Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Job Doc blog - December 27, 2010

Always a finalist and never an offer! Read further for tips on how to separate yourself as a candidate!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Marketing Spec opportunity

Marketing Spec at BiddingForGood in Cambridge. Two years exp in marketing, pref w/ecommerce company. Will be involved in partnerships, social media and "jump in" when needed on a variety of marketing initiatives. Two minute walk from Alewife T station.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Mass unemployment creeps up in November 2010

An uptick in unemployment for Mass in November, 2010

Monday, December 13, 2010

Guidelines for December Office Parties

Read on for guidelines for having a safe December office party!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Marketing Spec opportunity

General OverviewDo you want to make a difference in the world? Do you want to be part of one of the fastest growing tech companies in the Boston area? Do you want to sell a service that gives charities and schools $4 back for every $1 they spend?

BiddingForGood, a rapidly growing online fundraising auction service to the charitable fundraising industry seeks an intelligent, motivated and driven individual to join our marketing team as Marketing Specialist.

This is for the ambitious, motivated professional early in their marketing career who is seeking experience with a rapidly growing, venture capital-backed startup. This role is appropriate for an organized professional who wants to expand their skills while working with a great team of marketing talent.

This key member of our marketing team will report to the Director of Online Marketing and will be responsible for executing our social media efforts as well as providing expertise in other areas of marketing. The successful candidate will have 2 or more years of marketing experience and a good understanding of online marketing fundamentals.

The culture here is incredibly upbeat and progressive, but it is also demanding. We have a big opportunity and we intend to take it. But we also know how to laugh and enjoy the ride. This is truly a fun place to work for dedicated and motivated individuals.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), be creative, and also familiar with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, TweetDeck, LinkedIn, etc.). The successful candidate must also be able to devote the time and effort required to accomplish the goals of the position. It's a rewarding and fast-paced environment.

Position Responsibilities
• Execute our social media efforts and monitor/ report on performance.
• Manage and grow affiliate relationships.
• Support product advertising program.
• Provide day to day marketing expertise - generate new ideas, execute on existing plans and jump in to assist on other marketing related activities when necessary.
• Other related duties as needed.

Requirements
• Two plus years of marketing experience, preferably in an e-commerce environment. Social media experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Solid organizational skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work the sometimes long hours a venture capital backed company requires.
• PC experience is a must.
• Able to work well as an individual, as well as a team player.
• Able to work well with numbers and metrics.
• The ability to roll up his/her sleeves when needed.

The Company
Located in Cambridge, next to the Alewife MBTA station, BiddingForGood is serving thousands of non-profit customers nationwide with an online auction and community building tool set. Position includes competitive sick/vacation/holiday package, equity, health, long-term disability, life insurance and 401k plan. Sponsorship and/or relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Please include salary requirements when applying for this position. Email response only. Due to the expected high volume of interest, BiddingForGood will only respond to candidates selected for further consideration. BiddingForGood, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Pattie Hunt Sinacole at psinacole@firstbeacongroup.com.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Job Doc - November 22, 2010

This blog entry is jam-packed with valuable information for those planning, hoping and praying to send our kids to college!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Job Seekers Open House

Please join us for our 18th
Professional Networking
Open House
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Network, Meet & Greet
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Speaker Presentation
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Structured Networking

Temple Emanuel
7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover
Temple Emanuel in Andover, Mass

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Career Makeover - November 21, 2010

Read today's Career Makeover column from the Boston Globe!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010

Vice President of Marketing

VP of Marketing
BiddingForGood (www.biddingforgood.com)
Do you want to make a difference in the world? Do you want to be part of one of the fastest growing Internet companies in the Boston area? Do you want to market a service that gives charities and schools $4 back for every $1 they spend and has helped raise over $100 million for thousands of local schools and worthy causes?

BiddingForGood, a rapidly growing online fundraising auction service connecting thousands of charitable causes to online shoppers and advertisers is looking for a VP of Marketing to join our team. You will be a (very) key senior-level leader within this SaaS venture-backed company (Tier 1 investors and senior management team with over $200M in prior wins).

