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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Senior Performance Engineer
Details: Overview of Job Function: The Senior Performance Engineer works in an application performance team with members of the development organization and is responsible for the design, development, and the implementation of performance tests for Web-based and Big Data product(s) focused on the performance and scalability of the applications and backend systems. Principal Duties and Essential Responsibilities: Develops and implements performance test plans, policies, and procedures; Ensures load generating and script development standards are met; Ensures that all code is saved in ClearCase; Manages and maintains all application test environments, databases and hardware; Manages and maintains project plans; Collaborates with other departments to prioritize performance test needs needs including design, development, and documenting and testing new and existing features; Evaluates results with stakeholders to determine that organizational objectives are b...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Software Architect
Details: Overview of Job Function:Provide architectural and big picture oversight of development of new or enhanced software products within the software suite. Responsible for all aspects of research, requirements analysis, architecture, transposition of data and data management system.This position is responsible for ensuring consistency of the software architecture across the system and providing day-to-day technical guidance to the development teams. Research and implement best practices framework/capabilities model that will control costs, provide higher quality, and/or increase predictability of service delivery. Will interface with Senior Developers, Product Managers, Customers, and Operational/Support to provide technical guidance and direction for the product’s growth. Principal Duties and Essential Responsibilities: Act as the primary, dedicated technology interface to the business/customer owning the technical responsibility for architecture, analysis, design, deve...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Crystal Reports Administrator (As-Needs)
Details: A manufacturing client of ours in Bartlett has a need for an individual to run Crystal Reports on an as-needed basis. They also want a couple of new reports created. The data is being pulled from "Visual Enterprise" (by Infor Global Solutions), enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. The immediate need is to run some year-end reports, which they expect will take about 20 hours. It is on a flexible time basis. There will also be other occasions in the future that they would need assistance on a flexible time basis.
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Application Support
Details: Currently we are seeking individuals for the following position: Application SupportApplication Support Job Responsibilities Assistance with build out of new environments, install application components, third party software, system configurations as required, modification of existing scripts and create new, and overall support work as deemed necessary. Identify and implement performance enhancements via Shell, Perl scripts Perform root cause analysis (RCA) Help coordinate new HW and SW / patch installs/upgrades Review and approve all production related changes prior to implementations Implement / deploy all application SW changes into production Support all implementations / releases, maintenance activities
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Virtual Systems Administrator
Details: Virtual Systems Administrator About ComPsych ComPsych ® Corporation is the world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs (EAP) and is the pioneer and worldwide leader of fully integrated EAP, behavioral health, wellness, work-life, HR and FMLA administration services under the GuidanceResources® brand. ComPsych provides services to more than 19,000 organizations covering more than 53 million individuals throughout the U.S. and over 120 countries. By creating “Build-to-Suit" programs, ComPsych helps employers attract and retain employees, increase employee productivity and improve overall health and well-being. For more information, visit www.compsych.com and follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ComPsych. Job Summary Virtual Systems Administrator will provide support to Virtual Server Infrastructure and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in our Corporate Headquarters. The qualified candidate will perform a variety of assignments associated with VMWare syste...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Interactive Developer
Details: One of our leading pharmaceutical clients in Central New Jersey is looking for multiple Interactive Developers to join their growing team. Qualified candidates must have the ability to translate a creative brief into a design that solves the clients marketing/communication needs. He/she will work with the Interactive Studio Manager to determine the clients needs and provide innovative functionality solutions for assigned projects. He/she will coordinate all aspects of functionality production/programming, and work with designers to troubleshoot and solve production issues. Candidates must also have the following qualifications:- 5+ years of online media development experience in an interactive agency/studio environment.- Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML.- Strong knowledge of JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Yahoo! UI Library, Script.aculo.us, etc.- Thorough understanding of server side/client side interaction, AJAX.- Strong knowledge of content dev...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
INSTRUCTOR - HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Details: Charter College, LLC seeks enthusiastic instructors driven by the success of student achievements. It is the philosophy of Charter College to provide a unique educational path for students that will lead to successful job performance and job satisfaction in health care industries. An association of caring and concerned administration; qualified, experienced and certified instructors; the College directs students not only to the highest level of academic achievement and performance but also to the nourishment of personal and professional growth.Our Pasco, WA campus is seeking full-time and part-time instructors to teach either morning or afternoon classes and who have the commitment and drive to help students achieve their dreams. Job DutiesPrepare and provide all lecture, activities and both synchronous and asynchronous instruction according to the required curriculum.Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop suc...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Web Designer and/or Programmer Needed
Details: Law firm has IMMEDIATE openings for web designers/programmers on a long term project to review source code.
