Re-entering The Job Market

I wanted to share my thoughts for those individuals who find themselves back on the job market after many years of comfortable employment.


Job searching has changed, hasn't it?


The first thing you need to know is your job search is going to be 70% Internet based. This means you are going to have to be okay with browsing multiple web pages and posting your resume electronically. Resumes are not faxed anymore, they are emailed and uploaded on websites.


Your resume should be posted on Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com and Craigslist.org (also, Dice.com if you are an IT Professional). This not only means uploading your resume, but logging in every other week to update it in their system. Unless, you have a crazy manager who monitors all of these sites, do not list yourself as confidential. This makes it more difficult for potential employers to contact you. Some may even skip your resume, simply because it is listed as confidential. If you are nervous about sharing too much personal information, omit your address. It is acceptable to just have your city and state listed. You can also list your current employer as "confidential". But remember, listing your email and phone number are important. You want to make it easy for hiring managers and recruiters to contact you.


Now, don't forget about searching for jobs. A great site for searching for open positions is Indeed.com. This site lists all of the open positions listed by the job search sites I previously mentioned. The only drawback of this site is it may have older jobs listed that have already been filled. That's okay, you are going to apply for a lot of positions anyway. Job searching is definitely a numbers game. Do not be over-analytical. If you have 80% of what they are looking for, go ahead and apply. It's possible that you have some experience not listed on the job description that they need. Or the other 20% of requirements aren't really needed. The worst thing that could happen is they wont call you.


- BG Recruiting

Technical Specialist (.Net)

Happy Monday fellow bloggers!

We have an interesting opportunity for a .Net Developer in downtown San Francisco. This is a contract to hire position and definitely offers long-term potential. Our client really wants someone with that mind-set, so please refrain from applying if you are only interested in working as a consultant.

All interested parties should contact ME (Baby Genius a.k.a. Aileen) at aclark@kforce.com or 415-678-2321.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / % OF TIME SPENT


• Conceptualizes, designs, codes, unit tests, debugs, and documents programs of varying complexity.     Develops and implements system designs that meet established design standards. Develops implementation plans to include business case, task list, timeline, documentation, and fall-back plan, as well as monitoring the installation of hardware, software, and services. Evaluates and proposes new and existing hardware and software options. Manage and address assigned production issues. Consistently demonstrates the use of ingenuity and creativity by making recommendations and taking actions to direct the analyses and solutions of problems. 80 %

• Completes other tasks as may be assigned by Department and Division Management. 15 %

• Reports on the status of projects both orally and in writing. Provides guidance, mentoring, and training to project team members. Coordinates tasks with other employees during specific projects. 5 %

General Requirements:


• Degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent technical education and experience.
• Applied experience in multiple program products and multiple system components, and demonstrates technical proficiency of computer operating system functions, components, applications usage of system functions, and data center operations.
• Demonstrates applied knowledge in the following areas (must-haves are in bold):
• Programming Languages: VB.NET, C#, HTML, WSDL, TSQL
• Database: SQL Server 2005/2008
• Scripting, Tools, and Technology: Visual Basic, Java Script, ASP.NET, Silverlight, SOAP, DOM, XML, XSLT, XSD, CSS, HTML, COM Object, SSRS, IIS, Visual Studio, SQL Management, ClearCase, ClearQuest
• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7/XP
• Applications programming, including sort, utilities and other special function packages.
• Knowledge of Client/Server environments.
• Ability to apply understanding of systems internals to the applications programming environment and business needs assessment.
• Ability to develop and conduct training and guidance for other members of the team.
• Advanced verbal and written communications skills, including stand-up presentations.
• Ability to interact with senior management on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and proficiency in proposal preparation and writing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Possess a working knowledge of PC software programs, including all MS Office Front Office Products.
• Skills to take general input and direction from project leads and managers and to subsequently organize and complete projects independently



- BG Recruiting