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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Government Hiring Surge
A new study from the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service predicts a government hiring surge in critical fields during the next three years, especially in careers related to public health. By September 2012, federal agencies will have hired 273,000 workers for mission-critical jobs, according to the report, which is set for release on Thursday. Those numbers mark a 41 percent increase, compared with the previous three fiscal years. The numbers are based on hiring projections from 35 federal agencies that employ more than 99 percent of federal workers. Max Stier, president and chief executive officer of the Partnership, said one reason for the jump is the Obama administration's push to beef up the federal workforce. "There's pent-up demand," he said. "A lot of agencies have been flat-lined, or have been reduced for quite a number of years, and this administration is recognizing that this is a problem, and that they need to deal with it." According to the report, 54,114 new hires will expand the ranks of medical and public health workers, and 52,077 in security and protection jobs. Many will be nurses at the Veterans Affairs Department and transportation security officers at the Homeland Security Department. Agencies also will be looking for job candidates at law schools. According to the report, they plan to hire 23,596 people for legal positions. And not everyone will be headed to the Justice Department. While Justice plans to hire 4,556 attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants; VA expects to hire 4,277 claims examiners. And the Treasury Department is looking to pick up 6,621 people in the legal field -- mostly contact representatives. Other reasons for the hiring surge include an increase in retirements and more demands on agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and especially VA, Stier said. VA, which is dealing with a surge of veterans from two wars, plans to hire 48,159 people in mission-critical positions. "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the government to restock its talent," he said. The Partnership has predicted that in Obama's first term, agencies will bring on 600,000 employees, making a third of the federal workforce newly hired. The report, "Where the Jobs Are," is released biannually. This is the third study.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Success story
I am very pleased to report a success story. A former co-worker was employed but I did not know she was seriously underemployed. She sent me her resume and let me know she needed something at a higher skill level. About two weeks later I saw an opening in the RUMCdigest for an accounting person and I forwarded the opening to her. The recruiter's name was listed so I contacted him through LinkedIn(and he is now a member of my network :) ) to let him know an excellent candidate would be applying for his job and gave her name.She applied the same day and he interviewed her within 48 hours. After two interviews she got the job and is now in Jacksonville for training and they have taken her to a Jaguars game as a "welcome aboard" outing. She is back working at the skill level where she should be. Her income has increased significantly and it was all due to networking! The employer has a terrific employee and did not have to screen through 100 candidates.I can't say it enough...network...network...network. I love watching God at work and happy to be an instrument of his love!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Creating Career Possibilities in Three Short Steps
KE Job Support Meeting: Tuesday, August 11 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Purpose - Open to members and non-members in the community who are currently seeking employment, in the process of a career transition, or returning to the workplace.
Networking and Resume Review from 7:00 - 7:30 PM
Agenda: Survive The Job Crisis: Creating Career Possibilities for Yourself in Three Short Steps
Learn three critical steps to take right now to survive the job crisis. For more information about Hallie Crawford please visit her website, http://www.halliecr awford.com
Presented By: Hallie Crawford, Certified Career Coach
Hallie helps professionals clarify their ideal career path and make it happen. She is regularly featured as a career expert in the media including Fox, CNN, Yahoo Hot Jobs, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Temple Kol Emeth, Social Hall
1415 Old Canton Rd.
Marietta, GA 30062
770-973-3533, ext. 216
http://www.kolemeth .net
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Dendreon – A company to watch
Dendreon Corp. , the Seattle-based drug maker, is looking at Atlanta's south side for an $80 million manufacturing facility that could create at least 300 jobs. Dendreon (NASDAQ: DNDN) is seeking FDA approval for a treatment -- Provenge -- that helps deal with prostate cancer that does not respond to traditional hormone therapy. The drug spurs the white cells to attack the prostate cancer. Companies competing in this space are Cell Genesys and Biovax. Dendreon did not immediately comment. Atlanta Business Chronicle first broke the news of Dendreon's interest in Atlanta in its July 17 print edition. The company plans to seek FDA approval by fall or early 2010, the company said. Provenge is unlike existing chemotherapy drugs, which aim to destroy tumor cells by poisoning them. As part of the Dendreon treatment, a type of white cell (an immune cell) called a dendritic cell, is removed from the patient and exposed to a protein in the Dendreon lab. This protein is found in prostate tumor cells. The white cells are then re-infused into the patient. The idea is that this trains the body's immune system to attack tumor cells. Dendreon's approach to cancer treatment is unique, said Dr. Omer Kucuk, professor of hematology and oncology at Emory Winship Cancer Institute. "Most of the treatments we have now for cancer are drugs that [have] a lot of side effects [and] are difficult to give," Kucuk said. "This is kind of a short treatment." Provenge, Kucuk said, is "an exciting new drug because its a vaccine and a new way of treating cancer." According to a clinical trial of 512 men with prostate cancer that no longer responded to hormonal therapy, there was a 4.1 month difference in median survival of the treatment group compared to the control group. Also 42 percent of the treated were alive at three years versus 23 percent of the controls, the company reported at a recent industry meeting. The company also noted there is a lot of logistics in the process, as the blood cells of the patient have to be sent to the drug company for treatment and returned to the doctor to be reinfused in that specific patient. That could be another reason Dendreon picked a location close to the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Dendreon might be positioning itself for the impending FDA approval with the potential Atlanta facility, said Kucuk, who is not involved, or familiar, with any potential Atlanta deal. Dendreon's entry into Atlanta is a positive development for the city because it will add jobs and boost the tax base. Also, Buford, Ga., is home to Theragenics Corp. (NYSE: TGX), which makes Theraseed, a treatment for prostate cancer. The operations will also improve the area's reputation as a cradle for science and medicine, said Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society and an Emory professor. It will also help attract scientists and doctors to the area and spur collaboration with local research universities, such as Emory University, Brawley said. The operation will spur "the exchange of ideas and that's how science improves," Brawley said. The company manufactures Provenge for its clinical trials at a plant in Seattle, and at a similar plant in Morris Plains, N.J. Dendreon is expanding the New Jersey plant. http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2009/07/13/daily99.html
Saturday, July 11, 2009
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eMarketing Coordinator
"eMarketing Coordinator" position in Marietta/Northwest Atlanta area
Granite Services (www.gsinc.com) is seeking a talented, enthusiastic and motivated individual to function as an eMarketing Coordinator (Search/Social/ eMarketing) at the General Electric office in Marietta, GA. Please note that this is a long-term salaried position with full benefits,a nd if selected, you will be working as a full-time contractor at our client's site office.
