Friday, January 29, 2010

ExecuTeam is in search of a Development Assistant!!!

This is a great opportunity for someone who is available to work part time hours with a flexible schedule and has experience coordinating events. The individual will be responsible for proactively supporting and assisting in all pre and post aspects related to our client annual fundraising event. Requirements include accuracy, possessing excellent communication skills both written and oral. Ability to establish positive working relationships with a broad spectrum of people, including Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, donors and prospective donors is a must! Must have strong MS Office skills and reliable transportation as individual will be running errands and attending offsite events. Will be reimbursed for mileage. For more information, please visit http://www.executeam.com/search/health/index.php or email to alison@executeam.com

Large local hospital is in need of a Senior Business Analyst

Analyst will conduct complex analysis and interpretation of data to include monitoring of resources, evaluation of processes and presentation of historical information trends to ensure optimal departmental effectiveness. The incumbent will be responsible for the management of data and the preparation of reports that may be presented at hospital, system and board levels in the organization. The position is mainly centered around data analysis. The person in this position will identify trends by hospital, diagnosis, and/or physician and identify opportunities for cost savings, and be heavily involved in the project management of cost-savings projects. They will need to have excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with upper management. There is also some very light accounting, month-end, and auditing of the billing process, as well as working on the annual budget. For more information, please visit http://www.executeam.com/search/health/index.php or email to amy@executeam.com

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Bilingual Medical Assistant Needed ASAP!!!

Medical Assistant is needed for nonprofit clinic in Downtown Houston. Will assist with doctors in all areas in the Medical department. Must have experience in pediatrics and giving immunizations. Must be a Medical Assistant with at least a year of experience and be bilingual English/Spanish. Excellent benefits and free parking!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Honesty in Interviewing

How honest should you be when you’re interviewing? Unequivocally one hundred percent honest. But don’t confuse honesty with showing all your cards or not utilizing the power of presentation. Nor does honesty mean volunteering your dark secrets – perceived or otherwise - from the moment you walk through the door.

For far too many candidates, honesty is one extreme or the other. Either the candidate throws everything out there too early and unnecessarily or hides it because he’s defensive about whatever it is he doesn’t want to be honest about. Either way, it only causes trouble. Finding your perfect job does not mean giving all your power to the interviewing company.

This isn’t a process where everything you say and do screams "Hire me, hire me, hire me!" When you confess to your interviewer, or conversely, hide as much as you can, that’s what you’re thinking and that’s the message you’re conveying. Consequently, the interview never goes as smoothly as it otherwise might.

If there’s something in your employment history that’s caused you problems in the past, there’s no reason to blurt it out. You’ll get no recognition or appreciation for that. In fact, the only thing you’ll get in return is…..dropped from consideration. Instead, examine the circumstances under which those problems took place and ask questions to make sure those conditions aren’t present in the job for which you’re interviewing. If they are, gracefully decline to continue the process.

Being terminated, returning to the corporate world after self employment, and being unemployed for several months are just three instances that put candidates unnecessarily on the defensive. Flip it. Find the positive. What did you learn from being fired? What are your positive characteristics aside from what happened to cause the termination? And by the way, are you absolutely sure the termination was your fault? If it wasn’t, don’t say that outright! The phrasing of your presentation can convey the same meaning.

Recently a client asked me to critique his resume and cover letter. They’d just been done by a professional firm, and he wasn’t comfortable with the result. He lives in one state and is planning on moving to another. They advised him to omit the locations of his previous jobs saying "the job is about you, not the location."

They also advised him to get both a P.O. box and a phone number in his targeted city, then to enlist forwarding services. My question was, what happens when a prospective employer wants him to come in for an interview tomorrow…..because they think he lives only a few miles away? There’s a very easy way not to have the distance work against you so that you can search within an honest framework, but that’s another column.

Then, as if those two instances of duplicity weren’t enough, they tucked his self-employment time under a previous job.

Why walk into an interview crossing your fingers that they don’t find something out? How relaxed can you possibly be under those circumstances? And if they hire you and then discover the truth, you’re tainted, and everything else you do or say from that point on is suspect.

There’s one hard and fast rule that overrides any instance where you haven’t had to – or felt a reason to – provide what could be considered extraneous information. When you are asked a direct question, one usually designed to clarify, answer it directly, honestly and with a smile. Don’t lose your composure or get defensive. Handle it gracefully. Most situations aren’t the big deal so many candidates perceive them to be.

Keep the power within yourself. To find your perfect job, you need to know what you’re looking for. Your questions are designed to elicit that information, while your answers are designed to sell yourself, even as you’re processing what you’re learning. Remember, you have the power to make a choice too.

