tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92215021005429006752024-03-13T12:56:07.133-04:00Comrise BlogComrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-17001443373811521882012-09-21T10:08:00.000-04:002012-09-21T10:08:08.440-04:00The 2012 IT Job MarketWith the <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank">2012 IT job market</a> on the upswing, now is as good of a time as ever to get out and find the job of your dreams. According to a report by <a href="http://www.ciozone.com/index.php/Career/IT-Job-Market-Sees-Improvement-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Ciozone.com</a>,
more and more companies are looking to hire IT pros throughout the 2012
year, which is both an exciting and intimidating prospect. The best
way for you to prepare for such an opportunity is to update your resume
and be as prepared as possible when you are called for a job interview.<br />
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When it comes to securing a job interview, your resume is the key to
getting in the front door. It is really the only thing a potential boss
has to go off of when they are looking for potential new hires, so you
want to make sure it looks as good as possible. Make sure it is as up
to date as possible with any special skills you may want the employer to
be aware of before they make their decision. You want your resume to
jum off the page with information about what makes you such a great
potential hire. Having a well written, inspiring cover letter does not
hurt either.<br />
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If you are lucky enough to secure an interview off of your resume,
you next step is not to drop the ball while you are in the interview.
Be as aware of your potential job responsibilties as possible and make
sure you are going to be comfortable in the interview. There is nothing
worse than coming into an interview ill prepared and stressed about
what is to come. Do your research and make sure you are ready for this
big moment in your life.<br />
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With the recent influx of new IT job opportunities, it is important
to make sure you are ready for everything that comes your way. Make
sure that you are prepared with an amazing resume as well as working
knowledge of the position you have applied for. If you need any more
information about ways to secure a job, please <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" target="_blank">contact us.</a>Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-19005652507131815642012-09-14T08:34:00.003-04:002012-09-14T08:34:53.250-04:00IT Jobs: Where They Are & How To Secure One<br />
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In the world of Internet Technology jobs, the experts are
forecasting continued and sustained growth. The Bureau of Labor and
Statistics has estimated the rate of growth at over 20%. While some
occupations may outpace others, overall the <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank">IT jobs</a> market looks very good indeed.<br />
To monitor this growth, here are some jobs that you might want to follow:<br />
<ul>
<li>Systems Analysts</li>
<li>Database Administrators</li>
<li>Help Desk & Support</li>
<li>Programmers and Developers</li>
<li>IT Managers </li>
</ul>
Some people believe that the Bureau of Labor and Statistics'
projections are on the conservative side. However, due to the constant
changing of the IT field, an accurate forecast can be a challenge.<br />
Once you have decided on a specific occupation, it might be helpful
to know just where these jobs are being created. NetworkWorld.com
recently published a list of "<a href="http://www.networkworld.com/slideshow/32221#slide1" target="_blank" title="NetworkWorld.com">The Best Cities For Finding IT Jobs In 2012</a>".
You will find that the list consists of large cities but depending on
your job choice, location may not be a concern. More often today, IT
jobs can be performed from home and your decision about where to live
will be entirely your own.<br />
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Most "tips for job hunting success" are well known. From cleaned up,
professional resumes to personal video presentations. There are
however, a few areas in which you would be well served to focus.<br />
<ul>
<li>Make sure that all your personal websites are presentable and
appropriate. Hiring Managers have learned to find these sites no matter
how well you might think they are hidden. Don't take the chance that a
questionable site could be discovered. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You may have heard it before but you can never say it too often,
check your spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation. Remember
them and check them often. Find an expert if necessary. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Always follow-up on your resume. Place a call and display your
communication skills. Send an email and show off your business letter
writing skills. Do not let your potential employer think you are no
longer interested. </li>
</ul>
Established in 1984, Comrise is a minority-owned, global consulting
firm with headquarters in the U.S. and China. Our teams specialize in
IT, Big Data, and Workforce Solutions (Staff Augmentation, Recruiting,
RPO, and Payrolling). With nearly 30 years of industry experience,
Comrise provides local talent and resources on a global scale. When you
are in need of our services, please don't hesitate to <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" target="_blank">contact us</a>, we are ready to go to work for you.<br />
Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-62434284295509619842012-09-06T09:47:00.002-04:002012-09-06T09:47:17.854-04:00Web and IT Jobs: Tips for Successful Outsourcing<br />
There are many benefits to moving a businesses website development or other <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" title="IT jobs">IT jobs</a>
offshore and with today's economy it can also be a very smart decision.
When thinking about outsourcing your work to another country you can
be sure that many of the problems experienced in the past will be the
same as those that keep coming up for you today. We can learn from past
mistakes as well as success stories and we would be wise to research
common pitfalls prior to actually outsourcing any work. While
outsourcing can bring substantial savings, those gains can be wiped out
in an instant because a project was not clearly defined at the onset.<br />
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Managing offshore projects will require a unique set of
preparations in order to head off any potential problems. First being
the most obvious and that is to become familiar with the country and
culture where you will be doing business. Becoming informed can range
from reading anything you can find on the internet or at the library to
taking a course designed specifically for those needing to learn about a
specific culture. You can be sure that any investment of your time or
money in this area will bring you a great return.<br />
Another area in which special attention should be paid is in the
matter of good communication. Having someone available that can help
with any language barriers would be wise, especially when the project is
new. Insuring that the flow of communication is efficient and reliable
is the best way to avoid misunderstandings. Constant monitoring and
quality control will be more important when dealing with offshore
projects because problems may not be reported due to cultural pressures
to perform or avoid failure of any kind. Staying in the loop as much as
possible will help prevent the possibility of unforeseen problems.<br />
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When managing offshore projects it is more important than ever to <strong>get it in writing</strong>.
