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Plastic Technology Center , jobs

2008-09-28T01:01:00.000-07:00

Sales Engineers

Requirements: B.Sc in Chemical Engineering with at least 3years of experience in plastic field.

General Requirements:

Good communication and negotiation skills.

Excellent command of English language.

Good team management skills.

Dynamic and business oriented

Please send your resume to :

Ptc_ei@mfti.gov.eg

Tel:03-3307233,Fax:03-3325613

Online Learning Sounds Right For Me How do I choose a program

2008-09-28T01:00:00.000-07:00

Ready to dig into the details and choose the online college that best fits your needs and circumstances? Trying to choose the best online school for you? Wondering how to select a school online? Since geographic location is not part of the criteria, you literally have thousands of programs and online universities to choose from. However, you can’t depend on name recognition alone. Remember, online degree choices and schools vary in what they offer and how they deliver education. And price is not a reliable indication of an online university’s value. So here is some helpful information to help you choose the best online college for your online degree.

Start with Statistics

Track Record

An online university can have glitzy advertising about how easy it is to earn a degree, but its graduation and drop out rates tell the true story. If retention rates are low, it probably means students are not being taught well at that particular online school.

Experience

It has taken years for online universities to learn how to best design courses, train faculty, and serve online students. Quality institutions continuously learn about and develop new methodologies. Some major universities have the name recognition, but do their online programs have the recognition, too? Be sure to choose your online college carefully.

Number of Students in Classes

In face-to-face classes, you can see how many students the professor has to accommodate. Online universities who have a low student-to-teacher ratio will proudly publicize it. Those who cram online students on a teacher’s roster will keep it quiet.

Standards and Practices

When an online college promotes its standards and best practices for quality online education, there has to be some accountability. Ask about standards the online univerisity has adopted and then check out the organization that awarded them. Diploma mills are quite clever in assigning themselves accreditation and stamps of approval–caution is necessary if you want the best online degree available. You must take care in choosing an online college.

Will This Program Meet Your Needs? Does It Specialize in the Courses You Want?

Some online colleges are strong in business courses, others in engineering. Take the time to research each online degree program thoroughly and make sure it has what you need. Be sure to find out if the courses taught focus on what is currently relevant to that technical field—it won’t help you to graduate without the most up-to-date knowledge. When it comes to licensing or certification, it’s even more critical. If you take courses toward a license or certificate from an out-of-state online university, make sure the degree, license, or certificate is valid in the state in which you will use it. You have to consider all of these details when deciding how to select a school online.

What Is the Policy for Transferring Credits?

Transferring credits between institutions has gotten better since online education has become more accepted. However, not every institution will accept online credits.

What Happens if I Need to Leave a Course Partway Through?

For online students with jobs and families, life sometimes unexpectedly gets in the way of studies and the only way to deal with it is to leave a course. Before enrolling, ask what provisions the online degree program makes if you have to drop a course in the middle. Can you get a refund? What are the policies for readmission?

Does the Online Degree Program Have Services for Students with Disabilities?

A program’s brochures, Web site, and course catalog can give you a lot of information on how the online degree program handles accessibility issues. Some programs have a disabilities coordinator. Ask about policies and accessibility. What kinds of accommodations can students with disabilities expect, such as taking longer to complete tests?

Consider Who Will Teach You: How Do Teachers Respond to Students?

Every teacher has a different teaching style but in online classes, how each teacher teaches is crucial. Student success, in part, depends on the instructor at online universities. Ask questions such as “How long have faculty members taught online?” and “How long does it take to get homework back?” and “Do professors answer e-mail frequently?”

If at all possible, view a portion of the online course before deciding to take it. Note the instructor’s writing and teaching style and expectations. Be sure there is a clear plan for content presentation, interactivity, communication, and assessment.

How Are the Teachers Trained to Teach Online?

Find out how much emphasis an online college gives to training since institutions have very different ways to train. For-profit online institutions usually have control over faculty members and can require their training. However, in institutions with a strong tradition of faculty and/or union control, such training may be suggested but not required.

Are Teachers Certified and Experienced in Their Fields?

Some online universities use adjunct faculty members who are practitioners in their fields. For instance, a marketing class in health administration might have the CEO of a health group or a person running the health-care system of a senior center develop and/or teach the class. Students would work with the CEO to develop a proactive marketing plan so that they not only learn information but also use it in real-life situations.

How Is the Curriculum Developed?

Don’t assume that just because a history teacher is a terrific professor in a face-to-face environment that he or she has any idea how to transfer that same course information to online classes. The design of an online course is crucial to student success because the physical cues and interaction of a face-to-face class must be built into the online environment. Well-designed courses combine the talents of faculty and professors, hands-on teachers, graphic designers, instructional designers, programmers, animators, and experts in web programs. All of these components are extremely important in providing successful online learning.

What Does a Well-Designed Course Look Like?

o Clear organization
o Clear goals and objectives
o Thorough instructions for all assignments and other course logistics
o Instructionally appropriate media (graphics, audio/video, animations, etc.)
o Opportunities for interaction
o Activities that encourage students to be active learners
o Student resources (library, tutoring, technical support, etc.)
o Clear content that’s easy to read and aesthetically pleasing

What Does a Poorly Designed Course Look Like?

o Unclear content organization, unclear navigation
o Incomplete or wrong information in the syllabus
o Unclear expectations and learning objectives
o Incomplete or missing instructions for class participation, homework assignments
o No clear communication plan
o Few opportunities for students to interact with other students, instructors, or the course material itself
o Poor content presentation (typos, errors, text-heavy and difficult-to-read materials, technical problems, etc.)
o Assistance and/or resources for students are incomplete or missing

*List created by Jennifer Freeman, Course Development Team Leader, University of Texas System TeleCampus

Are Student Services Set Up for Online Students?

Since you most likely can’t physically walk into an office to get what you need, services for online students are an essential component to your success and satisfaction. Though you have to be more of a self-advocate than a face-to-face student does, the online degree program you are considering should have someone designated who can help you or point you to someone who can, whether for financial aid, veterans’ affairs, or the library.

Look to see how clear and accessible information on the online school’s Web site is for prospective and current students. How responsive is the online degree program adviser to your calls or e-mails? Does the program provide toll-free numbers for assistance?

What You’ll Probably Ask a Student Advisor

o Is the degree program totally online? Students want to confirm if they are required to be on campus for some periods of time during the course.

o Is the degree the same? Students want to be sure their diploma doesn’t say something different from diplomas for on-campus students. Occasionally, a campus that is part of a consortium might have a different degree plan.

o Do I have to take entrance exams? Students assume that online education is different. Most likely you will need to complete campus admission requirements identical to face-to-face students.

o What degrees do you offer? Lots of online students think they should be able to get any degree that is offered for face-to-face students. Because of the use of development resources, not every institution can offer every on-campus degree online.

o How do I register? Each online program is different. The information for registering should be on each institution’s website.

o How long will it take to get my degree? How long it takes to complete the course work depends on whether the student attends full- or part-time, and on the requirements of the college.

o How will I be tested? Students want to know if they will have to take proctored exams and where their grades will come from. This information should be clear in the course information.

Will You Be Able to Get Tutoring and Mentoring Online?

Students who have been out of school for a long time have a learning curve to climb. Writing papers does not come easy. They get discouraged and feel they can’t keep up with the homework. Foreseeing the problems of many new online students, some online program providers contract out online tutoring services in math or English composition. Others have “dial-a-tutors” available in different languages for students.

Does the Library Provide Services for Online Students?

Students on campus spend a lot of time in the library. Digital libraries can be confusing for those not accustomed to them, so quality online programs have librarians dedicated to helping their online students acclimate to their system. What if you are looking for a specific journal? You should be able to get in touch with your institution’s librarian to find it online or have it mailed or delivered to you or a library near you. Faculty members teaching online courses should work with the librarians to make sure the resources needed for their classes are available online.

How Helpful Is the Help Desk and Other Technology Questions

Be sure to research the technical and technology requirements for online students at each online university you are considering. Some programs send enrolled students a CD with free software or provide all the materials needed to download from their Web site. A few require students to buy supplemental software, such as microphones. Your ISP should be able to support being online for long periods of time. You do not want to be halfway through an essay question and get bumped off because you have timed out. Ask if there is a tech fee. It is usually not much, but you will want to know about any extra fees.

Will You Get Tech Support When You Need It?

Online learning programs cannot afford to let students spend hours on the phone trying to fix a software hiccup. Since students tend to do assignments at odd hours, tech support should be available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Source: www.EducationOnline.com

your way to immigrate to usa

2008-09-28T00:57:00.000-07:00

Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration

Don’t you dream to live and work in USA, here is your chance to start a new life, now it is the time to catch 2009 Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration, below are the release of Office of the Spokesman.

Applications for the 2009 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery will be accepted between noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 3, 2007 and noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5) Sunday, December 2, 2007. Applicants may access the electronic Diversity Visa entry form at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/”>http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/during the registration period. Paper entries will not be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last week of the registration period to enter. Heavy demand may result in website delays. No entries will be accepted after noon EST on December 2, 2007.

The congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State and conducted under the terms of Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Section 131 of the Immigration Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-649) amended INA 203 provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants.” Section 203(c) of the INA provides a maximum of up to 55,000 Diversity Visas (DV) each fiscal year to be made available to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.

The annual DV program makes diversity immigrant visas available to persons meeting the simple, but strict, eligibility requirements. A computer-generated random lottery drawing chooses selectees for diversity visas. The visas, however, are distributed among six geographic regions with a greater number of visas going to regions with lower rates of immigration, and with no visas going to nationals of countries sending more than 50,000 immigrants to the United States over the period of the past five years. Within each region, no one country may receive more than seven percent of the available Diversity Visas in any one year.

For DV-2009, natives of the following countries are not eligible to apply because they sent a total of more than 50,000 immigrants to the United States over the period of the previous five years:

BRAZIL, CANADA, CHINA (mainland-born), COLOMBIA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, HAITI, INDIA, JAMAICA, MEXICO, PAKISTAN, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, RUSSIA, SOUTH KOREA, UNITED KINGDOM (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, and VIETNAM. Persons born in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan are eligible.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

To enter the DV lottery, you must be a native of one of the listed countries. See List Of Countries By Region Whose Natives Qualify, at the end of this media note.

Native of a country whose natives qualify: In most cases, this means the country in which you were born. However, there are two other ways you may be able to qualify. First, if you were born in a country whose natives are ineligible but your spouse was born in a country whose natives are eligible, you can claim your spouse’s country of birth provided both you and your spouse are on the selected entry, are issued visas and enter the United States simultaneously. Second, if you were born in a country whose natives are ineligible, but neither of your parentswas born there or resided there at the time of your birth, you may claim nativity in one of your parents’ country of birth if it is a country whose natives qualify for the DV-2009 program.

To enter the lottery, you must meet either the education or work experience requirement of the DV program.

Education or Work Experience: You must have EITHER a high school education or its equivalent, defined as successful completion of a 12-year course of elementary and secondary education; OR two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation requiring at least two years of training or experience to perform. The U.S. Department of Labor’s O*Net OnLine database will be used to determine qualifying work experience. For more information about qualifying work experience, see Frequently Asked Question #13.

If you cannot meet these requirements, you should NOT submit an entry to the DV program.

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING AN ENTRY TO DV-2009

The Department of State will only accept completed Electronic Diversity Visa (E-DV) Entry Forms submitted electronically at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/”>www.dvlottery.state.gov during the registration period.

All entries by an individual will be disqualified if more than ONE entry for that individual is received, regardless of who submitted the entry. You may prepare and submit your own entry, or have someone submit the entry for you.

A successfully registered entry will result in the display of a confirmation screen containing your name, date of birth, country of chargeability, and a date/time stamp. Please note that chargeability is defined in FAQ #1 below. You may print this confirmation screen for your records using the print function of your web browser.

Paper entries will not be accepted.

Your entry will be disqualified if all required photographs are not submitted. Recent photographs of the following people must be submitted electronically with the Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form:

you

your spouse

each unmarried child under 21 years of age, including all natural children as well as all legally-adopted children and stepchildren, even if a child no longer resides with you or you do not intend for a child to immigrate under the DV program

You do not need to submit a photo for a child who is already a U.S. citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident.

Group or family photographs will not be accepted; there must be a separate photograph for each family member . Failure to submit the required photographs for your spouse and each child will result in an incomplete entry to the E-DV system. The entry will not be accepted and must be resubmitted. Failure to enter the correct photograph of each individual in the case into the E-DV system will result in disqualification of the principal applicant and refusal of all visas in the case at the time of the visa interview.

A digital photograph (image) of you, your spouse, and each child must be submitted on-line with the E-DV Entry Form. The image file can be produced either by taking a new digital photograph or by scanning a photographic print with a digital scanner.

Entries are subject to disqualification and visa refusal for cases in which the photographs are not recent or have been manipulated or fail to meet the specifications explained below.

Instructions for Submitting a Digital Photograph (Image)

The image file must adhere to the following compositional specifications and technical specifications and can be produced in one of the following ways:

Taking a new digital image.

Using a digital scanner to scan a submitted photograph.

Compositional Specifications: The submitted digital image must conform to the following compositional specifications or the entry will be disqualified.

Head Position Person being photographed must directly face the camera.

Person being photographed must directly face the camera.Head of the person should not be tilted up, down, or to the side.

Head of the person should cover about 50% of the area of the photograph.

Background

Person being photographed should be in front of a neutral, light-colored background.

Dark or patterned backgrounds are not acceptable.

Focus

Photograph must be in focus.

Decorative Items

Photographs in which the person being photographed is wearing sunglasses or other items that detract from the face will not be accepted.

Head Coverings and Hats

Photographs of individuals wearing head coverings or hats are only acceptable if related to his/her religious beliefs, and even then, may not obscure any portion of the face of the applicant.

Photographs of individuals with tribal or other headgear not specifically religious in nature will not be accepted.

Photographs of military, airline, or other personnel wearing hats will not be accepted.
Photograph Composition

Colored photographs in 24-bit color depth are preferred to black and white or gray scale pictures in 24-bit color depth. Photographs may be down loaded from a camera into a file in the computer or they may be scanned into a file in the computer. If you are using a scanner, the settings must be for True Color or 24-bit color mode. Colored photographs or black and white (or gray scale) must be scanned at this setting for the requirements of the DV program. For black and white or grey scale photographs scanned in 24-bit color mode, only three colors or image bands are used, and the results will still be black, white and gray. See additional scanning requirements below.

Technical Specifications: The submitted digital photograph must conform to the following specifications or the system will automatically reject the E-DV Entry Form and notify the sender.

Taking a New Digital Image. If a new digital image is taken, it must meet the following specifications:

Image File Format: The image must be in the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) format.
Image File Size: The maximum image file size will be sixty-two thousand five hundred (62,500) bytes.
Image Resolution: 320 pixels high by 240 pixels wide.
Image Color Depth: 24-bit color [Note: Colored photographs are preferred, but black and white or grayscale photographs, if used, must be scanned in 24-bit color mode. Monochrome images (2-bit color depth), 8-bit color or 8-bit grayscale will not be accepted]

Scanning a Submitted Photograph. Before a photographic print is scanned, it must meet the following specifications:

Print Size: 2 inches by 2 inches (50mm x 50mm) square.
Print Color: A color image is preferable for the DV program. However a black and white or grayscale image may be used only with the 24-bit setting mode.

The photographic print must also meet the Compositional Specifications. If the photographic print meets the Print Size, Print Color, and Compositional Specifications, scan the print using the following scanner specifications.

Scanner Resolution: Scanned at a resolution of 150 dots per inch (dpi).
Image File Format: The image must be in the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) format.
Image File Size: The maximum image file size will be sixty-two thousand five hundred (62,500) bytes.
Image Resolution: 300 by 300 pixels.
Image Color Depth: 24-bit color [Note: Black and white or grayscale images must be used with 24-bit color depth. Monochrome images (2-bit color depth), 8-bit color or 8-bit grayscale will not be accepted]

THE ENTRY

There is only one way to enter the DV-2009 lottery. You must submit an Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form (E-DV Entry Form), which is accessible only at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/”>http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/>. Failure to complete the form in its entirety will disqualify the entry. Those who submit the E-DV entry will be asked to include the following information on the E-DV Entry Form. . Failure to complete the form in its entirety will disqualify the entry. Those who submit the E-DV entry will be asked to include the following information on the E-DV Entry Form.

1. FULL NAME - Last/Family Name, First Name, Middle name

2. DATE OF BIRTH - Day, Month, Year

3. GENDER - Male or Female

4. CITY WHERE YOU WERE BORN

5. COUNTRY WHERE YOU WERE BORN - The name of the country should be that which is currently in use for the place where you were born.

6. COUNTRY OF ELIGIBILITY OR CHARGEABILITY FOR THE DV PROGRAM - Your country of eligibility will normally be the same as your country of birth. Your country of eligibility is not related to where you live. If you were born in a country that is not eligible for the DV program, please review the instructions to see if there is another option for country of chargeability available for you. For additional information on chargeability, please review Frequently Asked Question #1 of these instructions.

7. ENTRY PHOTOGRAPH(S) - See technical information on photograph specifications. Make sure you include photographs of your spouse and all your children, if applicable. See Frequently Asked Question #11

8. MAILING ADDRESS - In Care Of, Address Line 1, Address Line 2, City/Town, District/Country/Province/State, Postal Code/Zip Code, Country

9. COUNTRY WHERE YOU LIVE TODAY

10. PHONE NUMBER (optional)

11. E-MAIL ADDRESS (optional)

12. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION YOU HAVE ACHIEVED, AS OF TODAY?

You must indicate which one of the following represents your own highest level of educational achievement: (1) Primary school only, (2) High school, no degree, (3) High school degree, (4) Vocational school, (5) Some university courses, (6) University degree, (7) Some graduate level courses, (8) Master degree, (9) Some doctorate level courses, and (10) Doctorate degree.

13. MARITAL STATUS - Unmarried, Married, Divorced, Widowed, Legally Separated

14. NUMBER OF CHILDREN : Entries must include the name, date and place of birth of your spouse and all natural children, as well as all legally-adopted children and stepchildren, who are unmarried and under the age of 21 (do not include children who are already U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents), even if you are no longer legally married to the child’s parent, and even if the spouse or child does not currently reside with you and/or will not immigrate with you. Note that married children and children 21 years or older are not eligible for the diversity visa. Failure to list all children who are eligible will result in disqualification of the principal applicant and refusal of all visas in the case at the time of the visa interview. SeeFrequently Asked Question #11.

15. SPOUSE INFORMATION - Name, Date of Birth, Gender, City/Town of Birth, Country of Birth, Photograph. Failure to list your spouse will result in disqualification of the principal applicant and refusal of all visas in the case at the time of the visa interview.

16. CHILDREN INFORMATION - Name, Date of Birth, Gender, City/Town of Birth, Country of Birth, Photograph: Include all children declared in question #14 above.

SELECTION OF APPLICANTS

The computer will select at random individuals from among all qualified entries. They will be notified by mail between May and July 2008 and will be provided further instructions, including information on fees connected with immigration to the U.S. Those selected in the random drawing are NOT notified by email. Those individuals NOT selected will NOT receive any notification. U.S. embassies and consulates will not be able to provide a list of successful entrants. Spouses and unmarried children under age 21 of successful entrants may also apply for visas to accompany or follow to join the principal applicant. DV-2009 visas will be issued between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

In order to receive a Diversity Visa to immigrate to the United States, those chosen in the random drawing must meet ALL eligibility requirements under U.S. law. Processing of entries and issuance of diversity visas to successful individuals and their eligible family members MUST occur by midnight on September 30, 2009. Under no circumstances can diversity visas be issued or adjustments approved after this date, nor can family members obtain diversity visas to follow to join the principal applicant in their case in the U.S. after this date.

Important Notice

No fee is charged for the electronic lottery entry in the annual DV program . The U.S. Government employs no outside consultants or private services to operate the DV program. Any intermediaries or others who offer assistance to prepare DV entries do so without the authority or consent of the U.S. Government. Use of any outside intermediary or assistance to prepare a DV entry is entirely at the entrant’s discretion.

A qualified entry submitted electronically directly by an applicant has an equal chance of being selected by the computer at the Kentucky Consular Center, as does an entry submitted electronically through a paid intermediary who completes the entry for the applicant. Every entry received during the lottery registration period will have an equal random chance of being selected within its region. However, receipt of more than one entry per person will disqualify the person from registration, regardless of the source of the entry.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1 . WHAT DO THE TERMS “ELIGIBILITY”, “NATIVE” AND “CHARGEABILITY” MEAN? ARE THERE ANY SITUATIONS IN WHICH PERSONS WHO WERE NOT BORN IN A QUALIFYING COUNTRY MAY APPLY?

