Saturday, September 20, 2014

[CNG] Digest Number 3167

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Digest #3167

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Thu Sep 18, 2014 10:26 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Brad Schweon" bradly973y

Global Director Marketing for specialty chemical company in northern
NJ. Position responsible for business development, global strategic
planning, leading collaboration of R&D, marketing sales, regulatory
and new product development group, and leading business for results.
Joins Sales personnel in calling on strategic customers and targeted
accounts. Reports to VP/GM.

Requirements:
• BS degree, preferably in Chemistry
• Minimum of ten years of direct sales/marketing/business development experience of specialty chemicals
• Experience with the Paint and Coatings market a big plus
• Knowledge of Biocides a big plus

Relocation is available, but candidates within commutable distance of northern NJ are preferred.

Call 862.209.4816 for send resumes to brad@schweon.com.
Put your Career Networking Group network to work ...
Join the CNG LinkedIn Group.
[Link is on the CNG Yahoo! Group home page.]

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[itroundtable] Digest Number 3300

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Digest #3300

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Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:56 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"john sampson" jcsspike

COMBINED DINNER MTG
– TUESDAY, Sept 23rd
Recruiter Night Out

Raffle Donated by Razzino Associates,
INC.

On Tuesday evening, September
23rd, MIS Network Associates (MNA), IT-Networking, the ETPNetwork, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Networking, and Careers In
Transition (CIT) will host a combined
Recruiter Night Out dinner meeting for members, alumni, friends, and guests at The
Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ. The Recruiter
Night Out will include a dialogue with a panel of five recruiters from the
venues listed below responding to pre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries
from the dinner meeting attendees:

- Consulting: Sam Velu - Amzur
- Contingency: Steve Pincus - TTI
- Corporate: Judy
Onystok - QPharma
- Consulting: Beth Firgau - Hepco
- Contingency: Laurie J. Murphy - PeopleAreKey

The panel will be moderated by
Mike Szot, Global Acct Relationship Director, KPMG.

Mike brings almost three decades
of experience providing IT advisory and business services to the life sciences
industry. He has developed and led successful technology services organizations
throughout his career. Prior to joining KPMG, Michael was the co-founder of a
successful information technology advisory services firm that he managed for
over 25 years. His firm specialized in providing information technology
consulting and systems integration services to clients across the life sciences
industry and employed over 150 professionals.
Michael is responsible for directing
KPMG's global relationships within the Life Sciences industry with specific
concentration in areas such as:

• Tax & Accounting services
• Information Technology services
• Business Effectiveness
• Transaction services
• Governance, Risk & Compliance services
• Forensic services
Mike is on the Board of Trustees for the Cancer
Support Community (CSC). CSC's mission to change the
lives of people effected by cancer. They provide at no charge to any
individual, professional support focused on reducing the emotional and social
burden of the disease. There are no limits on access to their programs, it is
based on need. CSC partners with major hospitals, cancer centers and
oncology physician practices. CSC also maintains a Professional Advisory
Board comprised of oncology professionals throughout Central NJ.
Mike serves as the Past-President of The NJ SIM
Foundation which supports the needs of not-for-profit organizations throughout
the state of New Jersey. Michael is also a Board Member of the NJ
Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM). For more than 20
years, the SIM New Jersey Chapter with over 325 members, has been the
organization of choice for IT executives in the New Jersey metropolitan area.
Unedited questions for the panel are
included below. These questions are subject to editing until Friday, September
19th, when the final list will be published electronically to the previous
recipients. Please return your comments
on the questions to John Sampson at jcsspike@yahoo.comASAP. The final questions will be
available in hard copy at the registration desk the evening of the dinner
meeting on September 23rd. Again, ad hoc
questions will be accepted by the Moderator during the discussion with the
panelists and Mike Szot may have a few questions for the panelists himself.

The schedule for the dinner
meeting on September 23rd will be:

- 6:00 to 6:45 pm– Registration, "speed dating", and cash bar
- 6:45 to 7:15 pm- Introductions
- 7:15 pm - Buffet Dinner
- 8:00 pm - Panel discussion moderated by Mike
Szot
- 9:30 Approx - Raffle – You Must Be There To Win

The informal groups are so
helpful in networking that we will do the "speed dating" on the 23rd before we
sit down for dinner and the general introductions. Briefly, these informal "dates" consist of up
to 4 people and last for 5 to 10 minutes. At the end of the 10 minutes, the groups break up and new ones are formed
with different participants. Suggested dialogues for your "speed dating" encounters
will be provided at the registration desk in case you are at a loss for what to
say during these conversations.

