IT opportunities with Michael

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Improve Content and Manage internal website (SharePoint) • Design and Manage external website for purpose of publicly sharing project data • Develop and Maintain data streams between internal and external websites, dashboards & databases (Skire/P6) • Create complex technical graphic information including: reports, presentations and other visual communications as needed Required Qualifications: • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in design, visual communications, or technical communications • Must possess working knowledge of current web languages in order to design, development and manage internal and external websites • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, SharePoint and/or other productivity software • Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of layout and design • Must be detail oriented and capable of communicating on a technical level • Must be capable of combining technical details, creative thinking, and artistic skills to create and visually communicate ideas and messages to specific audiences • Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, organizational and customer service skills Preferred Skills/Qualifications: • Membership in visual communication, or related professional organizations   Role Type: 1+year contract Feel free to contact me at [email protected] (you can attach your resume and preferred rate) or call 317-687-3275 if you’re interested in learning more details.

I've put a lot of tips on the blog about improving your resume but I haven't mentioned much about cover letters. In certain industries I feel the cover letter can be just as important if not more so important than a good resume. Typically as a recruiter, I'm writing brief cover letters for every candidate I work with as a compliment to a hiring manager seeking to employ someone. I ran across some interesting tips today that may help you refine your own cover letter or get started on a new one! Click the pic to link over to commpro and give it a read! What sorts of cover letter tips have helped you land a job?

Role Title: PHP-JavaScript Jr. Developer Job Description Looking for a Junior Developer to assist in software development of a custom platform that allows small businesses to text, email, and post updates to social media with ease, in one user friendly web platform. This role will be closely involved with all areas of the application both front end and back end. Job Requirements: Experience in coding/architecting web applications Knowledge of web application programming (PHP) Experience integrating with multiple API’s in web applications Knowledge and experience with JavaScript, (Backbone framework) Knowledge of OOP or Object Oriented Programming Knowledge of JQuery Feel free to contact me at [email protected] (you can attach your resume and preferred rate) or call 317-687-3275 if you’re interested in learning more details.

Great link here from lifehack.org with a shortlist of great applications for your desktop/laptop use. Some are for entertainment while others have the potential to increase productivity. Click the picture to link over and check them out! What kinds of applications do you use that you feel are "essential"?

Feel free to contact me at [email protected] (you can attach your resume and preferred rate) or call 317-687-3275 if you’re interested in learning more details.

Feel free to contact me at [email protected] (you can attach your resume and preferred rate) or call 317-687-3275 if you’re interested in learning more details.

Great find today for those seeking to refine their resume. These tips from about.com are a really helpful way to help your resume to stand out from the crowd. Click the pic to link over and check it out! What ways have you crafted your resume to stand out among the rest?

Great article today that points out the potential of scaring away employers with your current LinkedIn profile. Click the pic to link over and check out these great tips to turn you into a LinkedIn all-star! How does your current profile compare?

Feel free to contact me at [email protected] (you can attach your resume and preferred rate) or call 317-687-3275 if you’re interested in learning more details.

I stumbled across a GREAT article today for job interviewees today. Some concrete strategies for when you're hit with the interview classic, "Why should we hire you?" Click the picture to link over and give it a read then let me know...why should someone hire you?

I ran across an article today encouraging interviewers to think out of the box with their interview questions in order to gauge quick thinking and overall cultural fit with their organization. As someone who interviews potential employees often, I find this to be a quite useful attitude to help determine the best of the best. What's the strangest interview question you've ever heard?

Feel free to contact me at [email protected] (you can attach your resume and preferred rate) or call 317-687-3275 if you’re interested in learning more details.

Entrepreneur.com put out a great article about why you should avoid eating your lunch at your desk (and not just because it might smell!). There are some really beneficial effects detailed here to finding a quiet place to eat. Click the pic to give it a read. Where do you eat your work lunch and why?

Feel free to contact me at [email protected] (you can attach your resume and preferred rate) or call 317-687-3275 if you’re interested in learning more details.

Today's post is inspired by a friend of mine who told me he was down about his current line of work. Forbes has a great article with several tips on how to turn a job you hate into a job you love. Click the picture to link over and give it a read. Do you work at a job you love? Share your stories. How did you land your job or how did you turn things around to make your current job your dream job?

Feel free to contact me at [email protected] (you can attach your resume and preferred rate) or call 317-687-3275 if you’re interested in learning more details.

Lifehacker.com recently put up "Ten Simple Things You Can Do To Be Happier, Backed By Science."  What I really loved about this article was that a lot of these tips (even the excersise!) can be done during the work day.  Click Happy Emperor Kuzco to link and give it a read.  Would you add any techniques that help you center yourself during a stressful work day?