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2010-12-25T08:08:00.000-08:00

When Santa Feels Rotten This is What He Does...

2010-12-23T21:56:00.000-08:00

He gives away more FREE stuff!

So to keep the Grinch at bay, I'm doing my part for the wireless geeks out there who need some top-level reading material one day before Christmas. And, for the Recruiters out there, we've got something even better.

Today through January 10th, we're giving away one (1) FREE Job Posting per member, to the entire Recruiting community! It’s simple: just click the link below and use this discount code when checking out: ‘wirexmas’ ~ then, snag your job posting and put that $150 back in your pocket (here’s the link):

http://www.wirelesshires.com/page/pricing-faqs

And if you’d like to start the New Year as a WirelessHires.com ‘Featured Employer,’ now’s the time to raise your hand! Click this link for details:

http://www.wirelesshires.com/page/become-featured-emp

Now, for the technically-savvy, we have five (5) new FREE resources to share the Holiday <3. Just grab an egg nog, click, download, and read!

1) Video is HUGE (the understatement of the holiday):

You can’t afford to sit on this one. This white paper discusses the approaches to creating a scalable, intelligent, distributed video infrastructure to support the requirements of today’s video-enabled organizations.

Click Here: http://tinyurl.com/videoenabledorg

2) Revitalizing Healthcare Delivery with Mobile Communications (Part 1)

In < 3 minutes, 35 seconds you can pour over this white paper which examines the ways that wireless technology and mobile communications enhance the efficiency and quality of institutional healthcare.

Click Here: http://tinyurl.com/hcarewirelesscomm

3) Secure Smartphone Apps: The Next Generation
Have you been naughty or nice? It’s a secret, right? But this is no secret: Smartphone’s are taking over the corporate world and making employees more productive. But what kind of risk are they posing to your corporate network? Don’t be naughty ... …RESPECT the network!

Click Here: http://tinyurl.com/sphoneapps-nextgen

4) CIO’s Guide to Mobile Apps
On a playing field where wireless solutions are no longer about gaining an edge, but about keeping up with the competition, Mobile Apps are King! Download this white paper and learn how to build a business case for an enterprise wide mobile workforce.

Click Here: http://tinyurl.com/mobileappsBB

5). 163 Companies Can’t Be Wrong! (or can they):
Multi-Site/Campus-Area Wireless LANs (Best Practices)
This research study investigates industry best practices for multi-site and campus-area Wireless LANs (WLANs), based on a recent survey of 163 organizations. Get your hands on the facts!

Click Here: http://tinyurl.com/wirelesslans163

I hope you enjoy the freebies!

On behalf of Tommy Houran and the rest of the WirelessHires.com crew, here’s wishing everyone a happy, safe, and productive Holiday Season!

And stay tuned - 2011 is going to be incredible.

Cheers,

Mitch Mayers
Wireless Recruiter
WirelessHires.com

4 great FREE Resources!

2010-12-22T15:51:00.000-08:00

4 great FREE resources...it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

3 days left until Christmas, so it's a great time to get something ...FREE! Here’s four terrific eBooks and White Papers - just click, register (you'll only have to do this once), and download!

1. “Mobile Social Networking: The New Ecosystem” – Mobile Social Networks of the future give users nearly unlimited choice over how they choose to share and consume info. Download this paper to learn how the new ecosystem is changing the way our handhelds integrate voice, data, and video tools in to our everyday life.

Click here: http://tinyurl.com/27ortek

2. “Telework: A Look at the Evolving Marketplace of Remote Communications and Collaboration Technologies” – An increasingly mobile workforce demands that companies find efficient means of remote communications and increased opportunities for collaboration. Download this paper to discover how some companies are utilizing video conferencing technologies to change the way they do business – globally.

Click here: http://tinyurl.com/23jdgrb

3. “The CIO's Guide to Fixed Mobile Convergence” – As the mobile workforce bears down on 100 million people, it’s safe to say that “mobile” has transformed our business world. Download the paper that’s known as the CIO’s Bible forFixed Mobile Convergence and find out how to get the best out of your mobile workforce.

Click here: http://tinyurl.com/29u99bl

4. "IP Phones" – If you have questions, this is your free resource for every single detail you need to know about IP Phones. Bonus: it includes every question you need to ask before you buy.

Click here: http://tinyurl.com/28me922

Coming soon: a special announcement from WirelessHires.com about new features and cool technologies in 2011!

Here's wishing everyone a happy, safe and productive Holiday season!

Cheers,
Mitch Mayers
Wireless Recruiter
www.WirelessHires.com

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2009-09-02T20:18:00.000-07:00

Lead Warehouse Engineer - Hot Web 2.0 Company (Newton, MA)

2008-12-22T17:20:00.000-08:00

If you are interested in joining a super-hot Web 2.0 company with great people in an exciting industry, please send a resume and cover letter to dennis@wirelessjobs.com.

Extra bonus: If you've worked at either Google, VistaPrint, Lycos, or Monster, you've got a leg up on the competition.

The Lead Warehouse Engineer is part of a small Warehouse team at this company in South Boston (MA). The Data Warehouse is a critical component of the overall technology architecture. He/She will have an opportunity to make an impact and should be excited about being part of the team that makes a difference to the daily lives of our consumers in other parts of the organization, such as Sales, Marketing, Content and Engineering.

This engineer will act as the technical lead/architect of the 12 terabyte data warehouse system. This position requires that the engineer roll up their sleeves and write code. This is NOT a design and blue sky only role.
The qualified individual will have a proven track record delivering high quality results, while thriving in a quickly paced environment.

Responsibilities:
- Techincal direction for the following warehouse systems
- Core relational warehouse database
- Microsoft Analysis Services
- Microsoft Reporting Services
- ETL system currently used to populate core warehouse
- Ensuring warehouse systems are in place to deal with our explosive growth
- Leading and mentoring other members of the team
- Work with the team on items such as DBA related work, cube creation, and maintenance, ongoing optimization of the existing data structures, creating user friendly reporting systems
- Help in developing SSIS Packages, scripts, programs, and schemas to facilitate data movement and cleansing for both internal systems and external data feeds
- Maintain and monitor all the warehouse systems to ensure their proper operation, performance, and availability
- Responsible for writing reports for different business constituents within the company

Requirements:
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent (MS a plus)
- 3+ years of experience on SQL Server 2000/2005. Experience with other relational databases is a plus.
- Warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, star schema
- 2+ years of experience with very large data warehouses including design and tuning
- SQL Server Analysis Services - 2005 OLAP experience including design and deployment of complex cubes
- Proficiency in Transact-SQL (SQL Server 2005 specific), complex queries, stored procedures, fu nctions and other related system objects
- Proficiency in SQL tuning, understanding optimization (index types, search arguments, covered indexes, etc.)
- SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- Organized, self-motivator, great communicator and detail oriented
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Sense of humor and good people rapport
- Ability to deal with the pressure of juggling lots of tasks
- Ability to prioritize or learn how to shift projects quickly
- Experience as a programmer in a JAVA/.NET technologies (C#, VB) environment is a definite plus
- Exposure to SharePoint
- Exposure to Performance Point Server 2007
- Exposure to Ominiture / Visual Sciences

Guerrilla Job Search BootCamp (only 11 spots left!)

2008-10-26T14:52:00.000-07:00

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You'll agree - the time it takes to read the post will be worth the investment of your time once you land the job of your dreams. It always is.

Do it.

HOT Wireless Jobs

2008-10-17T06:43:00.001-07:00

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2008-10-10T21:59:00.001-07:00

T-Mobile: Featured Employer @ WirelessJobs.com

2008-09-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

T-Mobile USA is the featured employer this month @ WirelessJobs.com.

Click on the logo to check out what's going down at T-Mo:

Senior Client Software Developer - Symbian Lead (Boingo)

2008-09-28T07:19:00.001-07:00

Boingo Wireless, Inc. - Westwood, CA 90024

Apply for this job by visiting the Boing Career Center. Follow this link to apply directly for this position.

Come work at Boingo Wireless™, the hottest start-up in the wireless industry, where we're searching for the most elite professionals to join our stellar team. This is an unrivaled opportunity, the chance to work alongside the smartest people in the industry and create a lasting impact on the world. At Boingo™, we're creating the next phase of the Internet, which is wireless and as ubiquitous as the air we breathe -- and as invigorating as the ocean breeze blowing into our sun-drenched Westwood office.

If you feel you have what it takes to be on the superstar Boingo team, please review our description below and submit your resume.

SENIOR CLIENT SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, SYMBIAN LEAD
The Senior Software Client Developer will be responsible for developing Boingo's award-winning client software, including architecture design, development, documentation, and maintenance of our WLAN (Wi-Fi) software clients for consumer and partner use.

Responsibilities:

Hands-on client software architecture and development

Application design, coding and implementation, including functional specifications. Execution for multiple branded versions in multiple languages on multiple platforms (Windows, Windows Mobile, Mac, Linux, Symbian, etc.)

Requirements:

Extensive experience with Symbian (S60 and/or UIQ) minimum of 5 years

Extensive experience with C++ minimum of 5 years

Experience in development through the entire life-cycle including design, architecture, and implementation

Experience with cross platform development

Highly skilled in the use of object oriented programming techniques

A background in developing client software that has been distributed onto millions of desktops

Proven full life-cycle experience in development of PC and/or PDA based client software, preferably network or communications software, which was commercially released for use by a broad audience and went through at least one upgrade cycle

Platform list will expand to include Linux, Symbian and possibly other embedded devices, so the ability to adapt to new environments is essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate effectively with non-engineers as well as engineers

Experience with unit testing frameworks

Ability to work in a dynamic industry that changes daily

Nice to haves:

Experience with MS Windows Mobile SDKs desired

Experience with project management (scheduling labor, managing deadlines) a plus

BS or MS in CS, or equivalent experience a plus

Location: Westwood, CA

WirelessJobs.com T-Shirt = CTIA Floor Pass

2008-09-09T06:41:00.000-07:00

TechCrunch 50 Finalist

2008-09-09T06:38:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but this is one of the things I look forward to each year.

The TechCrunch folks have whittled down their list of more than 1,000 companies to get down to the final 50 that will present on stage at TechCrunch50 starting later this morning.

A link to the list of 50 finalist is below - also, you can vist the official TechCrunch50 website to watch the presentations live.

Now, wish I had time this morning to dig in to the details of all 50 finalists. Guess that will happen in the wee hours of the night.

Technology Communications Manager - Nokia (Palo Alto, CA)

2008-08-06T17:14:00.001-07:00

You can get the ultimate "dark knight" phone.

Now, get the ultimate job:

Technology Communications Manager
To communicate thought leadership, demonstrated by Nokia in new technology areas by artfully sharing the breadth and depth of the technology and research portfolio of Nokia through creative and engaging storytelling.

Main Responsibility Area
The Technology Communications Manager will take ownership for the development of executive speeches, talking points and web content for the Office of the CTO (OCTO). This person will be responsible for working with the CTO in developing and supporting internally and externally-focused executive communications and marketing programs with the goal of evangelizing awareness and understanding of the company's technology vision, thought leadership and strategy. In addition, the position will be responsible for working cross-functionally within senior research and strategy management of Nokia to ensure engaging Op-ed pieces are being crafted and published by Nokia that drive the technology agenda forward across the industry. This position is a key role within OCTO’s growing Technology Insight & Promotion team, based in Palo Alto, CA..