Overview of Position:
- Provide coordination/ support for e-mail marketing efforts, search
marketing, social marketing and other related campaigns
- Provide analytics and reporting support to measure efficacy of marketing
efforts
- Distribute customized Google analytics dashboard to P&L communicators
-Define and design user interface by translating business requirements
into interface functionality
- Collate data on trends related to search and email marketing
- Ability to develop banner graphics, animation, landing pages, and digital
media assets would be a huge plus!
If qualified and interested, please apply directly to:<https://powersource .gsinc.com/ recruiting/ viewpost. dyn?viewpost= 169314>
*CANDIDATES LOCAL TO ATLANTA, GA MAY ONLY APPLY*
Friday, July 10, 2009
Project Control Schedule Analyst
Project Control Schedule Analyst position at the GE office in Norcross
Granite Services is seeking a talented, enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill the position of a Project Control Schedule Analyst at the General Electric office in Norcross, GA. Candidates must be willing to travel to and gain access to nuclear power plants in the Southeast US. Therefore, all applicants must (ideally) be a US citizen, or be a permanent US resident (possess a Green Card).
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Project Control Manager, the Project Control Schedule Analyst must possess the ability to create, modify, and update a power plant installation and maintenance schedule, as well as identify and resolve schedule conflicts. The Project Control Schedule Analyst must participate in diverse groups, establish effective communications with the project team, and produce aproject schedule analysis (verbal and graphical) for the client. The Project Control Schedule Analyst is responsible for schedule data interpretation and analysis data from multiple projects, consolidated report generation and the presentation of analytical results to client in formal settings. The Project Control Schedule Analyst must be familiar with cost accounting,
financial analysis, project management, and risk assessment.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Maintain the standard Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS). Manage and create project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as applicable. Monitor P3e global activity codes, calendars, and resources. Provide project management with recommendations for improved schedule performance and appropriate corrective action alternatives. Update and maintain project schedules and provide periodic updates to project management. Provide the Project Control Manager with regular scheduling / cost control updates and reports. Review project closure data and reports, submit closed projects to project control COE. Maintain standardization of process during project execution. Coordinate project planning and execution with regional client Service Managers. Travel to project sites and regional offices as required to support outages and project control needs. Generate target and final as worked project schedules.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
through decision-making.
Proficiency in resource loading and planning projects.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The ideal candidate will have experience with large steam power train and nuclear power plants. Candidate must be available to support maintenance planning and execution including interface with client scheduling systems and processes. Position may include short periods (up to two weeks) of down time between planning and maintenance events. Planning may include short site visits, office work in Norcross, GA and work from home.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed following federal guidelines.
Typical field employee benefits will be provided.
Granite International (a GE-affiliate) provides competitive wages, and is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Free Career Transition Workshop - July 7 2009
There's no doubt about it, the world can seem like a scary place right now. And for many of us, what is especially unnerving is the way the unemployment rate continues to rise. If you are one of those fearful of losing your job, have recently been laid off, or are searching for your ideal career, this presentation is a must-attend event.
Career transitions can be trying; and even more difficult during a job crisis. In this FREE workshop, you will learn how to successfully manage whatever career transition you are currently facing.
Guest speaker, Certified Career Coach Hallie Crawford, helps professionals identify their ideal career path and make it happen. She is regularly featured as a career expert in the media including Fox, CNN, Yahoo Hot Jobs, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. For more information about Hallie, please visit www.HallieCrawford.com
In this presentation, Hallie will give you the three critical steps you need to take right now in order to survive the job crisis. She will show you how to create possibilities for yourself - despite the tough economy. If you want to find out how to survive, and even thrive, during these tough times, join us!
What: Jewish Transition Network When: Thursday July 9th at 7pm Where: Congregation Beth Shalom Social Hall in Atlanta, GA
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Director, Real Estate
The Director of Real Estate will be responsible for working with the senior management to establish and implement an overall Real Estate Strategy which designs and supports a branch network that optimizes the brand awareness and positioning within a given market within the right cost envelope. The Real Estate strategy will take into consideration at a minimum the following topics:
- Retail vs. Office footprint
- Flagship vs. smaller locations
- Development of a standard branch model
- Branding
- Furniture
- Cost efficiency
- Multiple broker networks
The Director of Real Estate will also be responsible for the management of the day to day real estate activities. This will include building a team made up of internal and/or external team members. It will also include establishment of overall guidelines and processes around all real estate activities to ensure compliance with the overall strategy and the ability to track performance.
Older job seekers struggle with age barriers
Like many unemployed older workers, 64-year old Allan Kellum fears his age has made it harder to find a new job. At a recent job fair, Kellum expressed interest in a supervisory role coordinating an international health assistance program. A recruiter set him straight: "The people applying for that are young." So now Kellum, who lives in McLean, Va., takes no chances. He's deleted his college graduation date from his resume and reduced the number of years it covers. He's hoping that will help move his resume past any screeners who would be put off by his age.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31715378/ns/business-careers/
Friday, July 3, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Economic Development in the Southeast U.S.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124485634480511841.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
The Southeast has attracted an array of corporate facilities recently. In February, Asbury Automotive Group Inc., a major chain of national auto retailers, relocated to metro Atlanta from New York. In recent months, Tennessee announced three projects, all valued at more than $1 billion each, by units of Wacker Chemie AG, Volkswagen AG and Hemlock Semiconductor Group. North Carolina last week welcomed a new Apple Inc. data warehouse.
Meanwhile, state economic development officers say they are pursuing a higher number of relocation prospects. "The level of competition on retention, expansion and relocation projects has become more intense," said North Carolina Deputy Secretary of Commerce Dale Carroll.
Development agencies across the Southeast are therefore pushing their recruiting machines into overdrive. Gwinnett County, where NCR is moving its headquarters, revamped its development strategy in 2007 to prevent the slowing of the area's red-hot job growth. Nick Masino, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's vice president for economic development, says the organization hired seven new staff and created national and global marketing teams.
