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- Neighborhood America: Mobile Account Executive, New York, NY
Account Executive – Mobile
New York, NYNeighborhood America is a trusted leader in building Enterprise Social Networks in media, government, and business. "Social Networks" are communities where people collaborate and share ideas via the Web and mobile phones.
By now, you've probably heard of a few - YouTube, MySpace, Facebook - these social networks are driving the demand for interaction. We take "social networks" to the "enterprise" level. Organizations need a way to tap into this power without risking their reputation. We enable organizations to efficiently manage the communications in a secure environment that delivers measurable results.
So, what's in it for you?
Neighborhood America will provide you with an opportunity to work for a highly successful, rapidly growing company that’s leading the market in the enterprise 2.0 movement. You will get the chance to work in a creative environment that will keep you consistently challenged and give you an opportunity to collaborate with an extremely talented group of people. Above of all, we'll offer you tremendous growth opportunities if you strive to succeed and want to develop your career.
Here’s what we're looking for…
An Account Executive in the mobile market who will be responsible for all revenue generation through sales of Neighborhood America’s mobile solutions to advertising channels, corporate advertising and public relations firms. This includes but is not limited to the following roles and responsibilities:
• Identifying opportunities to leverage Web and mobile technology to build social networks that support corporate organizational goals, reputations and brands.
• Responding to prospect’s request for information and identifying opportunities through follow-up of leads generated from email, inbound calls, marketing campaigns, tradeshows etc.
• Research and conduct out-bound calling campaigns to targeted ad agencies, corporate advertising and public relations firms.
• Qualify prospect’s business needs, technical requirements and project details via phone and web conferences.
• Use solution selling techniques to close business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the industry trends as they relate to mobile marketing, social networking, user-generated content and community building.Here’s what you’ll need to be successful...
The foremost requirement for anyone working at Neighborhood America is passion for what we do, intelligence and integrity in all behaviors, and a willingness to work on a team and to accomplish extraordinary results. Specific additional requirements are:
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience with a strong track record of selling mobile or software technology solutions to Fortune 1000 companies.
• A demonstrated understanding of mobile technology such as SMS, MMS, WAP, J2ME and the evolving mobile marketing industry.
• An understanding of social networking, online community building, user-generated content, and mobile marketing campaigns.
• Ability to relate technical and business concepts to Neighborhood America applications and user needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strategic selling skills, ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics to develop and implement a sales plan.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with other team members.
• Previous experience with proposal and contracts management.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze and strategically evaluate opportunities/leads.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and listening skills.Interested? Great...so are we. All you need to do next is complete an online application with your MS Word resume and salary requirements at www.neighborhoodamerica.com we'll do the rest.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v.
listing jobs Neighborhood America New York New York USA
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Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:52:05 -0500 - Neighborhood America: Director of Production Engineering, Naples, FL
Director of Production Engineering
Naples, FLNeighborhood America is a trusted leader in building Enterprise Social Networks in media, government, and business. "Social Networks" are communities where people collaborate and share ideas via the Web and mobile phones.
By now, you've probably heard of a few - YouTube, MySpace, Facebook - these social networks are driving the demand for interaction. We take "social networks" to the "enterprise" level. Organizations need a way to tap into this power without risking their reputation. We enable organizations to efficiently manage the communications in a secure environment that delivers measurable results.
So, what's in it for you?
Neighborhood America will provide you with an opportunity to work for a highly successful, rapidly growing company that’s leading the market in the enterprise 2.0 movement. You will get the chance to work in a creative environment that will keep you consistently challenged and give you an opportunity to collaborate with an extremely talented group of people. Above of all, we'll offer you tremendous growth opportunities if you strive to succeed and want to develop your career.
Here’s what we're looking for…
A Director of Production Engineering who will direct the development and integration of mobile software applications into our existing environment. This position will direct the project management, web development and web production staff in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications according to business needs. Key responsibilities include:
• Provide project management on multiple projects simultaneously and overseeing the management of these projects through all phases of the development life cycle.
• Assign resources and direct a staff of project managers, web developers and production developers to accomplish project goals and meet timelines.
• Formulate business system architecture plans, estimates costs, and ensures projects meet strategic business goals.
• Establish knowledge sharing and product repurposing to achieve the company’s overall technology strategy.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external customers to define critical deliverables.Here’s what you’ll need to be successful...
This position requires strong software and product development skills; demonstrated leadership, project management and mentoring skills; and proven hands-on experience in problem solving and innovation, as well as the ability to coordinate and lead a multiple projects at the same time.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in the field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Software Engineering.
• Minimum of 3-4 years experience managing software engineering efforts
• Strong knowledge of mobile technology including SMS, MMS, WAP, J2ME and the evolving mobile marketing industry
• Exceptional project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to not loose site of the overall plan and objective of the entire effort.Interested? Great...so are we. All you need to do next is complete an online application with your MS Word resume and salary requirements at www.neighborhoodamerica.com we'll do the rest.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v.
listing jobs Neighborhood America Naples Florida USA
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Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:36:59 -0500 - Neighborhood America: Interactive Marketing Account Executive, New York, NY
Account Executive – Interactive Marketing
New York, NYNeighborhood America is a trusted leader in building Enterprise Social Networks in media, government, and business. "Social Networks" are communities where people collaborate and share ideas via the Web and mobile phones.
By now, you've probably heard of a few - YouTube, MySpace, Facebook - these social networks are driving the demand for interaction. We take "social networks" to the "enterprise" level. Organizations need a way to tap into this power without risking their reputation. We enable organizations to efficiently manage the communications in a secure environment that delivers measurable results.