Responsibilities
• Craft story lines, write and edit speeches, talking points and other communications material for the CTO.
• Assist in the identification of new technology areas, and their associated impact to individuals, industry and Nokia.
• Be the local source of information regarding what is happening in the technology arena in other companies globally that could have a collaborative or competitive impact on the overall direction of Nokia.
• Act as liaison to both strategy and product groups across Nokia to ensure tight integration of outbound messaging.
• Work collaboratively to identify captivating ways of communicating key concepts through graphic visualizations.
• Anticipate internal and external business issues and developments within the industry; use knowledge to focus work and drive improvements

Success Criteria
In order to be successful in this high profile role, you must have superior written and oral communication skills, with a broad-based education and an interest in as many subjects as possible. The ideal candidate will be an avid reader, a confirmed techno geek, will have had direct public speaking and presentation experience of their own, and a proven ability to balance competing demands in a dynamic environment. Finally, to blend well with the team, you should exude contagious energy, and a great sense of humor!

Scope
Individual Contributor - Can readily aggregate, analyze, and articulate concepts and solutions as the communications owner. You will need to routinely work outside of your own technology competence area, heavily leveraging subject matter experts throughout Nokia. Distils big picture into articulate, compelling stories. Makes decisions about and prioritizes own work. - Ensures existing plans are put into operation. Acts with independence and discretion. Develops appropriate solutions. This position will proactively work with other functions within the Corporate Development Office of Nokia, including Corporate Strategy and Communications. He or she will be expected to identify platforms and other opportunities for executive keynotes and networking opportunities. An acclaimed specialist in one area; demonstrates depth/breadth of knowledge/skills in own discipline. Anticipates needs, investigates the underlying causes and identifies short and long term solutions.

Requirements
• Experience engaging directly with and influencing C-level executives
• Demonstrated ability to build a reliable network of contacts and to cultivate relationships across cultural and geographical distances to help achieve fast and exemplary results
• Proven project management experience, preferably creating and executing major communications plans (examples of executive speeches, product launches, media strategies)
• 5-7 years experience in technical marketing
• Direct experience working in and around Silcon Valley technology culture.
• Technical/Engineering Degree, with either an MBA in Marketing or an MS in English/Communications.

Interested?

Email Aimee Cook and give her five great reasons why you are the ultimate "dark knight" candidate for the ultimate job: ext-aimee.cook@nokia.com

Director, Product Development (T-Mobile - Bellevue, WA)

2008-04-29T18:18:00.001-07:00

T-Mobile is recruiting for a very 'cool' position called Director of Product Management for the Connected Life Team in Bellevue, WA.

The Connected Life Team includes “My Faves” (“connecting to the people who matter the most.”). Essentially, they're searching for a person who can leverage a variety of voice and data technology products to solve real customer problems and at the same time, supports the T-Mobile brand promise of enriching personal relationships. This individual must have a passion for social communications and community.

email resume to: tracey.gomora@t-mobile.com

Come Join the WirelessJobs.com Community

2008-04-19T16:38:00.001-07:00

Connect with other wireless professionals...at WirelessJobs.com.

Senior MAC Software Engineer - ZanderMax.com

2008-04-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

Featured Job of the Month:
Salary: Great!
Location: Silicon Valley (aka The Super Bowl of Technology)
Referral Bonus: $1000.00 USD

Senior MAC Software Engineer
Would you like the chance to take part in the implementation of our cutting-edge WiMAX Base Station MAC (media access control) layer and proprietary extensions within a multi-DSP processor environment? We are searching for the right candidate for this integral role to work with MAC layer software, advance your professional skill set with WiMax technology, and work inside a company leading the advance of wireless technology!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Close collaboration with the Integration & Test team in debugging and tuning of the MAC layer software in lab and field trials.
- Implementation in C++ of the MAC layer for our WiMax-compliant Base Station.
- Integration of the MAC layer software with the hardware, the operating system, and the PHY (physical) layer.
- Close collaboration with the Systems Engineering group in development, optimization, & tuning of the key algorithms for the current and next generation processors.
- This is a full-time position and reports to the VP of engineering.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & SKILLS:
- BSEE/BSCS or degree in related field
- 4+ years experience implementing high-performance networking/MAC software in embedded systems.
- Superb C/C++ coding skills
- Experience with the MAC layer algorithms of OFDM &OFDMA communication systems, and in particular Mobile WiMax (802.16e), is a must.
- Familiarity with hardware/software integration
- Experience writing code using a real-time operating system.
- Expertise with TCP/IP protocol stacks, Network management and embedded SNMP agents, telco FCAPS requirements & implementation, test equipment, and compliance/certification testing are all desirable

Interested? Get in touch with the ZanderMax-man...Samuel Barnes

GSM and UMTS Optimization Engineers (nationwide)

2008-04-05T08:08:00.001-07:00

On behalf of our global telecom client, we are searching for GSM and UMTS Optimization Engineers (post service) across the United States (location does not matter).

These engineers will serve directly with Tier 1 Carriers in contact and regular full-time positions.

For immediate attention and placement email resume and salary requirements to: dennis@worldlink-us.com.

We are moving fast as this requirement will be filled quickly, but there are multiple (yep, MULTIPLE) positions.

I'll be working on this all weekend, so don't hesitate to get in touch.

Head of Marketing Communications - Sony Ericsson, NC

2008-03-21T05:59:00.001-07:00

Sony Ericsson is on the cutting edge of one of the most dynamic areas in modern technology. Our devices are multiple award winning, “WOW” devices that make even grizzled hardware reviewers do a double take.

We are seeking an individual to join our incredible team of talented individuals to help us define the next generation in wireless and convergence devices. If you think you are up to the challenge and have the qualifications, drive and innovation required, read on.

Head of Marketing Communications

This Marketing Communications (Marcom) Manager will develop the marcom strategy for our North American Market ensuring a consistent, vibrant and unique approach to attain our goals for market share and brand. This will also be a key position in providing advisory services to the Head of Marketing.

The person in this role is part of the marketing team reporting to the Head of Marketing and works in close co-operation with our phone and Global Customer Unit resources, as well as the sales and customer service groups.

You will identify the market needs and translate them into the marcom strategy.

This is a unique industry and position. Our customers are typically large carriers such as AT&T but there is no denying that we are in a cutting edge consumer marketplace. Because of this our Head of Marcom will participate in account management to ensure identification and implementation of relevant marketing campaigns and strategies with our partners and internal sales and marketing people. We have national and global brand and marketing strategies and in some cases our customers have the same thing. We need to maximize our efforts with theirs and give the end customer a unique but consistent brand experience.

So…. to do that you'll have to develop, coordinate and implement media planning and campaign strategy by working with various media agencies.
You'll serve as the key contact for all regional and local media agencies and you'll need to stay abreast of international and local media developments.

To be successful you'll need a MINIMUM of 3-5 years successful marketing experience in a B2B2C or FMCG environment, proven experience making winning presentations at an executive level in a highly competitive environment, experience with mobile communications technologies and experience working with or at an advertising and/or media agency.

For more information on the details of this job and to apply, go to our web site, www.sonyericsson.com.

If you qualify we’ll be in touch to tell you much more, including a summary of our benefits, which we believe to be some of the best in any industry. FULLY paid family health, dental and vision care premiums, educational reimbursement, company contribution to your 401k whether you contribute or not, sick and kin care days, really too much to mention here.

Product Marketing Director - Global Semiconductor Leader - St. Louis, MO

2008-03-14T18:45:00.000-07:00

UMTS Product Manager - Global Wireless Company - Toronto, Canada

2008-03-14T08:07:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure if Toronto is a happening place because Jason Davis lives there, or because it's considered the cultural, entertainment and financial capital of Canada.

Either way, 2.7 million people consider Toronto the "place to be." And our client is one of them.

If you have a strong pre-sales support background and are considered the expert at defining customer requirements for the best companies in the world, and, oh yeah, you've got the whole GSM/EDGE/UMTS (UTRAN) thing down cold, we need to talk.

Send your resume to Kiran ~ she's waiting to give you the low-down: kiran@worldlink-us.com

C++ Software Developer - Cutting-edge Development - Dublin, Ireland

2008-03-13T09:55:00.001-07:00

Vero Solutions Ireland is looking for remarkable and highly talented C++ software engineers to join its cutting-edge software development team in Dublin.

We are delivering high-end solutions for leading mobile telecoms service providers. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a young and dynamic company at the forefront of VoiceXML and next-generation media platform technology development.

Responsibilities:

Design and development of next generation computer telephony system components

Implementation of W3C (VoiceXML/SSML/SRGS) and IETF (SIP/MRCP) specifications

Develop network-based media resource control frameworks (speech synthesis/recognition)

Work closely with VoIP (SIP/RTP) and PSTN (SS7/ISDN) telecommunications paradigms

Requirements:

5+ years industry experience

Bachelors degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering

Strong server-oriented, multi-threaded, scalable system development experience

Strong analytical problem solving skills

Experience in cross-platform C++ development on Windows, Solaris, and Linux

Experience implementing IETF, ETSI, or W3C specifications

Experience in telecommunications, speech recognition, or media processing is an advantage

Experience with Internet protocols and programming paradigms is an advantage

If you are interested, please email leticia.lukacs@vero.ie

or call Leticia on +0 353 12056709

www.vero.ie

Roving Recruiter + Video Camera + Grad Students = Must See TV

2008-03-05T20:17:00.000-08:00

I had the honor of speaking with a few graduate students tonight at DBU, invited by Professor Candy Hinkle (my long-time friend and consummate HR Professional).

We talked a lot about recruiting (in a web2.0 world), and the top 10 actions hiring managers can take to impact their quality of hire and cycle time in recruiting.

Everything was going just fine until we decided to have a bit of Q&A...

Big thank you to Professor Hinkle (Candy) for giving me the opportunity to share my passion with her students.

And, thanks also to the students for putting up with the camera-wielding recruiter, and for the thought-provoking discussion that ensued post-video!

Dennis

*Grad Students - I look forward to connecting with each of you on

Hot Wireless Jobs on a Cold Night in Dallas

2008-03-03T20:52:00.000-08:00

...what can I say. It was dark on the trek home tonight.

Nonetheless, I brave the cold - the sleet - darkness - to bring you the latest HOT Wireless Jobs.

Really, it was nothin...

Validation Engineer - Hillsboro, OR (12 Week Contract)

2008-02-26T14:05:00.001-08:00

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon

Validation Engineer

Testing, Wireless, PC Skills, Validation

12 WEEK CONTRACT - DAYS 8a-5p

One of the world's largest IT organizations is seeking Software Quality Engineer for a 12 week contract position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform platform validation of mobile components these components are mainly wireless components that go into a notebook platform.

Conduct tests, log results, work with engineers on test results analysis
This is an estimated 12 week position through Volt Technical Resources, a member of the Volt family of companies and a publicly traded, nationally recognized leader in providing staffing and information services.

VTR is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating under the strictest code of business ethics.

Required Skills for this Test Engineer position include the following:

1. College courses (preferably graduate degree) in computer architecture and systems analysis
2. Able to handle both hardware and software easily
3. Able to learn new technologies fast
4. Good communication skills

Additional Requirements:
1. Good written and oral skills 2.Be able to present findings in a logical manner
2. PC experience required – Wireless experience highly desired

Since this position is urgent you will be given immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements.

