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We are Looking for a Java Tech Lead, NYC, bonus and benefits

Friday, May 29th, 2009

We’re looking for Technical leads with solid experience in Java and RIA technologies and a strong desire to learn and apply new technologies in working systems.

We are a cutting edge technology consulting firm that focuses on Web 2.0 system development.  Our clients include top Fortune 500 companies and startup Web 2.0 companies.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who thrive on challenging work in a startup environment, with a strong dedication to delivering innovative applications utilizing the latest technologies.

Technical Lead

Technical Leads are a key leader member of the project team. This person will be responsible for overall system solution including working with developers in designing parts of the system, leading investigation of new technologies in the solution design and mentoring developers both on- and off-shore. Their responsibilities differ depending on the phase of the engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Working with the Project Manager to create project estimates and a project plan
  • Providing insight into complexity of business features, user interface design and create solutions that reduce technical complexity while maximizing business and user benefits
  • Guiding and leading technologists to create the system and detailed technical design
  • Investigating new technologies and guiding developers to assist in investigation
  • Assure team uses best practices in design and implementation of the system
  • Review proposed solutions by senior developers and guide them toward an elegant implementation
  • Communicate designs and technical requirements with off-shore technical team and manage implementation of the overall system

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years experience developing database-driven, web applications in Java and RIA technologies
  • Experience creating estimates of implementation as well as project timelines
  • Strong Object Oriented Design and experience developing high-performance systems and web sites (caching, performance, messaging, serialization, etc)
  • Strong understanding of the systems development life cycle and deep understanding of code manipulation and optimization issues
  • Experience in leading a team of developers and mentoring team members
  • Hands on experience of working on Linux/Unix environments
  • Hands on experience in open source technologies like Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc and developing applications in a J2EE environment
  • Experience with open source RIA web development toolkits and frameworks such as Flex, Prototype, Scriptaculous, Dojo, etc.
  • Knowledge of RDBMS database design and performing data extractions, conversions and manipulations.  Worked with at least one of the following: Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
  • Ability to clearly communicate ideas and technical decisions

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We Are Hiring! 3 Technical Consultants

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

We are looking for the following people to fill our technical consultant openings. If you or perhaps someone you know is interested, please pass this information on to them. For these positions we are open to splits with other agencies.                 

 

Project Manager – Somerset, NJ

Pharmaceutical company seeking a Project Manager.

·         Must have MS Project and know JD Edwards inside and out.

·         Will be responsible the analysis of the system.

·         Must be able to analyze the system, test the environment and find out what it does simply by looking at it.

·         Must be able to record analysis in detail for the project plan.

·         This position will require global travel.

·         Extensive pharmaceutical experience a MUST.

 

JD Edwards Validation Consultant – Somerset, NJ

2 Openings

Pharmaceutical company seeking several JD Edwards Validation Consultants.

·         Must know JD Edwards inside and out. 

·         Will be responsible for validation, modules, security and documentation.

·         This position will require global travel.  Extensive pharmaceutical experience a MUST.

 

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Effectively Network in Your Underwear

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Today’s post is once again written by guest blogger, Heather Gardner whose blog can be found at http://heathergardner.wordpress.com/. She is a Web 2.0 maven and recruiter.

It sounds like everyone’s worse nightmare…. You go to the office and suddenly realize you’re just wearing underpants, or worse nothing at all. I think we’ve all had that dream, am I right?

But, in reality it doesn’t really matter how you’re dressed to effectively present yourself in the best positive light. From the comfort of your home (wearing whatever), simply get involved and brand yourself as the expert that you want to be.
Here’s how I roll in my knickers:
LinkedIn:
With my recently updated profile I am branding myself as a professional recruiter, web 2.0 maven and blogger. By getting involved in the LinkedIn discussions groups that are geared toward my future career goals I am proactively building and adding to my professional network. I’m not done there with Q&A as my next stop on the cyber train. Taking it a step further will hopefully include endorsements to add to my credibility. You can keep up with my professional progress on LinkedIn by checking me out on my LinkedIn here: – and hey, let’s connect direct!

Facebook:
Reconnect with all those old friends from High School, old friends and even some foe. If you are like me, many of your friends are in the working world now and would love to catch-up. You’d be surprised where this site will take you so keep an open mind. Facebook is a growing in number of users and groups so there is always a wealth of opportunity to cyber network for those savvy enough.

Some of the Facebook groups are geared toward knowledge sharing while others post job openings, event info and other great knowledge. It’s a great place to find people outside of your LinkedIn network and have web 2.0 conversations.  Add me as your friend here and remember DON’T post those photos of you in your underwear.

