Product Manager (SF Bay Area, CA)
Posted by: "KIT List Jobs" jobposting2@kitlist.org
Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:59 am (PDT)
Please direct your responses to: rhenderson@accountn ow.net
Company Description
AccountNow, Inc. (www.accountnow. com) & (www.accountnowvisa .com) is a fast growing, privately held company providing financial solutions to the 40 million plus under-served/ unbanked consumer market. AccountNow provides lower cost alternatives to this market with products including “second chance” bank accounts, debit cards, credit builder, electronic transfer and bill payment services through numerous marketing channels.
Position Summary
We are seeking a seasoned, energetic, and tech-savvy entrepreneur who is wildly passionate about developing a WOW offering and customer experience for 40 million “unbanked” consumers. The Product Manager is responsible for creating customer delight, rapid growth, and durable competitive advantage. If you enjoy a fast paced environment with a start up approach to technology then this may be the role you’ve been waiting for!
The Product Manager position will be focused on managing the product roadmap. In addition, this candidate has to have a passion and proven track record in identifying, understanding, and developing innovative online solutions to customer problems. The candidate should also demonstrate strong leadership experience working with product managers, developers, and external providers and partners.
Job Function
As a Senior leader of Product Management, you will be responsible for:
• Lead overall offering strategy, priorities, and roadmap for new and existing online offerings, features, and services.
• Leverage participatory trends around user generated content, forums, and commenting.
• Work across organization to maintain a wholistic and unbiased world class online customer experience.
• Define/ Maintain product requirements and working with IT and senior management to execute on development projects.
• Manage the entire product life cycle from conception to development to release
• Develop an overall product strategy for development and maintenance of the assigned products.
• Develop tactical plans for delivery of the strategy.
• Translate/ Map customer understanding into creation of product requirements.
• Work as a single team with product development, user experience, contractors, operations, and third party providers to deliver on-time and high quality implementation of releases.
• Execute listening posts, usability reviews, and other research to continually enhance offerings.
Qualifications and Experience
• 8-10 years experience; ideally with at least 5-7 years of proven product management experience (including complete project lifecycle) with a prior start – up, consumer internet company, consumer financial products company, and/or other consumer-focused organization.
• Proven track record serving as business lead for web site creation and implementation
• Advanced understanding of software and new web technologies.
• Ability to think strategically while working tactically.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with focus on teamwork and ability to manage / foster relationships across multiple departments
• Entrepreneurial, high energy, and flexible - ability to multi-task, prioritize, roll up sleeves and jump in, and deliver under pressure with limited time and resources.
Education
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in marketing, economics, business administration, engineering, or computer science; MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred
Salary/Benefits: The position is full-time and includes great benefits and a very competitive salary with stock options and bonuses based on results. We are located in the business park of San Ramon CA which can be conveniently reached from the Walnut Creek or Dublin/Pleasanton Bart Station. pro
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Fw: 2 new jobs from ServePath
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:15 pm (PDT)
--- On Wed, 8/13/08, ServePath Recruiting Team wrote:
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Subject: 2 new jobs from ServePath
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Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 4:36 AM
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Posted by: "will la cross" wilacross@yahoo.com wilacross
Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:17 pm (PDT)
--- On Wed, 8/13/08, nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com wrote:
From: nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com
Subject: Jobs Available Today!
To: wilacross@yahoo. com
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 12:16 PM
Jobs Available Today!
Philanthropic Services Assistant—Long Term Temporary—35 hours/wk
A large non profit foundation located in the Presidio is seeking a highly skilled admin to work as their Philanthropic Services Assistant. Duties of the position include providing administrative support to the Operations and Grant Administration department by coordinating tasks such as grantee report tracking, preparing reports and correspondence, and answering questions and correspondences from grant seekers/grantees. Additional duties include researching information for clients using the internet, maintaining donor information in the database, and taking on special projects as needed. The successful candidate is one who has strong office administrative skills, including phone and written communication experience and must have an excellent customer service orientation. Must have excellent letter composition ability; page layout, and spreadsheet experience. Strong computer skills particularly with databases and word processing important. A general
interest and or background in the non profit arena is a huge plus. This is a long term temporary position lasting until January/February and has the potential for hire. Pay rate is up to $21/hr.
