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.

HR Assistant Opening

Human Resources Assistant - Atlanta , GA - 49286   Description 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.   Responsibilities include: Generating offer letter packets Managing the relocation and onboarding processes for new employees Building reports, documents and presentations associated with needs of HRD and group Administrative: process payroll, review expense reports, assist with travel reservations, etc.   Qualifications Qualifications for this position include: 4-year college degree or equivalent business experience 2+ years experience in both an Administrative and an HR function Advanced Microsoft Office skills Strong data analysis skills Self-starter with proven organizational and communication skills Ability to adapt to changes quickly and comfortably Comfortable communicating with all levels of employees Ability to multi-task in ambiguous environments Prior experience working in professional corporate environment is essential

 

 

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

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.

Sincerely yours,
Pragati Singh
(973) 993-9383 Ext.3342
Pragati_Singh@artechinfo.com

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.

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:

http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2009/05/11/daily27.html?s=du&ana=e_du_pap&ed=2009-05-12

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/

 

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!

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.

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. "

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

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)

EEOC sues John Wieland Homes alleging racial discrimination

http://www.ajc.com/services/content/business/stories/2009/04/30/Wieland_eeoc_discrimination_suit.html

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.