So, what's in it for you?
Neighborhood America will provide you with an opportunity to work for a highly successful, rapidly growing company that’s leading the market in the enterprise 2.0 movement. You will get the chance to work in a creative environment that will keep you consistently challenged and give you an opportunity to collaborate with an extremely talented group of people. Above of all, we'll offer you tremendous growth opportunities if you strive to succeed and want to develop your career.
Here’s what we're looking for…
An Account Executive in the interactive marketing space who will be responsible for relationship development and channel sales to NYC based advertising and marketing firms. This includes but is not limited to the following roles and responsibilities:
• Identifying opportunities to leverage Web and mobile technology to build social networks that support corporate organizational goals, reputations and brands.
• Responding to prospect’s request for information and identifying opportunities through follow-up of leads generated from email, inbound calls, marketing campaigns, tradeshows etc.
• Research and conduct out-bound calling campaigns to targeted ad agencies and interactive marketing firms.
• Qualify prospect’s business needs, technical requirements and project details via phone and web conferences.
• Use solution selling techniques to close business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the industry trends as they relate to mobile marketing, social networking, user-generated content and community building.Here’s what you’ll need to be successful...
The foremost requirement for anyone working at Neighborhood America is passion for what we do, intelligence and integrity in all behaviors, and a willingness to work on a team and to accomplish extraordinary results. Specific additional requirements are:
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 4 years previous experience and a demonstrated understanding of business and process with major advertisers, advertising and marketing firms as well as major media.
• An understanding of social networking, online community building, user-generated content, and mobile marketing campaigns.
• Ability to relate technical and business concepts to Neighborhood America applications and user needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strategic selling skills, ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics to develop and implement a sales plan.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with other team members.
• Previous experience with proposal and contracts management.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze and strategically evaluate opportunities/leads.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and listening skills.Interested? Great...so are we. All you need to do next is complete an online application with your MS Word resume and salary requirements at www.neighborhoodamerica.com we'll do the rest.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v.
listing jobs Neighborhood America New York New York USA
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Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:25:15 -0500 - Neighborhood America: Media Account Executive, New York, NY
Account Executive – Media
New York, NYNeighborhood America is a trusted leader in building Enterprise Social Networks in media, government, and business. "Social Networks" are communities where people collaborate and share ideas via the Web and mobile phones.
By now, you've probably heard of a few - YouTube, MySpace, Facebook - these social networks are driving the demand for interaction. We take "social networks" to the "enterprise" level. Organizations need a way to tap into this power without risking their reputation. We enable organizations to efficiently manage the communications in a secure environment that delivers measurable results.
So, what's in it for you?
Neighborhood America will provide you with an opportunity to work for a highly successful, rapidly growing company that’s leading the market in the enterprise 2.0 movement. You will get the chance to work in a creative environment that will keep you consistently challenged and give you an opportunity to collaborate with an extremely talented group of people. Above of all, we'll offer you tremendous growth opportunities if you strive to succeed and want to develop your career.
Here’s what we're looking for…
An Account Executive in the media market who will be responsible for relationship development and direct sales to the media industry (print, broadcast, and radio) based in NYC. You will be responsible for all aspects of direct sales activities within Neighborhood America. This includes but is not limited to the following roles and responsibilities:
• Identifying opportunities to leverage Web and mobile technology to build social networks that support corporate organizational goals, reputations and brands.
• Responding to prospect’s request for information and identifying opportunities through follow-up of leads generated from email, inbound calls, marketing campaigns, tradeshows etc.
• Research and conduct out-bound calling campaigns to targeted media companies, ad agencies and print publications.
• Qualify prospect’s business needs, technical requirements and project details via phone and web conferences.
• Use solution selling techniques to close business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the industry trends as they relate to mobile marketing, social networking, user-generated content and community building.Here’s what you’ll need to be successful...
The foremost requirement for anyone working at Neighborhood America is passion for what we do, intelligence and integrity in all behaviors, and a willingness to work on a team and to accomplish extraordinary results. Specific additional requirements are:
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications Broadcast/Journalism or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years previous experience with a strong track record of selling software technology solutions to the media indsutry.
• A demonstrated understanding of business and process with major media and/or advertising firms.
• An understanding of social networking, online community building, user-generated content, and mobile marketing campaigns.
• Ability to relate technical and business concepts to Neighborhood America applications and user needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strategic selling skills, ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics to develop and implement a sales plan.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with other team members.
• Previous experience with proposal and contracts management.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze and strategically evaluate opportunities/leads.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and listening skills.Interested? Great...so are we. All you need to do next is complete an online application by uploading your MS Word resume and salary requirements at www.neighborhoodamerica.com we'll do the rest.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v.
listing jobs Neighborhood America New York New York USA
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Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:12:28 -0500 - Virgin Mobile: Sr Oracle Development DBA, Walnut Creek, CA
Sr. Oracle (Development) DBA
Business Unit: Information Technology - Operations
Job Level: Manager
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Employment Type: Full Time Regular
Travel Required: 01-10%
Description
Come join Virgin Mobile USA--America's coolest wireless service geared to the youth market. We take your ordinary handset and turn it into an entertainment device you can't live without!We've got a role for a Sr. Oracle DBA who thrives in a high availability, heavy transaction volume environment that is evolving each day as we add new products and services. This is a development DBA role, so make sure you are ready to roll up your sleeves and use your sharpest pl/sql skills. You will work with our Terabytes of data to manage call detail records, financial transactions and microbilling. At the same time, you will get a chance to be creative solving our day to day business requests. As Virgin Mobile adds more subscribers, this role will become more challenging and will require you to be at the leading edge of new technologies.