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Jr. Server Systems Administrator
Details: **PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS FOR THIRD SHIFT**DescriptionThis position requires the combined skills and knowledge of the following IT service delivery disciplines:Computer Operator; Help Desk Agent; Deskside & Network Technician; Junior Server Systems AdministratorThe primary requirement for the position is to handle all aspects of computer operations duties during the first shift and cover each one of the 3 shifts when needed. The secondary requirement is the on-site coverage for the other infrastructure disciplines. Responsibilities Monitor nightly production batch cycles and reply to console messages Handle scheduling exceptions by manually controlling the batch cycles Escalate production batch cycle issues to appropriate application support staff Supplemental Help Desk support functions Image PCs Restart and troubleshoot backups Participate in event monitoring and on-call rotation for after-hours emergency support and maintenance of 24x7 ...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Virtualization and Systems Engineer
Details: Our client has an immediate need for a Virtualization and Systems Engineer for their Cloud Operations Team to add virtualization specialties and in-depth application, platform, and technical support to their external clients. This key role will be responsible for hands-on virtualization administration of their 24x7 Cloud Operations as well as supporting their SLA-driven client base.The ideal candidate for this position will be a virtualization architect with demonstrated Linux and Windows administrator skills, specializing in VMWare 5.1 as well as minor experience in J2EE, Cognos, and/or Documentum.RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and take ownership of their virtual infrastructure, including design, implementation, and performance tuning. Primary ownership of the installation, configuration, and management of operating system and environmental software. Represent the Hosting department on customer facing projects, implementations, support calls, and activities. Work...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Sr. JAVA/Spring Developer / Designer
Details: SR. JAVA/SPRING DEVELOPERWe are looking for a Sr. JAVA/Spring application developer and designer who is excited to work on a team who is pushing technology in new ways. This is a multi-year global program that will give you the opportunity to stretch your skills with federated development, Rich UIs that also implement fat-client-like computation, dynamic frameworks that are configured rather than coded. You should have a passion for your work with the imagination for the possible and the grounding to deliver it.Are you interested? The ideal Sr. Java/Spring Developer candidate will possess the following experience:SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Understand existing System design and its components and make recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code.Analyze business requirements, design and implement solutions.Develop design documentation artifacts in UML.Conduct peer code and design reviews.Support functional and performance testing.REQUIREMEN...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Systems Specialist
Details: Main Responsibilities:- Supervisory responsibilities: 1-5 employees- Vendor management responsibilities: Need to support vendor engagements for certain B2C specific IT and business functions. - International responsibilities: B2C website support required for Canadian business units - MBFS, smart Financial and Daimler Truck Financial. Interaction with analyst at MB Canada will also be required.Tasks:- 40%: Lead a team of developers to maintain and enhance applications. Assist developers during solution development and support deployment of solutions. Support the B2C testing process and procedures to enable a stable environment for customers. Prepare detailed flow charts and diagrams outlining systems capabilities and business processes. Follow all published MBFS processes and procedures including security.- 20%: Elicit requirements from multiple business units. Document functional and nonfunctional requirements. Document and publish quarterly score cards for different bus...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Web Developer (Back-End) – Senior Positions Available!