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Since then, the number of companies the agency is courting soared to 36 this year compared with seven in the first six months of 2007. The Gwinnett Chamber has won five projects this year—including a 75-job expansion of Habasit America, a Suwanee, Ga., belting company, and a 300-job unit of California's YesVideo Inc., which transfers VHS to DVD. The agency says it brought at least 5,000 jobs to the county in the past 24 months. Half the companies it is pursuing are based in the Midwest.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Online job searchers beware of malware
Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 12:01pm EDT | Modified: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 12:05pm
Some of the riskiest searches on the Internet today are associated either with finding items for free -- such as music or screensavers -- or looking for work that can be done from home, Internet security company McAfee Inc. reported Wednesday.
Santa Clara, Calif.-based McAfee (NYSE: MFE) released a report on the Web's most dangerous search terms that said during the recession it observed a growing number of malicious search results targeted at people who want to save money or earn extra income working at home.
McAfee researched more than 2,600 popular keywords (as defined by Google Zeitgeist, Yahoo Buzz and others sources) to assess the degree of risk for each. Maximum risk refers to the maximum percentage of risky sites a user might encounter on a single page of search results.
As defined by McAfee, the riskiest set of keyword variations was "screensavers" with a maximum risk of 59.1 percent. Nearly six out of the top 10 search results for "screensavers" contain malware. One of the single riskiest search terms in the world is "lyrics," with a maximum risk factor of one in two. Surprisingly, searches using the word Viagra, a popular keyword that is also common in spam e-mail messages, yielded the fewest risky sites. Searches with the safest risk profile included health-related terms and searches about the current economic crisis.
Consumers looking to save money or searching for means of additional income should take note: searchers clicking on results that contain the word "free" have a 21.3 percent chance of infecting their PCs with online threats, such as spyware, spam, phishing, adware, viruses and other malware. "Work from home" searches can be as much as four times riskier than the average risk for all popular terms, McAfee said.
The term "free work from home" carried a 40 percent maximum risk, with variants of that phrase carrying risks from 20 percent up.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
HR Assistant Opening
Human Resources Assistant - Atlanta , GA As Human Resource Assistant, you will support the HR function at the regional level and provide administrative support to the Regional Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Assistant will be responsible for managing employee files, assisting with the creation of daily schedules, completing new hire paperwork, creating reports & letters, handling employee questions, and other essential job duties including answering phones, setting appointments, maintaining office equipment and ordering supplies for the HR Department. The HR Assistant is required to maintain full confidentiality on any and all confidential and sensitive employee matters. Qualifications for this position include:
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Michael Roe
| Merchandise Control Manager |
ARAMARK Uniform Services
Tel: 404.521.2454 | Fax: 404.658.9377
michael.roe@uniform.aramark.com |
www.aramark-uniform.com
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Contract Opening for Data Analysis
Artech has an urgent contract for one of our direct clients: Project Information Location Information : TUCKER , GA , 30084 Job Title: Marketing Support/Services Duration : 12 months Daily Start Time: 8:00 AM Daily End Time: 5:00 PM Contract to Hire: No Number of Positions: 1 Job Description: Data Analysis / Results Tracking Database Management Work Directly with Direct Mail Managers Administrative Skills Inventory 1) Database Management Expert Required 2) Microsoft Excel Expert Required 3) Microsoft Access Expert Required 4) Microsoft Power Point Intermediate Required 5) Project Management Intermediate Required 6) Communication Skills Intermediate Required 7) Presentation Skills Intermediate Desired Sincerely yours,
If you are qualified, available, interested, planning to make a change, or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications and interest, please call me ASAP at (973) 993-9383 Ext.3342, even if we have spoken recently about a different position. If you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP.
Artech is a global IT Consulting company with over 30 Fortune 500 customers. You may visit our website at www.artechinfo.com to learn more about us.
Thank you.
Pragati Singh
(973) 993-9383 Ext.3342
Pragati_Singh@artechinfo.com
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
New Business Installation Manager
New Business Installation Manager - Atlanta , GA
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567AUS49575
Position Overview:
The New Business Installation Manager (NBIM) is responsible to bridge all New Business from the completion of the sale into the All Star Service Program. The NBIM ensures the timely and accurate installation of all new business. Responsibilities may include more than one market center.
Essential Functions:
THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY CONTAIN SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
· Discuss customer requirements with Account Executive, District Manager, and/or Route Sales Representative to include: allied products, garment styles, auxiliary charges, equipment needs, etc.
· Utilize and coordinate the Install Tracker Software/CCI to schedule Install Process.
· Contact customer within 24 hours of Market Center receiving required paperwork to inform Customer of installation timeline and schedule measuring for garments if required.
(This applies to all new and existing customers).
· Coordinate measuring of wearers at account and complete garment orders in accordance with the Supply Chain sizing process located on the AUCA web.
· Review and approve all orders prior to order processing for accuracy of items.
· Schedule initial installation date with customer and installation team members.
· Prior to installation, ensure DM and servicing RSR have been introduced to any new customers.
· Review initial delivery prior to installation to confirm the order is complete and correct.
· During installation of account identify any changes and communicate information to customer.
· Identify opportunities for upselling additional business throughout the installation process; pass this information along to the Account Executive.
· Follow-up 24 hours after first delivery to ensure customer's expectations were met.
· Within 14 days of installation ensure the New Business Installation or the All Star Service Excellence Survey is administered according to the Perfect Installation Checklist.
· Installation functions supersede all service responsibilities.
· Provide outstanding customer service and maintain a continuous focus on customer service.
· Maintain close coordination and teamwork attitude with Production, Service and Sales regarding service objectives and customer issues.
· Train other market center personnel involved in installations on proper AUS new business installation processes
· Present their results and activities at two (2) District Operations Reviews (DORs) per year, and two (2) Sales Operations Reviews (SORs) per year.
· Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.
· As time permits, support and participate in the Company's production and quality standards with a continuous focus on customer service through:
· Accompany AEs on Sales Closures to promote installation process.
· Work with Sales Manager to meet market center installation goals.
· Frequency communication with the Sales Manager and Sales Force.
· Merchandise Audits, as posted on the AUCAWEB - Supply Chain Website
· Inventory Review Memos
· Customer Inventory Analysis
· Quality Control
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTE COVERAGE UNDER ANY CONDITIONS
Working Environment:
Must be able to continuously lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance. Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme temperatures.
Qualifications
Minimum Specifications:
· Must possess effective leadership and communication skills.