Special Instructions to begin the process:

• Please email your resume to Volt at: amiller@volt.com

• Please use the entire job posting title in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter: Validation Engineer

Please include on the subject line the website where you saw this posting

Software Engineer, Mobile Applications Development - San Jose, CA

2008-02-07T15:07:00.001-08:00

Global wireless client is looking for talented and passionate developers to define and develop innovative mobile solutions for smartphone devices based on Windows Mobile.

Areas of interest:

~ Windows Mobile Applications (phone dialer, PIMs, Alarm, Task Manager)
~ UI (graphic UI's animation, Flash, user I/O mechanisims)
~ Multimedia (codecs, camera application, music player)
~ Network solution (client/server apps, bluetooth, wifi)

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates passionate about development on mobile devices and have strong knowledge in the following areas:

C/C++, native Win32 programming, one year of experience in commercial software product development, and experience in graphics programming (pocketPC/Smartphone a big, big plus)

Email resumes to: dennis@worldlink-us.com

Retail Sales Trainer - Denver, CO (24seven)

2008-02-05T20:20:00.001-08:00

Retail Sales Trainer - Denver, CO
Contact: Patricia Beasock - pbeasock@24seveninc.com
Company: 24seven

As a Retail Sales Trainer, you'll have the opportunity to travel and train extensively within your division. You will be facilitating instructor-led and Web-based training courses delivered to retail employees in order to prepare them for being the connection for our customers.

Your schedule will be based on market needs that encompass retail store visits and will require 75% travel (telecommuting the remaining 25% will be considered). Our best Sales Trainers have dynamic facilitation and presentation skills and are equally comfortable with both small and large groups. A sound knowledge of the wireless industry and retail management experience are desired in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Build strategic partnerships with field leadership and front line employees

-Coach for content and skill improvement of employees on the front line

-Facilitate effective training which incorporates traditional instructor-led training, co-facilitation, virtual classes and on-the-job-training (OJT)

-Participate as a subject-matter-expert (SME) on teams that create tools or training solutions to address and bridge gaps in knowledge, competency and skills

-Use positive reinforcement and adult learning techniques to promote learning and skill improvement

-Access reports on key sales success factors (i.e., quota, service excellence, audit scores, etc.) and make related recommendations for training or performance improvement solutions

-Develop as a professional training by completing internal and external trainer certifications

QUALIFICATIONS

* 3-5 + years of retail management exp; 2+ years of field sales training exp required
(exp must be w/in a formal training department)

* Bachelor's Degree required/successfully complete and pass background check

* Working knowledge of MS Office applications, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

* Thorough understanding of Adult Learning Principles

* Ability to model values of the organization

* Talent for facilitating effective and engaging presentations in a variety of delivery formats

* Superb written and verbal communication skills

* Knack for multi-tasking and organization under pressure

*Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team

* Strong work ethic

* Effective management of group process and dynamics, including the ability to smoothly manage group conflict

**Qualified applicants must have training experience**

*** Must live in or near Denver in the region***

Wireless Database Administrator - Cox Communications

2008-01-02T19:35:00.001-08:00

Job Title: Wireless Database Administrator
Company: Cox Communications
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Contact: Trevor.Harding@cox.com (404.269.0874)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position is a hand’s on senior DBA responsible for support of architecture, development and test efforts to meet project requirements. The ideal candidate will haven an expert level understanding of ORACLE RAC environments and associated skills necessary to develop, deliver and support Oracle 9I and 10G RAC implementations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design of relational database models for J2EE and J2ME applications.
- Data warehouse modeling and implementation.
- Participate in standards bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Seven to ten years with Oracle database design and tuning
- Seven to ten years experience with shell scripting
- Seven to ten years experience with PLSQL
- Seven to ten years experience in data modeling
- Ability to define and articulate style standards
- Work independently with development teams on multiple inter-related projects
- Five to seven years experience working in Unix environments, preferably Solaris
- Excellent communication and peoples skills required
- Masters degree or combination of undergraduate degree and equivalent work experience required

RecruitingBlogs.com: Best Recruiting Blogs of 2007

2007-12-15T14:48:00.001-08:00

RecruitingBlogs.com has launched the 2007 Best Recruiting Blog Awards, and my WirelessJobs.com site has been nominated.

But really, there's some incredible blogs represented here, so if I don't win the grand prize (a trip to Vegas, sponsored by ZoomInfo.com) I won't be too disappointed.

Below is a final list of all of the Best Recruiting Blogs of 2007 that have been nominated.

Good luck to the bloggers, and a big thanks to RecruitingBlogs.com (Jason Davis) for pulling this together.

Gautam Ghosh
Your HR Guy
Recruiting Animal
The Chad
Instigator Blog
CollegeRecruiter Blog
CollegeRecruiter.com Insights by Employers Blog
Marketing Headhunter
Xtra Cheezhead
Sourcing Corner
Jeremy Langhans
Jobmatchbox
Secrets Of The Job Hunt
Good To Know
Diggings
Staffing Software Talk
HR Search Marketing
The Hire Sense
MNheadhunter
Hiring Revolution
Wired & Hired
Digital Recruiter
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Application Developer (Wireless) - Madison, WI

2007-12-15T10:30:00.001-08:00

A large wireless/telecom client in Madison, WI is searching for an Application Developer to join their development.

Face it...the wireless business is cool. And growing like crazy. And they need top developers to keeping pushing the envelope and developing applications that make the wireless junkies go wild.

Hard to resist, eh?

If you want to be part of this wireless craziness, and you've got a year or two of development experience, email me: smithtx@gmail.com (App Developer in subject line).

Look forward to talking,

Dennis Smith
Director, Talent Strategy
WorldLink, Inc.
Editor, WirelessJobs.com

*Here's the full techie lowdown on the skills:

Software Engineering: C, PL-SQL, SQL Plus, K Shell

eSkills: HTML/CSS, Java/JSP, J2EE, XML

Databases: Oracle

Senior RF / PA Device Design Engineer (Austin, TX)

2007-12-08T07:11:00.000-08:00

Job Title: Senior RF/PA Device Design Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Compensation: Very competitive, based on experience, and full benefits
How to apply: email Dennis@WorldLink-US.com

Heavily funded company in Austin, Texas is set to bring it's breakthrough technology products to market in 2008, which will optimize costs for wireless OEM's by digitizing RF signals and amplifying them in the digital domain.

They are searching for a Senior RF / PA Device Design Engineer to lead growing team responsible for IC Circuit Design of high power and high frequency RF power devices (transistors).

Requirements:
MSEE + 10 years (or equivalent) RF / MMIC semiconductor circuit design
experience.

Proven experience in MMIC device design in LDMOS or GaAs.

Device power levels of at least 2 watts and operating frequencies of 900MHz
or higher.

Solid working knowledge of associated semiconductor process engineering.

Familiar with semiconductor device failure analysis techniques.

Knowledge of high frequency and high reliability semiconductor packaging.

Knowledge of applicable air interface standards - e.g. IS95 CDMA, W-CDMA.

Skilled in RF measurement techniques such as - IP3, 1dB compression, ACPR,
EVM, etc. and using RF development tools such as ADS.

Proven record of several completed RF device designs from implementation
through production.

Experience in engineering validation, testing, and debugging.

WinMobile Application Developer - Mountain View, CA

2007-12-07T22:57:00.001-08:00

WinMobile Application Developer 
Location: Mountain View, Ca
Email Resume to:  dennis@worldlink-us.com
Subject line:  WinMobile App Dev

Venture-backed startup is out to change the world. Sure, lots of people make
that claim, but they mean it. Their mission is to fundamentally alter the way
people use their mobile devices. They will be moving to downtown Mountain
View with great access to public transport, food and lively fun.

Skills: Win Mobile(5 or 6), OOD, Visual Studio 2005, Visual C++

Job Description:
This is a terrific opportunity to participate in the development of an application
platform to deliver rich media web services to millions of mobile customers.

Job Responsibility:
1.Design and develop cross platform mobile application to support Windows
Mobile.

2.Collaborate with external teams to port the application layers to various
devices and other open mobile operating systems

3.Utilize and evangelize best of breed programming techniques including
design patterns, re-usable and modular development

Required Skills:
Demonstrated track record of developing, shipping and supporting
application/services on mobile devices

Demonstrated and consistent track record as a significant contributor through
the development career

Ability to quickly master new technologies and push the envelope for
performance and reliability

Defensive coding ability accompanies with strong analytical and problem
solving skills

In-depth debugging skills; ability to reach out and use team strengths to
solve problems

Good sense of humor and can-do spirit

Required Experience:
3-5 years experience in mobile application development in C++ on Windows
Mobile platform. Demonstrable use of object oriented development, application
frameworks, memory management, file I/O, network & socket programming,
concurrency and multi-threading. Experience with Industry standards and device
porting knowledge is very desirable.

Education:
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline and experience

Rich UI Engineer (Contract) - Dallas, TX

2007-11-19T12:33:00.001-08:00

Rich UI Engineer - Dallas, TX (Contract)

Self-driven person with good software architecture background in C/C++, COM, .NET, or JAVA-middleware and/or UI frameworks. The perfect candidate will have Browser framework experience (Mozilla for example)

Experience required:

Strong C/C++ background;

Microsoft COM (Component Object Model) and/or CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture);

XML (Extensible Markup Language)

ECMA (Java Script)

Record of architecting and/or leading middleware projects based on the technologies above;

Frosting on the cake:

XUL (XML User-interface Language)

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

XBL (XML binding language)

RDF (Resource Description Framework)

JAVA

Embedded devices experience

Interested? Please forward your resume to Dennis@WorldLink-US.com

T-Mobile Jobs - the recruiter's chat

2007-09-29T08:44:00.000-07:00

T-mobile Jobs - the recruiters chat

Listen to the recruiters of T-Mobile’s Engineering/Operations team discuss their jobs and find out from them why T-Mobile is a great place to work. You’ll hear regional recruiters Dennis Smith, Jen Hinkle, Ryan Pothoven, Mattea Cirrincionne, Kristen Kunath & Sherri Howe. Some of the jobs discussed are RF Engineers, Field Technicians , Real Estate & Zoning Manager and Construction Manager. To apply visit tmobile.com/jobs

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Recruitment by Attraction

2007-06-04T08:43:00.000-07:00

Recruiting with a blog takes courage.

That's the first line in John Sumser's May 29th post titled, Humanizing.

When I added a blog to my recruiting ~~arsenal~~ toolkit back in 2004, I didn't necessarily think it took a great amount of courage. In fact, I felt like I was jumping on the blogging bandwagon a bit late, assuming I would just be one of thousands of recruiting-blogs welcomed to the blogosphere that year.

Funny. Maybe the courage has been more in my decision to continue blogging, in spite of the fact that many recruiters echoed the sentiments of the bandit in the 1948 classic, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre:

"~~Badges~~Blogs? We ain't got no ~~badges~~blogs. We don't need no ~~badges~~ blogs. I don't have to show you any stinking ~~badges~~ blogs!"

John's article refers to Kristi Young, a colleague and former T-Mobile team member. Knowing Kristi well, I applaud the fact that she's sticking with her story and using her blog to reach the job-seeker. As John notes, Kristi uses her blog...

"...as a way to humanize and expedite her intense communications processes."

