When does e to the 5th power = e squared?
May 14th, 2010

E to the 5th power is a process that we use to ensure effective career navigation.  The process involves envisioning the future, examining accomplishments, exploring career targets, establishing valuable relationships, and elevating yourself.  Envisioning your dream is the first step toward realizing its evolution.  Envision Evolution is about the journey and the process that will take you there.  Let’s take a look at three average clients and I will show you what we mean.

Emily has been out of work for over a year and has given up on her job search.  She has resigned herself to accepting a job at a much lower level than she is qualified for.  She has seriously lowered her sights and is depressed by her situation.

Derrick is a top sales executive with an impressive track record.  He has become demoralized in his current position and is questioning what he wants to do next.  He is involved in a culture and values conflict in his current position, and is beginning to consider leaving his profession.

Martha is a single mom struggling to make ends meet and now she has been transitioned out of her job.  She is finding it tough to get out of bed on some days and is experiencing panic attacks.  Her confidence has taken a beating and she doesn’t know where to begin.

These stories are not extreme.  They reflect the current state of our economy and the competitive job market.  In fact, we could tell you hundreds of similar stories!  We speak to people everyday who have become frustrated by their job search and feel as though they have done all they know to do.

Is there good news?

Of course there is good news or we wouldn’t tell you about Emily, Derrick, and Martha.  That would be depressing!  They have all landed in jobs they love and are ecstatic about where their careers are headed.  But, like many job seekers, Emily, Derrick, and Martha did not engage in career coaching at the outset.  Unfortunately, they wasted months needlessly spinning their wheels.  Take a look at the following table that shows their lost wages before seeking help with their searches:

Annual Salary

Number of Weeks Out of Work

Total Lost Wages

$74,000

53

$75,423

$127,000

26

$64,745

$52,000

22

$22,431

How long should a job search take?

There are a number of contingencies that impact each unique situation, but the average client, following the methodology we teach them will land a job at or above the level they were at within 10 – 12 weeks.  Emily received three offers within 10 days of launching her new search campaign and began her new job within two weeks!

Where should a person begin?

Envision

We know from over 25 years of research that it is in everyone’s best interest to take some time envisioning their future.  We use an assessment to help with this process, but it is essential to spend some time reflecting on what you want out of life.  If you had forty years, for example, what would you do?  This exercise is very freeing for people as it helps to remove some of the limitations we place on ourselves.  We look for satisfiers, dissatisfiers, as well as goals, values, and lifestyle preferences.

The starting point is evaluating your life right now.  How old are you?  What is your career like?  Where are you living?  What does it look like?  Are you married?  Single?  Do you have children?  What are their ages?  How are your relationships with your family – however you define family?  How is your health?  What are you doing for exercise?  How do you take care of your spiritual needs?  What things need to change?  Most people are not happy with everything in their lives at the moment.  That is why you are doing this exercise.  There is likely something you would like to change, so that is ok.

Repeat the process at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 40 years out.  You are not allowed to die until you are past the age of 80, so keep going!

Examine accomplishments

The second foundational phase is to examine accomplishments.  This is a holistic approach that will help identify key motivators and uncover strengths.  The starting point for this exercise is to brainstorm as many specific accomplishments as you can.  List 25 – 30 accomplishments as you reflect over your entire life.  You can include things from childhood.  Nothing is too trivial to include in this list, but you have to adhere to three criteria.

  1. It must be something you are good at (no matter what anyone else thought and whether or not you were paid to do it).
  2. You enjoyed doing it.
  3. You felt a sense of pride and accomplishment.

You need to be specific rather than general.  For example, do not say something like:

  • Writing proposals.
  • Creating graphics.
  • Hosting events.

As a good rule of thumb, your statement should make sense if you preface it with “there was the time when I ________________________.”  For example:

There was the time when I….