· Must be able to influence others without formal authority.
· Minimum of 1-2 years service industry experience.
· Two (2) or more years of experience with AUS* the operating procedures and systems of AUS Sales Department, Service Department, and Supply Chain operating procedures.
· Strong customer service skills.
· Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
· Must be proficient with PC.
· Has exceeded established goals on a consistent basis in previous roles.
· Must have a valid driver's license with excellent driving record.
Job
: Customer Services
Primary Location
: US-GA-Atlanta
Organization
: Southeast
Michael Roe
Merchandise Control Manager
ARAMARK Uniform Services
Tel: 404.521.2454 Fax: 404.658.9377
michael.roe@uniform.aramark.com
http://www.aramark-uniform.com/
Google CEO urges grads: 'Turn off your computer'
Google CEO urges grads: 'Turn off your computer' By KATHY MATHESON – 16 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The head of the world's most popular search engine urged college graduates on Monday to step away from the virtual world and make human connections. Speaking at the University of Pennsylvania's commencement, Google chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt told about 6,000 graduates that they need to find out what is most important to them — by living analog for a while. "Turn off your computer. You're actually going to have to turn off your phone and discover all that is human around us," Schmidt said. "Nothing beats holding the hand of your grandchild as he walks his first steps." Schmidt, who holds a doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley, also received an honorary doctor of science degree at the ceremony. Penn President Amy Gutmann cited Schmidt's "manifold contributions to putting the world at humanity's fingertips." "You have devoted your career to heralding a new age of learning empowered by technology," Gutmann said. It was Schmidt's second honorary degree in as many days. On Sunday, he received one at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where he delivered a similar speech. At Penn, Schmidt noted the Ivy League school played a key role in the technological industry by creating ENIAC, one of the world's first electronic computers, in 1946. "Literally everything that you see — every computer, every mobile phone, every device — descends from the principles that were invented right here," Schmidt said. In the next 10 years, he predicted, technology will advance to the point where it will be possible to have 85 years worth of video on the equivalent of iPod. He also urged graduates not to lay out a rigid path for themselves. Rewards will gravitate to those who make mistakes and learn from them, Schmidt said. "You can't plan innovation or inspiration, but you can be ready for it, and when you see it you can jump on it and you can make a difference," he said. The Class of 2009 is graduating in a tough economic climate, but such downturns can be a time for innovation, Schmidt said. He noted that Rice Krispies, Twinkies and beer cans were all products of the Great Depression — not to mention staples of college life. He playfully compared today's "Google and Facebook generation" to his own: cell phones vs. phone booths, Wii vs. Pong, blogs vs. newspapers, Red Bull vs. Tang. Perhaps most notably, Schmidt said, members of his generation spent all their time trying to hide their most embarrassing moments. Today's generation records and posts all those moments on YouTube, he said, drawing laughter from the crowd. "And I am looking forward to watching these for the next 30 or 40 years," Schmidt said. Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Job Search challenging for new graduates
If you or a member of your family has just graduated from college be aware the job search will probably take some serious dedication and effort as they compete against experienced workers who are currently unemployed:
It's A Good Time To Work For Uncle Sam
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/05/12/business/econwatch/entry5007862.shtml Here is the RSS feed for jobs in Georgia government: http://www.georgia.gov/rss/georgia_jobs.xml Here is the official job site for the Federal Government: http://www.usajobs.gov/
Sunday, May 10, 2009
May 11 – 11 Speakers in One Meeting at RUMC
Can You Imagine 11 Speakers in One Meeting to Help You in Your Career? Join us Monday, May 11th starting at 5:55 pm for this not to miss event! NOTE:Our meeting is located in Building B on the church campus. We have signs on the street to direct you. The best parking will be at Building A and at Building D. You'll find it only a short walk to Building B. Review our website www.RUMCjobnetworking.com for maps of the campus under the link "Directions. "
On Monday Night, May 11th, our volunteer Barbara Marks has organized one of our most popular events - 11 Speakers in a Roundtable Format.
You have time to pick 3 during the evening based on what you are most interested in.
When you arrive at 5:55 pm you can join us for our speaker / dinner program with RUMC volunteer and Craig Simons. You want to arrive on time as our serving line will close at 6:15 pm.
For information and directions please go to http://www.blogger.com/www.RUMCjobnetworking.com.
Our 11 Speakers are focusing on the following topics. You may choose 3 of them to participate in during our meeting:
1.The Importance of a Positive Attitude and How to Maintain It - Diane
Tuccito
2. Successful 30 Second Introductions - Tim Morrison
3. The Ruthie List Theory & Many Common Mistakes by Job Seekers - Ruthie
Powell
4. Small Business Opportunities - Bill Williams
5. Dealing with Compensation Issues During Your Job Search - Curt Engelmann
6. Interviewing and Body Language - Bruce Dreyfus
7. Networking into the Hidden Job Market - Richard Kirby
8. How to Answer Interview Questions - Nancy Schrempp
9. The Process- How to have a positive experience with "HR" - Dutch Earle
10. Making Networking Work for You - Greg Losh
11. Budgeting During a Job Search - Ryan Hunt, Dave Ramsey Certified
Counselor
Assessment Special- We have On-line assessments from our connections with CrossroadsCareer. They are on sale at a huge discount from the retail $80.00 fee for only $20.00. If you want to know more please contact Pat Holt at pholt@theaigroup. com
Please review the schedule below for Monday Night for the half dozen activities that are scheduled for you:
1. 5:55 pm - Dinner with Craig Simons. Craig has spent many hours preparing a special topic for you. Our dinner program is focused on developing your spiritual resume so you are not conducting your job search alone! Our serving line will close at 6:15 pm.
2. 6:30 - 7:45 pm Resume Reviews. We have Recruiters and HR Professionals volunteering their time as Resume Reviewers that are anxious to go one-on-one with you.
3. 6:30 - 7:45 pm Resume Workshop. Tim Morrison will lead a workshop in the best practices for getting selected via your resume.
4. 6:30 - 7:45 pm Industry Networking (a new addition).Network with others in the main room for networking in your profession. We will have sales, HR, IT and other groups for you to be a part of. If we are missing your group let us know!
5. 6:30 - 7:45 pm Interview Workshop. This is run by professional career coach Richard Kirby. Richard has an informal drop-in format.
