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January 27, 2009

Tutorial Tuesday with Glen Cathey

For the advanced student of Boolean and the novice alike, this week Glen explains how to develop a search string strategy that will take you from "cherry picking" candidates to avoiding "false positives." Some nifty little rules with examples to play with.

Reminiscent of Shakespeare me thinks: To be OR NOT to be? That is the question...

How to use… Continue

Added by Amitai Givertz on January 27, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Free Donuts Anyone?

The secret to job security is free donuts. Don’t believe me? When layoffs are looming, just bring in donuts. Co-workers will sing and praise your name and management always struggles to layoff those who lift the spirits of others.

I’ve worked with some real crabby people too, especially on Monday mornings. But, when there is “free food”, these grouchy workers are temporarily on cloud nine. Give anything away for free, nobody complains. It's that simple.

Over the last week,… Continue

Added by Michael Glenn on January 27, 2009 at 10:41pm — 1 Comment

I Need a Raise

Well while most people would be happy with a job in this tight market we actually had a very surprising call last week from a former candidate. We had expected the typical conversation asking how the market was for their skills or discussing how their trying to get ahead of the curve as their company was about to let some people go, but no bizarrely enough they wanted us to help them ask their boss for a raise.

Wow! A raise……In the instant clutter that was my brain my… Continue

Added by bill martineau on January 27, 2009 at 5:39pm — No Comments

Becoming your social network

Our work shows how humans, like ants, may assemble themselves into a 'super-organism' with rules governing the assembly, rules that we carry with us deep in our genes.

Nicholas Christakis has studied the effects of social networks on people's health— specifically, how ill health, disability, health behavior, health care, and death in one person can influence the same phenomena in others in a person’s social… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on January 27, 2009 at 5:12pm — No Comments

SAP E-Recruiting Consultant/Analyst required ... !

Hi,

Please forward any of your consultants who fits the bill. This requirement is with my Direct Vendor to the Client.

Position: SAP E-Recruiting Consultant/Analyst

Location: Miami, FL

Duration: 3 months with extension

Rate: Open

Responsibilities

•Ensure each functional area's incorporated in the best practice design

•Work with HR Leadership to obtain sign-off for HR process design and policies and procedures by… Continue

Added by RT on January 27, 2009 at 4:44pm — No Comments

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I see it in the slumping gaits of commuters.

I see it in the desperate eyes of recruiters.

I see it in the headlines about thousand dollar trash cans.

I do not fear because I walk tall, I am confident, and I do not read the news.

I Sudoku.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship. ~Louisa May Alcott

Truthfully I… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on January 27, 2009 at 3:44pm — 4 Comments

The Tone Deaf Candidate

It used to be called ‘optics’ but cleaver journalists have coined a new term—‘tone deaf’. It’s the descriptor used when, say, a company takes bailout money and buys a $50M jet. It’s the description of someone whose champagne tastes are out of step with our national beer budget.

Don't find yourself the ‘tone deaf’ candidate.

If you haven’t been in the job market for some time, you’ll be well advised to get current on the trends in compensation. Don’t find yourself… Continue

Added by Vikki Pachera on January 27, 2009 at 2:38pm — No Comments

Finding Top-Tier Talent in a Turbulent Economy

Find Exceptional Candidates at MBA Focus

Finding talent in this turbulent economy is not an issue. Finding top-tier talent is. MBA Focus is your top-tier hiring solution. Using online resume books and job boards from more than 60 of the world's top MBA programs, is a quick and easy way to find the elite business talent your company needs.

Looking for Experienced Professionals?

MBA Focus has over 19,000 experienced professionals actively and passively seeking jobs. These… Continue

Added by Ryan Pratt on January 27, 2009 at 1:55pm — No Comments

Why Hire MBA Alums?

- More experienced
- More diverse
- More knowledgeable
- More skilled
- More innovative
- More productive
- More creative
- Better decision makers
- Better leadership skills
- Better interpersonal skills

Added by Ryan Pratt on January 27, 2009 at 1:54pm — No Comments

Searching for a Fianacial Manager - only Green Card Holders / Citizens

hi,

Kindly forward any of your consultants who fit the bill.

Designation: Financial Manager

Location: Ashburn, VA

Duration: Long Term

Description

Accounting - Experience with Financial Transactions and preparing Financial Statements.

Corporate Finance - Experience with Corporate Finance and Accounting Systems.

Support the Finance Team by preparing the schedules for and processing the Monthly Closing, Audit and Year-End Tax… Continue

Added by RT on January 27, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Looking for an ERP Contract Manager !!

