Thursday, April 23, 2009

Advice and Resources from Careerbuilder

Articles of interest posted on Careerbuilder:

Who is hiring the class of 2009?: http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1211-Who-is-Hiring-25-Employers-Hiring-the-Class-of-2009/

15 Jobs the Stimulus Plan May Boost: http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1191-Who-is-Hiring-15-Jobs-the-Stimulus-Plan-May-Boost/

And other great article under "Articles and Resources" Well run job boards provide a wealth of information and research for job seekers. Please do not overlook these extra features when using the job boards to search for jobs.

Assorted Job Postings

Surgery Director Position - Memphis, Tennessee

Posted by: "Huey Gerald" Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:59 am (PDT)


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


 

Regional Sales Mgr position at Electronic Components Co. - Florida

Posted by: "cindyjhicks" cindyjhicks@yahoo.com   Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:42 am (PDT)


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


 


 

Proposal Writer position - Atlanta

Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:42 am (PDT)


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

Client Manager/Business Development position for IT/Technical divisi

Posted by: "sloancates" sloancates@yahoo.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>


 

VP/Chief Marketing Officer position Paid Relo - Midwest Fortune 300

Posted by: "Jeff" jwolfson@hrcontracting.com   Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:42 am (PDT)


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

Regional Sales Mgr position at Electronic  Components Co. -  Florida

Posted by: "cindyjhicks" cindyjhicks@yahoo.com Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:42 am (PDT)


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

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)


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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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.

Required Skills and Competencies:
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.


 

VP Finance/CFO Opening at CCCS in Atlanta

<http://www.linkedin .com/e/svj/ 678094/92282/> VP of Finance / CFO at
Consumer Credit Counseling Service Greater Atlanta Area

Hello, we are currently looking for a CFO. If you or someone you know might
be a good fit, please have them contact me directly at emueller@cccsinc. org

Feel free to forward it on to others.

Best Regards, Erin

Greater Atlanta Area

CCCS stands for Consumer Credit Counseling Service. We are a non-profit
organization that specializes in budget, credit, bankruptcy, and housing
counseling. We also offer debt management and financial education to
consumers.

Monday, April 20, 2009

13 Georgia companies on 2009 Fortune 500 list

13 Georgia companies on 2009 Fortune 500 list:

http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2009/04/20/daily10.html?ed=2009-04-20&ana=e_du_pap

Best Cities for Employment: Small, Medium and Large

This is a link to a Forbe's article listing the best cities in which to work, small, medium and large for those of you who might consider relocating:

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Economy/Story?id=7183746&page=1

What not to do if you lose your job!

The Top Ten Things You Should NOT Do When You Lose Your Job.

  
 

Lisa Silvershein, MS HRM

Certified Master Coach

www.arkcareercoachi ng.com


# 10 - Do not spend your days at home applying to jobs on the Internet. 
If you want to find a new job you need to get out of the house and connect with people.  Build relationships, volunteer your time, and meet others for coffee or lunch.  Even a walk in the park can be an opportunity to make meaningful connections.  Sending an email does not cut it when you are trying to set yourself apart and get hired.

#9 - Do not send sloppy email to anyone.
You never know who will forward your email to a prospective employer.  Even if you are sending an email to your uncle, cousin, recruiter or neighbor check your spelling, your grammar and keep it positive.  Everything you write from now on should ooze professionalism.  I have seen people summarize their job experience to recruiters with typos and too much information about what they will not do and how much money they must make.  All I can say is T.M.I. (too much information) will not help you!  Keep your email positive and always consider how you will feel if they are forwarded along with a note about what a wonderful candidate you would be for a certain job or company.

#8 - Do not complain about your current situation and play the blame game.
Discussing what isn't working for you will not get you a job.  Talk about what is working for you.  The good things that are happening.  This will make you so much more desirable as a potential employee.  It will also get you more referrals and job leads.  Nobody needs to or wants to hire someone who blames others for their job loss and current employment situation.