- Judi Perkins

Judi was a very successful recruiter for 22 years (15 contingency, 4 agency, 3 retained) and has now been a career coach for 3. The recruiter background, especially having been all three types, gives her deep insight into both sides of the hiring process. Now she teaches job seekers both the skill and psychological aspects of job hunting.

Sign up for her upcoming instructional webinar "Interview Techniques That Can Lead to Job Offers". Learn how to sell yourself, ask questions, create dialogue and get to the essence with a few simple techniques that are applicable at all levels.

Judi has been interviewed as an expert for books at each author's request; has her own book, "How to Find Your Perfect Job;:and has been quoted in numerous on and offline articles. She's also done radio interviews and speaking gigs. Her clients find jobs quickly, ending their months of frustration!

judi@findtheperfectjob.com

www.findtheperfectjob.com

From www.net-temps.com

Friday, January 22, 2010

Bilingual Chinese Executive Assistant Needed!!!

ExecuTeam is seeking an Executive Assistant with several years of Executive level support and strong Microsoft Office skills who is fluent in Chinese, as individual will be communicating with partners in China quite often. In addition to managing calendars, coordinating projects, and preparing meetings and travel arrangements this individual will be acting as the backbone to the organization collaborating with all areas of the organization to ensure that all facets of the company are running smoothly. For more information, please visit http://www.executeam.com/search/office/index.php or email to amy@executeam.com

ExecuTeam is in search of a Self Sufficiency Coordinator

This is a temp to hire position located in the Galleria area. Individual will work behind the scenes of a renowned non-profit and help their clients become more self sufficient in their daily lives. Assistance to clients will include a wide range of activities related to visiting clients and determining a plan of action with steps to self sufficiency. Some requirements include Bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Psychology as well as social work or case management experience. A master’s degree is preferred. For more information, please visit http://www.executeam.com/search/office/index.php or mail to lindsey@executeam.com

ExecuTeam has a new and exciting medical position available!

Growing practice is looking for a surgery scheduler with experience in scheduling spinal surgeries. Duties will include managing surgery schedule via the phone and in person as well as providing appropriate forms to patients. For more information, please visit http://www.executeam.com/search/health/index.php or email to alison@executeam.com

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Two Ways to Convince Employers to Hire You

I got a considerable amount of feedback on my article which exhorted job seekers to ask the following question every time they learn of someone who got hired: How can I adapt what they did to my situation?

The example I used was this: If a sales rep got hired after bringing sales leads to a job interview, what could you bring to an interview to convince employers to hire you?

One reader, Mitch in Minneapolis, took me to task, writing:

“Could you have picked a better example than sales? What could a supervisor or middle manager bring to an interview that would be different? After all, they can’t bring in sales leads to show they can do the job.”

Apparently, Mitch didn’t have the time or inclination to ask himself, “How can I adapt what they did to my situation?”

Instead, he defaulted to the common (and deadly) question, “But my job is different -- what about a tip just for me?”

I say deadly because, just as our ancestors had to adapt to survive in the jungle, you must adapt to survive in today’s treacherous job market.

Let’s simplify. There are only two ways to convince employers to hire you: perform your skills or prove them.

Either way works. And the world is full of success stories that you can adapt to your situation -- so you can get hired faster.

Here’s how …


Perform your skills
Think of American Idol. Does anyone get “hired” by Simon simply by talking about their singing skills in the interview? No. They must perform.

So, how can you perform your professional skills in a job interview?

A sales rep could make cold calls in front of the hiring manager. That’s what sales authority David Sandler did with great success when he was starting out.

A trainer I know delivered a sample lesson in a job interview -- he prepared ahead of time, did well, and was hired.

A technical writer was asked to read and edit texts in his interview -- he failed to prepare, did poorly, and was not hired.

(By the way, those last two examples were me, back in the ‘80s and ‘90s. So I speak from experience.)

If you’re a middle manager not sure how to perform your skills, ask yourself:


Why was I on the payroll at my last 2-3 jobs?
What 2-3 skills did I do most effectively?
What will be required of me in my next job?
Let’s say one of your most-valuable “middle manager” skills is team building. How could you perform those skills in an interview? You could:


lead a brief, powerful exercise in team building;
demonstrate the kind of pleasing personality that motivates others;
bring a video (or a Youtube link) of you leading a team-building seminar.
The options are endless. But you have to think and choose one yourself. That’s the hardest part -- thinking! The actual performing should come naturally.


