4marketeers job--Director, Public Relations (Santa Clara, CA)
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:59:47 -0700
Hi aline,
Hiring firm: confidential
For application or contact info click:
http://www.4marketeers.com/Jobs/vuSelectedJobEmail.asp?BlastID=910&Source=4m
Company description:
This VPofMarketing.com / Marcom Match client company is a provider of
end-to-end broadband wireless systems that address the specific needs of
large enterprises, as well as small and medium businesses and home
users.
Job description:
Responsible for directing and managing external and internal company
communications. Primary area of responsibility includes public and media
relations with an emphasis on trade, crossover, and business press
activities.
Responsibilities:
-- Develop and manage global strategy for successful press and media
relations.
-- Build and maintain relationships with key press contacts (and
analysts where appropriate). Communicate directly with these individuals on a
regular basis with the purpose of raising awareness and influencing
publication content.
-- Build and maintain relationships with our customers and key industry
influencers for the purpose of leveraging them in ongoing PR efforts
-- Own press release process from messaging and writing of content to
approval, distribution, and follow up with key influencers.
-- Own award and speaker submissions, including abstract creation,
pitching and successful follow through.
-- Work with marketing team to fine tune messaging to appeal to
different media outlets, and to create pertinent documents that can be placed
in top tier publications, (e.g. technology papers, customer profiles,
market research, etc.)
-- Manage international PR efforts, including the coordination of
activities with international PR agencies.
Qualifications:
-- 10+ years in public relations or communications experience required.
-- 5+ years experience in the high-technology field. Experience with
networking and wireless preferred.
-- Must be willing to travel up to 20%.
-- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required.
-- Ability to answer difficult or leading questions confidently and
correctly without disclosing sensitive information.
-- Ability to work with all members of the senior management team on a
regular basis.
Education:
BS/BA; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
To apply:
Please send resume as an attached document to
info@marcommatch.com -- please cite ref code: 4m-DC-wrlpr
Marcom Match -- www.marcommatch.com
VPofMarketing.com -- www.vpofmarketing.com
For application or contact info click:
http://www.4marketeers.com/Jobs/vuSelectedJobEmail.asp?BlastID=910&Source=4m
*
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
networkin
Seven Rules for Networking Success
Posted by: "leighatwt@aol.com" leighatwt@aol.com leigh.goodwin
Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:54 pm (PDT)
Quintessential Careers:
Seven Rules for Networking Success
by Barbara Safani, M.A., CERW, NCRW, CPRW, CCM
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Many people think that networking during a job search means calling everyone you know and asking them for a job. They associate networking with being pushy, overbearing, and an overall pest. People often shy away from networking because they don't want to be labeled as this type of person. But research shows that 70-80 percent of all jobs are filled through networking. How can this be so if networkers are such an annoying, self-serving lot?
Successful networkers are not egocentric, aggressive jerks. They show a sincere interest in their networking contacts. They work hard to develop a relationship, establish their credibility, and share information. They follow the rules of the game in which everyone has something to gain. Like the lottery, you have to be in it to win it. Below are seven rules to follow for successful networking.
1. Don't ask for a job... Ask for information.
Networking is not about asking everyone you know for a job. As a matter of fact, when you network you should never ask someone for a job. You ask them for information that will help you in your search. Your goal is to build a relationship and establish rapport so that if a potential opportunity becomes available in the future,
your contact will want to refer you. Compare these two scenarios:
Scenario One
"Joe, I've been out of work for six months and I'm really strapped for cash. Do you know of any open positions in your department?"
You've put Joe in a very difficult position. Sure, he can sympathize with your situation, but he may not be able to offer you a job. Perhaps he's not in a position to refer you, or there's a hiring freeze, or there aren't any openings right now. Whatever answer Joe gives you, it's bound to be disappointing. So to redeem himself, Joe says, "I don't know of any open positions, but why don't you give me your resume and I'll send it to the HR department where I work." Bad move. Unless your skills match a specific opening in the company at that point in time, your resume is bound to never be looked at. Joe will feel that he's done what he can for you, but you will be no better off.
Scenario Two
"Joe, as you know, I most recently worked for a medical device company in its marketing group. I know that you've been in pharmaceutical sales for the past 15 years, and I'm very interested in learning more about marketing roles within your industry. I don't expect you to know of any open positions in your organization, but I'd like the opportunity to speak with you briefly to learn more about your organization and the pharmaceutical industry in general."
Joe may think, OK, here's a friend that wants some information and sees me as some sort of expert on the topic.20That' s kind of flattering. I guess I could spend a few minutes with him. Does Joe know you're looking for a job? Probably. But you are not asking him for a job; you're just asking him for advice and insight. The stakes are low, and the expectations are reasonable, so he is more likely to help you.
2. Don't take up too much of the other person's time.
Have an agenda and keep the meeting on track. Nothing scares people more than the prospect of someone eating up a lot of their time. Many people don't want to cram yet another meeting into their already jam packed day. Contrast these two situations:
Scenario One
You meet with Mary after a mutual friend has agreed to help you set up a brief 20-minute meeting. You neglect to prepare for the meeting, ramble, get off topic and spend an hour and a half with her. Mary feels that you have abused the use of her time, and you haven't gotten to the critical questions you'd hoped to ask during the meeting. Mary feels burned and vows never to network again.
Scenario Two
You walk into the meeting with a prepared mental agenda that includes:
A reminder of who referred you and perhaps some brief chit-chat about that mutual acquaintance.
A statement up front that you have no reason to believe Mary can offer you a position and a reiteration of why Mary's information is of interest to you.
An explanation of your agenda. "Today I'd like to tell you a bit about myself and get your perspective on the future of the hi
gh-tech industry." Remember to discuss your skills and accomplishments and show how you can add value to an organization.
