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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Experience: 1-2 years

Salary: 20,000 - 35,000

Job Description: Ideal Candidate should have at least Bachelor's Degree in computer science with 1-2 years of experience in QA field. He/she will be responsible for Quality Assurance which includes writing, implementing and testing script cases.

Technical Skills:

- Good understanding of test plans, test cases

- Database knowledge of testing tools and procedure

Soft Skills:

- Good communication skills with a pleasing personality

- Ability to Multi task

- Initiative taker and active learner

Vacancy: 02

Note: Fresh Graduates are encouraged to apply.

Send your resume at jobs@tenpearls. com before 15th September. please mention "Your name: SQA" in the subject line.

Regards,

Sumaira Khan

Executive-Human Resource

TenPearls, LLC

401, Fortune Center, Sharah-e-Faisal, Karachi

sumaira.khan@ tenpearls. com
www.tenpearls. com

Sunday, August 30, 2009

php/asp.net developer required

Posted by: "Kanwal Ali" hremploymentservice s@yahoo.com hremploymentservice s


Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:22 am (PDT)





Position: Senior .NET

developer

Experience: 2-3 Years



Job Description:

* Designs/codes web applications.

* system deficiencies and recommend solutions.

* Develop database-driven Web Application for rapid, real-time information sharing.

* Perform complete testing of Web applications.

Skills:

* 1+ years of ASP.NET/C# experience.

* Database Design & Development.

* Object Oriented Programing.

* Oracle 9i/10g, Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Visual Studio.

* PHP/MYSQL experience and skills would also be a plus

* designing Object-Oriented public global audience web applications



Salary Package: 25k

to 35k



Apply

at: cv.hres@gmail. com





Post: Senior PHP Developers



Experience: 2-3 Years



Salary: Rs. 35,000 - 50,000 (depends

upon their expertise and potential)



Requirement: Should have strong concepts of Web development, PHP and

CakePHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript, Must possess working knowledge of OScommerce and CMS

such as joomla etc, building custom modules, themes etc in joomla..



Vacancies: 2



Apply at: cv.hres@gmail. com

Professional developer Classic ASP Required

Job Description:




We are looking for professional developer Classic ASP having 1 or 2 years of extensive Classic ASP experience. Excellent command over MS SQL Server is required.Don' t forget to mention online project links in your resume.



Skills Required:



Active Server Pages - JavaScript - SQL - HTML-CSS-Dream Weaver



please send your resume at alireike at gamil dot com

Software Engineers Positions

Designation: Software Engineers Positions: 4-5


Qualification: Candidate must hold a Bachelor/Masters degree in Computer Science [BS/BE(CS)/BCIT/ MCS/MS]

Experience: Minimum experience required 1-2 years in Web Application Development( ASP.NET).

Job Description: Web Application Development.



Little About Us:

Daedalus Software, Inc. is a privately held, global company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. Daedalus Software, Inc. designs, develops, markets and supports software and database applications for the healthcare and life sciences industry. The company has vast number of employees located at four offices in the U.S.A. and internationally. The company has a number of product offerings including: BTM-Research, and BTM-Transplant and MCT.

Company URL: http://www.daedalus software. com



Skills Required:

(a) Expertise in:

- ASP.NET development with C#, ASP. Net and SQL Server.

- Development in ADO.NET, AJAX , Java Script, SQL Server Reporting Services,Crystal Reports.

(b) Other Skills & abilities:

· MCP(plus points)

· Reporting Tools

· Must have Troubleshooting- debugging skills

· Java Script/html

· Knowledge of .net 2005 & 2008

. N-Tier Architecture.







We provide equal opportunity to all.Fresh candidates with good programming and analytical skills may encourage to apply.Candidate may send his/her resume to ikhan@daedalussoftw are.com and position mention in email's subject.



Regards,

Imran Ahmed Khan,

Software Engineer,

Daedalus Software Inc.

ikhan@daedalussoftw are.com

http://www.daedalus software. com

Assistant Manager

Our Group Head Office located at Sharah-e-Faisal Karachi .We have require the following services in below.