John finishes by adding,

There's a mercenary reason for using public disclosure as a tool. It's simple.
The technique attracts candidates by making the Recruiter (and therefore the
company) more approachable.

Preach it Sumser. That's the heartbeat of why-I-blog.

And while WirelessJobs.com doesn't provide the honey to generate Monster-kinda-traffic, it's solely responsible for connecting me (if even in a small way) to approximately thousands (yes, thousands) of people - most of whom I would have never met otherwise.

Recruitment by attraction? Absolutely.

Gitomer says,

All things being equal, people want to do business with their
friends.

All things being not so equal, people STILL want to do business with their friends.

So, let me ask you this...would you rather develop a relationship with an authentic recruiter who understands the importance of "approachability," or one who has charismatically mastered the art of schmoozing?

That's what I thought.

Me too.

The most CT jobs await you on the AllCountyJobs.com regional job board network.

Jason Davis, the King Henry of Blogging

2007-05-12T13:13:00.000-07:00

One week ago, Jason Davis did the inevitable...he signed his final post on Recruiting.com.

The comments flowed and colleagues gave their final tributes (save one frady-cat blogger who left an anonymous comment).

It's been a wild ride for Jason. His late nights spent blogging and brainstorming have helped him carve out a legacy (even though he'd never admit it) within the community of recruiting bloggers that will not be soon forgotten.

And, thankfully, we don't have to look far to see what Jason's got up his sleeve. He's had the domain RecruitingBlogs.com for a while, and it's now a full-fledged community - check it out - but when you do, invite me to be your friend.

Finally, I'd like to repeat the comments I left on Jason's final Recruiting.com post. My comments, of course, are tongue-in-cheek, but in every bit of humor, there's certainly an element of truth:

In Jason's honor, let me now wax poetic on this final day with a bit of revised prose from Shakespeare's Henry V, 1598:

KING HENRY (Jason) V:
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And the remembrance of Recruiting.com shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember'd;
We few, we happy few, we band of bloggers;

For he to-day that posts on a weblog with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen across the globe now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That blogged with us at Recruiting.com.

Cheers to you, Jason Davis.

You are the King Henry of Blogging.

Sr. MMS Engineer (Snoqualmie, WA) - $1,000 Referral Bonus!

2007-05-04T12:49:00.000-07:00

Not only is Jodi Lovegrove the T-Mobile Recruiter with the coolest last name, she's also the one responsible for the nationwide recruiting activity that supports our National Engineering Operations team.

Wow, it's hard to say all that in one small breath.

Anyway, Jodi just opened an H3 campaign for one of her positions:

Sr. MMS Engineer, Snoqualmie, WA

If you are interested in this position, or, know somebody who is, please access Jodi's campaign by following the link HERE.

Please note: all T-Mobile Employees will follow the standard process (Employee Referral Program) for referring candidates. And, yes, they'll still get their big chunk of change if we make the hire.

However, everybody else can use Jodi's H3 campaign to refer someone for the job.

Did I just hear somebody say,

"Hey, what's in it for me?"

Well, if you refer the candidate that gets the job, Jodi's got a $1,000 dollar bill with your picture on it. And Jodi loves to give away money

So, c'mon, let's make Lovegrove happy,

Click on the campaign and let's get crankin'!

Joe Pierce, from Black Hole to Blog to Employee

2007-05-04T08:52:00.001-07:00

On March 20th, I received an email from Joe Pierce (former wireless employer to remain anonymous ; ).

Joe had found me on LinkedIn and, as a result, got the address to my blog, WirelessJobs.com.

In his email, Joe said,

"I just started looking through the carriers website when I noticed what looks like a great fit/opportunity with T-mobile.

What do you think would be the best approach for getting an interview for this position? Is there a contact I could reach out to? I am hesitant to send a resume via the website because so many of them get "lost in the shuffle".

Any advise or recommendations would be greatly appreciative."

It's no surprise that Joe was hesitant to send his resume for fear of it being lost in the shuffle. Do the words "Black Hole" ring a bell?

So, what did he do? He sends me an email.

I left Joe a v-mail that same day and then got his contact info into the hands of Christopher Parker (T-Mobile Recruiter Extraordinaire). In Christopher's capable hands, the snowball picked up momentum, and 24 hours ago, Joe Pierce accepted an offer from T-Mobile.

Way to go Christopher! Nice job of recognizing talent and doing your very best to make sure that Joe's "candidate experience" was first-class!

By the way, I just hung up the phone with Joe. He's on cloud nine.

Guess what Joe...that makes two of us.

Welcome to T-Mobile,

Dennis

Verizon Wireless adds jobs, boosts revenues

2007-05-01T10:53:00.000-07:00

In the first quarter, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) reported operating revenues of $22.6 billion, up 6 percent from $21.2 billion last year. Verizon Wireless’ first-quarter revenues of $10.3 billion were up 17 percent from $8.8 billion in the first quarter 2006.

As of March 31, Verizon Wireless had 58.5 million retail wireless customers, making it the largest U.S. retail cell phone provider, the company said. Verizon’s wireless customer base totaled 60.7 million.

The wireless unit’s first-quarter 26.5 percent operating margin was its highest so far, the company said. Verizon Communications reported a 16 percent operating margin. The New Jersey telecom firm’s earnings for the quarter fell to $1.5 billion, or 51 cents a diluted share, declining from $1.6 billion, or 56 cents, a share last year.

source: Rochester Business Journal

Job Search Competition Tight Among College Grads

2007-04-27T11:03:00.000-07:00

Interesting insight from Experience Inc's fifth annual College Graduate Survey.

More than 2,800 graduating seniors took Experience's online poll, and nearly 50% of those who had already started their job searches at the time of the survey were still looking. The results, released in early April, also showed that only 22% of these students had offers in hand. Another 15% planned to continue on to graduate school, and 10% had yet to begin searching.

So, college grad, where are you?

Dennis Smith
T-Mobile USA
Sr. Manager, Recruiting

Taking Wireless to the WiMax

2007-04-13T11:45:00.001-07:00

Sprint Nextel to launch network in Chicago that will offer Internet on the go with broadband-like speed

From the Chicago Tribune:

With the digital age increasingly going wireless, Chicago soon will become one of the first cities in the country to have access to the next generation of computer communication, in which people will keep connected to the Internet wherever they go.

The new network, constructed by Motorola Inc., will be operated by Sprint Nextel Corp. and will envelop the region in a digital signal as powerful as the broadband service used by many homes and businesses.

Get the complete read HERE.

The Geeks Expression of Love

2007-04-13T11:36:00.000-07:00

HOT JOBS: Director, Engineering - RF (Parsippany, NJ) T-Mobile

2007-04-12T12:59:00.001-07:00

Director, Engineering - RF

Manage a regional team that consists of the following core functions:

Automatic Frequency Planning (AFP), BSS Engineering, Capacity Planning, Data Engineering and TDOA.

The job duties include but are not limited to:

Frequency Planning, BSC/TCU/PCUSN dimensioning and forecasting, Radio Access Capacity planning, New technology rollouts, TDOA Administration including Network dimensioning, New deployments and KPI monitoring.

Director will play a key role in developing and managing regional markets network performance and KPI targets, serving as the subject matter experts to the local markets.

Requirements:
High level of competency in all aspects of Radio Network Design and optimization. Includes but not limited to: Antenna theory, GSM Call processing, RF propagation theory, Field based measurement systems and interpretation, understanding of GSM Radio based call statistics such as dropped calls, BER, and Handover.

The candidate must posses a strong financial understanding, be able to create and manage departmental budgets, prepare and adjudicate business cases, as well as manage large technical projects.

This candidate will have strong leadership skills, with the ability to conceive, communicate, and implement design and operation concepts that improve the performance of the network and the efficiency of the RF teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, BSEE is preferred.

8+ years Cellular/PCS industry experience.

5+ years RF Management experience in heading a team of engineers and/or technicians.

Hands on experience with GSM technology strongly preferred.

Please send your resume to Dennis @ wirelessheadhunter@gmail.com.

The Father of Wireless (and Wireless Jobs)

2007-04-11T10:13:00.000-07:00

Martin Cooper. Just an average genius working for the man at Motorola .

But on April 3, 1973, Dr. Martin Cooper placed a call to rival Joel Engel, head of research at AT&T's Bell Labs, while walking the streets of New York City talking on the first Motorola DynaTAC prototype.

And so the levers of cell phone obsession began to turn.

10 years later, the Brick was born, and those who had the cash dropped almost $4,000 for the 10-inch, 28-ounce anchor created by Coop and his team of engineers at Moto.

The differences between Cooper's Brick and today's phone? Can you say, calendar, calculator, alarm clock, gps, video, web browser, and MP3 Player?

Dahl's article offers up a bit of history that I find seriously amusing:

Analysts in 1983 predicted that by 2000, there would be 900,000 wireless users in the United States.

Reality?

There were more than 100 million wireless users by the end of 2000, and 229 million at the end of last year. My family alone accounts for four of the 229 million (I'll be adding three more in the not-to-distant future).

Yes, my Blackberry is never far from reach. I exchange text messages with my team late at night and early in the morning (cut it out, Jen!) ; )

On the chance that I've misplaced it (along with my keys), I'm irritated 'til it's safely back in my front pocket.

I glance at my messages while driving to work (just kidding, Mr. State Farm Insurance Man!). I send my wife and children secret messages throughout the day. I am always connected.

Geez, thanks Mr. Cooper. No, really, thanks! We complain about being overly-connected, but if we're honest, most of us wouldn't have it any other way.

Don't get me wrong...I'm not saying it's healthy. But it's our reality (and I like it).

Reality also says that about one-fourth of all wireless calls have at least one problem (2006 study by J.D. Power and Associates). Whether it's dropped calls, disconnected calls, static, or interference, the problems exist. And if we're grumpy when we can't find our Blackberry, we're even grumpier when we drop a call.

Why?

Because we can't stand not being connected! Like I said, I'm not proud of this particular mental illness, but I'm not about to change. Even if that means I have to crawl on my roof line at midnight in the middle of a thunder storm, I'm going to make that phone call, by golly!

Even the Father of Wireless (Cooper) agrees with us. He's now 79 years old, owns six cell phones, carries three and pays the bills for 20. He was even talking on his cell phone for his interview with Dahl, explaining that he understands our obsession, our need, to have a signal:

"When you've got that phone, you feel connected, you feel part of a group,"

says Cooper.

"Who's the group? It's everyone in the world, on your cell phone."

Yep, Dr. Cooper still gets it.

Because the most important thing is being able to stay connected to the most important people in our lives.

Thanks Father ~~Cooper~~ Wireless.

Here's to 30 more years of wireless connectivity and the jobs that make it happen.

source: McClatchy Newspapers, Melissa Dahl

Can Blogging Help You Get a New Job?

2007-04-10T12:34:00.001-07:00

Sarah E. Needleman (Associate editor for CareerJournal.com) posts a nice article in today's WSJ (subscription required) about blogging and how it can help you get a new job.

Here's a short excerpt:

Corporate recruiters have long surfed the Web to vet potential hires, but now they are also surfing blogs to unearth job candidates, expanding their talent pool and gaining insights they say they can't get from résumés and interviews.

If you are a recruiter and you aren't surfing the blogs, you are already behind the eight ball.

If you are surfing the blogs but aren't making hires, at a minimum, you are putting yourself in great networking stead. And, personally, I'm finding no greater opportunity than blogs, for developing relationships with candidates for future opportunities.