Twitter:
There is nothing like a “little” chit chat here and there. I love having mini dialogues with professionals in my network. It’s quick, it’s easy and I can do it anywhere now with the Twitter mobile app. I am constantly amazed at the wealth of information shared on Twitter. If you haven’t been able to figure out how to make it effective, let’s connect here - give it a chance before discounting it as a generational thing. After all, Oprah & Martha Stewart are doing it.

Blog Comments & Discussions:
What’s a blog without comments? Really, it just becomes another publication. Blogging is all about conversations, commentary and creating discussions. Sign up for your favorite blogs and leave replies. Even if it’s just to say “good job” or add to the post, comment! Bloggers appreciate knowing that someone is reading and taking the time to add value to their posts. I personally love it! Give it a try and see what happens by posting a comment to this post below.
Meetup.com:
Haven’t heard of Meetup.com yet? Not enough people use Meetup.com. This is an excellent tool for finding face to face networking events AND create another mode of online networking. I see many people from my Meetup groups who post announcements and other great info without actually attending anything in person. It is however a real treat to meet online and then see the person at some point! If you don’t believe me, try it out for yourself! If you want to add me as a friend on Meetup.com, I can be found here:

So are you ready to start networking in your underwear with me?

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Dear Recruiter on Twitter

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Today’s question is from @MsAlexander:  What are the most in demand career fields to be in right now and what does it take to beat out competition?

My answer:

Right off the top of my head, I can come up with two careers, but both require many years of education and are not immediate fixes. No one can become a Registered Nurse or a Cisco Engineer with a CCIE on a moment’s notice. If you are asking for someone just beginning or returning to school, nursing or the information technology field is still strong. To stand out, getting the most recognized certifications in the IT field after your degree is a good start.

Instead, someone asking this question should be taught how to utilize the internet to find jobs that interest them and that they can do right now. Do you want a career that won’t be in jeopardy in a few years? How about doing a search for jobs that are outsourced?

Do you want to work in a certain city? Going to the job aggregator sites, like www.simplyhired.com or www.indeed.com will let you search for location and/or careers. What you can tell from these sites are what companies are still hiring and for what positions. Utilize the news search feature on the search engines, too.

I would love to hear other answers to this question.

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Dear Recruiter On Twitter

Monday, May 18th, 2009

This next question is from @shaktispace and as a fellow entrepreneur, I have had the same difficulty.

She asks, “How can I sum up my 6 years of entrepreneurship as an asset instead of a hole in my career when I have gained business acumen, sales and management experience, etc?”

My answer is:

You can do two things. One is to change the focus of your resume slightly for each position that you apply for to accentuate the skills you have gained as a business owner to match the keywords in the job description.

The second is to use your business skills to network like crazy. There will always be some companies and people that you cannot convince in a resume and cover letter that your hard won experience is just what they need to fill the position. Very often your resume is scanned by a junior employee or machine to weed you out. You can just get so far with a resume or cover letter alone. Sometimes, cover letters are not even read. There are too many applicants to give each one such a careful review. Often companies do not want someone who could learn the position quickly, but someone who has done what they are looking for exactly, and for the last few years.

So, use the creativity that made you start a business and network both online and in person.

You have to be just that more persistent and I speak from personal experience.

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@TheCareer100 Must-Follow Mavens on Twitter

Friday, May 15th, 2009

The following is a guest post from Ryon Harms, the founder of the http://thesocialexec.com/ and @TheCareer100. I thought it is such a cool idea and I am on the list! I have included his entire post which explains @TheCareer100:

On my last post, I offered 9 tips to get you started on Twitter. If you took my advice you’re probably reaching the, “So now what?” phase of your Twitter experience. A critical step beyond that all too common initial bewilderment is to quickly identify those powerful voices that can help you convert the overwhelming amounts of information on Twitter into a career-changing competitive advantage.

To that end, I’m please to announce the launch of @TheCareer100, a hand-picked collection of the 100 most influential personal branding gurus, power networkers, resume and interview experts, job boards and fellow executives on Twitter. If you’re new to Twitter, I hope you’ll find this list an invaluable resource for quickly getting up to speed on the who’s who of career management. I expect that even veteran Twitter’ers will find some undiscovered gems.

@TheCareer100 is a dynamic directory, meaning that as new voices emerge they will replace existing members. In fact, moving forward I’ll be looking to all of you for recommendations on who to add next. To submit recommendations simply email them to thecareer100@gmail.com. New additions will be announced via tweets through @TheCareer100 along with monthly member highlights and retweets, so be sure to follow us too.