Conference Services Coordinator—Temp to Hire
A large law firm located in the Financial District is seeking a Conference Service Coordinator for their busy downtown office. Necessary duties include greeting all clients and visitors, coordinating maintenance of lobby, reception areas, and general overall facility; sorting and distributing all incoming mail, and assisting in the backup capacity to the office services department, including the mailroom, copying, shipping, and supply ordering. Overall, the candidate is responsible for performing all clerical and record keeping administrative tasks for the Conference Services group regarding conference center and visitor information. The ideal candidate must be extremely professional and have the abilty to interact effectively with all elvesl of personnel, including management and support staff. Must have a strong customer service and organizational skills and have a minimum of 3 years administrative or related work experience. This is a temp to hire
position with the pay rate of approximately $18.50/hr.
Please carefully review the qualifications for these positions and if you feel you are qualified for the role or have a friend or family member that is, please respond with your most updated resume and in the body of the email specify why you are qualified for this position in a paragraph and send it to nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com. Please indicate which position you are interested in the subject line of the email. Thank you.
Nicole Sigman-Kayla
Staffing Supervisor
Nelson Staffing
425 California St, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-989-9911 (main)
415-616-6340 (fax)
Internal Ext. 1912
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--- On Wed, 8/13/08, nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com
From: nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com
Subject: Jobs Available Today!
To: wilacross@yahoo. com
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 12:16 PM
Jobs Available Today!
Philanthropic Services Assistant—Long Term Temporary—35 hours/wk
A large non profit foundation located in the Presidio is seeking a highly skilled admin to work as their Philanthropic Services Assistant. Duties of the position include providing administrative support to the Operations and Grant Administration department by coordinating tasks such as grantee report tracking, preparing reports and correspondence, and answering questions and correspondences from grant seekers/grantees. Additional duties include researching information for clients using the internet, maintaining donor information in the database, and taking on special projects as needed. The successful candidate is one who has strong office administrative skills, including phone and written communication experience and must have an excellent customer service orientation. Must have excellent letter composition ability; page layout, and spreadsheet experience. Strong computer skills particularly with databases and word processing important. A general
interest and or background in the non profit arena is a huge plus. This is a long term temporary position lasting until January/February and has the potential for hire. Pay rate is up to $21/hr.
Conference Services Coordinator—Temp to Hire
A large law firm located in the Financial District is seeking a Conference Service Coordinator for their busy downtown office. Necessary duties include greeting all clients and visitors, coordinating maintenance of lobby, reception areas, and general overall facility; sorting and distributing all incoming mail, and assisting in the backup capacity to the office services department, including the mailroom, copying, shipping, and supply ordering. Overall, the candidate is responsible for performing all clerical and record keeping administrative tasks for the Conference Services group regarding conference center and visitor information. The ideal candidate must be extremely professional and have the abilty to interact effectively with all elvesl of personnel, including management and support staff. Must have a strong customer service and organizational skills and have a minimum of 3 years administrative or related work experience. This is a temp to hire
position with the pay rate of approximately $18.50/hr.
Please carefully review the qualifications for these positions and if you feel you are qualified for the role or have a friend or family member that is, please respond with your most updated resume and in the body of the email specify why you are qualified for this position in a paragraph and send it to nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com. Please indicate which position you are interested in the subject line of the email. Thank you.
Nicole Sigman-Kayla
Staffing Supervisor
Nelson Staffing
425 California St, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-989-9911 (main)
415-616-6340 (fax)
Internal Ext. 1912
nsigman@ nelsonstaffing. comjavascript:void(0)
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
how to find a job when the economy sucks
How to Find a Job (when the economy sucks) Part 1 of 3
Posted by Jim StroudAugust 12, 2008
I recently gave a webinar on job hunting for Recruiters that were unemployed, under-employed or unhappily-employed. It seems to me that there is a need for this type of information, especially in these “interesting” times. That being the case, I have decided to post the slides and notes from my webinar here for all to use. Please pass on these notes to other recruiters, HR personnel, or anyone looking for a new opportunity.
