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The 6th installment of the MJW Careers' JobSticker's podcast series will be focused on unusual job hunting techniques. In this market, job-seekers need to be creative in order to showcase their skills to potential employers and this podcast will discuss ways to make yourself stand out amongst the competition and to think outside the box with your job hunt. We will be joined by career expert and owner of the firm, Lifeworks, Mary Sevinsky. Her information can be seen on her website, http://www.life-works.info.
On the show, we discussed some tips and don't forget about our Free Resume contest. For more info about these and other great job hunting tips, please visit www.jobstickers.com or our website www.mjwcareers.com.
For more information on the "Free Resume" contest, check out http://mjwcareers.blogspot.com/2011/01/announcing-free-resume-contest.html
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
JobStickers Podcast #2: You've Been Laid Off! Now What?!?!
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Welcome to the 2nd official MJW Careers podcast! This week we will be discussing what to do immediately following a layoff.
On the show, we discussed some tips and don't forget about our “Free Resume” contest. For more info about these and other great job hunting tips, please visit www.jobstickers.com or our website www.mjwcareers.com.
For more information on the "Free Resume" contest, check out http://mjwcareers.blogspot.com/2011/01/announcing-free-resume-contest.html
LISTEN:
Welcome to the 2nd official MJW Careers podcast! This week we will be discussing what to do immediately following a layoff.
On the show, we discussed some tips and don't forget about our “Free Resume” contest. For more info about these and other great job hunting tips, please visit www.jobstickers.com or our website www.mjwcareers.com.
For more information on the "Free Resume" contest, check out http://mjwcareers.blogspot.com/2011/01/announcing-free-resume-contest.html
Friday, January 14, 2011
JobStickers Podcast #1: WAZO 107.5 Wilmington 01-13-11 Radio Show Interview
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Welcome to the 1st official MJW Careers podcast! To set things off, I will be sharing my morning radio show interview with Foz and Jocelyn over at WAZO Z107.5 in Wilmington.
On the show, we discussed some resume tips as well as our “Free Resume” contest. For more info about these and other great job hunting tips, please visit www.jobstickers.com or our website www.mjwcareers.com.
For more information on the "Free Resume" contest, check out http://mjwcareers.blogspot.com/2011/01/announcing-free-resume-contest.html
LISTEN:
Welcome to the 1st official MJW Careers podcast! To set things off, I will be sharing my morning radio show interview with Foz and Jocelyn over at WAZO Z107.5 in Wilmington.
On the show, we discussed some resume tips as well as our “Free Resume” contest. For more info about these and other great job hunting tips, please visit www.jobstickers.com or our website www.mjwcareers.com.
For more information on the "Free Resume" contest, check out http://mjwcareers.blogspot.com/2011/01/announcing-free-resume-contest.html
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Make Job Hunting Your Number One Priority
Finding a job is your job right now. So work 8 hours a day doing something relating to your job search and self-marketing. The more you put yourself out there, the higher the chances of being seen.
Ways to make your job search a full-time job:
• Stick to a daily schedule. Create a to-do list and cross them off as you go; this gives you a sense of accomplishment even during down-times.
• Check job boards daily and see if any new jobs were posted, in case your alert notification service missed anything.
• Send printed resumes in the mail. Few people do this any more, which is why it is effective for you.
• Target companies you want to work for and know where you can add value, then network or market yourself into an interview.
• Contact recruiters and temporary work agencies. Recruiters work for you and the good ones do not charge you to help you find employment. However, do not bug recruiters constantly. If they need someone with your skills, they will call you. They might not have an opening right away that fits your qualifications, but if they do, they will call you.
• Only apply to the openings that fit within your realm. Recruiters do get the "jack of all trades" candidates who, in actuality, only fit the bill for one or two jobs at most. So be aware of your resume submissions. Do not market yourself as a “jack of all trades” or a “fast learner”. Market yourself as an expert in a certain industry/field. Hiring managers are not going to figure out where you might fit, they want to know if you fit their immediate need.
• Apply to higher positions than your current position. For your next job, why not go from a rank-and-file worker to a manager? If you are an exempt or professional worker, set your sights high and become a leader.
• Follow the job posting directions and make sure you do what they tell you to do, if you want to apply to their job. They implement rules for a reason.
• Read industry magazines. Keep up with trends and developments in your field.
• Network with industry experts and other people that can help you find a job and create your own advisory board to consult with when you need information or assistance.
• Create an online presence. Sign up for industry blogs, social networking sites and career sites.
• In a worst-case scenario, be flexible to relocating. It is a part of job hunting these days.
Right Place, Right Time…Right Person
Right place: Any place can be the right place, so make the most of where ever you are. An interview, career fair, career mixer, even the grocery store can be a networking opportunity that can turn into a new job or career.
