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The main purpose for the information listed on this webpage is to assist and educate students in regards to the broad categories of jobs available in the computer industry, in addition to exposing students to current real-world salary ranges.

Students can also use the job listings as a job hunting resource.

Unless stated otherwise, dates listed are the due dates for applying.  "Posted" dates are the dates I posted the job online, which may/may not coincide with the application deadline (but indicates the time frame for when the job was posted).  

I shall endeavor to maintain the job listings current but inevitably some job listings will remain listed even after being filled so as to provide students with a reference for job categories, qualifications, and salaries.

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REAL JOB LISTINGS

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DATABASE RELATED JOBS

Senior IT Auditor - * Posted 11/29/04

San Diego - - Full time Permanent

Oracle ERP Specialist Preferred  - The position carries a wide range of responsibilities in performing IT reviews, with special emphasis on assessing Oracle ERP business risks and controls and recommending corrective action.

Candidates should have a thorough, hands-on working knowledge of Oracle ERP system that focuses on controls and security over the manufacturing and financial  modules.  Requires experience in understanding business processes, analyzing and assessing business process controls, identifying risks and linking business risks to the relevant IT audit procedures.  A working knowledge of technology infrastructures such as operating systems, databases, and experience in performing general controls reviews, application reviews, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and integrated audits is desirable.

Position requires 3 - 6 years-related experience.  Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus.  Must be an independent worker with strong project management skills and have a proven track record of exceeding expectations.  Requires superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop and nurture client relationships.

BS degree in Business, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field required. CPA, CISA, CISSP or other relevant professional certifications preferred.

This is a Full time Permanent FTE position with our client in San Diego, CA. Salary is commensurate with experience with excellent benefits. Very stable and fast-growing company with a great working atmosphere. Client would prefer to have local US citizens or GC Holders only. There is no relocation available for this position.

Database Administrator - *12/10/03

Cincinnati OH, 4+ Months

The Database Administrator will be responsible for developing and administering processes for performance turning of databases, provide proactive performance monitoring of databases and ensuring service levels are met, administrate change control of physical data structure for all environments, restore and disaster recovery procedures for databases, create physical data structure from either vendor supplied data base design or custom data base design for all environments and create optimal database configuration that meets the business needs. This will be a 4+ month assignment.  Candidates must be available to work immediately within the United States.  Candidates represented by third parties will not be considered at this time. Local Candidates preferred.

Required Skills:  Bachelor of Science degree in a data processing related field or relevant job experience, UDB databases in AIX and Linux environment.  Must have excellent communication skills demonstrating written and interpersonal abilities.  Preferred: SQLServer, Informix, ORACLE

Fax: 513-619-5904, Email: Cincyjobs@resolvitresources.com
Please include the Job ID number with any correspondence.

Peoplesoft Database Administrator (Oracle) - *12/10/03

Erlanger, KY, 3 Months

The DBA must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience with the technical aspects of PeopleSoft including fresh installs, upgrades, applying patches, tuning performance and correcting problems. Experience with PeopleSoft V8.4x three tier environments is a must. The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience performing Oracle V8 Database Administration tasks in a HP Unix environment including database creation, monitoring, tuning and problem resolution. This will be a 3 month assignment.  Along with the requisite technical skills, the candidate should have the attention to detail that accompanies hands on problem resolution. Candidate must have the ability to explain complex problems in simple terms to team members in written and verbal formats.
Candidates must be available to work immediately within the United States.  Candidates represented by third parties will not be considered at this time. Local Candidates preferred.
Required Skills:  Peoplesoft, Oracle; Preferred: OEM, Oracle Replication
Fax: 513-619-5904, Email:  Cincyjobs@resolvitresources.comPlease include the Job ID number with any correspondence. 

Senior Technical Analyst, .NET Architect - *12/10/03

Milwaukee, WI

Job Purpose: Provide leadership and expertise in the technical design and implementation of a custom development architecture based on Microsoft .NET languages.  Consults with business analysts, solution architects and systems analysts to ascertain common custom development requirements and then transform requirements into technical specifications.   Leads a team of software developers through the solution build and implementation phases of custom development architecture components.  Supports the definition, implementation and maintenance of architectures, tools and processes tofacilitate solution development.
First Assignment: The first assignment will be to participate as a .NET technical design lead on the transition to a .Net development architecture.
Successful Candidate Description: Must have: Detailed knowledge of practices, methodologies, and tools related to the design, development and testing of .NET-based infrastructure applications.  A demonstrated ability to lead a team of technical analysts and developers.  Desired experience/skills: 5+ years of experience in IT systems development from the viewpoint of architecting custom development environments and tools.  In depth knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft .NET development languages and other Microsoft tool APIs such as Exchange, MSMQ, BizTalk and the Windows API.  Knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies such as enterprise application integration, web services, XML, content management and portals. In depth knowledge of object oriented approaches and methodologies such as UML.  A thorough working knowledge of database technologies such as DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server.  Knowledge and understanding of either Unix (AIX) or OS390.  Experience in the development of strategies that set direction for the custom systems development architecture.Expected

General Knowledge/Skills: Ability to develop and manage to work plans. Strong oral & written communication skills.  Self-starter. Ability to manage personal time to accomplish assigned tasks.  Strong customer orientation and quality focus.  Solid problem solving ability. Ability to work in a cross-functional environment. Strong general knowledge of the consumer goods industry.  Strong grasp if IT industry trends and directions.
Angelo Smith, Solution Architect, (414) 931-3739, smith.angelo@ mbco.com

 

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MULTIMEDIA RELATED JOBS

 

Flash Producer - *11/19/03

Edmunds.com, Inc., the premier online resource for automotive information, is seeking an outstanding candidate for a Flash Producer position in Santa Monica, CA, Job ID FP1103, Full-Time.

The Flash Producer functions as creative/technical lead for all rich-media advertising products featured on Edmunds.com. Although primarily focused on advertising initiatives, the Flash Producer actively provides support for the growing interest in Flash as a highly engaging Edmunds content solution.  The Flash Producer works closely with the Advertising Account Managers and the Design Manager of Creative Services to prepare rich media ad campaigns for launch on our site.