#7 - Do not keep your job loss and job search a secret.
So many people don't want to tell certain friends or neighbors that they lost their job because they will "look bad" or "they can't possibly help because they don't work in my field."  My favorite is the person who won't tell any of the parents at their child's school or on their child's soccer team because then their child will find out that they don't have a job and/or the other kids will make fun of them.  By keeping your job search a secret you are missing valuable networking opportunities and you are probably missing many job leads.  Wouldn't you want to help a neighbor or fellow parent if they lost their job?  Speak up and work all of your networks - even the parent network.

#6 - Don't spend your time telling people what you won't do, what won't work and what you must have in a new job. 
When you set your line in the sand you are boxing yourself out of many opportunities and limiting yourself in many ways.  It is not very pleasant to try to help someone who shoots down every job idea that you share with them because they have only one thing that they want to do for a certain amount of money in a specific location.  Discuss what you will do, all of the things you love to do and everything that you are good at doing.  Share all that you have to offer and keep it positive. 

#5 - Don't network with the intention of getting help from a person without considering what you will give to them.
So many people neglected their networks when they were gainfully employed.  They didn't return the calls of old colleagues because they didn't need anything from them.  They didn't maintain relationships and they didn't go out of their way to help others in their field.  Once they are in the job market they think that everyone will magically open their arms and help them.  They call all of the people they didn't have time to speak with when they were working and they are surprised when they don't get tons of job leads.  To network successfully it must be a give and take relationship.  If you let your network slide when you were employed now is the time to reconnect by finding ways to help others.   Share articles and information that is helpful.  Demonstrate your value and your desire to give support, as well as receive it.  Whatever you share can be forwarded to others - so don't forget tip # 9!

#4 - Don't spend your days focusing on the doom and gloom.
You can read the newspapers and highlight the articles about job losses and unemployment or you can cut out the articles about companies that are growing, adding new products and optimistic about the future.  You can enjoy reading the articles about job seekers who found new opportunities or began their own businesses.  Hang out with people who look at the bright side of things, the people who always have new ideas and are willing to support you in a positive way.  Steer clear of the energy vampires who only get you to focus on the negative and cause you to get a pit in your stomach.

#3 - Don't let leads wait until the next day.
I can't tell you how many people get excited about a new job lead or contact and just stop there....they just tell me about it.  They never make the connection.  Why you may ask?  They either didn't have time, tried once and never heard back, didn't think anything would come of it so they didn't want to waste their time.  Letting leads wait until the next day means that someone else is jumping in front of you by striking while the iron is hot.  Your job search is your job - so make the time and go the extra mile by following up on every lead.

#2 Don't let each day roll into the next day without marking your progress.
Take time at the end of each day to track your accomplishments and create your to do list for the next day.  You need an action plan with action steps if you want to find a new job quickly.   Write down everything you plan to do each day.  Include calls you plan to make, letters you want to write, and people you are going to see.  Cross things off your list as you accomplish them and add new things that will enhance your job search on a daily basis.

#1 - Don't keep telling yourself that you will never find a job in this job market.
People are getting hired every day.  There may not be as many job openings as there once were, but companies do need to stay competitive and people do leave their jobs for many reasons so remember that there are job opportunities out there.  It only takes one job offer to get you back to work.  If you keep talking yourself out of the possibility that you will be the one who gets hired over the competition - then you will not get hired.  Stay positive and keep trying.   Remember as Wayne Gretsky said, "You miss 100% of the shots you never take" so keep on shooting!

 
 

Lisa Silvershein is a Certified Master Coach who has spent over 20 years helping people develop professionally and navigate their career transitions as they identify and leverage their strengths. She resides in Basking Ridge and is the owner of Ark Career Coaching. Lisa works with individuals during all phases of their career. She supports students, individuals looking to advance or change their career, and retirees attain satisfaction and attain their career goals. She has extensive experience in human resources and career counseling. Lisa Silvershein can be contacted at Lsilvershein@ arkcareercoachin g.com or  908-244-6485

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Evaluate your personal network

This link is to a free online tool to help you identify the quality of your network and where you may need to do some work to strengthen it. There is an additional step for career planning that I have not yet used.