Be ready for these tasks that may also come your way:
• Install, upgrade and configure database software and tools Oracle, OEM, RMAN, Quest).
• Model data and design logical and physical database schema.
• Gather query requirements and research database structures to design and develop business intelligence solutions.
• Build and maintain application specific databases for Web services, ERP, CRM, Billing and other applications (BEA, Weblogic, JDEdwards, Siebel, Telcordia, Unimobile).
• Allocate storage structures, and create and modify database objects.
• Develop scripts, stored procedures, triggers and database software packages.
• Implement database backup and validate recovery plans.
• Design database security roles; enroll users and audit database security.
• Tune systems and applications. Provide capacity planning.
• Monitor database events, troubleshoot faults and resolve problems.
• Provide assistance with vendor's technical support.
• Formulate and institute standards and procedures relating to database management.
• Follow change management policies to migrate corrections and enhancements though database environments.
• Coordinate with system administration and application development teams in matters such as sizing and application design.
• Provide back tier support for databases and applications. Participate in related application development or systems administration.To succeed in this role, your technical qualifications must include strong knowledge of relational database concepts, database operations and internals, fluency in SQL and procedural SQL, shell scripting and application development or systems administration. To truly master the job, you'll be multi-dimensional and have strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; collaborate with others at various levels of management in order to reach common goals; be an active listener, and a clear communicator. A training or mentoring background would be highly desirable. To be the ultimate candidate, personal qualifications would include a dedication to quality in products and services to meet or exceed customer expectations, the perseverance to complete assignments in the face of challenges or set backs and be motivated to learn.
To land this role, you'll need 5+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA with recent years working with Ver 9i. Experience with Ver 10g is a big plus, but not required. Experience with ETL or BI tools will be a BIG plus. You must also have experience working with large sized OLTP Oracle databases sustaining heavy transaction volumes, requiring high availability and 24 x 7 support. You should thrive in start-up environments and be able to work with minimal supervision. You understand that innovative and creative companies are not 9-5 businesses, and you're willing to put in the time to produce quality work. Prima donna's and clock watchers need not apply.
Join America’s fastest growing youth wireless service. Join Virgin Mobile USA.About our Team
Being a Virgin company, you can be sure we're different. Our teams work hard, but we enjoy what we do. We're always on the lookout for talented performers to add to our team. Joining our company is not for the "faint at heart" we work harder than the average cog at one of those monolithic and slow companies things here happen at the speed of light in a lean and hungry environment that is not a fit for everyone. You should enjoy a faced-paced joint with super-smart people who stop at nothing to provide customers with quality, value, innovation, and edgy fun.Employee Benefits
Our competitive pay comes with Annual Bonus; fully vested 401K match; Paid Vacation; Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage; Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance; Health Care, Dependent Care & Transportation FSA. Start your job with a Cool new Virgin Mobile phone and Top up $$ to enjoy the experience. You also get Virgin group benefits like discounts on Virgin Atlantic & Virgin Megastore!For details and to apply, visit: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VIRGINMOBILEUSA&cws=1&rid=56
Want to know more? Visit www.virginmobileusa.com
Virgin Mobile USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is eager to hire bright and talented folks of all shapes and sizes.
listing jobs Virgin Mobile Walnut Creek California USA
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Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:41:30 -0500 - MySpace.com: Account Manager Post Sales Support, New York, NY
Account Manager - Post Sales Support
New York, NYMySpace.com has emerged as the definitive leader in the social networking space, and with its 100 million users, is one of the most highly trafficked sites on the Internet.
Our users use MySpace to meet friends, find and listen to new bands/music, blog, plan events, play games, and participate in user forums and groups. MySpace has revolutionized the way people communicate and interact online.
Top-tier online advertisers such as Nike, Target, Interscope, Cingular, Universal Music, Dreamworks, Sony, Victoria’s Secret, and others looking to hit the 16-34 market are working with MySpace to come up with cool and creative ways to reach our audience.
The position supports Territory Managers by serving as: primary point of contact on all advertising campaigns, go-to person for troubleshooting and problem solving, sales intermediary with Operations and Accounting, and post-sale client interface.
Duties:
• Serves as primary liaison between Sales Executives, Creative Services Operations, Accounting, and Client.
• Internal program manager for the delivery of client expectations
• Responsible for securing all creative/assets from the clients
• Ensure communication and compliance of specifications with the clients. Including getting one-off exceptions approved
• Coordinate with Creative Services and client, acting as project manager on the execution of Feature Profiles
• Primary point of contact with client, post-sale
• Work with Campaign Managers to resolve order and inventory problems by investigating data and history; identifying alternate means for filling orders; notifying managers and customers.
• Assumes campaign ownership to ensure full delivery of advertising campaign.
• Communicates to Territory Managers and Client campaign summary information provided by Campaign Managers
• Resolves pricing discrepancies by researching campaign details and coordinating with the client; forwarding resolution to Territory Managers and Operations.
• Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed.Skills/Qualifications:
• Microsoft Office Skills are a MUST, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Media or Online experience preferred
• Exceptional relationship-building skills
• Strong data entry skills
• Good administrative writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer focused
• High energy individual who thrives in a fast paced environment
• 1-2 years professional experience
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to work well with different personalities and within a team setting
• Someone passionate about MySpace and looking to LOVE their job!MySpace offers an exciting work environment with plenty of opportunities for career advancement. We offer a competitive salary, industry standard benefit package, and an attractive incentive program. MySpace is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply online, please click here.
listing jobs MySpace New York New York USA
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Sat, 14 Apr 2007 02:01:26 -0500 - U-Turn Media Group: Director Technical Operations, New York, NY
Director, Technical Operations
New York or GeorgiaU-Turn Media Group is a global provider of interactive mobile platforms to the media, entertainment and advertising community. U-Turn’s award winning VIZGO platform is capable of handling all of the mobile elements necessary for advertising companies who wish to launch mobile campaigns and mobile portals to mobile users on behalf of their clients. The company is European based and has recently launched an US subsidiary with offices in the NY area.