Production Design:
The Flash Producer is primarily responsible for producing the weekly New Vehicle Spotlight and New Vehicle Extended Spotlight ad units.  These are some of our most premier advertising units that may require full ad creation or are assembled from client assets. The process for launching these units requires tremendous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple clients, both internal and external, within tight launch deadlines. An average rich media campaign flight cycle includes the following steps:
Meet with Advertising Account Managers to understand scope and goals.  Adjust production schedule to manage campaign launch and communicate any alterations to Advertising Ops team. Manage assets, assuring delivery conforms to published specifications. Design product based on Advertising Operations Specifications. In the case of original content creation; work with the Design Manager and Advertising Account Manager to concept, design and deploy creative. Work with programmers to come up with practical modifications due to technical limitations. Implement tracking codes confirmed through Traffic Manager. Publish final mockup for client approval (soft-live). Adjust creative per client feedback and re-submit for approval.  Test product on Edmunds.com servers (QA). Prepare final approved creative for live flight throughout entire launch process work within Ad team's internal processes and procedures to document all associated campaign launch details in workflow systems.
Skills Needed:  The Flash Producer must be a team oriented worker, have strong communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing production conditions.  At least 3 years relevant experience needed.  Assure Edmunds quality on all creative Design products that are easy to understand and use.  Communicate production issues and proposed solutions effectively to management.  Communicate specifications to clients (internal and external) and client partners.
Provide additional support to Creative Services for non-ad related products when schedule allows.
Software Required: Macromedia Flash (MX/5), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Preferred: Adobe Type Manager, Sound Forge.
For immediate consideration, please fax / email your resume to 310.309.6466 / jobs@edmunds.com. Please send resumes only once and no phone calls please. 

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NETWORK MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT RELATED JOBS

 

Computer research Specialist - *11/16/04

Position # 51823, Position closes on 11/15/2004.
Tallahassee, FL; Email : jobs@fsu.edu
This position will advise department administration and faculty concerning the acquisition and application of computer systems and networking hardware/software to support research. Performs system analysis and develops programs to support research and administrative needs. Supervises design and maintenance of department website. Integrates legacy software packages with web and other emerging technologies. Serves as technical liaison with campus support groups, state agencies, other science departments, and vendors.
Apply on line at www.hr.fsu.edu/employment, fax or e-mail resumes and cover letters to (850) 644-7033, jobs@fsu.edu, please include the position number on the resume and/or cover letter. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on November 15, 2004.
Required Skills :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree in Information Studies, Information Technology or other related field and a minimum of five years related professional work experience. REQUIREMENTS: Broad knowledge of computer systems architecture, operating systems, major software applications, and network configurations and management.
Preferred Skills :
PREFERRED: Basic understanding of chemical instrumentation. Use of major software applications including project modeling, and development of software to create new Windows-based applications. HELPFUL: Ability to work independently on assigned projects and communicate well with large and diverse group of individuals. Min. Years Experience : 5; A college degree is required for this position. Min. Education : Bachelor's
Salary Range : $$37,373.00K to $NegotiableK
Benefits : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K

 

Network Manager - *2/18/04

This is a full time Permanent FTE position in the Bay area (San Jose, CA), paying a salary of $85K - $95K per year.

Responsibilities: This position has responsibility over all operational and support functions within the Network Services Organization, encompassing the Support Center, three regional warehouse & distribution centers and 350+ location Wide Area Network. Responsible functions will include network operations, desktop services, systems administration, service level administration, production control and data center operations. Position will directly oversee a team of desktop support technicians, system and network administrators whose responsibility and efforts will center on the management, administration and support of the enterprise data network, Intel-based data center facilities and corporate desktop environment. Will partner closely with the network engineering group in the review and assessment of new technologies, and will have overall responsibility for production acceptance and administration of all newly implemented technologies, including QA/testing, production implementation, documentation, formulation of related administrative and change processes, creation and amendment of service level agreements, system monitoring and second level troubleshooting. In addition, will wholly manage corporate desktop operations, including desktop hardware and client builds, standardization, automation, user training and support.

Qualifications:
.BS Degree in Computer Science, engineering or related filed.
.An AA Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience is acceptable. One or multiple of the following certifications: MCSA or  CNA, CCNA. MCSE. CNP, CCNP a plus.

.Minimum 7 years experience in information systems that includes management of network and/or data center operations. .Experience working in an IT environment of +250 users.

.Must have cumulative of 3 years of leadership experience in a IT management / supervisory role.
.Understanding and experience in the development and implementation of network and data center operational processes, procedures and disciplines.

.Understanding and experience in the development and implementation of system administration processes, procedures and disciplines.

.Ability to negotiate, formalize, monitor and enforce service levels within network organization through formulation of Service Level Agreements.

.Experience working with and negotiating with external vendors.
.Strong technical writing skills. Timely, proactive, responsive and follow-through on deliverables.

This is a full time Permanent FTE position for a Network manager - operations & support Manager in the Bay area (San Jose), paying a salary of $85K - $95K per year. Company offers great benefits, growing rapidly and hence there is a tremendous amount of career growth potential. They also have a great bonus scheme. The client is looking someone who has managed desktop support and LAN/WAN operations in the past. Any experience working for a well-known company is a HUGE plus.

You must supply us with this completed matrix - So you help us to help you!

To be considered for any of our positions you must complete this matrix (IN FULL), and copy/paste it in an e-mail using the link below along with a copy of your resume in Word document format.

Full name:
Certifications MCSA or CNA, CCNA, MCSE:
Total IT exp:
Total Network Manager exp:
Total LAN/WAN Operations & Support exp:
Total Network management exp:
Total data center operations exp:
Exp working in IT environment of how many users:
Degree major:
What percentage of a fit are you, based on the above job description?:
Are the above skills reflected in your resume?           
Salary required:
Day Tel#
Eve Tel#
Cell number:
Availability:
Current City/State Location:
If you qualify for this position, are available immediately and are interested, please send your resume, rate and contact information to mailto:ResumeCGT@cgt-consult.com?subject=Network-Ops-Mgr-N-CA Please ensure you copy/paste the above completed matrix with your response, so we can give you a higher priority.