By adhering to strict guidelines in this regard you can expect the
added benefit of an accountable workforce. There will never be room for
assumptions and someone will always be accountable. Make doubly sure
that your expectations are also clearly defined and confirm
understanding as many times as necessary. Of course, work that is very
complicated or that needs extra attention will not be as successfully
outsourced as work that is consistent in nature.<br />
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By adhering to these common-sense guidelines we are confident that
you find your outsourcing experience to be a positive and rewarding
endeavor.<br />
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Established in 1984, Comrise is a minority-owned, global consulting
firm with headquarters in the U.S. and China. Our teams specialize in
IT, Big Data, and Workforce Solutions (Staff Augmentation, Recruiting,
RPO, and Payrolling). With nearly 30 years of industry experience,
Comrise provides local talent and resources on a global scale.<br />
<br />
Our Global Management Team here at Comrise would like to invite you to <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" title="Comrise Contact Us">contact us</a> to discuss how we can help you meet your offshoring needs and maximize your cost savings potential.<br />
Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-50428442042137666762012-08-31T08:32:00.003-04:002012-08-31T08:32:37.209-04:00Forbes: Tech companies look for that just-right resume in the hiring process.<br />
Software engineers, according to Gayle Laakmann McDowell, author of
‘Cracking the Coding Interview,’ need to pay particular attention in
the <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank" title="job market">hiring</a> process on how they write their resumes, according to her post on <strong><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2012/07/12/what-are-common-mistakes-that-applicants-make-when-writing-their-resumes-for-tech-companies/" target="_blank">Forbes.com, </a></strong>“What Are Common Mistakes That Applicants Make When Writing Their Resumes for Tech Companies.”<strong> </strong><br />
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Even though her overview is written with the tech applicant
foremost in her mind, her tips do apply across the board; furthermore,
she focuses on what she classifies as “the most common serious mistakes”
in writing the resume.<strong> </strong><br />
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Before you get too deep-in-the-weeds in a detailed resume, take
to heart her pithy reminder that “resumes are not read; they are
skimmed for about 15 seconds;” furthermore, a screener is unlikely to
read the entire piece.<br /> <br /> That said, here is a summary of the most common missteps in writing the resume:<br /> <br /> “1. Long Resumes:” Short and concise with no more than 2 pages is her advice.<br /> <br />
“2. Paragraphs/Lengthy Bullets:” Readers abhor paragraphs...and don’t
use more than 1-2 lines in the bullet copy; “...ideally, no more than
half of the bullets should be 2 lines.”<br /> <br /> “3. Team/Group Focus:”
Take credit up front for the projects you worked on, designed, created,
etc. Leave out the team association, the reader is interested in “you.”
Here it’s all about “accomplishments and achievements.”<br /> <br /> “4.
Messy Resumes:”
She believes software engineers should not be creating “their own
templates...If you’re not good at design, why are you doing this?” Keep
your pages uncluttered and easy to read. McDowell has no problem with
using a well-designed template, one with columns, which makes it easier
for the reader to scan important info.<br /> <br /> “5. Listing
Responsibility instead of Accomplishments:” Break down the
responsibilities and then use bullets. Pick out 3-5 accomplishments in
the roles you’ve chosen to highlight, and repeat for each role or
assignment.<br /> <br /> “6. Leaving out Cool Stuff Because It’s Not ‘Resume
Material’: The takeaway in all the material you might be considering
for your resume comes down to this: “start thinking about if something
makes you look more or less awesome.” <br />
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Our global clients are always looking for that ‘just right’
candidate on a contract, contract-to-hire and even full-time employment. <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" target="_blank" title="contact us">Contact us</a> for more information on how Comrise can help you marketed your IT skills, education and experience.<br />
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Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-67501885962203190282012-08-23T14:17:00.001-04:002012-08-23T14:17:31.804-04:00Dressing for a Job Interview<br />
Once you get an interview, it's crucial to be prepared. First
impressions, which are largely formed by how you are dressed and the
first few seconds of interaction with you, go a long way in determining
if you're a good fit for the company and that isn't any different for
people who are seeking <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank" title="IT jobs">IT jobs</a>.<br />
While it may be common sense to dress nicely for a job interview,
that definition will vary from person to person. So here are some solid
guidelines to use when selecting what to wear and how to physically
present yourself for the interview:<br />
<ul>
<li>Dark, conservative suits are best. Think navy, black, dark browns,
or grey. It must be freshly pressed. No wrinkles. For women a classic
suit still suits best, but you don't need to be boring- you can add a
scarf or small belt to show a little color and personality.</li>
<li>For men: A solid colored tie or simple patterned. Too many patterns will distract from your message.</li>
<li>Dark shoes and socks. If you think they won't see your socks- you're wrong! Many interviewers pay attention to the details.</li>
<li>Get a hair cut. A freshly groomed appearance is important.</li>
<li>For men: Shave your facial hair. Some of this will simply be
knowing the company you're applying for, but if the company is
conservative, you're going to want to shave your beard and mustache.</li>
<li>No excessive jewelry. For men: take out earrings and take off necklaces. For women, keep your ear piercings to just one. </li>
<li>Shine your shoes. Saying you're detail oriented is one thing,
showing it through your appearance is another. For women: keep the show
simple and comfortable. Nothing is worse than tripping over yourself
as you reach to shake the hand of your interviewer.</li>
<li>Your nails should be trimmed and clean. Again, it's all about the
details. For women: keep the polish simple and classic, and the length
appropriate. Having extremely long nails is distracting.</li>
</ul>
Following these basic tips will make certain that you stand out in a
positive way, and help the interviewer focus on your qualifications and
not your outlandish outfit. For more information on how to stand out in
your interview, please <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" target="_blank" title="contact us">contact us</a> today!<br />
Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-13210205786355236102012-08-16T14:34:00.001-04:002012-08-16T14:34:45.521-04:00Questions to Ask About the Company During Interview<br />
Most people have encountered that awkward moment during the <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank" title="interviewing">interview</a> where
the interviewer asks, "Do you have any questions?" The reason it can