I hope you find it interesting: http://www.upmo.com/index.html

Interview Mistakes

Top Ten Mistakes Candidate's make when Interviewing

By BankingorBust, LLC

In today's job market, competition is fierce. If you are lucky enough to get the interview, you want to make sure that you're putting your best foot forward. Avoiding these common mistakes candidates make can prevent you from ruining your chances.

10. Make negative remarks regarding a previous employer

This is never a good idea. There's the fable of a city gatekeeper who encounters two people looking to gain entrance. As the first person approaches, the gatekeeper asks him: "Tell me about the city you came from." Out of the man's mouth spews negative comments about the city, including how awful the people were. When the man asks the gatekeeper how this city is, the gatekeeper replies that unfortunately this city is no different. In other words, the man will have the same issues here as well. The man walks off.

When another man approaches the gatekeeper with the same request, the gatekeeper asks him the same question about the city he came from. The man has nothing but good things to say. The gatekeeper then opens the door and lets him in, saying that this place is no different and that the people here are just as kind.

The moral of the story is, complaining about a former boss, only serves to 1) make you look bad and 2) bring your attitude into question in the eyes of your interviewer. The assumption is, true or not, that a complainer will complain wherever they are, whether the environment is good or bad. So don't do it!

9. Don't send a thank you note/email

Sending a thank you email after an interview has always been good practice but not doing so hasn't always precluded applicants from being hired. In today's market, the ommission of such a gesture can help you stand out - in a negative way. Not sending a thank-you note shows a lack of professionalism and establishes that you don't know how to "play the game" (at least in their mind).

For help on how to write thank you notes, check out one of the books below:

8. Be boring and unanimated

Companies are obsessed with finding passionate candidates - now more than ever. Why? Because, with the surge in job applicants, they can. They also want to make sure that you're not just applying with the intention of leaving in a year when your industry rebounds. Coming across as too laid-back or with a lack of enthusiasm for the position and the company can keep you from receiving an offer.

7. Rely solely on your resume or ability without contacts in the firm

Having an "in" at the firm significantly increases your chances of getting the interview. However, it can help you receive the offer as well. An endorsement from a current employee to a hiring manager will significantly increase your odds of receiving the offer. If you land an interview, search through your contacts and try to find someone that you know at the firm. If that fails, try using a social networking site like Linkedin to find a friend-of-a-friend who works there. Work to get an "in".

6. Dress inappropriately

Being overdressed is usually better than being underdressed. And sometimes the little details can set you apart. For men, it means getting your shoes shines. For women, it can mean wearing stockings (okay, maybe that's not so little).

Appropriate attire:


 

Women:
Solid color, conservative suit (usually blue or gray)
Coordinated blouse
Moderate shoes
Limited
jewelry (Use coupon

Neat, professional hairstyle
Tan or light hosiery
Sparse make-up & perfume (many people recommend no perfume at all, as your interviewer may be allergic to it)
Manicured nails
Portfolio or briefcase

Men:
Solid color, conservative suit (usually blue or gray)
Coordinated blouse
Moderate shoes
Little to no jewelry (a watch, no earrings)
Neat, professional hairstyle
Tan or light hosiery
Sparse make-up & cologne (many recommend no cologne at all, as your interviewer may be allergic to it)
Trimmed nails
Portfolio or briefcase

5. Use profanity

Don't do it. It makes you look unprofessional (you are, in fact, unprofessional if you do this, by the way). When candidates I interviewed did this, all I could envision was them in front of a client. Disastrous.

4. Be late

Hmm. You can't even be on time when you're trying to impress them the most. What makes them think that you'll be on time once you have the job? Be there 15 minutes early.