Position :

Assistant Manager Accounts for Textile .......01

The candidate must have 2-5 years experience of handling inventory of Garment factory,Should have knowledge of Quality of Fabrics.Record Maintain in fabrics consumption, Inwards Outwards, Gate passes, and party payable and etc. He must possess good command over MS Excel & Computerized Accounting Software
Age Limit 18 - 25.



Assistant Manager Accounts for Hospital …… 01



The candidate good knowledge of Accounts in Hospital .Party Receivable Payable ,Purchase & and other accounts activity.He must possess good command over MS Excel & Computerized Accounting Software.Preference would be given to persons having 2-4 years experience.

Age Limit 18 - 25.

Package :
Salary package and position will be given as per your academic qualification and ability after your interview.

Application :

If you are interested in the above mentioned positions kindly forward your resume up to September 05’ 2009 .Please mention position applied in subject line with Current & Expected Salary.

Send your resume as well as scan copies on the following e-mail

gmlfarhan@gmail. com

Regards
Farhan Ahmed

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Junior Software Developer/Engineer

Junior Software Developer/Engineer

Company:

Public Semi Government Medical

Education Institute-Confident ial

Position Type:

Permanent

Location:

Karachi, Pakistan

Timing:

9:00 – 5:00 (Strict n Fix)

Gender

Female (Only)

JOB

DESCRIPTION: -



NOTE: -



1)send your Resume to . Shortlisted candidate will ask to attend the interview.



Qualifications Eligibility: - BCS, BSC, MCs, or DIT,

DAE(CS/IT) any graduation equivalent.Â



Experience: - Fresher, Experience on PHP,

ZEND FRAMEWORK, MYSQL will be preferable,



Â



Required

skill: - (any one language) PHP, JAVA: - SERVLET, JSP, JAVA, J2EE,

HTML, DOTNET: -C#, .NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, C, DSF, C++, VC++, VB, ASP,

SDK,



Database: - MYSql, Oracle, Sybase, SQL SERVER, Hibernate (any one), XML, SAP



Framework: Zend Framework, Joomla



CONTACT: -



Sandeep Kumar



sandeep.msh@ gmail.com



+92 333 33 83 83 2

Best Regards!



Sandeep Kumar Maheshwary

required SQA Engineer

An Australian based Software House required SQA Engineer.




Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer



Job Description: Develop, apply and maintain requirements and standards for seamless operation of web and windows based products and services. Be part of the Quality Assurance team and serve as a resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement. Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in Quality assurance of client applications. Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports.



Skills Required: - 1 year experience preferred. Fresh grads may apply too.

- Programming background a must

- Strong in problem solving, algorithms, and data structures

- Relational databases & SQL expertise is a plus

- Excellent communication skills in English required.

- Ability to take charge and complete work independently


Email:farhanm18@yahoo. com

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

IPhone & sharePoint Developers required‏

Position:  iPhone Developer

Experience:  2-3 years

Salary:  30,000 - 45,000

Job Description: Candidate would be required to create Client/Server iPhone applications using iPhone development SDK 3.0 for 3GS phones.Ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, 2-3 years of experience with strong programming concepts in Java environment or object oriented programming.

Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Widgets
- Expertise in writing XCODE
- Prior experience of working with Mac OS Snow Leopard and iPhone Application development is required


Vacancy: 01
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Position:  SharePoint Developer

Experience:  1-2 years

Salary:  30,000 - 45,000

Job Description:
Ideal Candidate must have expertise in administration, configuration and customization of SharePoint Solutions using MOSS & sharePoint services 3.0. Candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, 1-2 years of experience with strong programming concepts.

Technical Skills

- Expertise in MOSS 2007/ Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- WSS 3.0 & WWF skills
- Familiarity with MS Technologies

Vacancy: 01

Send your resume at jobs@tenpearls.com before 21st August. please mention "Your name: iPhone" in the subject line. 


regards,
Sumaira Khan
Executive-Human Resource
TenPearls, LLC
401, Fortune Center, Sharah-e-Faisal, Karachi
+92 21 4328447-8 Office

Internship in Toyota

Dear All,


We have 2 opportunities for Internship program in IT. Please send CV’s of interested persons.