The culture here is incredibly upbeat and progressive, but it is also demanding. We have a big opportunity to build a business and make a difference and we’re pretty intent on taking it. But we also know how to laugh and enjoy the ride. This is truly a fun place to work for dedicated and motivated individuals.

This “hands on” leader will provide ideas, insights and the helicopter ability to move from strategic to tactical seamlessly. The ideal candidate will have a blend of both web and non-web marketing. Both B2B and B2C experience is preferred.

Do you have a record of building a brand? Do you thrive working in a smaller, results-oriented, metrics-driven culture?

Here is our ideal background:
• 15 years plus marketing experience – experience in web marketing required, prefer some non-web experience as well
• Demonstrated experience and proven results in cost-effective customer acquisition
• B2C and B2B experience
• Has contributed to building a brand
• Has worked in smaller company environment (and likes it)
• Is in a place in life where making a difference is important

Here is our list of ideal skills and attributes:
• Super smart and a “quick study”
• Strong helicopter capability (must be able to toggle between strategic and tactical)
• Strong analytic/creative problem solving ability
• A fact-based decision-making style with good intuitive instincts
• Idea oriented. Decent out-of-box creative skills.
• Able to build healthy working relationships
• Deep understanding of web-based marketing (ideally consumer). Must be intimately familiar with SEO and web marketing tools (Google analytics, Omniture, etc). Omniture experience really a plus.
• Must understand and embrace metrics -- around cost of acquisition and conversion metrics especially
• Some social media experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree


The CompanyLocated in Cambridge, next to the Alewife MBTA station, BiddingForGood is serving thousands of non-profit customers nationwide with an online auction and community building tool set. Position includes competitive sick/vacation/holiday package, equity, health, long-term disability, life insurance and 401k plan. It is a base plus incentive position. Sponsorship and/or relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Please include salary requirements when applying for this position. Email response only. Due to the expected high volume of interest, BiddingForGood will only respond to candidates selected for further consideration. BiddingForGood, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Monday, November 8, 2010

VP of Business Development

The Company Eduventures is the industry leader in research and consulting for higher education institutions. Through our functionally-specific research programs, Eduventures facilitates the exchange of best practices among members of similar job functions and conducts actionable research and analysis on shared challenges. Additionally, Eduventures expert analysts and practitioners work with each member institution to address specific institutional needs. Eduventures Consulting Services provide proprietary consulting to a diverse group of colleges and universities. Consulting clients benefit from our deep in-house expertise on education as well as the insights gathered through our work with our 300+ partner institutions of higher education through our membership programs. More about Eduventures can be found at www.eduventures.com.

The Opportunity Eduventures is looking for a seasoned and entrepreneurial Vice President of Business Development to join our team. You will be a key senior leader within this high-growth, private equity-backed business located in downtown Boston. Eduventures enjoys a strong brand and passionate following as a leader in the vertical of higher education.

The VP of Business Development at Eduventures will be an entreprenuer and business driver capable of creating and leading new ventures that leverage the core assets of the firm. Reporting to the President and CEO, the ideal candidate will be someone with a track record of making sales and building new revenue streams in a hands-on manner in an entreprenurial setting.

Key Responsibilities • Launching two to three new ventures in a compressed period of time
• Driving sales and marketing for those ventures
• Hiring and managing new personnel
• Building profitable partner relationships
• Leveraging our content and existing resources to create sustainable and actionable revenue streams
• Ensuring that proposed offerings meet or exceed customer satisfaction and value expectations
• Working well cross-functionally to understand and ultimately sell our knowledge and expertise
• Adding value to a senior leadership team in the areas of strategy, innovation, and execution of our vision

Requirements:• Superior marketing-led sales skills, 10-15 years is ideal
• Experience in a research and consulting model or selling within higher education
• Strong execution and operational skills – an entreprenuerial track record as distinct from a consulting track record
• Experience where bottom-line attainment of results is paramount
• The ability to present a compelling and persuasive case to prospects
• The ability to work passionately in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and demanding environment
• A positive, upbeat, and high energy work style
• A well-developed network of contacts within the higher education community is preferred
• The ability to be resilient and accept new challenges even in the face of adversity
• A track record of making quota personally and/or as a team leader
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred


This position includes a competitive base pay, an incentive plan tied to revenue goals, and other traditional benefits.

