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!