Details: Are you the kind of web developer who is always the go-to person for help and advice? Have you had a hand in producing a variety of large-scale websites? If so, you may fit in just perfectly with our team at Interactive Intelligence! We are a global provider of contact center automation, unified communications, and business process automation software and services for customers like Motorola, US Airways, Sony & Harvard University. As we build out and staff our new development center at Research Triangle Park, NC, we have need of back-end Web Developers. This could include possible Senior Web Developer roles for the right candidates. You will help our team to design and implement our next-generation of cloud-based telephony and call center services. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you! Web Developer (Back-End) – Web Development – Software Developer Job Responsibilities As a Web Developer...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Sr. Network Engineer
Details: .Adecco Technical is currently seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to fill a full time, contract opportunity with one of our esteemed clients in Greenwood Village, CO (S. Denver area). This is a 3-6 month contract opportunity for a senior level Network Engineer with solid Citrix XenServer, Active Directory, and Disaster Recovery experience. We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Network Engineer. This position will be responsible for senior level management and maintenance of the companies’ LAN/WAN environment and computer systems. It will include the participation in and oversight of the daily up keep and administration of the companies’ network infrastructure and computer systems. This position will also be responsible for the design, planning, implementation, and maintenance of the companies’ network infrastructure and architecture. Qualification Requirements:Formal Education & CertificationBachelors Degree in the field of computer science and/or 10 yea...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Staff Applications Systems Analyst / Programmer
Details: Sodexo is looking to hire a Maximo Functional Specialist Responsible for functional configuration and development within Maximo solution along-with documenting functional & technical designs based on business requirements Provides recommendations based on Maximo out-of-Box features, create and maintain functional and technical specifications. Responsible to keep updated on Maximo and EAM solutions related product roadmap. Activities and Duties: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive Responsible for Maximo system configuration, Workflow development, Escalation Application designer database configuration Responsible to work closely with Maximo business functional architect and assist in specifications, prototyping solution design.Responsible for Maximo Integration Framework development.Responsible for gathering business requirements, analysis, conducting workshops and pro...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
PC Technician/Break/Fix Technician
Details: Title: PC Technician/Break/Fix TechnicianLocation: Manchester NH 03104Start Target: Monday June 3, 2013 Compensation $OPEN based on experience, 40-50 hours/weekJob Description / requirements:Requirements:Help Desk Technician Experience A+ certification a plus or equivalent experience MUST BE very reliable and personable personalityVery good communication skillsPlease reply back with your updated resume attached in MS-Word format and the answers to the below 7 questions (will take you 2 minutes) so I can get you submitted to the client with your permission. I will call you after your reply to this email. Summary of Qualifications: 1) Please let us know if anything will come up in a Background Check (Driver’s license, Drugs, Financial & Criminal)? It is VERY important to let us know about anything before, which will not eliminate you if we tell them up front but will eliminate if not mentioned up front. 2) Do you have a very reliable transportation? (Please state make o...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Project Manager
Details: Currently we are seeking individuals for the following position: Project ManagerProject Manager Job Responsibilities Responsible for the schedule, coordination and completion of projects Effectively manage multiple, concurrent product development projects Responsible for organizing highly complex activities for the successful launch of projects Oversee all aspects of project implementation to deliver products and services on-time Work closely with a variety of internal teams and end-customers to oversee design, development, integration, test, and quality assurance of new products and services
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Project Lead
Details: Position Summary: Provides overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project-oriented work efforts. Takes responsibility for a lesser number of work efforts simultaneously and work efforts consisting of smaller size, low complexity and minimum system and customer impacts. Adheres to project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budgeted hours. Adheres to high quality standards and meets ISSM expectations. Monitors project plans, assignments and work efforts on a daily basis. Ensures resource needs are assigned appropriately and escalates functional, quality and timeline issues. Tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans to meet the needs of the work effort. Leads the project from inception to final business acceptance and implementation.
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
CAD Tech
Details: Remedy Intelligent Staffing in partnership with SAFT Batteries USA is seeking a CAD tech for a long term temporary position.The location is near the Cecil Field area. We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 5 years RECENT experienceCandidates should have experience with Pro E, Auto CADExperience with Windchill a plusExtensive design experience requiredThis position will start 5/28/13If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume that details all of the above requirements. Resumes that do not provide the above listed experience will not be considered.