 

Network/Software Engineer - *12/10/03

Provident Bank, Ohio

Shift: 3pm - 12am (2nd shift); Monday through Friday; Salary: Competitive (depends on experience); Job Code: 5604km; Relocation Available: None

Participate in the implementation of new systems and support of existing systems. Support client application systems including distributed systems. Integrate and coordinate new installations of servers with Local and Wide Area network administrators in a Windows and Unix environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Participate in the implementation of new systems and support of existing systems.
· As required, perform systems backups and data restores. 
· Periodically perform the functions of the on-call person. 
· Support all facets department's network activity including hardware, network connectivity and  assistance as needed.
· Assist with the analysis, requirements definition, testing, implementation and documentation of system software on server or any distributed system that interfaces with the desktop or wide area network.
· Troubleshoot hardware and software problems and resolve, recommend appropriate solutions, or coordinate resolution with alternative platforms.
· Integrate and coordinate new installations with Local and Wide Area network administrators.
· Provide assistance as required with all upgrades to existing hardware, software and applications.
· Maintain appropriate documentation of system software, network interface and upgrades.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· College degree  in Information systems is preferred  or  equivalent professional experience
· Minimum of three years experience in a technical support role
· Above average knowledge of NT and average knowledge of NetWare operating systems, server platforms, and systems management tools
· Knowledge of OS/2, Unix, or other operating systems is beneficial.
· MSCE, CNE or MCNE is preferred.
· Working knowledge of and ability to interface with other network platforms including VAX, VTAM and CICS.

Please forward your resume to Kerry.Lewandowski@providentbank.com.  (include the job title and job code in your cover letter).

Windows 2000 Administrator - *12/10/03

Cincinnati, OH

Seeking a Windows 2000 Administrator with biometrics tools experience.  The administrator will provide advanced support for the Win 2000 operating system and application.  This includes support for the RVS Payroll Check Cashing System purchased software, system installation, and support documentation.  The position also includes working on the design of the Enterprise rollout model for this system; test system and application hardware. develop and maintain technical and user documentation and provide training of team members and the Support Center, provide in-house support for the systems at an off-site center as needed, provide off-hours support on a rotating basis for the applications and systems, provide design and cost estimates for the enterprise rollout phase of the project, maintain project web page and coordinate new software releases with BAC (Biometric Access Corporation's RVS Payroll Check Cashing System). 
This will be a long term assignment.  Strong customer service skills with an ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently are essential.  The successful candidate will be highly motivated with good oral and written communication skills and ability to learn new technology quickly. Candidates must be available to work immediately within the United States.  Candidates represented by third parties will not be considered at this time. Local Candidates preferred. Required Skills:   Biometric Access Corporation's RVS Payroll Check Cashing System, .Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating Systems., operating systems, hardware, device drivers, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and WAN/LAN Preferred:  SYBASE, Intel, analytical and problem solving skills. Length: 6 months
Fax: 513-619-5904, Email: Cincyjobs@resolvitresources.com

Network Engineer - *12/10/03

Cincinnati, OH

Seeking a Network Engineer.  The Engineer will be responsible for Supporting the Cincinnati Metro Area Network with day-to-day operations.  Monitor and optimize the performance of Campus and remote site switches and connections to the Wide Area Network.  Support existing RAS solutions and Security Operations with VPN support.  Monitor and support of Internet connectivity as well as maintain equipment and maintenance database.
This will be a 3+ month assignment.   An ideal candidate will be able to work with end users to solve Campus connectivity issues.  Experience with Cisco switching environments and VLAN structure. Knowledge of routing protocols and placement of circuit orders and disconnects.  As well as perform testing for verifications of service levels with in depth knowledge of circuit types and capabilities.
Candidates must be available to work immediately within the United States.  Candidates represented by third parties will not be considered at this time. Local Candidates preferred.
Required Skills: 5 + years in a Cisco based environment, Knowledge of VPN, DNS, DHCP.  Preferred: Sniffer and associated troubleshooting tool, MPLS based networks, Experience with large campus networks.
Length:  3 months; Phone: 513-619-5900, Fax: 513-619-5904, Email:  Cincyjobs@resolvitresources.com
Please include the Job ID number with any correspondence. 

 

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SALES RELATED JOBS

Microsoft Technology Specialist (6 Locations Around Country) - *12/10/03

Partner Technology Specialist Job Description

The Education Solutions Group is looking for outstanding candidates for the position of Partner Technology Specialist (PTS) for Education in the Small & Medium Institution segment. The PTS is responsible for developing the SMI go-to partner capacity through technical knowledge transfer of education solutions, and supporting joint selling and marketing with those partners in a given geography. Additionally the PTS will assist in driving strategic sales opportunities with partners. As a PTS you will be a key member of the virtual metro territory teams and work very closely with the regional sales managers, Partner Engagement Managers (PEMs), and Education Productivity Advisors (EPAs). Along with the other geography sales team members, you will play an integral part in maximizing our long term revenue growth, successful deployments, customer satisfaction and solutions. The core purpose is to transfer technology, sales, and competitive knowledge and skills around Microsoft's Education solutions and products, business value, sales strategy and to drive key education opportunities. In addition to partner knowledge transfer and joint solution selling with partners, the PTS will also provides education solutions evangelism to the broad set of partners and customers in the geography through one to many events (live, web etc.).

A successful PTS demonstrates clear and effective communication with customers, establishes and maintains strong working relationships with partners to close sales opportunities, articulates strategies with an understanding of both the customer's business and competitive landscape, demonstrates excellent listening skills, is passionate about customer satisfaction, delivers highly effective strategic presentations to audiences of all sizes - including the largest and most technically and competitively challenging, and participates in joint account planning with top services partners when needed.

The desired technical skills to support our solutions offerings fall into two broad categories; Infrastructure (Windows Server including Active Directory, SQL Server, BizTalk Server) and Developer/Collaboration (SharePoint, Media Server, Producer, Live Communications Server, Live Meeting, Office, Content Management Server, Commerce Server). A consulting background, knowledge of the Education segment and/or Linux competitive knowledge a plus. Qualifications include 5 to 8+ years experience, a BS/BA in Business, Computer Science or computer-related, and a current MCSE, MCSD or MCDBA is preferred. Position is located one of six major metropolitan locations around the US with approximately 50% travel . Must be Level 62 or higher to apply.

Partner Technology Specialist Coverage

Washington: Seattle

Oregon: Portland

Idaho: Boise

California: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Irvine

Phoenix: Arizona

Utah: Salt Lake City

Colorado: Denver

New Mexico: Santa Fe

Missouri: St. Louis, Kansas City

Tennessee: Nashville

Kentucky: Lexington

Illinois: Chicago, Springfield

Michigan: Detroit, Ann Arbor

Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland,

Indiana: Indianapolis

Wisconsin: Madison

Minnesota: Minneapolis/St. Paul

Texas: Dallas, Houston, Austin

Louisiana: Baton Rouge

Florida: Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Tallahassee, Jacksonville

Georgia: Atlanta

North Carolina: Raleigh

Philadelphia office: Massachusetts: Boston

Connecticut: Hartford

Rhode Island: Providence

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

Maryland: Washington DC

Virginia: Richmond

New York: New York

New Jersey: Newark

Uncovered States: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming

 

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT RELATED JOBS

[ C/C++ ] [ JAVA ] [ VB/VB.NET ] [ Misc ]

 

C/C++

-- Posted 12/02/04

This is my 

-- Posted 12/2/04

Embedded Hardware / Software Engineer - Orange County, CA - Full time Permanent FTE position.