3. Be weak on technicals

In the past, I have interviewed investment banking summer candidates that were unable to walk through even the most fundamental concepts. Not good. There's just no room for it now, in this economy. If you're interviewing for finance positions, please visit recommended reading to aid you in preparation for interviews.

2. Fail to emphasize what YOU specifically bring to the table

Many companies are afraid to take the risk to bring on another employee in this economy. As such, it is not enough to simply come across as a qualified candidate, but as a candidate that this company simply cannot live without. Before the interview, become familiar with the company's needs and initiatives and write out how you can fill them. Also be prepared to speak about how your specific background is valuable to this company TODAY.

1. Fail to research the company

It seems so obvious, doesn't it? Yet, candidates continue to do it. The company website is a good start, but it should only be a start. Do everything you can - conduct news runs, read industry reports, talk to people - and find out as much as you possibly can about the firm. Don't stop at learning what they do, but also know the firm's current events, their position in the industry, their flagship products, etc. I could go on and on. Do your homework!

This list is not exhaustive by any means. When I helped recruit candidates, I've probably encountered fifty or more cardinal sins. One candidate did not even recall dropping his resume for this firm. Another had the name of another firm in his cover letter. Needless to say, these two did not receive subsequent calls. Lieing on your resume is usually a bad idea as well. Also, please turn cell phone (enter code FREESHIPLS25 at checkout for free shipping) ringers off.

Bankingorbust, LLC is here to help you through this tough period. Out team has compiled valuable resources to help you find and succeed at a job in finance. Take advantage of them!

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Will the stimulus money create jobs?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/02/10/infrastructure.jobs/index.html

Clark Howard offers Work from Home suggestions

Would you like to work from home?

Clark gets tons of calls from people who would like to do database or customer service work out of their homes. The problem is that there are many ripoff work-from-home outfits that claim they will find you work for an upfront fee. They are just trying to make a quick buck off you. Below are some sites Clark has checked out and determined to be legitimate. Of course, you should check them out thoroughly yourself before getting involved. Good luck!

AlpineAccess.com - Virtual call center provider using home-based customer service agents

Arise.com - Answer calls, e-mail and chat requests for global companies at home. Some users have reported a $13 background check fee, a $99 assessment test fee and other charges.

ConvergysWorkatHome.com - Be an independent contractor home agent providing customer care, human resources and billing services

eLance.com - Links freelancers with employers in IT, graphic design, writing, engineering, translation, marketing, accounting and administrative and legal services

IntelliCare.com - Call center company that provides clinical and non-clinical telephone services to health plans, healthcare providers, and care managers nationwide

LiveOps.com - Virtual call center using remote and home-based agents. All applicants are required to undergo a mandatory background check that costs $50. For an optional fee of $175, a more extensive background check allows you to work with specific Fortune 200 companies that have partnered with LiveOps.com.

MSVAS.com - This company has developed virtual assistant training programs for U.S. military spouses and U.S. Department of State Foreign Service spouses

TeamDoubleClick.com - Be a virtual assistant

WAHM.com - An online magazine for work-at-home moms

West.com - Be an "at-home-agent," with duties including obtaining, entering and verifying customer information, answering questions, resolving issues, explaining sales features or offering additional products or services

WorkingSolutions.com - Be a home-based customer service agent

WorkplaceLikeHome.com - An active discussion forum where you'll discover lots of job leads

One bit of advice before you take the leap into a work-at-home opportunity: Take an inventory of your talent, add a dash of creativity to your thinking and come up with a plan that suits you.

• If you sew well, do alterations for others.
• If you have a good grasp of a particular subject, tutors are always needed.
• Good with a computer? Consider teaching others how to use one. You might also want to do computer work for college and graduate students. Try putting up flyers around your area as well as the local colleges and universities.
• Create personal websites for friends and neighbors. Parents might want to purchase one from you as a gift for a child. It can used for photos and 'firsts' as the child is growing. This makes a great gift to the parents of a newborn!
• Are you handy with crafts? Costume jewelery making and selling can be aimed at school-aged girls or adults, and all well-priced gift items sell well especially before the holiday season.

