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
Monday, October 26, 2009
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.
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