Your country of eligibility will normally be the same as your country of birth. Your country of eligibility is not related to where you live. ” Native” ordinarily means someone born in a particular country, regardless of the individual’s current country of residence or nationality. For immigration purposes “native” can also mean someone who is entitled to be “charged” to a country other than the one in which he/she was born under the provisions of Section 202(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

For example, if you were born in a country that is not eligible for this year’s DV program, you may claim chargeability to the country where your derivative spouse was born, but you will not be issued a DV-1 unless your spouse is also eligible for and issued a DV-2, and both of you must enter the United States together with the diversity visas. In a similar manner, a minor dependent child can be “charged” to a parent’s country of birth.

Finally, if you were born in a country not eligible to participate in this year’s DV program, you can be “charged” to the country of birth of either of your parent as long as neither parent was a resident of the ineligible country at the time of the your birth. In general, people are not considered residents of a country in which they were not born or legally naturalized if they are only visiting the country, studying in the country temporarily, or stationed in the country for business or professional reasons on behalf of a company or government.

If you claim alternate chargeability, you must indicate such information on the E-DV electronic online entry form, question #6. Please be aware that listing an incorrect country of eligibility or chargeability (i.e. one to which you cannot establish a valid claim) may disqualify your entry.

2. ARE THERE ANY CHANGES OR NEW REQUIREMENTS IN THE APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR THIS DIVERSITY VISA REGISTRATION?

All DV-2009 lottery entries must be submitted electronically at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/”>http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/during the registration period. No paper entries will be accepted.

during the registration period. No paper entries will be accepted.

Several questions and options for answers have been added to DV-2009 to gather additional information.

Country where you live today?

What is the highest level of education you have achieved, as of today? You must choose one of the ten options indicating the highest level of education you have achieved: (1) Primary school only, (2) High school, no degree, (3) High school degree, (4) Vocational school, (5) Some university courses, (6) University degree, (7) Some graduate level courses, (8) Master degree, (9) Some doctorate level courses, and (10) Doctorate degree

“Legally Separated” replaces the term “Separated” used in previous DV programs as an option under the question “What is your marital status?” Legal separation means that a court has formally declared that you and your spouse are legally separated. Legal separation means that your spouse would not be eligible to immigrate as your derivative.

3. ARE SIGNATURES AND PHOTOGRAPHS REQUIRED FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER, OR ONLY FOR THE PRINCIPAL ENTRANT?

Signatures are not required on the Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form. Recent and individual photographs of you, your spouse and all children under 21 years of age are required. Family or group photographs are not accepted. Refer to the information on the photograph requirements on page 2 of this bulletin.

4. WHY DO NATIVES OF CERTAIN COUNTRIES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE DIVERSITY PROGRAM?

Diversity visas are intended to provide an immigration opportunity for persons from countries other than the countries that send large numbers of immigrants to the U.S. The law states that no diversity visas shall be provided for natives of “high admission” countries. The law defines this to mean countries from which a total of 50,000 persons in the Family-Sponsored and Employment-Based visa categories immigrated to the United States during the period of the previous five years. Each year, the USCIS adds the family and employment immigrant admission figures for the previous five years in order to identify the countries whose natives will be ineligible for the annual diversity lottery. Because there is a separate determination made before each annual E-DV entry period, the list of countries whose natives are not eligible may change from one year to the next.

5. WHAT IS THE NUMERICAL LIMIT FOR DV-2009?

By law, the U.S. diversity immigration program makes available a maximum of 55,000 permanent residence visas each year to eligible persons. However, the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) passed by Congress in November 1997 stipulates that beginning as early as DV-1999, and for as long as necessary, up to 5,000 of the 55,000 annually-allocated diversity visas will be made available for use under the NACARA program. The actual reduction of the limit by up to 5,000 diversity visas began with DV-2000 and is likely to remain in effect through the DV-2009 program.

WHAT ARE THE REGIONAL DIVERSITY VISA (DV) LIMITS FOR DV-2009?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines the DV regional limits for each year according to a formula specified in Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Once the USCIS has completed the calculations, the regional visa limits will be announced.

7. WHEN WILL ENTRIES FOR THE DV-2009 PROGRAM BE ACCEPTED?

The DV-2009 entry period will run through the registration period. Each year millions of people apply for the program during the registration period. The massive volume of entries creates an enormous amount of work in selecting and processing successful individuals. Holding the entry period during October, November, and December will ensure that selectees are notified in a timely manner, and gives both the visa applicants and our embassies and consulates time to prepare and complete cases for visa issuance. You are strongly encouraged to enter early in the registration period. Excessive demand at end of the registration period may slow the system down. No entries whatsoever will be accepted after noon EST Sunday, December 2, 2007.

8. MAY PERSONS WHO ARE IN THE U.S. APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM?

Yes, an applicant may be in the U.S. or in another country, and the entry may be submitted from the United States or from abroad.

9. IS EACH APPLICANT LIMITED TO ONLY ONE ENTRY DURING THE ANNUAL E-DV REGISTRATION PERIOD?

Yes, the law allows only one entry by or for each person during each registration period. Individuals for whom more than one entry is submitted will be disqualified . The Department of State will employ sophisticated technology and other means to identify individuals who submit multiple entries during the registration period. People submitting more than one entry will be disqualified and an electronic record will be permanently maintained by the Department of State. Individuals may apply for the program each year during the regular registration period.

10. MAY A HUSBAND AND A WIFE EACH SUBMIT A SEPARATE ENTRY?

Yes, a husband and a wife may each submit one entry if each meets the eligibility requirements. If either were selected, the other would be entitled to derivative status.

11. WHAT FAMILY MEMBERS MUST I INCLUDE ON MY E-DV ENTRY?

On your entry you must list your spouse , that is husband or wife, and all unmarried children under 21 years of age, with the exception of children who are already U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents. You must list your spouse even if you are currently separated from him/her, unless you are legally separated (i.e. there is a written agreement recognized by a court or a court order). If you are legally separated or divorced, you do not need to list your former spouse. You must list ALL your children who are unmarried and under 21 years of age, whether they are your natural children, your spouse’s children, or children you have formally adopted in accordance with the laws of your country, unless such child is already a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident. List all children under 21 years of age even if they no longer reside with you or you do not intend for them to immigrate under the DV program.

The fact that you have listed family members on your entry does not mean that they later must travel with you. They may choose to remain behind. However, if you include an eligible dependent on your visa application forms that you failed to include on your original entry, your case will be disqualified. This only applies to those who were family members at the time the original application was submitted, not those acquired at a later date. Your spouse may still submit a separate entry, even though he or she is listed on your entry, as long as both entries include details on all dependents in your family. See question #10 above.

12 . MUST EACH INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT HIS/HER OWN ENTRY, OR MAY SOMEONE ACT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON?

People may prepare and submit their own entries, or have someone submit the entry for them. Regardless of whether an entry is submitted by the individual directly, or assistance is provided by an attorney, friend, relative, etc., only one entry may be submitted in the name of each person and the entrant remains responsible for insuring that information in the entry is correct and complete. If the entry is selected, the notification letter will be sent only to the mailing address provided on the entry.

13. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION OR WORK EXPERIENCE?

The law and regulations require that every entrant must have at least a high school education or its equivalent or, within the past five years, have two years of work experience in an occupation requiring at least two years training or experience. A “high school education or equivalent” is defined as successful completion of a twelve-year course of elementary and secondary education in the United States or successful completion in another country of a formal course of elementary and secondary education comparable to a high school education in the United States. Documentary proof of education or work experience must be presented to the consular officer at the time of the visa interview. To determine eligibility based on work experience, definitions from the Department of Labor’s O*Net OnLine database will be used.

What Occupations qualify for the Diversity Visa Program ?

The Department of Labor (DOL) http://online.onetcenter.org/”>O*Net Online Database database groups job experience into five “job zones.” While many occupations are listed on the DOL Website, only certain specified occupations qualify for the Diversity Visa Program. To qualify for a Diversity Visa on the basis of your work experience, you must, within the past five years, have two years of experience in an occupation that is designated as Job Zone 4 or 5, classified in a Specific Vocational Preparation (SVP) range of 7.0 or higher .

How Do I Find the Qualifying Occupations on the Department of Labor Website?

Qualifying DV Occupations are shown on the Department of Labor O*Net Online Database. Follow these steps to find out if your occupation qualifies: Select “Find Occupations” and then select a specific “Job Family”. For example, select Architecture and Engineering and click “GO”. Then click on the link for the specific Occupation. Following the same example, click Aerospace Engineers. After selecting a specific Occupation link, select the tab “Job Zone” to find out the designated Job Zone number and Specific Vocational Preparation (SVP) rating range.

14 . HOW WILL SUCCESSFUL ENTRANTS BE SELECTED?

At the Kentucky Consular Center, all entries received from each region will be individually numbered. After the end of the registration period, a computer will randomly select entries from among all the entries received for each geographic region. Within each region, the first entry randomly selected will be the first case registered, the second entry selected the second registration, etc. All entries received during the registration period will have an equal chance of being selected within each region. When an entry has been selected, the entrant will be sent a notification letter by the Kentucky Consular Center, which will provide visa application instructions. The Kentucky Consular Center will continue to process the case until those selected to be visa applicants are instructed to appear for visa interviews at a U.S. consular office, or until those qualifying to change status in the United States apply at a domestic USCIS office.

Important Note: Notifications to those selected in the random lottery are not sent by email. Should you receive an email notification about your E-DV selection, be aware that the message is not legitimate.

15. MAY SELECTEES ADJUST THEIR STATUS WITH USCIS?

Yes, provided they are otherwise eligible to adjust status under the terms of Section 245 of the INA, selected individuals who are physically present in the United States may apply to the USCIS for adjustment of status to permanent resident. Applicants must ensure that USCIS can complete action on their cases, including processing of any overseas derivatives, before September 30, 2009, since on that date registrations for the DV-2009 program expire. No visa numbers for the DV-2009 program will be available after midnight EST on September 30, 2009 under any circumstances.

16. WILL ENTRANTS WHO ARE NOT SELECTED BE INFORMED?

No, entrants who are not selected will receive no response to their entry. Only those who are selected will be informed. All notification letters are sent within five to seven months from the end of the application period to the address indicated on the entry. Since there is no notification provided to those not selected, anyone who does not receive a letter five to seven months from the end of the registration period should assume that his/her application has not been selected.

17. HOW MANY INDIVIDUALS WILL BE SELECTED?

There are 50,000 DV visas available for DV-2009, but more than that number of individuals will be selected. Because it is likely that some of the first 50,000 persons who are selected will not qualify for visas or pursue their cases to visa issuance, more than 50,000 entries will be selected by the Kentucky Consular Center to ensure that all of the available DV visas are issued. However, this also means that there will not be a sufficient number of visas for all those who are initially selected. All applicants who are selected will be informed promptly of their place on the list. Interviews for the DV-2009 program will begin in October 2008. The Kentucky Consular Center will send appointment letters to selected applicants four to six weeks before the scheduled interviews with U.S. consular officers at overseas posts. Each month visas will be issued, visa number availability permitting, to those applicants who are ready for issuance during that month. Once all of the 50,000 DV visas have been issued, the program for the year will end. In principle, visa numbers could be finished before September 2009. Selected applicants who wish to receive visas must be prepared to act promptly on their cases . Random selection by the Kentucky Consular Center computer as a selectee does not automatically guarantee that you will receive a visa.

IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE FOR APPLICANTS TO APPLY FOR THE E-DV PROGRAM?

There is no minimum age to apply for the program, but the requirement of a high school education or work experience for each principal applicant at the time of application will effectively disqualify most persons who are under age 18.

19. ARE THERE ANY FEES FOR THE E-DV PROGRAM?

There is no fee for submitting an electronic lottery entry. DV applicants must pay all required visa fees at the time of visa application directly to the consular cashier at the embassy or consulate. Details of required diversity visa and immigration visa application fees will be included with the instructions sent by the Kentucky Consular Center to applicants who are selected.

20. DO DV APPLICANTS RECEIVE WAIVERS OF ANY GROUNDS OF VISA INELIGIBILITY OR RECEIVE SPECIAL PROCESSING FOR A WAIVER APPLICATION?

No. Applicants are subject to all grounds of ineligibility for immigrant visas specified in the Immigration and Nationality Act. There are neither special provisions for the waiver of any ground of visa ineligibility other than those ordinarily provided in the Act nor special processing for waiver requests.

21. MAY PERSONS WHO ARE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR AN IMMIGRANT VISA IN ANOTHER CATEGORY APPLY FOR THE DV PROGRAM?

Yes, such persons may apply for the DV program.

22. HOW LONG DO APPLICANTS WHO ARE SELECTED REMAIN ENTITLED TO APPLY FOR VISAS IN THE DV CATEGORY?

Persons selected in the DV-2009 lottery are entitled to apply for visa issuance only during fiscal year 2009, from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. Applicants must obtain the DV visa or adjust status by the end of the fiscal year. There is no carry-over of DV benefits into the next year for persons who are selected but who do not obtain visas during FY-2009. Also, spouses and children who derive status from a DV-2009 registration can only obtain visas in the DV category between October 2008 and September 2009. Applicants who apply overseas will receive an appointment letter from the Kentucky Consular Center four to six weeks before the scheduled appointment.

23. IF AN E-DV SELECTEE DIES, WHAT HAPPENS TO THE DV CASE?

The death of an individual selected in the lottery results in automatic revocation of the DV case. Any eligible spouse and/or children are no longer entitled to the DV visa, for that entry.

24. WHEN WILL E-DV ONLINE BE AVAILABLE?

Online entry will be available during the registration period beginning at noon EDT (GMT-4) on October 3, 2007 and ending at noon EST (GMT-5) on December 2, 2007.

25. WILL I BE ABLE TO DOWNLOAD AND SAVE THE E-DV ENTRY FORM TO A MICROSOFT WORD PROGRAM (OR OTHER SUITABLE PROGRAM) AND THEN FILL IT OUT?

No, you will not be able to save the form into another program for completion and submission later. The E-DV Entry Form is a Web form only. This makes it more “universal” than a proprietary word processor format. Additionally, it does require that the information be filled in and submitted while on-line.

26. IF I DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO A SCANNER, CAN I SEND PHOTOGRAPHS TO MY RELATIVE IN THE U.S. TO SCAN THE PHOTOGRAPHS, SAVE THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO A DISKETTE, AND THEN MAIL THE DISKETTE BACK TO ME TO APPLY?

Yes, this can be done as long as the photograph meets the photograph requirements in the instructions, and the photograph is electronically submitted with, and at the same time the E-DV online entry is submitted. The applicants must already have the scanned photograph file when they submit the entry on-line. The photograph cannot be submitted separate from the online application. Only one on-line entry by or for each person can be submitted. Multiple submissions will disqualify the entry for that person for DV-2009. The entire entry (photograph and application together) can be submitted electronically from the United States or from overseas.

27. CAN I SAVE THE FORM ON-LINE SO THAT I CAN FILL OUT PART AND THEN COME BACK LATER AND COMPLETE THE REMAINDER?

No, this cannot be done. The E-DV Entry Form is designed to be completed and submitted at one time. However, because the form is in two parts, and because of possible network interruptions and delays, the E-DV system is designed to permit up to sixty (60) minutes between the downloading of the form and when the entry is received at the E-DV web site after being submitted online. If more than sixty minutes elapse, and the entry has not been electronically received, the information already received is discarded. This is done so that there is no possibility that a full entry could accidentally be interpreted as a duplicate of a previous partial entry. For example, suppose an applicant with a wife and child sends a filled in E-DV Entry Form Part One and then receives Form Part Two, but there is a delay before sending Part Two because of trouble finding the file that holds the child’s photograph. If the filled in Form Part Two is sent by the applicant and received by the E-DV website within sixty (60) minutes, there is no problem. However, if the Form Part Two is received after sixty (60) minutes have elapsed, the applicant will be informed that he or she must start the entire entry from the beginning. The DV-2009 instructions explain clearly and completely what information is required to fill in the form. This way you can be fully prepared, making sure you have all of the information needed, before you start to complete the form on-line.

28. IF THE SUBMITTED DIGITAL IMAGES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE SPECIFICATIONS, THE PROCEDURES STATE THAT THE SYSTEM WILL AUTOMATICALLY REJECT THE E-DV ENTRY FORM AND NOTIFY THE SENDER. DOES THIS MEAN I WILL BE ABLE RE-SUBMIT MY ENTRY?

Yes, the entry can be resubmitted. Since the entry was automatically rejected, it was not actually considered as submitted to the E-DV website. It does not count as a submitted E-DV entry, and no confirmation notice of receipt is sent. If there are problems with the digital photograph sent, because it does not conform to the requirements, it is automatically rejected by the E-DV website. However, the amount of time it takes the rejection message to reach the sender is unpredictable due to the nature of the Internet. If the problem can be fixed by the applicant, and the Form Part One or Two is re-sent within sixty (60) minutes, there is no problem. Otherwise the submission process will have to be started over. An applicant can try to submit an application as many times as is necessary until a complete application is received and the confirmation notice sent.

29. WILL THE ELECTRONIC CONFIRMATION NOTICE THAT THE COMPLETED E-DV ENTRY FORM HAS BEEN RECEIVED THROUGH THE ONLINE SYSTEM BE SENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER SUBMISSION?

The response from the E-DV website which contains confirmation of the receipt of an acceptable E-DV Entry Form is sent by the E-DV website immediately. However, how long it takes the response to reach the sender is unpredictable due to the nature of the Internet. If many minutes have elapsed since pressing the ‘Submit’ button, there is no harm in pressing the ‘Submit’ button a second time. The E-DV system will not be confused by a situation where the ‘Submit’ button is hit a second time, because no confirmation response has been received. An applicant can try to submit an application as many times as is necessary until a complete application is received and the confirmation notice sent.

30. HOW WILL I KNOW IF THE NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION THAT I HAVE RECEIVED IS AUTHENTIC? HOW CAN I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE IN FACT BEEN CHOSEN IN THE RANDOM DV LOTTERY?

After the individuals have been selected at random from among all qualified entries through the State Department E-DV lottery computer program, they will NOT be notified by email . Those selected will be notified only by letter through the mail between May and July 2008 at the addresses listed on their E-DV entry. Only the randomly selected individuals will be notified. Persons not selected will NOT receive any notification. U.S. embassies and consulates will NOT be able to provide a list of those selected to continue the visa process.

Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) will send the letters notifying those selected. These letters will contain instructions for the visa application process. The instructions say the selected applicants will pay all diversity and immigrant visa fees in person only at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at the time of the visa application. The Consular Cashier or Consular Officer immediately gives the visa applicant a U.S. Government receipt for payment. You should never send money for DV fees through the mail, through Western Union, or any other delivery service.

The E-DV lottery entries are made on the Internet, on the official US Government E-DV website at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/”>http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/>. KCC sends only letters to the selected applicants. KCC, consular offices, or the U.S. Government have never sent e-mails to notify selected individuals, and there are no plans to use e-mail for this purpose for the DV-2009 program.

The Department of State, Visa Services advises the public that only Internet sites including the “.gov” indicator are official government websites. Many other non-governmental websites (e.g., using the suffixes “.com” or “.org” or “.net”) provide legitimate and useful immigration and visa related information and services. Regardless of the content of non-governmental websites, the Department of State does not endorse, recommend or sponsor any information or material shown at these other websites.

Some w ebsites may try to mislead customers and members of the public into thinking they are official websites and may contact you by email to lure you to their offers. These websites may attempt to require you to pay for services such as forms and information about immigration procedures, which are otherwise free on the Department of State Visa Services website, or overseas through the Embassy Consular Section websites. Additionally, these other websites may require you to pay for services you will not receive, often including diversity immigration application and visa fees in an effort to outright steal your money. Once you send money in one of these scams, you will never see it again. Also, you should be wary of sending any personal information that might be used for identity fraud/theft to these websites.

31. HOW DO I REPORT INTERNET FRAUD OR UNSOLICITED EMAIL?

If you wish to file a complaint about Internet fraud, please see the econsumer.gov Website, hosted by the Federal Trade Commission, which is a joint effort of consumer protection agencies from 17 nations at http://www.econsumer.gov/english/ or go to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center or IC3. To file a complaint about unsolicited email, contact the Department of Justice.

or go to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center or IC3. To file a complaint about unsolicited email, contact the Department of Justice.

32. IF I AM SUCCESSFUL IN OBTAINING A VISA THROUGH THE DV PROGRAM WILL THE U.S. GOVERNMENT ASSIST WITH MY AIRFARE TO THE U.S., PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT, OR PROVIDE SUBSIDIES UNTIL I AM FULLY SETTLED?

No, applicants who obtain a DV visa are not provided any type of assistance such as airfare, housing assistance, or subsidies. If you are selected to apply for a DV visa, before you can be issued a visa, you will be required to provide evidence that you will not become a public charge in the U.S. This evidence may be in the form of a combination of your personal assets, an Affidavit of Support, Form I-134 from a relative or friend residing in the U.S. and/or an offer of employment from an employer in the U.S.