European based mobile development company is looking for a NY and or Atlanta based Director of Technical Operations to head up product implementation and support for our operations in the US reporting to the President & CEO. As well, this position would be responsible for ongoing product development planning, integration of new product features provided by VARs and dealing with all customer technical issues. Other responsibilities include being able to translate sales, clients' and third party vendor needs into ongoing platform enhancements, assisting sales group in educating customers on technical requirements, and supporting existing customers.
Experience in the mobile industry a plus!
Skills
• WAP/Mobile Software Development and architecture
• Experience leading technical projects with successful results (scope, schedule and budget)
• Familiarity with HTML and SQL Server
• Experience with software troubleshooting, requirements definition & business analysis
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Highly professional and motivated
• Experience in strategic Customer Relationship Management
• Strong general business acumen
• Proven Creative Problem Solver
• Proven results in building strong peer level relationships Account handling and assisting sales group
• Experience with customer interaction
• Familiarity with mobile content and streaming video
• Basic Windows/Linux system administration knowledge.
• Good verbal/written skillsCompensation & Equity position will be based on experience and qualifications. If interested in this opportunity please send resume and qualification via email to walz@u-turnmediagroup.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
listing jobs U-Turn Media Group New York New York USA
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Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:41:12 -0500 - ONLINE RECRUITMENT VIDEOS HELP TO REDUCE HIRING CYCLE FOR MOBILE RECRUITERS
ONLINE RECRUITMENT VIDEOS HELP TO REDUCE HIRING CYCLE FOR MOBILE RECRUITERS
By MobileWirelessJobs / MobileContentJobs
March 2007NEW YORK – Perhaps Mobile Recruiters are too savvy. They are always ahead of the curve. Perhaps they aren't too sensitive to the complex labor issues surrounding candidate online recruitment videos as a pre-screening tool. Perhaps they are simply too desperate to reduce the hiring cycle for sourcing qualified candidates with essential skill sets. Whatever the reason, online recruitment videos are here to stay and the early adopters have already begun to reap the rewards.
The value, creation and distribution of video content certainly have exploded since the footprint of YouTube took shape on the Internet landscape. What began as a simple and perhaps naïve marriage of messaging and placement has more recently become an online recruitment marketing mouthpiece for brand-centric recruitment ad agencies and tech savvy candidates in the ever competitive war on talent. It is no longer sufficient to simply film yourself or your company and throw it online – you now must craft your recruitment message effectively and deliver some punch as well.
Since 1999 and before YouTube existed, the phrase “Video Resume” was used as the universal term to mean any online video that contained content related to jobs or hiring. “Yes, in fact, the phrase was such a ridiculous term anyway because the content never truly represented a true resume nor its method of distribution,” says Rob Salerno, President of HROnlineMarketing.com, the online talent acquisition and interactive human resources marketing consulting arm of Cinnamon Entertainment Group LLC. “What it really became, for a short while at least, was a gadget for candidates and (to a lesser extent) employers to film themselves with a camcorder and pass it around as though it were a sophisticated form of promotion.”
In short, these videos toiled in the wild west of online recruitment. Only the most adventurous candidates and so-called “cutting edge” employers used online recruitment video content as a lead generation tool (i.e. job offers). The most famous of which was the video resume of Aleksey Vayner, the Yale student who had applied for a position at the investment bank UBS using his piece entitled “Impossible Is Nothing.” Instead, Mr. Vayner became the poster child for poor organization and unfocused messaging that had plagued online recruitment videos as a pre-applicant tool.
“So what did we learn from that?” asked Salerno. “Well, I think we concluded a few things. First, online recruitment videos are a legitimate medium of recruitment communication because many people took notice including the NY Times. Second, if you deliver a convoluted message no one will understand what recruitment need you are seeking to address. Third, in order to compare candidates equally they must be pre-screened using the same criteria across the board or you will see large variances in the content and therefore poor assessment benchmarking.”
The question then begs: who are the actual early adopters? “So far, aside from a small number of firms, this level of candidate pre-screening assessment is quite frankly being done outside of the HR organization by a few renegade staffing and hiring managers,” Salerno confirmed. “In most cases, the first contact is from a manager explaining that they have a lot of candidates that they want to connect with to interview and very little time to do it in and want to use someone like us” says Ryan Money, CEO of HireVue, a leading provider of video interviewing, and usually “after the test is when we get pushed through the organization which is why we welcome pilots.”
Its not surprising, though, that Mobile recruiters have asked and accepted online recruitment video content from several available distributors (including MobileWirelessJobs.com) and have mainly conducted their business largely at home and during non-business hours, particularly by those companies based in the US. “We kind of laugh about it actually. We picture these recruiters receiving the links to this content at home in the middle of the night, behind a secret trap door in the basement, where they can quietly and privately scout the latest talent without big brother’s knowledge,” Salerno remarked. Kind of like Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) scouting the Soviet Union in the movie ‘Miracle’ for the 1980 US Olympic Hockey team.