There will be an opportunity to
circulate up to 50 copies of your resume, personal bio, leads, or other
appropriate material in a handout for each participant from the dinner.

The cost will be $45 for everyone
if forwarded by mail or other to John Sampson by COBMonday, September 22nd at 2 Blackfoot Cir, Wayne NJ 07470. Checks should be made out to John Sampson who
can be reached by phone at 973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.com. Reservations can also be made by contacting
Lizanne Fiorentino at lizanne@ignitetheflame.com but checks must be sent directly to John.

An initial list of attendees will
be emailed to all the RSVPs, members of MNA, the ETPNetwork, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Ntwkg, IT-Net, CIT, and other
interested parties the weekend of September 19th/20th for initial
review and correction. The RSVP list
will facilitate networking at the September 23rd meeting and can be used to
communicate with attendees in advance or after the dinner meeting. For those
attendees who are working, current work affiliation, email address, three
previous companies you've worked for/consulted at, professional job interest or
position availability must be included in your RSVP.

For those attendees who are in
transition your previous company, three target companies should be included in
your RSVP as well as the type of position you seek.

A "final" numbered RSVP list of
attendees will be available along with the pre-published questions and an ID
badge at the registration desk on the 23rd. Your number on the final RSVP list should be part of your
introduction: "I'm number x on the RSVP
list …". All attendees should have their sharp, crisp, 30 second elevator
speech at the ready. Too many "ahs, dees
and doeses" will be cut off unceremoniously. Remember, you and your
introduction will be between the rest of the attendees and dinner!

A final RSVP list of the actual
attendees will be emailed to everyone who participated by September 28th.

We will accept a LIMITED number
of walk-ins on the 23rd. Anyone who
attends on the 23rd and whose check has not been received by COBon the 22nd will be charged $60 WITHOUT EXCEPTION. There will be NO refunds and no
shows WILL be billed.

Again, bring 50 copies of your
bio/resume, leads, or materials you wish to be included in the handout the
evening of September23rd.
Directions to the Holiday Inn at One Rt 46 Westbound in Totowa can be
found at www.holiday-inn.com/totowanj.
Dues are due for MNA Members.

If you would like to help out at
the meeting on the 23rd, volunteer to be a "Meeting Marshall". Call John Sampson at 973-248-3251 for
details. We may be able to use your
help!!!

Please join us for what always is
a well attended evening of lively discussion, expert opinion, great networking
opportunities, and a chance to just catch up.


Draft Questions for
Recruiters Night Out 9/23/14 (Pls edit
these questions appropriately and return the results to John Sampson)
Industry Related
1. What is your
perception of the current job market in general such as demand for IT,
HR, Fin Svcs, and Eng skills for both contract and permanent senior positions?
2. Are there any key industries to target?
a. Growth industries?
b. specific companies?
3. Do you see or anticipate any impact on hiring –
in financial services or other - as a result of the slow market improvement we
are experiencing?
Client Related
4. What are the top issues or problems that your
clients are trying to solve?
a. most
sought after skills?
5. When a client specifies "hands on"
a. do you ask for a clarification / definition?
b. what is your interpretation?
6. What is your/your client's policy regarding
references and Social Security numbers up front? Are they required, what should
a candidate do when asked for them?
Personal
7. What makes a resume click with you? Can you relate any examples?
8. What can a person do to differentiate
themselves?
9. How important is networking in getting a new
position?
10. How and how often should candidates stay in
touch with you?
11. Do you use LinkedIn as part of your search
process in looking for candidates? How
often do pictures and a complete profile
figure your evaluation of candidates?
Final
12. Considering
the audience tonight, and the current status of the market as you see it is
there a final piece of advice you would like to offer them about dealing with
Recruiters like yourselves?

[WNO] Digest Number 1988

4 Messages

Digest #1988

Messages

Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:31 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Keith Bogen SPHR" hrslugger2002

I wanted to reach out and see if you know anyone that would be interested in an Office Services/Facilities/ HR Manager role (title flexible) working in a NYC law firm.

This role will handle overall management and smooth coordination of all facilities functions for the New York office including space maintenance, constructions, office services, conference room/visitor office assignments and general office maintenance. This
will include office procedures; post & couriers; mailroom; reprographics; travel including, travel agency, airlines, hotels, cars and taxis; catering and kitchen facilities; meeting room facilities and disaster recovery.