Skills Required:



.Net

Crystal Report



Regards,



Ashraf Yaqoob Bana

SAP R/3 (ABAP/4 Certified Consultant)

Deputy Manager IT

Indus Motors Company Limited

PABX : +92 (021)-4720041/ 8 Ext. 4113

FAX : +92 (021)-4720056

Mobile: +92 (0300)-9261380

Website: www.toyota-indus. com

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

5 Effective Work Habits For Fresh Graduates

Discover the 5 most effective work habits for freshies starting out in the working world.


Being new in the working world, I am sure you are eager to show off your newfound skills and knowledge. However, out there in the working world some basic work effective habits can increase your productivity. By being consistently effective at your work increases your chances of success in your career.

The 5 effective work habits are:

1. Volunteer For Assignments

One of the best ways to signal that you are a keen learner and are not afraid of hard work is to volunteer for assignments. Especially assignments that no one seems interested to do. However, before that do assess your own skills and knowledge to see if you can confidently accomplish it. If you are confident in completing the task in full and perfection, go ahead and volunteer for it.

However, do remember one thing. Under promise and over deliver on the assignment you volunteered. Do not be too confident that you turn a perfect opportunity into mess. Once you start the project, see it till the end. You would be seen as someone who is courageous enough to take on additional assignments. You would also be seen as someone who follows through in your work. This is the first habit you need to internalize.

2. Be Nice To People

I am sure we have all heard this often enough. Be nice to people regardless of their rank and designation. It sounds philosophical but when you are nice to people they go out of their way to help you. And being new in an organization you would never know what sort of help you would need. Colleagues often like to work with nice talented people. When you have this effective work habit you increase the chances of people wanting you to work on their team.

Being nice to people is just common courtesy. There is nothing extra ordinary about this particular habit that you need special skills. A smile in the morning and a “Good Morning” is a good start. In this day and age, people working in pressurized environments often use stress as an excuse when they blow up. Is this necessary? Nice is often reciprocated by nice. In fact, it can lower your stress level.

3. Prioritize Your Work

We all love to start work on things that are close to our hearts. However, often these may not be the most urgent and important in our list of tasks in the workplace. When you select things you are more interested in rather than work that is more important or urgent, you lower your chances of success.

Have a list of things to do according to its strategic importance to your company. Know your role in completing the tasks at hand in order to achieve that corporate goal. When you prioritize your work, you are more productive and that increases your chances of career success.

4. Stay Positive

As someone new in the working world it is very easy to feel down because you are new. You are not used to the work system. You have new people to deal with and people in the working world who behave very differently from school. It takes a lot of getting used to. There will be office politics to deal with regardless of how little.

Be above all these and stay positive in the face of challenges. When you are positive you remain focused on your goals. You make better decisions and therefore become more productive.

5. Highlight A Problem But Bring Solutions

The last effective work habit of the five effective work habits is to bring solutions each time you highlight a problem to your boss or management. You need to remember that when you bring problems and not solutions, it is often construed as complaining.

To avoid that label, offer solutions. A range of possible solutions also indicates to your boss that you have thought this through before approaching him/her with a problem. Have in mind a recommended solution amongst those you suggested.

These are the 5 effective work habits I constantly drill into new employees who are fresh graduates in our company. At first glance, these may seem like common sense. However, in actual working environment people tend to sometimes forget these very basic effective work habits. And don't practice them often enough. Internalize these and consistently practice them to increase your chances of success.

Career Advancement Tips for Freshies: 5 Quick Advice to Help You Grow Successfully

Simple Career Enhancement Tips You Can Start Now


These career advancement tips are not instant solutions to your career challenges. They are work values you can practice to help you advance in your career.

You have just left college and started on your first job. Although you know what your role is at your work place, you are also eager to make an impression. Remember that when you practice these career advancement tips, the results are not immediate. You will only begin to see their values when you start to internalize and act upon them naturally.

1. HeartIf you want career advancement, then do everything fueled by the heart. While your brain provides the knowledge, your hands and legs provides the skills, and your heart provides the passion. Fuel every task with passion.