One of my goals is to use the blogosphere to make new contacts every day (ok, at least one).
And for the most part, I consistently meet this goal.

As an example, it wasn't too long ago that I left a comment on the WirelessisFun.com site, and as a result, struck up a friendship with the guys behind the WirelessisFun firewall. We now have a pending podcast for sometime in the near future and an almost daily dialogue. However, I'm really looking forward to talking my buddy Dan in to a new career with T-Mobile USA.

It's a long relo to Bellevue, WA from Romania, but hey, anything's possible in the blogosphere.

Needleman also posted an article titled,

What Job Seekers Can Gain From Blogs about Recruiting

Without question, the blogosphere is the place to go for job hunters who are seeking advice (of course, I'm slightly biased to this point, but it's because I'm right). And modest.

Here's a few of the blogs noted in the article - great choices - I read every one of these blogs and believe that job-search savvy job seekers should be reading them too.

YourHRGuy.com

Cheezhead

Resume Hell: Dumb Stuff I Read on Resumes

JibberJobber
Brazen Careerist
Todd Raphael's World of Talent

Kaleidoblog

Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters: The Blog
George's Employment Blawg

the CHAD

Go get 'em job seekers!

And while you're at it, don't forget to stop by WirelessJobs.tv.

Just one visit a day, that's all I ask.

Dennis

Can Blogging Help You Get a New Job?

2007-04-10T12:34:00.000-07:00

Sarah E. Needleman (Associate editor for CareerJournal.com) posts a nice article in today's WSJ (subscription required) about blogging and how it can help you get a new job.

Here's a short excerpt:

Corporate recruiters have long surfed the Web to vet potential hires, but now they are also surfing blogs to unearth job candidates, expanding their talent pool and gaining insights they say they can't get from résumés and interviews.

If you are a recruiter and you aren't surfing the blogs, you are already behind the eight ball.

One of my goals is to use the blogosphere to make new contacts every day (ok, at least one).
And for the most part, I consistently meet this goal.

It's a long relo to Bellevue, WA from Romania, but hey, anything's possible in the blogosphere.

Needleman also posted an article titled,

What Job Seekers Can Gain From Blogs about Recruiting

Without question, the blogosphere is the place to go for job hunters who are seeking advice (of course, I'm slightly biased to this point, but it's because I'm right). And modest.

Here's a few of the blogs noted in the article - great choices - I read every one of these blogs and believe that job-search savvy job seekers should be reading them too.

YourHRGuy.com

Cheezhead

Resume Hell: Dumb Stuff I Read on Resumes

JibberJobber
Brazen Careerist
Todd Raphael's World of Talent

Kaleidoblog

Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters: The Blog
George's Employment Blawg

the CHAD

Go get 'em job seekers!

And while you're at it, don't forget to stop by WirelessJobs.com.

Just one visit a day, that's all I ask.

Dennis

Elvis at EREexpo 2007, San Diego (April 17th)

2007-04-06T22:27:00.000-07:00

C'mon, meet me @ EREexpo 2007 and we'll talk Recruiting and eat a coupla' Peanut Butter 'n Banana sandwiches, eh?

It doesn't get much better than that.

Dennis Smith
Sr. Manager, Recruiting
T-Mobile USA
WirelessJobs.tv

20 Most Interesting Wireless Startups

2007-04-03T15:03:00.001-07:00

Paul D. Kretkowski (DailyWireless) brings us a nice post today:

20 Most Interesting Wireless Startups

I'll list the 20 Wireless Startups here, and you can check out DailyWireless for the specifics on each HERE.

1) Admob

2) Blyk
The first free mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).

3) FON
A HotSpot in every pot.

4) Futuretxt

5) I'minlikewithyou
Interesting concept, just won't apply to me.

6) Jajah
I'm liking this one - make VoIP calls from your PC or landline w/o downloads or plug-ins - even w/o having broadband.

7) Jaiku Mobile

8) Jott
Dictation turned in to email?

9) Medio
Mobile search

10) Mozes
Send and receive mobile messages to and from your fave bands, social groups, friends.

11) MyGADS

12) myMobileMedia
Giving mobile subscribers access to their PC (music, pictures, video).

13) Obopay
This just might be my fave of the 20...will allow me to make $$ transfers alarmingly ez (backed/secured by MasterCard).

4 words: Money on your phone.

14) Radar
Instant picture conversations with your favorite people and no one else.

15) Streamverse

16) Teleflip
Email on your cell phone ... for free.

17) Twitter
If you don't know what Twitter is yet, I can't explain it to you. Well, yes I can. Twitter answers the question, "What are you doing?"

Assuming somebody cares.

18) Thrrum

19) VoiceThread
Create a voicethread and collect the stories behind your pictures.

20) ZenZui
Stop surfing. Start Zooming.

The Fastest Job Search in History

2007-04-03T10:52:00.000-07:00

Chris Norton shows you 2 easy steps to get the job of your dreams.

In fact, Chris video-chronicles his job search from beginning to end, and I don't think I've ever seen a successful job search go down nearly as fast.

Big-time thanks to Chris.

This is going to revolutionize the job search industry.

JobGeek O' the Week: Freakquency

2007-04-02T20:51:00.000-07:00

We've got a new JobGeek O' the Week over at JobGeeks.com.

His name is Bruce, and he's a ~~freak~~ freakquency nut.

No reason to be afraid - he's a smart cookie and he's nuts about wireless.

Job Seeker: Make Your Best Job Interview Your Last One

2007-04-02T14:05:00.000-07:00

Scott Ginsberg posted this morning about his beloved Cardinals.

Actually, the post isn't about the Cards so much, but he uses the Cards season opener as a platform to encourage us to be more like David Eckstein.

If you don't follow Baseball, you don't know Eck. But you should. He's the perfect example of a major-leaguer who, day in - day out, gives his absolute best on the field.

He doesn't coast. He doesn't save himself. He leaves it all on the field.

Here's why Scott loves Eck:

Because every grounder matters.
Because he gives it his all, every time.
Because he plays harder than anybody.
Because he actually sprints on and off the field, every inning.

Did Eck win the MVP last year because he's lucky?

Don't think so.

If Eck were asked to name the one game, in all his years of playing, that he believes to be his best, Scott believes Eck would say,

My last one.

Here's Scott's takeaway: Make your best one your last one.

The best sales call you ever made…was your last one.
The best speech you ever gave…was your last one.
The best report you ever handed in…was your last one.
The best meeting you ever had with your staff…was your last one.
The best customer service phone call…was your last one.

Now, let's make this even more relevant for my audience: the job seeker.

Are you looking for a job?

Are you currently engaged in job interviews?

Make your best interview your last one.

If so, it just might be your last one.

Resume Blunders from Hell

2007-03-30T19:34:00.001-07:00

I visited my buddy at Resume Hell today.

As usual, I was not disappointed.

Here's a clip from one of the resumes they recently received....and apparently, this person takes their hobby very seriously:

"Hobbies: I enjoy cooking Chinese and Italians"

Ok, this person either has a very sick sense of humor, or, they failed to contact Louise for some expert resume assistance.

Let's hope it's the latter.

Wireless industry brings TV to cell phones

2007-03-30T07:17:00.000-07:00

Outside the United States, 400,000 people in Italy are using a cell TV service launched less than a year ago by the mobile carrier 3, a unit of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

Those customers, representing nearly 6 percent of the carrier's 7 million users, are paying as much as 29.99 euros ($40) extra per month to get TV on the go.

In Korea, several million have signed up for mobile TV services from TU Media Corp. and others since 2005.

Most of the talk around it's ability to take off in the U.S. has been a thumbs-down.

However, in early March, Verizon Wireless introduced an eight-channel service that broadcast programming, much of it identical to that being shown on regular TV, including shows from CBS, Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox and NBC.

The service, delivered over an $800 million network being built bT&T Incy Qualcomm Inc. and slated to expand to 20 channels, will also be offered later this year by the new AT&T's Cingular Wireless under a recent deal.

Undeterred by the loss of these two major wireless providers, a rival venture started by cell tower operator Crown Castle International Corp. is forging ahead with a trial network across the New York City area. The venture, Modeo, says it remains confident it will launch the service in 30 major markets at a cost of up to $500 million.

No doubt about it - mobile tv is here.

Whether it flies or not is another question.

source: DailyIllini

The ERE Streaker ... it's just a fad, right?

2007-03-29T22:07:00.000-07:00

With all due respect to David Manaster, I couldn't help but post this pic.

Jim Durbin emailed me today asking if I'd ever posted this picture (I recently sent him a copy).

Honestly, I can't remember whether I've ever posted it or not, but it's just too good to pass up.

In light of our pending blogger's panel at the ERExpo in San Diego next month, I thought I'd share this picture with all the folks out there who think blogging is just a fad.

You know, a fad...like mood rings, pet rocks, and, well, streakers.

If you share this "blogging is a fad" philosophy, I hope you'll join us in San Diego.

We'd love to get your perspective. And, we'd love to get your questions (in fact, questions in advance would be terrific).

Send your blogging questions to us (Grimm, Hamilton, Durbin, Smith) in advance; we'll compile all questions and address them at the Expo.

Email your questions to: wirelessheadhunter@gmail.com.

By the way, I hear that this is already the largest attendance for an ERExpo event on record. And with this many people under one roof, I wouldn't be surprised to see a recruiter bolt across the stage in his birthday suit, just as Dr. Sullivan is presenting the Recruiter of the Year Award.

Oh dang. You know what they say about the power of suggestion.

Sorry 'bout that, Doc.

Pretend I never said that, Levy.

*** UPDATE ***

Just saw Manaster's post about offering ERExpo attendees free wireless in San Diego. Nice job, David.

Be Visible, Be Ziki

2007-03-29T09:15:00.001-07:00

I mentioned in this post yesterday about the necessity for job seekers to create a web profile and join a community.

If you haven't been to Ziki yet, check it out. In fact,

Check out my Ziki HERE.

Then use this link to accept my invitation and register for a FREE Ziki account.

Once you've created your Ziki profile, please join my network!

Dennis

5 Tips for making yourself more findable on the web

2007-03-28T21:22:00.000-07:00

ComputerWorld asked a great question this week and it reminded me of the tree-falling-in-the-forest question:

If someone searches for you on the Web and comes up empty-handed, do you exist?

Tim Bray, director of Web technologies at Sun Microsystems Inc, says,

In today’s job market, turning up missing on the Web may not be a fatal flaw, and it’s probably better than having a search result in a photo of you in a hula skirt. But over time, the lack of a Web presence — particularly for IT professionals — may well turn from a neutral to a negative.

Bray believes that senior-level candidates looking for jobs with core technology providers should have some type of presence on the web:

If someone came looking for a senior-level job and had left no mark on the Internet, I’d see that as a big negative ... most companies would rather have somebody who has demonstrated the propensity to contribute, and one [sign] of that is going out and getting involved, joining in the discussion.”

To that end, Mary Brandel (ComputerWorld) offers up 5 tips for making yourself more "findable" on the web:

1). Know where people look
Check out Google and Yahoo - what will googlers discover about you?

Be aware that many recruiters also use tools such as Technorati, Daypop, and Blogdigger (if you are a recruiter and aren't familiar with these sites, you should be).