Application Process Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter and resume to Patricia Hunt Sinacole, CEO and Founder of First Beacon Group LLC (www.firstbeacongroup.com) at psinacole@firstbeacongroup.com. Please include salary requirements when applying for this position. Due to the expected high volume of interest, we will respond to candidates selected for further consideration.

Sponsorship and/or relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Eduventures is an equal opportunity employer.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Job Doc blog - November 1, 2010

A gift to recent college grads -- a checklist for job hunting!

Sunday, October 31, 2010

What to do when you get fired

Read the Job Doc blog from www.boston.com

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Job Doc - October 24, 2010

Read Pattie's response to an engineer with resume challenges!

Friday, October 22, 2010

Acquiring talent in a tough economy!

Read my comments in the attached article!

Monday, October 18, 2010

CEO Jon Carson speaking to the crowd at the celebration last week at BiddingForGood.com!

Job Doc blog - October 18, 2010

Unemployed? An engineer trying to put his best foot forward!

Job Doc chat - October 18, 2010

How does a job seeker get around a fear of flying? How do you describe a gap in employment if you have had a darn good time enjoying your time unemployed? Read on!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Job Doc blog - October 11, 2010

To return to college or not? Read on !

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

A Practical Guide to Landing a Job in Today's Job Market

Join me on Thurs, November 30th to learn the "recipe" for landing a job in today's market. 6:30-8:30pm. Temple Emanuel, Andover, MA.

Job Doc blog - October 4, 2010

Read my Job Doc blog from boston.com! What do you do when you have had 20 years in one job and then get laid off?

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Product Engineer Opportunity

Product Engineer Opportunity

Product Engineer will have technical ownership for DSA Detection’s consumable and checkpoint line of products used on trace detection instruments. These detectors are used in high security and high threat applications worldwide. This responsibility includes but is not limited to new product design and development, quality control of manufactured and purchased products, and cost reduction.
The job will include 1)taking responsibility for the development of new DSA Detection products from concept to launch, working closely with sourcing and production; and 2)responsibility for refining existing products, from concept to project completion.

Extensive small team project experience is a requirement.

Core responsibility is to understand the application of the product as it relates to IMS/ITMS use and to develop consumable and checkpoint products that are engineered to perform within acceptable specifications.

The position requires close cross-function interaction between marketing, sales and operations (including sourcing and production) to successfully develop product development from concept to launch.

A core responsibility will be to work with sales and customer service to analyze and resolve any reported customer quality issues.

Product engineer will also work closely with the sourcing and production managers maintain the quality system and establish new standards as needed for all manufactured and purchased products.

Candidate should have an engineering degree preferably mechanical engineering with a materials science concentration.


ABOUT THE JOB

Product Engineer


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Obtain and maintain a complete technical understanding of all DSA products
• Manage numerous concurrent small projects. Take products from conception to production.
• Responsible for new product specification and design.
• Implement current product design changes and cost reductions.
• Assists Sourcing Manager as primary supplier technical point of contact for all products.
• Track and communicate project status using Project Management best practices.
• Significant experience managing projects using standard industry methodology such as the PMI 5 phases of project management
• A key participant in the company’s Lean Manufacturing program
• Evaluating current products for design improvements that lead to better performance or cost reduction
• Research and monitor aging of production lots with the goal of lengthening shelf life without compromising performance.
• Review DSA supplier inspection results and resolve discrepant material with Sourcing Manager.
• Review supplier self-inspection results.
• Work with production to develop, audit and ensure production test results meet established quality levels.
• Monitor relevant patents and patent applications
• Work with Sourcing Manager and suppliers to develop and maintain quality standards for all purchased products.



OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate as a member of the Management Core as required.
• Perform other related duties within job scope as required.
• Occasional travel to suppliers and/or customers



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• BS degree in engineering, preferably mechanical engineering with a materials background.
• Advanced degree desirable. Must demonstrate business planning and analytical skills.
• Attention to details.
• Self starter.
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to deal with people at all levels.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project desirable.
• Understanding of the interaction between all departments in a small company where boundaries are not necessarily firm.
• Project Management Profession (PMP) Certified desirable
• Lean Manufacturing certification desirable

ABOUT THE COMPANY
DSA Detection is the industry leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of consumables used in the operation and maintenance of electronic trace detection (ETD) instruments. DSA products are used to protect life and secure high threat infrastructure around the world from terrorist attacks. Domestically, DSA products can be found in every commercial United States airport as well as every Government agency and department operating ETD instruments. Internationally, DSA products can be found everywhere the threat exists to governments, commerce and peaceful existence. Drawing on over 60 years of combined experience in the application of trace detection technology, the management of DSA shares a vision that has set the standard for industry practices of service and support for the last decade. Today, as our product offering expands, we look for an individual who shares that same vision of providing the best ETD consumables available supported by superior service.
DSA Detection operates from offices located in North Andover, Massachusetts with a primary fulfillment and distribution center in Salt Lake City. DSA also has offices in London, Montreal, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Beijing. We have a small, dedicated, and highly motivated workforce who understands our customer base and the importance of delivering top-quality products and great customer service.DSA Detection looks forward to the challenges posed by the new technologies of the future and will continue our long tradition of providing our customers with the best value in the market through design excellence and superior customer support to meet our customers' needs. DSA offers the most knowledge regarding product use while ensuring highest quality products available through stringent manufacturing processing and quality procedures.

No sponsorship available for this position. Limited relocation assistance may be available.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Job Doc chat - September 27, 2010

Did you miss today's live chat on boston.com. Read the transcript!

Job Doc blog - September 27, 2010

Do you know when your employer can ask for a doctor's note legally? Read on!

http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2010/09/when_is_a_doctors_note_require.html

Monday, September 20, 2010

Job Doc chat - September 20, 2010

In case you missed our live Job Doc chat today, take a peek. Some of the best questions I have heard in a long time!

Job Doc - Time to Vote

Are employers, by law, required to give employees time off to vote in Mass? Paid or unpaid?

http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2010/09/time_to_vote.html

Monday, August 30, 2010

Career Makeover - August 29, 2010

Read about a talented IT developer looking for work in the Boston area! From the Career Makeover series sponsored by the Boston Globe (www.boston.com).

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Great article on job hunting and use of LinkedIn

http://www.boston.com/jobs/bighelp2009/september/articles/linkedin_tips/

Monday, August 16, 2010

Inside Sales Rep opportunity

Work at BiddingForGood in Cambridge, MA (www.biddingforgood.com). Two years of inside sales exp required. Must be able to meet or exceed quotas. Strong telephone selling skills.

Resumes to psinacole@firstbeacongroup.com.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Start-up technology retention concerns

Read my Job Doc blog from earlier today!


http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2010/08/start-up_technology_retention.html

Friday, July 30, 2010

Mass economy growing faster than US economy

http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2010/07/mass_economy_is.html?p1=News_links

Monday, July 26, 2010

Job Doc - Using vacation time during a leave

Check out my Job Doc blog entry about a woman using her vacation time during a maternity leave!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Career Makeover - July 22, 2010

Read about my work with Liz Sawicki, a job seeker returning to Massachusetts.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

VP of Inside Sales

VP of Inside Sales
BiddingForGood (www.biddingforgood.com)

Do you want to make a difference in the world? Do you want to be part of one of the fastest growing Internet companies in the Boston area? Do you want to help create a service that gives charities and schools $4 back for every $1 they spend and has raised over $85 million for thousands of worthy causes?

BiddingForGood, a rapidly growing online fundraising auction service to the charitable fundraising industry, is looking for a VP of Insides Sales to join our team. You will be a key senior-level leader within this SaaS venture-backed company (Tier 1 investors and senior management team with over $200M in prior wins).

The culture here is incredibly upbeat and progressive, but it is also demanding. We have a big opportunity and we intend to take it. But we also know how to laugh and enjoy the ride. This is truly a fun place to work for dedicated and motivated individuals.