Requirements:
--Legal background is really preferred
--Need experience with office moves and supervising staff

Open to dollars with discretionary bonus.

Happy to share more details with you offline.
Shana E. Cohen

DIRECTOR - OFFICE SUPPORT & HUMAN RESOURCES
675 Third Avenue, 5th Floor | New York, NY 10017 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
D: 212.204.5114 | F: 212.922.0033
scohen@execu-search.com

Fri Sep 19, 2014 5:36 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Ian Kennedy" ibkennedy47

I am recruiting for 11 REMOTE Project Managers for our large financial client and I wanted to see if you or someone you know may be interested.

We have great relationship with these managers and they are ready to interview (PHONE) and hire!!

If you know of someone, please feel free to forward my email and we will pay a $500 referral bonus!

Contact: Juli Gordon JGordon@StrategicStaff.com<mailto:JGordon@StrategicStaff.com>
Duration 18+ month contract
Rate DOE
Location: 100% Remote from your home

Currently, we are seeking 11 Infrastructure related, Sr. Project Mangers to join our team of professionals for a 18 month project.

Positions will involve various types of projects, including data-center moves, patching, server remediation and application moves

Candidates must have SOLID project manager skills and methodologies and practices including dealing with budgets, scope, status updates.

* Manage a variety of technology infrastructure projects
* looking for PMs with experience in either or all of

* data center
* Server refresh
* Networking
* Patching
* infrastructure
* Must have a stable work history and recent work experience
* Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to toggle multiple projects simultaneously

* Confident - in working at bank - confident strong

Great 18 month project, email your updated resume to Juli Gordon at JGordon@StrategicStaff.com<mailto:JGordon@StrategicStaff.com> and let me know the best time and number to reach you.

Kindest Regards,
Juli Gordon
S3/Strategic Staffing Solutions

http://www.linkedin.com/in/juligordon

Juli Gordon | Sr. Technical Recruiter
128 S. Tryon St. Suite 1720
Charlotte, NC 28202
Strategic Staffing Solutions | www.strategicstaff.com<http://www.strategicstaff.com/>
Direct:(615)-584-3282 | Fax: (704)332-6142
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Ian Kennedy
President
203-538-8802
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Fri Sep 19, 2014 6:55 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Keith Bogen SPHR" hrslugger2002

I just landed on a big project in Mount Laurel. We are actively looking for a number of Project Managers (PMP Certification is a plus) and BA's with at least 5 years of Financial Services experience. Please pass the word and if anyone is interested please have them email me at Frank_Waltzer@yahoo.com.

Regards,
Frank M. Waltzer
Project Manager / Six Sigma Black Belt
(908) 208-0840 (C)
Email: Frank_Waltzer@yahoo.com

Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:56 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"john sampson" jcsspike

COMBINED DINNER MTG
– TUESDAY, Sept 23rd
Recruiter Night Out

Raffle Donated by Razzino Associates,
INC.

On Tuesday evening, September
23rd, MIS Network Associates (MNA), IT-Networking, the ETPNetwork, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Networking, and Careers In
Transition (CIT) will host a combined
Recruiter Night Out dinner meeting for members, alumni, friends, and guests at The
Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ. The Recruiter
Night Out will include a dialogue with a panel of five recruiters from the
venues listed below responding to pre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries
from the dinner meeting attendees:

- Consulting: Sam Velu - Amzur
- Contingency: Steve Pincus - TTI
- Corporate: Judy
Onystok - QPharma
- Consulting: Beth Firgau - Hepco
- Contingency: Laurie J. Murphy - PeopleAreKey

The panel will be moderated by
Mike Szot, Global Acct Relationship Director, KPMG.