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Software Engineer (Machine Controls)
Details: Software Engineer (Machine Controls) Minneapolis, MN $85,000 - $100,000Growing custom machine design company focused on the medical and consumer products industries is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer with machine interface experience to join their team. In this challenging role, you will work with other engineers to design custom software platforms for robotic assembly machine applications including Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems from original concept through start-up. You will be responsible for conceptual design of software systems machine designs and factory automatons. This will also include design cost-effective HMI and SCADA systems for custom machinery, including hardware selection, software development and system commissioning. Additional projects will include the design and configuration of industrial networks for work cells requiring machine control, data acquisition and MES/ERP integration. To...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
.NET DEVELOPER
Details: A 25-year-old, stable and growing company in Lincoln is looking for a .NET developer to do front, middle and back end development. This companys benefits are phenomenal (more than 20 days of vacation accrued during your first year!!!) and the leadership of this team is amazing..NET developer responsibilities: -Participate in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs -Analysis and translation of business requirements into technical requirements for development, and creation of design documents and technical specifications -Provide post implementation support including, but not limited to, monitoring application performance and debugging existing code-Keep abreast of advancements and changes in technology and develop an understanding of how new technologies can be leveraged provide business solutions
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
SENIOR BIZTALK DEVELOPER
Details: Our client is currently seeking a SENIOR BIZTALK DEVELOPER.We seek a Sr BizTalk Developer to support a rapidly growing company in Northern Va.Job DescriptionEvaluate, troubleshoot, and performance monitor custom BizTalk applications; and implement BizTalk application tuning and programming optimization to achieve maximum performanceAssist in the preparation of detailed project plans including scope, requirements, time lines, deliverables, and testing schedulesEnsure thorough testing of BizTalk applications at the unit, integration and system levels before release execution.Responsible for technical design documentation and code implementationCollaborate on technical solutions with application architects, product managers and architecture teamsFollow established enterprise development and design standards, guidelines and processesCreate high-quality technical documentation as requiredInteract with IT management and other teams at a highly professional and technical levelPr...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Software Engineer, Embedded Motors Drives & Controls
Details: The Software Engineer will initially target software for embedded devices including but not limited to motor drives and controls. The engineer will ideally have embedded TI DSP software design and communication protocol development experience. Your aim is to architect and develop efficient, real time code, producing high-quality, portable software product at the lowest cost and in the shortest time. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. You will function within a highly talented specialized team environment with limited supervision and coordinate with others to accomplish the project tasks.Capture customer requirements and translate into software specifications and schedules Participate in product functionality discussions including feature analysis and system design tradeoffs Design, modify, develop, write and implement embedded, real time code for motor drives and controls Team leader providing communication and technical support to project team mem...
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
Jenkins/Maven SME
Details: Job Classification: ContractOne of our clients in NJ is looking for a Jenkins/Maven Configuration Management consultant on a short term contracting assignment. If you meet the below requirement and skills and would like to pursue this opportunity, please send your resumes today to for immediate consideration.1. Expertise in configuring Jenkins server 2. Experience working on Maven 3. Should be able come up with suggestion on managing the modules build and deployment using Jenkins. 4. Weblogic understanding would be an added advantage. 5. Understanding on configuration management
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2013-05-21 06:00:00
User Experience (UX) & Graphic Designer Lead, Michigan
Details: Business SegmentCapital - StaffAbout UsNow is the time to join GE in building a better tomorrow, today. If you thrive on being challenged, interacting with diverse technical teams and using your expertise to imagine, innovate and explore, then GE’s new Advanced Manufacturing & Software Technology Center in Van Buren Township, Michigan, is the place for you! Here, the best and brightest technical and research experts will come together and use cutting-edge technologies to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Realize your potential today. Join us at this world-class facility where you’ll find endless learning opportunities, a culture committed to driving innovation, and state-of-the-art amenities like next-generation virtual meeting technology, collaborative workspaces, a fitness center and more. With positions available in so many areas, there’s sure to be an opportunity for you to put your imagination to work!To stay connected with news and hot jobs from GE AMS...