  • Wrote the winning proposal for a three-year project bringing in over $5 million in revenue.
  • Ran a lemonade stand in my neighborhood at the age of 9 and earned over $200.
  • Planned and catered a community banquet for over 1000 people

These two foundational steps are critical for laying the groundwork for career management.  When you learn the entire process, you will have a set of career management skills to last a lifetime.  Is job security a thing of the past?  We have entered a permanently turbulent workforce that is for sure.  Workers will have to consistently manage their professional development often retooling to remain marketable.  The only real job security is to equip yourself with the tools and the knowledge to effectively manage your career.

HR Positions 4.30.10
April 30th, 2010

Contact: “Lucy McClurg” <mgtlnm@langate.gsu.edu>
Date: April 30, 2010 7:48:19 PM EDT
Subject: 2 out-of-state HR positions
1.  HR Director of a manufacturing firm in Kentucky ($55-65,000)
2.  HR Director in a Healthcare facility in Washington ($95-105,000)

Business Development for CRO/Pharmaceutical/Biotech
March 31st, 2010

RTP Company is looking for a Sales Representative for its headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC. This is a rare opportunity to join a sales team in the early stages and be part of the company’s exciting future! Company was founded in May 2007 and emerges from a robust tradition of clinical development and clinical supply chain expertise from two world leaders. Company provides clients with state-of-the-art Interactive Response Technology (IRT) to gather, analyze, and integrate data from clinical trials faster and more efficiently than ever before. This position reports to the Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing. Must be willing to be a Hunter and work as an individual contributor under a base plus commission compensation plan.

Purpose: Identify and grow new and independent business opportunities and customers. Work directly with existing clients and parent company sales team to increase the number of clinical studies using Interactive Response Technology solutions and services.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Generate Sales Revenue through both Direct and Indirect sales channels.
• Develop strong internal and external business relationships to ensure Company is the preferred provider for IRT solution needs.
• Foster relationships with parent company sales teams to showcase Company as premier solutions provider for IRT solution requirements (especially where drug development and/or clinical supply chain is involved).
• Collaborate with parent company product specialists to identify, prioritize and develop business opportunities on a global basis.
• Responsibility for negotiating proposals and contracts with prospective clients and Joint Venture channel partners.
• Represent Company at industry events and trade shows.
Skills:
• Sound knowledge of clinical drug development process and/or clinical supply chain mgmt
• Developing new business/sales revenue in both Direct and Indirect sales channels
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills to internal and external audiences
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills
• Strong sense of customer focus and customer awareness
• Analytical skills and ability to forecast and measure success
• Good computer skills, including knowledge of MS office applications

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, sciences, technology or related field and 3+ years clinical research or pharmaceutical experience including 5+ years direct sales and business development experience. Experience selling services in the CRO/Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry. Experience with Interactive Voice Response or Electronic Data Capture solutions is a plus!
Travel required up to 50%.

Send Resume, Cover Letter, Salary History to HR@LucasSelect.com

Featured Jobs
March 31st, 2010

Information Technology Group

AIX/Linux Systems Administrator – Entry Level

Pay Level: Competitive to the Market

SUMMARY
Entry level AIX/Linux Systems Administrator to support a growing infrastructure for critical Enterprise-wide systems. The candidate for this position should have 0-2 years Linux knowledge and be a quick learner with the desire to grow in the area of AIX and backup technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Learn to perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (IBM AIX) of critical production systems in a 24 * 7 environment.

Learn to perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (IBM AIX) of critical non-production systems.

Learn to perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (RHEL) of critical production systems in a 24 * 7 environment.

Learn to perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (RHEL) of critical non-production systems.

Perform routine patching and upgrades of Operating Systems.

Execute structured change control for all activity.

Construct and document specifications including platform, configurations and interfaces.

Prepare and maintains necessary documentation on configurations and solutions.

Research, analyze, test, configure and recommend servers, operating systems, and other software products that are central to service offerings. Interface with hardware and software vendors as required.

Learn to perform problem determination in all technical areas.

Learn to perform server administration and support of enterprise class backup systems.

Implement backups to meet business objectives for availability.

Learn to create and maintain scripts for support of application and AIX automation.