By planning out your meeting ahead of time, you establish your professionalism, gain credibility, and cover all the critical agenda items.
3. Give the other person a chance to speak. Ask questions.
When you network it is imperative that you do not do all the talking. If you have asked another person for advice, make sure he or she has the opportunity to offer it. Also, when you do all the talking, the other person might feel confused and unsure of what action to take with the information you have supplied. Here are some questions you can ask to keep your exchange balanced and establish rapport.
How long have you been with this company/field?
What do you like/dislike about your job?
What type of training do you need for positions such as yours?
What is the culture of this company and what are its guiding principles?
[Editor's note: See also our 200 Informational Interview Questions.]
4. Ask for suggestions on how to expand your network.
One of the main goals of networking is to tap into the network of the people you are meeting with. Each person you meet knows 200 or more people. If you can gain introductions to some of them, you quickly increase your network and your chances of finding the right connection. Ask your contacts if they can recommend a professional organization or the names of some other people you should be talking to. =0
A
5. Create a vehicle for followup.
If you want to establish rapport with another person, create ways to keep the relationship going. Ask the person if you may keep them informed of your search progress. If you read an article that pertains to a discussion you had at a networking meeting, cut it out and send it to them with a brief note. Try to find at least two to three opportunities yearly to reconnect with members of your network.
6. Find ways to reciprocate.
Building a network is about creating a genuine, caring relationship. Thank your contact for the information they have supplied and see if you can help them in some way. Maybe your contact is interested in living in an area that you are familiar with or has a child interested in attending the same school you just graduated from. Share your knowledge of the school and your experience there as a way to help the other person. Keep notes on what you learn about your contacts so that future correspondence can have a personalized touch like "How was Jane's first year of school?"
7. Send a thank-you letter.
Always thank your contacts in person and follow up with a letter. If your handwriting is legible, the personalized touch is always appreciated
Final Thoughts
Networking is an ongoing process. It requires persistence, attention, organization, and good will. Incorporate the art of networking into your job-search campaign now, and you will gain opportunities and build relationships that will last a lifetime.
Questions
about some of the terminology used in this article? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.
Barbara Safani, owner of Career Solvers, has more than 12 years of experience in career management, recruiting, executive coaching, and organizational development. She is a triple-certified resume writer and frequent contributor to numerous career-related publications
Be sure to take advantage of all the career networking tools, articles, and resources found in our The Art of Career Networking section of Quintessential Careers.
Quintessential Careers, a subsidiary of
EmpoweringSites. com -- DeLand, FL 32720
Home Page: http://www.quintcar eers.com/
Email: randall@quintcareer s.com
Copyright © Quintessential Careers. All Rights Reserved
Reprint Guidelines
Free Newsletter Subscription
Main Articles Page
Many people think that networking during a job search means calling everyone you know and asking them for a job. They associate networking with being pushy, overbearing, and an overall pest. People often shy away from networking because they don't want to be labeled as this type of person. But research shows that 70-80 percent of all jobs are filled through networking. How can this be so if networkers are such an annoying, self-serving lot?
Successful networkers are not egocentric, aggressive jerks. They show a sincere interest in their networking contacts. Th
ey work hard to develop a relationship, establish their credibility, and share information. They follow the rules of the game in which everyone has something to gain. Like the lottery, you have to be in it to win it. Below are seven rules to follow for successful networking.
1. Don't ask for a job... Ask for information.
Networking is not about asking everyone you know for a job. As a matter of fact, when you network you should never ask someone for a job. You ask them for information that will help you in your search. Your goal is to build a relationship and establish rapport so that if a potential opportunity becomes available in the future, your contact will want to refer you. Compare these two scenarios:
Scenario One
"Joe, I've been out of work for six months and I'm really strapped for cash. Do you know of any open positions in your department?"
You've put Joe in a very difficult position. Sure, he can sympathize with your situation, but he may not be able to offer you a job. Perhaps he's not in a position to refer you, or there's a hiring freeze, or there aren't any openings right now. Whatever answer Joe gives you, it's bound to be disappointing. So to redeem himself, Joe says, "I don't know of any open positions, but why don't you give me your resume and I'll send it to the HR department where I work." Bad move. Unless your skills match a specific opening in the company at that point in time, your resume is bound to never be looked at. Joe will feel20that he's done what he can for you, but you will be no better off.
Scenario Two
"Joe, as you know, I most recently worked for a medical device company in its marketing group. I know that you've been in pharmaceutical sales for the past 15 years, and I'm very interested in learning more about marketing roles within your industry. I don't expect you to know of any open positions in your organization, but I'd like the opportunity to speak with you briefly to learn more about your organization and the pharmaceutical industry in general."
Joe may think, OK, here's a friend that wants some information and sees me as some sort of expert on the topic. That's kind of flattering. I guess I could spend a few minutes with him. Does Joe know you're looking for a job? Probably. But you are not asking him for a job; you're just asking him for advice and insight. The stakes are low, and the expectations are reasonable, so he is more likely to help you.
2. Don't take up too much of the other person's time.
Have an agenda and keep the meeting on track. Nothing scares people more than the prospect of someone eating up a lot of their time. Many people don't want to cram yet another meeting into their already jam packed day. Contrast these two situations:
Scenario One
You meet with Mary after a mutual friend has agreed to help you set up a brief 20-minute meeting. You neglect to prepare for the meeting, ramble, get off topic and spend an hour and a half with her. Mary feel
s that you have abused the use of her time, and you haven't gotten to the critical questions you'd hoped to ask during the meeting. Mary feels burned and vows never to network again.
Scenario Two
You walk into the meeting with a prepared mental agenda that includes:
A reminder of who referred you and perhaps some brief chit-chat about that mutual acquaintance.