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2013-05-20 12:42:30
Amanda Foreman: The Tyranny of the Micromanager
As anyone who has had the misfortune to work for a micromanager knows, success only makes the manager worse. A few lessons from micromanagers through history.
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2013-05-20 12:03:21
Cultivating Soft Skills to Get Ahead
Personal aptitudes and attitudes like being a good listener and communicator strongly influence likability and workplace relationships.
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2013-05-16 19:50:19
Wanted: Digital-Savvy Directors
Nearly every facet of corporate life has gone digital, so corporate boards are scrambling to recruit newcomers to advise on strategies for mobile devices and social media.
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2013-05-15 18:05:13
Coursera Makes Case for Online Classes
Daphne Koller, co-founder of online education provider Coursera, discusses where teachers fit into the model for massive, open, online classes.
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2013-05-10 03:32:39
Turn Bad Stress Into Good
The right type of pressure can boost daily performance. Key ingredients in transforming the bad into good: taking more control and finding better support.
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2013-05-08 20:11:34
A Workspace for Hire With Day Care
A handful of new facilities are targeting freelance workers who want to work in an office with colleagues and need child care.
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2013-05-08 19:34:16
When the CEO Burns Out
Companies are equipped to handle job fatigue among employees, but what happens when burnout hits the boss?
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2013-05-08 15:54:49
Bosstalk: Bombardiers CEO on Pitching Planes and Trains
Pierre Beaudoin, who took over plane and train maker Bombardier from his father in 2008, hopes the global company can hold true to its roots as a family-run operation
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2013-05-02 16:12:07
Business Schools Assess Applicants Emotions
B-school admissions officers are increasingly trying to assess applicants EQ—or emotional intelligence quotient—to decide which would-be M.B.A. students could be tomorrows business stars.
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2013-05-02 14:55:03
What Its Like to Interview at Amazon
Amazons growing popularity among business-school students keeps Jennifer Boden, director of global university programs, busy. She speaks about assessing candidates and why M.B.A.s deserve their salaries.
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2013-05-02 04:28:56
The Science of Serendipity in the Workplace
Firms are thinking up new ways to encourage interactions among employees, going so far as to squeeze workers into smaller spaces and install trivia games on elevators.
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2013-05-02 03:40:39
Executive Education: Professors Are Now Brands
As professors themselves become bigger brands, firms are reaching out to the instructors directly instead of going through the schools.
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2013-05-01 18:54:32
New Learning Goals Spur Backlash
As more classrooms roll out universal math and reading standards, critics are pressing officials to slow their implementation.
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2013-05-01 16:14:49
CEO Straddles Internet, Real-Estate Worlds
Redfin, a Seattle-based online real-estate brokerage, is Glenn Kelmans attempt to change how people buy homes. He says it is easier for a private company like his than a public one to take risks that promise a big payoff.
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2013-04-28 05:56:40
Tap Your School for Job-Hunt Help
Colleges offer students access to exclusive job posting databases, alumni career networks, workshops, job fairs and individual counseling—even after then they have their diplomas in hand.
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2013-04-24 22:41:37
How Your Smartphone Could Get You a Job
As Web traffic migrates to smartphones and tablets, employers are rushing to develop mobile versions of their career websites, though many companies arent moving fast enough.
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2013-04-24 20:01:32
Is This How You Talk? Voice and Perceptions
It is hard to hear the sound of your own voice. But that sound may affect others impressions of you even more than what you say.
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2013-04-24 05:45:28
Why Annies Charges More for Mac & Cheese
Annies CEO John Foraker discusses the organic food companys IPO, going beyond the organic aisles and why people will pay extra for mac & cheese.
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2013-04-18 02:19:41
How Not to Be the Office Tech Dinosaur
As younger colleagues speak fluent Twitter, how old pros find ways to upgrade their skills and fight insecurity.