Maintain knowledge of latest developments in technological areas of expertise.

Learn to use system monitoring tools.

Previous experiencing with Linux Red Hat a plus.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-Essential Functions)

Consult with other groups to recommend ways they can meet their networking needs
Evaluate organizational requirements and recommend changes to meet the goals of the organization.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have 0-2 knowledge with Linux. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that would be a plus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Following Skills are not required for this entry level position but would be a plus:
• AIX 5.3
• Advance Power Virtualization
• VIO Server
• Network Install Manager
• Powerpath Software
• Power HA
• Enterprise Backup Software(Legato Networker, Tivoli Storage Manager and/or Symantec NetBackup)
• Upgrade Management
• Performance Configuration
• System Security
• File System Management
• Capacity and Performance Management
• Backup Configuration and Management
• Disk Management and Storage Configuration (RAID, NFS, SMB)
• Networking Configuration (TCP/IP)
• Shell Scripting (write, review, edit)
• System and Application Monitoring
• Sendmail, DNS, ssh and ssl and other key operating system services
• RHEL
• Red Hat Kickstart

ABILITY TO:
Provide technical services and assistance to the organization during both on and off hours.
Apply principles and techniques of system and application administration to specific user needs and problems.
Write effective technical documentation and technical diagrams.
Maintain knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work cooperatively with team members and other constituencies.
Plan and organize work
Meet schedules and deadlines
Work confidentially and with discretion

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in technology field or Computer Science and 0-2 Linux knowledge. System administration experience with other Unix-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat Linux, is a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certifications are a plus.

AIX System Administrator Middle Level Pay Level: Competitive to market

SUMMARY
AIX/Linux Systems Administrator to support a growing infrastructure for critical Enterprise-wide systems. The candidate for this position must posses a Bachelor of Science in technology field or Computer Science and 3-5 years systems administration experience with AIX systems or equivalent experience with AIX systems. System administration experience with other Unix-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat Linux, is a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (IBM AIX) of critical production systems in a 24 * 7 environment.

Perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (IBM AIX) of critical non-production systems.

Perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (RHEL) of critical production systems in a 24 * 7 environment.

Perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (RHEL) of
critical non-production systems.

Perform routine patching and upgrades of Operating Systems.

Execute structured change control for all activity.

Construct and document specifications including platform, configurations and interfaces.

Prepare and maintains necessary documentation on configurations and solutions.

Research, analyze, test, configure and recommend servers, operating systems, and other software products that are central to service offerings. Interface with hardware and software vendors as required.

Perform problem determination in all technical areas.

Perform server administration and support of enterprise class backup systems.

Implement backups to meet business objectives for availability.

Create and maintain scripts for support of application and AIX automation.

Maintain knowledge of latest developments in technological areas of expertise.

Experience with system monitoring tools.

Previous experiencing supporting systems that use Oracle Database, PeopleSoft Applications and Siebel CRM a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Skills:
• AIX 5.3
• Advance Power Virtualization
• VIO Server
• Network Install Manager
• Powerpath Software
• Power HA
• Enterprise Backup Software(Legato Networker, Tivoli Storage Manager and/or Symantec NetBackup)
• Upgrade Management
• Performance Configuration
• System Security
• File System Management
• Capacity and Performance Management
• Backup Configuration and Management
• Disk Management and Storage Configuration (RAID, NFS, SMB)
• Networking Configuration (TCP/IP)
• Shell Scripting (write, review, edit)
• System and Application Monitoring
• Sendmail, DNS, ssh and ssl and other key operating system services
• RHEL
• Red Hat Kickstart

ABILITY TO:

Provide technical services and assistance to the organization during both on and off hours.
Apply principles and techniques of system and application administration to specific user needs and problems.
Write effective technical documentation and technical diagrams.
Perform complex analysis of system requirements applied to system administration duties.
Maintain knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work cooperatively with team members and other constituencies.
Plan and organize work
Meet schedules and deadlines
Work confidentially and with discretion

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in technology field or Computer Science and 3-5 years systems administration experience with AIX systems or equivalent experience with AIX systems. System administration experience with other Unix-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat Linux, is a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
AIX System p Administrator certification is highly desirable. Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certifications are also a plus. Established experience and results are essential.