A statement up front that you have no reason to believe Mary can offer you a position and a reiteration of why Mary's information is of interest to you.
An explanation of your agenda. "Today I'd like to tell you a bit about myself and get your perspective on the future of the high-tech industry." Remember to discuss your skills and accomplishments and show how you can add value to an organization.
By planning out your meeting ahead of time, you establish your professionalism, gain credibility, and cover all the critical agenda items.
3. Give the other person a chance to speak. Ask questions.
When you network it is imperative that you do not do all the talking. If you have asked another person for advice, make sure he or she has the opportunity to offer it. Also, when you do all the talking, the other person might feel confused and unsure of what action to take with the information you have supplied. Here are some questions you can ask to keep your exchange balanced and establish rapport.
How long have you been with this company/field?
What do you like/dislike about your job?
What type of trai
ning do you need for positions such as yours?
What is the culture of this company and what are its guiding principles?
[Editor's note: See also our 200 Informational Interview Questions.]
4. Ask for suggestions on how to expand your network.
One of the main goals of networking is to tap into the network of the people you are meeting with. Each person you meet knows 200 or more people. If you can gain introductions to some of them, you quickly increase your network and your chances of finding the right connection. Ask your contacts if they can recommend a professional organization or the names of some other people you should be talking to.
5. Create a vehicle for followup.
If you want to establish rapport with another person, create ways to keep the relationship going. Ask the person if you may keep them informed of your search progress. If you read an article that pertains to a discussion you had at a networking meeting, cut it out and send it to them with a brief note. Try to find at least two to three opportunities yearly to reconnect with members of your network.
6. Find ways to reciprocate.
Building a network is about creating a genuine, caring relationship. Thank your contact for the information they have supplied and see if you can help them in some way. Maybe your contact is interested in living in an area that you are familiar with or has a child interested in attending the same school you just graduated from. Share your knowledge of the school and your20experience there as a way to help the other person. Keep notes on what you learn about your contacts so that future correspondence can have a personalized touch like "How was Jane's first year of school?"
7. Send a thank-you letter.
Always thank your contacts in person and follow up with a letter. If your handwriting is legible, the personalized touch is always appreciated
Final Thoughts
Networking is an ongoing process. It requires persistence, attention, organization, and good will. Incorporate the art of networking into your job-search campaign now, and you will gain opportunities and build relationships that will last a lifetime.
Questions about some of the terminology used in this article? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.
Barbara Safani, owner of Career Solvers, has more than 12 years of experience in career management, recruiting, executive coaching, and organizational development. She is a triple-certified resume writer and frequent contributor to numerous career-related publications
Be sure to take advantage of all the career networking tools, articles, and resources found in our The Art of Career Networking section of Quintessential Careers.
Quintessential Careers, a subsidiary of
EmpoweringSites. com -- DeLand, FL 32720
Home Page: http://www.quintcar eers.com/
Email: randall@quintcareer s.com
Copyright © Quintessential Careers. All Rights R
eserved
Posted by: "leighatwt@aol.com" leighatwt@aol.com leigh.goodwin
Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:54 pm (PDT)
Quintessential Careers:
Seven Rules for Networking Success
by Barbara Safani, M.A., CERW, NCRW, CPRW, CCM
powered by FreeFind
Reprint Guidelines
Free Newsletter Subscription
Main Articles Page
Many people think that networking during a job search means calling everyone you know and asking them for a job. They associate networking with being pushy, overbearing, and an overall pest. People often shy away from networking because they don't want to be labeled as this type of person. But research shows that 70-80 percent of all jobs are filled through networking. How can this be so if networkers are such an annoying, self-serving lot?
Successful networkers are not egocentric, aggressive jerks. They show a sincere interest in their networking contacts. They work hard to develop a relationship, establish their credibility, and share information. They follow the rules of the game in which everyone has something to gain. Like the lottery, you have to be in it to win it. Below are seven rules to follow for successful networking.
1. Don't ask for a job... Ask for information.
Networking is not about asking everyone you know for a job. As a matter of fact, when you network you should never ask someone for a job. You ask them for information that will help you in your search. Your goal is to build a relationship and establish rapport so that if a potential opportunity becomes available in the future,
your contact will want to refer you. Compare these two scenarios:
Scenario One
"Joe, I've been out of work for six months and I'm really strapped for cash. Do you know of any open positions in your department?"
You've put Joe in a very difficult position. Sure, he can sympathize with your situation, but he may not be able to offer you a job. Perhaps he's not in a position to refer you, or there's a hiring freeze, or there aren't any openings right now. Whatever answer Joe gives you, it's bound to be disappointing. So to redeem himself, Joe says, "I don't know of any open positions, but why don't you give me your resume and I'll send it to the HR department where I work." Bad move. Unless your skills match a specific opening in the company at that point in time, your resume is bound to never be looked at. Joe will feel that he's done what he can for you, but you will be no better off.
Scenario Two
"Joe, as you know, I most recently worked for a medical device company in its marketing group. I know that you've been in pharmaceutical sales for the past 15 years, and I'm very interested in learning more about marketing roles within your industry. I don't expect you to know of any open positions in your organization, but I'd like the opportunity to speak with you briefly to learn more about your organization and the pharmaceutical industry in general."
Joe may think, OK, here's a friend that wants some information and sees me as some sort of expert on the topic.20That' s kind of flattering. I guess I could spend a few minutes with him. Does Joe know you're looking for a job? Probably. But you are not asking him for a job; you're just asking him for advice and insight. The stakes are low, and the expectations are reasonable, so he is more likely to help you.