So what then is the primary reason why HR feels uncomfortable with this technology? “Right now, it seems HR believes they will have a compliance cow if any recruiter or hiring manager knowingly and officially participates in this method of candidate pre-screening because it is perceived to possibly give some candidates an advantage over others,” Salerno added. Thus, companies like HireVue have necessitated that candidate video assessment be standardized across the board using the same criteria, screening and selection methodology in order to counteract any possible advantage some candidates might have over others.
Perhaps it goes almost without saying that many US companies today fear the use of online candidate videos due to the possibility of a discrimination suit. The rest of the world may not harbor the same fear, but US companies still show that concern even though it's slowly waning. Mobile recruiters, though, have wasted little time and have already successfully recruited several candidates through MobileWirelessJobs. It's probably not a coincidence that most of these companies aren’t US based.
Yet, if the goal of leveraging online recruitment video during the candidate assessment phase is to reduce the hiring cycle and costs, then the tool should no longer be considered a luxury communication gadget. The less time a hiring manager or recruiter can assess a candidate and make a decision, the quicker they can make an offer and recruit someone. “The hiring cycle is already short for senior level candidates (especially those with hard-to-find skill sets), but the hard-to-find candidates aren’t necessarily the best target group for this tool in my opinion,” Salerno mentioned. “I believe this medium works best for narrowing down a long list of similar yet suitable candidates all the while maintaining the focus on addressing specific recruiting needs.”
This does not mean, however, that online video recruitment works best for recent college grads, for instance, which tend to fit that description. “Not necessarily. It would work well at all levels,” Salerno replied, “It just means that when candidates of similar skill sets and experience reach a saturation point in the hiring market then online recruitment videos can help you to narrow the list.”
The inherent fear for some recruiters is that these online recruitment videos could possibly eliminate some potential top performers by accident because they don’t film well. “Exactly. That’s why we want to educate our clients that they should use this medium as a piece of the pre-applicant mix, not the entire process," Salerno added. "It’s equivalent to a college admissions department immediately rejecting a kid because his SAT or ACT scores weren't high enough. If you are a good recruiter you should look at the total sum of all the parts before making that call.”
But where do employer online recruitment videos fit in this process? Employers have long since begun to podcast online recruitment videos in an effort to attract passive candidates. Only in a few cases, though, have companies been praised for creating effective HR online marketing campaigns for doing so. “Thus far, Google has the best employer video I’ve seen on the market. Their message is succinct, hosted by someone in operations (i.e. an engineer that most candidates can relate to) and includes a few comments from one of the co-founders with a call to action at the end,” Salerno cited.
Too often, employer online recruitment videos have looked and felt like online corporate brochures. “That is the wrong approach. If the message is too stiff with very little insight as to what candidates can expect from day one, it will come across as being insincere and severely polished, " Salerno continued. "Yes, you want senior management involved but only to the extent that they can be effective recruiters who can deliver compelling reasons why qualified candidates should apply. Anything less will feel like a cheap commercial.”
In sum, online recruitment videos are a two way street. Candidate online recruitment videos must address specific employer recruitment needs through a common evaluation process; Employer online recruitment videos must be proactive with effective and succinct recruitment messaging in order to convert passive candidates into qualified applicants. While less than 10% of all mobile recruiters have thus far successfully used this medium as a candidate pre-screening tool or have since created savvy employer online recruitment videos, these firms are still well ahead of the curve. However, as we move forward in this new age of online recruiting, we expect this trend to reach close to a quarter of all mobile wireless companies in the next year.
MobileContent Careers is the monthly eNewsletter of MobileWirelessJobs. Each issue contains one or more HR interviews or HR Stories in the mobile content and wireless industries. These article help our candidates learn more about the companies listed and hiring trends trends listed on MobileWirelessJobs beyond what can be found in a job posting. Our research has shown that employers who participate in our HR interview receive a much greater resume response for their time and effort.
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:19:51 -0500 - CAREFUL REVIEWS AND INVESTMENT IN EMPLOYEE TRAINING LEADS TO HIGH RETENTION RATES AT STATERA
CAREFUL REVIEWS AND INVESTMENT IN EMPLOYEE TRAINING LEADS TO HIGH RETENTION RATES AT STATERA
By MobileWirelessJobs / MobileContentJobs
March 2007
As part of our HR Q&A interview series, MobileWirelessJobs recently caught up with Statera's Katherine Riofta to learn more about her company's online talent acquisition practices. The HR Q&A series is a featured column in MobileContent Careers. MWJ= MobileWirelessJobs.com; ST= Statera.MWJ: What techniques does your company use to retain employees?
ST: Salaried consultants participate in quarterly and annual reviews, here is where most feedback is given. This feedback is then analyzed and crafted to keep employees happy with currents engagement or future engagements.
MWJ: What types of training programs does your company have?
ST: Statera has several internal and external training programs. Internally Statera has a monthly business and technical program called Xport. Xport is given the second Tuesday of every month for any one who would like to attend. These training programs range from Statera’s methodology on business value to interoperability (XLM SOAP Web Method). Externally Statera offers sales, technical and management training. Statera will also participate in purchasing of technical books for private library open to all employees.
MWJ: What exercises outside the office are used to improve employee morale?
ST: Statera currently has several outside sports/activities teams such as: Dodge ball, Basketball, Bowling and Skiing. Statera also participates in many company sponsored functions such as holiday parties, potlucks and quarterly meetings. Statera will also give out several quarterly and annual awards at these events.
MWJ: Do you accept resumes from job seekers in other geographic locations outside your office locations? If so, what amount?
ST: Yes, Statera does participate in relocation if necessary. Statera will look at each situation on a case by case basis for relocation.
MWJ: What sort of workman’s comp plan do you have?
