Scottrade IT Openings and Career Fair

Scottrade, a local online investment firm, is looking for IT professionals to join their team. For information on these openings, go here.

Scottrade is also hosting a Career Fair to recruit for these openings. It will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe.

Scottrade recruiters and IT hiring managers will be present at the fair to provide information and answer questions about the company and the positions available.

For additional information about Scottrade’s Phoenix IT Career Fair, visit Scottrade or call 314-965-1555 ext.1180. The Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe is located at 1600 S. 52nd St.

Jobs at the F.B.I.

The F.B.I. is also launching a nationwide recruiting effort, looking for a few thousand qualified folks. To review these openings, go here.

U.S. Census Bureau Jobs

The Census Bureau is hiring workers for the 2010 census. For general information about jobs at the Census Bureau, go here.

For 2010 census specific job info, go here.

To contact a local Census office directly, call or visit an office below:

Phoenix Central
850 West Adams Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-427-0680
Payrate: Starts at $15.00 / hour

Tucson
1 East Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-918-1800
Payrate: Starts at $13.50 / hour

"Reset Your Presets"

Dr. Deaton of Quma Learning discusses a technique to get more out of work (and home) relationships through self coaching.

Church President Addresses Students

Some recent comments by President Monson to college students

ERS Workshop Updated Schedule

Mesa LDS Employment Resource Services

235 South El Dorado Circle, Mesa, AZ 85202

Office 480-829-8999, Fax 480-894-1786, wel-ec-mesa@ldschurch.org

Monday – Friday 9 am – 4:30 pm, Tuesday 9 am – 8 pm

Professional Career Workshops (ERS Center), 1st & 2nd Saturday monthly, 9am – 4pm  

Portfolio Resume Class (ERS Center), 4th Tuesday monthly, 6pm – 8pm. Take this before the Workshop.

This workshop helps professionals, managers and executives find or upgrade employment by using: Proven job search skills, providing available resources as well as building your own personal networking system.

Professional Networking Group (Mesa LDS Institute at MCC, 1310 S. Dobson Rd. class #103), 2nd & 4th Wednesday monthly, 6:30pm – 9pm.

The objective of the program is to provide opportunities for career professionals to network with other career professionals, to meet employers and executive recruiters, to learn additional job search techniques and to practice skills taught in the Professional Career Workshop. The program will provide opportunities for career professionals to broaden their networking contacts through active participation with other career professionals.

Career Workshops (Night) Two locations,  (ERS Center), 2nd & 3rd, Wednesday monthly, 6pm – 10pm

(Mesa AZ Alta Mesa Stake Center, 5350 E. McLellan Rd., Mesa), Last Wednesday of the month & 1st Wednesday of the month, 6pm – 10pm.  

This workshop is designed to help you develop the skills required to achieve your career objectives.  The four segments taught are: My Goals, My Resources, Interaction with Resources and Continued Success.

Self- Employment Workshop (ERS Center), 1st & 2nd Tuesday monthly, 6pm – 9:30pm

Successful planning for small business is the purpose of this workshop.  This is accomplished by introducing the participant to such subjects as: Business Success Cycle, Starting a Business, Business Plan, Financing, Taxes and much much more.

Resume Writing Class (ERS Center), Every Tuesday 9am – 11am and the 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6pm – 8pm

The good, the bad and the ugly are examined in this workshop. The participant learns to describe his/her best qualities and attributes in 30 seconds while selling themselves in a manner which will attract employers.

Family Finance Workshop (Sponsored by Gilbert AZ Val Vista Stake for Reservations call Wally Jacobs at 480-715-8437), 4th Thursday of monthly, 7pm – 9pm at Gilbert Jr. High School Seminary, 1001 North Burke St., Gilbert, AZ.

A comprehensive look at both good and bad spending habits:  The Credit Card Generation, Financial Forecasting, Good Financial Management are only a few of the financial areas explored in this workshop.      