LIST OF COUNTRIES BY REGION WHOSE NATIVES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DV-2009

The lists below show the countries whose natives are eligible for DV-2009 within each geographic region for this diversity program. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) identified the countries whose natives are not eligible for the DV-2009 program according to the formula in Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Dependent areas overseas are included within the region of the governing country. The countries whose natives are NOT eligible for this diversity program (because they are the principal source countries of Family-Sponsored and Employment-Based immigration, or “high admission” countries) are noted after the respective regional lists.

AFRICA

Algeria

Angola

Benin

Botswana

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Central African Republic

Chad

Comoros

Congo

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Djibouti

Egypt

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Gabon

Gambia, The

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Kenya

Lesotho

Liberia

Libya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mali

Mauritania

Mauritius

Morocco

Mozambique

Namibia

Niger

Nigeria

Rwanda

Sao Tome and Principe

Senegal

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Somalia

South Africa

Sudan

Swaziland

Tanzania

Togo

Tunisia

Uganda

Zambia

Zimbabwe

LIST OF COUNTRIES BY REGION WHOSE NATIVES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DV-2009

ASIA

Afghanistan

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Brunei

Burma

Cambodia

East Timor

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Indonesia

Iran

Iraq

Israel

Japan

Jordan

Kuwait

Laos

Lebanon

Malaysia

Maldives

Mongolia

Nepal

North Korea

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Sri Lanka

Syria

Taiwan

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

Yemen
Natives of the following Asian countries are not eligible for this year’s diversity program:

China [mainland-born], India, Pakistan, South Korea, Philippines, and Vietnam. The Hong Kong S.A.R and Taiwan do qualify and are listed above. Macau S.A.R. also qualifies and is listed below.

LIST OF COUNTRIES BY REGION WHOSE NATIVES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DV-2009

EUROPE

Albania

Andorra

Armenia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Belarus

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark (including components and

dependent areas overseas)

Estonia

Finland

France (including components and

dependent areas overseas)

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macau Special Administrative Region

Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic

Malta

Moldova

Monaco

Montenegro

Netherlands (including components and

dependent areas overseas)

Northern Ireland

Norway

Portugal (including components and

dependent areas overseas)

Romania

San Marino

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Tajikistan

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Ukraine

Uzbekistan

Vatican City

Natives of the following European countries are not eligible for this year’s diversity program: Great Britain, Poland and Russia. Great Britain (United Kingdom) includes the following dependent areas: Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn, St. Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands. Note that for purposes of the diversity program only, Northern Ireland is treated separately; Northern Ireland does qualify and is listed among the qualifying areas.

LIST OF COUNTRIES BY REGION WHOSE NATIVES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DV-2009

NORTH AMERICA

The Bahamas

In North America, natives of Canada and Mexico are not eligible for this year’s diversity program.

OCEANIA

Australia (including components and

dependent areas overseas)

Fiji

Kiribati

Marshall Islands

Micronesia, Federated States of

Nauru

New Zealand (including components and

dependent areas overseas)

Palau

Papua New Guinea

Solomon Islands

Tonga

Tuvalu

Vanuatu

Samoa

SOUTH AMERICA, CENTRAL AMERICA, AND THE CARIBBEAN

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Barbados

Belize

Bolivia

Chile

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominica

Grenada

Guyana

Honduras

Nicaragua

Panama

Paraguay

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Suriname

Trinidad and Tobago

Uruguay

Venezuela

Countries in this region whose natives are not eligible for this year’s diversity program:

Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, and Peru.

The term “country” in this notice includes countries, economies and other jurisdictions explicitly listed beginning on page 13.

Director of Property Sales for Dubai and Russia, Dubai

2008-08-09T23:02:00.000-07:00

Gulf Connexions
DH-15: Director of Property Sales for Dubai and Russia, Dubai

Our client, a multi billion dollar international conglomerate, with a portfolio consisting of Property Development, Industrial Catering & Food chains, Investments & Trading is looking for a Director of Property Sales for Dubai and Russia to join its dynamic team in Dubai.

Responsibilities:
• Identify changing demands of clients as well as the market place.
• Assist with analysis of target markets and specific projects to assess opportunities and risks.
• Conceive opportunities and threats in order to gain a competitive advantage while positioning.
• Establish good relationships with clients, preserve their confidentiality and deal with all their transactions ethically.
• Identify and package real estate development investment opportunities as well as manage specific investment projects.
• Set targets and establish lines of accountability within the team and maintain a portfolio of high net worth individuals/corporations.

Skills
• Must have knowledge of market and industry trends, competitors and leading customer strategies in Dubai as well as Russia.
• At least 7 - 10 years of overall sales experience, preferably in the real estate industry in Dubai or Russia.
• Ideally you would have Real Estate / Automotive / Financial Products / Hospitality / Life Insurance or related service selling industry experience.

Salaries paid are above industry average and successful applicants can be assured of a rewarding and progressive career with the company. Candidates who qualify for this position may kindly quote the Job Reference Number and the Job Title in the subject of your email and send your CV as an attachment in MS Word Document format to exec@gulfconnexions.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Profile
GULF CONNEXIONS is the region's leading recruitment consultancy in the specialist Information Technology (IT) and Banking sector providing a wealth of local and international expertise and in-depth market intelligence for its blue-chip clients and candidates.

Contact our consultants directly for your specialist recruitment requirements. For candidates searching for job opportunities and requiring informed career advice, Gulf Connexions provides updates on the top positions available across the region.

Headquartered in Bahrain in the heart of central business district, Gulf Connexions maintains offices in Dubai,Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and London fully equipped with state-of-the-art database technologies. Gulf Connexions has a rigorous screening process for all prospective candidates with interviewing facilities available throughout the region.

Gulf Connexions has the most extensive database of experienced and qualified Informational Technology candidates available for regional deployment. Gulf Connexions works closely with the region's leading blue chip organizations providing candidates with excellent career path development and unrivalled employment opportunities.

Reception Tel: + 973 17 565 161
PO Box 2591,
Manama,
Kingdom of Bahrain.

Additional Information
Start Date: 2008-09-09
Industry: Real Estate
Job Location: United Arab Emirates
Career Level: Management (Manager/Director of Staff)
Employment Status: Full time
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Chief Financial Officer, Dubai

2008-08-09T23:01:00.000-07:00

Gulf Connexions
DH-18: Chief Financial Officer, Dubai
Our client, a privately owned company based in Dubai, is looking for an exceptional CFO to assume financial management responsibilities for the business. The successful candidate will be based in Dubai and will report directly to the Chairman/Owner in all matters and must be confident and adroit at offering direction at this level.

Responsibilities:
• Deliver monthly financial metric analysis and variance analysis.
• Take an active role in the annual planning and budgeting exercise.
• Review and implement best practice policies within financial control functions.
• Identify potential areas that may be of concern during regulatory audits and propose strategic solutions.
• Provide feedback to senior management on financial performance of the company and underlying products.
• Design and implement internal controls, accounting procedures and associated accounting systems as well as monitor them.

Skills
• Must be a CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance).
• At least 5 years of managerial CFO experience in a regional asset management or investment firm in the GCC, ideally the UAE.

Salaries paid are above industry average and successful applicants can be assured of a rewarding and progressive career with the company. Candidates who qualify for this position may kindly quote the Job Reference Number and the Job Title in the subject of your email and send your CV as an attachment in MS Word Document format to exec@gulfconnexions.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Profile
GULF CONNEXIONS is the region's leading recruitment consultancy in the specialist Information Technology (IT) and Banking sector providing a wealth of local and international expertise and in-depth market intelligence for its blue-chip clients and candidates.

Contact our consultants directly for your specialist recruitment requirements. For candidates searching for job opportunities and requiring informed career advice, Gulf Connexions provides updates on the top positions available across the region.

Headquartered in Bahrain in the heart of central business district, Gulf Connexions maintains offices in Dubai,Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and London fully equipped with state-of-the-art database technologies. Gulf Connexions has a rigorous screening process for all prospective candidates with interviewing facilities available throughout the region.

Gulf Connexions has the most extensive database of experienced and qualified Informational Technology candidates available for regional deployment. Gulf Connexions works closely with the region's leading blue chip organizations providing candidates with excellent career path development and unrivalled employment opportunities.

Reception Tel: + 973 17 565 161
PO Box 2591,
Manama,
Kingdom of Bahrain.

Additional Information
Start Date: 2008-09-09
Industry: Real Estate
Job Location: United Arab Emirates
Career Level: Management (Manager/Director of Staff)
Employment Status: Full time
apply now

Work in Italy Creatively

2008-08-01T15:12:00.000-07:00

Teaching English is Not the Only Option
By Emma Bird
Teaching English is the most popular profession for those looking for quick and easy employment in Italy. The work is open to everyone and offers a relaxed lifestyle. But because the pay is generally low, teaching English is tending to become the option of the rich.

Most schools pay around 900 euros a month for a 20-hour week regardless of the city you live in. Whereas you can just about make a living if you share a house in the south, in Milan and the other big cities, sharing a flat will set you back up to 600 euros a month excluding bills. So there is little left to live on. And when you consider that teaching jobs dry up completely once the summer comes, you realize you need a second income anyway.

I know of one school that charges students the highest prices in the city but regards it teachers almost with contempt. This past summer eight teachers left in protest, but as long as there are eager, willing applicants ready to step into their place, pay and conditions will never improve.

So what options are there if you don't really enjoy teaching or are looking for a fatter paycheck so you can make the most of the relaxed Italian lifestyle that is the envy of stressed-out executives everywhere?

You could go down the traditional route of looking for a job in an Italian office, but the chances are that you don't want to be caught up doing the same mundane office work you would be doing back home.

Initiative Pays

Tracy Roberts is a perfect example of how initiative, determination, and hard work can get you what you want when you no longer want to teach English.

Fresh out of college, Tracy arrived in Rome in 1982, longing for a year of adventure before returning to the States. She started teaching English to children and unexpectedly landed a contract to teach English to the journalists at the Mondadori publishing house. And from there she began to teach top bank managers and politicians.

But by 1984 she wanted a new challenge and a steady income for herself: the English Yellow Pages were born.

Ten years later the hard copy is now online at www.englishyellowpages.it and the pages employ five full-time staff. It has become one of the main sources of information for English-speaking expats in Italy.

Tracy offers this advice: "You have to be honest, hardworking, and pleasant to succeed. I think my success comes down to the fact that I went everywhere with a smile on my face. As a newly arrived person in foreign city, you are never going to land the best expat job, so you have to be willing to start at the bottom."

Like Tracy, you also need to be able to think outside the box. Don't assume that the line of work you pick when you first move to Italy will be the one you still have five years down the line. People who are most successful abroad are those who try out different jobs until they find the one that fits. It's a bit like buying an expensive suit. You wouldn't dream of parting with your cash unless you knew it was a perfect fit. It's the same with your career.

Odd Jobs Lead to New Skill Sets

The jobs may seem like a series of odd-jobs to you but if you pick wisely you will soon be able to market your different experiences in a complete package. Truly successful people are passionate about their work. Why not take a part-time job so you can start making an income from your hobby?

I know one American, Claire, who used to work as an accountant in Dallas. After being out of work for nearly three years, she realized that she was good at interior design. She is now paid well to overhaul the homes of wealthy Italians. And she started by accident.

Changing Careers

Of course, if you have had one career for ten or more years, it can sometimes be difficult to think what skills and abilities you have outside the context of that job. To clarify your goals and identify what you really want to do, try clicking onto www.coachville.com/lifedesigner2003pdf.pdf. Although not directly linked to working in Italy, this 2-page worksheet will help you identify your reasons for moving to Italy and potential income opportunities. A useful book to read is Elizabeth Kruempelmann's The Global Citizen: A Guide to Creating an International Life and Career. Similarly, Jo Parfitt's A Career in Your Suitcase, www.career-in-your-suitcase.com, provides inspiration to look for a portable career.

Networking

I have just landed an important relocation contract thanks to my web site www.weaveaweb.it, the social network for professional women in Italy. When I tell friends and contacts what I am up to, their replies are always along the lines of "I can see you being really good at that" or "Well, that's right up your alley, isn't it?"

I love the challenges of relocating people of all nationalities to Sardinia and helping them adapt to the new culture. Actually, it was something I would never have considered, but combined with my writing and PR skills, it means I now have another string in my bow. Should I end up moving to another part of Italy, I can always find employment in the corporate world.

Apart from Ecademy, www.ecademy.com, most major cities will have at least one expat association. However, if there is no networking group in your city, then create one. Place ads on the Internet and on expat sites that you know will be read by people in your area. The important thing to demonstrate is initiative.

Integration into Local Society

Integrating yourself into the local community is important. Without it you will feel uncomfortable, forever an expat outsider. The post office is an excellent place to start. While you are in line to pay bills or post letters, use the opportunity to find out what services are lacking: if they need house cleaners or window cleaners, gardeners or baby-sitters. If you have no money, you may want to offer to do these services yourself. But afterward, there is no reason why you can't set up a business matching prospective clients with cleaners.

Exploit the Internet

Another way to make money is to exploit the Internet. If you can set up an Internet service, then you may just find yourself with more work than you imagined.

Import Services or Products

You might be used to using virtual secretaries, but in Italy the idea is only just taking off. So are vending machines selling anything other than potato chips and fizzy drinks. The possibilities are endless.

Now that I have been in Sardinia for 17 months I have a good knowledge of the local community and I am known for my ability to turn opportunities into realities. This makes me sought after both by expats and Sardinians who need my skills. But had I waltzed in with a know-it-all attitude I certainly wouldn't be in the position I am in now.

Instead, I have found, like Tracy, that a genuine smile, honesty, and the willingness to try your hand at anything is the key to getting ahead. Plus, of course, a working knowledge of Italian is vital if you are going to be able to maximize your chances of work. Sure, it may lead you in a completely different direction to the one you imagined. But if you're that determined to live in Italy, aren't you ready for adventure?

Emma Bird is the co-host of www.howtoitaly.typepad.com and continues to work as a freelance writer. Contact her at info@howtoitaly.com.

Jobs in Italy

2008-08-01T15:07:00.000-07:00

Where to Find Work and How to Network
By Emma Bird

Emma Bird on a beach in Sardinia

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and the relaxed way of living makes it an ideal choice if you are searching for a way out of the rat race in America or elsewhere.

Since falling in love with Italy as a 19-year-old au pair working for a Mafia family in Naples, I have lived and worked in Bologna, Aquilla, Rome, Milan and am now happily settled in Sardinia.

I am a qualified newspaper journalist, but in the time that I have been here I have done everything from au pairing and washing dishes in a restaurant to setting up and running a magazine office in Milan, being the Italian correspondent for a series of high-profile textile and fashion magazines, and teaching English to babies and to top business executives.

Finding Work
Finding work is hard in Italy because unemployment is so high. In Sardinia for example, the unemployment rate is 19%.

But don’t let this put you off from turning your dream into reality and moving to Italy. While you will face competition from the natives, remember that you have a major advantage. You speak English and you speak it fluently. This already sets you apart from most Italians whose knowledge of the language rarely goes beyond the English picked up at school and taught by a teacher who never lived in an Anglophone country.

Secondly, you probably have far more work experience than your Italian counterparts. Although the Italian University system is one of the most demanding in Europe in terms of the sheer amount of information students learn for each exam, there are no time constraints. Thus, it is not uncommon to find people still studying at a University into their 30s after having first enrolled at the age of 18 or 19.

This means that while Italian students are still burning the midnight oil studying for exams, you have the experience that most companies need. With American and English companies often at the forefront of new business trends, this can be a huge advantage.

Media and communication, tourism, finance, and international business are the main job sectors open to foreigners. If you are after a top executive job, then searching through Italy’s national papers could be a good place to start. The Corriere della Sera publishes Corriere Lavoro every Friday (www.corriere.it/lavoro), which features the latest employment trends in Italy, profiles various companies, and also lists job vacancies around the country. In its main section, the paper also publishes an average of five pages of job ads every Friday, usually for management positions. The financial paper Il Sole24Ore, www.carriera24.ilsole24ore.com, is also a good bet.

Temping agencies are a valuable hunting ground. Short-term placements may not be your aim but they give you an insight into the Italian work culture, let you see what kind of company you’d like to work for, and also prove that someone in Italy thinks you are worth hiring. Kelly (www.kellyservices.it), Manpower (www.manpower.it), Adecco (www.adecco.it), Randstad (www.randstad.it), Sinterim (www.sinterim.it), Vedior (www.vedior.it) and EuroInterim (www.eurointerim.it) all recruit on a temporary basis, but you can often find jobs for a longer period. The big cities, such as Milan, often have several branches of each agency, although these are usually franchises, so visit each agency in turn in order to maximize your chances of finding a job.

One of the stumbling blocks you will encounter, however, is that Italians like their potential employees to be super-qualified with advanced degrees in the relevant subjects. If you want to land a job in marketing you will be expected to have a business and marketing degree, even if you have years of practical experience in the field.

This is true for all jobs. Even if you feel you are qualified to work in tourism or as a travel agent you will often be asked to prove that you have taken courses. If you are young and don’t have experience in the sector, you may also be expected to work for little or no money while you complete what Italians call a tironcino or training period.

In most cases you will also be required to speak good – if not fluent - Italian, so consider taking a language course, first in your own country before the move to cover the basics, then another one once you have unpacked your belongings. It is never too early to begin getting to grips with Italian. And with a wide range of courses you are sure to find one matching your requirements.

Location
Another factor to consider is location: if you have a choice, then think carefully where you want to be. Milan, Rome, Florence , and Bologna all have large expatriate populations and offer unlimited opportunities for work, study, and leisure. This means that if you have vocational qualifications you can directly target this community. After all, there is always a need for doctors, dentists, and health practitioners to deal with native English speakers. But here you need to weigh the cons of living in a big city. I worked in Milan for 18 months before I realized that I would rather give up my high-profile job than continue to live in a city where smog is much higher than EU regulations and where standing groin-to-groin with a sconosciuto, or stranger, on my ride into work every morning on the metro was too much to bear.

If you decide to live in the countryside, job opportunities are much harder to find. So if this is the case you need to reinvent yourself and use your initiative to land yourself the job you really want.

Networking
Instead of viewing the move as the end of one career and the start of another, why not look at the Big Picture and see it as a continuous line? Remember that truly successful people are passionate about their work, so try to find a way to combine those marketing skills with your love of Chianti, or your writing skills with a company looking to expand abroad. If you can afford to do so financially, also consider working for little or no financial compensation initially. It could be the price to pay for meeting new people who undoubtedly will open new doors for you.

Of course, this is what Italians do best. Cold letters to potential employers rarely work in Italy because networking is the Italians’ preferred method of finding a job. Here, it is firmly who you know rather than what you know that will secure you the contract you have been hankering after. And as much as nepotism may not be your thing, it’s a very real fact of life that even if you are the most suitable candidate, you may be pipped to the post at the last minute by the managing director’s cousin’s son who has just graduated from University and needs a job.

There are lots of professional networking organizations in Italy. These include www.ecademy.com, an international social networking organization that has offline groups in Bari, Cagliari, Como, Florence, Milan, Rome, and Salerno. The Professional Women’s Association in Milan, the Benvenuto Club of Milan, and the American Women’s Association of Rome are other valuable associations that double up as welcoming committees when you first arrive. My organization, www.weaveaweb.it, connects professional women in Sardinia with an e-newsletter which has subscribers throughout Italy (and beyond). Turning up at networking events religiously gets your face known. And once your face becomes familiar, people start to trust you and want to do business with you. I am a member of www.ecademy.com, www.linkedin.com, www.talentedwomen.com, and, of course, www.weaveaweb.it. All four have brought me winning business opportunities.

Networking for Jobs
Networking has a double function: you will find English speakers willing to help you settle in your new town and you can find out about new job opportunities:

The Benvenuto Club of Milan: www.benvenutomilano.net,
The Professional Women’s Association: www.pwa-milan.org,
The American Chamber of Commerce in Italy: www.amcham.it,
The American Women's Association of Rome: www.awar.org,
Ecademy Italia: www.ecademy.it,
Weaveaweb, social networking for professional women in Sardinia, launching end of 2004 in Italy; www.weaveaweb.it

Teaching English
One of the most portable careers is English teaching, since nearly every Italian would love to be able to speak English well. However, don’t assume that just because you are a native speaker you are qualified to teach the language. Although there are some schools that will take you on without any qualifications, the pay and conditions are often extremely poor. Investing money and a month of your time in gaining either a CELTA or Trinity certificate in TEFL will pay dividends later and will give you credibility with the serious language schools.