ST: Each state does participate in a workman’s comp plan, we ask that a 24 hours notice be given after being hurt on the job.
MWJ: Is your company a supporter of affirmative action?
ST: Yes, Statera is a supporter of affirmative action and EEOC.
MWJ: What is your compensation plan?
ST: Statera has two types of compensations plans. Hourly employees are give a hourly rate in which they receive for compensation. Salary employees are give a salary and a bonus plan determined by specific metrics each quarter.
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Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:12:05 -0500 - USAconnectors.com: J2ME Developer Software Engineer, San Diego, CA
J2ME Developer, Software Engineer
The location is: Southern California (San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco)
Responsibilities:
• Work as a key member of a software development team responsible for creating new mobile games
• Porting existing games to new and legacy handsets
• Provide post-launch support, including bug-fixes, enhancements and edits
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively on-site at tier-one Mobile Games Companies
Required Qualifications:
• Must be available as a Consultant. This is a Consulting Position, typically on-site in Southern California, not a full-time position.
• Have 3+ years of hands-on experience with demonstrated proficiency in Java.
• Practical knowledge of wireless handsets, especially BREW application debugging issues and their workarounds.
• A good understanding of wireless technologies including BREW, J2ME, WAP, SMS, MMS, wireless networks etc.
• Have 2+ years of MIDP experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with Multi-threaded, TCP/IP network programming
• Familiarity with optional J2MEpackages and JSRs.
• BS/MS Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to excel under pressure, work in a fast paced environment and hit the ground running.To apply, please email your resume, indicating Job Code J-01 to:
jobs@usaconnectors.comAbout USAconnectors.com
USAconnectors.com is a new, customer focused Mobile Consulting Company, placing Engineers, Developers and Project Managers into key positions at the top Mobile Publishers and and Mobile Games Companies. Our contracts range from short term to multi-year, typically on-site throughout Southern California. Some positions are off-site.
• We specialize in providing BREW and J2ME Developers and top quality Producers for the Mobile Industry.
• Our focus is currently to provide services in California.For more information please visit our website:
http://www.usaconnectors.comAn Equal Opportunity Employer.
listing jobs USAconnectors.com San Diego California USA
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Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:44:45 -0500 - USAconnectors.com: BREW Developer Software Engineer, San Diego, CA
BREW Developer, Software Engineer
The location is Southern California (San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco)Responsibilities:
• Work as a key member of a software development team responsible for creating new mobile games
• Porting existing games to new and legacy handsets
• Provide post-launch support, including bug-fixes, enhancements and edits
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively on-site at tier-one Mobile Games CompaniesRequired Qualifications:
• Must be available as a Consultant. This is a Consulting Position, typically on-site in Southern California, not a full-time position.
• Have 3+ years experience in C/C++ developing applications for wireless handsets or related devices in BREW.
• Practical knowledge of wireless handsets, especially BREW application debugging issues and their workarounds.
• A good understanding of wireless technologies including BREW, J2ME, WAP, SMS, MMS, wireless networks etc.
• Experience with 3D, networked games, databases, server side programming are all preferred.
• Experience with software development methodologies, source code control and bug tracking systems; CVS, Bugzilla, etc.
• BS/MS Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to excel under pressure, work in a fast paced environment and hit the ground running.To apply, please email your resume, indicating Job Code B-01 to:
jobs@usaconnectors.comAbout USAconnectors.com
USAconnectors.com is a new, customer focused Mobile Consulting Company, placing Engineers, Developers and Project Managers into key positions at the top Mobile Publishers and and Mobile Games Companies. Our contracts range from short term to multi-year, typically on-site throughout Southern California. Some positions are off-site.
• We specialize in providing BREW and J2ME Developers and top quality Producers for the Mobile Industry.
• Our focus is currently to provide services in California.For more information please visit our website:
http://www.usaconnectors.comAn Equal Opportunity Employer.
listing jobs USAconnectors.com San Diego California USA
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Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:29:22 -0500 - FunMobility: Lead QA Engineer Mobile Technology, Pleasanton, CA
HITS Engineer
We are seeking an "experienced Lead" Mobile Engineer with a passion for quality to participate in the development efforts for FunMobility’s next generation wireless applications. We are a very successful wireless content and application company building best-of-breed wireless applications.
Job Description:
In this role you will be responsible for working with and leading other J2ME engineers in an exciting, frenetic, and challenging environment, where tasks are schedule driven and goal oriented.You will be required to work closely with development staff and other cross functional teams, for gathering requirements, specifications to help develop, design, and test mobile and web based applications. All candidates must be able Identify and clearly communicate strategies to team, review and report progress, status, and coverage, and meet completion and delivery milestones that are defined.
Job Requirements:
• 5+ years of Software development experience with a thorough understanding of QA methodology
• Experience in a commercial software environment
• 1+ years experience leading projects and overseeing Junior Engineers
• Experience testing wireless applications REQUIRED (J2ME)
• A solid background in software testing techniques, methodologies, and networking is essential.
• Experience with a minimum of two of the following: J2EE, XML JavaScript, J2ME, Python or Perl and HTML
• Experience with application submissions to wireless carriers and NTSL highly desired
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Must Write correct and clear reports
• Outstanding attention to detail required
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills required
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases a plus
• Strong experience in real-world operations of wireless technologies preferred
• Must be customer-oriented
• Must have and demonstrate a Can Do attitude and be a team playerFunMobility delivers a unique mobile entertainment experience by providing applications and services that enable creativity, personalization, and community-building. FunMobility's FLEX Mobile Application Platform* enables custom applications that work within a carrier's existing mobile services offering, providing carriers with unparalleled flexibility, greater reliability, and faster time-to-market.