AIX Systems Administrator Senior Level Pay Level: competitive to market

SUMMARY
Senior AIX/Linux Systems Administrator to implement and support a growing infrastructure for critical Enterprise-wide systems. The candidate for this position must have a Bachelor of Science in technology field or Computer Science and 5-7 years systems administration experience with AIX systems or equivalent experience with AIX systems. System administration experience with other Unix-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat Linux is also a requirement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical lead performing analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (IBM AIX) of critical production systems in a 24 * 7 environment.

Technical lead mentoring junior staff members in areas of expertise.

Perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (IBM AIX) of critical non-production systems.

Perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (RHEL) of critical production systems in a 24 * 7 environment.

Perform analysis, integration, and support of Operating System Configuration and Internals (RHEL) of critical non-production systems.

Perform routine patching and upgrades of Operating Systems.

Execute structured change control for all activity.

Construct and document specifications including platform, configurations and interfaces.

Prepare and maintains necessary documentation on configurations and solutions.

Research, analyze, test, configure and recommend servers, operating systems, and other software products that are central to service offerings. Interface with hardware and software vendors as required.

Perform problem management in all technical areas.

Perform server administration and support of enterprise class backup systems.

Design, implement, and manage backups to meet business objectives for availability.

Create and maintain scripts for support of application and AIX/Linux automation.

Maintain knowledge of latest developments in technological areas of expertise.

Strong experience with system monitoring tools.

Previous experiencing supporting systems that use Oracle Database, PeopleSoft Applications and Siebel CRM a required.

QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Skills:
• AIX 5.3
• Advance Power Virtualization
• VIO Server
• Network Install Manager
• Powerpath Software
• Power HA
• Enterprise Backup Software(Legato Networker, Tivoli Storage Manager and/or Symantec NetBackup)
• Upgrade Management
• Performance Configuration
• System Security
• File System Management
• Capacity and Performance Management
• Backup Configuration and Management
• Disk Management and Storage Configuration (RAID, NFS, SMB)
• Networking Configuration (TCP/IP)
• Shell Scripting (write, review, edit)
• System and Application Monitoring
• Sendmail, DNS, ssh and ssl and other key operating system services
• RHEL
• Red Hat Kickstart

ABILITY TO:
Provide technical services and assistance to the organization during both on and off hours.
Apply principles and techniques of system and application administration to specific user needs and problems.
Write effective technical documentation and technical diagrams.
Perform complex analysis of system requirements applied to system administration duties.
Maintain knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work cooperatively with team members and other constituencies.
Plan and organize work
Meet schedules and deadlines
Work confidentially and with discretion

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in technology field or Computer Science and 5-7 years systems administration experience with AIX systems or equivalent experience with AIX systems. System administration experience with other Unix-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat Linux, is a plus. ITIL experience a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
AIX System Administrator certification is expected. Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certifications are also a plus. Established experience and results are essential.

The JESUS Film Project

Administrative Assistant 3 –Master Studio Pay Level: U2, L 7 $13.47/hr. min.
Department: JESUS Film

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the MS Process manager, provide administrative support for the Production and Postproduction Departments including the performance of a wide variety of complex clerical and secretarial duties, correspondence and reporting in support of a large department with highly visible support to upper management on high level of confidentiality required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Provide administrative support for Managers of Production, Postproduction and Dub Room as assigned by MS Process Manager.

Create and Maintain Visa and Passport docs for the Travel Team and when requested by MS Departments. Compose correspondence; report information in person or by telephone where judgment, knowledge and interpretation of policies may be necessary.

Running queries and pulling data from WESS and manipulating them in Excel for Director level reporting.