Had anyone told me five years ago that I would end up sidelining my journalism career to become an English teacher I would not have believe them. Yet now, when I’am not bashing out articles on deadline, networking or simply enjoying the quality of life in Sardinia, I can be found prancing around the classroom, playing preposition basketball or judging karaoke contests. What was meant to be a short-term bridge-the-gap job has turned into the long-term it-gets-me-out-of-bed-with-a-smile-on-my-face job. What more can you ask than that?

Job Sites in Italy
The most popular job sites in Italy. They include vacancies for a wide range of sectors and feature career articles.

www.assioma.org
www.bestjob.it
www.cambiolavoro.com
www.career-plus.com
www.cliccalavoro.it
www.easyjob.it
www.europa.eu.int/eures/index.jsp
www.intoitaly.it
www.jobpilot.it
www.kangaroo.it
www.lavoroinrete.it
www.stepstone.it

Contracts in Italy
There are several contracts available for employees in Italy. Check carefully which one your employer offers you:

Contratto a tempo indeterminato (permanent contract). These contracts are like gold. You are fully protected under Italian law.
Contratto a tempo determinato (fixed-term contract). The contract may not renewed, but you retain your benefits.
Contratto a progetto (working for a project). The contract can be renewed. Your employer is not entitled to provide sick, maternity, or holiday pay.
Job Sharing. Your contract is shared with another person. You have more flexibility.
Job on Call. You are paid a retainer fee during the period in which you don’t work. When you are called to work, you receive full wages.
Staff Leasing. Companies that do not need their staff at all times may hire them out to other companies. If this happens to you, you effectively become an employee in the new company.

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Responsibilities will also include some light data entry, processing bills, preparing journal entries of adjustments to billings, and communicating with customers regarding billing inquiries. Amazing benefits are included as well! Health, dental, 401K and an excellent tuition reimbursement program, to name a few. Compensation begins at $36, 000/year.
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2008-05-09T16:00:00.000-07:00

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Dipping a toe into a new career

2008-05-02T12:07:00.000-07:00

Vocation Vacations gives the curious a chance to try out new jobs, be it cheese maker, dog trainer or innkeeper.
By Kathryn Robinson, Special to The Times
October 30, 2005
BOB MULROY thinks he may be a pioneer.

Or an idiot.

On an October day at Oregon's Cristom Vineyards, he was laboring to figure out which.

Mulroy, an electrical engineer from Ellicott City, Md., had purchased 28 acres in Howard County, Md., and was thinking of planting some of the land with wine grapes.

His was no idle rumination: He was trying to decide whether to stay in engineering or become a vintner.

"First, I wanted to find out whether I'm making a mistake trying to grow grapes out there in the first place," he said. "There are no registered wineries in Howard County."

So Mulroy contacted Vocation Vacations, a Portland, Ore., organization that connects individuals interested in a particular career with mentors who are succeeding at it.

That's how Mulroy met up with winemaker Steve Doerner, a 14-year veteran of Cristom, a 28-year veteran of the winemaking trade and one of the most highly regarded crafters of the noble Oregon Pinot Noir.

Vocation Vacations operates on a simple principle: It lets curious individuals test-drive their dream careers.

Prospective clients contact Brian Kurth, the founder and president of Vocation Vacations, with their fantasies.

They tell him they want to be a sports announcer, a brew master or an innkeeper, for example; then he sets them up to shadow a professional in that field for an average of two to three days, from a list including more than 130 professionals in 70-plus lines of endeavor.

Most test drives cost between $349 — that's for one day with an animal therapist in West Palm Beach, Fla., or with a cheese maker in Seattle — and $2,000.

Some are even higher: You would spend $3,500 for two weeks with a boot maker in Guthrie, Okla., or $5,449 for eight days with a fishing outfitter in Dillingham, Alaska.

Unlike the Alaska adventure, which includes camping and meals, most vacations exclude airfare and accommodations. Mulroy's Vocation Vacation, which consisted of two lunches and two days of intensive immersion at Cristom, cost $995.

Realizing dreams

"THE idea for Vocation Vacations came while I was stuck in traffic," Kurth says. "It was the late '90s, I was living in Chicago, working the corporate grind, commuting two to three hours a day, not loving my lifestyle. I thought, 'I have a vacation coming up; wouldn't it be great to spend it finding out whether I really want to go work in a winery?' "

But instead he did what so many do: He jumped off the corporate ladder and into the dot-com industry for a couple of years — only to be laid off. He decided to travel for six months, and it was on that trip that he refined his dream.

"I was amazed at how many people we met [who] apologized for the work they did," he says. "They'd say, 'I'm a lawyer, but I really would rather work with animals,' or 'I'm in banking, but I'd love to move to L.A. and get a job in the film industry.' "

He made note of every dream job someone mentioned.

Eventually settling in Portland, Kurth began working in sales in a family winery

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how does forex work.

2008-05-02T11:48:00.000-07:00

Foreign exchange trading is the simultaneous buying of one currency and selling of another. The foreign exchange market (Forex or FX) is the largest financial market in the world with a daily turnover of over $1.3 trillion. Examples of currency trading pairs are Euro/US Dollar (EUR/USD) and US Dollar/Japanese Yen (USD/JPY). Most currency transactions involve the "Majors"-the US Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, British Pound, Swiss Franc, Canadian Dollar and Australian Dollar.

Unlike other financial markets, the foreign exchange market has no physical location and no central exchange. The Forex market operates 24 hours a day through an electronic network of banks, corporations and individual traders. Forex trading begins every day in Sydney, then moves to Tokyo, followed by London and then New York. The major market makers, or dealers, consist of the commercial and investment banks, the exchange traded futures, and registered futures commission merchants such as ProEdgeFX. ProEdgeFXs' dealing desk is open 24-hours a day from Sunday 14:30 EST to Friday 16:30 EST.

Foreign Exchange Prices
Foreign exchange markets and prices are mainly influenced by international trade flows and investment flows. The FX markets are also influenced, but to a lesser extent, by the same factors that influence the equity and bond markets: economic and political conditions especially interest rates, inflation, and political instability. Those factors usually have only a short-term impact, which makes Forex attractive-it offers the investor some of the diversification necessary to protect against adverse movements in the equity and bond markets.

Foreign Exchange prices, or quotes, include a "Bid" and "Ask" similar to other financial products:
Bid: Price at which Dealer is willing to Buy and Traders can Sell Currency
Ask: Price at which Dealer will Sell and Traders can Buy Currency

The difference between the Bid and Ask is called the "Spread", which is the Trader's cost of the transaction
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make money online

2008-04-27T12:38:00.000-07:00

Bux.to is NOT a Autosurf, Multi-Level Marketing, Pyramid, Ponzi, Matrix or "Get Rich Quick" scheme.
Bux.to is a new innovative, international and FREE English based service that allows advertisers to reach thousands of potential customers by displaying their ad on our, "Surf Ads" page. A exact calculated percentage of all advertising revenue is paid to our members. Bux.to makes money via advertising, other advertising sources throughout the website as well as earning through direct sponsorship of other Bux.to members, just like a regular member does.

How you make money
You view websites in 30 second sessions via the "Surf Ads" page. Once the 30 seconds is up, you'll either get a green tick sign or a red 'X'. The green tick sign means you've earned $0.01 and as premium member $0.0125 for the visit and the 'X' means you have not earned money for the visit. You'll get red X's when you have more than one website from the "Surf Ads" page open. When this happens, you get no credit.

A valuable benefit to both the members and the advertisers is the repeat exposure that the advertiser gets. Whenever you click and view a website, you can visit that website again in 24 hours as long as the visit cap hasn't been reached. That's right! After 24 hours you can click and view the website again. This gives the advertiser optimal exposure by using "repeat advertising" and it further increases the members earning potential.

Earnings example (based on current averages)
» You click 10 ads per day = $0.10
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although, we cannot guarantee that you will earn such a profit.

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Guide to Meeting Workers' Comp Requirements

2008-04-23T06:28:00.000-07:00

Shop for the best price then get an audit to save costs
By Chris Caggiano

Workers' compensation insurance covers employees who are injured or become sick during work activities. Most states require businesses to have coverage. Because each state has different policies and procedures, it's important to investigate requirements in every state in which your employees live, work, or travel.
Some states require you to buy coverage through state-operated funds, while others allow you to buy either from state funds or from independent operators. Workers' comp rates are rising faster than those for any other insurance coverage, but there are ways to keep your costs down:

Shop around to find the best coverage for your company
Focus on prevention to keep premiums down
Consider bringing in an outside firm to audit your coverage for savings

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find your state(s) requirements
Requirements vary by state, so make sure you investigate each state where you have employees.

I recommend: Use this list of the workers' comp authorities in all 50 states and DC. For information on workers' comp rules in general and how your state might differ, check out the site for National Council on Compensation Insurance.

Contact providers
Some states require you to obtain coverage through their state-operated funds, but others allow you to choose your coverage. If your state allows you to choose, ask your other insurance carriers if they offer workers' comp and whether they provide any package deals.

I recommend: To receive quotes from multiple carriers, use this quote-request form at BuyerZone. If well-known brand names make you comfortable, you might consider contacting some of the big names in insurance – Travelers, Fireman's Fund, Liberty Mutual, The Hartford, CNA – all of which provide workers' comp coverage. Or try Insurance Noodle a specialist in small business insurance lines, including workers' comp.

Consider a workers' comp audit
Auditors will check your insurance bills against your internal information to find areas in which you may have been overcharged.

I recommend: Check out workers' comp auditors like those of Revenue Recovery and Business Planning Group or WCA Cost Recovery Consultants. Or ask your accountant, lawyer, or banker for referrals.

Implement workplace-safety policies and procedures
When it comes to workers' comp, prevention is the best medicine. Establish safety programs and drug-free workplace policies..

I recommend: Use the extensive workplace safety checklist from Nonprofit Risk Management Center. For information on setting up a workplace-safety policy, see BizFilings.com. Contact the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to find information about particular workplace issues, whether it's hazardous substances that your employees regularly come in contact with or health issues that commonly affect your industry, such as carpal-tunnel syndrome.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

Check with your trade or business association to see if you can get a better rate through them.
You might have "employees" that you're not aware of. Investigate any uninsured contractors or subcontractors that you might be responsible for.
Ask your insurance company if you can pay as you go, rather than pay in one lump sum. More and more insurance companies are offering this service.
Check out discounts for "good behavior." Some carriers offer discounts of 5% to 15% if you have few, small, or no claims in a given year, or if you've implemented workplace safety or drug-free workplace programs and policies.

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A job for lifestyle

2008-04-23T06:26:00.000-07:00

Don't just follow the crowd to London, says Hazel Davis. You can find a good career and better quality of life outside the capital
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday April 23 2008

If you want to get ahead, get a London flat. That's the overriding message of most graduate careers centres. By all means eventually live somewhere else, they say, but if you want a "career" or any sort of life, the bright lights and big city are where you should be.

But for many of us that just isn't the case. I live in West Yorkshire and manage to do a job which involves me explaining nearly every single day that, yes, the invention of the laptop and kettle means I can live "rurally" and also write articles, and that Stephenson's brainwave means I am never that far from a major city when I need to be.

There are several things you can do early on to ensure your career allows you to achieve the kind of life you want outside work.

1. Prioritise
When you are a new graduate, bear in mind that the world is more or less your oyster. Rather than pitching your lot in with all the other 10m people in the capital, think about how you want to spend your days and consider making your life somewhere else. If you like museums and cafes and late-night culture, you're probably best off avoiding Crewe. But if you eat, sleep and breathe surfing, for example, don't bag yourself a Wimbledon flat and a job in the City, however appealing the pay packet.

Anne Wollenberg (27) graduated from Exeter University in 2005 with an MA in English and a BA in English and sociology. "When all my coursemates immediately decamped to London to work in publishing I wasn't that keen," she says. "After spending my university years living in Exeter, close to countryside and the ocean, I didn't see living and working in London as something to aspire to, but as a potential necessity."

That necessity never arose and after working for a magazine in Exeter, Wollenberg moved to Bath to work for an entertainment website. "Bath is easy to travel to Oxford and Cardiff, where I have family, and Devon where I have friends, and easy to get to London if I book cheap advance tickets," she says. "I can walk everywhere, I can see fields and the river from my bedroom window and quality of life comes much cheaper when you don't have to worry about London rent."

2. Do your research
When she accepted the job, Wollenberg had only been to Bath once - for her interview. She says: "I didn't have much time to prepare, but I did a lot of internet research while looking for somewhere to live, because I wanted to make sure I was living in a nice area with decent public transport and wasn't being overcharged on rent."

Wherever you decide to live, research is important, says Hebden Bridge-based personal life coach Jan Scott. "If you like the sound of somewhere, go on a mission around the shops looking at notice boards," she says. "'Get hold of the local paper, scan the 'What's On' pages - make sure you've got a notebook and pen with you."

Scott suggests you use social networking sites to find out more. "Contact all your Facebook friends to find out who and what they know," she says. "Make contact in a warm and friendly way with anyone who lives in the new town. Keep in touch with them and buy them a coffee once you're settled in."

Many workplaces have a social calendar and it's worth checking this out when you're researching potential employers. It may be old-fashioned but, says Scott, "don't forget the local library; a great source of information about what's going on in the town".

3. Look for a flexible employer
If work-life balance is your priority, don't think you have to sacrifice career advancement to get it. Multinational companies frequently support staff mobility. At Tesco, for example, during annual face-to-face career planning sessions with managers, employees can indicate their level of desired mobility. Their employers record whether they are unwilling to move at all, or willing to move globally.

Lorna Bryson, Tesco's head of resourcing for its UK operations, says all its employees have the same opportunities for development, regardless of where they are based. So if you wanted to work your way up the corporate ladder but fancied a scenic passage, you could check out Tesco's farthest-flung UK destination in Thurso on the northern Scottish coast.

4. Don't be afraid to settle down
Wherever you end up in your first job, it's worth noting that once you've moved there it could be difficult to leave. The capital resounds with the echoes of once-new graduates saying: "I'll just stay in London and work my socks off for a bit, then I'll get a garden in the countryside." But that might not matter. If you can get your work-life-location balance in place when you start your first job, you might not want to go anywhere else.

In Saturday's Graduate section, Hazel Davis will be talking to graduates striving for good work-life balance, even in their first jobs

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Balancing work and the good life

2008-04-23T06:21:00.001-07:00

On day three of our work-life balance week we're looking at quality of life. What do we mean by it, how do we find it and can we fit work around it, asks Ian Wylie
www.guardian.co.uk , Wednesday April 23 2008

As part of the Guardian's work-life balance week we're looking at the issue of quality of life. What do we mean when we talk about a better quality of life, how do we find it and how do we fit work around it?

People mean many different things when they speak about quality of life. Low crime rates, fresh air to breathe, good restaurants, access to the countryside or coast; any of these could be an interpretation of the good life.

However, quality of life seems to be determined mostly by where we live and work. Next month, employee consultancy Mercer publishes its latest annual Quality of Living survey - a ranking of cities around the world. It says there are some factors that most people agree on as being important for having good quality of living standards, such as safety and security, reliable health care, transport infrastructure, good housing and schooling and recreation opportunities.

Ignoring Samuel Johnson's advice on being tired of London, I quit the capital almost 15 years ago to go freelance and live in Newcastle. I think I can remember telling surprised colleagues that I thought the quality of life would be better in the north-east. And I definitely recall one of them - a northerner from Sheffield to boot - predicting I'd soon come crawling back. "If you're serious about your career as a journalist, you need to be in London," she scolded.

I don't doubt that there was truth in what she said. If you want to reach the pinnacle of some professions - journalism, advertising, banking, law, to name but a few - London is the only place to be. But I make a reasonable living and believe the career sacrifices I've made are worth it - to be able to live, with my family, in a place we enjoy what we consider to be a decent quality of life.

For us it's the north-east - after all, a report this week by the Institute for Public Policy Research claims it's Britain's most neighbourly region - but for others it's Scotland, Yorkshire, Devon, New Zealand - or even London.

We're talking all this week about balance. When it comes to enjoying a good quality of life, the best balance to be struck is where you - and not your career - dictate where you live. We've got tips on how you can do just that, and on the blog, Dr Frank Shaw of the Centre for Future Studies looks at how technology is set to make life even easier for those of us who want to work away from the office. Read about his vision of the future and have your say.

Guide to Creating a Great Business Brochure

2008-04-23T06:19:00.001-07:00

How to get noticed with a simple eye-catching brochure
By Jenni Simcoe

simple brochure can be a powerful marketing tool. You can leave it behind after a sales meeting, make it available near your point of sale or pop it in the mail to prospective customers. Creating a great brochure isn't rocket science. In fact, with just a few simple techniques, you can develop a brochure that entices customers to open it and read more rather than tossing it in the circular file.
A great brochure can:

Educate customers about the benefits of your products and services
Establish credibility and trust as an established business
Provide a long-lasting reminder of your business

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Decide on a concept
Determine how you'll use your brochure – will it be a leave behind after sales meetings, a point of sale offering or a direct mail marketing piece? The information you include will depend on its overall purpose.

I recommend: Download HP.com's how-to guide or PowerHomeBiz.com's online tutorial on creating marketing brochures for help getting started. Discover more about the various brochure types before you start designing and copywriting.

Sell benefits not products
Customers don't buy products or services, they buy the benefits of a product or service. In your brochure, concentrate on offering solutions to your customers' needs. Think about placing a statement or question that sums up the benefits you can provide for your customers on your front cover.

I recommend: Learn the cardinal rules of selling benefits at Marketing-Magic.com

Use headlines, bullet points, charts and images
Nobody wants to wade through massive blocks of text. Break up your text with strong images, bold headlines and other graphic elements that grab the reader's attention. Studies show that readers look at images and headlines first, body copy last. Because of this, try to get your most important information and selling points across in the images and headlines.

I recommend: Learn more about what copy should be included and where it belongs in the brochure at Digital Concepts For Business website.

Include a call to action
Your brochure should always ask customers to take action — order now, schedule an appointment, call to place an order, visit your Web site, see your new showroom, send in a form to receive a free evaluation, stop by your location to pick up a complimentary sample.

I recommend: Learn how to write a compelling call to action at BusinessKnowHow.com.

Create an eye-catching design
Whether you decide to design a simple brochure yourself or you hire a designer for a more complex design, you need to know the basics of brochure design. Get creative with your design to make your brochure more memorable. For instance, if you have a pizza delivery shop, create a brochure in the shape of a pizza.

I recommend: Stock Layouts templates makes it easy to design your own company brochure by simply editing the copy of over 95 existing designs that already include photo, artwork and layouts. You can also find free brochure templates at HP.com. Find out the difference in a c-fold, accordion fold and crossfold.

Hire a professional designer
If creating design seems too confusing or too time consuming, consider hiring a professional designer. Professional designers are often aware of options you may not even consider, including printing techniques such as spot varnishes, die cuts and bleeds.

I recommend: For reasons to hire a pro, check out Agency.Elance.com. To find a freelance graphic designer that specializes in brochures, post your job on IFreelance.com or Guru.com and get free bids from hundreds of designers.

Print it
Once you've come up with astellar design and easy-to-read copy, it's time to print your brochures. If you only need a small run of brochures, you may be able to print them yourself on a high-quality color laser or inkjet printer. In most cases, you'll need to outsource the printing.

I recommend: For quick, do-it-yourself jobs, find pre-scored glossy brochure paper at Avery.com. For bigger runs, get multiple quotes from printers that specialize in brochures at PrintIndustry.com. To get fast printing turnaround on a brochure that's ready to go, check out 48HourPrint.com or OvernightPrints.com.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

Avoid listing prices, event dates or staff information that could change. This could result in having incorrect information in the public eye and be costly to reprint every time a change is required.
Add an order coupon or a postcard to request more information on the back panel without compromising text on the opposite panel.
Make a checklist of what needs to be included in the brochure and who needs to approve it before it goes to print. Have everyone initial the checklist after they've looked at proofs to ensure that all appropriate copy is included and there are no errors.

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Guide to Creating a Great Business Brochure

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Surveys and Statistics

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Bureau of Labor Statistics - U.S. Department of Labor's statistics on CPI, unemployment, payroll employment and a variety of other employment statistics.
Economic Research Institute - Analysis of salary and wage survey data, executive compensation, cost of living, and geographic differentials for relocation and pay planning.
Professional Actuary Salary Survey - Entry-level through experienced actuaries are documented. Information for math and statistics majors, as well as those in actuary jobs.
SalaryClock.com - See your salary earnings in real time. Compare it with the earnings of Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, Tiger Woods, Michael Dell and others.