be awkward is that if you don't have any questions, you fear it will
look like you haven't paid attention or you don't care about the
company, and if you do have questions, you worry if they are the right
ones to be asking. Use this time to demonstrate that you've done your
research, you know about the industry, and you're serious about taking a
position with them.<br />
The questions you ask and how you phrase them is a reflection of you,
but they can portray a positive and confident image. Remember that the
interview isn't just so they can get to know you, but for you to get to
know them. Use this time to determine if the company is one you will
want to devote your time to. Here are some great questions to ask
during your interview:<br />
<ul>
<li>What are the company's plan to expand?</li>
<li>What is the company's five year plan, and how does this department fit into that plan?</li>
<li>How does the company compare to other industry leaders?</li>
<li>What is your management style?</li>
<li>What kinds of qualifications would the perfect candidate for this position have?</li>
<li>How and by whom will my performance be evaluated?</li>
<li>What is the most difficult aspect of this position?</li>
<li>What is a typical day for someone in this position?</li>
<li>How many people have held this position in the last 5 years? Where are these people now?</li>
<li>What kind of upward movement potential does this position and this company offer?</li>
</ul>
If the position is a management position, you might want to ask some
questions about the employees you will manage, here are a few questions
to get you started on the types of appropriate questions you can ask:<br />
<ul>
<li>What kind of authority will I hold?</li>
<li>How is the current morale of employees and why?</li>
<li>Are there any challenging employees?</li>
<li>What kind of training issues might I face?</li>
<li>Have you already identified employees who should be let go? Is anyone on a discipline plan?</li>
</ul>
Here are some topics to avoid:<br />
<ul>
<li>Anything to do with salary. The discussion of salary and other benefits will come later when the job offer is extended.</li>
<li>Anything that can be completed through a Google search, like company size and history.</li>
</ul>
By asking intelligent and thoughtful answers, you'll portray yourself
as a serious candidate, who not only researched the company, but
desires to know more. For more ways we can help your job search,
please <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" target="_blank" title="contact us">contact us</a> today!<br />
Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-76546072490187537042012-08-09T14:30:00.002-04:002012-08-09T14:30:37.495-04:00Is Your Technology Hiring Process Screening Out Great Candidates?<br />
The current wisdom about the job situation in the U.S. is full of contradictions:<br />
● There are no jobs.<br />
● There are jobs but no skilled workers.<br />
● There are skilled workers but they are not qualified for the available jobs.<br />
● Qualified workers exist for the available jobs but there is a problem with matching up the workers and the jobs.<br />
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Why is this happening and how do we fix it?<br />
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According to <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/employment/story/2012-07-04/businessesstruggle-%20to-find-qualified-job-candidates/56022228/1" target="_blank">USA</a><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/employment/story/2012-07-04/businessesstruggle-%20to-find-qualified-job-candidates/56022228/1" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/employment/story/2012-07-04/businessesstruggle-%20to-find-qualified-job-candidates/56022228/1" target="_blank">Today</a> a study by Beyond.com indicates one problem is the way job descriptions are written, especially for <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank" title="technology hiring">technology hiring</a>.
Job descriptions seem to go from one extreme to the other; either they
are so vague that job seekers are unable to identify the position or
the description contains a lengthy list of specific language or tool
experience unlikely to be found in a single individual..<br />
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Much of it comes down to poor screening tools with limited options.
The software so many companies use to try to screen out unqualified
candidates is not very flexible or intuitive. It often runs best on
lists of software languages, accounting terms, or systems experience
that are not as essential as being able to bring a team together and get
a project out on time. But the skills for the latter are difficult to
program into the filter.<br />
When the filter is created from these lists it sorts through the
incoming applications and weeds out any candidate that does not
perfectly match. The longer and more specific the list of requirements,
the lower the likelihood of finding a candidate that meets them all. At
the end of the process, there is nobody left standing. The hiring
manager can’t understand why no candidates are being referred for
interview while HR sees plenty of resumes but no one appeared to be
qualified.<br />
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To correct this problem hiring managers must first determine exactly
what skills a position truly requires. Then they can decide which skills
could be taught and which skills must be present at the time of hire.
Working together with HR and recruiters, a realistic description of
these skills can be used to prepare a more effective filter that is
capable of screening out truly unqualified applicants and producing a
short list of candidates who may not have every skill desired but who
may be able to the do the job with some training.<br />
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If you are experiencing a similar problem within your organization,
connect with your recruiters to ensure that job descriptions are
accurate and great candidates are not being missed. To learn more <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" target="_blank" title="contact us">contact us</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You’re in for a surprise, if you’re a company looking to do some <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank" title="IT hiring">IT hiring</a>, and even for those companies who provide IT staff to business on an outsourcing basis.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s a ‘battle’ to find not just good people, but in filling the
senior ranks of the IT department, the hiring is just darn hard,
according to “<a href="https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Winning_the_battle_for_technology_talent_2972" target="_blank">Winning the battle for technology talent,</a>” part of a recent, <em>McKinsey Quarterly</em> report.<br /> <br />
You’d think with the high unemployment---worldwide---it wouldn’t be so
tough to comb the resumes of the IT crowd to find people that were a
notch or two above...mediocre.<br /> <br /> The report shares a comment from
a CIO associated with a very “thriving, innovative company,” who
offered this assessment of the IT hiring dilemma during his search for
‘senior architects:’ <br /> <br /> “I need a few senior architects. Note that I didn’t say <em>good </em>senior architects...I’d settle for a few mediocre ones...”<br /> <br />
So what is the successful company doing to hire and keep their talented
IT staff? Evidently, there is a method to retaining and nurturing this