Shipping of Masters for Master Studio to include the EMAC/CEMAC/Masters. Verify accuracy on FedEx and DHL reports/clearing expenses. Maintain billing for Visa’s and DHL bills and process to finance department. Reviews accounts and follow up on discrepancies; implement establish procedures to assure payments are made in a timely manner.

Troubleshoot problems with a proactive approach and professionalism when working with vendors and staff.

Collect and compile statistical and financial data and other information for inclusion into special and periodic reports; WESS reports (phase information), reports, records and other information as necessary, utilize computer systems to prepare reports, correspondence or records.

Take meeting notes, including material of a confidential nature; prepare and type a variety of correspondence, agendas, memoranda, reports, minutes and other materials; record and transcribe minutes from a variety of meetings. Provide quick turn around time of said minutes to attendees with accurate action points listed.

Keep WESS updated daily with Production and Postproduction status information, and perform quality checks for WESS phases.

Keep logs for EMAC, Scripts, Trip Reports, Secure Scripts/scripts, Masters and Guidelines of duties.

Protect confidential information and provide information in accordance with internal policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Advanced computer operation, including word processing, spreadsheets, and other related computer software
Type at 60 words net per minute from clear copy
Organization, policies and rules of assigned department or program.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Effective oral and written communication techniques
Principles and practices of office administration

.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree with at least 6 years work in technical office management with increasing responsibility, including advanced level computer applications.

Software Developer Pay Level: $3929 per month min/U3IT L9
Department: JESUS Film

SUMMARY
The Software Developer reporting to The JESUS Film Project Worldwide Evangelism Support System (WESS) Manager as part of the JESUS Film Project Integrated Technology group develops programs or modules according to design specifications and implements new programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Write code for needed programs and compile code into programs according to the designed specifications and using coding standards specified.
• Correct errors detected in compile process.
• Analyze code to find causes of errors and revise programs accordingly.
• Write and maintain documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.
• Create unit test transactions and run tests to find errors and confirm programs meet specifications.
• “Refactor” existing code for efficiency, readability, and maintainability
• Help with the install procedures as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Relational database concepts
• Object oriented principals
• SQL, Oracle PL/SQL and Delphi and other designated computer programming languages
• Debugging techniques
• Unit testing
• Principles of computer technology
• Principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming
• Technical aspects and advances in computer technology
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

ABILITY TO:• Read code created by others and understand what it does
• Dive into a large database application and come up swimming
• Use tools, ERDs, etc. to understand data relationships
• Provide careful attention to detail
• Apply principles and techniques of computer programming to specific user needs and problems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in designated computer programming languages.
• Detect errors in data and program structure, logic, and coding.
• Debug code and resolve problems independently
• Write clear and concise programming documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Meet time schedules and deadlines and plan and organize work.
• Work confidentially with discretion.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field and 3-5 years experience in database programming or similar field.
• five or more years experience in
o Relational database application development for the Windows platform, preferably using Delphi
o Oracle SQL and PL/SQL development
can be substituted for the degree.

Administrative Assistant 3
Department: The JESUS Film Project, Field Strategy Department
Pay Level: U2, L 7 $13.47/hr. min.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under the general direction of an assigned supervisor in the Field Strategy Department, perform a wide variety of administrative complex clerical duties working for the two Field Strategy Team Leaders in Field Strategy. Incumbents in the Administrative Assistant III class perform complex duties for top-level administrators involving large departments or highly visible and broad administrative functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but other duties may be assigned

Serve as Administrative Assistant to two team leaders, relieving them of a variety of technical and administrative duties; assist others as directed.
Take notes at meetings, including material of a confidential nature; prepare, type and record a variety of correspondence, agendas, memoranda, reports, meeting minutes, contracts and other materials.
Utilize a computer to enter data, prepare reports, prepare correspondence, etc.
Arrange and schedule a variety of meetings and conferences.
Establish and maintain complex interrelated filing systems. Ensure system is understood and applied by all department members.
Review, prepare and proof documents, records, reports and forms for accuracy, completeness and conformance to policies and procedures.
Compose correspondence and communicate information where judgment, knowledge and interpretation of policies and regulations may be necessary.
Provide support and guidance to department as assigned.
Assist in analyzing and streamlining policies, procedures and processes to improve overall accuracy and efficiency of the Distribution Department and potentially the Jesus Film Project.
Assist in resolving issues and diffusing difficult situations.
Provide stability and order to the department.
Disseminate information from supervisor to staff; serve as liaison between supervisor and staff.
Maintain department calendar.