The list can go on as long as you align your talents with services or products others need. Be imaginative and create a job! If you choose to go the standard work-at-home route, heed these warnings from the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau.

Special thanks to our listener Carrie for her input into this list.

Clark Howard’s suggestions for freelancing and consulting

Here are some resources from Clark Howard, www.clarkhoward.com

Feb 16, 2009 -- New websites to find freelancing and consulting jobs

Clark is making it part of his new mission to be a resource for the unemployed and the underemployed during this tough economic cycle.

The conventional wisdom about education and employment -- as your level of education rises, the less likely you are to be impacted by lay-offs -- has been completely flipped on its head this time around. This recession knows no boundaries in terms of education, skill level, training or years on the job.

If you have skills of a certain nature, try picking up some consulting work (aka freelancing) on a per-job basis. The Internet offers a variety of sites that hook freelancers up with employers. The San Francisco Chronicle's Tom Abate has compiled a list of such websites, including the following ones:

eLance.com
oDesk.com
Guru.com
crowdSPRING.com

These sites are being called "virtual hiring halls" because they're a modern adaptation of the union hall idea where workers would go to await job orders.

Friday, December 5, 2008

IT Regional Systems Coordinator

Description

The IT Regional Systems Coordinator (RSC) is a member of the IT Department who works in an office other than San Francisco, the Firm's headquarters. (Littler Mendelson is a national law firm with multiple offices throughout the United States.) An RSC is assigned to one or more offices. Office assignments are based on the size and location of the office(s).


 

The RSC provides a variety of IT-related services to their region, including application and technical support, user training, equipment procurement and management and process development.


 

The RSC is the liaison between the IT Department and their region. In this capacity, they are tasked with ensuring that the offices and users in their region are receiving the products and services provided by the IT Department in a manner consistent throughout the Firm. The RSC reports to the IT Operations Manager in San Francisco and works closely with each Office Administrator in their region. The RSC carries a cell phone and/or Blackberry provided by the Firm for communication and escalation purposes as necessary.


 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Job Functions: Duties and responsibilities which are necessary for successful job performance:

1.    APPLICATION SUPPORT: As appropriate, provide or coordinate end-user support for Firm-standard applications. (Note: All initial requests for support are normally directed by the user to the IT Help Desk in SF, who will then involve the RSC as necessary.)

2.  TRAINING SERVICES: Deliver Firm-standard new user training, utilizing the specific curriculum and materials developed by the Training Department. Coordinate and/or deliver other user training in accordance with the needs of the office and/or department.

3.  TECHNICAL SUPPORT: As appropriate, provide or coordinate basic support, installation services, and maintenance for computer and network equipment provided by the Firm. Perform network-related support as requested by and under the direction of the Network Operations Department. 

4. HARDWARE SERVICES: Proactively identify equipment needs for each office and coordinate procurement of it in accordance with Department policies and procedures. This includes participating in a lead role during office openings, moves, and upgrades. The RSC must obtain equipment necessary for the move in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Maintain a current inventory of all IT-related equipment for each office following the specific tracking methodology provided by the IT Department.

 5. GENERAL SERVICES: As their IT representative, maintain a team-oriented relationship with each Office Administrator (OA) in the region to ensure that their IT-related needs are met in a timely, consistent, and supportive fashion.

-Function as liaison to IT-related vendors.

-Coordinate management and maintenance of loaner laptops and projectors as appropriate in each office.

-As appropriate, assist users in each office to follow and/or adhere to Firm policies and procedures regarding software, hardware and network.

-Direct requests for non-Firm standard software to the appropriate SF personnel for testing and approval before implementation.

-As required, provide on-site support for national and state conferences.

-As required, provide support in offices outside of assigned region.