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Careers

2008-04-21T15:04:00.000-07:00

Occupational Outlook Handbook - A classic reference about occupations from A to Z. Compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes a description of the work, training and education needed, earnings, and job prospects for each occupation.
About Careers - Articles from the About network on all stages of careers and including information about specific occupations, job opportunity, outlook, and salaries. Career planning newsletter.
Aboutmyjob.com - Searchable collection of job stories detailing how people feel about their job and career choices.
AOL Jobs - Find and search job listings, resume help, salary information and more career and employment resources.
Army Pay - Links, resources and FAQs section pertaining to military careers.
Ask The Headhunter - Column written by a headhunter with advice for job seekers, career changers and potential headhunters.
BestJobsUSA.com - An employment web site providing resources, tools and information for career advancement.
Bridges Transitions Inc. - Creators of career exploration software. Offers company background, product information, updates, and planning resources.
Career Bookmarks - An interactive career and job search gateway that brings together Internet and library resources in a well-organized, easy-to-use manner.
Career Channel - Career advice and resources. Career-decision quiz, asks questions about salary expectations, skills and suggests occupations.
Career Consulting Corner - Provides career assessments, interviewing tips, resume writing and procedures, cover letter examples, job search information,career products, articles, job bank and resume bank.
Career Cruise - An ASP that supports large, medium and small enterprise with a one-stop-shop for talent resources - one that covers search, assessment and development.
Career Cruising - Interactive career guide featuring multimedia interviews with real people in every career, in-depth occupational profiles and information on colleges and universities.
Career Know-How - Offers career advice and job strategies for today's workplace. Find sample resumes, tips on writing resumes, and get help from a career coach.
Career Magazine - Job listings, resumes, articles, employer profiles and discussion groups.
Career Pro News - Daily news and information for career development professionals, educators, career planners or anyone making a transition.
Careerbuzz.com - Providing current job postings from companies throughout America as well as daily career articles and links to other related sites.
CareerGenie.com - A source for job placement, career information, and support services. Counseling, advise and resume assistance available.
CareerJournal - Offering articles, salary comparisons, a job listings search and career advice.
Careerperfect.com - Career, job, interviewing and resume advice, salary surveys and negotiation.
Careers For Latinos - Offer career development programs for Latino employee and Latino recruitment/retention programs for employers.
College grad job hunter - Career web site for entry level job search for college students and recent grads. Provides information on resumes, networking, jobs, employers, interviewing.
EmploymentGuide.com - Post resume, search for employment by locale, gain career advice and take an inventory of personal career readiness.
Equal Opportunity Publications - Find employment issues and statistics concerning ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities. Includes links to jobs and employers.
Eriss.com - Provider of workforce intelligence for job seekers and employers.
Experience.com - The exclusive online recruiting and career management network for alumni of 20 universities.
Fabjob.com - Advice from articles, or order a fabjob e-book to find out how to have the career of your dreams.
Focus Planning System - Selling a career and education planning system for use by students, job changers, or persons returning to the workplace and retirement planners seeking new career options.
How to Get a Job - Basic description of a work search process designed to help an individual find a job in the shortest period of time.
Internet Career Connection - Career guidance resource center: career advice; career-related searchable databases, career guidance professionals, company profiles, recruiters; and a Career Bookstore.
Job Seeker News - Free career newsletter offering tips on job hunting, resume writing, and career resources.
JobHuntersBible.com - Richard Bolles, the author of "What Color is Your Parachute," oversees this site. He includes links on jobs, resumes, research and counseling.
JobWeb - Career development and job-search information for college students and new college graduates.
Kaleidoscopic - Careers services and graduate opportunities for Black and Asian students, including advice, industry articles, jobs, and chat rooms.
LucasCareers - Career opportunities for separating US military service members and veterans.
Military Transition Times - National employment magazine distributed on U.S. Military bases around the world to personnel leaving the armed forces seeking civilian jobs.
Occupational Outlook Quarterly - Publication for career guidance professionals, job seekers, and students. Includes employment projections from Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The People Link - The newsletter for employers and employees with advice on jobs, careers and recruitment.
Princeton Review Online - Brush up your résumé. Handling telephone interviews. Writing a knockout cover letter. Organizing your job search.
Riley Guide - Margaret Riley Dikel has written one of the first Internet career guides. Sections run the gamut of career issues from self assessment through salary information.
Seeking Success - Resume generator, career tools and articles to help find and get the right job. Industry research and association links. Professional writing and reference checking services offered.
U.S. State Department - The US Department of State has rewarding career opportunities as a Foreign Service Officer; representing America throughout the world.
Vault.com - Career information web site, providing employee surveys of top employers, career advice, job listings, and career guides to individual industries.
Working Careers - Provides access to information, advice and services regarding career management and counselling.
Workplace Moxie - Information, ideas, resources and secrets to better your professional and personal skills.
WorkStrategies.com - Practical tips for managing your career and gaining control of your work life. Great information about the pet peeves of recruiters and what to do when you get laid off.

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OFFICE OF THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY AUDITOR Department of Geographi

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Description

OFFICE OF THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY AUDITOR

Department of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Title: GIS Customer Service/Addressing

Technician

Description: Applicants should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and database structure and design. Applicant must possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, a dedicated work ethic and be detailed oriented. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; any additional education will be taken into consideration. Job duties will include maintenance of the Muskingum County Address Database, customer service, and other duties assigned by the GIS administrator.
Please submit all applications to:
Muskingum GIS Department
401 Main St., Third Floor
Zanesville, OH 43701
Or Email to: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]
NO PHONE CALLS
Deadline for In-House Applications: April 21,2008
Deadline for OUtside Applications: April 30, 2008
Source - Newspaper Network of Central Ohio
Requirements
Please refer to the Job Description to view the requirements for this job

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2008-04-21T07:45:00.000-07:00

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EXPLORE YOUR CAREER OPTIONS

2008-04-20T20:49:00.000-07:00

Employees often come to Thomson Reuters with a specific career direction in mind, but if you want to make a change after you get here, we support those endeavors.

There's room to maximize your skills and experience in many fields, and we also offer learning and development opportunities if you decide to change direction along the way. There's always room to grow at Thomson Reuters.

Careers here are about creating success for you, for our customers and for Thomson Reuters.

Start your search by choosing a career direction below:

Accounting and Finance
Administration
Business Development
Customer Service/ Support
Engineering
Facilities
Financial Market Research
General Manager
General Operations
Human Resources
Legal
Manufacturing
Marketing and Communications
Material Management
News Editorial
Procurement
Product Technical Training
Production
Professional/Consulting Services
Publishing/Editorial
Research
Sales
Technology Infrastructure and Development

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microsoft carrer

2008-04-20T20:46:00.000-07:00

Make a Difference
The employees at Microsoft are in the business of making great products. They make customers' jobs and lives easier and ultimately bring people and technology together. They have a genuine passion for helping people reach new heights by means of ever-improving technology.

At Microsoft, technical advancement is not just the exclusive domain of developers, testers, and IT specialists. There are also roles for designers, marketing professionals, product managers, writers, and myriad others. Technology is an amalgam of disciplines that work together to produce effective and meaningful solutions.

A career at Microsoft offers you the chance to be on the forefront of technological development, working with smart colleagues on meaningful projects. It's an opportunity to enjoy impact and ownership; your responsibilities have the potential to leave a lasting technological legacy.

Games
Develops and improves Microsoft's cutting-edge games software for the PC and for the Xbox games console.

Hardware
Designs and builds Microsoft hardware peripherals, from ergonomic keyboards and mice to cutting-edge joysticks and game accessories, as well as the Xbox games console.

Information Security
Oversees and devises electronic security solutions for Microsoft products, Internet services, and internal systems.

IT Operations
Manages and maintains Microsoft's corporate IT infrastructure, from networks to intranets to prototype IT technology.

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Localization
Translates and adapts Microsoft software to other languages and cultures.

Mobile & Embedded Devices/Communications Sector
In this fast-growing Microsoft business segment, you'll find an exciting variety of career opportunities.

Product Design
Designs the visual and functional front-end user experience for Microsoft products.

Program Management
Defines a new product's technical aspects and oversees its hands-on development.

Software Development
Writes the code that drives Microsoft products and upgrades.

Software Testing
Responsible for maintaining high quality-assurance standards for all Microsoft products.

Usability
Researches and analyzes how customers use Microsoft products, and oversees the usability of products in development.

User Assistance & Education
Plans and delivers assistance—including UI text, Web articles, training, templates, columns, books, quizzes, and Help files — to help customers get the most from Microsoft products.

Scholarships

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As part of Google's ongoing commitment to advancing computing and technology, we are pleased to provide scholarships to encourage students to excel in their studies and become active role models and leaders. We hope these programmes also help in dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields.

We currently offer the following scholarship programmes:

Google Anita Borg Scholarship
The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Anita Borg and her efforts to encourage women to pursue careers in computer science and technology. The scholarship is offered in the United States, Europe, and Australia.
Google Global Community Scholarship for the Grace Hopper Conference
Students outside the U.S. could apply for the Google Global Community Scholarship for the Grace Hopper Conference

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Advertising Sales in google

2008-04-20T20:24:00.000-07:00

At Google, we organize and change around our customers. Google's Advertising Sales team embodies that pursuit: We're devoted to finding relevant solutions that meet our clients' changing advertising needs. In that regard, Advertising Sales does more than simply make money for our company. Our team members work hard to identify our clients' business challenges, collaboratively shape solutions that drive their strategic initiatives, and keep them educated and informed in the ways that current and future Google products can enhance their online and/or offline presence. In addition to being engaging and personable, analytical and proactive, and energetic and creative, the Sales team is passionate about the ways in which Google technology enables the world's biggest advertisers to enjoy immediate and accountable communication with the consumer

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Operations and IT working in google

2008-04-20T20:16:00.000-07:00

In little more than a decade, Google created one of the world's largest global computing infrastructures for both internal and external use. We built it – and will continue to develop and support it – with the world's most talented administrators. Chances are that we exceed every example of a "large installation" you've encountered in your career as a network, systems or security professional. Using our unique technologies along with open source tools, we keep Google's customer-facing products running, robust and secure. Our objective is to create solutions that allow people to work and communicate in new and innovative ways – giving back to the world's technical community whenever we can. What's it like to work in Engineering?

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ENTRY LEVEL MARKETING and ADVERTISING: The Bond Advertising and Marketing Group Inc.

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Job ID 6946229
Company Name The Bond Advertising and Marketing Group Inc.
Job Category Marketing; Sales
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position Type Full-Time, Contract
Salary $30,000 to $40,000 per year
Experience 0-1 Years Experience
Date Posted March 7, 2008 (Reposted Apr 11)
THE BOND ADVERTISING
AND
MARKETING GROUP INC.

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Passion: Moving forward.
Performance: Bridging the gap.

You face challenges from every angle, all over the world. To tackle them, you need original thinking and ample resources, on the spot.

That's where you will find The Bond Advertising and Marketing Group Inc. Our mission to turn our strengths into yours, and your goals into ours.

Helping us execute our mission is our team, assisting us towards making our mark as the nations leading outsourced sales and marketing institutions. And it's why the most demanding in Canada, trust us to perform.

Faster, smarter thinking. Delivering intellectual leadership, far-reaching insight, cutting-edge solutions.

The Bond Advertising and Marketing Group Inc. is your bridge to success.

We are who we hire. We are currently expanding into 5 new markets in Ontario in 2007/2008 and are seeking candidates to fill our full time entry level positions immediately. Pay based upon performance. Our company promotes 100% from with-in, so therefore no experience is necessary. If you posses the following attributes:

Effective interpersonal skills & excellent communication skills
A passion to help others.
Demonstrated leadership and team building abilities
Self-confidence, flexibility and a sense of humor
The entry level position is for those with a passion for people and desire to implement change, while working alongside seasoned professionals. You will be exposed to:

Team management
Campaign Coordination
Business to business marketing and sales
Teaching and development of subordinates

Proud Member of the Better Business Bureau
www.bondadvertisingandmarketinggroup.com

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NEW CAREER - FRESH START!!! Customer Service Rep - Available Immediately ***: C4 Marketing Solutions, Inc

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Job ID HJ2
Company Name C4 Marketing Solutions, Inc
Job Category Customer Service; Telecommunications
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Position Type Full-Time, Contract
Experience 0-1 Years Experience
Desired Education Level High School
Date Posted March 24, 2008 (Reposted Apr 17)
C4 Marketing Solutions, Inc is looking to fill entry level sales and marketing openings. We specialize in sales and client acquisition; we are looking for fresh talent. This job involves face to face sales of services to new existing business consumer prospects. One of our MAIN clients is the leading company in the telecom industry.

We deal with existing customers - rather than cold calling!

We are interviewing for entry level openings, all of which have the opportunity for advancement. However, if you have some experience BEYOND entry level - you may be that perfect candidate. You must be enthusiastic, competitive, have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Full training provided. Compensation based solely on individual performance. If you are great - PROVE IT!!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALS

TO LEAD A SALES AND MARKETING TEAM.

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Five Steps for Updating Your Resume

2008-04-20T20:06:00.000-07:00

It's a new year! And while you may not need an entirely new resume, you should probably freshen up your current credentials.

Updating your resume doesn't have to be too time-consuming or painful, says resume expert Lauren Milligan, founder of ResuMAYDAY, a Chicago-based resume writing and career services firm. She shares five quick tips for breathing new life into your old resume.

1. Start at the End

Don't overwhelm yourself by looking at your entire resume -- yet. "Look at the bottom of your resume and see if there's anything new that you can add. Workshops, professional training, or awards are a quick way to add something current," says Milligan.

2. Where You've Been and Where You're Going

Next, look at the position nearest the bottom of your resume. Milligan advises, "Ask yourself if it's still relevant to your current career goal. If it's not, delete it so you can build on more current accomplishments that will further your career."

If that last position is still somewhat relevant, "Just edit it down. The very first position you held should get the least amount of attention," she reveals.

3. A Year in the Life

Turn your attention toward your current job. Milligan says, "Update any new projects or accomplishments that have occurred over the last year. Even if it's not a promotion, just include anything from 2007 that can be added to it."

4. Update Your Look

Current information deserves a current look. Does your resume look stylish and polished -- or plain, dull, and dated? If so, Milligan believes it may be time to give your resume a face lift. "If you're still using the same resume format you used a few years ago, you should change it to something more suited to the positions you're currently pursuing -- not those you had after graduation."

Also, make your resume available in several formats -- text only, Microsoft Word, and a PDF. "There's a good use for each of these formats. Having a PDF of your resume at the ready implies a little more technical savvy on your part."

5. Proofread. Proofread. Proofread.

Milligan cannot stress enough the importance of proofreading your resume. "Every time you make any changes to your resume, it's possible to introduce another error," says the resume and careers guru. "Proofread it again and again, and ask a few friends to look at it, also. You can never be too careful."

Adds Milligan, "If you have a 'blah' resume, you're leaving yourself open to those jobs that other aren't willing to do. Update it to make it great!"
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Job Hunting in an Unsteady Economy

2008-04-20T20:02:00.000-07:00

Whether or not the U.S. economy has hit a recession, one thing is clear these days: Uncertainty is in the air, and it affects nearly every economic sector, including the job market.

The recent rise in the U.S. unemployment rate -- 5.1% in March -- indicates that fewer jobs are being created, but the shrinkage may not affect job-seekers in some fields, such as technology or health care. Nonetheless, experts say job seekers should pay attention to current economic conditions and expect that the job-search process may take longer.

Adjust Your Approach?

"The unemployment rate has risen, but it is not at a point that should cause job seekers to panic," says John Challenger, CEO of outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. "Even at 5.2% or 5.3%, there is still demand for workers. Those seeking jobs in construction or mortgage lending might have a more difficult time finding employment, but we have not seen a significant downturn in hiring in other sectors."

Alexandra Levit, author of "They Don't Teach Corporate in College," suggests job seekers may want to alter their approach due to economic uncertainties.

"Perhaps this means earning a paycheck at your current job while conducting interviews over your lunch break or doing volunteer work on the weekend that might lead to a paid gig," she says. "If you are currently unemployed, you may have to settle for a situation that's not 100% ideal in order to keep yourself afloat through the downturn."

David Bach, a workforce development specialist in San Francisco, says job seekers can "improve their competitive edge by becoming more aware of the top ongoing employers." Fields that are less affected by the evolving economy -- such as education, health care, and energy -- make an ideal focus right now, he adds.

Tips for Reaching Your Goal

Experts recommend the following actions to increase your job-search success in an uncertain economic climate.

* Tailor your presentations; don't be generic. "In developing a resume and other promotions materials, think about how your current skills and talents apply directly to the responsibilities you'll hold in the new job," says Levit.

* "Create a target list of companies," says career coach Julie Jansen, author of "You Want Me to Work with Who?" She suggests sending the list to 25 people, asking them if they can put you in touch with an employee at one of the listed companies.

* "Make yourself and your skills more visible," says Bach. He suggests posting and refreshing your resume in more places, such as online job boards, and going to job fairs.

* "Create an advisory board of smart and empathetic people and confer with them regularly about your job search," says Jansen.

* "Hone and utilize your 'elevator pitch' as often as possible," says Bach, referring to a 30-second summary of your professional assets.

* Keep your spirits high. Don't let the process overwhelm you or weigh you down. Jansen advises, "Make a list of your five favorite things to do, and do them!"

* Make an effort daily. "Do one thing each day -- like emailing a new contact or attending a networking event -- that moves your job search forward," says Levit. "Your worst enemy is inertia."

restaurant jobs

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Applebee's Restaurant Manager South Hill, VA
Applebee?s Services - La Crosse, VA
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Johnson Restaurant Group - Cheyenne, WY

Johnson Restaurant Group is located in Casper, Wyoming. We have several full service casual concepts located in Cheyenne and Casper, Wyoming. We are...
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Johnson Restaurant Group - Casper, WY

Johnson Restaurant Group is located in Casper, Wyoming. We have several full service casual concepts located in Cheyenne and Casper, Wyoming. We are...
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Flare Restaurant& Lounge - Coventry, RI

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Hillstone Restaurant Group - Los Angeles, CA

Restaurant Group is a privately-held collection of upscale restaurants with 45+ locations in major cities across the country. One of our more...
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Jobs at msnbc.com

2008-04-20T19:52:00.000-07:00

Msnbc.com, the award-winning news site widely recognized as the best on the Internet, is the exclusive online channel for the NBC News family. Msnbc.com’s driving force is to provide the optimal consumer experience, presenting a diverse range of original content and the best from our partners in a rich multi-media environment that includes interactive features and free streaming video, allowing users to access the news and information they want, when and how they want it, 24 hours a day.

Check back here regularly to view employment opportunities at msnbc.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all positions are located in the Seattle, WA area.

To apply for positions on our team, respond by email to jobs@msnbc.com. Please include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line. Send mail to:

Msnbc.com
Attn. Human Resources
One Microsoft Way, Bldg. 25N
Redmond, WA 98052
USA

Msnbc values diversity in its work place and is committed to equal opportunity.

Job Openings

Editorial positions

Interactive Editor
Multimedia Editor
Senior Video Producer, Originals
Finance positions

Business Analyst
Marketing and Research positions

Director, Business Development
Research Analyst

Sales positions

Sr. Director, Sales Development
Technology positions

Lead Program Manager, Platform
Program Manager, Release
Software Development Engineer, Site Development
Technical Account Manager
Msnbc Internships

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Editorial positions

Interactive Editor
Msnbc.com is seeking an experienced interactive developer to join our team. The interactive team is a small group with an enormous audience and huge ambitions. We're out to fundamentally change the way news is presented online.

Think of it as storytelling: We use interactivity and multimedia to bring depth to news. We make data move. We make current events, important concepts, trends more relevant, richer and reactive. We innovate in a fast-paced environment. And we do it on a site with a billion page views each month.

What we need: an expert-level Actionscript coder/rockstar with significant dev experience (CS or equivalent background preferred). If you're there, we'll assume you have at least a few other languages in your tool belt, you can sling JavaScript and have mastered CSS/HTML, natch. You probably have a database-driven application in your portfolio as well.

We like: Information architecture and interface design experience, data mining and visualization skills, project management know-how. A media background isn't strictly necessary, but it helps to have sensibilities about consuming media and how news should be presented.

Position available in the Seattle area. Please send a link to a recent portfolio site along with your resume.

Multimedia Editor
Msnbc.com is seeking an experienced Multimedia Producer / Picture Editor in the NYC area. We are looking for an individual who can collaborate with internal teams, parent companies and content providers. The Multimedia Team supports all sections of the site by editing compelling photojournalism and multimedia on a daily basis and on bigger projects. Proven news judgment, high ethical standards and interpersonal skills are necessary. A successful candidate will have broad knowledge and curiosity about news of all kinds and show a keen eye for spotting interesting and newsworthy visual content. An innovative spirit, passion for digital media, and the ability to solve problems in a fast paced, sometimes hectic environment are highly desirable.