6. 6:30 - 7:45 pm Start Your Own Business Opportunity Workshop. This is a coordinated by business consultant Bill Williams. Should you start your own business now and leave the corporate world? That question can be answered.
7. 7:00 - 7:45 pm Chapel Time with our Prayer Ministry leaders! We recognize the need to keep God in your search. This is way too hard to do without Him. Dedicated prayer partners are waiting in the Chapel between 7:00 and 7:45 to pray with you. Join them. This could be the most critical moment you spend.
8. 7:45 pm The Main Program - with 11 Guest Speakers.
Our last meeting had over 350 job seekers to hear Debbie Rodkin from Re:FocusOnCareers for her Networking Boot Camp. We also had over 75 on-site volunteers ready to assist. Take advantage of all the people to network with and our volunteers that want to assist you.
We start at 5:55 pm with a dinner speaker/program and close around 9:10 pm. No RSVP is required for the dinner but please be respectful of our starting time for dinner speaker and arrive at 5:55 pm as our serving line will close at 6:15 pm. Our dinner topic will be led by Craig Simons (details below). We accept $3.00 donations from those that are capable to help cover the costs of the dinner which have dramatically grown the past few months. However,the dinner is available at no cost for those that attend. Beat the traffic and have dinner with us.
Contract Opening for Proposal/RFP Writer
Proposals/RFP's Writer position Short-Term Contract - Atlanta Posted by: "Kristy Oliver" kristyaoliver@hotmail.com Thu May 7, 2009 6:42 pm
Looking for someone who has proven success with assisting a team of subject matter experts with developing a proposal responding to RFP for Technology company. Pay ranges $65-$75, starts as early as Monday May 11th through Friday May 15th with possible subsequent contracts to follow.
Please send info to kristy.oliver@ disys.com
I will contact you immediately if you are a fit.
Networking into the Hidden Job Market
Monday, 5/11 - 8:00am - Roswell United Methodist Church Sales and Marketing Seekers (SAMS) - Fast Track Your Job Search through Networking
Monday, 5/11 - 7:45pm - Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking group - Networking into the Hidden Job Market
Tuesday, 5/12 - 8:00am - Cobb Job Seekers (Town Center) - Networking into the Hidden Job Market
All presentations are free.
70-80% of people find their next job through networking!
Richard Kirby
www.executive- impact.com
www.fasttrackyourjo bsearch.com
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
The link below is to a discussion re: John Wieland Homes on the Implode site. It references the EEOC issue as well as homeowner satisfaction issues. According to one of the posters on this site:
"Last Wednesday a large delegation of homeowners from Georgia with defective home traveled to Washington DC for Arbitration Fairness Day.
The John Wieland Homeowners told of horrendous construction defects so severe that the homes were uninhabitable. One told Senators and Congressmen that they lived in a tent. Making matters worse they were forced into Mandatory Binding Arbitration. See Photos... http://www.hobb.org/content/view/3029/1/
_________________
Janet Ahmad, President
HomeOwners for Better Building
When it happens to you, it doesn't really matter how many good houses are out there, now does it?"
I have not verified the accuracy of this posting. I am posting this for those of you might be interested and wish to research. I will check later to see if I can find more on the appearance before legislators.
http://implode-explode.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=261098&highlight=#261098 (My apologies, for some reason the insert link function is not working. If you copy and paste this into your browser the page should come up)
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
EEOC sues John Wieland Homes alleging racial discrimination
The suit, filed Thursday by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleges Wieland assigned black sales agents to developments based on the race of the surrounding community. The practice resulted in black agents earning significantly less than white counterparts, who were assigned to areas where higher-priced homes were sold, the suit claims.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
10 Steps to a Federal Job– May 16
10 Steps to a Federal Job May 16, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Take the mystery out of that Federal Government Job Application:
The Seminar is taught by Leigh Moore (404-680-6506) , a recent presenter at
RUMC a couple of months ago who knows all the ins and outs of the
Federal Job Application process.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Wieland layoffs
According to the PBS video below, Wieland went from 1100 employees in 2005 to 280 plus 3 rehired employees in 2009. All the layoffs now in other industries are getting plenty of attention but homebuilding has suffered longer than anyone else.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Print Free Resumes and Business Cards for Job Search
Staples Launches New Career Stimulus Program with Workplace Experts CareerBuilder, Women For Hire and Southworth Paper Company Helps Job Seekers Save with Free Business Cards and Resume Copies Last update: 8:00 a.m. EDT April 27, 2009 FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Apr 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Staples, Inc, the world's largest office products company, is making it easy for job hunters during this challenging economic environment. Staples' new Career Stimulus Program provides the tools and tips customers need for a successful job search, from how to start a job hunt to refreshing a resume and finding ways to succeed through networking. To further help the unemployed, now through June 13, all Staples Copy and Print locations throughout the country are offering customers 20 free copies of their resume and 40 free instant business cards. "This is the toughest job market in recent memory," said John Burke, Staples' senior vice president of business services. "Now more than ever, job hunters need tools and information to help them stand out to prospective employers. With the new Staples Career Stimulus Program, we are committed to making it easy for customers by offering free resume copies and business cards, and tips on how to present a professional appearance." Staples joined CareerBuilder, Tory Johnson of Women For Hire and Southworth paper to compile the top tips for job hunters at www.staples.com/freeresumes. Workplace experts, such as CareerBuilder, know that finding a job can be a challenging process, but are optimistic about the availability of career opportunities. A recent CareerBuilder survey found half of workers who were laid off from full-time jobs in the last three months found new jobs. "There are jobs out there," said Richard Castellini, chief marketing officer for CareerBuilder. "The key is repackaging your resume for a variety of positions and leveraging several job search resources to promote your personal brand to employers." By clicking on www.staples.com/freeresumes job seekers can find career stimulus advice such as: -- Starting the Job Hunt: Look to those industries that are hiring. Healthcare, government, education, sales and technology industries continue to add jobs. -- Refreshing a Resume: Include only relevant information in your resume for prospective employers that focus on skills and experiences needed for the job. -- Preparing for an Interview: Research the employer, its competitors and the industry trends. Be knowledgeable about the current headlines. -- Get Out There: Use social networking sites LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to reach out to former classmates, colleagues, clients, peers, vendors and friends. -- Make a Mark: Ask questions about the interviewer instead of a one-sided conversation. Be curious and engaged. According to Tory Johnson, CEO of Women For Hire, Staples' offer of resume copies and business cards can make a significant impact in the ultimate success of a job search. "A crisp, eye-catching resume on quality cotton paper is absolutely critical, as a prospective employer's first glance at a resume often determines whether a candidate is considered or rejected," said Johnson. "And when networking, professional business cards make you memorable even after the conversation ends." Staples' free resume copies and business card offer includes 20 free single-sided pages of resume copies, printed in black and white or color, on Southworth Exceptional Resume Paper and 40 free instant business cards printed in store on standard stock. Staples is the only national retailer to offer business cards in minutes, making it easy for customers to design, proof and print professional-quality business cards in as fast as 30 minutes, versus the standard industry delivery time of three-to-seven days. The offer is limited to one-package per-customer.