Mike brings almost three decades
of experience providing IT advisory and business services to the life sciences
industry. He has developed and led successful technology services organizations
throughout his career. Prior to joining KPMG, Michael was the co-founder of a
successful information technology advisory services firm that he managed for
over 25 years. His firm specialized in providing information technology
consulting and systems integration services to clients across the life sciences
industry and employed over 150 professionals.
Michael is responsible for directing
KPMG's global relationships within the Life Sciences industry with specific
concentration in areas such as:

• Tax & Accounting services
• Information Technology services
• Business Effectiveness
• Transaction services
• Governance, Risk & Compliance services
• Forensic services
Mike is on the Board of Trustees for the Cancer
Support Community (CSC). CSC's mission to change the
lives of people effected by cancer. They provide at no charge to any
individual, professional support focused on reducing the emotional and social
burden of the disease. There are no limits on access to their programs, it is
based on need. CSC partners with major hospitals, cancer centers and
oncology physician practices. CSC also maintains a Professional Advisory
Board comprised of oncology professionals throughout Central NJ.
Mike serves as the Past-President of The NJ SIM
Foundation which supports the needs of not-for-profit organizations throughout
the state of New Jersey. Michael is also a Board Member of the NJ
Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM). For more than 20
years, the SIM New Jersey Chapter with over 325 members, has been the
organization of choice for IT executives in the New Jersey metropolitan area.
Unedited questions for the panel are
included below. These questions are subject to editing until Friday, September
19th, when the final list will be published electronically to the previous
recipients. Please return your comments
on the questions to John Sampson at jcsspike@yahoo.comASAP. The final questions will be
available in hard copy at the registration desk the evening of the dinner
meeting on September 23rd. Again, ad hoc
questions will be accepted by the Moderator during the discussion with the
panelists and Mike Szot may have a few questions for the panelists himself.

The schedule for the dinner
meeting on September 23rd will be:

- 6:00 to 6:45 pm– Registration, "speed dating", and cash bar
- 6:45 to 7:15 pm- Introductions
- 7:15 pm - Buffet Dinner
- 8:00 pm - Panel discussion moderated by Mike
Szot
- 9:30 Approx - Raffle – You Must Be There To Win

The informal groups are so
helpful in networking that we will do the "speed dating" on the 23rd before we
sit down for dinner and the general introductions. Briefly, these informal "dates" consist of up
to 4 people and last for 5 to 10 minutes. At the end of the 10 minutes, the groups break up and new ones are formed
with different participants. Suggested dialogues for your "speed dating" encounters
will be provided at the registration desk in case you are at a loss for what to
say during these conversations.

There will be an opportunity to
circulate up to 50 copies of your resume, personal bio, leads, or other
appropriate material in a handout for each participant from the dinner.

The cost will be $45 for everyone
if forwarded by mail or other to John Sampson by COBMonday, September 22nd at 2 Blackfoot Cir, Wayne NJ 07470. Checks should be made out to John Sampson who
can be reached by phone at 973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.com. Reservations can also be made by contacting
Lizanne Fiorentino at lizanne@ignitetheflame.com but checks must be sent directly to John.

An initial list of attendees will
be emailed to all the RSVPs, members of MNA, the ETPNetwork, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Ntwkg, IT-Net, CIT, and other
interested parties the weekend of September 19th/20th for initial
review and correction. The RSVP list
will facilitate networking at the September 23rd meeting and can be used to
communicate with attendees in advance or after the dinner meeting. For those
attendees who are working, current work affiliation, email address, three
previous companies you've worked for/consulted at, professional job interest or
position availability must be included in your RSVP.

For those attendees who are in
transition your previous company, three target companies should be included in
your RSVP as well as the type of position you seek.

A "final" numbered RSVP list of
attendees will be available along with the pre-published questions and an ID
badge at the registration desk on the 23rd. Your number on the final RSVP list should be part of your
introduction: "I'm number x on the RSVP
list …". All attendees should have their sharp, crisp, 30 second elevator
speech at the ready. Too many "ahs, dees
and doeses" will be cut off unceremoniously. Remember, you and your
introduction will be between the rest of the attendees and dinner!

A final RSVP list of the actual
attendees will be emailed to everyone who participated by September 28th.

We will accept a LIMITED number
of walk-ins on the 23rd. Anyone who
attends on the 23rd and whose check has not been received by COBon the 22nd will be charged $60 WITHOUT EXCEPTION. There will be NO refunds and no
shows WILL be billed.

Again, bring 50 copies of your
bio/resume, leads, or materials you wish to be included in the handout the
evening of September23rd.
Directions to the Holiday Inn at One Rt 46 Westbound in Totowa can be
found at www.holiday-inn.com/totowanj.
Dues are due for MNA Members.

If you would like to help out at
the meeting on the 23rd, volunteer to be a "Meeting Marshall". Call John Sampson at 973-248-3251 for
details. We may be able to use your
help!!!