2). Start a blog
Some companies sponsor corporate blogs and encourage employee participation (in fact, I just read on ERE that Cingular (the new at&t) is starting a recruiting blog (of course, I wait with much anticipation).

But you can also establish your own through free blog hosting sites such as Blogger.com, (my personal home-away-from-home) LiveJournal.com, Blog-City.com,and Xanga.com.

3). Join the open-source code community (if you are truly a geek)

4). Build a Web page

5). Create a Web profile
I've created multiple web profiles - maybe I'm a bit overboard, but when it comes to recruiters in the wireless industry, I want to be found.

I have a Ziggs profile HERE (Ziggs was down so I couldn't get to my profile) ; a Jobster profile HERE; a Ziki profile HERE; a Naymz profile HERE; and of course, a LinkedIn profile HERE.

5.5). Join a Community
I'm adding my own personal touch to Mary's list - if you haven't joined a community related to your livelihood, you are missing out.

I recently created a Wireless-Jobs Community Group on Yahoo! HERE (you'll have to login to Yahoo to be directed to the Wireless-Jobs Community). Feel free to join and network with other recruiters engaged in the wireless community.

And......here's an open invitation to all job-seekers >>>>> please accept my invitation to join my Jobster community - just click HERE. Please add me as a "contact" and I'll reciprocate asap.

So, job seeker, let me ask you this... what are you doing to participate in the conversation?

*Read Brandel's complete ComputerWorld article HERE.

YouTube to Launch Mobile Site

2007-03-28T04:06:00.000-07:00

YouTube will launch its mobile website in June 2007 for U.S. users, according to a spokesperson. The mobile YouTube site will go live once the exclusivity clause on the company’s mobile video deal with Verizon Wireless expires.

The service will be live for European users in May. YouTube has been already working closely with mobile carriers, and handset makers such as Nokia on the mobile version of their video service.

In response to my question if YouTube is developing a mobile client, the spokesperson said that the company had been talking about it, but had no information to share at this time. Check out a preview of the blocked mobile site or this demo site, which you can see from some mobile phones.

source: GigaOM

The Golden Age of TV

2007-03-27T20:14:00.000-07:00

That's right. Rubel said it. I believe it.

"...the Golden Age of Television may be a head of us, not in our rear-view mirror."

Although I've always believed the golden age of television had more to do with programming, rather than format, I've got to admit...what's comin' our way in terms format, well, that alone is enough to blow me away.

See microP's full-fledged prediction HERE.

Slugging through the War for Talent

2007-03-27T19:57:00.000-07:00

Take heart job seekers!

The chips are stacked on your side of the table, and in the war for talent, employers think they know what you want.

But most are still found wanting.

According to a study released today by Development Dimensions International (DDI), and Monster^®, today's job market is increasingly in the hands of the candidate.

The study, titled “Slugging Through the War for Talent: Selection Forecast 2006-2007,” reveals that 73 percent of staffing directors report competition for talent has increased since 2005, while 79 percent expect it to further intensify in 2007.

“Candidates are in a very powerful position—organizations need to think about hiring as a competitive practice if they want to attract the best people,”

said Scott Erker, senior vice president of DDI’s Selection Solutions.

“Right now, there is a significant gap between what candidates want and what employers think they want. That’s dangerous for organizations, because many don’t understand the motivations of the candidate sitting right in front of them.”

This is DDI’s third study of hiring and recruiting practice since 1999, providing perspective on the changing shape of the hiring market over the last eight years.

The report, which reflects responses from staffing directors, hiring managers and job seekers across five global regions, examines recruitment, selection and retention practices and reveals that a tightening labor market has subsequently led to a power shift toward job seekers.

In order to lure top talent in this increasingly competitive environment, the
findings suggest that employers must identify, understand
and respond to job seekers’ motivations and desires.

The study also outlines the tactics and strategies organizations can implement to improve their hiring systems and better meet job seekers’ needs.

“The recruiting industry has acknowledged for several years that retiring Baby Boomers, coupled with a tightening labor market, would eventually bring about an acute labor shortage. However, the survey findings indicate that this eventuality is already upon us,”

said Neal Bruce, vice president of alliances, Monster. “

Select Survey Highlights

It’s a buyer’s market.

There is a gap between employer perceptions and candidate realities.

Turnover is rapid.

Interviews can be dealmakers or deal breakers.

The executive summary, "Selection Forecast 2006-2007" is is currently available online from DDI HERE and the Monster Intelligence web site, HERE.

Check out the complete article on PRWeb.com.

Marketers buy audiences, not tools (mobile has room to grow)

2007-03-26T20:47:00.000-07:00

Mobile advertisers need to deliver the audience their clients are paying for and not just the growing array of complex tools that enable that reach,

Brand in Hand CEO John Hadl told the audience during his keynote address at “Marketing—The Mobile Channel,” at CTIA Wireless 2007.

“I encourage you to do the jobs for marketers. For marketers, gold is audience, that’s what we hold dear,”

Hadl said.

“Marketers buy audiences, not tools.”

Despite the complexities that face the old guard of advertising on the mobile front, Hadl said there’s still significant room to expand in the medium.

The Internet captured 18 percent of all media consumption in 2006, but the amount spent on Internet advertising was just 6.5 percent, he said.

“We’re seeing a very large ad gap,”

Hadl said.

“We’re about $29.7 billion off … there’s so much room to grow.”

Excerpt: Matt Kapko, RCR Wireless (Mobile Advertising: Not your father's ad space)

Recruiter Stereotypes

2007-03-26T12:12:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, many people view Recruiters in the same light as this car salesman.

It's about relationships, not the quick ~~sale~~ placement, right?

The Ideal Career ... but where is it?

2007-03-21T10:27:00.001-07:00

Nice diagram from mengwong that brings clarity to the $64 question surrounding job search.

The Carnival of the Job Search @ WirelessJobs.com

2007-03-20T12:53:00.000-07:00

I'm really not a fan of the carnival. Guess I get a little freaked out by the sideshow acts. I just can't figure giving my hard-earned money to see a woman with lots of facial hair.

Howevuh...I've been diggin' the idea of the blog carnival lately. I got my first invite a few months back to participate in a blog carnival by our good buddy Jason Alba at JibberJobber.

Of course, I was too lazy to participate (or I forgot), but I liked the idea nonetheless.

So, I decided it was time to do a "Carnival of the Job Search."

Two reasons why I like this idea:

1) It has the opportunity of connecting me with other people I might never have the chance to meet. Yep, this is really the only reason.

2) It's a lot easier than asking people to write a post. All that's required is that they send me a job posting that they'd like me to reference in my weekly "carnival of the job search" post.

So, what is the carnival of the job search? It's simply a weekly post on WirelessJobs.com that includes job postings and links from various recruiters around the planet. Well, at least those who decide to participate in the carnival.

The important stuff:

So, how do you, Recruiter, participate? Simply submit a job posting via the "Submit an Article Form" no later than Thursday @ 3:00PM CT of each week.

I will compile each of the job postings and submit in one posting on Friday afternoon of each week.

I will post at least one job from each requester, depending on the total number of submissions for that week's carnival.

Job Posting Format:

Job Posting should be in this format (no job descriptions!):

Manager, RF Engineering - Atlanta, GA,

T-Mobile USA

For more information, please email Dennis @ wirelessheadhunter@gmail.com

Note: the link to the job description is in the job title.

If the job is already posted on a blog or career site, please provide the link so that I can reference within the post.

I will preface each job posting by naming the person that submitted the job, and will reference appropriate links to their blog - company - agency - etc.

Here's the biggie:

I will provide additional love and accolades for all requests that are heavily laden with humor. Yes, yes, we've got to keep it professional.

If you've managed to miss the previous links that will take you to the carnival of the job search, click HERE.

So, it's time to get your blog on, Recruiters.

I look forward to the carnival.

The most important word in job search is ...

2007-03-19T13:20:00.000-07:00

I recently posted this question on LinkedIn,

"The most important word in job search is..."

I received great responses from all over the world, and had a difficult time doling out the "best response" rating.

When it comes to recruiting, however, I'm a "relationship-kind-of-guy," so I had to side with Homula for the best answer: relationships.

Including Mike's answer, here's a few of the other answers I really liked:

Michael Homula (Bearing Fruit Consulting Group) - Relationships

Susie Wyshak (SuperViva Life Lists/SuperViva Blog)- LinkedIn

Dean Tracy (DeanTracyJobs.com) - Networking

Anthony Timmons (Cox Communications) - Persistence

Greg Saukulak (ExecuSearch) - Vision

Mark Scrimshire (EKIVE / WebServicesJournal) - Networking and Relationships

Amitabh Thard (Strategic America) - Strategy

David Mortimer (F10 Recruitment) - Honesty

Tom Vongbandith - Integrity

Rich Kolikof (Winthrop Research Group) - Preparation

Kristina Runyeon-Odeberg (Obigo) - Open-Minded

Bryan Burgmaier (T-Mobile USA) - Timing

Kieran Hawe (Vertrue, Inc / What's most important) Adaptability

Julie Martino (Project 1.27) - Search (yourself, goals, growth, opportunity, org's, contacts)

Jacob Bonenberger (Bristol-Myers Squibb) - Nepotism ;)

Peter Nguyen (Talentelle) - Free

Alfredo Ascanio (Universidad Simon Bolivar /Blog /Askain) - Expert!

Alex Dragomirescu (Enviroshake /ZoomInfo) Nerve!

Joe Slevin - Work!

Eduardo Marx Silva (Synthean) Imagination

Mike Schwinn - (Focus on Performance) - Resilient

Robert Mueller (Remote Technologies Group) - Friends

Jason Alba (JibberJobber.com) - Knowledge

Gautam Ghosh (The Imagence Partners) - The role

Mhirra Yung (TMP Worldwide) - Best!

Robert Etheridge (GetTheJob.com) - Caution

Thanks to all "LinkedIn Answers" participants!

Now, jobseekers, what is your "most important word" in job search?

Dennis

Hot Jobs @ T-Mobile

2007-03-16T13:10:00.001-07:00

Here's a few of our hot jobs to peruse while you're killin' time this weekend:

Manager 3, Engineering - PM (Chicago, IL) #150341

Manager 4, Engineering - RF (Concord, CA) #149121

Manager 4, Engineering - Dev (Concord, CA) #149132

Director, Engineering - Development (Parsippany, NJ) #144327

Check out our career site @ T-Mobile.com.

Send me an email @ jobluv@gmail.com.

Checkout Las Vegas jobs at NVJobSearch.

Sr. Manager, Engineering - Development, T-Mobile Nashville, TN

2007-03-14T05:56:00.001-07:00

At T-Mobile, we're looking for the next big idea. Yours.

Our job search is on, and we're looking for an extraordinary leader to join us in Nashville, TN as a Senior Manager of Engineering Development (click title for extended job description).

Check out the link, or send me an email expressing your interest.

Geeked-out-slamdunkin-engineering folks only need apply.

Dennis Smith
Sr. Manager, Recruiting
wirelessheadhunter@gmail.com
T-Mobile USA
WirelessJobs.com (Blog)

The Resume Experiment @ JibberJobber

2007-03-13T15:39:00.001-07:00

Just how important is a resume? Well, we're about to find out.

Jason @ JibberJobber has launched a full-scale experiment to help us get to the bottom of this.

He's provided the resume, as well as the experts to help us probe the depths of this $64 question!