I need a senior hardware engineer with embedded application experience. Electrical engineering background required with familiarity in microcontroller/DSP applications, circuit design, as well as writing production and test software for the microcontroller/DSP design. The qualified individual will have knowledge of data acquisition, transducers and motion control devices. Job expectations include supporting the conception, prototyping, integration, validation, and documentation of real time embedded hardware and software.

Requires BSEE and minimum 3 - 5 years hands-on development experience of embedded hardware and software design. Programming experience in C and assembly language on 16 or 32-bit microcontrollers, and DPSs required. Familiarity with OO methodologies strongly preferred.

This is a Full time Permanent FTE position with our client in Orange County, CA. Salary range is $75K/year - $90K/year commensurate with experience, very good benefits. This is a very stable and fast-growing company with a great working atmosphere. Client will sponsor H1 Visa for the right person. Client prefers not to pay any relocation, but may consider it for the right person.

-- Posted 12/2/04

C++ Developer - Dallas, TX - Full time Permanent FTE position.

Required skills:
Exceptional C++ skills with at least five recent years of experience. Must have experience developing C++ applications as well as applications in GUI. Must have strong experience with C. Must have C++ template development experience as well as STL (standard template library) experience. Requires a command of object oriented methodology and design patterns.

Desirable skills:
*  experience developing office applications (writing a word processor or spreadsheet program)
*  experience writing shrink-wrapped commercial software  (i.e. software that is mass marketed in retail or over the web)
*  experience with Symbian and C applications (i.e. not Java nor Device driver exp under Symbian).
*  experience with PocketPC (Java experience doesn't count)

Other Desirables:
Experience designing software for resource constrained devices (handheld) Palm OS experience developing multi-segment commercial applications using C/C++ Windows CE, Pocket PC, or SmartPhone development experience Experience with Code Warrior IDE a plus Windows programming experience (GUI)

This is a Full time Permanent FTE position with our client in Plano, TX. Salary is commensurate with experience ($80K - $95K) with standard benefits. Very stable and fast-growing company with a great working atmosphere. Client would prefer to have local US citizens or GC Holders only. There may be relocation available for this position.

Send your resume, rate and contact information to mailto: ResumeCGT9@cgt-consult.com?subject=C-Plus-Dallas-TX

-- Posted 11/24/04

C++ Software Engineer - Orange County, CA - Full time Permanent FTE position.

I need a C++ Software Engineer with a minimum of with 4+ years experience in using C++, Object Oriented Design, and UML. Will have an in-depth knowledge of Windows SDK/Win32 API/MFC/Visual C++. Experience in GUI development, multi-threading, and inter-process communication is highly desirable. Candidate must have demonstrated ability to independently research technical issues and generate creative/innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in developing software in an FDA-regulated environment and a strong working knowledge of advanced design principles that facilitate maintainability, reuse, and clarity of design. Must be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to meeting schedule and project milestones. Must have a Degree, majoring in BS EE/CS/CE.

This is a Full time Permanent FTE position with our client in Orange County, CA. Salary range is $75K/year - $90K/year commensurate with experience, very good benefits. This is a very stable and fast-growing company with a great working atmosphere. Client will sponsor H1 Visa for the right person. Client prefers not to pay any relocation, but may consider it for the right person.

Send your resume, rate and contact information to mailto: ResumeCGT9@cgt-consult.com?subject=C-Plus-Eng-Orange-County

-- Posted 11/18/04

Project Manager/Principal Software Engineer - Thousand Oaks, S. CA - Full time Permanent FTE.
Provide technical lead and project management for product development. Act as an advocate for structured product development, both within Engineering and with other disciplines. Manage resources (internal and external), schedules, risks and internal customers. Where appropriate act as the technical lead and mentor. Similarly act as mentor and shared technical lead in matters of software best-practice processes.
Required Background:
Degree in EE, CS, Math or equivalent; Minimum 5 years experience in software development; Minimum 5 years experience as a project manager or team leader; Experience with hard real-time embedded systems, C/C++, Linux, MS Windows, Drivers, BIOS
Desired Background:
Mac experience (OS-X); Audio and or Video software experience and familiarity w/ Audio hardware; DSP expertise
Full time Permanent FTE position in Thousand Oaks, S. CA. Salary is commensurate with experience (around $100K/year), with standard benefits. Very stable and fast-growing company with a great working atmosphere. Client would prefer to have local US citizens or GC Holders only. There is no relocation available for this position.
Please send your resume, rate and contact information to: ResumeCGT9@cgt-consult.com?subject=Proj-Mgr-Thousand-Oaks


-- Posted 11/08/04

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER AVIATION / METEOROLOGICAL PRODUCTS, KANSAS CITY, MO
SALARY: $45,000-$60,000

SUMMARY: RS Information Systems, Inc.  Full-Time.  Description of Duties:  The candidate will work in a team environment to support the technological transfer of automated aviation related meteorological products. Tasks will revolve around the integration of evaluation of aviation research products into an operational environment.  This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside some of the foremost developers of state of the art meteorological applications in the world. RSIS offers an excellent compensation and benefits program including advanced training and certification sponsorship!

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Mid to Senior Level.  Meteorological Applications Experience - NAWIPS/GEMPAC/AWIPS/NCAR Graphics.  Applications Programmer AWC.  Required: BA/BS in Earth Science and related disciplines.  2 years of current C/C++ Linux/Unix applications and development experience. Python, sh/csh, PERL, CVS. Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. High productivity with the ability to complete assigned tasks quickly and decisively, including appropriate documentation.  Desired: MS, Earth Science or related Disciplines.  3+ years KNOWLEDGE: Fortran, Java, JavaScript, HTML, PHP. Experience with meteorological applications (e.g., NAWIPS/GEMPAK, AWIPS, NCAR Graphics, Vis5D, etc.) and weather data.

TO APPLY: Please email your Word version of your resume to Jeff McGorty at jmcgorty@rsis.com and have a great day!