FunMobility provides carriers with some of the industry's most popular and successful mobile applications, including Wallpaper Universe*, America's Best Mobile Pix*, Ringtones Universe*, TrueTones Universe*, Mobile Comics Network*, Personalized Wallpaper*, and FunMobility Animated Greetings*.
FunMobility's mobile applications and services are distributed through major carriers across the globe. FunMobility has achieved an industry reputation for innovation and reliability, and is considered one of the industry's most creative wireless entertainment companies.
FunMobility offers competitive salaries, excellent medical benefits, matching 401(k), and profit sharing, many catered lunches, and much more. With offices in Pleasanton and San Jose.
To apply, please send your MS Word resume, indicating position of interest and salary requirements to:
jobs@funmobility.comAbout FunMobility
FunMobility delivers a unique mobile entertainment experience by providing applications and services that enable creativity, personalization, and community-building. FunMobility's FLEX Mobile Application Platform is comprised of interchangeable modules featuring content, applications, and services supported by proprietary implementation technology. These modules can be deployed as a complete solution, or as stand-alone components that work within a carrier's existing mobile services offering, providing carriers with unparalleled flexibility, greater reliability, and faster time-to-market. FunMobility provides carriers with some of the industries most popular and successful mobile applications, including Wallpaper Universe, America's Best Mobile Pix, Ringtones Universe TrueTones Universe, Mobile Comics Network, Personalized Wallpaper, and FunMobility Animated Greetings. FunMobility's mobile applications and services are distributed through major carriers across the globe, including, Verizon Wireless, Alltel, Sprint PCS, U.S. Cellular, Cingular Wireless, and many others. FunMobility media partners include Dreamworks, United Media, Major League Baseball, Warner Bros., MTV, Universal Music, EMI, Nickelodeon, and man others. FunMobility has achieved an industry reputation for creativity, innovation and reliability, and is considered one of the industry's most unique wireless entertainment companies. For more information, please visit http://www.FunMobility.com.listing jobs FunMobility 94588 Pleasanton California USA
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Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:28:15 -0500 - Smart Reply: Mobile Application Developer, Irvine, CA
Mobile Application Developer
Smart Reply
Irvine, CAWe are seeking a mobile and messaging application developer with experience designing and developing highly available and scalable and multi-threaded applications. This position will have a heavy concentration of mobile and messaging technologies so experience with any or all of the following technologies is huge: SMS, MMS, WAP, LBS, BREW, VXML, WURFL, WALL or J2ME. This developer should feel comfortable with all aspects of development including requirements gathering, documentation, design, coding, and testing. Candidate should have understanding of current best practices and tools, design patterns, and experience with agile development methods.
You will be in a unique position serving as primary technical project lead, designier and coder. You will have access to other developer resources as needed for implementing an ever growing list of enhancements and modules. You must have sound experience developing object oriented multi-tiered applications. Our development environment consists of a Microsoft .Net / SQL Server platform. You will be working in a fun and creative environment allowing you to maximize your talents and creativity. You will be making a solid impact on the organization.
Requirements:
• 3-5 yrs C# programming language fluency
• 5-10 yrs object oriented application design
• 2-4 yrs developming mobile or messaging applications
• Understanding of SQL Server capabilities
• Skilled in the use of SQL Server
• XML, XSD, and XSLT
• Requirements gathering, documentation
• Use Case Analysis
• Happy and friendly demeanorTo apply, please send resume including position of interest and salary requirements to: itjobs@smartreply.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
listing jobs Smart Reply Irvine California USA
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Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:13:44 -0500 - Virgin Mobile: DBA Manager, Walnut Creek, CA
DBA Manager
Virgin Mobile
Walnut Creek, CAThe DBA Manager will provide tactical leadership in support of the introduction and ongoing evolution of technological capabilities and processes that facilitate data storage, audit and information exchange, reporting, metrics and analysis. This role is designed to expedite business response to changing market conditions and ensures compliance to IS standards.
You will push for maintaining our DB systems in top condition for our ever-evolving, mission critical, 24/7 environment and for the extraction of customer data metrics. You will incorporate these key learnings into the products/offers we develop in the future; and as a leader, you will be required to facilitate the understanding of the business objectives to the employees you mentor.
The position entails the following:
• Ensure operational responsiveness of the Oracle Database and support the Data Warehousing function including the generation of timely results that support high quality business decisions.
• Define and lead business critical and ad hoc database and data warehouse projects requiring direct interface with VMU corporate management and the application of an advanced understanding business processes and statistical modeling.
• Manage operational activities to support development, implementation and maintenance of the database including: data analysis and modeling, meta data definitions, extraction, transformation and information access; and set-up of knowledge communities.
• Manage a team of Oracle DBA’s, working closely with oracle developers, architects, ETL and BI experts
• Negotiate information management and technology requirements and deliverables with directors, managers, and user champions and ensure that data warehouse resources are deployed to meet commitments.
• Manage enterprise architecture planning and standards activities
• Ensure that VMU’s information and application access security policy is followed.
• Maintain the enterprise architecture strategy and technology plans.
• Monitor standards for the technical environment and proactively implement action plans to redirect non-conforming areas.
• Concurrently manage multiple technology initiatives.
• Assist the Director to provide consultation and advice to VMU’s management and Executive team on technology trends and issues as needed.
• Establish and ensure that quality standards for data warehouse output are maintained.
• Participate in the adoption of global standards and methodologies for software development.You’ll need 7–10 years database experience, including specific management knowledge with enterprise database and data warehouse initiatives working with cross functional and offshore teams. Direct experience managing a small team of developers is a must.