Business Partners Software Developer Openings

Job 0108- Web Developer (Scottsdale, AZ)

 A fast paced company is looking for a self-motivated, ambitious Web Developer to join their outstanding team.  The company connects suppliers of tee time inventory (golf courses) with golf resellers (hotels, travel agents, GDS's, tour operators and Internet sites) to facilitate a more efficient marketplace for selling tee times and golf reservations via the internet.  It's like hotels.com but for tee times! 

If you are a self starter and continue to educate yourself on new and emerging technologies this could be a great fit for you.  They are seeking an individual that is creative in their solutions to problems and will provide recommendations to the team for improved processes.

 The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

•  - 5 + years as a web developer
  
• - PHP and MySQL
  
• - ASP, XML, C++, VB, C#, SQL Server
  
• - API’s
  
• - Familiar with Windows operating systems and Linux
  

 Additional areas of experience preferred:

• .Net
  
• Python
  
• Apache
  
• Socket servers
  
• Web services
  
• SEO
  
• Database optimization
  
• Subversion
  
• Trac
  

It is important to know PHP and ASP, but to also be current with .Net.  Our client has several projects, upgrades and conversions to be worked on.

 A competitive salary and benefits are offered for the right candidate!!

 Please email info@businesspartners360.com to apply now.

Job # 0106- Lead Software Engineer (Phoenix, AZ)

 One of the country’s leading cable companies is seeking a Lead Software Engineer; this is a permanent opportunity.

 Our client is looking for a candidate with advanced knowledge of Java Development programming; senior level experience in this area is preferred.  The ideal candidate will also have 8 + years related work experience and 5 + years experience in data system implementation and trouble-shooting work with billing systems and the telecommunication industry.

 The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and writing skills and must be able to lead a team.  Professionalism and exceptional customer focus is required.  A candidate with the ability to multi-task efficiently is a plus.

 Other requirements include:

• Working knowledge of JBOSS and Seam 2.0
• .Net and SQL experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience in Software AG WebMethods platform and Microsoft SharePoint platform
• A working knowledge of Dell PowerEdge Servers and Service Oriented Architecture
• MS Office Suite (including Microsoft Project)
• Reporting Services and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
  
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information System, or equivalent work experience; Business Administration or related field is preferred.
  

 

Competitive salary and benefits offered for the right candidate!

 

Please email info@businesspartners360.com to apply.  We look forward to hearing from you.  

Job 0102- Oracle Forms Developer

This is an amazing opportunity with a $3 billion company headquartered in Phoenix.  The company has 26 buildings locally, with 2,000 IT employees. There are great opportunities for growth!

Our client is looking for an Oracle Form Developer with senior experience in Oracle Forms, Reports, PL/SQL, and Web Service. This is a contract to permanent position that has the potential to become permanent after 90 days.  The candidate chosen for this opportunity will be expected to perform maintenance activities on existing software products to increase the effectiveness of the product for business use.

 Requirements are as follows:

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of software development as typically obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Must be able to perform entry level work in software development by means of sufficient education background or equivalent experience. A minimum of two years of software development or experience is required. 
• A general understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the software development field is required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers and department staff.
• Must posses the ability to communicate well with others, to perform work in a team environment, direct and act as a resource for less experienced network administrators and relay necessary information.

If you meet the above requirements and want to work with an amazing company than please apply today!

 

Please email info@businesspartners360.com to apply.

New Software Developer Opening

Please send your resume to  aarshadi@cox.net

  Object Oriented PHP 5/Symfony

              We are seeking a highly creative, highly motivated, and FUN individual to join our team. We are breaking new ground into Web 2.0, and offer an excellent opportunity to expand your repertoire. If programming is not your passion, and it's just a job, then this position is not for you. If, however, your hobby meshes with your career then get in touch! We have one of the most fun, and creativity inspiring work environments to be had.