Position: ERP Contract Manager

Location: Miami, FL

Duration: 3 months with extensions

Rate: Open

Description

Direct the planning and coordination of activities pertaining to development, administration, and review of term bid and negotiated contracts for ERP projects assigned to Information Technology Services. Oversee the processing of purchase requests, invoice approvals, and financial analysis for ERP projects assigned to Information Technology… Continue

Added by RT on January 27, 2009 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Integration & Market Trials Sr. Planning Consultant

Minimal Education Requirements:

-Bachelors Degree required - preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics or Electrical Engineering

Duties:

-Assess CLIENT's existing end-to-end testing and market trial approaches and planned activities, identify potential challenges or risks in current methodology, and provide recommendations on changes

-Work with Nodal Enterprise Verification Group PM, Verification Planning PM, End-to-End Testing PM , and Market Trials PM to implement… Continue

Added by Radhika on January 27, 2009 at 10:29am — No Comments

Job Title: Technical Analyst for EDS/Market Trials Location: Austin, TX Duration: 1+ year contract Job Description Qualification Required J2EE * 4+ Yrs. JDBC * 4+ Yrs. Oracle * 4+ Yrs. …

Job Title: Technical Analyst for EDS/Market Trials

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 1+ year contract

Job Description

Qualification Required

J2EE * 4+ Yrs.

JDBC * 4+ Yrs.

Oracle * 4+ Yrs.

SOAP * 4+ Yrs.

SQL * 4+ Yrs.

TIBCO Business Works *4+ Yrs.

WSDL * 4+ Yrs.

XML * 4+ Yrs.

XSD * 4+… Continue

Added by Radhika on January 27, 2009 at 9:42am — No Comments

Overcoming Bothersome Meeting Behaviors: Blackberry Checkers, Cell Phone Interupters, etc...

Do you ever find yourself in a meeting sitting across the table from a coworker that has his head down, clearly not paying attention to what is going on in the room? Instead, he is sitting with his hands under the table responding to email messages on his Blackberry, while another participant's cell phone begins to ring to the tune of Fergie. Surely you are not the only person that has experienced these distractions.

Beyond.com recently polled its members to ask, "What behavior do… Continue

Added by Jeremy Hatfield on January 27, 2009 at 9:15am — No Comments

the little things do matter

- what can I do to set me apart from other recruiters…easy - the little things do matter. Do you actually listen to the candidates you are talking to? Some will tell you a story, about themselves, a pet or a situation. Take notice. Remember it.

Did they tell you a story about their dog - next time you are at the store, if there is a funny card, with a dog on it - send it to them. Did they tell you a story about going to the “big game.” Next time you see an article on the web, about… Continue

Added by Bruce Rowles on January 27, 2009 at 8:58am — 1 Comment

Technical Analyst for EDS/Market Trials

Added by Radhika on January 27, 2009 at 8:52am — No Comments

Facing The Challenges of Our Economic Times: The Power Of Persistence, Tenacity, and Grit

We live in times of deep turmoil where the world is topsy turvy, and each new day brings with it a realization that to be good, is not good enough, simply just doing your best may require more from you in order to make your best a true indicator of your complete prowess.

I have found that the old vantage points can still provide a definitive outcome of sheer power, but to get to the pinnacle of success in this environment requires more persistance, tenacity and grit than at any other… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on January 27, 2009 at 2:00am — 2 Comments

50,000 Jobs! Could This Be a GOOD Thing?

The NBC Nightly News reported that the US economy lost 50,000 jobs . . . TODAY! (That's right, in ONE day!)

This is frightening and disturbing news. For those who are currently unemployed, I'm certain this adds to the frustration and fear that they must be feeling. For those of us who still have our jobs this continuously bleak economic news gives us cause to look over our shoulder and wonder, "might I be next?" And what does it say about opportunities recruiters?

But what… Continue

Added by Sean Harry on January 26, 2009 at 9:45pm — No Comments

Finding a Job in Ukraine through the Internet

Finding a Job in Ukraine through the Internet

This article is to help those looking for work in Ukraine through the Internet. Admittedly, this is not an easy thing to do, but hard work and persistence can bring results.

First of all, as far as I am aware, there are almost no useful websites with Ukraine job postings specifically for foreigners. There are a few with sporadic postings such as EscapeArtists.com. You can find other similar sites with almost… Continue

Added by Dr.Larisa Varenikova on January 26, 2009 at 8:45pm — No Comments