A BA degree in Photojournalism, Multimedia Journalism or other disciplines that emphasize visual storytelling and multimedia production and/or editing is required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience or education will be considered. A minimum of two years experience producing or editing visual content for newspapers or online news is essential. Further knowledge of broadcast production, audio/video editing and/or Macromedia Flash is a plus.

Must be organized and able to manage daily and long-term projects simultaneously. Must be a self-starter but be able to work in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will be flexible with their time as this position will include some night and weekend shifts.

Senior Video Producer, Originals
Msnbc.com, the No. 1 online news site, is looking for an experienced Senior Video Producer to help refine and grow our online video programming. We seek an individual who can collaborate with internal teams and our parent companies to increase the quantity and improve the quality of our daily video content and presentation; and implement strategies within msnbc.com pages and video player to grow audience and engagement.

Project-ownership duties of this position will include editorial and production leadership of msnbc.com’s original video efforts, including collaboration with vendors, NBC News staff, software engineering, video engineering, and ad operations teams to maximize the efficient production of high-value original video productions for msnbc.com’s audience. Experience derived from the daily desk duties below will help this producer find maximum efficiencies between existing video production and original video efforts, including but not limited to workflow sharing, cross-promotion and sharing of content, and coproductions with NBC News broadcast and Cable units.

Like all Senior Video Producers, this team member will also be required to work some daily desk shifts, supporting all sections of msnbc.com to provide compelling video content and collaborate with broadcast and cable news staffs to help their best content flow onto our site. Proven news judgment, high ethical standards and good interpersonal skills are required. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of and curiosity about national, international and cultural events of all kinds and show a superior eye for spotting interesting video. Writing and verbal communication, team-work, organization and work-ethic are essential qualities for a successful candidate. An entrepreneurial, innovative spirit and passion for digital media are highly desirable.

A BA degree, particularly in Journalism, History, English, Film or other discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation, is required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience and education may be considered. Minimum five years experience writing/producing/editing/promoting video on the Web, including daily collaboration with established broadcast or cable entities is essential. A portfolio reel will also be required and reviewed as part of the application process..

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured, often hectic environment. Must be able to be flexible and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects. Must be self-motivated while maintaining a collaborative team orientation. This position is located in our New York City, NY location.

Finance positions

Business Analyst
Msnbc.com is looking for a Business Analyst to provide analytical and problem solving leadership to improve the company’s business performance. Reporting to the VP Finance and Corporate Development, this position will conduct revenue, cost and market analysis to improve planning and reporting, provide visibility into the company’s operations, and identify opportunities to create value for the business. Additional responsibilities include working with product and site managers to provide data that will guide decision making; putting together financial analysis and trends on a quarterly basis for revenue products and cost centers; helping sales and business development scope out new opportunities by providing finance support and due diligence; tracking sales commissions/bonus plans; and provide back up support for finance and accounting duties.

This position offers a growth opportunity for an early career finance professional looking to broaden his/her skill set and exposure to a variety of business challenges in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Requires a BA in business or finance, and 2+ years experience in financial analysis or related work. Must have analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience working in excel; ability to provide business context and analysis based on data; strong customer service attitude; strong knowledge of finance and interest in business; strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on projects; great attention to detail. This position is located in Redmond, WA.

Marketing and Research positions

Director, Business Development
This senior level msnbc.com executive will be responsible for managing major activities or projects related to the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities that grow profitability and audience. Develops and manages joint content and distribution relationships with strategic partners. Analyzes information and develops recommendations for new initiatives, alliances and partnerships. Negotiates independently on standard deals and makes recommendations to exec team as needed on complex, strategic, larger revenue deals.

Requires experience in business development, contracts, licensing, and/or marketing. Must be well-versed in the online media landscape and all its peripheral players in order to seek out partners that best align with msnbc.com’s strategy and to realize optimal opportunity. Must be able to maneuver complex organization (msnbc.com, Microsoft, MSN, NBC) in order to gain internal and parental support and enthusiasm for new partnerships. Should be both strategic to align efforts with business goals and tactical to execute and make goals a reality. MBA strongly preferred. This position is located in Redmond, WA.

Research Analyst
Msnbc.com is looking for a Research Analyst to drive quantitative and qualitative research projects to support msnbc.com’s consumer focus, technological innovation, branding, and market share growth. This person will be responsible for handling all phases of primary research studies, with a heavy focus on delivering high quality, in-depth analyses, and drawing actionable business recommendations from survey data, web analytics tools, competitive analysis, and other primary and secondary data sources. Support both regularly scheduled and ad hoc research and needs across all departments. Accountable for individual research projects under direction of the Marketing Research Manager and the VP of Marketing. A strong analytical bent and intellectual curiosity, passion for understanding consumer needs and online news media, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to present data and tailor recommendations to a wide variety of audiences, and strong project management and prioritization skills are required. This position demands keen insight into online user behavior as well as knowledge of web analytics measurement and online survey methodology. Web analytics experience required, Omniture SiteCatalyst expertise a huge plus.

Web analytics research experience required. A Bachelor’s degree is required in Marketing Research, Business, Marketing, Journalism, English, Psychology, Sociology, and/or other field with emphasis in information synthesis and analysis. Strong candidates with equivalent experience may be considered. 1-2 years of service in marketing or media research. Experience with Omniture.com’s SiteCatalyst reporting system desired. Experience in a research role for a complex multimedia website strongly preferred. Direct experience in online news industry a plus. Must have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and writing skills, be able to articulate precise, clear research findings and produce actionable business recommendations. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured and hectic environment. Must be able to be flexible and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects. Must be self-motivated while maintaining a collaborative team orientation. Respect for different work styles and communication styles is essential, as is the ability to present information persuasively to co-workers and executives whose communication style may differ from the candidate’s.

Sales positions

Sr. Director, Sales Development
The Senior Director of Sales Development position is focused on driving new sales opportunities for msnbc.com specific to creating new sales channels and managing new sales partnerships. This position will report directly to the VP of Sales and will work closely with the sales product management team and the partner sales channels to drive new business development and respond to client needs. Key responsibilities include developing compelling marketing solutions and providing top-notch customer service to clients. Will function as the product expert for our sales partners.

This position will also help drive sales strategy and ad product development working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders. Must be able to demonstrate both strong organizational skills that enable solid planning and execution and at the same time work creatively and with entrepreneurial spirit to drive new business opportunities.

The position will develop key relationships with sales partners and publishers, MSN AEs, AM’s and internal MSN sales contacts and work with msnbc.com Sales Product Managers to manage sales communications regarding product and sales operations issues and opportunities. This position requires strong presentation skills and will need to be able to get into and develop relationships with high level client contacts and business decision makers. This position will also be responsible for marketing competitive information and day to day servicing of existing accounts. Must be able to provide strong customer support and will be a key part of sales team decisions.

This position will also work with various internal partners including sales product management, marketing, editorial, and technology to help drive product strategy, monetization plans, and be the advocate for advertising clients internally.

Requires a minimum 8 years experience in media sales or marketing. Candidates must have strong sales presentation skills as well as project management and sales packaging/pricing skills.

The ideal candidates will be action oriented, results driven individuals able to function cooperatively within a complex sales organizational structure. Candidates must also demonstrate exceptional customer-focus and be confident communicators in phone, written and face-to-face settings. Ideal candidates must have the ability to identify new sales opportunities, define the products to meet the account's needs, and execute solutions to meet their revenue goals. It is crucial that candidates be able to represent msnbc.com with integrity and trustworthiness. Candidates must have excellent relationship and time management skills in order to successfully manage accounts and revenue opportunities. This position is located in New York City.

Technology positions

Lead Program Manager, Platform
Do you have a passion for people and leveraging technology to creatively solve hard problems in a fast-paced environment? Do you have the experience and skills to provide team leadership in providing solutions to these challenges? If so, then the msnbc.com Platform Team is the place for you.

We architect, design , build, test and release solutions that are directly targeted at solving critical issues that help maintain msnbc.com as the top-rated internet news site in the world. Our mission is two-fold; first, provide cutting edge content authoring and publishing tools in support of our internal editorial customers. Second, drive the scalability, extensibility, security, and performance of the msnbc.com platform. Our Platform Tactical Team is chartered with executing on projects that deal with live site issues and shorter term, tactical timelines.

We are looking for a seasoned Lead Program Manager with strong people leadership and management skills to lead a team of program manager, developers, and testers. Responsibilities include driving a variety of tactical engineering projects, including: writing specifications and designs, creating and managing schedules, communicating and coordinating regularly with team members and management, and managing relationships with other groups internal and external to the team. You will build relationships, be a strong driver in setting team & program goals, define success criteria, prioritize, and cross-group partner to meet both short and long-term program needs. You will own the Platform Tactical Engineering project portfolio, articulate a strong vision, and inspire others to achieve it.

The successful candidate will have a BA/BS in a technical discipline plus 5-7 years of combined experience in software development and/or program management. You must have strong people and project management skills, excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to deal with ambiguity/conflicting objectives and a strong drive for results. You’ll be intimately aware of Software Development Lifecycles and be able to assess risk and make tradeoffs to achieve goals. The ability to communicate effectively with management staff in a variety of situations (structured, unstructured, presentations, meetings, etc…) is a must. Understanding of highly scalable internet based systems and a familiarity in shared development with ASP.NET, C#, Web services and Internet Protocols (Soap/XML etc) is a plus.

Our team is an exciting place to work — everyone collaborates, we have fun every week, and thinking big and taking risks is a part of our culture. If this sounds like the place for you, what are you waiting for? Contact us today.

Program Manager, Release
The msnbc.com Product Services team is looking for a solid technical release PM with strong project management skills, extensive experience working with offshore and international teams that will also have operations responsibilities. You will be focused on the technical (code and operational) aspects of running a production website in addition to the functional and feature demands of editorial partners and customers. You will work closely with the Development team, and other groups within msnbc.com and MSN. This requires a solid understanding of .NET architecture and .NET CLR. You must be able to articulate development and operational requirements and discuss specific aspects of the platform with internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with Web Operations, Development, and Test, one of the key objectives of this role is to understand, drive necessary efforts focused on site performance, stability and security problems.

Responsibilities and focus areas for this coming year include: Ability to drive, communicate and obtain results on the complex technical aspects of msnbc.com publishing platform (e.g. Rendering, Feeds). Working closely with Dev, Test and WebOps, you will be accountable for site performance related areas (page weight, IIS, core rendering services, storage, XSL/HTML/CSS/JS, etc.), stability and security. Drive the msnbc.com SWAT team to address live site emergencies whenever it is called into action. You will also facilitate and drive a site release agility initiative and performance testing enhancement related effort and, time permitting, write specification and project manage projects within the Product Services team. You will be accountable for coordinating cross-group activities to achieve effectiveness in described focus areas and responsibilities.

Skills and experience required include: 5 years experience in managing production web sites; extensive experience working with offshore and international teams, strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively across groups; advanced experience in project management (schedules, risks, change control, Product Studio and MS Project, etc.) and in program management (innovating, articulating other’s ideas into plans, specs, usability, shipping features, working well with Development, strong technical background, strong negotiation skills, customer passion); advanced knowledge of IIS (4.0 and up), Windows Server (NT 4.0 and up), CMS/ BroadVision / Vignette or some large publishing platform; solid knowledge of ASP and ASP.NET, SQL and .NET architecture and CLR; A BA/BS or MS degree in computer science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience required.

Software Development Engineer, Site Development Team
You know, we had a prepared speech ready to tell you how great this job is, but instead, we’re going to tear that speech up and just speak from the heart.

(Sound of prepared speech being torn up.)

Here’s the bottom line: We’re looking for software developer who’s two things:

1) A brilliant software engineering mind who can’t be contained in just one technology. Your war stories include adventures in C#, SQL, XML/XSL/XSLT, ASP.NET and some stuff they haven’t even created acronyms for yet. Whatever it took to get the job done. You’ve had it with the dull, siloed, bureaucratic existence in huge corporations, but you really don’t want to go work for a startup where chaotic 100-hour weeks are the norm and every bug is treated like a company-wide panic attack that threatens to imperil the next round of funding.

2) You’re a news junkie. Some have even called you a “problem news junkie.”

If that sparks your interest, keep reading. Msnbc.com is a company of about 200 employees dedicated to delivering the Web’s leading news site and helping define the future of journalism in the process. According to our internal figures, we serve approximately a billion page views a month. That’s “billion” with a “b.” Though we’re the 10-year-old brainchild of corporate parents Microsoft and NBC Universal, we have a distinct culture all our own. At msnbc.com, you get a profit sharing program, but also a life.

But enough about us. Let’s talk about you.

As an msnbc.com Software Development Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to design and develop advanced features and functionality in a multi-tier Web environment. Duties include creating and reviewing functional and design specifications, writing and reviewing C#, XSL and SQL code, debugging and analyzing code, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to site features, and working closely with program managers, testers, and other business teams in the process.

You’ll need to apply advanced C# programming skills, excellent XML/XSL/XSLT skills, and solid SQL database architectural and development skills. Additionally, you’ll need working knowledge of highly scalable internet-based systems and experience in shared development with ASP.NET, Web services, Internet Protocols (Soap/XML etc), HTML/DHTML/CSS, IIS, and scripting languages (VBScript, Jscript). To demonstrate your experience in programming for Web environments, please provide specific URLs that showcase high-traffic sites and projects you’ve worked on.

You’ll also need to be creative. Really. We have a company-wide brainstorming alias and people from all disciplines contribute and debate innovative ideas as we determine what to build next. You’ll also need a firm grasp of what we like to call “the basics”: knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, strong ship discipline, outstanding written and verbal skills, and an ability to communicate effectively with partners inside and outside of msnbc.com without baffling or enraging them. You also need to be exceptionally self-motivated, because we’re really just too small to hire professional motivators who do nothing all day but stand behind you barking encouragement while you’re trying to code.

A BS degree in computer science or related program is preferred, but if you can make the case that you’ve amassed an equivalent level of knowledge from your personal school of real-world experience and hard knocks (see also: Bill Gates), hey, make your pitch.

We should warn you, however, that this place is pretty intense. This is the news business, after all. History live. Some days you get to work on what you planned. Some days you get Hurricane Katrina. You’ll need to be able to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment, juggle priorities and resources with ease, improvise and adapt to overcome obstacles, and assess risk and make trade-offs to achieve project goals. No one said driving the future of news was going to be easy. That’s why we try to have a little fun during the downtimes and even the busy times.

At msnbc.com, thinking big and taking risks is a part of our culture. If that’s the kind of challenge you’re looking for, contact us today.

Technical Account Manager
Are you the type of person that loves working with partners on projects at both the technical and business level, balancing a variety of short to long term software development projects, and triaging day-to-day partner requests all at once to help both businesses thrive!? If so, we might just have the job for you:

Msnbc.com is seeking a dynamic Technical Account Manager to manage and develop a premier partner relationship. You will be the critical link for the organization of all partner projects built on the msnbc.com publishing platform; assessing the technical feasibility for new projects in collaboration with engineering and stakeholders; managing the project calendar and resourcing, ensuring sufficient resources are applied to projects and milestones; communicating project expectations and ensure project timeliness; generating project status reports; acting as first point of contact for all partner related projects; managing contractors and additional resources as necessary; and providing creative and technical direction for new projects. You must be a creative, self motivated, dynamic, quality conscious, detailed project leader with a track record of effective decision making, people management, problem solving skills, with extremely strong verbal and written communication skills. You also must have the desire to forge successful long-term partnerships and possess the ability to handle uncertainty, ambiguity and the unique demands of the web space/time. Travel from Redmond to New York on a quarterly basis is necessary.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree in Computer Science (or related technical major), a minimum of 4 years experience in platform and web site development. Experience in external partner account management is preferred, experience in the online media industry a definite plus.

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jobs in united nations

2008-04-20T08:59:00.000-07:00

The United Nations is aware of various schemes, being circulated via e-mails, from the Internet web sites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely stating that they are issued by or associated with the United Nations.

These schemes may seek to extract money and in some cases personal details from the recipients of such correspondence. Such schemes are fraudulent.

The schemes consist of letters, sent either via e-mail, fax, regular mail, or from web sites, which appear as various proposals from people purporting to be officials of the United Nations, its Funds and Programmes and other United Nations entities. The correspondence and other documents, e-mails addresses and web sites may be made to look like they originate with the United Nations. For example, they may contain official-looking United Nations stationery, including the United Nations emblem or name, or some variation thereof, and e-mail or web site addresses, including either or both of the words "United Nations" or some similar name, or the name of a real United Nations entity or fictitious one.

The schemes, which have no connection whatsoever with the United Nations or the United Nations System of organizations, take many forms. New schemes are appearing with increasing frequency. A sampling of such employment scams include:

Employment Scams

Offers of employment or vacancy announcements with requests for payment of fees. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts. Any requests for such payment or information should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action and to the United Nations for its information.

Entities falsely alleging an association with United Nations recruitment activities include "US Committee for UN", "United Nations Center for Development Initiative" and "United Nations Global Military Intelligence". Many others may also exist
"United Analyze", falsely claiming to be supported by the United Nations;

the "National Awareness Program on HIV/AIDS" and the "Mutual Partnership" program, both falsely claiming to be associates with the United Nations Secretary-General;

the "International Governmental Organization", falsely linked to UNHCR, UNESCO and the IMF.

the "United Nations Lottery" (not in fact connected with the United Nations) and a false claim that the United Nations has endorsed the "British Lottery International"; and

the "United Nations Organization Anti-Terrorism/Money Laundering Unit" (not in fact connected with the United Nations) requiring payment for what are termed "Anti-Terrorism Money Laundering Certificates" in relation to non-existent "United Nations Stop Orders" (also not connected with the United Nations) on payments of funds.

Communications falsely stating that they are issued by actual United Nations entities, such as the "Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)", and offering money, employment, free travel and visas.

SUCH USE OF THE UNITED NATIONS NAME AND EMBLEM OR OTHER NAMES OR INDICIA IN THESE SCHEMES IS UNAUTHORIZED AND ILLEGAL. THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES WILL BE INFORMED OF ANY SUCH ACTIVITIES, OF WHICH THE UNITED NATIONS BECOMES AWARE, FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE AUTHORITIES.

EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN RELATION TO ANY SUSPICIOUS COMMUNICATION AS FINANCIAL LOSS AND IDENTITY THEFT COULD RESULT FROM THE SENDING OF MONEY OR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THOSE ISSUING SUCH FRAUDULENT CORRESPONDENCE.
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jobs in 400 Sheraton hotels and resorts

2008-04-20T08:54:00.000-07:00

Who We Are
With over 400 Sheraton hotels and resorts located in over 70 countries around the world, we are Starwood’s largest brand.

You can feel the comfort as soon as you step through the front doors of the Sheraton – a warm and inviting atmosphere that puts you instantly at ease. The Sheraton experience is shaped around the understanding that we all share a natural, human need to belong. Travel is disorienting and impersonal, but at Sheraton, guests experience a warm and welcoming sense of connection. Our associates understand and anticipate our guests’ emotional needs while helping them connect in meaningful ways to what matters most to them so they can relax and just be themselves.

A sense of belonging
As a Sheraton associate, you’ll have the opportunity to create meaningful connections with people from across the globe. It’s the little things our associates do for our guests that make a difference: offering a friendly hello to a passerby, helping a guest connect with home, directing someone to the best spots in town. Small gestures go a long way towards making people feel special, like they belong. Our associates take pride in these personal touches. It’s what keeps our loyal guests coming back again and again.

In tune with our guests
Our signature services and plush amenities are designed to enhance our guests’ comfort and make them feel special, whether they’re with us on business or taking a much-needed vacation with family or friends.

Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(sm) Bed
Its innovative design sets the standard for comfort, and now our guests can purchase one of their very own.
Sheraton Express Checkout
Guests can bypass the front desk and get on their way faster.
Sheraton Service Express®
Service requests are just a phone call away.
Become part of the Starwood® Hotels & Resorts Family
When you join Sheraton you also become a member of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts family. Bringing together the world's best and most famous names in hotels and resorts, Starwood brands include Sheraton® Hotels & Resorts, Four Points® by Sheraton Hotels, St. Regis® Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection®, Le Meridien®, W Hotels® and Westin Hotels & Resorts®. To learn more about Starwood, visit www.starwood.com.
What We Offer
Working for Sheraton is so much more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle. Every day is a new experience, with new challenges and exciting opportunities to grow, stretch and reach your potential. To attract and retain the best and brightest people for our growing team, we offer exceptional benefits, world class training programs and strategic career development to inspire our associates to achieve their goals while positively impacting the lives of our guests and their fellow associates. A career with Sheraton is a greatly rewarding work experience.

World-class benefits

Our associates enjoy one of the most competitive pay and benefits programs in the industry, along with a range of choice perks and a stellar rewards and recognition program to acknowledge the achievements of specific individuals.