Right time: It is always the right time. Whether they are hiring or advertising a position or not, network with the company decision makers.
Right person: Find the top 10 companies you want to work for and prioritize them. Research the company’s senior management on LinkedIn and Google. Contact them via LinkedIn, their company email, or call the company and ask to speak to them directly.
If you reach someone who can tell you about what the hiring manager is looking for, ask them:
• What are they looking for in a candidate?
• What are they definitely not looking for?
• What turns them off about a candidate?
• Are they having any issues in filling this position?
Once you reach the hiring manager, give them your elevator speech. It is very difficult because you are writing (a resume, cover letter or email) or talking to someone you do not know. So it must be customized for the position they are filling!
Ways to make your job search a full-time job:
• Stick to a daily schedule. Create a to-do list and cross them off as you go; this gives you a sense of accomplishment even during down-times.
• Check job boards daily and see if any new jobs were posted, in case your alert notification service missed anything.
• Send printed resumes in the mail. Few people do this any more, which is why it is effective for you.
• Target companies you want to work for and know where you can add value, then network or market yourself into an interview.
• Contact recruiters and temporary work agencies. Recruiters work for you and the good ones do not charge you to help you find employment. However, do not bug recruiters constantly. If they need someone with your skills, they will call you. They might not have an opening right away that fits your qualifications, but if they do, they will call you.
• Only apply to the openings that fit within your realm. Recruiters do get the "jack of all trades" candidates who, in actuality, only fit the bill for one or two jobs at most. So be aware of your resume submissions. Do not market yourself as a “jack of all trades” or a “fast learner”. Market yourself as an expert in a certain industry/field. Hiring managers are not going to figure out where you might fit, they want to know if you fit their immediate need.
• Apply to higher positions than your current position. For your next job, why not go from a rank-and-file worker to a manager? If you are an exempt or professional worker, set your sights high and become a leader.
• Follow the job posting directions and make sure you do what they tell you to do, if you want to apply to their job. They implement rules for a reason.
• Read industry magazines. Keep up with trends and developments in your field.
• Network with industry experts and other people that can help you find a job and create your own advisory board to consult with when you need information or assistance.
• Create an online presence. Sign up for industry blogs, social networking sites and career sites.
• In a worst-case scenario, be flexible to relocating. It is a part of job hunting these days.
Right Place, Right Time…Right Person
Right place: Any place can be the right place, so make the most of where ever you are. An interview, career fair, career mixer, even the grocery store can be a networking opportunity that can turn into a new job or career.
Right time: It is always the right time. Whether they are hiring or advertising a position or not, network with the company decision makers.
Right person: Find the top 10 companies you want to work for and prioritize them. Research the company’s senior management on LinkedIn and Google. Contact them via LinkedIn, their company email, or call the company and ask to speak to them directly.
If you reach someone who can tell you about what the hiring manager is looking for, ask them:
• What are they looking for in a candidate?
• What are they definitely not looking for?
• What turns them off about a candidate?
• Are they having any issues in filling this position?
Once you reach the hiring manager, give them your elevator speech. It is very difficult because you are writing (a resume, cover letter or email) or talking to someone you do not know. So it must be customized for the position they are filling!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Seeking 2 Engineers for Raleigh, NC
JOB 1: Substation Automation Proposal Engineer in Raleigh, NC
Typical duties/responsibilities:
• Plan and prepare substation automation proposal packages using the best competitive solution comprising of products and services, plus products from other manufacturers in an efficient and timely manner as demanded by the bidding/specification deadlines.
• Review and analyze customer specifications and data from other departments to compile information for bids and prepare proposals is responsive to customer requirements
• Utilize EDMS (Electronic Document Management System) for generation of all Proposals and storage of all technical and pricing data generated in the process of generating proposals.
• Prepare cost estimates for new bids, contract changes and requests for quotations utilizing basic engineering data, drawings, customer specifications and related information, and summarize total cost estimates.
• Develop or assist in the development of domestic business documents such as commercial agreements, pricing spreadsheets, risk analysis and mitigation worksheets, cash flow information.
• Document internal and external product transfer prices and maintain the marketing and quoting database to optimize efficiency of the bid preparation processes.
• Record all negotiation results from suppliers and customers and upon receipt of order participate in project management 'hand-over' meetings to ensure that all technical and commercial objectives are understood by the project management or order handling personnel.
Position Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Three years relevant engineering experience in electrical power systems or industrial automation systems domain
• Ability to communicate effectively, act decisively and communicate the importance of changes in the marketplace.
• Strong communication skills are required to complement your ability to direct the preparation of routine and non-routine proposals. The ability to work independently on projects must be blended with the ability to manage and work well with others (sales, engineering, management, vendors) to create proposals that meet the customers expectations.