2. Don't take up too much of the other person's time.
Have an agenda and keep the meeting on track. Nothing scares people more than the prospect of someone eating up a lot of their time. Many people don't want to cram yet another meeting into their already jam packed day. Contrast these two situations:
Scenario One
You meet with Mary after a mutual friend has agreed to help you set up a brief 20-minute meeting. You neglect to prepare for the meeting, ramble, get off topic and spend an hour and a half with her. Mary feels that you have abused the use of her time, and you haven't gotten to the critical questions you'd hoped to ask during the meeting. Mary feels burned and vows never to network again.
Scenario Two
You walk into the meeting with a prepared mental agenda that includes:
A reminder of who referred you and perhaps some brief chit-chat about that mutual acquaintance.
A statement up front that you have no reason to believe Mary can offer you a position and a reiteration of why Mary's information is of interest to you.
An explanation of your agenda. "Today I'd like to tell you a bit about myself and get your perspective on the future of the hi
gh-tech industry." Remember to discuss your skills and accomplishments and show how you can add value to an organization.
By planning out your meeting ahead of time, you establish your professionalism, gain credibility, and cover all the critical agenda items.
3. Give the other person a chance to speak. Ask questions.
When you network it is imperative that you do not do all the talking. If you have asked another person for advice, make sure he or she has the opportunity to offer it. Also, when you do all the talking, the other person might feel confused and unsure of what action to take with the information you have supplied. Here are some questions you can ask to keep your exchange balanced and establish rapport.
How long have you been with this company/field?
What do you like/dislike about your job?
What type of training do you need for positions such as yours?
What is the culture of this company and what are its guiding principles?
[Editor's note: See also our 200 Informational Interview Questions.]
4. Ask for suggestions on how to expand your network.
One of the main goals of networking is to tap into the network of the people you are meeting with. Each person you meet knows 200 or more people. If you can gain introductions to some of them, you quickly increase your network and your chances of finding the right connection. Ask your contacts if they can recommend a professional organization or the names of some other people you should be talking to. =0
A
5. Create a vehicle for followup.
If you want to establish rapport with another person, create ways to keep the relationship going. Ask the person if you may keep them informed of your search progress. If you read an article that pertains to a discussion you had at a networking meeting, cut it out and send it to them with a brief note. Try to find at least two to three opportunities yearly to reconnect with members of your network.
6. Find ways to reciprocate.
Building a network is about creating a genuine, caring relationship. Thank your contact for the information they have supplied and see if you can help them in some way. Maybe your contact is interested in living in an area that you are familiar with or has a child interested in attending the same school you just graduated from. Share your knowledge of the school and your experience there as a way to help the other person. Keep notes on what you learn about your contacts so that future correspondence can have a personalized touch like "How was Jane's first year of school?"
7. Send a thank-you letter.
Always thank your contacts in person and follow up with a letter. If your handwriting is legible, the personalized touch is always appreciated
Final Thoughts
Networking is an ongoing process. It requires persistence, attention, organization, and good will. Incorporate the art of networking into your job-search campaign now, and you will gain opportunities and build relationships that will last a lifetime.
Questions
about some of the terminology used in this article? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.
Barbara Safani, owner of Career Solvers, has more than 12 years of experience in career management, recruiting, executive coaching, and organizational development. She is a triple-certified resume writer and frequent contributor to numerous career-related publications
Be sure to take advantage of all the career networking tools, articles, and resources found in our The Art of Career Networking section of Quintessential Careers.
Quintessential Careers, a subsidiary of
EmpoweringSites. com -- DeLand, FL 32720
Home Page: http://www.quintcar eers.com/
Email: randall@quintcareer s.com
Copyright © Quintessential Careers. All Rights Reserved
Reprint Guidelines
Free Newsletter Subscription
Main Articles Page
Many people think that networking during a job search means calling everyone you know and asking them for a job. They associate networking with being pushy, overbearing, and an overall pest. People often shy away from networking because they don't want to be labeled as this type of person. But research shows that 70-80 percent of all jobs are filled through networking. How can this be so if networkers are such an annoying, self-serving lot?
Successful networkers are not egocentric, aggressive jerks. They show a sincere interest in their networking contacts. Th
ey work hard to develop a relationship, establish their credibility, and share information. They follow the rules of the game in which everyone has something to gain. Like the lottery, you have to be in it to win it. Below are seven rules to follow for successful networking.
1. Don't ask for a job... Ask for information.
Networking is not about asking everyone you know for a job. As a matter of fact, when you network you should never ask someone for a job. You ask them for information that will help you in your search. Your goal is to build a relationship and establish rapport so that if a potential opportunity becomes available in the future, your contact will want to refer you. Compare these two scenarios:
Scenario One
"Joe, I've been out of work for six months and I'm really strapped for cash. Do you know of any open positions in your department?"
You've put Joe in a very difficult position. Sure, he can sympathize with your situation, but he may not be able to offer you a job. Perhaps he's not in a position to refer you, or there's a hiring freeze, or there aren't any openings right now. Whatever answer Joe gives you, it's bound to be disappointing. So to redeem himself, Joe says, "I don't know of any open positions, but why don't you give me your resume and I'll send it to the HR department where I work." Bad move. Unless your skills match a specific opening in the company at that point in time, your resume is bound to never be looked at. Joe will feel20that he's done what he can for you, but you will be no better off.
Scenario Two
"Joe, as you know, I most recently worked for a medical device company in its marketing group. I know that you've been in pharmaceutical sales for the past 15 years, and I'm very interested in learning more about marketing roles within your industry. I don't expect you to know of any open positions in your organization, but I'd like the opportunity to speak with you briefly to learn more about your organization and the pharmaceutical industry in general."