A thriving workplace

Teamwork and collaboration are essential for success, especially in the dynamic and fast-paced hospitality industry. Sheraton prides itself on maintaining a truly thriving and dynamic work environment powered by the passion, enthusiasm and commitment of our highly motivated service associates.

Supportive career development

Sheraton is serious about your success. We offer our associates world-class training and development programs to ensure that their skills stay fresh and that they have the tools, knowledge and information they need to be their best and achieve their goals. Our structured promotions policy ties learning objectives to career advancement to encourage all of our associates to pursue personal development opportunities as a means to develop in their lives and careers. Your Sheraton career is limited only by your imagination. Where would you like to be in five years? Sheraton can take you there.
Career Paths
If you think the hotel industry is all about cleaning rooms and checking in guests, take a closer look at the diverse range of career opportunities Sheraton has to offer. You may be surprised. Each hotel and resort is like its own little city, with jobs ranging from accountant to security officer, from massage therapist to retail manager.

Regardless of where your interests lie, a great opportunity awaits you at Sheraton, and the possibilities are endless. Take charge of your career today and start achieving your potential. Be your best. You belong at Sheraton.

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How Bux.to works

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Bux.to is a new innovative, international and FREE English based service that allows advertisers to reach thousands of potential customers by displaying their ad on our, "Surf Ads" page. A exact calculated percentage of all advertising revenue is paid to our members. Bux.to makes money via advertising, other advertising sources throughout the website as well as earning through direct sponsorship of other Bux.to members, just like a regular member does.
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You view websites in 30 second sessions via the "Surf Ads" page. Once the 30 seconds is up, you'll either get a green tick sign or a red 'X'. The green tick sign means you've earned $0.01 and as premium member $0.0125 for the visit and the 'X' means you have not earned money for the visit. You'll get red X's when you have more than one website from the "Surf Ads" page open. When this happens, you get no credit.

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Pursuing Careers and Looking for Jobs in the Middle East

2008-04-19T13:30:00.000-07:00

The birthplace of at least three world religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), Middle East has great influence in world polity as well as economy, and the region has been very popular destination for the travelers and temporary (expatriate) workers alike.
The economy of most of the Middle East countries is mainly based on oil, and due to rich oil reserves, some of the Middle Eastern countries are one of the most prosperous countries of the world. Despite their local challenges, the economy of most Middle Eastern countries continues to be very strong and therefore attracts a large workforce from around the world. Jobs in the Middle East therefore are one of the hotly pursued jobs in the world. Jobs in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE are particularly in very high demand. This is one reason that millions of expatriate workers currently work in the Middle East. For example, according to many estimates about 50,000 US citizens and their families live and work in Saudi-Arabia. At least 3 times as many US citizens can be estimated to be working in other parts of the Middle East.
Considerations
While benefits vary from country to country, general benefits may include the following –
No taxes
High salaries

Fixed Paid Housing allowance (Some expatriate workers save money on housing as they manage to find inexpensive housing on their own)

Some companies offer free housing instead of paying a housing allowance

Low cost of living

Proximity to the holy sites of Makkah and Madinah (Great benefit for Muslims)

People manage to easily find their cultural communities. This includes Americans, Pakistanis, Indians, and others.

Multiple year contracts – Most expatriates prefer a minimum of 2 year contract to ensure they get some benefit before temporarily relocating.
Paid travel for all family members to their home country once a year.

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2008-04-19T09:16:00.000-07:00

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2008-04-19T08:38:00.000-07:00

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Global Investment Inc

2008-04-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

Global Investment Inc where experience and technology are a winning combination. We run this unique program off-line prior to launching it on the internet. We are strong team of traders and have been working successfully together for almost 15 years. You can be certain that your investment will be handled by a group of qualified professionals. Generate Income with these powerful returns. Get daily payments. It must be stressed that this is not a get rich quick program promising crazy percentages within days. Time proven formulas and up to the second information is what has created a winning strategy that is unsurpassed

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Hotel trainings in U.K.: Kingsbrook USA Inc

2008-04-12T03:01:00.001-07:00

Recent Hotel students can apply now

Hospitality paid work experience in England. All over the United Kingdom 12 months Internship in Front desk, Food and Beverage, Culinary, Recreation . Start each month, year round Requirements : Hotel Diploma or catering or culinary diploma or 1 yr work experience . Only Recent Hotel studies graduates with fluent english may apply : Contact Tel : 1 904 4614291 e mail : ukhoteljobs@aol.com info@kingsbrookusa.com http://www.kingsbrookusa.com/

You have to pay for UK work permit porcessing, placement, housing, health insurance and your return flight ticket.

PROGRAM OPTIONS
Food & Beverage Service Operations:
Participants gain work experience in the aspects of:
Restaurant Service
Beverage Service
Banquet Service
Culinary Arts:
Participants gain work experience in the aspects of:
Main Kitchen Production
Larder Work
Pastry and Baking.
Accommodation Operations Front of House:
Participants gain work experience in the aspects of:
Front Desk
Reservation Systems
Concierge
Guest Relations
Accommodation Operations Back of House:
Participants gain work experience in the aspects of:
Housekeeping
Stewarding
Linen Control
In-House Laundry Operations
Recreation & leisure activities:
Suitably qualified persons may apply for work experience in aspects of:
Health Club Operations
Sports and Recreational Services
Animation Teamwork.

Hotel trainings in U.K.: Kingsbrook USA Inc

2008-04-12T03:01:00.000-07:00

Entry Level Sports Marketing & Public Relations! Start Immediately: CCA Enterprise & Associates

2008-04-12T03:00:00.001-07:00

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2008-04-12T02:56:00.002-07:00

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Although HotJobs.com has reference to job placements, this offering is for a work at home business opportunity and is in no way to be construed as a job offering. Please understand we have attempted to remove all the risk for you. Our intention is for you to view the information in its entirety, speak with your personal business coach, and decide if this is for you. Should you decide this in not something you were looking for, simply return the materials to us. You will be billed a one-time non-refundable charge of $9.95 USD for shipping and handling. If you decide to keep the package you will be billed the full amount of $39.95.

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2008-04-12T02:56:00.001-07:00

Customer Service Call Center Rep
Bilingual Opportunities Also Available

Uline, a leading international distributor of packaging & industrial supplies, seeks Customer Service Representatives for their new Greater Toronto Area (Brampton) branch office / distribution center.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES / REQUIREMENTS:

Bilingual (English / French) a plus

Process customer service orders via phone, fax & internet in a call center environment

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Professional customer service phone manner & ability to work independently

Typing speed of 30 wpm
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Entry Level Sales Management Trainee: Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2008-04-12T02:54:00.000-07:00

Your career for instance? The Enterprise Management Training Program can get you started right. But don't just take our word for it. BusinessWeek Magazine just named Enterprise to its list of the "Best Places To Launch A Career" for the second year in a row. How's that for some recognition? If you're ready to join a $9 billion company who's about to do something even bigger, take the next step right now.

Learn more about Enterprise.

Entry-Level Sales Management Training Program

Building a sales career takes more than education. It takes opportunity. That's exactly what you'll have as part of the Enterprise Management Training Program. Recently ranked by BusinessWeek as one of the "Best Places To Launch A Career" for the second year in a row, this is the program where you can sharpen your customer service skills, your marketing know-how and your ability to manage a team. That's because you'll call the shots. And when you consider our performance-based environment and fast-track promotions, it's easy to see you'll be a manager at this $9 billion industry leader some day. Some day soon.

It's your personal enterprise. Let it start today.

Management Trainee Opportunities at Enterprise
The chance to run your own business and share in the profits you help create
Highly marketable skills and training in business, management, marketing, sales and service
Rapid promotion based on performance
A fun, team-oriented work environment
During your first year, you'll learn valuable business skills from capable mentors who were once in your shoes. Nearly 100% of all our managers and corporate executives started out as Management Trainees and followed a clearly defined career path that took them to where they are today. Day-to-day responsibilities include actively participating in everything from sales and marketing and customer service to operations and finance. As you progress, you'll be supported every step of the way. And upon successful evaluation you can expect rewards, pay increases and the opportunity for continued promotions. And thanks to our entrepreneurial philosophy, there's absolutely nothing holding you back. Your own initiative and capabilities, coupled with your ability to think on your feet and market effectively, will dictate how fast you advance.

Job Requirements: Prefer a Bachelor's degree- require at least an Associates degree with one year of customer service and or sales experience and must have a good driving record. If you have ambition, drive and dedication please apply online at: enterprise.com/careers.

Or to contact a local recruiter, please call 1-888-999-ERAC.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V.

Customer Service Coordinator: Jenny Craig

2008-04-12T02:53:00.000-07:00

As the premier weight loss and weight management company in the world, Jenny Craig, Inc. helps thousands of people every year to change their lives!

People who enjoy a fast-paced environment and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others excel at Jenny Craig. Our employees typically have experience and the desire to work in sales, customer service and the personal health field. So if your dream job is with a company that values Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity and Health - come join our team!

The Jenny Craig Customer Service Coordinator plays a critical role in our centre by being positive and supportive of our clients while working in a dynamic environment. Our Customer Service Coordinator's role includes; answering phone calls, providing program information, scheduling weekly client appointments, greeting clients in the lobby, invoicing, assisting in stock inventories, processing food orders for clients and daily stocking. In addition, the Customer Service Coordinator is also responsible for the organization and maintenance of both our food and supply stockroom. This aspect of the job can involve lifting of up to 30 pounds. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills and enjoys working with people in a customer focused environment that requires continual multi-tasking and flexibility. The Customer Service Coordinator position is an excellent entry level position with many growth opportunities. Jenny Craig offers numerous paid training classes and consistently promotes from within.

Benefits for eligible employees include:

Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Employee Wellness plans
Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts
Paid Training and Career Growth Opportunities
We Require:
At least six months experience in sales or customer service
Strong customer service skills
Basic computer knowledge
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
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http://www.jennycraig.greatjob.net
Reference Media Code: HOT and Job Code: 9010C

(Equal Opportunity Employer. Jenny Craig offers a smoke-free environment)
Customer Support, Weight Loss Program Coordinator, Customer Relations, Sales, Weight Loss Consultant, Program Coordinator, Client Services, Customer Service, Account Manager, Account Executive

Product Sales Specialist II: Cisco

2008-04-12T02:50:00.000-07:00

Make your career connection at Cisco

Product Sales Specialist II

Job Description:
It''s an exciting time to work at Cisco.Every day we connect people to the network and make it come to life.··Whether it''s using e-learning to educate students far from city centers or downloading the entire Library of Congress in seconds, our networking technology has not only revolutionized the way people do things, but who they are. People are more informed, more efficient, and more involved. With all forms of communications converging onto the network, Cisco is entering an exciting new era. The concept of the network as the platform for transforming life''s experiences is no longer a possibility: It is quickly becoming a reality. And Cisco is leading the experience.Cisco seeks a Product Sales Specialist. In this position, you will be facilitating the success of Cisco sales teams in selling specific products and technologies related to your area of expertise, with measurable sales objectives for the regions you support. The ideal candidate will be quick to identify opportunities, able to manage people and prioritize opportunities, highly capable as a trusted consultant and mentor to salespeople, and commtted to improving the competency of the team. This is a great opportunity to join a world-class organization and apply your technical expertise, sales acumen and leadership skills in a role that has high visibility and impact.Responsible for driving Voice Business within the Plain States Commercial Regional area. Work with Cisco Account Managers, Systems Engineers and Cisco Voice Partners to plan Sales Strategy, develop proposals, deliver customer presentations and / or demonstrations and close business. Responsible for developing a Business Plan to meet and exceed assigned quota. Train ESO Sales teams on Cisco''s Contact Center solutions and products. Train ESO Sales teams on how to discover contact center opportunities outside of normal IT contact areas. Work with Channels to find and develop contact center Channel partners in each geography. Carry a specific contact center product quota and lead the team to success. Make executive calls and presentations articulating the business value of contact center. Minimum seven Years experience in the Voice Communications industry. Indepth knowledge of "traditional" voice communications systems such as Nortel and Avaya. Familiarity with IP Voice Communications Systems ,and preferably Cisco''s Solutions Experience with selling Voice at the Telecom level through the CXO level. Train ESO Sales teams on Cisco''s Contact Center solutions and products. Train ESO Sales teams on how to discover contact center opportunities outside of normal IT contact areas. Work with Channels to find and develop contact center Channel partners in each geography. Carry a specific contact center product quota and lead the team to success. Make executive calls and presentations articulating the business value of contact center. Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and multiple levels of the organizations (AM, SE, RM, SEM, OD, SSEM, Partners, Channels, etc.) Able to drive a solutions sell process versus a product feature sell. Strong understanding of voice communications and the issues companies face. Good understanding of Contact Centers Contact Center Sales Specialist will be responsible for driving sales of Cisco''s Contact Center products in the Northern California Area. Role supports multiple partners, sales regions and states. General responsibilities will include working with partners, customers and the ESO enterprise region teams. Educating partners and team members on the value proposition, finding, qualifying, discovering business drivers and closing contact center opportunities. This person must work well on teams and understand Cisco''s enterprise engagement model and how partners play a key role for success.
Cisco Systems is one of the most innovative companies in the high-technology industry. We hire highly talented individuals who will continue Cisco global leadership in delivering networking products and solutions that help customers achieve their business goals.

Are you seeking a rewarding career at a company that influences the way people work, live, play, and learn? Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of people at work and at play worldwide? To discover the possibilities at Cisco,start your job search here.

Please click "APPLY TO JOB" below and submit your application on the Cisco Careers site and reference Yahoo! Hotjobs and the Job ID Number.

Cisco Systems is committed to diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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F&B Director (shipboard International) (COPY): Norwegian Cruise Line

2008-04-12T02:49:00.000-07:00

Food and Beverage Director

NCL is one of the fastest-growing cruise lines in the industry. And we are looking for people who want to grow along with us. Our mission is to offer unique cruise vacations and to delight our customers with friendly and efficient service from a dedicated, passionate team.

The duties and responsibilities of the Food and Beverage Director include, but are not limited to:

Supervise all food & beverage staff
Ensure that all F&B service related food items are being properly handled according to U.S. Public Health Service policy
Develops a positive working relationship with all shipboard departments to facilitate a team orientated and supportive approach towards Food & Beverage operations.
Coordinates all food and beverage related functions
Ensures that the line’s high standards are maintained in the following areas:
Freestyle service and dining experience.
Galley service, operation and philosophy.
Restaurant service, operation and philosophy.
Bar service, operation and philosophy.
Provisions and inventory control.
Public Health.
Crew assigned to the F&B Department.
General standards in the F&B Department.
Quality control of all F&B products.
Planning and organizing.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Solid progression through F&B ranks
Experience with very busy banquet operations
Experience implementing new F&B concepts
Track record developing profitable F&B promotions
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS 3-4 year degree or foreign equivalency.
Courses in safety, environmental, public health and sanitation regulations and procedures are required.
Proof of continuing education in professional F&B courses and seminars.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Able to lift at least 25 lbs.

· Bend, lean and stoop without hindrance.

· Use stairs often.

· Work within different temperature changes—indoors to outdoors.

· Able to pass basic safety course.

Conditions for Employment

This position is open for US and International candidates.

Any employment offer for NCL is contingent on the ability of the applicant, candidate and/or new hire to successfully complete a police background check and a medical examination including drug screening. Candidates must also have a valid passport and possess the ability to obtain a C-1/D working visa prior to being assigned to a ship.

We reward our team members with competitive salaries, transportation to and from the ship, accommodations, all meals, and opportunities for advancement of more information on other benefits from NCL, visit our website, www.ncl.com

Authentication Specialist: Verisign

2008-04-12T02:45:00.000-07:00

VeriSign Asia PacificJob Description

Job Title: Authentication Specialist
VeriSign Job Title: Authentication Specialist II

Reporting to: Authentication Supervisor

Description:

VeriSign, Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed US-based company, and a global leader in the delivery of critical internet and telecommunications infrastructure services.

The position will be based in the Melbourne office of VeriSign Asia Pacific, and play a key role in the processing of VeriSign digital certificate enrolments within Australia and South Asia .

The person will be a self-motivated, positive person who can take ownership of their role and ‘get the job done’, and who demonstrates the key VeriSign RAPID (Respect, Accountability, Passion, Integrity, Drive) values in their attitude and actions.

Key Responsibilities:
Process customer orders for all VeriSign products ensuring both quantitative and qualitative targets are met.
Manage customer inquiries regarding customer orders and work with customers to resolve issues.
Develop a full understanding of VeriSign’s Authentication procedures.
Develop a full understanding of all VeriSign’s certificate issuance systems & communication tools.
Understand VeriSign’s product lines and where it fits into the customer’s requirements. Recommend solutions for the resolution of “out of the box� customer issues.
Experience and Qualifications:
2 – 4 years customer service experience.
Experience using a CRM or call logging system.
Microsoft Office experience.
Good understanding of the internet.
Typing 50 wpm.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to cross check customer information.
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to rapidly absorb processes and procedures.
Strong analytical skills.
Technical aptitude.
Ability to work in a changing environment.

Key Expectations

Issue certificates within the corporate goal (TPT).
Resolving customer’s issues promptly.
Present a professional and competent face to the customer, instilling customer trust in VeriSign.
Ability to identify “unsatisfied� customers and move them to “satisfied� or very “satisfied�.
Maintain zero defect issuance.
Can perform complex work with minimum supervision.
Identify issues with internal company processes and recommends solutions.
Promotes positive morale and team spirit within the group.
Australian citizens will be required to achieve and maintain Highly Protected security clearance as defined by the Australian Federal government (which includes being an Australian citizen).
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Customer Care QA Specialist III: Yahoo! Inc

2008-04-12T02:40:00.000-07:00

Job ID 14323
Company Name Yahoo! Inc
Job Category Internet/New Media; Customer Service
Location Hillsboro, OR
Position Type Full-Time, Employee
Experience 2-5 Years Experience
Date Posted April 12, 2008

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Customer Care QA Specialist III

Description
The Internet is a big, busy place, and we at Yahoo! are proud to stand out in the crowd. As the world's number one Internet brand, servicing over a half billion people, we're determined to maintain our commitment to delivering news, entertainment, information and fun... each and every day.

In order to maintain our position as one of the world's most trafficked Internet destinations, we're always on the lookout for people with big ideas and big talent to help us provide our visitors with the innovative products and services they've come to expect from Yahoo!. We're looking for people like you.

How Big Can You Think?

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Quality Specialist
Department: Customer Care
Reports To: Quality Manager

Position Summary:

The Quality Specialist is a key liaison within the Customer Care Quality organization for specific products or properties for Yahoo! Business Managers, Account Managers, Agent Team Leads, international Customer Care, and Operations teams (both internal and vendors). The position is focused on driving both strategic and tactical quality programs and initiatives within Customer Care that deal with specific products and properties. Quality Specialists work with their peers, the Quality Manager, Quality Analyst and the Business / Account Management team to implement quality programs, manage quality documentation, and manage relationships with the outsource partners Quality team. The Quality Specialist is also responsible for identifying gaps, trends, and areas of improvement in the customer experience through evaluating customer contacts and Agent responses against Yahoo! standards, as well as to drive quality action plans to continually meet and exceed customer expectations and ensure world-class support.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and evaluate e-mail, phone and chat transactions against Yahoo! standards to identify areas of opportunity and success
• Fully document findings in a constructive manner to help drive Agent and overall improvement
• Perform Root Cause Analysis as needed
• Create and drive Quality Action Plans as needed
• Work with peers, Quality Manager, Quality Analyst, Account Management, Team Leads, Operations and vendor partners to drive and implement steps for process improvements from a quality perspective
• Proactively provide Account Management and Training with agent feedback to close gaps within Yahoo!'s training documentation
• Build relationships with outsource partners via monitoring & evaluating contacts, participating in call, chat and email calibration sessions, and assisting in the development of job aids
• Assist Trainers in the development of training material and Help content for assigned business units as needed
• Willingness to present Quality results and initiatives in Quarterly Business Reviews as needed
• Willingness and ability to take on other duties or projects, as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with internal Customer Care and outsource vendor teams.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 3+ years customer support/call center experience
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated history of being well-organized and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and collaboratively work within a team environment
• Proved track record of working in a self-directed manner towards achieving Key Performance Indicators
• Project Management experience preferred
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills
• Six Sigma, Total Quality Management experience or the equivalent preferred
• BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience required

Yahoo! Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or to search all of our openings, please visit http://careers.yahoo.com.

CALL CENTER (usa)

2008-04-12T02:35:00.000-07:00

CALL CENTER
Slomin's Security, the nation's largest family-owned security co., seeks highly motivated part-time appointment setters to join our team in our new call center in Exton, PA. You will be responsible for calling on homeowners & businesses to schedule appointments for our growing sales force. Qualified candidates will be dependable, articulate & enjoy speaking to customers. Flex. schedules avail., possible shifts are Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm & Sat 9am-1pm. Slomin's offers a comp. hourly rate plus bonuses & incentives. E-mail resume to tmill@slomins.com or call (610) 561-9088.