              The ideal candidate will have a full understanding of OO programming in PHP5.  Having Symfony experience is a huge plus.  Knowledge of the MVC pattern is a must.  The position also requires some jQuery and JavaScript work, which includes the use of AJAX. All applicants will be quizzed to gauge their fit with this position. All skills must be up-to-date with current technology which includes PHP 5, Object Oriented design and principles, MVC, and jQuery/JavaScript/AJAX.

Minimum Requirements:

 

OO PHP	2 to 3 years (being current to PHP 5 a must)
Symfony	6 months to 1 year
SQL and RDBMS familiarity	1 year
Linux familiarity	1 year
Demonstrable proof of your work (NOT using plugins)

Bonus skills:

  

Java background a huge plus

Perl

C/C++

IRCD

Ruby

jQuery/JavaScript/AJAX    Interested applicants must forward a copy of their resume directly to aarshadi@cox.net   Thank you for your attention.   Azita Arshadi Corporate Recruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/azitaarshadi

Email Feature

I just added the blog email feature which notifies key ward personnel of new posts as they are published. 

General Dynamics Hiring Event Info

General Dynamics Hiring Event Info:

Here is the information:
 

JOB TITLE: Technical Hiring Event LOCATION: Scottsdale, Arizona

Company Name: General Dynamics C4 Systems

Are you ready to redefine your edge?

You’ve pushed the envelope to its limit. You’re on the cutting edge of technology and innovation. You’re just what General Dynamics C4 Systems is looking for. We give you the opportunity to apply your skills, your knowledge and your experience in ways that help you redefine your own edge of accomplishment and discovery, while contributing to a company built on innovative collaboration, groundbreaking technology and boundless creativity.
You are invited to this Hiring Event where our Hiring Managers and HR team will be on hand to conduct immediate interviews for these positions and make appropriate offers. We also have opportunities available in Needham, Massachusetts, Huntsville, Alabama and Sunrise, Florida. Come join us to see how you can play a key role in our success.
Technical Hiring Event
Saturday, January 24th
9am – 3pm
General Dynamics C4 Systems
8201 E. McDowell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Positions Available:

• Systems Engineer - IA System Principals, DITSCAP/DIACAP, SW Architectures Design and Principals, Virtualization, Certification and Accreditation.
• Systems Engineer - Engineering Large Scale Communication Networks. Application, Adaptation and Augmentation of COTS.
• Systems Engineer - C2 Architecting, Combat System Development, Active DoD Clearance required.
• Systems Engineer/Architect - C4ISR, Battle Command Domain Expertise, Artifact Generation.
• Senior SIGINT Engineer - C4ISR, RF and antenna applications, Active DoD Clearance required.
• Software Engineer - Full Life-Cycle Engineering, OOD/UML, Development or Test of C, C++ and/or Java in UNIX Environment.
• Software Engineers - Linux, SELinux, Virtualization Principles and Tools.
• Senior Software Engineer - Battle Command, C2 and C4 Systems, Java, C++, VMware, Eclipse.
• Senior Software Developer - Java, OOD, Architectural Definition, Software Development Process, CPOF.
• Test Engineer Senior - Test Automation, Built in Test, JTAG, S/W & H/W.
• Embedded Software Engineer - C/C#/C++, RTOS on the Motorola 68XXX Platform, OOD. Communication System Architecture Design and Embedded Development.
• Engineering Project Leader - Complex Multi-Company Team, Cost Account Manager, Travel.
• Mechanical Engineer - Military Design Specifications, Solid Modeling, Team Leader, Active DoD Clearance required.
• Information Designer - HCI, Visual Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Human Science.