illusive hire.<br /> <br /> Here's a summary of a few of the areas in the report that might bring insight to this issue: <br /> <br /> <strong>Developing and retaining talent: </strong>Put
away the ‘old-school’ thinking of bringing talent on board and
immersing them in great training programs. Instead, put your energies to
keeping and progressing with the “team you have.”<br /> <br /> <strong>Rotate high performers. </strong>The
familiar route for new, IT hires, is to place them within less
demanding roles, handling areas like “Web development” through
“data-center operations.” Today, it’s important to move your IT staff
into “business or operational functions as well.”<br /> <br /> <strong>Make training less technical. </strong>Yes,
you read this one right: less is more in many cases; aside from the
expected steps through the technical morass, some companies are making
sure the IT staff “understands the business...(by addressing) the
company’s customers, products, strategies and market position, as well
as its operations.”<br /> <br /> If your team needs support in developing programs to attract and retain top talent ---<a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" target="_blank" title="contact us">contact us</a> today.</span><br />Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-63777180013331217372012-07-26T14:15:00.000-04:002012-07-26T14:15:09.829-04:00Embracing the All-Important "Company Culture"<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gone are the days when trying to a fill opening was almost a fixed
process of matching qualifications to the job description at hand.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, it’s vitally important to bring on-board new hires who have the
potential to add that Extra Something to the company culture. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For sure, and according to a post by Deborah Shane, <a href="http://smallbiztrends.com/2012/04/6-intangibles-make-you-a-premium.html" target="_blank">“6 Intangibles Make You a Premium,”</a> on the <em>SmallBizTrends.com, </em>it takes more than matching up skills and experience in this <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank" title="job market">job market</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Companies...are not just hiring bodies anymore... The right people,
the best personalities for the culture, who not only have the skills but
bring the intangibles that can impact that culture, are getting hired.”<br /> <br />
Shane bolsters her point-of-view with several references to what other
companies are doing to balance their hiring dynamics to include
applicants exhibiting strong, team player attributes.<br /> <br /> A summary of her “6” intangibles include: <br /> <br /> <strong>“Adaptability:” </strong>Call it ‘flexibility’ or a ‘willingness’ to embrace change, but the key here is the all-important <em>attitude.</em><br /> <br /> <strong>“Works Well with Others:” </strong>The
workplace is diverse, once you include “people of differing
generations, cultures and demographics...” To be a real Team contributor
takes a blending of skills, including the ability to “listen” and
“motivate” others.<br /> <br /> <strong>“Leadership and Initiative:” </strong>Shane
points to the TV series, “Undercover Boss” as an example of employees
taking on exceptional roles of ownership of their duties within a
company.<br /> <br /> <strong>“Multi-Tasker:” </strong> Forget about the
Me-First persona, and take-on multiple duties as they come your way;
more importantly, show a willingness to do more than your asked.<br /> <br /> <strong>“Open-Mindedness:” </strong>Accepting new methods and ways of doing things is vital to the company culture “to do whatever it takes, to do the job.”<br /> <br /> <strong>“Positivity:” </strong>Simply
put, it’s important to leave one’s personal trials and tribulations at
home; show up for work with “a positive attitude of gratitude.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’re looking for that just-right IT professional, please <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" target="_blank" title="contact us">contact us</a>.
It’s our goal to develop an understanding of your culture, then
present professionals that will fit in your environment.</span><br />Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-9990642689411364872012-07-19T14:10:00.002-04:002012-07-19T14:10:10.517-04:00Use Your Communication Skills to Land a Great IT Job<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While many in the information technology field may take offense at Ryan Tate’s March 2012 <em>Gawker.com</em> <a href="http://gawker.com/5885196/the-tech-industrys-asperger-problem-affliction-or-insult" target="_blank">article</a>,
“The Tech Industry’s Asperger Problem: Affliction Or Insult?” which
pokes fun at Mark Zuckerberg and others in the world of technology by
inferring that they exhibit <a href="http://www.asperger-advice.com/asperger-syndrome-behavior.html" target="_blank">Asperger-like behavior</a>, many outside the field might tend to agree. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the most difficult issues that many tech employees have when looking for <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank">IT jobs</a>
is the ability to communicate with those outside their area of
expertise. As writer and HR consultant Deborah S. Hildebrand suggests in
her <a href="http://suite101.com/article/best-job-interview-tips-for-information-technology-job-seekers-a409839" target="_blank">article</a>,
“Best Job Interview Tips for Information Technology Job Seekers,” IT
job seekers can seem a bit like the brainiac character Sheldon Cooper on
the sitcom “<a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/big_bang_theory/" target="_blank">The Big Bang Theory</a>.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hildebrand offers these tips for IT job seekers to consider when looking for a new position. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Control your desire to pontificate</em>. You know a lot and you
want everyone else to know it or perhaps you can’t help but share. If
this is the case, here are two suggestions. Contain yourself until
you’re sure of the level of understanding of the other person and learn
to adjust your communication for those who lack a strong technology
background. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Don’t allow your spotlight to shine too brightly.</em> While it
is important to make sure you stand out for your accomplishments, don’t
forget you are not alone. Be sure to speak about team projects and
achievements as well. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Seek more information.</em> While you’re busy sharing the stage
with team mates, don’t forget to share it with the interviewer. Allow
the recruiter or hiring manager an opportunity to provide more
information by asking questions. “Otherwise, they’re liable to think you
lack curiosity or true interest in the job.”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>If you know it, show it.</em> Be prepared to demonstrate your tech skills. Practice the night before by writing code and check out <a href="http://codility.com/" target="_blank">Codility.com</a> for a sample test. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Communication isn’t just about talking. It is about exchanging information. You can do that orally as well as in writing. <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank">IT job</a>
seekers need to be able to demonstrate both. As Hildebrand writes, “No