• Broad knowledge of diverse operations and ability to independently resolve complex problems.
• Previous experience with SCADA, Substation Automation and HMI bid preparation, system architecture designs, product selection detectors is a plus.
Desired competencies:
• Knowledgeable of major electrical power and industrial system applications
• Knowledge of generating, transmission and distribution utilities, large industrials with “utility” requirements, electrical consultants, EPC's and OEM’s.
• Excellent technical English writing skills.
• Successfully worked in large matrix organizations, a team player in local group and able to work across country boundaries
• Knowledge of the MV/HV/EHV Power System Protection, Utility Communications and Substation Automation systems business and customers in the USA
• Detailed knowledge of protection relays, utility communications equipment, substation automation systems and related products is preferable.
• Knowledge of Internal companies and procedures would be an asset
• Software skills and the ability to utilize organized database environments are a strong plus; Microsoft Office and Visio Expert
• Candidate should be well organized, self motivated, detail oriented.
• Ability to understand and interpreted power system protection single line diagrams.
• Working knowledge with AutoCAD and ability to create electrical drawings is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MJW Careers is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
JOB 2: Senior Protection and Control Engineer (Protection and Control Engineer III)
Typical duties/responsibilities:
• Design of electrical protection and control systems for generation, transmission and distribution systems with emphasis on project costs and quality.
• Development of complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials.
• Performing relaying and power system analysis including system short circuit and relay coordination analysis
• Review drawings and other technical documentation for conformance to specifications.
• Resolve protection and control design issues as identified by project engineer and manager.
• Travel to project site as required including, but not limited to, customer kick-off meetings.
• Support the execution of project site control and protection activities including commissioning.
• Able to effectively perform project management analysis techniques for standard projects by preparing and updating a project schedule
• Supervises or coordinates the work of drafters and/or designers.
• Assist the Substation Automation Engineering Manager in meeting department goals.
Position Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering; Master of Science preferred
• Registered Professional Engineering preferred
• Minimum of eight years relevant protection and control engineering experience in electrical power systems or industrial automation systems domain
• Ability to communicate effectively and act decisively
• Ability to document work performed and track progress of project, including administration of warranty items.
• Foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations.
• Independently plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Has a solid understanding of a variety of protective relaying concepts, practices, and procedures
Desired competencies:
• Knowledgeable of major electrical power and industrial system applications
• Excellent understanding with the design of electrical control and protection systems for generation, transmission and distribution systems
• Knowledge of SCADA and communication systems related to protection and control.
• Knowledge of Microsoft tools, AutoCAD and other discipline software like Aspen and/or SKM products.
• Knowledge of ANSI standards
• Comprehends the benefits of modern Substation Automation communication standards and protocols (e.g. IEC 61850, DNP 3.0)
• Understands protective relay devices and remote terminal units
• Successfully worked in large matrix organizations and able to work across country boundaries
Required Travel – 0 - 5%
Equal Opportunity Employer: MJW Careers is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Please contact MATT WARZEL if you or someone you know can fit the bill!
216-246-9900
warzel@mjwcareers.com
Typical duties/responsibilities:
• Plan and prepare substation automation proposal packages using the best competitive solution comprising of products and services, plus products from other manufacturers in an efficient and timely manner as demanded by the bidding/specification deadlines.
• Review and analyze customer specifications and data from other departments to compile information for bids and prepare proposals is responsive to customer requirements
• Utilize EDMS (Electronic Document Management System) for generation of all Proposals and storage of all technical and pricing data generated in the process of generating proposals.
• Prepare cost estimates for new bids, contract changes and requests for quotations utilizing basic engineering data, drawings, customer specifications and related information, and summarize total cost estimates.
• Develop or assist in the development of domestic business documents such as commercial agreements, pricing spreadsheets, risk analysis and mitigation worksheets, cash flow information.
• Document internal and external product transfer prices and maintain the marketing and quoting database to optimize efficiency of the bid preparation processes.
• Record all negotiation results from suppliers and customers and upon receipt of order participate in project management 'hand-over' meetings to ensure that all technical and commercial objectives are understood by the project management or order handling personnel.
Position Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Three years relevant engineering experience in electrical power systems or industrial automation systems domain
• Ability to communicate effectively, act decisively and communicate the importance of changes in the marketplace.
• Strong communication skills are required to complement your ability to direct the preparation of routine and non-routine proposals. The ability to work independently on projects must be blended with the ability to manage and work well with others (sales, engineering, management, vendors) to create proposals that meet the customers expectations.
• Broad knowledge of diverse operations and ability to independently resolve complex problems.
• Previous experience with SCADA, Substation Automation and HMI bid preparation, system architecture designs, product selection detectors is a plus.