This “hands on” leader will provide high energy, execution-driven and tactical management of an inside sales team. The ideal candidate will be able to close business, lead and motivate the sales team as well as coach for success.

Do you have a record of surpassing quotas? Can you land business while delivering a quality to prospects and customers? This is an execution-oriented role.

The ideal candidate will:

• Supervise, coach and lead 6 plus inside sales reps for 3 plus years
• Meet or exceed sales quotas (and ensure that sales reps do the same)
• Ensure consistent communication and messaging
• Coach sales reps on how to overcome objections and close new business
• Ensure consistent methodology, CRM usage and messaging is being adopted
• Understand the link between analytics, the sales process and the importance of the conversion rate
• Other duties as needed

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Superior inside sales supervision skills, 3-5 years is ideal for a team with 6 or more reps
• Strong execution and operational skills – able to get results and not just discuss efforts
• The ability to provide feedback with goal of improving performance and sales results
• Experience where bottom line attainment of results is paramount
• Comfort in a world of metrics, including management of a pipeline
• The ability to work long hours
• A positive, upbeat and high energy work style
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• The ability to be resilient and accept new challenges even in the face of adversity
• A Track record of making quota personally and/or as a team leader
• CRM experience
• Bachelor’s degree


The Company
Located in Cambridge, next to the Alewife MBTA station, BiddingForGood is serving thousands of non-profit customers nationwide with an online auction and community building tool set. Position includes competitive sick/vacation/holiday package, equity, health, long-term disability, life insurance and 401k plan. It is a base plus commission position. Sponsorship and/or relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Please include salary requirements when applying for this position. Email response only. Due to the expected high volume of interest, BiddingForGood will only respond to candidates selected for further consideration. BiddingForGood, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Job Doc blog - July 12, 2010

Job Doc blog - July 12, 2010

Monday, July 5, 2010

Job Doc blog - July 5, 2010

Job Doc Blog -- Monday, July 5, 2010

Job search after a loss of a loved one

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Field Service Engineer opportunity available

Field Service Engineer opportunity covering NE/upstate NY. Strong troubleshooting and client relationship skills. 20% regional travel. Strong base, paid OT, 401k and company car. Role is with clinical instrumentation leader!

Contact psinacole@firstbeacongroup.com. Resumes and referrals encouraged.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Expectations of the unemployed

Expectations of the unemployed -- Job Doc Blog

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Life after freelance

Life after freelance - Career Makeover column on Boston.com

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Friday, June 4, 2010

Are the tables turning?

Are the tables turning? I just received my second "no thanks, I have a better offer" response this week from a candidate.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Ruby/Rail Sr Developer role

The Company:
BiddingForGood, the leading online fundraising auction platform is looking for a seasoned Senior Software Developer. We compete in the $16 billion charity auction market with a mission of moving the silent auction online. Currently over 4,000 schools/non-profits, 170,000 consumers, and 60 advertisers use our platform to transact cause-based commerce which has helped raise over $85 million for worthy causes (this March we raised almost $5m). We are backed by tier one VC’s, highly motivated, and enjoy the double bottom line work we do.

The Position: Senior Software Developer
BiddingForGood is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our development team to work on Ruby on Rails projects. You would be a key player in a new Rails-based product as well as assisting to maintain and extend our existing Rails products. Requirements for qualified candidates:

- Ruby/Rails

- Cucumber

- RSpec (or Shoulda)

- Capistrano

- Web Services (SOAP and REST)

- HTML/XHTML

- CSS

- Javascript (ideally including Prototype.js)

- AJAX



The ideal person will have had some experience with one or more of the following (though not required) - Passenger - Java - Spring - Hibernate - Stripes - JBoss Messaging or ActiveMQ - Oracle



You must have at least 5 years of strong development experience and at least one year of Rails experience.