one knows better than you what you are capable of doing. Learn how to
communicate properly before your next job interview.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information on conducting a job search or for help finding the right IT opportunity for you, <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" target="_blank">contact us</a>. </span><br />Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-49140751260840016542012-07-12T14:31:00.005-04:002012-07-12T14:33:24.236-04:00Interview Tips to Help Calm Your Nerves<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though the statistics are nearly a decade old, chances are they still hold up: 96% of job seekers have difficulty sleeping the night before a job interview, according to a 2004 survey by financial recruitment firm Portfolio Payroll.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’re one of the 4%, you can stop reading now. However, if you’re part of the majority, here are some <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank">interview tips</a> to help you relax before your big day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the <a href="http://suite101.com/article/four-tips-to-help-job-seekers-get-over-job-interview-jitters-a398469" target="_blank">article</a>, “Four Tips to Help Job Seekers Overcome Job Interview Jitters,” writer and human resources consultant Deborah S. Hildebrand offers these suggestions to help nervous candidates calm down before their job interview:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take deep breaths or clench and release your fists several times before, during, and after the interview to relieve stress.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Videotape yourself or watch yourself in a mirror during practice interviews.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Review your work history and know it cold so you are better equipped to answer interview questions, including those that recruiters <a href="http://blogs.vault.com/blog/interviewing/recruiters-reveal-top-interview-questions/" target="_blank">ask the most</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don’t rush the job interview by trying to avoid pauses in the conversation. They’re a normal part of any interview. Instead, take your time, consider your answer, and paraphrase to ensure you’ve understood the question.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare a list of questions you want answered in advance, so you won’t leave anything out.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Additionally, we recommend these <a href="http://www.comrise.com/" target="_blank">interview tips</a> to help you prepare for that all-important, nerve-wracking job interview:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Know where you are going and what time you should arrive. Drive by the location in advance, if you have any concerns about finding it. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have the name and job title of the person you are to meet. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare what you will wear the night before. Make sure everything is clean and mended. No safety pins, wrinkled clothes, or scuffed-up shoes.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With everything taken care of in advance, you will be able to relax and do your best. No sense losing sleep or the job offer over a bad case of nerves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And if you have any other questions or need further assistance with your IT job search, <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/contact.aspx" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</span>Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-92058417545550076922011-10-13T16:52:00.003-04:002011-10-13T17:04:44.528-04:00Bringing on Some New Faces!Comrise is doing it again!<br /><br />We're looking to hire some new faces for the next iteration of our Leadership and Mentorship Program! We're looking for aggressive folks, probably relatively recent graduates (or December 2011 grads), for entry-level Account Executive and Recruiter positions! We want some energetic and enthusiastic people to come in here and sweep us off our feet - really prove that you want this opportunity and you're going to take it and make the most of it!<br /><br />See below for the official job description. Anyone interested can send their resume as an attachment to <a href="mailto:campus@comrise.com">Campus@Comrise.com</a> to apply!<br /><br /><hr /><br />Our Leadership & Mentorship Program is designed for recent college graduates (Spring 2011 or December 2011) who are interested in pursuing an opportunity within a challenging, collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment. We’re looking for highly motivated self-starters that want to grow with our business and will be committed to our mission.<br /> <br />Comrise will be interviewing recent college graduates for immediate hire. Individuals hired will:<ul><li>Work full-time in our Hazlet, NJ office</li><br /><li>Be self-motivated and be able to multi-task</li><br /><li>Possess a strong work ethic and be very career driven</li><br /><li>Have the opportunity to earn up to double their base salary in additional commission and bonuses</li><br /><li>Be trained in the Business Development and Recruiting operations of the company</li><br /><li>Possess excellent interpersonal and written communications skills</li><br /><li>Have a BA/BS Degree (all majors considered, IT or Technology related majors are a plus but not required)</li><br /><li>Be enthusiastic about having regular contact with clients and building client relationships</li><br /><li>Be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite</li></ul>Applicants selected for our Leadership and Mentorship Program will be trained and mentored by members of Comrise’s Team including Senior Technical Recruiters, Sales Account Executives, and Comrise Management. <br /><br />Hired associates will begin with technical recruiting and working alongside Senior Technical Recruiters to get a hands-on overview of the core Comrise’s business function, and will have the opportunity to grow into multiple positions within the company, including both Account Executive and Technical Recruiter positions.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913303508601575201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-87448328912943102672011-10-07T15:41:00.000-04:002011-10-07T15:41:00.743-04:00The Power of eMarketing....Conference<br />
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Director of SEO for Comrise Technology, Inc., will be
moderating two panels during next week’s “The Power of eMarketing” Conference
which is being held in Providence, Rhode Island on October 12<sup>th</sup> and
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on separate days with the Search Marketing panel on day one of the
conference and the Organic Search panel to be held in the morning of
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eMA is an association of emarketing professionals. Members include
governments, companies, professionals, and students involved with the
emarketing arena. The eMA provides marketing resources, services,
research, certifications, educational programs and events to its members
and the marketing community. The eMA works with a number of
organizations, companies and governments on issues related to eCommerce,
multi-channel marketing and legislative issues. The eMA has members in