Joe may think, OK, here's a friend that wants some information and sees me as some sort of expert on the topic. That's kind of flattering. I guess I could spend a few minutes with him. Does Joe know you're looking for a job? Probably. But you are not asking him for a job; you're just asking him for advice and insight. The stakes are low, and the expectations are reasonable, so he is more likely to help you.
2. Don't take up too much of the other person's time.
Have an agenda and keep the meeting on track. Nothing scares people more than the prospect of someone eating up a lot of their time. Many people don't want to cram yet another meeting into their already jam packed day. Contrast these two situations:
Scenario One
You meet with Mary after a mutual friend has agreed to help you set up a brief 20-minute meeting. You neglect to prepare for the meeting, ramble, get off topic and spend an hour and a half with her. Mary feel
s that you have abused the use of her time, and you haven't gotten to the critical questions you'd hoped to ask during the meeting. Mary feels burned and vows never to network again.
Scenario Two
You walk into the meeting with a prepared mental agenda that includes:
A reminder of who referred you and perhaps some brief chit-chat about that mutual acquaintance.
A statement up front that you have no reason to believe Mary can offer you a position and a reiteration of why Mary's information is of interest to you.
An explanation of your agenda. "Today I'd like to tell you a bit about myself and get your perspective on the future of the high-tech industry." Remember to discuss your skills and accomplishments and show how you can add value to an organization.
By planning out your meeting ahead of time, you establish your professionalism, gain credibility, and cover all the critical agenda items.
3. Give the other person a chance to speak. Ask questions.
When you network it is imperative that you do not do all the talking. If you have asked another person for advice, make sure he or she has the opportunity to offer it. Also, when you do all the talking, the other person might feel confused and unsure of what action to take with the information you have supplied. Here are some questions you can ask to keep your exchange balanced and establish rapport.
How long have you been with this company/field?
What do you like/dislike about your job?
What type of trai
ning do you need for positions such as yours?
What is the culture of this company and what are its guiding principles?
[Editor's note: See also our 200 Informational Interview Questions.]
4. Ask for suggestions on how to expand your network.
One of the main goals of networking is to tap into the network of the people you are meeting with. Each person you meet knows 200 or more people. If you can gain introductions to some of them, you quickly increase your network and your chances of finding the right connection. Ask your contacts if they can recommend a professional organization or the names of some other people you should be talking to.
5. Create a vehicle for followup.
If you want to establish rapport with another person, create ways to keep the relationship going. Ask the person if you may keep them informed of your search progress. If you read an article that pertains to a discussion you had at a networking meeting, cut it out and send it to them with a brief note. Try to find at least two to three opportunities yearly to reconnect with members of your network.
6. Find ways to reciprocate.
Building a network is about creating a genuine, caring relationship. Thank your contact for the information they have supplied and see if you can help them in some way. Maybe your contact is interested in living in an area that you are familiar with or has a child interested in attending the same school you just graduated from. Share your knowledge of the school and your20experience there as a way to help the other person. Keep notes on what you learn about your contacts so that future correspondence can have a personalized touch like "How was Jane's first year of school?"
7. Send a thank-you letter.
Always thank your contacts in person and follow up with a letter. If your handwriting is legible, the personalized touch is always appreciated
Final Thoughts
Networking is an ongoing process. It requires persistence, attention, organization, and good will. Incorporate the art of networking into your job-search campaign now, and you will gain opportunities and build relationships that will last a lifetime.
Questions about some of the terminology used in this article? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.
Barbara Safani, owner of Career Solvers, has more than 12 years of experience in career management, recruiting, executive coaching, and organizational development. She is a triple-certified resume writer and frequent contributor to numerous career-related publications
Be sure to take advantage of all the career networking tools, articles, and resources found in our The Art of Career Networking section of Quintessential Careers.
Quintessential Careers, a subsidiary of
EmpoweringSites. com -- DeLand, FL 32720
Home Page: http://www.quintcar eers.com/
Email: randall@quintcareer s.com
Copyright © Quintessential Careers. All Rights R
eserved
Monday, July 28, 2008
director product marketing - Schooner Information Technology
Hiring firm: Schooner Information Technology
For application or contact info click:
http://www.4marketeers.com/Jobs/vuSelectedJobEmail.asp?BlastID=909&Source=4m
Company description:
Schooner Information Technologies is a well funded "early stage"
startup
located in Menlo Park. Schooner has a revolutionary solution to data
access that provides significant improvement in scalability,
affordability, and increased performance on a substantial scale to the
customer. IDC sees the market opportunity for this technology to be in
excess of 5 billion dollars per annum. Our management team comes from
such firms as Pathscale, Sun, HP, and Clarity Software. Our firm will
have a substantial impact on the computer industry and we are looking
for highly intelligent, common sense, senior marketing professionals
who
truly want to make a difference in the industry. Our breakthrough
technology, as well as our highly experienced management group offers
high caliber individuals the opportunity to move both their career and
technical expertise forward.
Job description:
Director, Product Management
We are looking for a talented and experienced senior marketing
professional who has diverse experience in marketing to take on the role of
Director of Product Management. If you like to work in an entrepreneurial
environment where things happen fast and you see the direct impact of
your contribution, if you like to start your own company some day and
want to gain that first hand experience of helping to grow a company,
and if you like to work on cutting edge technology when what you work on
today becomes a new industry category later on, join us.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible to lead the effort of defining Schooner's
product portfolio, solution offerings, and long term roadmap
- Develop an internal new product introduction process that's
appropriate for Schooner. Drive product requirements definition. Work with
founders, engineering team and other internal teams to develop product
strategies and manage the product development process from conceptual
stages through product life cycles. You will also play a leadership role in
the go-to-market and launch efforts.
- Develop close relationships with customers and technology partners.
Collect ongoing customer feedback on how Schooner products are being
used and provide feedback to internal teams and incorporate feedback into
product development.