Please join us for what always is
a well attended evening of lively discussion, expert opinion, great networking
opportunities, and a chance to just catch up.


Draft Questions for
Recruiters Night Out 9/23/14 (Pls edit
these questions appropriately and return the results to John Sampson)
Industry Related
1. What is your
perception of the current job market in general such as demand for IT,
HR, Fin Svcs, and Eng skills for both contract and permanent senior positions?
2. Are there any key industries to target?
a. Growth industries?
b. specific companies?
3. Do you see or anticipate any impact on hiring –
in financial services or other - as a result of the slow market improvement we
are experiencing?
Client Related
4. What are the top issues or problems that your
clients are trying to solve?
a. most
sought after skills?
5. When a client specifies "hands on"
a. do you ask for a clarification / definition?
b. what is your interpretation?
6. What is your/your client's policy regarding
references and Social Security numbers up front? Are they required, what should
a candidate do when asked for them?
Personal
7. What makes a resume click with you? Can you relate any examples?
8. What can a person do to differentiate
themselves?
9. How important is networking in getting a new
position?
10. How and how often should candidates stay in
touch with you?
11. Do you use LinkedIn as part of your search
process in looking for candidates? How
often do pictures and a complete profile
figure your evaluation of candidates?
Final
12. Considering
the audience tonight, and the current status of the market as you see it is
there a final piece of advice you would like to offer them about dealing with
Recruiters like yourselves?

Friday, September 19, 2014

[itroundtable] FINAL REMINDER: RECRUITER NIGHT OUT DINNER MTG - TUES IN TOTOWA

 

COMBINED DINNER MTG – TUESDAY, Sept 23rd
Recruiter Night Out
 
Raffle Donated by Razzino Associates, INC.
 
On Tuesday evening, September 23rd, MIS Network Associates (MNA), IT-Networking, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Networking, and Careers In Transition (CIT) will host a combined Recruiter Night Out dinner meeting for members, alumni, friends, and guests at The Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ.  The Recruiter Night Out will include a dialogue with a panel of five recruiters from the venues listed below responding to pre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries from the dinner meeting attendees:
 
-        Consulting:              Sam Velu               -  Amzur    
-        Contingency:           Steve Pincus          -  TTI
-        Corporate:               Judy Onystok         -  QPharma
-        Consulting:              Beth  Firgau          -   Hepco 
-        Contingency:           Laurie J. Murphy  -   PeopleAreKey       
 
The panel will be moderated by Mike Szot, Global Acct Relationship Director, KPMG.
 
Mike brings almost three decades of experience providing IT advisory and business services to the life sciences industry. He has developed and led successful technology services organizations throughout his career. Prior to joining KPMG, Michael was the co-founder of a successful information technology advisory services firm that he managed for over 25 years. His firm specialized in providing information technology consulting and systems integration services to clients across the life sciences industry and employed over 150 professionals.
Michael is responsible for directing KPMG's global relationships within the Life Sciences industry with specific concentration in areas such as:
 
        Tax & Accounting services
        Information Technology services
        Business Effectiveness
        Transaction services
        Governance, Risk & Compliance services
        Forensic services
Mike is on the Board of Trustees for the Cancer Support Community (CSC). CSC's mission to change the lives of people effected by cancer.  They provide at no charge to any individual, professional support focused on reducing the emotional and social burden of the disease. There are no limits on access to their programs, it is based on need.  CSC partners with major hospitals, cancer centers and oncology physician practices.  CSC also maintains a Professional Advisory Board comprised of oncology professionals throughout Central NJ.   
Mike serves as the Past-President of The NJ SIM Foundation which supports the needs of not-for-profit organizations throughout the state of New Jersey.  Michael is also a Board Member  of the NJ Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM).  For more than 20 years, the SIM New Jersey Chapter with over 325 members, has been the organization of choice for IT executives in the New Jersey metropolitan area.
Unedited questions for the panel are included below. These questions are subject to editing until Friday, September 19th, when the final list will be published electronically to the previous recipients.  Please return your comments on the questions to John Sampson at jcsspike@yahoo.com ASAP.  The final questions will be available in hard copy at the registration desk the evening of the dinner meeting on September 23rd.  Again, ad hoc questions will be accepted by the Moderator during the discussion with the panelists and Mike Szot may have a few questions for the panelists himself.
 