over 40 countries around the world, and sponsors or manages over 30
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<span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HPCC Systems™ from
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions offers a proven, data-intensive supercomputing
platform designed for the enterprise to process and deliver Big Data analytical
problems. As an alternative to Hadoop and mainframes, HPCC Systems offers a
consistent data-centric programming language, two processing platforms and a
single architecture for efficient processing. Customers, such as financial
institutions, insurance carriers, insurance companies, law enforcement
agencies, federal government and other enterprise-class organizations leverage
the HPCC Systems technology through LexisNexis® products and services. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the next month, Comrise will be sponsoring a couple of meetups for LexisNexis HPCC Systems in Dayton, Ohio and Washington D.C. to provide a comparison between Hadoop and LexisNexis HPCC Systems. Specifically the presenters will discuss the four key factors that differentiate HPCC Systems from Hadoop, followed by and ending with an open discussion regarding solutions (oh and did I mention there will be food and drinks?)</span></div>
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Well with the summer coming to an end, we wanted to pass along our memories of Summer 2011 with a video recap of our Summer Picnic which was held in mid-June at Black Bear Lake in Millstone Township, New Jersey.<br />
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Although it was not the sunniest of days, we had a blast with our families and members of the Comrise Community from across the country. Thanks again to everyone who attended the picnic and we hope you enjoy the video below! For those who were not able to attend this year, we hope to see you at next year's picnic! (And if you want to see what you missed at this past year's summer picnic...check out the video below!)<br />
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Enjoy!Comrise Technologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911846834942771772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-35784126981248134872011-08-29T11:04:00.002-04:002011-08-29T11:09:49.979-04:00At Comrise Diversity Makes the Difference<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:donotshowcomments/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> 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0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">As a leading minority-owned IT staffing company, <span style="">Comrise has always been committed to the principle of diversity as a core part of our operations and mission. </span></span>I<span style="color: black;">t is this commitment that sets Comrise apart and allows us to serve our clients around the world.</span><span style="color: black;"> <span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">Comrise </span>celebrates diversity, and recognizes its strength for our employees, clients, and suppliers. <span style="color: black;"><span style=""> </span>We continue to seek new opportunities to work with companies that value our minority status in forging new business relationships. And Comrise is also committed to passing on the same benefits to its own network of suppliers through our Comrise Supplier Diversity Program.<span style=""></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">This is why were especially proud to be recognized as an industry leader on diversity when </span><span style="color: black;">Staffing Industry Analysts—the global advisor in contingent work—included Comrise on its 2011 Diversity Staffing Firms list. <span style=""> </span><span style=""></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">For more information on the announcement, please visit our website to read the <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/news08.26.11.asp">full press release</a>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Comrise is a people-oriented and relationship-driven company. We attract and retain quality and talented professionals because we value and appreciate their contributions. Our team operates with the highest standards of integrity when it comes to our clients, consultants, and employees. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">Become part of the Comrise difference by joining our winning team today. <span style=""> </span>To view the latest open opportunities, visit our<a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/openjobs.asp"> job board</a> today. <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/openjobs.asp"></a></span></p> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-84317691214490170162011-08-15T15:31:00.004-04:002011-08-15T18:27:43.728-04:00The Era of Big Data Is Here<div class="MsoNormal">
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Yet many organizations are struggling with their inability to process all the information available to them in order unlock its full potential. They must first implement the tools that will allow them to manage their data in useful ways. They must first confront what has come to be known as the <i>Big Data Problem</i>. </div>
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Comrise is <span style="color: black;">poised to be part of the solution. That is why we are especially excited to announce a new partnership with <a href="http://hpccsystems.com/">HPCC Systems</a>, a leading open source, high performance computing cluster platform used to solve customers’ Big Data problems.<i> </i> HPCC’s unique architecture and simple yet powerful data programming language (ECL) makes it a very attractive solution to companies worldwide.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">A</span>s an HPCC Systems Partner, Comrise is leveraging its global network of talent and resources to provide HPCC-based business solutions to our domestic and global customers—allowing them to unlock the full spectrum of HPCC-related services, such as HPCC Consultation, ECL Training and Implementations, and 24x7 HPCC Support.</div>
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<span style="color: black;">For more about HPCC and how Comrise can provide you with the tools and talent to help you unlock its full potential, visit our new partner page at <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/hpcc.asp">http://www.comrise.com/asp/hpcc.asp</a>.</span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-40561235353388839402011-08-09T14:25:00.008-04:002011-08-15T18:28:02.954-04:00To Consult or Not to Consult?<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The decision to pursue a consulting opportunity versus a permanent position is often accompanied by a host of questions and concerns. There are a number of factors to consider--including opportunities for career advancement and training, compensation, and career mobility and flexibility--and job seekers must weigh the pros and cons carefully based on their own particular needs and priorities.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">As a firm with nearly 30 years of experience in putting people to work, we hope to share the benefit of our expertise to help you in this decision-making process. That is why we are especially pleased to offer our new white paper--"Weighing the Benefits of Consulting vs. a Permanent Position"--at no charge. We hope it will be a helpful resource when considering the next step on your career path.