The title of the webinar was “Confessions of a Job Search Strategist.” Enjoy…
2002 was not a happy time for me; at least, not initially.
I was in a position where my wife laid off, I was laid off, I had a little one to take care of and bills that would not stop coming in. So, being the responsible man of the house I began looking for work in the the most common ways: Online job boards, newspaper classifieds, career fairs and networking groups. And the more I did those things, the more frustrated I became because I was not getting the results I needed. For the matter, neither was anyone else I was associated with as several people at the time were looking for work and all doing the same things I was.
And then it hit me, I said to myself, “Jim, do something different…” (And so I did)
I reflected on my many years in Recruiting and how I found people for opportunities I was trying to fill; then I simply put the process in reverse. The end result was a sort of push/pull strategy. On one end of my process, I would strategically circulate my resume to companies I was interested in and on the other end, I would position myself to be found by recruiters looking for passive candidates.
In our time together, I am going to show you things I did to find work in the last recession. I am also going to show you things I wish I had done in the last recession. Finally, I am going to show you how implementing all of what I show you here will place you in the most-desired position of all; referring jobs to others because you are already gainfully employed.
In preparing this webinar, I knew from experience that there were a lot of recruiters with profiles on Linkedin and inside Recruiter Networking groups, but I was curious as to how many actually had their resumes posted on a homepage somewhere. So I did the following search:
intitle:resume -jobs -sample -template -apply -submit recruiter education
At the time I ran this search, I found 16 resumes in the first 50 results. I also noticed that there were 11,900 results returned and all of them were not resumes. When I added city names and states, the results were (of course) significantly less. For example, when I added Houston, TX (194 results), San Francisco, CA (294 results) and Atlanta, GA (237 results). Of course, I could have played with that a bit more with area codes and other criteria, but I would still get a low return.
All of this suggested to me something that was very ironic; recruiters (overall) tend not to put their own resumes online. Go figure…
As I reviewed the resumes that returned in my search, what was also surprising was the fact that Recruiters did not classify themselves by the type of recruiting they did. As a Recruiter you know, going through a long list of search results can be tedious. Why not make it easier for the next Recruiter or Hiring Manager or HR Generalist? Should you decide to add your resume to a homepage, give it a title that would catch the attention of a recruiter.
Here are a few ideas:
Resume - I Recruited 25 Executives in 2007
Resume - I Staffed 18 Startups in 2007
Resume - Technical Recruiter – 5 Years Experience
Resume – I Recruit Recruiters
Resume – Recruiting Healthcare Professionals since 1997
Resume - Retail Staffing - I put butts in seats
###
End Part 1
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Posted by Jim StroudAugust 12, 2008
I recently gave a webinar on job hunting for Recruiters that were unemployed, under-employed or unhappily-employed. It seems to me that there is a need for this type of information, especially in these “interesting” times. That being the case, I have decided to post the slides and notes from my webinar here for all to use. Please pass on these notes to other recruiters, HR personnel, or anyone looking for a new opportunity.
The title of the webinar was “Confessions of a Job Search Strategist.” Enjoy…
2002 was not a happy time for me; at least, not initially.
I was in a position where my wife laid off, I was laid off, I had a little one to take care of and bills that would not stop coming in. So, being the responsible man of the house I began looking for work in the the most common ways: Online job boards, newspaper classifieds, career fairs and networking groups. And the more I did those things, the more frustrated I became because I was not getting the results I needed. For the matter, neither was anyone else I was associated with as several people at the time were looking for work and all doing the same things I was.
And then it hit me, I said to myself, “Jim, do something different…” (And so I did)
I reflected on my many years in Recruiting and how I found people for opportunities I was trying to fill; then I simply put the process in reverse. The end result was a sort of push/pull strategy. On one end of my process, I would strategically circulate my resume to companies I was interested in and on the other end, I would position myself to be found by recruiters looking for passive candidates.
In our time together, I am going to show you things I did to find work in the last recession. I am also going to show you things I wish I had done in the last recession. Finally, I am going to show you how implementing all of what I show you here will place you in the most-desired position of all; referring jobs to others because you are already gainfully employed.