-- Posted 2/18/04

Location: San Jose, N. CA, 6 mth - Contract to Hire with no fees at end; $40/hr.
Skills: C/C++, Real-time development, Multi-Tasking. Any experience with CDMA, GPS, ARM is a plus.  Looking for a Junior to mid level developer.  Client said they would accept people on an H1B visa but Consultant must be local for a face to face is interview.

Please complete and copy/paste this completed skills-matrix to me with your response:
Full name:
Total IT exp:
Total C exp:
Total C++ exp:
Total Real-time dev exp:
Hourly Rate:
Do you have a corporation?:
Day Tel#
Eve Tel#
Cell number:
Availability:
Your current City / State:
If you qualify for this position, are available immediately and are interested, please send your resume, rate and contact information to mailto:ResumeCGT@cgt-consult.com?subject=C-Real-Time-For-San-Jose Please ensure you complete and copy/paste the above completed matrix with your response.

 

JAVA

- Posted 12/02/2004

Java Consultant for 3 - 4 months contract - Thousand Oaks, S. CA.

I need a strong JAVA developer for a 3 - 4 months contract with my client in Thousand Oaks, S. CA, developing GUI driven network communication tools for their application. Must have strong experience in JAVA under multiple OS (Win32, OSX, Linux, ... etc) and prior experience in developing Network Communication tools.  Must be able to work onsite. Please quote your BEST market competitive rate, all-inclusive, corp-to-corp or W2.

Send your resume, rate and contact information to mailto: ResumeCGT9@cgt-consult.com?subject=Java-GUI-Thousand-Oaks

Please ensure you complete and copy/paste the above completed matrix with your response.

- Posted 11/18/2004

Need 2 Java, C, C++ Software Engineers - Thousand Oaks, S. CA - Full time Permanent FTE position.

I need 2 Software Engineers with a minimum of 5 years + experience: Java/C/C++ under multiple OS (Windows/Linux/Unix/Mac OS);. Audio, SP and/or media coding experience; experience with Code Warrior, MS Studio and Gnu tools. Must have BSCS/BSCE or similar or higher;
This is a Full time Permanent FTE position with our client in Thousand Oaks, S. CA. Salary is commensurate with experience (around $600K/yr - $80K/yr), with standard benefits. Very stable and fast-growing company with a great working atmosphere. Client would prefer to have local US citizens or GC Holders only. There is no relocation available for this position.
Please send your resume, rate and contact information to: ResumeCGT9@cgt-consult.com?subject=Java-C-C-Plus-Thousand-Oaks

- Posted 2/18/2004

Summer Internship - To apply , please go to http://www.walgreens.com/about/careers/technology/default.jhtml  and click
on "Positions Open" - enter Job ID#1490 in the job search engine.

-- Posted 2/18/2004

Java Developer - Contract - Center City - Until Oct. 04
Primary Skills - Java (IBM WebSphere/Visual Age), Java Script, HTML, DHTML, Oracle, XML, MQ Workflow
Must have excellent communication skills, willing to work overtime if requested, strong work ethic. Must work well with others and accept assignments from a team lead Please send resumes to
jhenenberg@keystoneca.com

-- Posted 2/18/2004

Send e-mail ASAP to recruiter@vpsworks.com with your resume in the body of the e-mail. Attachments will not be considered.  The subject should appear as the job number ONLY. (i.e.. "20-21601").

 Job Number: 20-21601
Senior Level Java Architect (2), Location: Center City, Philadelphia; Job Type: Contract; Duration: 3 month RTH; Compensation: $50-$55/hr, $90-$100/annual.
 Will be responsible for application design and programming. Unix Environment with UDB. Must be able to mentor a team of developers. Excellent communication is a must. Financial background is a plus.

 

Visual BASIC & VB.NET

-- Posted 11/18/2004
Senior VB.Net Developer

Need Senior level .Net developer (VB.NET specifically) with Enterprise capabilities.  Prefer someone with Insurance or CRM  background.  Build Enterprise level framework for error   handling, security and core services.  Must have implementation experience and legacy front end transaction building  background.  MUST have Winforms (MS forms experience).  They  are a MS shop and want someone familiar with the forms coming in. 

Location :  Location: Costa Mesa, 6 months+

Experience:6+Years

Candidates holding H1B visa will be preferred.......
Kindly mail me your latest updated resume  (Word format please) by return mail, indicating your contact details along with the convenient timeslots to enable us call you for discussions: sycasol@gmail.com

-- Posted 12/10/2003
Local client in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Visual Basic Developer. The developer will assess technical and application architecture of existing web application in NT and Win2000.  Source code and configuration aspects of the application in a timely manner.  Make required code changes to move application from an NT to a Win2000 environment. Work with server team to migrate the development environment & test environment to a different machine(s).  Configure test environment to duplicate production environment, and extract source code for delivery to other parties.

This will be a long term assignment, with ongoing projects.  Ideal candidates must have 6+ years designing and developing applications in VB/COM, ASP, javascript, MTS, IIS, 5+ years working with Internet technologies (HTML/HTTP, LDAP, DNS, TCP/IP), 4+ years RDBMS application design experience, SQL Server, and experience working within a TCP/IP-based client-server environment.  Candidates must be available to work immediately within the United States.  Candidates represented by third parties will not be considered at this time. Local Candidates preferred.

Required Skills:  Visual Basic/ASP/JavaScript web application development
Length:   1+ months
Phone: 513-619-5900, Fax: 513-619-5904, Cincyjobs@resolvitresources.com
Please include the Job ID number with any correspondence. 

 

 

Misc.

-- Posted 12/10/03
The Desert Research Institute is seeking an experienced, full-time Applications Programmer to develop and maintain Web-based applications. This professional position will report to DRI's Director of Information Services and will work closely with the Webmaster, Web Designer, and staff of the Western Regional Climate Center (collocated at DRI) to support DRI's research and administrative activities.  The position is located in Reno, although occasional travel to our Las Vegas facility may be required. Specific responsibilities include: Develop, document, and maintain Web-driven database applications for specific research projects; Develop, document, and maintain Web-driven database applications for administrative needs, particularly electronic office and content management functions in DRI's Intranet;  Maintain and enhance existing Web applications, including credit card registration, work requests, timesheet and leave balance tracking, and network traffic applications; Provide programming information and debugging services to other Web support personnel; Perform other programming and database work as assigned.  DRI offers competitive salaries and an excellent fringe benefits package (see Benefits Summary link on our Web sit at: www.dri.edu/Admin/HR/benefits.htm). Support for ongoing education and professional workshops is also available.

Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, or physical science; minimum of two years experience programming for Web-based applications using C, JavaScript, and Perl; minimum two years experience designing and implementing SQL-based databases on Unix-based servers; three years experience with creating Web pages, including working directly with HTML code. Applicant must demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to work effectively with people of widely diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and temperaments. Must be able to independently learn new skills and technologies and keep current with the state of computing technology. Ability to provide thorough documentation of source code and database structures is required. Finally, must be able to work as an integral member of a small computer support team.  Preferred: Master's degree in computer science or related field; knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following: C++, Perl, Python, Tcl, PHP, Java, CORBA; experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL databases; knowledge of and experience with Unix system-level programming and scripts. A background in development of scientific applications is also desirable.

TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until semi-finalists are determined. You must submit current resume, contact information for three references,
and a cover letter detailing how you meet our education and experience requirements. Refer to Position # 10-030. Any submittal that does not meet
all of these requirements will not be considered. Mail materials to:
HR Department, DRI
2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV 89512
Email MSWord compatible attachments to: recruit@dri.edu
Fax application materials to: (775) 673-7339
Web: www.dri.edu, Phone: (775) 673-7431
The DRI is an AA/EEO employer. We employ only U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S.

-- Posted 12/10/03

Mercator Developer, Chicago, IL (Loop), Banking Inductry, start ASAP, ends 3/31/04, Hourly Pay of $40-$50/HR  (or current market rates).

Serve as a senior/experienced Mercator and Java developer on an established development team implementing a payments system processing hub.  The client's Unix (AIX) environment utilizes Java as well as Mercator 6.x with an Oracle Database, communicating via MQ Series.  
Experience with publishing shared services using web services (EJB, SOAP, UDDI, etc) under Websphere as well as IP or MQ series techniques required.  Mercator Information Broker 6.x, Mercator Inside Payments (formerly known as GSS) and knowledge of wires systems and networks (Fedwire and SWIFT) experience a significant plus.  Must work well in a team environment, often with minimum supervision, and communicate well with others.
We can consider candidates who do not current reside in Chicago providing they are willing to be presented "as if" they are local (need no T&L expenses).  Also, anyone we submit for this must be a US Citizen or have an approved Green Card work authorization.

E-mail a current Word version of your resume to:  carl@divtel.com.
Carl Guse, DTI
1112 S. Wabash, #500, Chicago, IL 60605
(312)385-3503 - phone, (312)362-9272 - fax, carl@divtel.com, www.divtel.com

-- Posted 12/10/03

A Fortune 500 corporation is seeking experienced software or firmware development engineering Managers and Directors for several senior level positions within their organization.  Throughout the 1990s, the corporation has performed well and is experiencing solid growth.  Salaries range from low $100ks to upper $100ks.

Requirements: a minimum of 8 years total experience.  Prefer individuals who have been or are currently in a engineering Manager, Sr. Manager or Director level position. Must have at least 5 years of software or firmware development experience in a new product environment (not in a information systems environment). Must have project management experience. Must have a minimum of 2 years department management (with direct reports) experience. Must have a history of promotions and accomplishments.  Must have BS degree in a computer related technical discipline. MBA or MS preferred. Marketing or Business Development experience cannot substitute for the required 5 years product development experience.
Relevant industries include Telecom, Electronic, Computer, Military/Defense, Healthcare, Medical. 
Interested individuals should send a resume or their daytime phone contact information to WRSSEARCH@aol.com

-- Posted 12/10/03

An industry leading global corporation  is seeking an Applications Manager (QAD, PROGRESS).  The Applications Manager will be expected to manage the ongoing support and maintenance request for the business and manage a team of programmer/analysts. Responsibilities include the hands on management of the development, testing, maintenance, documentation and support of all business related applications.  The candidate must possess a solid understanding of QAD, Progress, database technology, application development methodologies, and package selection and implementation exposure in a Manufacturing and / or Distribution industry. BS degree and at least 5 years IT experience required. Salary $80k - $95k.
Interested individuals should send their daytime phone contact information or a resume to postinquiry@aol.com 

 

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WEB RELATED JOBS

Data Analyst / Computer Specialist - *12/10/03

The Division of Atmospheric Sciences at the Desert Research Institute, Reno, Nevada, is seeking a Data Analyst/Computer Specialist to assist our Atmospheric and Dispersion Modeling Program.  The principal assignments for the position include: Atmospheric and air dispersion modeling and data analysis; System administration and user support; Application development related to atmospheric and air dispersion modeling.  Aditional assignments include: Web page
development and maintenance; Technical assistance in writing proposals, reports, and general documentation.  The salary range for this grade 27 Technologist position is $30,772.00 to $41,277.00 annually, with an excellent benefits package. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: An Associate Degree in either a physical or computer science; minimum one year experience doing scientific research analysis, system administration, and application development; experience with MM5 and RAMS atmospheric modeling systems and ISC3, Calpuff, and WYNDvalley air dispersion models; experience in Windows and UNIX system administration; knowledge of FORTRAN, C, and Java programming languages.  Preferred: Experience working in academic setting; experience in designing, assembling, operating, and maintaining Linux clusters; familiarity with web design languages and software (e.g. HTML, JavaScript, JSP, PHP, SQL, Perl, Dreamweaver); experience in using Matlab and IDL for scientific computation and visualization.
TO APPLY: Review of applications will continue until semi-finalists are determined. The following materials are required: A cover letter describing how your qualifications meet the position requirements, a DRI application form, and current contact information for three references. Refer to position #21-013 and send materials to:
HR Department, DRI
2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV 89512
Email MSWord compatible attachments to: recruit@dri.edu
Fax application materials to: (775) 673-7339
Web: www.dri.edu, Phone: (775) 673-7431
The DRI is an AA/EEO employer. We employ only U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S.

Senior Web Developer - *12/10/03

Salary:  $55,725-74,300 per year depending on experience

Work as a member of and provide technical leadership to a small web application development team throughout all phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) --- to implement new features, test enhancements, install changes, and support the application in a production environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Gather and analyze functional, technical, operational, and security requirements and processes
* Identify and document impacts to software where changes are of medium-to-high complexity
* Design technical solutions for medium-to-large sized projects
* Estimate the efforts needed to complete the necessary changes
* Develop, modify, and maintain custom application software according to detailed specifications
* Configure and maintain 3rd party application software packages
* Plan and execute integration tests and performance/load tests
* Perform Unit, Integration, Performance, and User Acceptance Testing of software changes
* Create and execute an Implementation plan
* Work with the IT Manager. Webmaster, NT Tech Support, Production Control, and/or other groups to move the changes to production
* Analyze and correct defects found and reported in production environment
* Update system documentation
* Provide on-going support of applications as necessary
* Create work plans for medium-to-large sized projects
* Evaluate and recommend purchases of vendor tools and software
* Provide guidance to / coordinate the efforts of small project teams (< 5 people) and mentor junior-level developers
* Offer input to performance reviews of junior-level developers
* Create standards and procedures for development teams e.g. coding standards, source code management procedures, etc.

 EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or the equivalent work-related experience.
* 3+ years of demonstrated work experience within the Windows NT or Windows 2000 environment and utilities.
* 3+ years of demonstrated Project Management experience on projects of various complexity;  Proven ability to implement and adhere to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
* 1+ years of demonstrated work experience involving 3rd party vendor evaluation and selection and 3rd party package evaluation, selection, and implementation
* 1+ years of demonstrated work experience involving the use of software consultants/contractors for staff augmentation purposes and turnkey solutions
* 5+ years of demonstrated work experience developing web sites with the following web technologies:
o Active Server Pages
o Crystal Reports
o HTML
o Internet Information Server (Version 4.0 or above)
o Javascript
o MS SQL Server  (Version 7.0 or above)
o Oracle     (Version 7.3 or above)
o VB Script
o Visual Basic   (Version 6.0 or above)

* 3+ years of demonstrated work experience with the following tools:
o Microsoft Visual Studio (or Visual InterDev)
o Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
* Macromedia Dreamweaver or other web authoring tool

* 5+ years of demonstrated work experience with the following tools:
o MS Access
o MS Excel
o MS PowerPoint
o MS Project
o MS Word
o Visio

* 1+ years of demonstrated work experience with the following tools:
o ActiveX controls
o Adobe Photoshop
* Experience with automated testing tools and/or web load balancing tools
o Macromedia Fireworks
o SA-File Up
* Excellent analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
* Proven ability to lead small team of developers
* Flexibility in hours and days worked

Optional Skills:

* Prior experience in Banking or Financial Services
* Experience with IBM Mainframe technologies in an OS/390 environment
* Experience with C or C++
* Knowledge of Java, Java Applets, Java Servlets, or Enterprise Java Beans
* Experience using automated software testing tools and/or load balancing tools

Please forward your resume and include the job code 5743bkal to Kerry.Lewandowski@providentbank.com. There is no relocation offered for any of the following positions.

Infrastructure Management Group Supervisor - *12/10/03

The Kroger Co. currently has an opening for a supervisory management position in our Infrastructure Management Group.  The selected candidate will supervise a team of nine people supporting functions of Websphere Administration and Architecture, ColdFusion Administration, Portal project management and business analysis.  The position will report to the General Manager of Web Architecture & EITA. 

DUTIES:
Personnel administration for staff including reviews, salary administration, career and skill development. General administrative duties, including management reporting, budget control. Overall team project ownership including initiation, monitoring, planning and control. Develop and communicate enterprise architectural strategies for e-commerce and e-business applications using Internet and Intranet technologies.   Develop standards and procedures for Enterprise Computing Standards.  Provide architecture consulting to business projects to ensure web architectural guidance and compliance.  Support and implement web infrastructure components for the corporate and business unit development environment; provide day-to-day developer support.

REQUIREMENTS:
Robust people skills; a proven leader. Proven skills in guiding the web architectural direction and strategy for a large enterprise and ability to communicate it to business and management levels. E-business and e-commerce experience highly desirable. Proven decision making abilities; must be able to understand the enterprise goals and match proper technology to address tactical and long-term issues.  Technically oriented—must have experience with J2EE development and execution environment and knowledge of networking principals and supporting architectures and products, e.g. caching, monitoring, testing, performance, fail-over, load balancing, security, web analytics. Experience in leading a strategy group and support group.  Experience in capital budget planning and administration. Demonstrated expertise in medium to large-size project management and planning skills is required. Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills is required.  Good oral communication and technical writing skills.
 If you are interested in this position, please contact Pamela Gewin via fax: (513) 762-4110 or email pamela.gewin@kroger.com.

E-Business System Administrator - *12/10/03

Local client in Georgetown, KY is seeking an Infrastructure ebusiness System Administrator.  The administrator will be responsible for detailed troubleshooting and assisting with design of eBusiness infrastructure components in an Enterprise environment. Focus will be on authentication & authorization of web based application users. 
This includes secure access to Internet facing applications in an Enterprise layered DMZ network.  The position will include detailed knowledge of Enterprise Security using Netegrity Siteminder & Novell eDirectory, Digital Certificates, Encryption, & Reverse Proxy.

This will be a 12+ month long assignment.  An ideal candidate is required to have 3-5 years experience administering and troubleshooting an Enterprise authentication & authorization solution.  Experience with Web Hosting and Single Sign On in Enterprise environment including Performance Optimization in addition to Netegrity Siteminder.  An understanding & experience of SSL Encryption & Digital Certificates as well as System/Network administration for web-based platforms and infrastructures.

Candidates must be available to work immediately within the United States.  Candidates represented by third parties will not be considered at this time. Local Candidates preferred.

Required Skills: PKI & Microsoft Enterprise Architecture, Websphere & Peoplesoft
Preferred:  Novell eDirectory, AstraLoad web testing tool, IBM*  IBM MQ Messaging
Length:  12 months

Phone: 513-619-5900, Fax: 513-619-5904, Email:  Cincyjobs@resolvitresources.com
Please include the Job ID number with any correspondence.

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JOB FAIRS

February 21, 2004: Raytheon Job Fair, Radisson LAX
Openings in Tucson and So. Calif.
You may send a resume @ http://www.rayjobs.com

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JOB TIPS

How to Avoid Unforced Errors in Your Job Search

    -- Reprinted from: net-temps.com

 

Are you secretly sabotaging your hunt for a new job?  You may be if you’re making any of the 5 mistakes I'll share with you. The following blunders are all taken from real-life job searches gone bad.  Avoid them and get hired faster!

 

Unforced Error #1: Misspellings and Grammatical Gaffes

It may sound like a broken record, but for the record, here it is again: errors in spelling and punctuation can kill your job search faster than Raid on a cockroach.

Here are two recent examples from my email in-box:

  1. A cover letter with the year wrong (employers will think: Did you miss that day in first grade when they taught dates?)