Desired competencies:
• Knowledgeable of major electrical power and industrial system applications
• Knowledge of generating, transmission and distribution utilities, large industrials with “utility” requirements, electrical consultants, EPC's and OEM’s.
• Excellent technical English writing skills.
• Successfully worked in large matrix organizations, a team player in local group and able to work across country boundaries
• Knowledge of the MV/HV/EHV Power System Protection, Utility Communications and Substation Automation systems business and customers in the USA
• Detailed knowledge of protection relays, utility communications equipment, substation automation systems and related products is preferable.
• Knowledge of Internal companies and procedures would be an asset
• Software skills and the ability to utilize organized database environments are a strong plus; Microsoft Office and Visio Expert
• Candidate should be well organized, self motivated, detail oriented.
• Ability to understand and interpreted power system protection single line diagrams.
• Working knowledge with AutoCAD and ability to create electrical drawings is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MJW Careers is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
JOB 2: Senior Protection and Control Engineer (Protection and Control Engineer III)
Typical duties/responsibilities:
• Design of electrical protection and control systems for generation, transmission and distribution systems with emphasis on project costs and quality.
• Development of complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials.
• Performing relaying and power system analysis including system short circuit and relay coordination analysis
• Review drawings and other technical documentation for conformance to specifications.
• Resolve protection and control design issues as identified by project engineer and manager.
• Travel to project site as required including, but not limited to, customer kick-off meetings.
• Support the execution of project site control and protection activities including commissioning.
• Able to effectively perform project management analysis techniques for standard projects by preparing and updating a project schedule
• Supervises or coordinates the work of drafters and/or designers.
• Assist the Substation Automation Engineering Manager in meeting department goals.
Position Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering; Master of Science preferred
• Registered Professional Engineering preferred
• Minimum of eight years relevant protection and control engineering experience in electrical power systems or industrial automation systems domain
• Ability to communicate effectively and act decisively
• Ability to document work performed and track progress of project, including administration of warranty items.
• Foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations.
• Independently plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Has a solid understanding of a variety of protective relaying concepts, practices, and procedures
Desired competencies:
• Knowledgeable of major electrical power and industrial system applications
• Excellent understanding with the design of electrical control and protection systems for generation, transmission and distribution systems
• Knowledge of SCADA and communication systems related to protection and control.
• Knowledge of Microsoft tools, AutoCAD and other discipline software like Aspen and/or SKM products.
• Knowledge of ANSI standards
• Comprehends the benefits of modern Substation Automation communication standards and protocols (e.g. IEC 61850, DNP 3.0)
• Understands protective relay devices and remote terminal units
• Successfully worked in large matrix organizations and able to work across country boundaries
Required Travel – 0 - 5%
Equal Opportunity Employer: MJW Careers is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Please contact MATT WARZEL if you or someone you know can fit the bill!
216-246-9900
warzel@mjwcareers.com
Friday, January 1, 2010
JobStickers Career Mixer Information
Front Street Brewery & MJW Careers present the first ever JobStickers Career Mixer
Date: February 3, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Front Street Brewery
Location: 9 North Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Our JobStickers Career Mixers are about connecting job seekers with recruiters and hiring managers. At the mixer, you'll be given a color-coded name tag that identifies you as a job seeker of a specific industry – or a recruiter or hiring manager of a direct-hire company – so you can network with the people that matter to you!
Job Seekers! Aside from the imbibing and fun that every mixer brings, recruiters and hiring managers will be on-hand to learn a little bit more about what you do. So make sure you bring LOTS of resumes to hand out to prospective employers!
Recruiters and Hiring Managers! Support the local community by attending this career mixer! We are looking for folks to assist us with job search tips, interview techniques, and industry job trends. Help out your fellow colleagues, while making valuable candidate contacts! To attend, contact Matt Warzel @ 216-246-9900.
Visit us on the web:
www.jobstickers.com
www.mjwcareers.com
Date: February 3, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Front Street Brewery
Location: 9 North Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Our JobStickers Career Mixers are about connecting job seekers with recruiters and hiring managers. At the mixer, you'll be given a color-coded name tag that identifies you as a job seeker of a specific industry – or a recruiter or hiring manager of a direct-hire company – so you can network with the people that matter to you!
Job Seekers! Aside from the imbibing and fun that every mixer brings, recruiters and hiring managers will be on-hand to learn a little bit more about what you do. So make sure you bring LOTS of resumes to hand out to prospective employers!
Recruiters and Hiring Managers! Support the local community by attending this career mixer! We are looking for folks to assist us with job search tips, interview techniques, and industry job trends. Help out your fellow colleagues, while making valuable candidate contacts! To attend, contact Matt Warzel @ 216-246-9900.
Visit us on the web:
www.jobstickers.com
www.mjwcareers.com
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