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2013-04-17 13:04:25
Workers Share Their Salary Secrets
Comparing salaries among colleagues has long been a taboo of workplace chatter, but that is changing as Millennials—individuals born in the 1980s and 1990s—join the labor force.
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2013-04-15 17:28:26
Making a Big Career Switch? Leap Carefully
Senior managers who take on new roles in unfamiliar settings must simultaneously lead well and learn quickly.
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2013-04-11 07:47:59
The New Résumé: Its 140 Characters
Twitter is becoming the new job board, and it is also becoming the new résumé. Some recruiters are turning to the social network to post jobs, while job seekers are trying to summarize their CVs in 140 characters or six-second videos.
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2013-04-04 21:27:48
Chinese Deluge U.S. Masters Programs
Specialized masters degrees in accounting, finance and other disciplines have found popularity among Chinese nationals seeking a competitive edge and U.S. experience.
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2013-04-04 03:20:05
M.B.A. Program Won Elite Status Fast
The M.B.A. program at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology attained elite status quickly thanks in part to its proximity to China.
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2013-04-04 00:33:34
When Employees Are Their Own Brands
Mixing social media and job duties can be a win-win—or not. Companies that fail to make room for professionals who cultivate their own online identity risk alienating or losing their best employees, or confusing or even burning their corporate brand.
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2013-04-03 16:26:14
Say Goodbye to the Office Cubicle
Office-furniture makers are racking up sales by persuading companies that newer, more-flexible office layouts can encourage collaboration and cut costs.
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2013-04-01 20:08:24
Law Schools Help War Veterans
As veterans look to build lives beyond the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, those opting for a career in law now have a chance to attend three of the nations elite private law schools without paying a dime in tuition.
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2013-03-25 10:41:50
Take Your Search for a Job Offline
While the Internet has made it easy to apply for work, career experts say that offline networking efforts to meet people and get introductions are a far more effective way to land jobs.
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2013-03-21 06:56:27
Goldcorp CEO Unfazed by Rough Patch
Goldcorp, the worlds second-largest gold-mining firm, has outperformed competitors lately, but it faces minings toughest environment in more than a decade.
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2013-03-20 17:22:25
Memo to Staff: Take More Risks
Growth and innovation come from daring ideas and calculated gambles, but boldness is getting harder to come by at some companies.
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2013-03-15 02:13:06
New Job a Mistake? Tips for a Fast Exit
Quitting a big job after less than a year is a risky move—and inevitably ruffles some feathers. How to limit the career damage of a rapid exit.
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2013-03-13 19:01:13
Can a New Culture Fix Troubled Companies?
Leaders of troubled companies increasingly are attempting to fix their companys culture along with its bottom line, taking steps aimed at improving collaboration and decision-making.
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2013-03-12 19:59:58
Top Law School Cuts Admissions by 10%
Northwestern University School of Law is cutting the size of its incoming class by about 10%, citing declining applications and a "shakeout" in the job market.
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2013-03-11 01:11:03
Law Grads Facing Longer Odds
Law schools lacking ABA accreditation put students under a tough job hurdle.
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2013-03-10 20:26:21
How Personality Tests for Job Seekers Work
A lot of companies use personality tests and questionnaires to find the best applicants for jobs that require certain personality traits. Heres how some tests work, according to the people who designed them.
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2013-03-07 19:27:06
Tracking Sensors Invade the Workplace
As Big Data becomes a fixture of office life, companies are turning to tracking devices to gather real-time information on how teams of employees work and interact.
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2013-03-07 18:29:52
Students Seek Edge With Bridge Programs
Amid a brutal job market for graduates, college students are filling so-called bridge programs—which offer crash courses in business and presentation skills—to give them an edge.
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2013-03-07 06:02:37
In Job Hunt, B-Schools Play Matchmaker
After relying for years on assembly line-like interview schedules, career-services offices at some top schools are taking a personalized approach to the student job hunt.
