, Budget and Purpose:
- People: Are the people who need to be involved involved? If yes, then Plan what the goals are, and what resources really are preferred. Do you need to update or notify others?
- Budget of time, money and resources: What are you willing to spend, what have you already invested in, and what resources will take time?
- Process: Do you have people along the way to test the data, do the links work, and will the process catch failures? Have you planned for success in numbers, if volume of information comes in, have you planned for response, or filters? Does the flow of technology align to the use and the customer?
- Make sure the plan includes templates to disseminate information, and performance metrics that you can track to re-assess the plan in the future.
- Milestones and timelines should be set with metrics aligned i.e., the web analytics will track the hits to those jobs by resources and feed in monthly. Metrics will track and be available by week-end.
Company: Is this important to IT, Marketing, Recruitment, Engineering, Customer feedback, Academia?
Business: Is this being used for freelance, or contractual agreements? Some software licenses prevent business use, for applications, or groups formed with Web 2.0. Do you have all parties involved, accountant, lawyer.. Don't forget your customer or potential customer--can they find you?
Personal: Is this for your self proclammation, entertainment, career? Are there parties that if you link to them it will expose private information or risk the wellbeing of data, or person?
Children: Plan for accessibility and controls.
3) Research and Investigate. Research different mediums, products and avenues of Web 2.0. Your goal is to learn the definition of the source, and understand how you can use them, and if they align to your mission and values. Also if there are products you need--ie) speakers or a mic to use non-paying services. Is there already someone in your team, or company currently a member or using a resource? Can they filter data, or do you need to link directly? What are your options and what is the success rate.
4) Record Keep: Gather up hardcopy files of agreements with companies, or search engines. i.e., you pay for Monster and have a contract, or you are a member of an organization that shares its member list with Monster--make sure you know your agreements. Can you copy information, can you email it? If you have the information in hardcopy, keep it, but also scan it in so you can organize it in one folder, or location. i.e., You post on Monster, make sure you know the title of what you posted, and the information released. REMEMBER Once you post electronically, it can be uncovered for much longer and is exposed to many more people than your lonely file cabinet. Make sure you understand the documents, agreements, and resources security and policies.
5) Contact and Track: Know the owner of your websites, administrative options internally, and externally know the addresses, posts, locations of all the information that may link, or gain access to the information i.e.) you have an association of marketing personnel--who is the contact, address, etc. Track the websites, or feeds in one location.
6) Organize: Look over your plan, and organize accordingly. Are you someone who checks email everyday? Can you create templates and send them to multiple places with one link? Create filters, folders, and links that automate it for you. Plan to set aside hours in a week to re-organize as you share information. If it involves a Team, plan organizational meetings once weekly.
7) Assess, Trial, Test and User Groups:
Assess all the technologies regularly, reassess occassionally, and track the metrics, performance, and optimization weekly. Ask if there are demos of new products, and releases. Regroup with all levels of people involved and check that your Web 2.0 is still aligned and delivering to Plan.
8) Listen to your Pain. If something isn't working or is costing pain of resources, then re-think its use. Use what you use and get rid of what is not working. So many companies keep writing programs to amend a bad choice. However, the opportunity costs, and readministration costs can be greater if tracked, then scraping a plan in its early trials. Work with your vendors or resources, and see what really is working, is it worth revamping? If you aren't using or updating a resource with ease, and regular changes. Then think about deleting it from the plan. If its impossible, then try coaching a few specialist within your team--or if its just you--then think about scheduling some training or reading time, to see if you can learn a shortcut.
9) People before Product.
It is critical to any web 2.0 plan to make sure the people, resources, and customer are being serviced. You can have a dynamic website, but if no one gets back to customers in a timely fashion from those web postings then nothing will help you regain that customer appreciation. So make sure there are people along the way.
- Establish Relationships beyond technology; Keep human contact, if your system is automated and your voicemail is automated--make every effort to send a personal note, or call person to person monthly.
- Allow personal responses to be changed or addresses by administrators or contacts. ie) nothing bothers me more than getting a spam email addressed to Cindy at Networks,,,when I'm Susan. Allow your sales associate the freedom to say thank you..I know you love the Celtics so here is a link to our internal Celtics pride day.
- Human Responsiveness and Contact: Allow an out for a candidate, or a customer that isn't technology savvy. Think of the environment...if your customer is in India without a laptop, but has a cell phone call them, or allow them to dial 0 and get an operator. If your candidate is on a manufacturing line all day, with no access to a computer, mail them a response card.
10) Keep informed and Current:
Read the information, metrics provided, Understand your customer base, Research new frontiers, and resources , and always know that its not what you have its how you use it.
Tips for Resume Writing
1.) Short: Two pages or less.
2.) Sweet: Reflect results or accomplishments not responsibilities. i.e., Increased sales by 20%
3.) Professional Profile: Some people include objectives or a summary. This should be a line or two , specifically highlighting what you do or have been successful doing that introduces you to the potential employer "an elevator speech--can you introduce yourself and state the purpose of your visit before the next floor". i.e., I'm a certified auto mechanic with 15 years experience repairing, installing and re-building foreign and domestic vehicles. I have experience in supervising a team of 5 mechanics, and am flexible in work schedule .
4.) Company Name and Description: If a company is recognizable write only the company name. However, if it is not well known or you are trying to make an industry switch..a brief detail like plastic manufacturer may help. The more obscure or specialized the company, the more title becomes important. List what you need the recruiter to see, but don't go into too much detail
5.) Titles: Make sure each role has a title or a brief description if the company or title is obscure
6.) Accuracy: If you aren't sure, check with your former employer or on your tax documents--know what dates, or titles, or reason you left.