The schedule for the dinner meeting on September 23rd will be:
 
-        6:00 to 6:45 pm – Registration, "speed dating", and cash bar
-        6:45 to 7:15 pm - Introductions
-        7:15 pm             - Buffet Dinner
-        8:00 pm             - Panel discussion moderated by Mike Szot
-        9:30 Approx      - Raffle – You Must Be There To Win
 
The informal groups are so helpful in networking that we will do the "speed dating" on the 23rd before we sit down for dinner and the general introductions.  Briefly, these informal "dates" consist of up to 4 people and last for 5 to 10 minutes.  At the end of the 10 minutes, the groups break up and new ones are formed with different participants. Suggested dialogues for your "speed dating" encounters will be provided at the registration desk in case you are at a loss for what to say during these conversations.
 
There will be an opportunity to circulate up to 50 copies of your resume, personal bio, leads, or other appropriate material in a handout for each participant from the dinner.
 
The cost will be $45 for everyone if forwarded by mail or other to John Sampson by COB Monday, September 22nd at 2 Blackfoot Cir, Wayne NJ 07470.  Checks should be made out to John Sampson who can be reached by phone at 973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.com.  Reservations can also be made by contacting Lizanne Fiorentino at lizanne@ignitetheflame.com  but checks must be sent directly to John. 
 
An initial list of attendees will be emailed to all the RSVPs, members of MNA, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Ntwkg, IT-Net, CIT, and other interested parties the weekend of September 19th/20th for initial review and correction.  The RSVP list will facilitate networking at the September 23rd meeting and can be used to communicate with attendees in advance or after the dinner meeting. For those attendees who are working, current work affiliation, email address, three previous companies you've worked for/consulted at, professional job interest or position availability must be included in your RSVP.
 
For those attendees who are in transition your previous company, three target companies should be included in your RSVP as well as the type of position you seek.
 
A "final" numbered RSVP list of attendees will be available along with the pre-published questions and an ID badge at the registration desk on the 23rd.  Your number on the final RSVP list should be part of your introduction:  "I'm number x on the RSVP list …". All attendees should have their sharp, crisp, 30 second elevator speech at the ready.  Too many "ahs, dees and doeses" will be cut off unceremoniously. Remember, you and your introduction will be between the rest of the attendees and dinner!
 
A final RSVP list of the actual attendees will be emailed to everyone who participated by September 28th.
 
We will accept a LIMITED number of walk-ins on the 23rd.  Anyone who attends on the 23rd and whose check has not been received by COB on the 22nd will be charged $60 WITHOUT  EXCEPTION. There will be NO refunds and no shows WILL be billed.
 
Again, bring 50 copies of your bio/resume, leads, or materials you wish to be included in the handout the evening of September23rd.
Directions to the Holiday Inn at One Rt 46 Westbound in Totowa can be found at www.holiday-inn.com/totowanj.
Dues are due for MNA Members.
 
If you would like to help out at the meeting on the 23rd, volunteer to be a "Meeting Marshall".  Call John Sampson at 973-248-3251 for details.  We may be able to use your help!!!
 
Please join us for what always is a well attended evening of lively discussion, expert opinion, great networking opportunities, and a chance to just catch up.
 
 
Draft Questions for Recruiters Night Out  9/23/14 (Pls edit these questions appropriately and return the results to John Sampson)
Industry Related
1.      What is your perception of the  current  job market in general such as demand for IT, HR, Fin Svcs, and Eng skills for both contract and permanent senior  positions?
2.      Are there any key industries to target?
a.      Growth  industries?
b.     specific companies?
3.      Do you see or anticipate any impact on hiring – in financial services or other - as a result of the slow market improvement we are experiencing?
Client Related
4.      What are the top issues or problems that your clients are trying to solve?
a.      most sought after skills?
5.      When a client specifies "hands on"
a.      do you ask for a clarification / definition?
b.     what is your interpretation?
6.      What is your/your client's policy regarding references and Social Security numbers up front? Are they required, what should a candidate do when asked for them?
Personal
7.      What makes a resume click with you?  Can you relate any examples?
8.      What can a person do to differentiate themselves?
9.      How important is networking in getting a new position?
10.   How and how often should candidates stay in touch with you?
11.   Do you use LinkedIn as part of your search process in looking for candidates?  How often  do pictures and a complete profile figure your evaluation of candidates?
Final
12.   Considering the audience tonight, and the current status of the market as you see it is there a final piece of advice you would like to offer them about dealing with Recruiters like yourselves?
 

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