In preparing this webinar, I knew from experience that there were a lot of recruiters with profiles on Linkedin and inside Recruiter Networking groups, but I was curious as to how many actually had their resumes posted on a homepage somewhere. So I did the following search:
intitle:resume -jobs -sample -template -apply -submit recruiter education
At the time I ran this search, I found 16 resumes in the first 50 results. I also noticed that there were 11,900 results returned and all of them were not resumes. When I added city names and states, the results were (of course) significantly less. For example, when I added Houston, TX (194 results), San Francisco, CA (294 results) and Atlanta, GA (237 results). Of course, I could have played with that a bit more with area codes and other criteria, but I would still get a low return.
All of this suggested to me something that was very ironic; recruiters (overall) tend not to put their own resumes online. Go figure…
As I reviewed the resumes that returned in my search, what was also surprising was the fact that Recruiters did not classify themselves by the type of recruiting they did. As a Recruiter you know, going through a long list of search results can be tedious. Why not make it easier for the next Recruiter or Hiring Manager or HR Generalist? Should you decide to add your resume to a homepage, give it a title that would catch the attention of a recruiter.
Here are a few ideas:
Resume - I Recruited 25 Executives in 2007
Resume - I Staffed 18 Startups in 2007
Resume - Technical Recruiter – 5 Years Experience
Resume – I Recruit Recruiters
Resume – Recruiting Healthcare Professionals since 1997
Resume - Retail Staffing - I put butts in seats
###
End Part 1
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White House says, “What recession?”
How to Find a Job (when the economy sucks) Part 2 of 3
Lessons In Sports Recruiting (Part 2)
But, I would make more money if I was paid in Euros
How to Find a Job (when the economy sucks) Part 3 of 3
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
program assistant
om: nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com
Subject: Jobs Available Today!
To: wilacross@yahoo. com
Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 12:20 PM
Jobs Available Today!
Program
Assistant—6 Week Temporary beginning ASAP
A
large educational non profit organization located in SOMA is seeking a Program
Assistant to work in their Institutional Development Department for a 6 week
assignment beginning immediately. The successful candidate is someone who has
previous experience with Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and grant and contract
writing experience. Some industry knowledge such as experience working
with state education agency, and federal or state funded programs, grants
and proposals is highly desired. This is a very independent role in which the
individual must be an effective self-manager. Resourcefulness and careful
attention to detail while also keeping the “big picture” and program context in
mind is essential. Pay rate is $15-$17/hr.
EMF—On-going
Temporary
A
large educational organization located in the
Mission is seeking an Extramural Management
Funds (EMF) candidate to work in the Controller’s office on an on-going
temporary basis. The duties consist of 80% fund management support and 20%
customer service and general office support. Duties include assisting in the
setup activation of awards, review and analyze funds, records, reports, and
ledgers for accuracy, and assist in preparing accurate budget and financial
journal entries and outstanding invoices. This is a great entry-level position
for anyone who has exposure to any type of accounting. The ideal candidate has a
positive and upbeat “get-the-job- done” approach to all tasks. Pay rate is
$15-$18/hr.
If you
are interested and qualified in this position or have a friend or family member
that is, please respond with your most updated
resume and in the body of the email specify why you are
qualified for this position in a paragraph and send it to nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com. Please
indicate which position you are interested in the subject line of the email.
Thank you.
Subject: Jobs Available Today!
To: wilacross@yahoo. com
Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 12:20 PM
Jobs Available Today!
Program
Assistant—6 Week Temporary beginning ASAP
A
large educational non profit organization located in SOMA is seeking a Program
Assistant to work in their Institutional Development Department for a 6 week
assignment beginning immediately. The successful candidate is someone who has
previous experience with Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and grant and contract
writing experience. Some industry knowledge such as experience working
with state education agency, and federal or state funded programs, grants
and proposals is highly desired. This is a very independent role in which the
individual must be an effective self-manager. Resourcefulness and careful
attention to detail while also keeping the “big picture” and program context in
mind is essential. Pay rate is $15-$17/hr.