-As required, participate in IT department projects and programs, including rollouts, upgrades, and modifications as assigned by IT Support Manager.

-Deliver and/or coordinate any of the above-mentioned services following all appropriate department policies and procedures. This includes issue ---reporting, tracking, and resolution by utilizing the problem tracking and remote support tools used by the Department.

 -Maintain computer and printer asset tracking information for assigned offices.

 6.  Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.


 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

 1. Thorough knowledge of standard law firm applications (i.e., Microsoft Office, iManage, Interaction the Legal MacPac and/or DTE a plus) normally acquired through certified coursework or equivalent. College degree preferred.

 2. Three years of progressively responsible work experience with PC-based legal or professional services firm/organization in order to gain experience in resolving complex computer problems. Law firm experience a plus (legal support staff or technology position.)

 3. Must have at least one year of recent work experience in the technology field, either as a trainer or as support provider.

 4. Ability to demonstrate familiarity with LAN/WAN and computer networks. Hardware troubleshooting (intermediate to advanced levels of hardware support work a plus) experience. A basic understanding of networking concepts preferred but not required.

 5. Must be able to travel as necessary to provide equal and appropriate support to each office in the region. Additional travel as required, including Firm sponsored conferences, and to attend periodic meetings and training in San Francisco.

 6. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to maintain effective relationships with attorneys, and staff in person, by email, and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.

 7. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with little supervision.

 8. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when performing essential duties. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with time constraints, interruptions and stress.

 9. Work frequently requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

 10. Work requires a reasonable amount of physical activity such as moving computers and printers and connecting cables under furniture. 

 
 

 EMPLOYMENT WITH LITTLER MENDELSON: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and do not represent that all such duties will be performed by all individuals who hold the job. The list of duties is not exhaustive in that incumbents may be assigned other duties in addition to those shown. All employees of the firm are expected to:

 · Promote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
·  Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties who do business with the firm.

·   Comply with safe work practices, including the use of safe work procedures, maintenance of a safe working area, and the use of safety equipment.

· Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to clients.

·   Understand and appropriately apply the firm's practices and procedures.

 SCOPE OF JOB DESCRIPTION AND MODIFICATIONS: This job description does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform. Substantive changes to this job description may be necessary to meet the changing business needs of the firm. Any substantive revisions to this job description require the approval of the CTO. Notwithstanding this Position Description, all Littler Mendelson employees are at-will employees – each may resign at any time and for any reason, and the firm is free to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.

 
 

Position Type:

Full Time

Travel Required:

10% of the time (approximate)

How to Apply

Contact by email please.

Company Information

Littler Mendelson, P.C.

3344 Peachtree Road, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30326
US

Contact Information

Leslie Kaufman                (Add to Contacts)
Contact by email please.
(404) 233-0330
Fax (404) 920-3214

lkaufman@littler.com


 

Staff Accountant Opening at King and Spalding

Job Information

Description

King & Spalding is an international law firm with more than 880 lawyers in Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dubai, Frankfurt, Houston, London, New York, Riyadh (affiliated office), San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., seeking a Senior Staff Accountant. The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger account, financial statements, creating budgets and updates for forecast, coordinating and reviewing sale & use, VAT, property tax, and other tax returns, processing and reviewing bank activity, maintaining budgeting software, and performing ad hoc confidential and time sensitive reports for the CFO and other executive level firm management. Requirements include a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and at least eight years of general ledger and accounting experience; at least three years at Senior accountant or lead accountant position. CPA and/or MBA preferred. Interested candidates should submit resumes to jobs@kslaw.com with "Sr Staff Accountant" in the subject line. EOE.