As the name suggests, @TheCareer100 will never follow more than 100 people. Capping the list will help keep it fresh and dynamic for years to come. Listing them on Twitter, rather than on this static blog post, also makes it easier to click “follow” straight down the list. I recommend following everybody and then filtering folks out if they aren’t relevant to your career goals.

If you still haven’t joined Twitter, this is your opportunity. Knowing who to follow is half the battle. Following this list of 100 career mavens will allow you to listen in on some of the masters before you decide to join the conversation. Click here to get started: www.twitter.com/thecareer100.

P.S. It’s been a month since my last blog post. In that time I’ve added a few tools to make it easier to share this blog with your friends and colleagues. I also spent quite a bit of time doing my due diligence on these 100 career mavens. I hope you’ll find it was worth the wait.

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What Question Have You Always Wanted To Ask A Recruiter?

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Yesterday, I was having a tough time trying to come up with my next blog post. So, I asked my twitter connections what question would they ask a recruiter if they could. I got some wonderful responses. I will answer each one of them, so if you have a question, add them to the comments section below.

I decided I am going to start an advice column here, once in awhile. A “Dear Audrey” column, like the famous “Dear Abby” column, but for job hunting and career advice.

The first question is from @MCP85 (Tony Jones) Do they check out a person’s social media persona, check them on facebook, twitter, their blogs? Can it effect the decision?

My Answer:

Did a very fast Google search for “Do hiring managers check online” and I found a survey quickly from September 2008, that 22% percent do check online profiles for candidates they are thinking of hiring. The number may be higher now or in other surveys, but why take a chance?

If a manager is checking online, of course if they find something negative it may affect the decision. So, if you are contemplating posting something you wouldn’t want your mother to see, don’t post it. If you have posted it, think about changing your privacy settings or removing it. What you post online stays forever, including tweets from twitter. Most recruiters I know are very resourceful when they want to find out information on the internet. Personally, I don’t check too much due to time constraints, but have seen things that were memorable for the wrong reasons about a candidate I was considering.

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A New Job Board: HireFinders

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

We are starting a new job board with some very fun, creative features. We are planning a beta launch in Summer 2009.

In the meantime, you can visit our coming soon page and if you like, apply to be a beta tester. If you would like to receive updates on our job board’s progress, you can enter your email address there. I would love your feedback on our logo and our tagline: Play. Network. Find a Job. Take a look at http://www.hirefinders.com .

What do you think our unique features will be on this new job board?

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Have Hiring Managers Stopped Reaching Out To You On The Job Boards?

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

When you first started looking for a new position, recruiters and hiring managers were reaching out to you frequently, now there is no activity. Is it the job market or could it be

Today’s Tip:

Refresh your resume on the job boards.

When I go in to Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder and other job boards as a recruiter, I am given the option to see only resumes that are posted within the last 90, 60, 30, 7, or 1 day. This gives me a way to narrow my search and hopefully not see the same resumes again and again. But what if you have posted your resume 2 weeks ago and a hiring manager does a search for only the last 3 days? Your resume won’t turn up in the search results.

So, refresh your resume if you are still job hunting. This is a little trick that will get your resume seen more and just might get you a new job.

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Some Ways to Use Twitter to Speed Up Your Job Search

Monday, May 11th, 2009

This article is going to assume you already use twitter and have some followers. So, you can post a tweet in 140 characters saying what type of position you are looking for and hope that the right person is listening, but there are other things you can do and that’s

Today’s Tip:

Use twitter search to find out what companies are looking for your skills.

There are so many ways to use twitter search, I will just give a few today and if you have others to add, I would love to hear from you here.

Go to twitter search and do a keyword search for your skills. Let’s say you are a JD Edwards expert, you can search for that or if that brings too many results, you can try narrowing it by searching “Looking for JD Edwards” or other modifiers. You can set up an RSS feed right from the search page. Twitter search can be found at http://search.twitter.com/ .

You could also set up alerts at one of the many companies that allow you to receive emails on your twitter search results. http://tweetbeep.com/ is one such company that does this. A good place to find many twitter applications is at http://twitdom.com/ .

Many companies and recruiters are tweeting jobs, you could search for the new hash tag #followhr and find recruiters and human resources experts to follow.

So, if you have used twitter in your job search, I would love to hear from you. If you have a great resource that uses twitter to post employment opportunities, please list them here.

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