BiddingForGood is located in Cambridge, Mass. The team is comprised of motivated staff driven to ensure the company’s success and take advantage of the opportunity that a fast moving company creates. Position includes competitive sick/vacation/holiday package, stock options/equity, health insurance, life insurance, LTD, tuition reimbursement, and 401k plan availability. BiddingForGood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Resumes to psinacole@firstbeacongroup.com

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Candidate tip

When I call you in response to a resume that you have submitted, you should have visited the client's website in advance of our call. I don't want to hear that you didn't have time. I don't want to hear that you have send out 100 resumes to 100 different jobs and you are not sure which one I represent.

Demonstrate that you are serious and interested. Or why should I assume that you are a serious and interested candidate?

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Inside Sales Rep

Inside Sales Rep at BiddingForGood -- 2-3 years of inside sales exp plus college degree. Resumes to me at psinacole@firstbeacongroup.com.

Friday, April 16, 2010

COBRA subsidy has been extended (again!)

COBRA Subsidy Extension

President Obama has approved an additional short-term extension of COBRA health insurance premium subsidies for employees who are terminated involuntarily and who qualify subject to other terms and conditions.

The measure extends the 15-month, 65% federal premium subsidy to employees involuntary terminated from April 1, 2010 through May 31, 2010. The previous short-term extension expired March 31, 2010.

Billing/Collections Spec

Billing/Collections Specialist at BiddingForGood in Cambridge. 2-4 years of related exp in high transaction environment. Cool company!

Friday, April 9, 2010

Coming soon -- new column in the Boston Globe..

Stay tuned for more details -- tentatively scheduled to launch in late April! Exciting stuff!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Job Doc blog - March 29, 2010

Job doc chat from this past Monday!

VP of Product Management

Cool client, cool job....can't be afraid of working hard and reaping the rewards.

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=911213

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Administrative Assistant

Large, non-profit, member-based organization in downtown Boston has an immediate opening for an experienced administrative assistant. All candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

REQUIREMENTS: Must be organized, resourceful and able to work independently. Ability to quickly assess the needs of our members. Candidate should have a professional telephone voice and strong communication skills. Candidate must be eager to take on new assignments and be self-motivated. Candidate must demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective prioritization and time management skills, and excellent follow-up skills.

General Administrative Duties • Maintain membership database on a daily basis • Maintain confidentiality of membership database and other data • File and retrieve documents, as needed • Create documents in Word, using some graphics • Generate reports using Excel and sort data as needed • Ability and willingness to learn other software programs • Sort mail as needed • Coordinate distribution of materials and awards to members • Maintain supplies and order from supply room • Maintain cleanliness of work area • Other duties upon request Support to Field Volunteers • Be the focal point for Field Volunteer questions and contact • Data entry and maintenance into online membership systems

QUALIFICATIONS • At least 5 years of experience in a similar administrative role • Professional demeanor • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Ability to connect with members and be viewed as a credible resource • Strong, clear and concise oral and written communications • Ability to work as a team member • Thorough understanding and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook • Experience working with online applications

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to providing all employees with a broad range of competitive benefit programs to meet our employee’s personal and financial needs. This is a full-time position scheduled to work 35 hours per week. Overtime hours may be required at times. Eligibility to work in the US is required. Easy access to South Station and the Green Line T station. If you are a mature individual with at least 5 years of related experience, have a strong work ethic, reliable, responsible, honest, punctual, able to prioritize and are self-motivated, this position may be for you. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Please reply with resume and cover letter detailing compensation requirements.

another opportunity

All -- We will be posting yet another opportunity today. This opportunity is Boston-based. In a beautiful office overlooking the Boston Common. Stay tuned!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Sales Asst Opportunity

Sales Administrative Assistant
We need YOU to help support our agents and help the sales office grow! Working at our Marlborough, Massachusetts Regional Sales Office, you will focus your attention on helping the sales agents.
You will provide indispensable support to the sales team and also perform a wide range of office administration functions.
Getting detailed information relating to the products and services that Assurant Health offers and preparing sales documents.
You will assist in office administration by screening telephone calls, handling various clerical duties, and maintaining the appointment calendar for the District Sales Manager.Qualifications
Required skills/experience
Must have a High School Diploma.
Minimum of one year plus of administrative support experience. Lots of data entry, running proposals every morning and emailing them out ..... all the way up to finding errors in contracts and bringing them to the attention of the manager. A great way to learn the business!
Excellent verbal and written and communication skills to help agents solve problems when they call in.
You must be an efficient time manager, able to prioritize well and complete tasks on schedule. Looking for someone who can go from task to task easily and always looking for ways to improve or help the office!
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheet and presentation software. We need your excel and powerpoint knowledge to help our agents with proposals.Desired skills/experience
Associates or Bachelors degree could be a plus.
Basic knowledge of health insurance principles could help learn our business.