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2013-03-07 05:12:09
Vocal on Gay Issues, Dean Goes Beyond Classroom
Steve Salbu, dean of George Techs Scheller College of Business, talks about maintaining a focus on technology and why he isnt rushing to offer an online degree.
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2013-03-06 21:19:28
Office Stress: His vs. Hers
Women report higher levels of work-related stress than men, along with the sense of being underappreciated and underpaid.
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2013-03-06 02:19:33
More Americans Working Remotely
More employees are working from home at least one day a week—a trend that could lower companies costs and boost productivity.
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2013-02-27 23:08:56
Yahoo Puts Home Office in Spotlight
Yahoos move to end work-from-home arrangements underscores tensions between workers need for flexibility and their need for visibility.
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2013-02-26 14:41:46
College Courses Expand Online
Even without college credit, massive open online courses can serve as an introduction to a subject, supplement coursework or offer job retraining.
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2013-02-21 06:01:39
Coursera Signs on 29 More Schools
The online-education provider said 29 more schools have signed on to offer massive, open, online courses, dubbed MOOCs. The new partners nearly double the stable of schools providing instruction on Courseras platform.
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2013-02-20 18:13:47
McKinsey Tries to Recruit Mothers
The big consulting firm is quietly reaching out to female employees who left some years ago—presumably to start families—to see whether they are ready to return.
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2013-02-19 03:15:51
Push to Gauge Value of College Gains Steam
U.S. and state officials are intensifying efforts to hold colleges accountable for what happens after graduation, a sign of frustration with sky-high tuition costs and student-loan debt.
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2013-02-14 22:26:53
CEOs Fly Coach? Travel Turns Frugal
Business travel is back to pre-recession levels, but road warriors can expect less legroom.
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2013-02-14 18:20:43
New CEO? Prove That Youre A Keeper
For senior managers, getting on the good side of a freshly hired CEO often requires deft adaptability—and perhaps even Machiavellian tactics.
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2013-02-13 11:09:12
Drug Manager Cant Stop Its Takeover Habit
Pharmacy-benefit manager Catamaran is growing at a pace that most companies would envy. But steering such an enterprise can create management headaches. CEO Mark A. Thierer discusses takeover prospects, the new health-care law and competitive pressures.
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2013-02-11 21:42:11
Rules Blunt Risk of Office Affairs
Companies know the hazards of workplace romance but still find it tricky to address. Some companies have tried to regulate the romantic sparks.
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2013-02-07 18:13:09
Does an A in Ethics Have Any Value?
Hoping to prevent another Madoff-like scandal or insider-trading debacle, a group of schools is trying to generate support for more ethics teaching.
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2013-02-01 18:43:34
Americans Rip Up Retirement Plans
Nearly two-thirds of Americans between 45 and 60 plan to delay retirement, a steep increase from two years ago.
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2013-01-13 04:11:46
How to Survive a Company Merger
Mergers can open new opportunities for employees. Survival just takes some careful planning.
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2013-01-03 00:58:26
How to Be a Better Boss
Along with pledging to lose weight or kick the coffee habit, why not resolve to be a better manager in 2013?
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2012-10-29 15:05:13
New Perk: Unlimited Vacation Time
Some employers are offering workers unlimited vacation time in an effort to reduce turnover and increase loyalty.
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2012-10-29 11:49:10
Tips for Writing a Résumé in a Digital World
A cutting-edge résumé may have QR codes, hyperlinks and embedded video, and be tailored to applicant-tracking systems that companies use to search résumés by keyword.
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2012-10-29 03:58:09
Why Corporate Training Programs Fail
An expert on corporate training discusses the common mistakes companies make and what they can do to make workplace instruction more effective.
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2012-10-29 03:57:36
Great Ideas Bosses Never Hear
Employees have a lot to say, but their managers rarely hear it. How companies can benefit more from ideas that originate on the front lines.
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2012-10-26 18:11:00
Taking Early Exits Off Wall Street
Mid-career bankers are increasingly leaving their jobs without a backup plan as they confront an industry that promises less pay and prestige than they expected.
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