KNOWLEDGE OF
Advanced operations and techniques of word processing and other modern office practices, procedures and equipment..
Record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Ministry organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.

ABILITY TO
Perform a wide variety of complex administrative, clerical, typing and secretarial duties with a high degree of speed and accuracy.
Type at 60 words net per minute from clear copy.
Plan and organize work, set own priorities and meet schedules and time lines.
Train and provide support to others.

Lake Hart Services

Landscaping Specialist (1 opening)
Department: Lake Hart Services Pay Level: U1 L6, $10.76

Summary of Position: Under general to limited supervision, the Landscape Specialist performs general landscaping maintenance to maintain an attractive and appealing landscaped facility according to established standards. Position includes, but is not limited to planting, transplanting, irrigating, detecting plant, annual, tree or shrub diseases or insect infestation, cutting and laying sod, mowing, hedge trimming, and helping to keep campus free of debris.

Required Qualifications: Would regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Must have knowledge of standard tools, equipment, chemicals, materials, methods and techniques used in a variety of skilled construction and building maintenance duties and trades. Candidate must have knowledge of landscaping methods and techniques as well as operation and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery necessary. Candidate must also be a High School graduate and have at least two years experience in landscaping. A valid Florida State Driver’s license is a requirement. Must satisfactorily pass a background check upon job offer.

Skilled Maintenance Specialist – Painter (Part Time) Pay Level: U1 L3 $14.77 hr. min.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures. Performs painting, and some drywall work to assure buildings are maintained in a safe condition and in compliance with applicable codes. Must possess the knowledge of professional painting techniques as well as have the knowledge of standard tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in painting. Must be able to properly operate and maintain the tools, equipment and machinery used in applying paint. Must have the knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations, health and safety precautions, including OSHA regulations and requirements. Must possess the ability to operate a variety of equipment and material in the painting profession and be able to estimate adequate amounts of time, labor and materials for project completion. Must have good communication skills both orally and in writing, meet schedules and time lines and work independently as well as with others with little direction. Must be able to work in areas of heights and have the ability to lift up to 100lbs. frequently.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma with at least three to five years of professional painting and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
. Must satisfactorily pass a background check upon job offer.

General Maintenance Worker – Electrician Assistant
Pay Level: UN1 L4 $13.29 hr. min.

SUMMARY :
Under the direction of the Team Leader – Maintenance/Project Coordinator this position will assist the Master Electrician with installing and repairing wiring, fixtures, and equipment at our Headquarters building. Supplies the Electrician with materials and tools, using handtrucks, or by carrying material. Measures and cuts pipe conduit to specified length, using steel tape and hacksaw. Threads conduit ends, using pipe threader and connects couplings and conduit fittings, using wrench. Fabricates conduit support brackets from strap iron strips, using hacksaw, shaping dies, hammer, and punch. Secures brackets to bulkheads with screws and bolts and pulls wires through conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals. Strips insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers. Ties or screws wires to terminals for subsequent soldering. Must have the ability and knowledge to operate a variety of tools and power equipment including saws, voltage tester, voltmeter, ohmmeter, multimeter, other scopes and meters, drill press, circuit benders, band saws and other power and hand maintenance tools and equipment while observing, interpreting and complying with Federal, State and local electrical codes to assure compliance with specifications, plans, regulations and codes.