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">At Comrise we are always looking for ways to assemble the latest research and information on contemporary issues facing the staffing industry and to share these resources with hiring managers and job seekers alike. This new white paper marks the first in a series that will appear at our new <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/white_papers.asp">Comrise White Paper Resource Center</a>. We hope you will check back frequently as we continue to add new resources. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">And--as always--we hope you'll continue to <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/openjobs.asp">visit our job board</a><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffff66; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat;"></span> for the latest openings. There you can easily apply online or set up personalized email alerts to make sure the positions that best fit your skills and interests are delivered to your inbox as soon as they become available. </span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-40494264368759834342011-08-01T16:03:00.005-04:002011-08-15T18:27:06.627-04:00Layoffs<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It's all over the news. <b>HSBC</b> is planning on <a href="http://www.globest.com/news/1967_1967/newyork/312626-1.html">laying off 30,000 people</a> worldwide. <b>Merck</b> has <a "="" 01="" 08="" 2011="" href"http:="" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=9221502100542900675&postID=4049426436875983434" mercks-plan-to-cut-12k-more-jobs-aims-to-save-15b="" www.dailyfinance.com="">announced plans to lay off</a> about 12,000. Whether due to actual budgetary issues or perceived threats imposed by changing economic climates, companies are shedding jobs left and right. And of course, all the while U.S. economic growth is still slow, the market is still recovering from the downturn, and all too many American workers are unemployed or undemployed.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">While Comrise is always working to find appropriate jobs for qualified job-seekers, 42,000 newly laid-off job-seekers is too much even for us to handle all at once. Folks who find themselves in this unfortunate situation (or fear they may shortly) should remember to check out <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/resourcecenter.asp">Comrise's Career Advice Center</a>, full of handy (free!) tips for job-seekers. If it's been a long time since you've had to update your résumé, don't worry - you can find plenty of information and advice regarding résumés, interviewing, and the job search process in general. And for those who're still working currently, it never hurts to have your resume up-to-date.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We sincerely hope that everyone reading this never has to worry about "cost-cutting", "downsizing", "restructuring", or any of the like. But if you're looking for your next opportunity, voluntarily or otherwise, Comrise is here to help. Good hunting!</span>Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913303508601575201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-29641638317934527942011-07-15T11:19:00.004-04:002011-07-15T11:37:20.342-04:00The Heat Is On....<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Like the temperature outside, the competition for the top IT talent continues to heat up this summer.<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">A recent <a href="http://www.staffingindustry.com/Research-Publications/Daily-News/CareerBuilder-12-of-Firms-to-Hire-Contingents">survey </a>of hiring managers and HR professionals shows an increase in the percentage of employers who plan to engage contingent workers to meet their hiring needs in the second half of 2011--up to 12% from a reported 9% one year ago. Moreover, a full 50% of employers pointed to a current shortage of skills within their own organizations--citing the most acute needs in the areas of information technology, customer service, and communications.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The race for the most skilled IT professionals is on. And Comrise is poised to help you navigate this marketplace to find the best fit for your skills. Whether your expertise is Java, SEO, or .Net, our seasoned team of recruiters can help you find your ideal job today.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Visit our <a href="http://www.comrise.com/asp/openjobs.asp">job board</a> to see all the latest openings for IT positions such as these--among many others. We look forward to working with you to take the next step on your desired career path.</span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-50581565856857963892011-06-24T16:59:00.002-04:002011-06-24T17:18:41.976-04:00What's In A Name?How much do job titles matter, anyways? A Systems Administrator by any other name would do just as much work.<br /><br />Think back, think of your most ridiculous title. Almost everyone can think of a title they've had (or seen) that was downright absurd, or had no relation whatsoever to the job's actual functions. Sometimes job titles are so vague as to be meaningless. Others are simply meaningless inflation, either to assuage workers in want of a raise or to mask the fact that there is no room for upward movement. It's not a rare occurrence that someone is "promoted" from Senior Director to Executive Director with no change in job responsibilities.<br /><br />To stick with our first example, how many titles can you think of that apply to the maintenance and optimization of an office's computers? System Administrator, Network Administrator, LAN/WAN Administrator, Network Support... I'm sure you can think of more. While sometimes in very large organizations these can be different roles, most people who have these titles have near in-differentiable job responsibilities.<br /><br />Confused about what your title might be if you were working at another organization? CompTIA has a <a href="http://tcc.comptia.org/">TechCareer Compass</a> to help IT folks narrow down just what title (most classically) applies to them, or discover the job functions that are most normally associated with a job title (no matter what you might actually be doing).<br /><br />While this Compass can point you toward an apt title, it unfortunately can't direct you right to that next perfect job opportunity. Fortunately, that's where <a href="http://www.comrise.com">Comrise</a> comes in. Happy job hunting!Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913303508601575201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-52204149449005581022011-06-17T15:40:00.011-04:002011-06-17T16:22:41.571-04:00Summer Picnic Success!Hi folks,<br /><br />Sorry for the delay in this post, it's taken nearly all week to recover from last weekend, when we had our Summer Picnic. We invited our consultants and our clients to join us for a day of fun and games (and food! and a raffle!) at <a href="http://bblfun.com/comrise/">Black Bear Lake</a> in Millstone Township, NJ. Despite the less-than-ideal (but at least not rainy) weather, over 200 people came out to relax and have fun with us.<br /><br />For those of you who weren't able to join us, we had:<br /><table cellspacing="10"><tr><td>food and drink</td><td>beer and wine</td><td>funnel cake and sno cones</td></tr><tr><td>3 swimming pools</td><td>a lake</td><td>2 water trampolines</td></tr><tr><td>paddleboating</td><td>canoeing</td><td>kayaking</td></tr><tr><td>tennis</td><td>basketball</td><td>volleyball</td></tr><tr><td>a three-legged race</td><td>tug of war</td><td>water balloon toss</td></tr></table><br />Shall I go on?