- Identify new product ideas and improvements. Build the appropriate
business case to justify the investment.
Requirements:
- Prefer educational background from top tier schools, also extensive
background working with middle sized software firms / software startups
successfully
- Must exhibit clearly "out of the box" thinking in past positions,
Highly skilled in both tactical and strategic skills critical
- 10+ years of product management experience. - Must have extensive
experience marketing to data centers, including the Web 2.0 space
- Extensive experience with either appliances, systems Software, or OS
products
- Broad experience in other marketing, customer facing, and general
business related functional areas such as product marketing, business
development, and SE highly desired.
- Solid track record getting products released successfully to market
- Enthusiastic, performance-driven self-starter and a team player.
- Ideal candidate would have BSCS, BSEE. MBA preferred.
Schooner Information Technology offers a highly competitive salary as
well as top of the line benefits. We offer a lucrative "equity package"
in our firm as well. We are seeking highly skilled individuals who
truly want to be part of something special in the industry.
For application or contact info click:
http://www.4marketeers.com/Jobs/vuSelectedJobEmail.asp?BlastID=909&Source=4m
For application or contact info click:
http://www.4marketeers.com/Jobs/vuSelectedJobEmail.asp?BlastID=909&Source=4m
Company description:
Schooner Information Technologies is a well funded "early stage"
startup
located in Menlo Park. Schooner has a revolutionary solution to data
access that provides significant improvement in scalability,
affordability, and increased performance on a substantial scale to the
customer. IDC sees the market opportunity for this technology to be in
excess of 5 billion dollars per annum. Our management team comes from
such firms as Pathscale, Sun, HP, and Clarity Software. Our firm will
have a substantial impact on the computer industry and we are looking
for highly intelligent, common sense, senior marketing professionals
who
truly want to make a difference in the industry. Our breakthrough
technology, as well as our highly experienced management group offers
high caliber individuals the opportunity to move both their career and
technical expertise forward.
Job description:
Director, Product Management
We are looking for a talented and experienced senior marketing
professional who has diverse experience in marketing to take on the role of
Director of Product Management. If you like to work in an entrepreneurial
environment where things happen fast and you see the direct impact of
your contribution, if you like to start your own company some day and
want to gain that first hand experience of helping to grow a company,
and if you like to work on cutting edge technology when what you work on
today becomes a new industry category later on, join us.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible to lead the effort of defining Schooner's
product portfolio, solution offerings, and long term roadmap
- Develop an internal new product introduction process that's
appropriate for Schooner. Drive product requirements definition. Work with
founders, engineering team and other internal teams to develop product
strategies and manage the product development process from conceptual
stages through product life cycles. You will also play a leadership role in
the go-to-market and launch efforts.
- Develop close relationships with customers and technology partners.
Collect ongoing customer feedback on how Schooner products are being
used and provide feedback to internal teams and incorporate feedback into
product development.
- Identify new product ideas and improvements. Build the appropriate
business case to justify the investment.
Requirements:
- Prefer educational background from top tier schools, also extensive
background working with middle sized software firms / software startups
successfully
- Must exhibit clearly "out of the box" thinking in past positions,
Highly skilled in both tactical and strategic skills critical
- 10+ years of product management experience. - Must have extensive
experience marketing to data centers, including the Web 2.0 space
- Extensive experience with either appliances, systems Software, or OS
products
- Broad experience in other marketing, customer facing, and general
business related functional areas such as product marketing, business
development, and SE highly desired.
- Solid track record getting products released successfully to market
- Enthusiastic, performance-driven self-starter and a team player.
- Ideal candidate would have BSCS, BSEE. MBA preferred.
Schooner Information Technology offers a highly competitive salary as
well as top of the line benefits. We offer a lucrative "equity package"
in our firm as well. We are seeking highly skilled individuals who
truly want to be part of something special in the industry.
For application or contact info click:
http://www.4marketeers.com/Jobs/vuSelectedJobEmail.asp?BlastID=909&Source=4m
Friday, July 25, 2008
Next Step Operations Administrator - Redwood City
Hi there:
As Next Step like our clients has grown over the past year, we are now seeking a full time (employee) Operations Adminstrator. If you could forward the role description copied below to any contacts, asssociates or adminstrators who either meet the requirements noted or could provide referrals to us, I would really appreciate it. Responses should be directed to careers@nextstepgro wth.com. No phone calls PLEASE!
Next Step Operations Administrator
Building on ten years of success taking technology, service, and manufacturing clients to the next step of business growth, Next Step is seeking an Operations Administrator. The person in this full time employment position based in Redwood City will support the operations team and consultants responsible for delivering Next Step's unique portfolio of consulting and training services.
Specific Job responsibilities for the Operations Administrator include:
General office administration including processing mail, checking and responding to voice mail, filing and faxes.
Arrange travel (airline, hotel, cars) for consultants and team members.
Register CEO, consultants and marketing team for events; make lunch and dinner reservations as requested.
Maintain company calendar, schedule and provide communications regarding / after company events.
Ensure all office equipment is in working order.
Schedule, confirm and distribute recaps for company, partner and consultant meetings.
Monitor and maintain inventories and place orders for office supplies, business cards, marketing materials and training materials
Print and collate materials as requested for Workshops and Events.
Coordinate activities, materials and suppliers for training workshops then assemble and deliver workshop materials and facilitator kits.
Coordinate all logistics and communications to clients and consultants for training workshops and marketing events.
Produce or manage outside vendors to acquire, print, assemble, and ship materials and facilitator kits for client workshops.
Create client invoices and ensure receipt by clients. Call any clients with past due invoices greater than 10 days to escalate payment.
Enter and maintain contact information in ACT! Database.