7.) Specific: Don't apply to a software engineer if you aren't a software engineer. This will get you tossed in the out pile, and may hurt you later when a job aligned with your skills opens up. Make sure you read the posting, role, or company need--don't send a resume blindly--adapt your results around the need, highlighting similarities, and recognizing gaps. Also, have a contact, a position, or a request(intent) in mind. i.e., sending for an informational interview
8.) Approach (Technology vs. HardCopy): If the company requires you apply online--do so. Hard Copy resumes may go in the shredder. However, if its a local business without any technology at hand....garage, etc...then go in person, or mail a copy of your resume.
9.) Contact information: Full Name, and telephone number is mandatory. Email can be used if its relevant, home address is often required. Note: If the job listing notes that only local candidates will be considered, make sure you are local or have a local address.
10.) READ and Approve: Make sure you read the entire resume before sending it, have it proofread, but more importantly make sure you are comfortable with every detail on your resume and it describes you, your accomplishments and what you are open to consider.
2.) Sweet: Reflect results or accomplishments not responsibilities. i.e., Increased sales by 20%
3.) Professional Profile: Some people include objectives or a summary. This should be a line or two , specifically highlighting what you do or have been successful doing that introduces you to the potential employer "an elevator speech--can you introduce yourself and state the purpose of your visit before the next floor". i.e., I'm a certified auto mechanic with 15 years experience repairing, installing and re-building foreign and domestic vehicles. I have experience in supervising a team of 5 mechanics, and am flexible in work schedule .
4.) Company Name and Description: If a company is recognizable write only the company name. However, if it is not well known or you are trying to make an industry switch..a brief detail like plastic manufacturer may help. The more obscure or specialized the company, the more title becomes important. List what you need the recruiter to see, but don't go into too much detail
5.) Titles: Make sure each role has a title or a brief description if the company or title is obscure
6.) Accuracy: If you aren't sure, check with your former employer or on your tax documents--know what dates, or titles, or reason you left.
7.) Specific: Don't apply to a software engineer if you aren't a software engineer. This will get you tossed in the out pile, and may hurt you later when a job aligned with your skills opens up. Make sure you read the posting, role, or company need--don't send a resume blindly--adapt your results around the need, highlighting similarities, and recognizing gaps. Also, have a contact, a position, or a request(intent) in mind. i.e., sending for an informational interview
8.) Approach (Technology vs. HardCopy): If the company requires you apply online--do so. Hard Copy resumes may go in the shredder. However, if its a local business without any technology at hand....garage, etc...then go in person, or mail a copy of your resume.
9.) Contact information: Full Name, and telephone number is mandatory. Email can be used if its relevant, home address is often required. Note: If the job listing notes that only local candidates will be considered, make sure you are local or have a local address.
10.) READ and Approve: Make sure you read the entire resume before sending it, have it proofread, but more importantly make sure you are comfortable with every detail on your resume and it describes you, your accomplishments and what you are open to consider.
Great Companies doing Great things for job seekers!
I ran into a co-worker yesterday, that had been denied application to a high profile (government vendor) company, because she was unemployed. I couldn't believe it. Yes, I hear from hiring managers that they don't want someone out of work because the stigma is the candidates are lowest performers. However, in this economy??? Get real. But its happening, and it's happening at companies receiving benefits from the bail out. Okay so that is disappointing, we could moan and complain. However, I'm going to focus on the complete opposite.
Let's focus on the Companies doing what they can to minimize job loss, or encourage labor. Lets talk about great Recruiters that can't help but get back to the applicants, or help those applicants network.
Here are My Three GREAT CHEERS for People and Companies doing great things.These companies should succeed, because they put People, and Our Country First.Hurray of the weekBiggest Hurray for FEDEX. Fedex (Kinkos) is giving free copies of resumes (up to 25) on March 10th.....YES FREE. They want to help!!!
Other companies have great reach and hiring practices that encourage awareness of opportunities. Kudos to those who post at the local DET office and actually answer applicants...Like Raytheon, L3 communications, and BAE systems.
There are also great Companies that have a GREAT employees like Iron Mountain, that had closed a job, but got back to every applicant with honesty and responsiveness. They showed they cared.Kudos to all in this Economy doing what they can and not waiting for it to Pass. I'm on my way to Fedex to mail off some resumes......see you next week!
Let's focus on the Companies doing what they can to minimize job loss, or encourage labor. Lets talk about great Recruiters that can't help but get back to the applicants, or help those applicants network.
Here are My Three GREAT CHEERS for People and Companies doing great things.These companies should succeed, because they put People, and Our Country First.Hurray of the weekBiggest Hurray for FEDEX. Fedex (Kinkos) is giving free copies of resumes (up to 25) on March 10th.....YES FREE. They want to help!!!
Other companies have great reach and hiring practices that encourage awareness of opportunities. Kudos to those who post at the local DET office and actually answer applicants...Like Raytheon, L3 communications, and BAE systems.
There are also great Companies that have a GREAT employees like Iron Mountain, that had closed a job, but got back to every applicant with honesty and responsiveness. They showed they cared.Kudos to all in this Economy doing what they can and not waiting for it to Pass. I'm on my way to Fedex to mail off some resumes......see you next week!
Fedex Kinkos to offer Free Resume Printing March 10
Hi All,
I wanted to share this great news. It's so nice to see some Companies stepping up to help the unemployed.
Here is the press release: http://news.van.fedex.com/freeresumeprinting
All my best,
Susan Hand
I wanted to share this great news. It's so nice to see some Companies stepping up to help the unemployed.
Here is the press release: http://news.van.fedex.com/freeresumeprinting
All my best,
Susan Hand
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