Position Type:

Full Time

Location:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

10% of the time (approximate)

Starts On:

11-Nov-08

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Three Days of Red: Dow Plummets 411

As with some of the other economic news I post. This is not posted to depress you but to alert you that, if you are not paying attention to the economic climate in which you are currently or may soon be looking for a job, it is time to start paying attention

The markets collapsed under the weight of plunging retailers and free-falling financials on Wednesday, sending the Dow to its third consecutive losing session, Citigroup to all-time lows and crude oil to levels unseen since January 2007. The latest carnage on Wall Street was preceded by an ominous warning from Best Buy of a "seismic shift" in consumer behavior and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's announcement that the $700 billion rescue package won't be used for troubled assets after all. 

Today's Market

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 411.30 points, or 4.73%, to 8282.66, the broader S&P 500 fell 46.65 points, or 5.19%, to 852.30 and the Nasdaq Composite slid 81.69 points, or 5.17%, to 1499.21. The consumer-friendly FOX 50 fell 35.42 points, or 5.15%, to 652.16. The markets have ended in the red in five out of the past six days, carving roughly 1,350 points from the Dow in the past week alone. The recent declines leave the benchmark U.S. index just a few hundred points away from its lowest level of the economic crisis."This is not a pretty picture right now. There is clearly investor concern that we may retest the lows," Michael James, senior equity trader at Wedbush Morgan Securities told FOX Business. 

All but one of the 30 components of the Dow lost at least 1% on Wednesday, led by American Express (AXP), which is reportedly seeking $3.5 billion from the government. Citigroup (C) plunged below $10 a share for the first time ever and General Electric (GE) fell sharply as well. The index's only winner was General Motors (GM), a company trading at 62-year lows and needs a massive government bailout to avoid a potential bankruptcy filing. The latest pessimistic comments on the economy came from Best Buy (BBY), which Wednesday morning cut its fiscal 2009 profit forecast and warned same-store sales could plunge as much as 15% in November following a 7.6% decline last month.

"Since mid-September, rapid, seismic changes in consumer behavior have created the most difficult climate we've ever seen," Best Buy CEO Brad Anderson said in a statement. The lower guidance from Best Buy comes just days after rival retailer Circuit City (CC) filed for bankruptcy protection. Best Buy's news weighed heavily on other retailers as Amazon.com (AMZN) and RadioShack (RSH) both plunged to 52-week lows on Wednesday.

Markets Spooked by TARP Changes

The markets were anything but soothed by Paulson, who on Wednesday disclosed major changes to the government's $700 billion financial rescue package, called the Troubled Asset Rescue Program. Paulson said the government no longer believes purchasing banks' toxic assets is "the most effective way to use TARP funds" -- even though that was the way the massive rescue package was sold to the public and lawmakers. Instead, the government will continue its current use of the funds to inject capital into financial companies. 

"I think that change made people a little more uncomfortable about the financials in general in terms of their stability. I think that's why you are seeing such dramatic weakness in the financials today," said James.  That weakness was most obvious in shares of Citi and Goldman Sachs (GS), both of which plummeted to fresh lows. 

"Our financial system remains fragile in the face of an economic downturn here and abroad, and financial institutions' balance sheets still hold significant illiquid assets. Market turmoil will not abate until the biggest part of the housing correction is behind us," said Paulson.  Paulson did not endorse using the TARP funds to help rescue Detroit's Big Three auto makers -- Ford (F), General Motors (GM) and privately-held Chrysler LLC -- that are burning cash at precarious rates. Instead, he said Congress could take legislative action to authorize the use of federal aid. 

Shares of the auto makers rose anyway as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has embraced the idea of providing help to the auto makers in a lame-duck session of Congress next week to prevent layoffs that could reach into the millions and further weaken the fledging economy. The executives of the Big Three auto makers and the United Auto Workers union are expected to testify on Capitol Hill on November 18, FOX News has learned.

Meanwhile, crude oil futures sank to their lowest levels in 22 months Wednesday despite a new report from the International Energy Administration warning global supplies won't keep up with growth without infrastructure investments. The price of a barrel of crude ended $3.17 lower to $56.16 -- the lowest level since January 2007. 