Prove your skills
If you’ve wracked your brain and still can’t imagine how to perform in an interview, use the second method: Prove your skills.

This is relatively easy. Here are two examples …

Example #1: Eugene, a software developer from Savage, Minn.

He saw a job posted online that he really wanted. “Like most people, I thought I would email my resume and wait. But that approach had not produced any callbacks for three months, so I decided to try something different,” he says.

So he called the contact person listed in the job posting, after getting her phone number from the company switchboard. He asked if he could hand-deliver his resume. She said no.

This is where most people would give up. But not Eugene.

“I struck up a conversation [with her] and learned enough about the position to write a very targeted cover letter, which I emailed with my resume,” says Eugene.

About a week later, he called and offered to hand-deliver a portfolio of material to supplement his resume. The hiring manager accepted.

After dropping off his portfolio, Eugene met several employees in the lobby. One question led to another, and he ended up interviewing them about ways to improve their software development efforts.

Eugene then went home, wrote, and submitted to the employer a white paper of possible solutions, based on his experience and his very recent, relevant research.

In other words, he proved his skills on paper.

Result? He was hired about 21 days later.

Example #2: Bill McCausland, an executive from suburban Detroit, Mich.

Prior to his job interview, McCausland assembled testimonials from people about his work to create a two-page document, which he handed to the hiring manager.

Page one, titled “Accolades,” was culled from written recommendations from three types of people: customers, managers, and business partners.

Page two was titled “Skills Required For Success.” In researching the employer, McCausland found they needed help with project management, problem solving, and execution. So he let others speak for him. “I took quotes from past performance reviews that tied into the skills they were looking for,” he said.

In other words, other people proved his skills on paper.

Result? He was hired on September 23, 2009, only 8 days after deciding to prove his skills. “I nailed the interview, thanks to researching and demonstrating that I was already on the job,” he says.

- Kevin Donlin

Kevin Donlin is contributing co-author of "Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0." Since 1996, he has provided job-search help to more than 20,000 people. For a free glimpse, visit Guerrilla Job Search System DVD.

From www.Net-Temps.com

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

ExecuTeam is currently seeking a Programmer Analyst!!!

Position is located in the downtown Houston area and this analyst will design, write, and implement computer programs based on written specifications. Analyst must be experienced in C#, .NET, XML , Visual Basic, MS Access, SQL Server, Oracle, Web development, Imaging, and Workflow. Knowledge in creating reports, using Microsoft Reporting Services or anything compatible: Crystal Reporting and a knowledge of WebFocus is a must! For more information, please visit www.executeam.com or email to lindsey@executeam.com

Friday, January 15, 2010

In Search of a Director of Finance

ExecuTeam is currently seeking a Director of Finance for a non-profit organization. This individual will be responsible for directing and managing the Finance department in a multitude of aspects, including but not limited to financial reporting, auditing, and supervising both department and payroll staff. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, 5 years experience in Accounting, 2 years experience in a public agency, or equivalent. For more details, please visit http://www.executeam.com/search/acct or email to lindsey@executeam.com

Data Analyst/Modeler Needed!!!

ExecuTeam is currently seeking a Data Analyst/Modeler for one our top Oil and Gas companies here in Houston. Company offers excellent benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement. Main duty of this role is to be able to take data and turn it into useful information. Responsibilities will include planning, designing, and implementing object-oriented databases across multiple platforms and computing environments utilizing SQL Server Administration and Development. Individual will recommend and implement process improvements for data management, develop ad-hoc reports, troubleshoot data issues, validate results sets, analyze data and develop database systems to automate manual processes. Requirements of this position include 2 to 3 years experience writing SQL code, stored procedures, MS Analytical and Reporting Services along with data modeling. Previous experience with Business Intelligence tools like Qlikview or similar software is preferred. For more information, please visit http://www.executeam.com/search/procure/index.php or email to amy@executeam.com

Orthopedic facility seeking PA or NP.

Duties to include providing medical care to patients of all ages, providing physical examinations, treatments, and procedures, providing counseling, coordinating health care services, and providing health education. Must be experienced in Orthopedic and have first assist capabilities. Outstanding benefits and salary!! For more details, email to alison@executeam.com

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Resolutions To Jump Start Your Job Search

By Dave Bontempo, For The Bulletin
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The year 2009 was quite a year, for a multitude of reasons. Economically, many folks experienced the most challenging period of their lives. Lost jobs, slashed incomes, unpaid bills…the list goes on. Now that we’ve crossed the threshold into 2010, the best thing you can do with 2009 is — Fuggedaboudit!