<br /><table cellspacing="10"><tr><td>2 rock walls</td><td>laser tag</td><td>2 moon-bounces</td></tr><tr><td>segway rides</td><td>water slides</td><td>a 37 foot slip'n'slide</td></tr><br /></table><br />It was loads of fun, and we're glad we could share it with our clients and consultants! If you're reading this now and want to come join us next year, you know what to do - join us as either a client or a consultant, it's that easy!<br /><br /><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><img src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255167_10150212949739088_20002564087_6862451_2805887_n.jpg" alt="Paddleboating!" width="230"/></td><td><img src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253644_10150212803904088_20002564087_6860697_814253_n.jpg" alt="Tug of War" width="230" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255167_10150212949724088_20002564087_6862448_2890608_n.jpg" alt="Happy on the Moon Bounce" width="230" /></td><td><img src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247928_10150212885004088_20002564087_6861613_2646327_n.jpg" alt="Three-legged race" width="230" /></td></tr></table><br />For the rest of the pictures, check out <a href="www.facebook.com/pages/Comrise-Technology-Inc/20002564087">our Facebook page</a>.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913303508601575201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-48017340983950229332011-06-10T09:57:00.003-04:002011-06-10T10:10:32.057-04:00Congratulations Orjon!Here we go again, another fantastic Comrise consultant getting recognized by one of our clients for his excellent performance and work ethic. Kudos to Orjon for consistent outstanding performance!<br /><br />This of course was a great opportunity for Comrise as well to recognize and reward his accomplishments - so we did! Pictured below are Tony DiGiovanni (Director of Consultant Relations, left), Pat Hagen (Senior Account Executive, right), and our outstanding consultant Orjon (center). After an enjoyable lunch, we gifted Orjon with great tickets to a Yankee game!<br /><br />Orjon, thanks once again for your excellent work. We sincerely appreciate it. Keep up the good work!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GgT4wF1yh4HMFvdjXNzJ5uywJpLKWaiB2Q85fF8rHc4cpmnhbTTwJrbuT_gdg2zypYGx8k9uHEIJlEBWvgmjnMsuHp1wE6BdJUYutugEwmdEKXexOCUiqB8jOKqe5xTYUwIZo2sWrnvR/s1600/OrjonPali.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GgT4wF1yh4HMFvdjXNzJ5uywJpLKWaiB2Q85fF8rHc4cpmnhbTTwJrbuT_gdg2zypYGx8k9uHEIJlEBWvgmjnMsuHp1wE6BdJUYutugEwmdEKXexOCUiqB8jOKqe5xTYUwIZo2sWrnvR/s320/OrjonPali.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616590865620225266" /></a>Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913303508601575201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-92091144612603905972011-05-23T15:52:00.008-04:002011-05-24T09:37:16.245-04:00May 19th Consultant Happy HourAnother successful consultant happy hour! Thanks to all of those who braved the rain and came out to join us last Thursday. Despite the dreary weather, Comrise took over part of KatManDu in Trenton, a bar even more beautiful and welcoming than its reputation! For three hours (well, officially anyways, some of us may have stayed well into the night) we had food, drinks, and a generally merry time!<br /><br />Kudos again to Director of Consultant Relations Tony DiGiovanni for organizing the event, and for personally calling up every consultant in a 35-mile radius urging them to come join us. Now that's dedication!<br /><br /><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKL9W1GL8kKlp7ViasPkQT7_zqTbrT5RtOIHP_0Dwx8jWIFj4SB8nZInOQBJl5R0FxDWgqJ4eoJGzkn1c5sURZyR8YfJKYNn6amMHSGEDwacTddMOwxeulOu_9TvXyQaZlvW1UelfTQJS/s1600/IMG_0333.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKL9W1GL8kKlp7ViasPkQT7_zqTbrT5RtOIHP_0Dwx8jWIFj4SB8nZInOQBJl5R0FxDWgqJ4eoJGzkn1c5sURZyR8YfJKYNn6amMHSGEDwacTddMOwxeulOu_9TvXyQaZlvW1UelfTQJS/s200/IMG_0333.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610273508900302050" /></a></td><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL662vFOaKZVlsLRFeK9WRgpNVfIOqA1dcRavQY_StU-DAZKA6wjKOlJ45oRlctvt3CjJyndTx90sVRrtoQ-WLeScCFLIOpqld9MH59WAGeDLCJ-MSD6UlSLbdmnE8XHBpCv4a1W9-25SX/s1600/IMG_0327.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL662vFOaKZVlsLRFeK9WRgpNVfIOqA1dcRavQY_StU-DAZKA6wjKOlJ45oRlctvt3CjJyndTx90sVRrtoQ-WLeScCFLIOpqld9MH59WAGeDLCJ-MSD6UlSLbdmnE8XHBpCv4a1W9-25SX/s200/IMG_0327.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610273933364327666" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xIgsVT03FbAaywywW11wJ82qKF1XQdqU_qlkCknTdDUhlh9yjGcE-8xNxdnuRgFdk8JyeXWA2fR5KewFOS1B0eLqQ0Rolcl8mrjVFfd8-7SwmYs4tTiOxDEEgZmK1uMYu2CJXmjM2uNw/s1600/IMG_0318.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xIgsVT03FbAaywywW11wJ82qKF1XQdqU_qlkCknTdDUhlh9yjGcE-8xNxdnuRgFdk8JyeXWA2fR5KewFOS1B0eLqQ0Rolcl8mrjVFfd8-7SwmYs4tTiOxDEEgZmK1uMYu2CJXmjM2uNw/s200/IMG_0318.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610275364181775410" /></a></td><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kWJvlbSQh8ol5KiE3hBT_s0fduiGHL5i-BDRmS8a0Kq04eZ8bYREv2jccViaapPSOGG69tdhLa7kSanY2AQB4FHjXC5vxerXPKquS9PUWFSw9pOZ8RpSyQU0dAbJbwOScfIemRcD54XO/s1600/IMG_0336.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kWJvlbSQh8ol5KiE3hBT_s0fduiGHL5i-BDRmS8a0Kq04eZ8bYREv2jccViaapPSOGG69tdhLa7kSanY2AQB4FHjXC5vxerXPKquS9PUWFSw9pOZ8RpSyQU0dAbJbwOScfIemRcD54XO/s200/IMG_0336.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610275744752252706" /></a></td></tr></table><br />We're looking forward to keeping the momentum up and having an even better summer event! Stay tuned!Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913303508601575201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221502100542900675.post-62816048251801555922011-05-06T09:39:00.002-04:002011-05-06T13:10:37.642-04:00Jobs are Up!Good news, everyone!<br /><br />If you haven't been keeping up, this morning was the <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-april-jobs-report-20110506,0,6724981.story">announcement</a> of the monthly national unemployment figures for April. Analysts expected the number to remain about the same as March, or even decrease slightly (as March had seen an unexpectedly large rise). And, indeed, as predicted, due to overall growth in the labor market with new graduates (it <i>is</i> May, after all) and other people returning to the labor market, the unemployment rate is now back to 9% from 8.8%.<br /><br />This isn't quite so bad, though. Overall, the economy added 244,000 new jobs last month, far above the 185,000 that were forecast by most analysts. This makes April the third straight month of solid job growth, and makes us well on our way to overall recovery. Keep it up, economy!<br /><br />And speaking of May and new graduates, there's good news for college grads as well. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2011 graduates are 4% more likely to already have an offer in hand than their 2010 counterparts. 42% of 2011 seniors who participated in the NACE survey reported having an offer, over 38% last year. You can read more about this year's survey <a href="http://www.staffingindustry.com/site/Research-Publications/Daily-News/Survey-Job-Offers-Rise-for-College-Grads">here</a>. Keep it up, employers!<br /><br />If this isn't good news, I don't know what is!Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913303508601575201noreply@blogger.com0