Schedule, coordinate and provide support for outsourced bookkeeping and IT resources.
Provide documentation, information and support for successful consultant onboarding.
Position Requirements
· Associate Degree or equivalent experience is required
· Minimum of 5 years work experience performing administrative and coordination functions in high tech or professional service organizations. Experience working in a technical, professional, or customer service role is a plus.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English, are mandatory
· Experience, demonstrated skills, and knowledge with the Microsoft Office Suite is required and knowledge of ACT is preferred.
· Must be technology savy and able to multi-task in a fast paced team environment.
· Needs to live within 20 miles of Redwood City
Why join Next Step?
Since Next Step's founding in 1998, our consultants have helped maximize results for companies in all stages of growth. In addition to providing superior service, we conduct business at the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and conduct. We are proud of the many clients who have remained with us over the years due to the accountability and integrity we demonstrate. As a result of our special relationships and deep understanding of the clients' businesses, we are able to provide on-going services that others may not be able to deliver. For more on Next Step, visit us at www.nextstepgrowth. com.
Interested parties should respond with a Resume Cover Letter stating why you are the right candidate for this role to: careers@nextstepgro wth.com. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
************ ********* *********
Jennifer Vessels, CMC
CEO
Next Step
http://www.nextstep growth.com
Taking Companies to the Next Step
************ ********* *********
--
Maryann Hrichak
Tel. (415) 756-7941
mhrichak@gmail. com
__._,_.___
As Next Step like our clients has grown over the past year, we are now seeking a full time (employee) Operations Adminstrator. If you could forward the role description copied below to any contacts, asssociates or adminstrators who either meet the requirements noted or could provide referrals to us, I would really appreciate it. Responses should be directed to careers@nextstepgro wth.com. No phone calls PLEASE!
Next Step Operations Administrator
Building on ten years of success taking technology, service, and manufacturing clients to the next step of business growth, Next Step is seeking an Operations Administrator. The person in this full time employment position based in Redwood City will support the operations team and consultants responsible for delivering Next Step's unique portfolio of consulting and training services.
Specific Job responsibilities for the Operations Administrator include:
General office administration including processing mail, checking and responding to voice mail, filing and faxes.
Arrange travel (airline, hotel, cars) for consultants and team members.
Register CEO, consultants and marketing team for events; make lunch and dinner reservations as requested.
Maintain company calendar, schedule and provide communications regarding / after company events.
Ensure all office equipment is in working order.
Schedule, confirm and distribute recaps for company, partner and consultant meetings.
Monitor and maintain inventories and place orders for office supplies, business cards, marketing materials and training materials
Print and collate materials as requested for Workshops and Events.
Coordinate activities, materials and suppliers for training workshops then assemble and deliver workshop materials and facilitator kits.
Coordinate all logistics and communications to clients and consultants for training workshops and marketing events.
Produce or manage outside vendors to acquire, print, assemble, and ship materials and facilitator kits for client workshops.
Create client invoices and ensure receipt by clients. Call any clients with past due invoices greater than 10 days to escalate payment.
Enter and maintain contact information in ACT! Database.
Schedule, coordinate and provide support for outsourced bookkeeping and IT resources.
Provide documentation, information and support for successful consultant onboarding.
Position Requirements
· Associate Degree or equivalent experience is required
· Minimum of 5 years work experience performing administrative and coordination functions in high tech or professional service organizations. Experience working in a technical, professional, or customer service role is a plus.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English, are mandatory
· Experience, demonstrated skills, and knowledge with the Microsoft Office Suite is required and knowledge of ACT is preferred.
· Must be technology savy and able to multi-task in a fast paced team environment.
· Needs to live within 20 miles of Redwood City
Why join Next Step?
Since Next Step's founding in 1998, our consultants have helped maximize results for companies in all stages of growth. In addition to providing superior service, we conduct business at the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and conduct. We are proud of the many clients who have remained with us over the years due to the accountability and integrity we demonstrate. As a result of our special relationships and deep understanding of the clients' businesses, we are able to provide on-going services that others may not be able to deliver. For more on Next Step, visit us at www.nextstepgrowth. com.
Interested parties should respond with a Resume Cover Letter stating why you are the right candidate for this role to: careers@nextstepgro wth.com. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
************ ********* *********
Jennifer Vessels, CMC
CEO
Next Step
http://www.nextstep growth.com
Taking Companies to the Next Step
************ ********* *********
--
Maryann Hrichak
Tel. (415) 756-7941
mhrichak@gmail. com
__._,_.___
LinuxWorld High-Tech Career Fair
From: Angela. Steele
Date: Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Subject: High-Tech Career Fair
Targeted Job Fairs invites all professionals with technical backgrounds to
attend the 2008 LinuxWorld High-Tech Career Fair in San Francisco on August
6th.
This unique one-day event is being held within the 2008 LinuxWorld
Conference & Expo and is free to attend. Companies will be actively
recruiting for openings in Linux/Open Source, Engineering (all disciplines) ,
Software, Hardware, Information Technology and much more!
Whether you are actively job-seeking or simply interested in seeing what
opportunities are out there, there is no better way to meet dozens of
recruiters and hiring managers at one time.
*----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --*
*LinuxWorld High-Tech Career Fair**
Wednesday, August 6th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Moscone Center*
*North Hall, Room 135*
*747 Howard Street*
*San Francisco, CA 94103**
Free Admission*
*Directions: 415-974-4000*
*----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --*
*Participating companies include:*
*ACCESS Systems Americas, Inc.**
Akamai Technology
Amazon
DELL
EASTRIDGE INFOTECH
EDO Corporation
FuseGlobal Partners
Garmin International
INGENUITY SYSTEMS*
*Intel Corporation* *
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
MediaTek USA Inc
Nokia
Northrop Grumman
Panasonic
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Rackspace Hosting
Replay Solutions, Inc.