Ten Ways to use LinkedIn
When Guy Kawasaki blogged about the Ten Ways to Use
<http://blog. guykawasaki. com/2007/ 01/ten_ways_ to_use.html> LinkedIn,
LinkedIn had 8.5 million users in 130 industries. Since then we've grown to
over 12 million users covering 147 industries, but many of Guy's suggestions
on using LinkedIn (see below), still remain a great way for professionals to
strengthen their online brand reputation and leverage their professional
network. Happy Reading!
1. Increase your visibility.
By adding connections, you increase the likelihood that people will see your
profile first when they're searching for someone to hire or do business
with. In addition to appearing at the top of search results (which is a
major plus if you're one of the 52,000 product managers on LinkedIn), people
would much rather work with people who their friends know and trust.
2. Improve your connectability.
Most new users put only their current company in their profile. By doing so,
they severely limit their ability to connect with people. You should fill
out your profile like it's an executive bio, so include
past companies, education, affiliations, and activities.
You can also include a link to your profile as part of an email signature.
The added benefit is that the link enables people to see all your
credentials, which would be awkward if not downright strange, as
an attachment.
3. Improve your Google PageRank.
LinkedIn allows you to make your profile information available for search
engines to index. Since LinkedIn profiles receive a fairly high PageRank in
Google, this is a good way to influence what people see when they search for
you.
To do this, create a public profile and select "Full View." Also, instead of
using the default URL, customize your public profile's URL to be your actual
name. To strengthen the visibility of this page in
search engines, use this link in various places on the web> For example,
when you comment in a blog, include a link to your profile in your
signature.
4. Enhance your search engine results.
In addition to your name, you can also promote your blog or website to
search engines like Google and Yahoo! Your LinkedIn profile allows you to
publicize websites. There are a few pre-selected categories like "My
Website," "My Company," etc.
If you select "Other" you can modify the name of the link. If you're linking
to your personal blog, include your name or descriptive terms in the link,
and voila! instant search-engine optimization for your site. To make this
work, be sure your public profile setting is set to "Full View."
5. Perform blind, "reverse," and company reference checks.
LinkedIn's reference check tool to input a company name and the years the
person worked at the company to search for references. Your search will find
the people who worked at the company during the same time period. Since
references provided by a candidate will generally be glowing, this is a good
way to get more balanced data.
Companies will typically check your references before hiring you, but have
you ever thought of checking your prospective manager's references? Most
interviewees don't have the audacity to ask a
potential boss for references, but with LinkedIn you have a way to scope her
out.
You can also check up on the company itself by finding the person who used
to have the job that you're interviewing for. Do this by searching for job
title and company, but be sure to uncheck "Current titles only." By
contacting people who used to hold the position, you can get the inside
scoop on the job, manager and growth potential.
By the way, if using LinkedIn in these ways becomes a common practice, we're
apt to see more truthful resumes. There's nothing more amusing than to find
out that the candidate who claims to have caused some huge success was a
total bozo who was just along for the ride.
6. Increase the relevancy of your job search.
Use LinkedIn's advanced search to find people with educational and work
experience like yours to see where they work. For example, a programmer
would use search keywords such as "Ruby on Rails," "C++," "Python," "Java,"
and "evangelist" to find out where other programmers with these skills work.
7. Make your interview go smoother.
You can use LinkedIn to find the people that you're meeting. Knowing that
you went to the same school, plays hockey, or shares acquaintances is a lot
better than an awkward silence after, "I'm doing fine, thank you."
8. Gauge the health of a company.
Perform an advanced search for company name and uncheck the "Current
Companies Only" box. This will enable you to scrutinize the rate of turnover
and whether key people are abandoning ship. Former employees usually give
more candid opinions about a company's prospects than someone who's still on
board.
9. Gauge the health of an industry.
If you're thinking of investing or working in a sector, use LinkedIn to find
people who worked for competitors- or even better, companies who failed. For
example, suppose you wanted to build a next generation online pet store,
you'd probably learn a lot from speaking with former Pets.com or WebVan
employees.
10. Track startups.
You can see people in your network who are initiating new startups by doing
an advanced search for a range of keywords such as "stealth" or "new
startup." Apply the "Sort By" filter to "Degrees away from you" in order to
see the people closest to you first. [Republished from: Ten Ways to Use
LinkedIn <http://blog. guykawasaki. com/2007/ 01/ten_ways_ to_use.html> via
"How to Change the World" -- Guy Kawasaki's blog]
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Admin Position in East Cobb
Office Administrator Position with Insurance Broker in East Cobb / Posted by: "Van Treadaway" Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:08 am (PDT)
Company is a well-established independent insurance brokerage company
dedicated to providing service to corporations and individuals in the
areas of Risk Management, Group Life/Disability Planning, Group Medical
Services, Long-Term Care Planning, 401-K Retirement Planning, Executive
Benefits, and Estate Planning. The company designs, implements, and
services a multitude of plans for a wide variety and size of clients.
Outstanding Customer Service and Client Satisfaction are their primary
goals. Conveniently located in East Cobb County, the office environment
is friendly, cheerful, and professional.
Qualified candidates will have proven administrative experience in the
insurance industry, preferably an independent agency, supporting brokers
and staff in day-to-day telephone and written communications, escalated
service issues for clients and their employees, interaction with
insurance carriers, organization of all client, carrier and office
files, and proposal preparation. A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) is required, along with
excellent verbal and written communications skills, superior
organizational ability, and a demonstrated customer service mentality.