As with the start of any new year, we’re afforded an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start fresh, just the ticket when the last year was so undeniably awful. Of course, short of opting for an elective lobotomy, forgetting about the last 365 days is easier said than done, especially if you’ve been beaten up by the job market. However, there are ways to get off to good start and make 2010 the year you get your work life back on track.

Make 2010 the year of “RE” —Resolve, Realize, Reflect, Renew, Refresh, Read, Register, Remind, Relay and then, get ready to Receive the benefits of your efforts.

To begin, “Resolve” not to look back. 2009, bitter though it was, is over. Staying mired in past negativity serves no purpose and will ultimately keep you from attaining your goals. Let it go and move on.

“Realize” that we are emerging from one of the worst economic periods this generation has experienced and, though you may be a bit worse for wear, you survived. “Reflect” on the fact that you’re still standing. Though it’s a well-worn cliché, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. You’re reading this, so you’re still here and though your mettle has been tested, you passed. Economic indicators point to increased improvement; expect that improvement will be passed on to you. Resolve to be positive and believe that you are worthy of a new job.

“Renew” your skills, both industry related and generic. Sign up for an online class to keep up with new developments and training in your industry. Make sure any required certifications are current and up to date. Role play to refine your interviewing skills. Check out websites that provide tips on interviewing and write out answers to possible interview questions. Committing your thoughts to paper (or the computer screen) clarifies your answers and allows you to highlight your strong points, assuring that you cover what you want a potential employer to know about your experience.

“Refresh” your resume and just as important, your wardrobe. Take a new look at your credentials and your presentation of the same. Make certain that your resume utilizes industry buzz words to catch a reviewer’s eye. Keeping up with current lingo assures a potential employer that though you’ve been out of work, you still are on top of industry happenings. Examine your interviewing/job wardrobe with a keen eye. Toss any item that’s stained, frayed or out-of-date. While it’s not necessary to go out and spend a fortune on new clothes, make no mistake, first impressions are lasting. Be sure your clothing is clean, pressed and fits well. If you need to supplement your options, most big-box stores like Target and Wal-Mart have inexpensive career clothing that works well and won’t break the bank.

“Read” everything you can find about current business trends in your area. Search the internet and newspapers for articles about what industries are heating up and which local companies may be hiring. A column about a company introducing a new product hints at job opportunities even though the piece may not say so directly; check it out. Subscribe to a good business magazine. Better yet, head to your local library and peruse the business collection — both magazines and books. Take out one business book a week in your area of expertise. Skim the table of contents and make notes on chapters that pique your interest. Follow up by “Googling” topics you’ve explored to get the most up-to-date information. Share books and resources with others you know who are currently on the market.

“Register” with a reputable temporary staffing company. If you are currently unemployed, the temporary help business can provide you with excellent opportunities to explore new industries or get a foot in the door with a company you’d like to work for. A reputable staffing company (all fees are paid by the client company, not the applicant) can match your skill set with a quality employer and afford you the chance to make an impression so the client thinks of you when a permanent position becomes available. If you are registered with a temporary agency, renew your contacts and let them know you are still on the market. Review your skill set, areas of expertise and job requirements, assuring the staffing coordinator that you’re flexible and willing to work.

“Remind” all of your contacts that you’re still on the market. Drop your online associates an email with a current resume attached. Update your status on business and social networking websites. If you don’t have Linkedin and Facebook pages, get them. Again, be positive with all communications, highlighting your skills, your previous experience and your willingness to explore multiple options. Don’t forget to update family and friends as to your current status. It’s not uncommon for an opportunity to surface via a third-party source; someone knows someone whose company is hiring. Keep yourself in the game by letting as many people as possible know that you are looking for a new opportunity.

“Relay” your current status, resume and other pertinent information to potential employers. Even if you touched base with your target companies in December, the start of a new year often clears the way for businesses to implement new hiring strategies. Don’t assume that just because you spoke to someone a month ago that you’re still on the radar. A brief, friendly, professional email, note or phone call will keep you in the game. If opportunities in your immediate area are still slow to emerge, consider expanding your commuting radius by 10 miles. You’ll be amazed at the number of businesses, both large and small, that a ten mile circle adds to your employment pool.

Finally, get ready to “Receive.” If you jettison the negativity and let go of 2009, you’ll find that 2010 may be rife with opportunities. Consistent planning and effort, along with flexibility and a positive attitude, will ensure that new career options find a clear path to your door, making 2010 a year to remember for all the right reasons.

Dave Bontempo is an executive recruiter and career coach who frequently speaks and writes about the employment marketplace. Visit him at www.bontempogroup.com.