Check out the lineup of resume' pro's he's assembled and see if you can match the name to the face:

Alison Doyle, Barbara Safani, Billie Sucher, Carl Chap man, Liz Handlin, Louise Kursmark, and Wendy Terwelp!

I guess it's pretty easy to identify Carl, eh? As he's the only one with the 5 o'clock shadow :)

Nonetheless, this is a great experiment and can teach all of us (especially the active jobseeker!) a thing or two about resume development.

Here's the post for Day 1.

Here's the post for Day 2.

Do yourself a favor, job seeker. Dive in and learn from the experts - it could possibly mean the difference between a job offer and, well, you know.

Tune in tomorrow (same bat station, same bat channel), for Day 3 of Jason's Resume Experiment.

Wi-Fi TV to Launch InternetWeddingTV.com

2007-03-12T16:07:00.000-07:00

Wi-Fi TV Enters $72 Billion U.S. Wedding Business With Launch of InternetWeddingTV.com (which lets newlyweds post their wedding videos and photos for free).

Weddings are a $72 billion a year business in the United States, and Wi-Fi TV Inc. announced today that it will be a leader in the American marketplace for bringing weddings online, with the introduction of InternetWeddingTV.com, as part of its Social Internet TV™ platform

"Social Internet TV is all about people getting together, so this is a natural for Wi-Fi TV and the next phase of what will happen with a modern marriage,"

stated Lisa Pahl, Director, Wi-Fi TV Inc.

This was bound to happen. But I've still found that the only wedding pic's I'm interested in viewing more than once are my own.

Am I alone?

Or, maybe I'm just a man.

TV at your convenience

2007-03-12T03:57:00.000-07:00

The mobile TV debate is clearly hotting up. In response to our recent interviews with MediaFLO and Microtune, Bruce Renny, group marketing director, ROK Entertainment, put forward a few dissenting comments from the point of view of a company already in the market.

The company's ROK TV service streams video at 14 frames per second over GPRS and at 24 frames per second over 3G.

"Our business model is to build on-demand mass-market 2.5G mobile TV services for carriers around the world - for them to offer to their customers as a subscription service. ROK earns a service fee from each subscriber the carrier recruits,"

says Renny.

The company has also launched FreeBe TV,

"Our direct-to-consumer, subscription-free, globally available, mass-market 2.5G, on-demand mobile TV service... it will shortly become wholly ad revenue-supported. We are aiming to recruit several million viewers worldwide within 12 months."

source: phonecontent.com

Addicted to the CrackBerry You Are

2007-03-05T20:21:00.001-08:00

Wireless rivals primed for mobile TV

2007-03-05T05:36:00.000-08:00

On March 1, Verizon Wireless introduced a service that, for the first time, lets cell-phone users watch programming from the likes of Comedy Central, Fox, and MTV right on their handsets. If TV via handset takes off, wireless carriers and cell-phone makers will win big.

But even after years of development and mountains of mobile-TV marketing hype, that's still a very big if.

Verizon Wireless isn't alone in wagering on mobile TV. AT&T (T) will launch its own service later in the year. Modeo, a subsidiary of Crown Castle International (CCI), is carrying out trials of a mobile-TV offering in New York. Samsung, LG Electronics, and HTC have begun delivering mobile-TV phones for the U.S. And chipmaker Qualcomm (QCOM) has invested about $800 million in the technology.

The average U.S. family watches almost two hours of prime-time TV a day—that's up from 10 years ago. And some 6.2 million people already watch video clips on their phones, up from 2.5 million in early 2006, says consulting firm Telephia.

Will that translate to time spent watching Mobile TV?

Check out BusinessWeek's take on the matter HERE.

How to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks

2007-03-04T05:40:00.001-08:00

Since NASCAR's giving you a break this weekend before they head to Vegas, you've got no excuses - it's time to prepare for your interview. And, lucky for you, the Online Education Database recently served up a detailed job prep article to help you cover your bases.

Although I don't like using the words "Job Interview" and "Tricks" in the same post title (interview preparation is all about hard work and practice - not tricks), I couldn't find a single trick in the entire article.

The article is rather long, but I do recommend it for those fairly new to the job hunt trail. Click HERE to read the article in it's entirety (all 88 tips).

Here's an abbreviated version which includes a few of my faves (by the way, if you put in the time - practice - hard work and you still don't ace the interview, let me know. I'll send you my lucky pink socks):

#1 - Practice your writing skills. In today's Internet-oriented world, good communication skills are crucial. Technical writing and documentation seems to be a weak point for many new grads.

#2 - Stay updated. Read and subscribe to relevant weblogs, magazines, and newspapers. Use web feed subscription tools like Bloglines or Newsgator Online Edition.

#4 - Start a blog. Demonstrate your knowledge of a topic related to a field you'd like to be employed in by writing a blog and mentioning it in your resume.

#11 - Don't lie on your resume. It's not a novel. Mention skills you're capable of. Say "learning such and such" for everything else.

#29 - Try networking. Career networking websites such as LinkedIn or JibberJobber can go a long way toward helping you find a job.

#49 - Be prepared. Know where you're supposed to go. Check their Web site, and call in if you have to. (My favorite mantra begs to be repeated here: There is no substitute for preparation).

#59 - Make a good first impression and maintain it. Mirroring is a powerful technique if used subtly, no matter the interviewer's mood.

#61 - Be succinct. Don't be a Chatty Cathy; don't tell your life story. Give a bit of detail instead of just "yes" and "no".

#79 - Remember what it's about. Think "what's in it for them", not just "what's in it for me". Both parties have to benefit.

#84 - Say thank you. Thank the interviewer and the receptionist - be genuine. (do not forget the "thank you" letter/card - I don't care what the so-called experts have to say about this).

#87 - Keep an interview log. It'll help you track the state of each application (sent application, pending interview, interview complete, followed up, rejected, etc.). Include dates.

Recruiting.com vBlog - Episode 2 (Talent Identification)

2007-03-01T15:17:00.000-08:00

20 College To-Do's to Prepare for Successful Career

2007-03-01T15:07:00.000-08:00

Penelope Trunk, otherwise known as the Brazen Careerist, is a columnist at the Boston Globe and Yahoo! Finance.

In a 2006 post, she offers up 20 Tips for College Students that will help set them up for a great job once the tassel is moved.

Trunk's article still offers timely advice whether you are a current college student, or planning for your first semester this fall.

I can guarantee you won't agree with all 20 tips.

In fact, I have my own struggles with #6 (c'mon, SOMEBODY has to attend law school, right Rothberg?); #7 (just not reality for the majority of college students); and #17 (I didn't apply to Hahvard and I've got plenty of self-confidence).

But I dig #11 and #13.

Here's Trunk's top 20 tips:

1. Get out of the library
2. Start a business in your dorm room
3. Don't take on debt that is too limiting
4. Get involved on campus
5. Avoid grad school in the humanities
6. Skip the law-school track
7. Play a sport in college
8. Separate your expectations from those of your parents
9. Try new things that you're not good at
10. Define success for yourself
11. Make your job search a top priority
12. Take a course in happiness
13. Take an acting course
14. Learn to give a compliment
15. Use the career center
16. Develop a strong sense of selfby dissing colleges that reject you
17. Apply to Harvard as a transfer student
18. Get rid of your perfectionist streak
19. Work your way through college
20. Make to do lists

Check out the complete article HERE to get the details behind the list.

Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us

2007-02-24T06:19:00.001-08:00

This amazing video has been viral since early Feb. I picked it up from John Battelle's Searchblog.

The MobileTV Blues, ala Johnny Cache

2007-02-19T13:42:00.000-08:00

I hear MobileTV's comin'
Data charges 'round the bend,
And I'm watchin' it on my Moto Q,
Because I caaaaan,
And I'm stuck on the JobChannel,
Content keeps marchin' on,
Subscription charges keeps it a-rollin',
On my Q all night loooong

Johnny's version of the MobileTV blues might be a bit optimistic, but give it some time...MobileTV's comin'.

In Mobile Video, Are We Ready?, Katie (GigaOM) reminds us of WorldWide ABI's prediction: that in 2011, mobile TV services will have some 514 million subscribers, of which 460 million will be subscribers to broadcast services.

Wow, that's a lot of MobileTV.

And by 2011, it should be a better MobileTV if the broadband scarcity and variability issues are cleared up.

Even in its nascent stages, MobileTV has already been successfully launched in many countries in Europe and Asia. SK Telecom enrolled 1 million subscribers in the first nine months of its mobile TV launch2 and leading UK operator, 3 Mobile, boasts 3 million mobile TV customers around the world and that number has not stopped rising.

So, you holdin' out 'til 2011?

Yahoo WirelessJobs Community

2007-02-13T08:57:00.000-08:00

Since I've got so much spare time (hello?) I decided to create a WirelessJobs Community on Yahoo! Groups that would allow for worldwide interaction focused on "WirelessJobs!"

Here's the vision for the community:

The purpose of this job list is to focus primarily on all jobs in the wireless industry, especially those focused on electrical engineering, radio frequency (RF), handset product development, RF Design, Switch and Field Operations, Cell Site Construction, mobile content, and any IT related jobs within the wireless sector.

While this group is being operated in conjunction with the WirelessJobs.com Blog that I manage and edit in my role as Sr. Recruiting Manager with T-Mobile, this forum is not limited to job postings at the carrier level.

The positions can be full time or contract positions available anywhere across the globe.

Good luck and welcome to WirelessJobs-Community!

Please consider joining our WirelessJobs Community - just click HERE.

Or, click the handy little picture at the top of this posting.

Look forward to connecting,

Dennis

Qualcomm firms mobile TV grip with AT&T wireless

2007-02-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

And the Mobile TV hits keep comin'....

Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) locked up the two largest U.S. carriers with its mobile TV technology after AT&T Inc.'s (T) wireless arm agreed to use the service late this year.

The agreement adds credibility to Qualcomm's MediaFlo technology, which is expected to be offered later this quarter through Verizon Wireless. It also gives it a leg up over rival standards such as DVB-H, which is being championed by Nokia Corp. (NOK). DVB-H, which stands for digital video broadcasting-handheld, has garnered interest from overseas carriers.

Mobile TV, which still has its share of skeptics over how broadly it will be adopted, is seen as a potential major revenue driver for the carriers down the line.

Gina Lombardi, president of Qualcomm's MediaFLO USA unit, said Qualcomm is working with Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), Deutsche Telekom AG's (DT) T-Mobile USA and Alltel Corp. (AT) in testing the service.

Overseas, Qualcomm is running tests with British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC (BSY) and Japan's KDDI Corp. (9433.TO).

source: MarketWatch.com

Nokia bets on mobile TV, navigation

2007-02-12T05:30:00.000-08:00

Phone-making giant launches second wave of E-series business devices

BARCELONA (MarketWatch) -- Nokia Corp., the world's largest mobile-phone maker, on Monday unveiled its first mid-priced mobile-TV phone at the 3GSM telecommunications conference in Barcelona.

The phone, called the N77, will be able to receive TV signals broadcast in DVB-H technology, one of the most popular of the many digital broadcast formats vying for dominance.

Nokia Chief Executive Olli Pekka Kallasvuo said the N77 represents the next chapter in mobile TV after the Finnish firm launched its first DVB-H model, the N92, last year.

The N92 was mostly used in non-commercial trials. The N77, by contrast, is expected be commercially available in the second quarter. It will also cost less than the N92, which was priced at around $800 in some Asian markets.