Experience with project management, systems development life cycle, data or application architecture is needed and the ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects of significant size and complexity is key.
Its a big plus if you have experience with 2 or more of the following skills: Oracle 9i-10g DBA, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, Oracle Portal, Oracle Discoverer, OWB, SAS and PL/SQL.
Join America’s fastest growing youth wireless service. Join Virgin Mobile USA.
About our Team
Being a Virgin company, you can be sure we're different. Our teams work hard, but we enjoy what we do. We're always on the lookout for talented performers to add to our team. Joining our company is not for the "faint at heart" we work harder than the average cog at one of those monolithic and slow companies things here happen at the speed of light in a lean and hungry environment that is not a fit for everyone. You should enjoy a faced-paced joint with super-smart people who stop at nothing to provide customers with quality, value, innovation, and edgy fun.Employee Benefits
Our competitive pay comes with Annual Bonus; fully vested 401K match; Paid Vacation; Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage; Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance; Health Care, Dependent Care & Transportation FSA. Start your job with a Cool new Virgin Mobile phone and Top up $$ to enjoy the experience. You also get Virgin group benefits like discounts on Virgin Atlantic & Virgin Megastore!For details and to apply, visit: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VIRGINMOBILEUSA&cws=1&rid=596
Want to know more? Visit www.virginmobileusa.com
Virgin Mobile USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is eager to hire bright and talented folks of all shapes and sizes.
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Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:30:32 -0500 - Virgin Mobile: Mobile Devices Manager, Walnut Creek, CA
Manager, Mobile Devices
Business Unit: Handset Planning
Job Level: Manager
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Employment Type: Full Time Regular
Travel Required: 20-30%Handsets are the core vehicle to deliver VMU's branded experience to the customer, and in turn, the accessories are a key driver that augments the handsets. In other words—no handsets/accessories, means no Virgin Mobile! This position sits on the front lines of projecting the VMU brand both with our supplier partners and our customers as VMU strives to deliver a compelling experience on the mobile device front. A ton of external relationship management with both handset and accessory vendors is at the heart of the job. You will also have the ability to create special edition handsets and accessories for specific marketing programs.
The Mobile Devices Manager will team to define the handset roadmap, work with handset OEM's, and communicate market trends within the organization. You are responsible for the overall direction of the VMU accessory program, including complete ownership of the indirect program at retail and responsibility for working with the sales and marketing teams in ensuring the direct channel is equipped with all the right accessories in support of the handset lineup.
The three areas break down like this:
Handset Roadmaps
• Gathering, compiling data from vendors and then communicating to VMU cross-functional groups to develop the handset roadmap
• Communicate information with appropriate key internal and external constituents
• Based on cost, handset margin, subsidy, make recommendations to handset team and senior management on appropriate handset selections to help fill slots in the roadmap
• Coordinate ongoing supplier meetings, including vendor trade shows
• Manage all strategic supplier relations
• Manage special projects around creating special edition handsets
• Ensure that vendor responses are aligned with VMU Handset RequirementsContract Management and Compliance
• Work with the Director/VP Mobile Devices to ensure the accuracy of and ongoing compliance with our vendor Master Purchase AgreementsAccessories Program Management
• Work with internal teams to determine the overall accessory strategy
• Responsible for end-to-end accessory business including sourcing, distribution and licensing agreements
• Work with key internal and external associates in launching new and innovative products targeted to the youth consumer segment
• Develop and present handset and accessory recommendations to senior leadership
• Track third party VMU licensing fees
• Launch accessories for direct channel launch
• Ensure accessories are available at retail for new product launchesKey in this position is exceptional interpersonal skills, as the success of this position is largely determined by the ability to work closely with others and gain their buy-in with often difficult requests. Additionally, you must be able to raise flags and clearly articlutate any gaps.
Come with 5+ years of experience in the wireless industry with an understanding of products and channel distribution with special emphasis on handsets and accessories. You’ll need a broad understanding of handset technologies, feature-set trade-offs, and be able to synthesize roadmap information for internal/external entities. You will have the ability to wear a ‘buyers’ hat, and be attentive to the details. You should also have project management experience. A technical background can only help here as well!
You must be highly energized, and enjoy engaging others. Independent thinkers who can reach his/her own conclusions in a quick and reasoned manner is really what’s needed here. You should be able to deftly drive decision making to ensure that products and projects move forward in a simple yet business savvy way.
Join America’s fastest growing youth wireless service. Join Virgin Mobile USA.
About our Team
Being a Virgin company, you can be sure we're different. Our teams work hard, but we enjoy what we do. We're always on the lookout for talented performers to add to our team. Joining our company is not for the "faint at heart" we work harder than the average cog at one of those monolithic and slow companies things here happen at the speed of light in a lean and hungry environment that is not a fit for everyone. You should enjoy a faced-paced joint with super-smart people who stop at nothing to provide customers with quality, value, innovation, and edgy fun.Employee Benefits
Our competitive pay comes with Annual Bonus; fully vested 401K match; Paid Vacation; Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage; Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance; Health Care, Dependent Care & Transportation FSA. Start your job with a Cool new Virgin Mobile phone and Top up $$ to enjoy the experience. You also get Virgin group benefits like discounts on Virgin Atlantic & Virgin Megastore!For details and to apply, visit: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VIRGINMOBILEUSA&cws=1&rid=43
Want to know more? Visit www.virginmobileusa.com
Virgin Mobile USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is eager to hire bright and talented folks of all shapes and sizes.
listing jobs Virgin Mobile Walnut Creek California USA
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