It’s absolutely necessary that this candidate possess the knowledge of National Electrical, Electrical Safety Codes of the Division of Industrial Safety, and local electrical ordinances while observing OSHA safety regulations regarding electrical work and operating the standard tools, equipment, methods and techniques used in the skilled electrical trade.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Candidate must possess a High School Diploma and at least four years of on-the-job and/or equivalent electrical experience. Must have the ability to work with equipment in various levels of heights on a regular basis. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs occasionally. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and must satisfactorily pass a background check upon job offer

Office of the President

Personal Assistant
Department: Founder’s Office Pay Level: U2L7, $13.74/hr. min.

Summary of Position: This position serves as a personal assistant to the co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. The responsibilities of this role are to oversee and coordinate daily needs, run the ministry household and act as a representative to clients/customers.

Required Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent. In addition, must have at least 2 years of secretarial experience with the ability to perform a wide variety of secretarial, word processing and clerical duties with speed and accuracy. The candidate needs to have demonstrated skills in the advanced operations of word processing and basic MicroSoft office software. Must be able to translate dictation, have effective communication skills both written and verbal and work independently and confidentially. The ability to plan, organize and schedule work while meeting deadlines and time schedules is required along with excellent telephone and social etiquette.

Staff Services

Customer Service Representative
Pay Level: U2 L5, $10.95hr/min.

Summary of Position: Respond to staff inquiries by providing general information and explanation of plans, policies and procedures related to all areas of Staff Services – Benefits, Payroll, Reimbursements, Personnel Records Management, Staff Account Inquiries and Balances.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma plus at least one-year customer service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Campus Crusade for Christ background a plus. Must have superior customer service skills, a knowledge of telephone etiquette/techniques, basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, etc), record keeping & alpha-numeric filing systems. Ability to communicate effectively, apply basic research methods, problem solving skills, adjust to a flexible daily schedule and being a team player are essential for this position.

Personnel Records Assistant
Pay Level: U2 L4, Min. $9.87

Summary of Position: Assist in the collection, maintenance and distribution of information and files, both electronic and hard copy, related to staff members. Process daily filing for supported staff and hourly/salaried personnel, Prepare file folders for new staff, purge terminated and marriage files, process status changes on staff and employees and answer telephone and correspondence inquiries from field staff and others.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma plus at least one year experience in professional office environment, or sufficient equivalent training and experience. Ability to work independently and confidentially with discretion and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. Ability to apply research methods to identify and correct missing data or discrepancies in data and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

All positions require a personal commitment to Christ evidenced by
personal testimony and identification with a local church.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States to fill a position with Campus Crusade for Christ.

FAQ: How Can a Resume Influence Decision Makers?
March 4th, 2010

Think of your resume as a marketing piece. You are the product. The starting point, we will call it phase I, is developing a deep understanding of who you are, and where you are going in your life. Identifying knowledge, skills, and abilities is important, but you must also discover key motivators to ensure appropriate career choices.

Once you have completed phase I, you will be equipped to prepare your resume. A good resume is not something that is typed into a template. Each one is unique and must focus on the benefits of that individual. Why should the hiring manager hire you? The elements of a good resume will grab the reader’s attention right off the bat at the top of the first page. From a brief scan, you want to make it abundantly clear for them:

*How you would fit within their organization
*What makes you extraordinary?
*What benefits would the organization receive from hiring you?

In order to achieve that, you must know your 6 – 8 value messages and then draw attention to them. The remainder of the resume should provide evidence to support your claims. You do that through using language that shows results. Most people do a great job of listing responsibilities. That does not differentiate you. In order to differentiate yourself and show value, you must use specific examples of results you achieved. Did you have a suggestion that improved customer service, reduced waste, increased efficiency? Did you go above and beyond to deliver excellent customer service? If so, and you can link that type of activity to a positive result, then you are on track. For example:

–Reduced average customer wait time by 50 percent resulting in improved production, increased retention, and expanded new customer base by 10 percent.

Your value messages should provide enough “wow” factors to grab the reader’s attention so they will want to ask you more about them. That is what the interview is for. Your resume does not have to fully explain the entire story, it just has to sizzle.