Location: 65 Boston Post Road West, Suite 220, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, STD, LTD and life insurance, 401k with profit sharing, generous paid time off and much more.
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Contact Sean Lynch - sean.lynch@assurant.com

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Harassment

Business leaders -- did you know that many Massachusetts employers do not have a sexual harassment policy in place? In Massachusetts, the law requires employers with six or more employees to adopt a written policy against sexual harassment. Contact us for more details on developing a policy that is compliant with both state and federal laws. We can also help train your supervisors and managers in a very cost effective way! The MCAD "encourages" Massachusetts employers to train and educate all employees on a "regular basis."

We can help! psinacole@firstbeacongroup.com

Monday, March 8, 2010

Healthcare options for small businesses

Read on about healthcare options for small businesses! Healthcare options for small businesses

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Job Doc column - Sun Mar 7, 2010

Read my Job Doc column from today's Globe -- COBRA still an option if you’re fired

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Unemployment rate at 9.5%

Recent news on the unemployment rate in Mass. "Fitful" recovery expected.

http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2010/03/mass_unemployme_25.html

COBRA subsidy has been extended

Earlier this week, on March 2, 2010, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), was amended by the Temporary Extension Act of 2010. The act provides for premium reductions for health benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). Eligible individuals pay a reduced rate (35 percent) of their COBRA premiums and the remaining 65 percent is reimbursed to the coverage provider through a tax credit. To qualify, individuals must experience a COBRA qualifying event that is the involuntary termination of a covered employee's employment. This act only applies to involuntary termination must generally occur during the period between September 1, 2008 and March 31, 2010. (An involuntary termination of employment that occurs on or after March 2, 2010 and follows a qualifying event that was a reduction of hours and that occurred at any time from September 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010 is also a qualifying event for purposes of ARRA.) The premium reduction applies to periods of health coverage that began on or after February 17, 2009 and lasts for up to 15 months. See Temporary Extension Act www.dol.gov/COBRA.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Resumes

All job seekers --

1. proof your resume
2. avoid small fonts and lots of graphics
3. use a simple, readable format
4. use metrics -- avoid: created new branding campaign for organic toothpaste... what were the results??
5. what do I mean by metrics? examples: reduced cost per hire from $8700 per engineer to $4300 per engineer, increased revenue by 16% from 2009 to 2010, reduced customer wait time from 4 minutes to 2.3 minutes in less than 6 months
6. TAILOR YOUR RESUME TO THE JOB OF INTEREST! Don't send a resume that has "OBJECTIVE: a role in an engineering firm" when you are applying for a role in a market research firm! Edit it before you send it.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Friday, February 19, 2010

Interactive Marketing Specialist

1-2 years of B2B exp required! Resumes to me at psinacole@firstbeacongroup.com

Monday, February 15, 2010

Good read!

Just finished Tribe by Seth Godin. A must read!

Friday, February 12, 2010

SE Marketing Specialist

2 or more years of experience in paid search and SEO program mgt. Cool company in Cambridge. Who says there is a recession?

Seth Godin

If you don't follow his blog, you should!
The brand, the package, the story and the worldview

Monday, February 8, 2010

LIVE CHAT

Join me today on boston.com at noon for a live chat on your career, your workplace, your job or your search!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Nurses are in demand

Read my Job Doc blog from Monday, February 1, 2010 - Nurses are in demand by Pattie Hunt Sinacole

Strategic Research Analyst

Recession what? Another opportunity for smart and analytical candidates - Strategic Research Analyst

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Online Marketing Opportunity

Our client is looking for a bright, talented and capable marketing professional. Read on!