EMF—On-going
Temporary
A
large educational organization located in the
Mission is seeking an Extramural Management
Funds (EMF) candidate to work in the Controller’s office on an on-going
temporary basis. The duties consist of 80% fund management support and 20%
customer service and general office support. Duties include assisting in the
setup activation of awards, review and analyze funds, records, reports, and
ledgers for accuracy, and assist in preparing accurate budget and financial
journal entries and outstanding invoices. This is a great entry-level position
for anyone who has exposure to any type of accounting. The ideal candidate has a
positive and upbeat “get-the-job- done” approach to all tasks. Pay rate is
$15-$18/hr.
If you
are interested and qualified in this position or have a friend or family member
that is, please respond with your most updated
resume and in the body of the email specify why you are
qualified for this position in a paragraph and send it to nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com. Please
indicate which position you are interested in the subject line of the email.
Thank you.
program assistant
om: nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com
Subject: Jobs Available Today!
To: wilacross@yahoo. com
Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 12:20 PM
Jobs Available Today!
Program
Assistant—6 Week Temporary beginning ASAP
A
large educational non profit organization located in SOMA is seeking a Program
Assistant to work in their Institutional Development Department for a 6 week
assignment beginning immediately. The successful candidate is someone who has
previous experience with Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and grant and contract
writing experience. Some industry knowledge such as experience working
with state education agency, and federal or state funded programs, grants
and proposals is highly desired. This is a very independent role in which the
individual must be an effective self-manager. Resourcefulness and careful
attention to detail while also keeping the “big picture” and program context in
mind is essential. Pay rate is $15-$17/hr.
EMF—On-going
Temporary
A
large educational organization located in the
Mission is seeking an Extramural Management
Funds (EMF) candidate to work in the Controller’s office on an on-going
temporary basis. The duties consist of 80% fund management support and 20%
customer service and general office support. Duties include assisting in the
setup activation of awards, review and analyze funds, records, reports, and
ledgers for accuracy, and assist in preparing accurate budget and financial
journal entries and outstanding invoices. This is a great entry-level position
for anyone who has exposure to any type of accounting. The ideal candidate has a
positive and upbeat “get-the-job- done” approach to all tasks. Pay rate is
$15-$18/hr.
If you
are interested and qualified in this position or have a friend or family member
that is, please respond with your most updated
resume and in the body of the email specify why you are
qualified for this position in a paragraph and send it to nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com. Please
indicate which position you are interested in the subject line of the email.
Thank you.
Subject: Jobs Available Today!
To: wilacross@yahoo. com
Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 12:20 PM
Jobs Available Today!
Program
Assistant—6 Week Temporary beginning ASAP
A
large educational non profit organization located in SOMA is seeking a Program
Assistant to work in their Institutional Development Department for a 6 week
assignment beginning immediately. The successful candidate is someone who has
previous experience with Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and grant and contract
writing experience. Some industry knowledge such as experience working
with state education agency, and federal or state funded programs, grants
and proposals is highly desired. This is a very independent role in which the
individual must be an effective self-manager. Resourcefulness and careful
attention to detail while also keeping the “big picture” and program context in
mind is essential. Pay rate is $15-$17/hr.
EMF—On-going
Temporary
A
large educational organization located in the
Mission is seeking an Extramural Management
Funds (EMF) candidate to work in the Controller’s office on an on-going
temporary basis. The duties consist of 80% fund management support and 20%
customer service and general office support. Duties include assisting in the
setup activation of awards, review and analyze funds, records, reports, and
ledgers for accuracy, and assist in preparing accurate budget and financial
journal entries and outstanding invoices. This is a great entry-level position
for anyone who has exposure to any type of accounting. The ideal candidate has a
positive and upbeat “get-the-job- done” approach to all tasks. Pay rate is
$15-$18/hr.
If you
are interested and qualified in this position or have a friend or family member
that is, please respond with your most updated
resume and in the body of the email specify why you are
qualified for this position in a paragraph and send it to nsigman@nelsonstaff ing.com. Please
indicate which position you are interested in the subject line of the email.
Thank you.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
director, Public relations, santa clara
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
*
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
*
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
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