When you work full heartedly, your quality shows. Someone who has the skills and knowledge but do not have the heart to complete the given task can only do a good job. To do a great job, you not only need skills and knowledge, you need heart.

Perfection comes when passion meets skills and knowledge. Approach your work with all your heart and you will advance in your career, successfully.

2. HeedMany freshies I have come across and worked with are very excited to demonstrate what they know and learned in school.

However, they forget that sometimes experience is needed to complement what is learned in the academic world. As a freshie in the workplace, you need to take heed of what your seniors and bosses advice you. Pay careful attention to what they are trying to tell you. Some things only experience can teach you. The finer points of any industry can only be learned when you take heed of advice from elders in the industry.

3.HungerHave the hunger to know more and learn more. Have the hunger to want to go further and do more. If you want to advance in your career, always be hungry for relevant skills and knowledge. Always be hungry for excellence in your work. One of my ex-bosses used to tell me, when you do a good job, you earn your salary and your current position. When you do an excellent job, you give me reasons to give you an increment and a promotion.

The hunger to want to do more and do better quite naturally makes you a competitive advantage in your unit. People will notice your constant pursuit of excellence and that will make them want you to work for them and keep you on the team. You increase your value to the company. This is one of the career advancement tips I continue to practice till today.

4. HindranceAs a freshie, you lack experience at work and you will find a lot hindrances. These hindrances coupled with your eagerness to demonstrate your prowess at work will frustrate you. Some challenges and obstacles are real. It could be related to your lack of skills and knowledge to complete a task.

You may perceive yourself to know how to do the task but in reality you may not be equipped to do so. When faced with hindrances, seek help. Do not be egoistic to not do so. No one knows everything. When you seek help you learn a new skill.

Some hindrances are more people oriented. They can be difficult colleagues simply testing your patience. When I was a freshie, how I approached this hindrance was to see it as a rites of passage. They want me to give them a reason for respecting my input and my work. When faced with such colleagues, practice patience. In extreme cases, you can seek help from your immediate boss.

As cliché as it sounds, hindrances only serves to make you learn more if you view them positively.

5. HumorTo balance off the career advancement tips of heed, hunger and hindrance is humor. I can still remember some of my personal experiences related to these career advancement tips. Imagine how stressful it can be when they all happen together.

Imagine the stress of having to deal with this situation - You are supposed to take heed of advice and remember it, especially when it is due to a mistake. You need to be hungry for excellence. You get hindrances from colleagues because you are new. In addition, hindrance to complete some tasks due to the lack of experience. How do you deal with it?

One of the best ways to deal with all these is to have a sense of humor. Laugh at yourself a little. When the going gets tough, laugh. While you need to be serious with your work to increase your chances of career advancement, it doesn’t mean you cannot relax. Sometimes you have to say - it’s only work. Having a sense of humor allows you to minimise the stress at work.

These are the 5 quick yet important career advancement tips a freshie can practice at work immediately. With constant practice, you can make it a habit and it would seem effortless before you know it.

Achieve Career Success with 5Ds?

You would probably ask, is it possible to achieve career success with 5Ds? Yes, it is possible. These 5Ds I am referring to stands for Dependability, Determination, Delight, Detailed and Devoted. Not only will they increase your chances of achieving career success, they will also increase your motivation at work.




Throughout my working experience, I have had the chance of observing bosses, colleagues and staff members perform their tasks. And I noticed a pattern that exists with people who achieve career success in the level relevant to them.


They carried with these 5 traits when tackling their work.

1. Dependability

Dependability means taking first person responsibility when you are given a job to do. You never blame someone for your work that is not done right. It means you take the initiative to see the job is done to the best of your ability. You take great pride in the work assigned to you.

When you are dependable, you become a competitive advantage for your organization. You are seen as someone worthy of more important assignments and hence increase your chances of achieving career success.

2. Determined

Being determined means having the stamina to see things through regardless of how tough they are. If you are to achieve career success, having determination is one critical factor. It not only ensures that you complete your work at hand no matter how tough, it also ensures that you achieve your long-term career goals.

A determined person is usually fueled by a keen sense of duty and passion for the work. When you do your work with passion, the quality will shine through and people will notice it.