Remember, your resume gives you the opportunity to control what the reader will focus on. A skilled resume writer knows exactly how to leverage that so when you get to the interview, you will be asked to elaborate on the things you want to talk about. If your resume has been effectively written, you will be able to shine in the interview because you have set the stage to talk about all of your greatest accomplishments.

2/24/10 Referral Partner Job Opening
February 24th, 2010

Corporate Education & Development Facilitator

POSITION SUMMARY
Facilitates workshops, courses, or other training sessions, using expert facilitation skills and principles of adult learning for management and non-management associates. Collaborates with organizational leadership, key constituents, and instructional systems designers to provide input into the creation of training programs that support business goals and meet customer needs. Analyzes and evaluates the quality and relevance of training activities offered by the organizations and the internal customers. Works under general direction.

ATTRIBUTES / QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in training, human performance technology or equivalent is required. A Master’s degree in instructional technology, human performance technology, or human resource development preferred. Strong knowledge of corporate practices and training required. Experience in a corporate training environment with at least 3 – 5 years experience is required. Experience in project management preferred. Excellent training, organizational, communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills also required. Strong knowledge in computer word processing, use of multimedia and instructional technology, use of online learning platforms, Microsoft PowerPoint applications and Internet/intranet use necessary.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Abides by and demonstrates the company Mission – Vision – Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis.

Mastery of Subject

• Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
• Displays an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
• Connect subject matter with related fields.
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, through involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conference or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Teaching Performance
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs.
• Employ available instructional technology, i.e., the Internet, interactive technology, distance learning, when appropriate.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Meet every class session promptly and ready for that session’s instruction.
• Coordination and implementation of instruction in an orderly and professional manner.
• Set-up and clean-up classroom at the beginning and at the end of each class/session.
• Confirm that all materials are ordered and prepared for class sessions.
• Coordination and implementation of one-on-one instruction, if needed, in an orderly and professional manner.
Evaluation of Student Learning
• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
• Assist in the development and explanation of methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit any final grades, if applicable, according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
• Reviews and adheres to all Company policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Travel• This position will require 75% – 90% travel to our Orlando and Dallas locations. The central office location for this position is Atlanta, Georgia.

FAQ: What is a Good Objective Statement?
February 2nd, 2010

A good objective should focus on benefits not features. An employer wants to know why he/she should hire you. How are you going to benefit your potential employer? Most people make the mistake of listing their “features” such as optimize my skills in (fill in the blank). Employers do not care about what you want. If your objective would not sell prospective employers on the the benefits to them, leave it out. The main purpose of an objective statement is to properly position you on your resume so that you look appropriate for the job you are applying for. You want the reader to instantly know what position you are seeking. There are a number of ways to accomplish that. Whether or not you include an objective statement is not a deal breaker. However, if you do not grab your reader’s attention with a resume that properly positions you and clearly sells the benefits you offer a potential employer, there’s the deal breaker.

FAQ: What is networking…really?
February 1st, 2010

Most people have grown accustomed to thinking of all meetings, mixers, and referral building as networking. Networking in to an organization by definition is when you use the name of someone you know to get a meeting with someone you do not know. You should be meeting with decision makers within your target who would be in a position to hire you if they had an opening. You should meet with them whether or not they have an opening at the current time. Networking meetings should be treated differently than a job interview. You should have some specific take-aways when you leave the meeting: 1) their insights on the companies on your target list; 2) industry insights they might have; 3) suggestion(s) of someone else to talk to; 4) whether or not they would have any reservations in hiring you if they had an opening; 5) if so, try to find out what they are! You will go away armed with GREAT information! Most job seekers make the mistake of allowing networking meetings to turn into an interview and end up leaving empty handed. You do want to share your resume with the decision maker because it can provide you with invaluable insights as to your positioning and your pitch. Before leaving, you should also ask permission to keep in touch and then do it. Follow up every couple of months with everyone you have networked with–otherwise it is not networking.