Marketing Manager for Boutique Research and Consulting Firm
Our growth and expansion creates an immediate need for a dynamic, results-oriented Marketing Manager. This hands-on role demands a resourceful, goal-driven individual skilled in implementing practical solutions in a high-demand, fast-paced environment. Online marketing expertise is essential.

The ideal candidate:

w Thrives on achievement and excellence; understands “world class” service delivery
w Has a proven track record of success creating, launching and implementing email, direct mail and online campaigns in a demanding, client-driven environment
w Has quantitative marketing skills and will develop KPIs and marketing scorecard in collaboration with our senior team
w Demonstrates a keen eye for even the most minute detail
w Delivers on time and within budget
w Brings energy, new ideas and operating savvy
w Places objectives at the forefront of every activity (i.e., form over function need not apply)

Who You Are
An experienced, enterprising and effective marketing pro, the Marketing Manager works hand-in-hand with BTI’s principals and analysts. Responsibilities include:

w Leading marketing operations and implementation, including
- Calendaring
- Web and live events
- Tracking and reporting; offering conclusions and analysis to fuel company objectives
w Crafting and executing high-impact email and direct mail campaigns
- Drive direct sales of BTI research and reports
- Support ongoing business development efforts
w Bringing freshness and interactivity to BTI’s online presence
- Manage enhancements and updates to our new website
- Initiate regular content updates
- Incorporate social media and SMO
w Selecting and managing a team of contractors and vendors including printers, designers, mail houses, web hosting services and CRM software providers

The best candidate brings:

w Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of hands-on experience in B2B direct marketing, including:
- Both quantitative and qualitative marketing experience; able to link marketing efforts to overall company strategy and results
- Building effective online brand and presence
- Email campaigns with measurable results
- Vendor selection and management
- CRM maintenance
- Website enhancements and maintenance
w Exceptional written and oral communication skills
w Flexibility, creativity and analytical skills
w A passionate, relentless and unwavering commitment to clients and to our work
w An ability to meet aggressive deadlines and deliver high quality work on schedule
w A strong work ethic and the ability to self-manage in an entrepreneurial environment
w Vigilant attention to detail
w Outstanding project management and collaboration skills
w Strong Word and Excel; some knowledge of HTML preferred
w Knowledge of SEO/SMO, social media tools and/or web platforms, design and usability a plus; experience in community building as well as client acquisition and retention
w The ability to quantify the value of this role at BTI including defining KPIs and a scorecard for all marketing activities

Who We Are
The BTI Consulting Group is a dynamic, growing strategic market research and consulting firm. We are the leader in providing high-impact, no-nonsense strategic market research. We deliver world-class research to our clients around the globe.

As a key member of our team, you will enjoy our small, collaborative environment where everyone makes an impact. This is a terrific growth opportunity for someone with proven skill to coordinate and execute our marketing activities.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume (in an MS Word file), cover letter and salary requirements to: Patricia Hunt Sinacole, CEO and Founder, First Beacon Group LLC at psinacole@firstbeacongroup.com. The BTI Consulting Group offers a competitive salary and outstanding compensation package. For more information about our company, visit bticonsulting.com or Google us.

1/31/10

Friday, January 29, 2010

Stay tuned.... 3 opportunities

Will be posting 3 new opportunities over the weekend or early next week. One is a Marketing Manager. The others are Research Analyst roles. All are located in South Natick... stay tuned for details!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010

Personal Branding Interview

Personal Branding Interview: Patricia Hunt Sinacole

Click on my interview with Dan Schawbel, Personal Branding expert!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

2010 Hiring An Improvement

Some promising news for 2010 job seekers!

Hiring boom? Hardly. But the worst seems over

Monday, January 11, 2010

Resumes mistakes that don't help a job seeker

Good advice for job seekers! Click on this link:

10 resume mistakes that turn off employers

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Join me on Monday, Jan 4th at noon

Join me on Monday, January 4 at noon for our first live chat of 2010. Thanks to boston.com for sponsoring this chat!