3. Delight

Be a delight to work with in your workplace. No one likes to work with a grouch. Having a pleasing disposition, smile, never say die, being positive regardless of how huge the challenge, is part of being delightful at work. A delight at work carries with them a positive attitude. It is the positive energy that they rub off on you that makes you want to work with them. It is a real and sincere feeling.

When you carry with you a smile and a positive attitude at work, you are known as a delight. You will notice that colleagues wish for you to achieve career success. You can see them wish positive things for you.

4. Detailed

A detailed worker never lets work that is haphazard leave their hands. A detailed person slogs to ensure that everything that is supposed to work is looked into. They are the people that take that extra precaution and the initiative to make sure things become near perfect. Just enough is not in their vocabulary. Good enough just isn’t good enough for them.

For the detailed, only the best is good enough. When you are a detailed person your bosses trust you with jobs that need multitasking. They know you can be relied on to make sure everything little aspect is looked into. Such tasks increase your chance to achieve career success.

5. Devoted

A devoted worker is an enthusiastic worker. When you become an enthusiastic worker, you are focused on the tasks at hand. You also become focused on the bigger goals of the organization. Due to this you are not as vulnerable to the ‘disturbing ghosts’ in your organization that is always causing disruption by being a complainer and spreading negative energy.

In order to achieve career success, it is important for you to cultivate these 5Ds. They help increase your chances of achieving career success. Besides, these qualities will also increase your work motivation.

Super Sales MAN

It’s age of marketing. What is the use of quality products if you are unable to sell it? Moreover, there is so much competition in market that you cannot even sell a quality product easily. The world of business is changing fast. Unless you are able to adjust with the new trends, and mould your techniques accordingly you will find it very difficult to get success.. However, you needn’t worry. We are arming you with some new and tested ideas, which will transform you into a SUPER SALES MAN (a very successful marketing executive).


DON’T BELIEVE IN ‘NO’

It is true that in a sales strategy you often have to agree with your customers. Customers are always right. Beware of antagonising your customers. Nevertheless, never believe them if they say ‘no’. In case you believe you will have to resign from your post soon or you will have to close your business. Most of them have a natural habit of saying ‘no’. So learn to maintain your calm and try again with better words. If you still fail then leave in a good mood showering a couple of sentences for his better life and future. Moreover, after a mouth or two contact him again. You will be surprised to know how most of the customers convert their ‘no’ into ‘yes’.

BE ORIGINAL

Most of the prospective customers aren’t interested in copied things or duplicate items. They prefer it genuine/original. You should enhance your own plus points instead of copying others blindly. Genuine and fresh items always attract others. Therefore develop your own unique style of selling. Originality adds attraction to your personality that helps you to sell more items to more people.

THE BENEFIT OF YOUR CUSTOMERS

Most of the sales persons have a habit of keeping their minds on their own profit benefits. That is a poor sales-strategy. Others are not there to help you live a good and affluent life. Instead you are there to help them make their life better. Concentrate on how you can provide a good deal to a customer. In that case you will be bombarded with more purchase orders without much effort. What else do you need?

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOUR PRODUCTS

If you believe in yourself and your product (which is the utmost sales strategy), it will naturally vibrate through your words and sentences, having a positive impact on your target. Moreover, you get a winner’s edge – the most sought after marketing trait. Some persons are negative thinkers. They expect failures. It is impossible for them to believe in themselves. Consequently, they are unable to convince others and sell their items. The principle of forced belief can start bringing a change. Firmly believe that you are a super salesperson and you will definitely succeed. After a period, this forced-belief becomes a habit.

DREAM-TECHNIQUE WILL DO WONDERS

You can use dream-technique. It is the easiest technique in the world to give a miraculous transformation to your personality. Give your imagination a free hand. Try to fly in a dream world every night that you have become a super salesperson. You are selling your product everywhere. People are flocking to you to become your customers. Just dream, expect nothing, and await the wonders to happen in future.