Robert Half Technology
ServePath, LLC
TAOS
Vaco Technology*
*Wells Fargo*
*...And more!*
* *
Candidates who physically attend the event significantly increase their
chance of being hired. If attending, candidates can pre-register at
www.targetedjobfair s.com . If unable to attend, candidates who are qualified
can email their resume with "LinuxWorld" as the subject to *
angela.steele@ tjfairs.com*
Any questions? Please call 513-251-1400 or visit *www.targetedjobfai rs.com*
Targeted Job Fairs - 4441 Glenway Avenue - Cincinnati, OH 45205
This is an advertisement.
Date: Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Subject: High-Tech Career Fair
Targeted Job Fairs invites all professionals with technical backgrounds to
attend the 2008 LinuxWorld High-Tech Career Fair in San Francisco on August
6th.
This unique one-day event is being held within the 2008 LinuxWorld
Conference & Expo and is free to attend. Companies will be actively
recruiting for openings in Linux/Open Source, Engineering (all disciplines) ,
Software, Hardware, Information Technology and much more!
Whether you are actively job-seeking or simply interested in seeing what
opportunities are out there, there is no better way to meet dozens of
recruiters and hiring managers at one time.
*----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --*
*LinuxWorld High-Tech Career Fair**
Wednesday, August 6th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Moscone Center*
*North Hall, Room 135*
*747 Howard Street*
*San Francisco, CA 94103**
Free Admission*
*Directions: 415-974-4000*
*----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --*
*Participating companies include:*
*ACCESS Systems Americas, Inc.**
Akamai Technology
Amazon
DELL
EASTRIDGE INFOTECH
EDO Corporation
FuseGlobal Partners
Garmin International
INGENUITY SYSTEMS*
*Intel Corporation* *
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
MediaTek USA Inc
Nokia
Northrop Grumman
Panasonic
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Rackspace Hosting
Replay Solutions, Inc.
Robert Half Technology
ServePath, LLC
TAOS
Vaco Technology*
*Wells Fargo*
*...And more!*
* *
Candidates who physically attend the event significantly increase their
chance of being hired. If attending, candidates can pre-register at
www.targetedjobfair s.com . If unable to attend, candidates who are qualified
can email their resume with "LinuxWorld" as the subject to *
angela.steele@ tjfairs.com*
Any questions? Please call 513-251-1400 or visit *www.targetedjobfai rs.com*
Targeted Job Fairs - 4441 Glenway Avenue - Cincinnati, OH 45205
This is an advertisement.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Re: Office Manager/Bookkeeper, employment opportunity
Posted by: "Patricia Wilson" pwilson1955@yahoo.com
Wed Jul 2, 2008 12:33 pm (PDT)
Thank you so much for the job tip. I sent in my cover letter and resume today. The job responsibilities and requirements seem to be tailed for my skill set.
Thank again.
Patricia Wilson
pwilson1955@ yahoo.com
----- Original Message ----
From: iswariespana
To: eusf@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:32:17 PM
Subject: [eusf] Office Manager/Bookkeeper, employment opportunity
PPS-SF is looking for an Office Manager/Bookkeeper to support our six
person multilingual & multicultural staff. This position will be part
time (20 hrs/week). Upcoming priority projects for this position will be:
1. Maintaining a new accounting system on Quickbooks;
2. Creating a filing and storage system in our new office space.
Additional responsibilities include day-to-day office management
including answering phones & emails as well as helping with mailings,
maintenance of office equipment and supplies, handling correspondence,
and assisting with logistics for PPS-SF events.
Qualifications:
Bookkeeping, including general ledger, AR and AP - Quickbooks
experience desirable.
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Very comfortable with technology.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs is desirable.
Organized and detail oriented
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Enjoy working with multilingual and multicultural staff and volunteers
Similar or relevant experience required
San Francisco public school parent a plus
Spanish or Cantonese bi-lingual a plus
Bachelor's degree a plus
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. If interested in
this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to Ellie
Rossiter, Interim Executive Director, at info@ppssf.org or send to
Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco, 3543 18th Street, #1, SF,
94110. No phone calls please.
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Posted by: "Patricia Wilson" pwilson1955@yahoo.com
Wed Jul 2, 2008 12:33 pm (PDT)
Thank you so much for the job tip. I sent in my cover letter and resume today. The job responsibilities and requirements seem to be tailed for my skill set.
Thank again.
Patricia Wilson
pwilson1955@ yahoo.com
----- Original Message ----
From: iswariespana
To: eusf@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:32:17 PM
Subject: [eusf] Office Manager/Bookkeeper, employment opportunity
PPS-SF is looking for an Office Manager/Bookkeeper to support our six
person multilingual & multicultural staff. This position will be part
time (20 hrs/week). Upcoming priority projects for this position will be:
1. Maintaining a new accounting system on Quickbooks;
2. Creating a filing and storage system in our new office space.
Additional responsibilities include day-to-day office management
including answering phones & emails as well as helping with mailings,
maintenance of office equipment and supplies, handling correspondence,
and assisting with logistics for PPS-SF events.
Qualifications:
Bookkeeping, including general ledger, AR and AP - Quickbooks
experience desirable.
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Very comfortable with technology.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs is desirable.
Organized and detail oriented
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Enjoy working with multilingual and multicultural staff and volunteers
Similar or relevant experience required
San Francisco public school parent a plus
Spanish or Cantonese bi-lingual a plus
Bachelor's degree a plus
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. If interested in
this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to Ellie
Rossiter, Interim Executive Director, at info@ppssf.org or send to
Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco, 3543 18th Street, #1, SF,
94110. No phone calls please.
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