If interested, please send you resume to:
van_t@comcast. net <mailto:van_t@comcast. net>
Admin Position in East Cobb
Office Administrator Position with Insurance Broker in East Cobb /Ma Posted by: "Van Treadaway" Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:08 am (PDT)
Company is a well-established independent insurance brokerage company
dedicated to providing service to corporations and individuals in the
areas of Risk Management, Group Life/Disability Planning, Group Medical
Services, Long-Term Care Planning, 401-K Retirement Planning, Executive
Benefits, and Estate Planning. The company designs, implements, and
services a multitude of plans for a wide variety and size of clients.
Outstanding Customer Service and Client Satisfaction are their primary
goals. Conveniently located in East Cobb County, the office environment
is friendly, cheerful, and professional.
Qualified candidates will have proven administrative experience in the
insurance industry, preferably an independent agency, supporting brokers
and staff in day-to-day telephone and written communications, escalated
service issues for clients and their employees, interaction with
insurance carriers, organization of all client, carrier and office
files, and proposal preparation. A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) is required, along with
excellent verbal and written communications skills, superior
organizational ability, and a demonstrated customer service mentality.
If interested, please send you resume to:
van_t@comcast. net <mailto:van_t@comcast. net>
Links to help for Mortgage issues and other economic hardship
Georgia's families have been hit hard by the current economic climate and while Congress strives to do what it can to stabilize the economy, I want to make sure Georgians are aware of the different avenues of support that are available. If you need further guidance, please do not hesitate to contact my office toll free at 1-800-234-4208.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
April 25 Career Camp
April 25 Career Camp at Dunwoody UMC for job seekers Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:32 am (PDT) - Leverage interview techniques to help you succeed
CAREER CAMP
Come to Career Camp on Saturday, April 25! We will have four concurrent
sessions providing the information you need to:
- Create a resume that recruiters will read
- Maximize networking to get a job now
- Discover Internet tools that will make you say "Wow"!
- HR professionals will be on site to review your resume and
provide you feedback!
Registration begins at 8:00 and the sessions will run from 8:30 - 12:30
in the Fellowship Hall. Coffee and donuts will be provided! All are
welcome! Please RSVP by email to dumc.career@ gmail.com.
Will Grubb
Dunwoody United Methodist Church Career Ministry
Cell 678 521 3779
Voice Mail and Office Fax 206 426 5290
williamgrubb@ comcast.net
Assorted Job Postings
Surgery Director Position - Memphis, Tennessee Posted by: "Huey Gerald" Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:59 am (PDT) Proposal Writer position - Atlanta Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:42 am (PDT) Client Manager/Business Development position for IT/Technical divisi Posted by: "sloancates" sloancates@yahoo.com VP/Chief Marketing Officer position Paid Relo - Midwest Fortune 300 Posted by: "Jeff" jwolfson@hrcontracting.com Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:42 am (PDT) Regional Sales Mgr position at Electronic Components Co. - Florida Posted by: "cindyjhicks" cindyjhicks@yahoo.com Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:42 am (PDT) Business Development Mgr position w/ BB&T's (Bank)Payroll Services Posted by: "yorkreynolds" yreynolds@bbandt.com Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:51 am (PDT) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Required Skills and Competencies:
Located in Memphis, Tn. this is a 732 bed hospital seeking a dynamic nursing leader to fulfill the role of Surgery Director. Combined inpatient and outpatient annual surgical cases are approximately 16,000 currently operating in 19 surgical suites. The Surgery Director reports directly to the CNO and is responsible for a staff of 214 employees including an assistant director and eight managers. This position will provide innovative nursing leadership to maximize the department's contribution to overall hospital performance through effective planning as well as positive quality outcomes.
The Benefit of Baptist:
- Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Competitive retirement plan
- Premium pay rates
- Paid relocation assistance
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Scheduling
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in nursing required; MSN preferred. Minimum five years manager/director experience in surgical services required. Progressive, outcome oriented leadership experience in a large tertiary hospital surgical services department required. Tennessee RN License required.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to:
Huey Gerald
HGA Resources, LLC
770 973-8944
hueygerald@bellsouth.net
Job Title: Proposal Writer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Duration: Full-time
Requirements:
-Work with Sales and Project Managers to create compelling proposals that
effectively position the company's solutions to meet the needs of our
clients and prospects.
-Manage several proposals simultaneously in a relatively high volume, short
turnaround environment.
-Facilitate all aspects of project management for assigned proposals, from
requirements documentation, to solution definition, team and content
provider identification, project planning, meeting facilitation, draft
development, and final proposal production and delivery.
-Ensure all content provider author/task assignments are identified,
assigned, and delivered on time and to spec, with accurate, complete, and
approved draft content that meets all technical and business proposal
requirements.
-Ability to write compelling solution proposals in a collaborative team
environment
-Ability to effectively manage the proposal process, from helping to define
the solution and response strategy, to managing and reconciling the input
from multiple subject matter experts, owning the overall response project
plan, and ensuring final proposal is delivered on time and to
specifications.
-Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to own and manage a
project with multiple participants
-Must be organized, flexible and self directed to meet deadlines.
-Self starter with ability to learn products independently, reach out for
information proactively, and work with all levels of the organization in a
collaborative team environment.
Please forward resumes to shere.golden@ pqcinternational .com
Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:36 am (PDT)
MDI Group is looking for a Client Manager to join our IT Workforce
Solutions Division in our Atlanta Headquarters. The Client Manager will
help develop new business and market our services in the Atlanta Market.
We offer an excellent base salary and one of the best compensation plans
in the industry! The requirements for the job include the following:
* The ideal candidate must have a true "Hunter" mentality
* Requires industry knowledge and strong relationship skills
* Selling experience to C Level executives
* High volume prospect calling and establishing new contacts in the
Atlanta area
* Strong consultative sales, closing and follow-up skills are
essential
* You must be a top performer throughout your career with knowledge
of the IT staffing industry
MDI Group is a dynamic professional services firm that provides
exceptional IT workforce and Finance & Accounting solutions to leading
Fortune 1000 and mid-sized companies. We've grown every year since
our inception in 1988 and now employ over 500 consultants nationwide.
MDI Group has one of the highest retention rates in the staffing
industry and we are recognized by The Atlanta Magazine as one of the Top
40 Best Places to work for in Atlanta. We offer outstanding benefits
which include great medical coverage, education reimbursement, paid time
off, and a 401k plan.