Relocation costs are covered in return for your innovative talent and skills.
All applicants for jobs that require a DoD Security Clearance must be U.S. Citizens and otherwise capable of obtaining the Security Clearance. BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field highly desired.
General Dynamics C4 Systems provides an employee friendly environment. In keeping with that culture and in wanting to be respectful of your time, please note that this Hiring Event and the majority of the advertised positions contain specific engineering requirements.
Hiring Managers will be on hand at this event to discuss each opportunity. Please submit your résumé online and bring 5 copies to the event. Discover how you can work side by side with other experienced professionals in an effort to enhance U.S. military communications capabilities that will help ensure the safety of our troops, our families and our nation for decades to come.
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Date this job was posted: January 15, 2009
Why you should ignore this date

How to Apply:

We invite you to explore our website to review the detailed skill sets necessary to qualify for the positions listed above and then please submit your resume online prior to the event at:

www.gdc4s.com/careers

Select “Arizona - January” as the media source so we are sure to include you on all relevant communications.

Please let General Dynamics C4 Systems know that you saw this job on Engineering Central!

Job Fairs - Updated list

Listed at right are the upcoming job fairs that I know about in the valley. Please refer to this space for local job Fair information.

East Valley Career Expo

The East Valley Career Expo will be held this year on April 18,2009. It will feature classes and Job Fair throughout the day. We anticipate over 80 valley employers to be presenting their companies and receiving resumes. Plan to be there!

Alta Mesa Stake Career Workshops

Upcoming Workshops:

January 28, 2009 (Part 1)

February 4, 2009 (Part 2)

Workshops are at the Alta Mesa Stake Center from 6pm-9:30pm in the High Council Room (on the east side of the building.  The address is: 5350 E. McLellan Rd

The Man on the White Horse

The following was in the ERS bulletin for December. It's an encouraging essay about how to approach job-hunting when times are hard.

The Man on the White Horse

During the depression, when millions of Americans formed long lines outside employment offices, and signs reading “NO HELP WANTED” appeared in thousands of business windows, do you know what words were most often heard by businessman? Practically all the people looking for work said the same thing:”Give me a job; I’ll do anything.” That’s why they had so much trouble finding work.

In the first place, the depression had put a crimp in most businesses. Thousands folded, and those which remained through good management and necessary products and services were mostly cutting back on the number of their employees rather than looking for more. The one thing in the world they were not looking for was someone who said, “Give me a job; I’ll do anything.”

But a man I know solved the problem for himself. He found out how to get a job during the toughest part of the depression, in just about any business he chose, by a surprisingly simple and logical method.

When he found himself one of the millions out of a job and with a family to support, he began to think about it. He asked himself, “What does the businessman need today more than anything else?” The only logical answer to that was – more business.

So, my friend chose the line of business in which he was most interested and where he felt he could help the most. He then began studying that business. He spent weeks learning all he could about it, pursuing his research in the public library. He would even go to a man in that business and spend hours talking with him about the business problems brought on by the depression and the shortage of money. He spent his whole time racking his brain for ideas that would be of help, seeking ways and means of improving and increasing trade.

One of the most amazing things he learned was that his weeks of study, talking, and research resulted in his knowing as much, and in some cases more, about the business as the man he talked to. They were mostly waiting for something good to develop, while he was actively engaged in doing something about it himself.

When he felt he was ready and had gathered together some really original ideas, he went to the president of one of the major companies and said, “I believe I know several ways your business can be increased and your profit picture improved. I’d like to work with you on it.”

Here was a man who, instead of asking for a job and saying he would do anything, appeared as a “man on a white horse” offering to help business keep alive and actually increase its profits. Needless to say, he got the job and sailed through the depression without any more trouble.

You would be surprised at the number of businesses looking for such a man, or woman, on a white horse, even today; but you would be equally surprised how few candidates there are.

Now, how does this apply to you?

The man in the story realized that if he wanted to get the job he desired, he had to do things differently than what others who were looking for the same job were doing.

Rather than approaching businesses and telling them about himself, he began by selecting a business, thoroughly studying it and determining what they needed and wanted, and then letting them know how he could help them get it.

That is the key to success regardless of what business you are in… find out who (which businesses, organizations or people) you can help, determine exactly what they want, need or desire, and then help them get it. Anything less or any different approach simply will not produce the results you want or expect.

-Earl Nightingale