Top 10 Reasons to Work at Google

2008-04-12T02:34:00.001-07:00

1. Lend a helping hand. With millions of visitors every month, Google has become an essential part of everyday life - like a good friend - connecting people with the information they need to live great lives.
2. Life is beautiful. Being a part of something that matters and working on products in which you can believe is remarkably fulfilling.
3. Appreciation is the best motivation, so we've created a fun and inspiring workspace you'll be glad to be a part of, including on-site doctor and dentist; massage and yoga; professional development opportunities; on-site day care; shoreline running trails; and plenty of snacks to get you through the day.
4. Work and play are not mutually exclusive. It is possible to code and pass the puck at the same time.
5. We love our employees, and we want them to know it. Google offers a variety of benefits, including a choice of medical programs, company-matched 401(k), stock options, maternity and paternity leave, and much more.
6. Innovation is our bloodline. Even the best technology can be improved. We see endless opportunity to create even more relevant, more useful, and faster products for our users. Google is the technology leader in organizing the world’s information.
7. Good company everywhere you look. Googlers range from former neurosurgeons, CEOs, and U.S. puzzle champions to alligator wrestlers and former-Marines. No matter what their backgrounds Googlers make for interesting cube mates.
8. Uniting the world, one user at a time. People in every country and every language use our products. As such we think, act, and work globally - just our little contribution to making the world a better place.
9. Boldly go where no one has gone before. There are hundreds of challenges yet to solve. Your creative ideas matter here and are worth exploring. You'll have the opportunity to develop innovative new products that millions of people will find useful.
10. There is such a thing as a free lunch after all. In fact we have them every day: healthy, yummy, and made with love.

Life at Google

2008-04-12T02:30:00.000-07:00

Google is not a conventional company, and we don't intend to become one. True, we share attributes with the world's most successful organizations – a focus on innovation and smart business practices comes to mind – but even as we continue to grow, we're committed to retaining a small-company feel. At Google, we know that every employee has something important to say, and that every employee is integral to our success. And where else can a newbie unabashedly and unflinchingly skate over a corporate officer during a roller hockey game?

Google has offices around the globe, from Bangalore to Zurich, but regardless of where we are, we nurture an invigorating, positive environment by hiring talented, local people who share our commitment to creating search perfection and want to have a great time doing it. Googlers thrive in small, focused teams and high-energy environments, believe in the ability of technology to change the world, and are as passionate about their lives as they are about their work.

We're always on the look-out for new Googlers

2008 Google Global Community Scholarship for the Grace Hopper Conference

2008-04-12T02:29:00.001-07:00

As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Google Global Community Scholarship to help students attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference at the Keystone Resort, Colorado on October 1-4,2008. Conference details can be found at www.gracehopper.org.

A group of female students outside of the USA will be chosen from the applicant pool. We encourage women from throughout the world to apply. Each selected student will receive up to $2,500 USD for airfare, hotel, conference registration and other travel requirements.

Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must be:

Enrolled full-time in their undergraduate or graduate study in a university outside of the United States
In Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field major
Maintaining a strong academic background with demonstrated leadership ability
How To Apply
The online application will be available in May 2008.

Please contact gracehopper@google.com with questions.

Google Jobs

2008-04-12T02:18:00.000-07:00

Preparing your resume/CV
We appreciate your interest in job opportunities at Google and hope we can simplify the process of applying with a few helpful suggestions.

The first step on the road to working at Google is submitting your resume/CV. It's important that your resume/CV accurately reflects your skills, experience and capabilities. If you graduated from a university within the last five years, include a copy of your transcripts (unofficial is okay), a list showing individual coursework completed and grades received, as well as the overall grade average. Please note that all resume/CVs must be submitted in English.

Submitting a resume/CV - General Information
To make it easier for us to determine where you might best fit within our organization, you can take a few simple steps to help us understand your qualifications.

PDF, HTML, or Microsoft Word documents or text formats are acceptable or you can submit using plain text format.
All resume/CV and related materials (transcripts, etc.) should be submitted in English.
Only send essential personal information and be sure to include your name and how to contact you in the resume/CV not just your cover letter. Include your email, phone, and residence address. Do NOT include your gender, date of birth, age, family status, or personal identification numbers. It isn't necessary to include military service you may have performed, unless it reflects some special achievements or accomplishments that you feel illustrate your qualifications for the job.
Educational Background
Your resume/CV should accurately reflect your academic achievements and accomplishments.

Your resume/CV should show all post-secondary institutions attended, degrees conferred, and a cumulative grade point average (if available) for each degree received.
Only report your secondary and university level education; do NOT include elementary schooling. However, if you completed a "year abroad" programme as part of your pre-university education, feel free to include this in your resume/CV.
Provide a brief description of any important projects you completed as part of your coursework.
Your Work Experience
You may be fresh out of a university, or have substantial work experience and a history of accomplishments. Either way, we want to know what skills you've acquired along the way. We'll look closely at the work experience section of your resume/CV so the information you provide here is very important.

List your experience and projects completed, accomplishments, etc. by your position with each employer.
We also want to see concise, important details on your specific accomplishments and the impact your efforts had on your company.
If you worked while attending a university, either during the summer or concurrent with your course work, be sure mention this even if it isn't specifically related to a potential job at Google.
Additional Information
Here at Google, we value talent and intelligence, group spirit and diversity, creativity and idealism. Googlers range from former neurosurgeons and puzzle champions to alligator wrestlers and Lego maniacs. Tell us what makes you unique!

Include the names and contact information of 2-3 references. These can include faculty advisors, co-workers, managers, or others who can talk knowledgeably about your skills and abilities. We don't need copies of any written references you already have.
Be sure to include any awards you've received, articles you've published, or conference presentations you've given. We don't need to see copies of any awards or publications, just a reference to them

Is There a Slogan in Your Resume?

2008-04-10T12:09:00.002-07:00

Too often, candidates think a job search is all about selling their specific skills. Skills are only commodities. They get you in the door, but they don't win you the job. HR managers now receive 100 or more resumes per job posting, so it's easy to get lost in the resume shuffle with dozens of other candidates. How can you stand out and get selected?

A great way to do that is to take a lesson from Madison Avenue, the masters of marketing, and develop a "slogan" of your own. Slogans -- or "branding images" or "taglines" -- work by promising you a benefit for using a particular product.

What's Your Benefit?

Employers don't buy just skills. They want to know how you can be an asset to their bottom line. This boils down to only two areas where you can provide a benefit:

How will you help an employer make money?, or
How will you help an employer save money?
When you answer this question, you set yourself apart from most of your competitors. The best way to accomplish this is to develop your own slogan. Called a "Unique Selling Proposition" (USP), this is a short sentence that describes a major, unique benefit that you can offer your next employer.

Add Strength to Skills

For example, if you're a project manager you have a number of skills, such as software, hardware and management expertise. Trouble is, most other project managers competing with you have the same skills. If you think further, though, you find your particular strength might be your ability to identify and solve problems early in your projects.

So your USP goes something like this:

"Seasoned project manager with a strength in identifying and solving problems."

Find the Money

Now add one more item, and that's the benefit to the employer. Since employers buy "making money" or "saving money," try to find a way to attach dollars to it. This is called monetizing your benefit and it's what will separate you from every other project manager you compete with. It may take some research or calculations but it's well worth the effort.

Try to arrive at a conservative figure for how much money you helped your employer make or save on a given project, sale or time period. In this case, our project manager calculated that he helped save his employer over $3 million in a three-year period while he completed over $12 million in projects. His USP becomes this:

"Seasoned project manager whose strengths in identifying and solving problems have saved my employer over $3 million while completing over $12 million worth of projects during the past 3 years."

By placing this one sentence front and center at the top of his resume (as a "summary" statement), magic can start to happen. No longer is this candidate a commodity. The employer can clearly see the benefit of having an employee who can bring their special talent to help save $3 million.

As a recruiter, Joe Turner has spent the past 15 years finding and placing top candidates in some of the best jobs of their career. He makes it easy for anyone to find and land the job they really want all on their own in the shortest time possible. Discover more insider job search secrets by visiting jobchangesecrets.com.

Writing a Successful Cover Letter

2008-04-10T12:08:00.000-07:00

Getting the attention of a recruiter or hiring manager is not easy. You may have the credentials the company is seeking, but the recruiter may not even read your resume if the cover letter is poorly written.

The cover letter is an important factor in determining whether a candidate will be asked for an interview. Most recruiters will spend about 30 seconds scanning a resume and cover letter before putting it in the "yes" or "no" pile. Creating a dynamic cover letter will secure a spot in the "yes" pile.

Get the Basics Down

A killer cover letter should be clearly written, personable and provide a direct message highlighting your skills and goals. Most importantly, it should be easy to understand.

Readability is the most noticeable portion of a cover letter. If your writing isn't clear, your work probably won't be either. Spell check isn't a reliable method of catching errors. Having a friend or professor read it over is a fresh pair of eyes that can catch something that has been overlooked.

The cover letter is the best opportunity to showcase your personality. A recruiter will be interested in someone who has piqued their interest. Personal experiences and achievements can be explained and expanded upon in a fun and creative way.

The Tailored Approach Works

Writing a standard cover letter and substituting different names and companies will end up in the discard pile quickly. Specific skills and objectives should target the needs of the employer. Professional goals should be stated clearly by using a direct approach in writing style. A recruiter shouldn't wonder what type of job you are looking for after reading a cover letter.

Looks aren't everything, but they are when it comes to professionalism. The type of paper used, font style, and contact information should all be consistent. Using a different font or font size might give the impression of disorganization.

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Final Do's and Don'ts

Cover letter "do's" are important to keep in mind, but there are some "don'ts" to avoid. The "no" pile for cover letters is usually a lot higher than the "yes" pile.

Restating the facts of a resume, babbling in the cover letter and using an arrogant or inaccurate tone will most likely turn the recruiter off from the candidate.

After the cover letter and resume are sent to the recruiter or hiring manager, don't forget to follow up with a phone call.

You have taken the time to compose the perfect cover letter. It deserves to be read!

Watch the CareerTV video presentation on writing good cover letters

Five Secrets of Successful Job Hunters

2008-04-10T12:07:00.001-07:00

Completing a 26-mile marathon race shares some characteristics with a successful job search.

There is one "winner" who crosses the finish line first. There are the many who quit before they've completed the race. Finally, there are the rest of us who don't finish first, but are determined to complete the race nevertheless.

For most of us, half the battle is finishing the race, regardless of where we place among the finishers. The same goes for a job search.

The Five Secrets

1. Visualize. Marathon runners and other goal-directed athletes are great at visualization. They set a goal and see themselves achieving it. The same applies for your job search. Set a goal and see yourself achieving it. No matter how many setbacks you have, hold that vision of the job you want. Continue to hold it.

Focus on the outcome you want, and not on how you're going to achieve it. Picture it in your mind. Be specific. What is your supervisor like? How about your co-workers? What is your workspace like? What hours do you work? Including your right brain in the imagination and visualization process enhances the achievement of your goal.

2. Be Persistent. Just as in running a marathon, nothing worth having is ever easy to achieve. There is a lot of rejection in job search. Sometimes it seems as if you'll never get a "yes." Remember what good sales people already know: that winning a sale, a job, or any other goal is a numbers game. Commission sales people will tell you that every "no" is one step closer to a "yes." When you can see your process from a more objective viewpoint, knowing that you're one more rejection closer to a "yes," you'll be less inclined to take the "no's" personally or get discouraged.

3. Replenish Yourself. The job search process, like a marathon race, can be an endurance test with a lot of disappointments and setbacks. It can also go on for weeks, months, and for some people, even a year or more. If you're going to outlast this process and prevail, you have to take care of yourself. This means taking time to relax to take your mind off the challenges, frustrations and rejections. Work hard on your job search, then take time out to exercise and pursue activities that bring you joy and replenish you.

4. Inoculate Yourself Against Negative Messages. Succeeding at a job search is a mental process, and negative input from anywhere can poison your mental outlook and encourage fear, discouragement, anxiety, anger, and other negative emotions. Associate with positive people and protect yourself from all types of negativity.

A job search can be a big undertaking. You need all of the assets and advantages that you can possibly bring to the party. You can't afford to be exposed to the negativity of others. This includes friends, relatives, and negative articles in newspapers and magazines as well as negative TV shows. Make a point of reading books and articles that motivate, encourage, and inspire you.

5. Meditate. This can be the most important secret, yet it can be very simple. Take some time every day to be still and to get away from the "white noise" of life. Whether you are a spiritual person or not, commit to some quiet time away from the noise of TV, radio, and other distractions. Give yourself the gift of quietness to contemplate, calm down, and center yourself. Even five minutes of quiet time can make a positive difference in your life. It will ground you and make it easier to face and overcome the stresses of your job search journey ahead.

As with successful marathoners, job hunters have some secret tactics that make their success look easy to others. Winning the job search game has a mental component. Developing the above five winning secret tactics will enhance your chances of success, and make the process more pleasant and less stressful.

As a recruiter, Joe Turner has spent the past 15 years finding and placing top candidates in some of the best jobs of their careers. Known on the Internet as "The Job Search Guy", Joe has also authored 'how-to' books on interviewing and job search. Discover more insider job search secrets at his site.

Crash Course in Interview Preparation

2008-04-08T11:26:00.000-07:00

By Christopher Jones

Everyone loves to get this phone call: "This is Jane Doe. I'm calling to see if you would like to come in for a job interview."

Your pulse races: A job interview!

It isn't until the night before the interview that your stomach drops, a feeling of slight dread sets in and you ask yourself, "What am I gonna wear?" "What am I gonna say?"

You've got a case of the pre-interview jitters: A good sign that you haven't spent enough time preparing.

Getting ready for an interview should begin at least three days before the interview is scheduled to take place. This week, we'll run down the top things you should do before the big day arrives.

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The Clothes Make the Job Seeker

Make sure your interview clothes are clean and pressed a few days beforehand.

The last thing you want to worry about the night before an interview is pleading with your drycleaner or getting burned by a hot iron.

Also, make sure you have a neutral colored umbrella on-hand in case of rain.

Don't Forget Your Resumes!

Make good-quality copies of your resume on a nice grade of paper. Take more copies than you will possibly need -- just in case. Store the copies in a folder where they will stay clean and unwrinkled.

Organize your portfolio, tear sheets, professional reference lists or any other papers you think your prospective employer would like to see.

Make sure your purse or briefcase is stocked with everything else you'll need: A working pen (no pencils!), a notebook, breath mints, a comb, the umbrella I mentioned and some tissues.

Practice Makes Perfect

Like most things, people get better at interviewing with a little practice.

Dedicate one night prior to the interview to a mock QandA. You can set this up with a friend or conduct the interview yourself with a list of frequently-asked interview questions and a mirror.

Don't panic if, during the actual interview, you are not asked any of the questions you practiced. The point of practicing is to "warm up" to the process of answering questions on the fly.

Do Your Homework

Spend at least two days before the interview researching the company. Take notes. Memorize important facts.

A little preparation goes a long way. A couple of hours researching the company and practicing answers to interview questions can give you that extra bit of confidence you need to ace the interview.

Salary History: How Much Should You Tell?

2008-04-08T11:23:00.001-07:00

by Margaret Steen

At some point during your job search, you will likely be asked about your salary history -- how much you're making at your current job, and how much you made previously. Should you tell? Is there any way to avoid telling? And why do potential employers want to know, anyway?

When forming a response to these questions, it helps to understand employers' reasons for asking.

Employers tend to use your past pay as a gauge of your market value, says Richard Phillips, a career coach and owner of Advantage Career Solutions in Palo Alto, California. They also want a sense of what salary you'll be expecting. If it's tens of thousands of dollars more than the employer can pay for the position, it's probably not worth wasting your time or the employer's on further discussions.

"It's a way to figure out if we are all playing in the same league," Phillips says.

Play Your Cards Right

Of course, this information also gives the employer a leg up in the negotiation process. "We're going to play poker," Phillips says. "You're going to show every other card of yours, and I'm not going to show any of my cards."

Because of this, Phillips recommends not offering salary history in an initial written application. If you're filling out an application, put dashes in the box for salary history, indicating that you saw it, he says. If you're responding to a job posting that says to send in a resume and salary history, just send the resume. If the employer is interested, someone will call to ask for more information.

"Then you're in a dialogue," Phillips says. At this point, instead of telling the employer your current or past salary, ask what range they expect to pay for the position. You could also offer to provide your desired salary range.

The Strategy Could Backfire

This approach does have pitfalls. First, some employers may not call, choosing instead to focus on applicants who provided the information on the application.

"My take on it is that if you are a qualified candidate and they are going to ignore you because you did not send in your salary history, you do not want to work for that organization," Phillips says.

Even if you make it to the conversation stage, simply stating your expectations may not work.

Tell the Truth

"They could say any number for an expectation," says Lori Itani, an independent staffing consultant who focuses on high tech companies. When Itani talks to candidates, she asks for their salary history. "Everybody I talk to ends up giving that information out."

Itani is looking not only at whether the candidate is likely to be happy with the salary the company can offer, but also at whether the person has received raises when changing jobs. She also notes that employers can verify this information, so it's critical to tell the truth.

In the end, Phillips says, it's not usually a problem to give the employer the information. If bonuses or stock options were part of your pay package, mention this when you give salary numbers -- it could make a case for paying you more. If you know the position you're interviewing for pays less than you're making and you're OK with that, say so.

And remember that when the company actually makes an offer, you can still negotiate.

Salary History: How Much Should You Tell?

2008-04-08T11:23:00.000-07:00

Five Secrets of Successful Job Hunters

2008-04-08T11:21:00.000-07:00

by Joe Turner

Completing a 26-mile marathon race shares some characteristics with a successful job search.

There is one "winner" who crosses the finish line first. There are the many who quit before they've completed the race. Finally, there are the rest of us who don't finish first, but are determined to complete the race nevertheless.

For most of us, half the battle is finishing the race, regardless of where we place among the finishers. The same goes for a job search.

The Five Secrets

1. Visualize. Marathon runners and other goal-directed athletes are great at visualization. They set a goal and see themselves achieving it. The same applies for your job search. Set a goal and see yourself achieving it. No matter how many setbacks you have, hold that vision of the job you want. Continue to hold it.

Focus on the outcome you want, and not on how you're going to achieve it. Picture it in your mind. Be specific. What is your supervisor like? How about your co-workers? What is your workspace like? What hours do you work? Including your right brain in the imagination and visualization process enhances the achievement of your goal.

2. Be Persistent. Just as in running a marathon, nothing worth having is ever easy to achieve. There is a lot of rejection in job search. Sometimes it seems as if you'll never get a "yes." Remember what good sales people already know: that winning a sale, a job, or any other goal is a numbers game. Commission sales people will tell you that every "no" is one step closer to a "yes." When you can see your process from a more objective viewpoint, knowing that you're one more rejection closer to a "yes," you'll be less inclined to take the "no's" personally or get discouraged.

3. Replenish Yourself. The job search process, like a marathon race, can be an endurance test with a lot of disappointments and setbacks. It can also go on for weeks, months, and for some people, even a year or more. If you're going to outlast this process and prevail, you have to take care of yourself. This means taking time to relax to take your mind off the challenges, frustrations and rejections. Work hard on your job search, then take time out to exercise and pursue activities that bring you joy and replenish you.

4. Inoculate Yourself Against Negative Messages. Succeeding at a job search is a mental process, and negative input from anywhere can poison your mental outlook and encourage fear, discouragement, anxiety, anger, and other negative emotions. Associate with positive people and protect yourself from all types of negativity.

A job search can be a big undertaking. You need all of the assets and advantages that you can possibly bring to the party. You can't afford to be exposed to the negativity of others. This includes friends, relatives, and negative articles in newspapers and magazines as well as negative TV shows. Make a point of reading books and articles that motivate, encourage, and inspire you.

5. Meditate. This can be the most important secret, yet it can be very simple. Take some time every day to be still and to get away from the "white noise" of life. Whether you are a spiritual person or not, commit to some quiet time away from the noise of TV, radio, and other distractions. Give yourself the gift of quietness to contemplate, calm down, and center yourself. Even five minutes of quiet time can make a positive difference in your life. It will ground you and make it easier to face and overcome the stresses of your job search journey ahead.

As with successful marathoners, job hunters have some secret tactics that make their success look easy to others. Winning the job search game has a mental component. Developing the above five winning secret tactics will enhance your chances of success, and make the process more pleasant and less stressful.

As a recruiter, Joe Turner has spent the past 15 years finding and placing top candidates in some of the best jobs of their careers. Known on the Internet as "The Job Search Guy", Joe has also authored 'how-to' books on interviewing and job search. Discover more insider job search secrets at his site.
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