For more information about MDI Group, please visit us at
www.mdigroup. com <http://www.mdigroup .com/> . For qualified candidates,
please send your resumes to careers@mdigroup. com
<mailto:careers@mdigroup. com>
Chief Marketing Officer, along with President will work closely with all business leaders to drive changes to make strategic business and marketing enhancements
This position will be a key decision maker for marketing plans with alignment of the leadership and marketing team
This position will work with executive team and board of directors
Utilize eCommerce and eMarketing via cutting edge technology such as Facebook, Twitter, and more.
Responsibilities:
Build strong relationships with key partners, executives and directors within marketing and across other key business units
Drive CVP (Customer Value Proposition) including promotion planning and enhanced customer experience
Relationship builder with vendors and business leaders drive added value
Manages and drives marketing budget
More responsibilities not listed
Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree from four year college or university; Master's Degree preferred
7-10+ years of experience with:
Strong Knowledge of eCommerce and eMarketing via cutting edge technology such as Facebook, Twitter, and more.
For more information and detail, please forward a word.doc resume and salary information to:
Jeff Wolfson
Sr. Recruiter
JRA Associates, Inc.
jwolfson@hrcontract ing.com
Contract, Consulting, and Full Time HR Placement
Links:
www.hrcontracting. com
http://www.linkedin .com/in/jeffwolf son
The Regional Sales Manager will develop and achieve the Region's sales and gross margin budget. The RSM will also develop and maintain a strong regional sales team consisting of outside sales reps and distributors by hiring the most qualified firms, providing the necessary training and facilitating communication between the reps and distributors to ensure proper field coordination to maximize customer service and market presence. In addition, the RSM will coordinate with other functional departments to ensure effective execution on opportunities to maximize capture rate and provide project management oversight on opportunity execution as needed.
Position Requirements:
• BS in engineering or business
• Military/Electronic s industry experience
• 5 - 10 years of technical sales experience
• 50% travel required
Salary is base plus commission, relo available
For immediate consideration send resume to:
Cindy Hicks
Dir of Recruiting Services
The Jonathan Group
cindyjhicks@ yahoo.com
www.groupjonathan. com
941-379-9279
http://www.linkedin .com/in/cindyhic ks
Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T)
At BB&T, it's about the best people creating and building a world-class
organization in an ever-changing world. Our success as an organization
is based on the vision, mission and values that define the BB&T
Philosophy - fundamental principles that guide us in how we do business
every single day.
It's not enough to merely attract the industry's brightest talent.
We're also dedicated to keeping that talent. At BB&T, initiative and
hard work won't go unnoticed or unrewarded. We're a rapidly growing
financial company and opportunities to advance are abundant.
We provide continuous training and professional development
opportunities to hone our employees' skills and keep them at their top
performance in a competitive and rapidly changing environment.
We are looking for talented, highly motivated individuals who believe in
excellence and are committed to providing unmatched service to our
clients. If you are interested in being part of a high performance
organization where your contributions will be valued, take a look at the
opportunities we offer by reviewing the Payroll Services Corp. Business
Development Manager opening posted below or by searching our Career
Center <https://recruiter. kenexa.com/ bbt/cc/Home. ss?ccid=bupJEdUj sTs%3D>
Interested and qualified candidates may send their resume to York
Reynolds @ yreynolds@bbandt. com <mailto:yreynolds@bbandt. com> or apply
online at Careers at BB&T
<http://www.bbt. com/bbt/about/ careers.html? WT.ac=careers_ topnav_homepage\
> . Note that the requisition number for the Business Development
Manager opening is 302843.
For more information on BB&T, please visit our website: About BB&T
<http://www.bbt. com/bbt/about/ default.html? WT.svl=1> .
For more information our Payroll Services group, please visit our
website: Payroll Services and Tax Services at BB&T
<http://www.bbt. com/bbt/business /products/ payrollservices. html> .
Job Title: PAYROLL SERVICES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
BB&T provides the payroll services, benefits administration, and human
resources systems that a company needs, no matter what industry the
company is in or the size of the company.
Primary Purpose:
Represent the Payroll Services Corp. (PSC) Business Development
department at the highest strategic level. Provide senior leadership for
this area to all components of PSC.
- To manage to the revenue and unit goals established by PSC annual
profit plans.
- To have the primary responsibility for achieving these plan goals both
from a total revenue aspect as well as associated cost.
- To lead the effort of recruiting, retention and on-going employee
development of a sales team that will have the capability and
willingness to execute the established corporate plan.
- To include day-to-day management of the sales force, coordination in
the development of marketing materials, coordination of sales efforts
with other areas within BB&T and new product & service development and
implementation.
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other
Duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned
below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Responsible for the achievement (or exceeding) of sales goals,
quotas, and financial results.
2. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and development of
sales personnel.
3. Responsible for territory segmentation, strategies, and account
management to generate new business.
4. Responsible for strategy and execution to work with operations to
ensure a quality client implementation.
5. Responsibility for the day-to-day sales through the management and
directing of the sales team.
6. Responsible for the coordination of marketing materials that are to
be used in the sales efforts.
7. Responsible for the coordination of joint sales efforts with other
lines-of-business within BB&T.
8. Manage all efforts in support of the BB&T's integrated relationship
policy.
9. Responsible for leading the IRM strategy and execution of integrating
PSC into BB&T.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent education and related
training.
2. Five to seven years of related management experience.
3. Three to five years of leading a geographically dispersed sales
organization with multi level management tiers.
4. Strong leadership and team support skills.
5. Strong business development and product development skills and
experience.
6. Ability to build strategic relationships.
7. Good working knowledge of payroll/human resource/benefit knowledge.
8. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
9. Excellent grasp of current technology / productivity tools, i.e.
Excel, PowerPoint, CRM, Business Intelligent tools.
10. Ability to travel extensively as needed, including overnight.
Desired Skills:
1. Five years of sales experience in a payroll & employee benefit
outsourcing sales/product development environment.
2. Knowledge of BB&T system and operation practices.
3. CPP designation.
4. In-depth knowledge level of payroll/human resource/benefit knowledge.
5. Enterprise sales methodology and process development capabilities.
Additional Information:
1. No applications or referrals from third party search firms.
2. Relocation benefits budgeted.
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