  2. A resume with the heading, "Professional Skills" misspelled as, "Professional Shills" (thus creating an unintentionally hilarious statement that torpedoed the document).

The solution is simple.

Have not one but two trusted friends read your resumes and cover letters. Tell them to pay close attention to your name, phone number, address and the headings in your documents -- most mistakes happen there.

 

Unforced Error #2:  The Answering Machine From Hell

I got an email 10 days ago from a man, distraught because he'd been looking for a management job for over a year. So I called him to give encouragement.

This was the greeting on his answering machine: "Howdy! We’re out chasing the horses around probably, but we'll be sure to call you back after we kick the mud off our shoes. Yessiree. Buh-bye!"

Would you offer a management job to the creator of that comic masterpiece? Me neither.

So, what does your voicemail say about you? Is it professional and courteous, or a rambling mess, with barking dogs and music in the background? Either way, it may be the first impression employers get when they call you.

Don't kid around.

 

Unforced Error #3: No Answering Machine At All

Almost as bad as a silly greeting is no answering machine at all. Because most employers will call you between 9 and 5. If you’re not home and they can't leave a message, they'll call someone else.

Solution: if you don't have an answering machine, spend the 20 bucks and get one today.

And if you use a dial-up modem to surf the Internet, call your phone company and get voicemail service that prevents callers from getting a busy signal. That way, if someone in your home is on the Internet for an hour or two, employers can still get through and leave you a message.

 

Unforced Error #4: An Immature Email Address

Every week, I get at least one email from someone with an address like cooldaddy1969@hotmail.com or hire-me-please@yahoo.com

Again, why kid around with your career? Get a professional-looking email handle and use it for all job search correspondence.

 

Unforced Error #5: Unresolved Anger

This is perhaps the most insidious form of self-sabotage, requiring the most effort to correct.

I've counseled at least two people this year who, despite a bang-up resume and stellar qualifications, keep failing at interviews.

In each case, these job hunters had been laid off under bad circumstances - they felt wronged and angry as a result. Problem: that anger came through loud and clear each time they were asked why they left their last employer. And their interviews went downhill from there.

Are you harboring feelings of ill will toward your last boss? If so, it may be causing you to interview poorly. Solutions? You could consult a career coach, pour out your feelings to a trusted friend or counselor, or even write a letter to that manager you’re mad at -- then burn the letter.

By avoiding these 5 job-hunting blunders, you can prevent the sort of "unforced errors" that prolong your search unnecessarily.

-Kevin Donlin

Copyright © 2003 by Kevin Donlin. Kevin Donlin owns and operates Guaranteed Resumes. Since 1995, he has provided resumes, cover letters and online job-search assistance to clients on five continents.

 

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RESUME TIPS

4 Resume Tips From Career Pros

    -- Reprinted from: net-temps.com

What if you could talk to four hiring professionals and ask them what they REALLY wanted to see in your resume?

Do you think that might give you an advantage in your job search?

I spoke to recruiters and career experts from across America and convinced them to share their best advice with you.

So, without further ado, here are four tips from career experts to help you write a better resume – and get hired!

  1. Research the company and customize your resume

    In this job market, too many candidates are chasing too few openings. That means you must differentiate yourself. And a great way to do that is to customize every resume, to clearly target the positions you apply for.

    "I advise all candidates to send out no generic resumes. Make sure you include keywords from the job postings online or from the newspaper – this can grab employers' attention and keep them reading," says Felix Lin, a recruiting professional at Los Angeles-based Marclin Group (www.marclingroup.com).

    So carefully match your resume to job postings, to make sure your resume hits all the hot buttons in every ad you respond to.

    In addition, research target companies using www.google.com, www.hoovers.com and your network of contacts. The more you know, the better you can tailor your resume to appeal to hiring managers.

    "You want to know what kind of management style will be a good fit at your target employer. If you have contacts there, find out what happened to the person you'll be hired to replace. Were they fired, promoted, what? Use any advantage you can get – you have to research companies like there’s no tomorrow," says Lin.

  2. Showcase your achievements

    When writing your resume, shoot off your big guns early. Because if you start off slow, employers may never finish reading.

    "Top career accomplishments and awards should be at the top of page one for impact, not buried on page two," says Ron McManmon, a former recruiter and currently Executive VP of Bend, Oregon-based Careeradex, Inc. (www.careeradex.com).

    For best results, mention at least 2-3 of your top achievements within the top third of page one -- this is the most valuable real estate in your resume.

    You can include your achievements in a Profile or Qualifications Summary section, with 4 or 5 bulleted paragraphs, each one or two lines long. Bullets make for easy reading and allow you to make your best points quickly.

  3. Break up long text

    "Avoid paragraph forms that are text heavy and hard on the eyes. Bullet points definitely make for easier reading," says Rick Fox, Branch Manager at Edina, Minn.-based Princeton Search (www.mrimpls.com).

    My own rule of thumb is to break all paragraphs longer than three lines into two or more shorter, bulleted sections.

    Here's just one "before" and "after" example from a recent resume that crossed my desk, with grammar and punctuation improved as well.

    BEFORE

    Administrator of a 40-node local area network utilizing Windows NT primary domain model, integrated with a Novell Netware server for GroupWise E-mail access. Windows NT Server 4.0 provided DHCP-TCP/IP services for the intranet, as well as account validation, and management of shared resources. Windows NT Workstation 4.0 provided access to the domain.

    AFTER

    * Administered 40-node LAN running Windows NT primary domain, integrated with a Novell Netware server for GroupWise E-mail access.

    * Managed Windows NT Server 4.0 (DHCP-TCP/IP for intranet, account validation, and shared resource management) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (domain access).

     

  4. Stay within two pages

    "The initial review of a resume is very brief -- as little as 13 seconds. We look for several items, including companies worked for, job titles and timeline. These should all be prominently displayed," says Doug Binning, President of Minneapolis-based Upstart Solutions (www.upstartsolutions.com).

    A good rule of thumb is to limit your resume to two pages at most. "The attention span of resume reviewers is notoriously short," adds Binning.

    Anything that doesn't make the cut can be used to create supplemental documents, listing your projects and prior experience in detail.

    Bring these supplements to the job interview, where you can use them to expand on your resume.

Best of luck to you!

-Kevin Donlin


copyright (c) 2003 by Kevin Donlin
Kevin Donlin owns and operates Guaranteed Resumes. Since 1995, he has provided resumes, cover letters and online job-search assistance to clients on five continents.

 

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