Crude futures, which have fallen 10% since Monday, are now off by 61% from all-time highs of $145 a barrel set in July. While consumers may cheer the plummeting energy prices, they are a stark reminder of expectations the economy will contract further in the months to come. 

Corporate Movers

American Express (AXP) is seeking roughly $3.5 billion under the government's rescue plan to counter slower consumer spending and rising defaults, The Wall Street Journal reported. It's not clear if the application came before or after AmEx converted to a bank-holding company on Monday, the newspaper reported.

Anheuser-Busch (BUD) shareholders signed off on the beverage giant's $52 billion deal to be sold to Belgian-Brazilian rival InBev (INBVF). Despite the current conditions, InBev said the deal, which still needs regulatory approval, remains on track to close by the end of the year. The new company, which is to be called Anheuser-Busch InBev, would be the world's largest brewer.

Macy's (M) reported a narrower-than-expected non-GAAP loss in the third quarter and backed its recently-lowered 2008 guidance. The department store operator lost 8 cents per share on an adjusted-basis, well above the 19 cent per share loss analysts expected. Macy's said sales slumped 7% to $5.5 billion.

Goldman Sachs (GS) CEO Lloyd Blankfein told investors the company's strategy won't change under its new status as a bank-holding company. Goldman's shares have plummeted in recent days on fears its new status will dampen its appetite for risk that has led to enormous profits in years past.

Microsoft (MSFT) is nearing a deal to pay up to $650 million over five years to become the default search engine on Verizon Wireless phones, The Wall Street Journal reported. Search leader Google (GOOG) is also competing for the deal with Verizon, which is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (VZ) and Vodafone (VOD).

World Markets

Major global indexes slumped across the board. In Europe, the Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50 Index, which tracks the 50 largest companies on the continent, fell 82.87 points, or 3.34%, to 2400.74. London's FTSE 100 Index slid 64.67 points, or 1.52%, to 4182.02.

In Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 Index fell 113.79 points, or 1.29%, to 8695.51 while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index ended down by 101.81 points, or 0.73%, to 13939.09.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/futures-green-paulson-press-conference/


 

Monday, November 10, 2008

Outplacement Resources and Resume Assistance

I spoke with Drake, Beam and Morin last year to get information on support services available through their firm. They provided some detailed information and I posted it on November 26, 2007. Please use the archive section at the bottom of the main page or use the "post label" search option to find the information. Prices may have changed a little but should not be substantially different.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Affects of unemployment on the family

I am posting this because unemployment and, the fear of pending unemployment, can be very hard on a family. This downturn in the housing industry has been lengthy and stressful for so many people. Those who work in lending, closings, construction, vendors, so many people from so many areas have suffered. Some of you who still have jobs are experiencing stress related to wondering how long it will last and what you will do if/when it ends. A spouse may or may not understand the stress you are suffering and how you are coping. You may not understand how the stress you are experiencing is affecting your family.

While this seminar is not designed specifically to address the issues surrounding unemployment, it is a resource you may find helpful.

INTIMATE ENCOUNTERS MARRIAGE SEMINAR

Intimate Encounters is a 12-week series designed by Dr. David & Teresa Ferguson to help couples develop the skills needed to identify each spouse's primary needs and to meet those needs in order to foster a more profoundly intimate marriage that blesses each spouse and glorifies God.  During Intimate Encounters couples learn how utilize their marriage to meet their emotional, relational, and physical needs.

If you are married, seriously dating, or engaged join Major Boglin , Don McLaughlin , and Ken Snell for this life changing series.  At a minimum, it will enhance your marriage.  If your relationship is really struggling, this series may save it.

The sessions will be held (beginning December 3) at 7:15 p.m. in room 106.

No registration fee is required for this series, but each couple is encouraged to buy an Intimate Encounters workbook for $16.

Click [HERE] to register for the seminar.

Click [HERE] for more information or to sign up.

If you have additional questions, call the Genesis Center for Christian Counseling at 770-399-6333.

http://www.nacofc.org/