"It's [the N77] going to play a key role in taking mobile TV mass market," he said.

source: MarketWatch.com

Regional Engineering Recruiter, T-Mobile USA (Chicago, IL)

2007-02-06T20:24:00.000-08:00

T-Mobile USA, a national provider of wireless voice, messaging, and data services, has an opportunity in Chicago for an Engineering Recruiter with a solid technical recruiting background.

Preferred candidates will have a strong telecom background with a thorough understanding of wireless networks and protocol (GSM and/or UMTS). Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) are required, as well as the experience to deliver world-class customer service to VP-level customers within the region.

T-Mobile USA offers an outstanding benefits package, employee and spouse phone and service programs, and the best Paid-Time Off (PTO) package in the industry.

Additionally, this position currently resides at our facility located at 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. However, these offices will soon be relocating to either the Itasca or Oak Brook areas.

If you have an interest in this opportunity, please forward your resume to Dennis Smith @ wirelessheadhunter@gmail.com.

Please include a cover letter with one paragraph detailing your most significant accomplishment of 2006.

iPhone Rivals Putting On Their Game Faces

2007-02-04T05:29:00.000-08:00

Excerpt from MacNewsWorld:

Introducing the iPhone at the Macworld keynote address last month, Steve Jobs called current smartphones clunky and "not so smart." If Apple's mobile phone scares competitors like Treo, Samsung and Nokia, they're trying not to let it show.

The iPhone will stimulate the market, they say, but it won't be everything to everyone.

Read complete article HERE.

Maybe you should have uglier friends

2007-02-03T16:56:00.000-08:00

Wireless Jobs for Friday, Jan. 26th, 2007

2007-01-26T12:47:00.000-08:00

Here's three (3) jobs for Friday that I'd like to get in front of the wireless community.

If you have an interest in any of these jobs, send me your resume along with the job id and title.

I'll get 'em in the recruiter's hands as quickly as possible.

Req 141072 Director, Engineering Planning and Performance
Bellevue, WA

Req 141067 Director, Engineering, Data Network & Applications
Bellevue, WA

Req 114672 RAN Certification Engineer
Bellevue, WA

Look forward to hearing from you,

Dennis Smith
wirelessjobtv@gmail.com
T-Mobile Recruiting

#1 Worst Way to Quit Your Job

2007-01-23T07:58:00.000-08:00

I know it's entertaining.

Yes, I laughed just like you did.

But as he mentions at the end of the video, this bridge, for all intents and purposes, is BURNED.

No letters of reference.

In fact, the only letter he'll receive will say "Restraining Order" at the bottom of the page.

So, before you think about acting the comedian.....oh, forget it, where's the magic marker!

T-Mobile is Hiring ! See my Jobster Profile

2007-01-23T04:09:00.000-08:00

Here's a new feature that showed up on my my Jobster profile last week: POST A JOB....FREE!!!

I haven't seen any announcements go out about this new feature, but I think it's a terrific idea.

This is just one more reason why it makes sense for recruiters to develop a robust profile on jobster.

Any people searches performed on the terms "wireless recruiter" will see my ugly mug pop up 2nd from the top of the page.

Should they decide to click on my profile, they'll see the "Dennis is Hiring" link as noted above.

Great feature, Jason. I'll be a frequent "job poster" and believe this will likely be one of the most widely used features on the site.

Dennis Smith
T-Mobile Recruiting

Senior RF Engineer (GSM), Concord, CA - T-Mobile USA

2007-01-20T15:24:00.000-08:00

Check out the brief description I posted in my jobster profile.

If you want more details on this Sr. RF Engineer position we currently have open in Concord, CA, send me an email.

I'll put you in touch with Melissa who is leading the recruiting charge in our West Region.

Dennis Smith
T-Mobile Recruiting
WirelessJobs.com

On the Job Experience: Overrated?

2007-01-20T08:48:00.001-08:00

Man shoots electricity out from his hand

2007-01-19T18:07:00.001-08:00

It's pretty typical to end a job interview with a handshake.

I think I'd reconsider if I ever interviewed this fine chap.

Dennis

GoDevs.com Offers Website Tonight for .Mobi Domains

2007-01-19T15:38:00.000-08:00

Whew. My wife can now relax. Maybe I'll be able to get my .mobi sites up and running after all:

telecomcareers.mobi
telecomjobs.mobi
jobblogs.mobi

Check out the article on WebHosting.info.

Dennis

3 Tips for Becoming a Google Grabber

2007-01-18T14:11:00.000-08:00

John Lennon wasn't talking about Google, but his question from long ago is appropriate for today:

``Why has nobody discovered me?''

Great question, John. And, surprisingly, it's still the $64 question with just a lil' twist:

"What do I have to do to get Google to notice me?"

Well, Jefferson Graham (USAToday) provides the answers to the question we've all googled a few thousand times...HERE.

Actually, the answers come from Chris Winfield, president of website consultant 10e20. In the article, Winfield offers up a few tips, and yes, these seem to be fairly universal (applicable) to all of us). Don't expect to crash Digg's servers with this info, but they do serve as solid reminders of the activities that should be fundamental to our blogs/sites, etc.

Link to other quality websites (the holy grail of blogging - gives your blog authority/weight in the blogosphere). Think of links as word-of-mouth. The more people on the web who are "talking" about you, the more your site rises to the top.
Have a clear website title (ex: WirelessJobs.com - there should be no question in your mind what you'll find at this site. The title is visible along the top of Internet Explorer or other web browsers. This is the first thing Google looks for when crawling the Web.
Make sure your descriptive copy (the meat of your posts) includes search terms (key words) that articulate how you want to be discovered by search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and MSN.

Winfield also advises using a free tool Google offers for keyword tips: AdWords.

These online keyword tools help Google's advertising clients, who buy sponsored pay-per-click links to guarantee good placement in the search results. But they are available, free, to everyone.

If you are looking for more information to help you gather more "Google Juice" for your site or blog, here's a few more articles for you: problogger, marketingprofs (requires membership but is free), and the blog herald.

Good luck.

Now, go get noticed.

WirelessJobs.tv

2nd Highest .Mobi Sale Gives Hope to Obi-WanKenobi.Mobi

2007-01-17T15:03:00.000-08:00

Jason Davis got me interested in buying domain names a year or so ago.

Oh, by the way, my wife wants to personally thank you, Jason.

If you see her coming, RUN!!!

Anyway, I own no domain names significant enough to one day get the five rug-rats through college. I've bought and sold enough to support my Starbucks habit (which can get rather pricey), but nothing to write home about.

I do, however, enjoy hearing a good story about those domain-nuts who happen to make a nice dime on the sale. And I found one today that's sure to keep my habit alive at least for another 3 months.

According to Ron Jackson of DNJournal.com, Flowers.mobi recently sold for $200,000. Nice cash for an unproven extension. Now, before you throw the "isolation theory" in my face, realize that it was backed up by another sale the same week: Sportsbook.mobi (which brought in $129,800).

Sweet-mother-of-all-domain-names.

I think both of those brought in just a little more than all of my domains sales combined (wink-wink).

Anyway, for those who care, here's a look at the complete Top 20 for the week ending Sunday, Jan. 14:

The Telecom Conundrum (not for the faint of heart)

2007-01-17T11:11:00.000-08:00

It's almost as if John Madden is responsible for creating the diagram that sent this whole Telecom-thing in to a tailspin.

Ok, we need some clarity, and Stephen Colbert is just the guy to do it.

Honestly, if somebody explained the evolution of Telecom to you back in 1956, would you have believed 'em?

Click below and be prepared to crack up.

The Scratch 'n Sniff Phone (NTT DoCoMo)

2007-01-17T03:53:00.000-08:00

Here's a Reuters story from Tokyo about NTT Docomo's latest phones (one with a touch-sensitive screen and one that gives off a sent):

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's top wireless operator NTT DoCoMo Inc. unveiled on Tuesday a mobile phone featuring a touch-sensitive screen, like the popular Nintendo DS portable game console, and another model that gives off a relaxing scent.

DoCoMo's "D800iDS", made by Mitsubishi Electric Corp., opens up like a clamshell and is equipped with screens on both upper and lower halves, rather than the typical design of one display and a number keypad.

source: Reuters.com

T-Mobile myFaves stick together

2007-01-16T17:07:00.001-08:00

The Owen Bloggers (of Vanderbilt University)

2007-01-16T16:27:00.000-08:00

Cool stuff.

A group of MBA students have collaborated to implement a blog providing prospective students a peek in to the lives and thoughts of students currently in the MBA program.

And this certainly proves to be an interesting conglomeration of bloggers:

Sam the Science Geek,
Sharran (founder and CEO of OwenBloggers.com),
Issac the Married
Bio-Heather
Justin the Contemplator,
Asif the Wanderer
Jose (en Espanol)
Nat the Fly Fishing Guide
Matt the Vegas Man (yep, I saw your pic's Matt)
The Hweester
Andre the Giant
Kat the Penn
Edmundo the Gamer
Susan's Constant Contemplation
Colorado Tyler
Medieval Isha,
Merry Merry Quite Productive
and finally.....Tony Banks

I dig the blog, Owen Bloggers, and I applaud you for getting involved in the blogging community and paying it forward to those who might follow in your footsteps.

I'd enjoy connecting with each of you one day and get your perspective on this blogging experience (ahem, you know, when you aren't in Vegas....Mr. Matt :)

And, finally, just to see if you are paying attention, the first Owen Blogger to send me an email receives an offer for the job of his/her choice; a one-year lease on a Beemer; and a comp package to include $150k base with a 35% annual bonus (paid out quarterly).

Yeah, I've never been too good at lying, but that's my attempt to weave a lil' humor in to the post.

Hat is tipped to the Owen Bloggers.

Carpe Blogem,

Dennis Smith
T-Mobile USA
WirelessJobs.com

13 Tips for Your Extreme Makeover, LinkedIn Edition

2007-01-16T16:20:00.000-08:00

Our favorite Kawasaki is the star of today's show:

"Extreme Makeover, LinkedIn Edition!"

Those who know, told Guy that he needed a makeover...so he gave Kay and Mike the reins and said, "Go get 'em!"

Judge for yourselves.

Here's Guy's old LinkedIn Profile, complete with 13 points of fine critique.

And now, the new profile.

Nice job, Kay 'n Mike.

I'm duly convicted and plan to start my MakeOver...first thing tomorrow.

Dennis
WirelessJobs.tv

"Sure...you're hot now, but I'm a legend"

2007-01-16T11:11:00.000-08:00

Sprint Nextel rings weak

2007-01-16T09:51:00.000-08:00

Technology woes, near-flat earnings on agenda as wireless carrier struggles to keep customers.

Technology problems, strong competitors and cost-conscious customers continue to bedevil Sprint Nextel Corp., as the company struggles to make good on a merger that looked so appealing when it was announced three years ago.

The Reston, Va.-based company announced last week that it had a net loss of more than 300,000 monthly subscribers during its fourth quarter and was cutting 5,000 jobs.

Sprint Nextel also said that it expected near-flat operating revenue and earnings for the coming fiscal year, as it continues to lose customers and increases its spending on marketing and adding capacity to its cellular network.

Company officials predicted a return to growth in the second quarter, but the stock has been trading at the low end of its 52-week range of $15.92 to $26.89.

source: The Beacon Journal Publish

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