SENSE OF HUMOUR CAN HELP

Anger and aggressive emotions never bring success in marketing. It is better to sit at your home and break household things to get a relief. Don’t pour away these emotions on your prospective customers. They will run miles away from you. Practise sense of humour if you can. It will inject a spark of friendliness in them, making their minds fertile for your sales pitch. In case you are unable to practise this technique even after repeated efforts forget it. At least practise controlling your aggressive emotions. If your mind is determined to achieve its aim it will help you to keep your emotions under control.

KNOCK AT THEIR DOORS AGAIN

It is one of the most effective sales strategies. In addition, the most profitable and the easiest one. Knock at the old doors again. If you really sold quality goods that satisfied the customers then you don’t need new customers everyday. You can revert to your old customers again and again to sell them more and more. Wise salesmen must follow this golden rule of marketing. Many companies forget their old customer by emphasizing too much to get new. New ideas and techniques are devised to woo more and more new customers. A feeling of resentment starts building in old customers and it is always harmful for the company.

RUSH UP TO NO-COMPETITION ZONES

Everyone is running towards the areas where there is already too much competition. People start feeling bore with repeated requests from all sides. They often opt for well-known brands. It is very difficult to sell new or less-known products here. So pull your neck up the crowd and watch for new territories. Your life may change after a couple of months because you improve your chances of getting many new customers.

PRAISE THEM EVEN IF THEY ABUSE

Certainly, it’s the most difficult task you have to learn. The most powerful marketing gun that most of the salesmen are unable to handle. Whomever you want to sell always find in him something to admire. It seems easy, but becomes the toughest whenever you have to face aggressive, impulsive or abusive people. Now the real test begins. You feel like you are in the oven and you want to make yourself cool with a burst of anger. Instead, if you learn to have a shower of cool feelings it will make you a tougher sales person afterwards. Like steel, you will become harder. So praise even the hot bricks. They will value you more.

PASTE ‘GOOD NEWS’ ON YOUR FOREHEAD

Who wants to listen to the same old news or eat the stale food. In the sajavascript:void(0)

Publish Postme why people are fed-up with the same old things being sold to them repeatedly and of course in the same old repetitive sales pitch. You can learn a lot from the following two principals of human nature: a) they want new and good things, b) they want some old things to be sold to them in a new way. In fact you should be like good news to them every time. You must have something good to say about your product and for your customer. You will get warm welcome everywhere.

These 10 golden rules will make you a super salesman if you follow them seriously. With their help you will earn millions.

Online Musiq Degrees

For those of us who want to pursue a music degree but find it difficult to do so because of time constraints, financial difficulties or physical limitations, there is another option - online schools and/or correspondence courses. Today more and more universities are offering courses online which make it possible to earn a degree in the comfort of our own home and at a time that is convenient for us.




Of course, there is both a downside and an upside of taking online courses. First of all you must make sure that the school is legitimate and accredited; ask how much the tuition is or if there are additional fees, know your teachers' background, etc. For proper guidance on deciding which online school to enroll at, I refer you to our Distance Education expert, Jamie Littlefield.



Nevertheless, for those who are interested in pursuing a degree in music, here are several universities offering certificates, courses and degrees.



* Berkleemusic.com - Berkleemusic.com provides online music courses and college-credit certificate programs in music production, songwriting, music theory, arranging, performance, guitar and music business.



* Valley City State University (Dept. of Music) - Located in Valley City, North Dakota, this fully-accredited school now offers online courses such as Music Theory, Music History and Pedagogy (applied and piano). Courses are open to anyone, including music teachers preparing for the MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) National Certification.



* Mary Pappert School of Music - One of Duquesne University's educational institutions, this school offers a Master of Music Major in Music Education.



* Judson College - Offers a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Music. Also offers various music courses including Introduction to Church Music, Music in Worship, Music Theory, Music History and Music Education (elementary).



* Auburn University - Offers graduate programs in music education.



* Boston University - Offers a Masters of Music in Music Education and Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education.



* Stephen F. Austin State University - Offers a Master of Arts in Music Education.



* University of Hawaii at Manoa - Offers a Master of Arts in Music Educaton.



* University of Northern Iowa - Offers guided independent study courses as well as Master of Music in Music Education.



* University of Southern Mississippi - Offers various distance learning courses including The Psychology of Music and The Enjoyment of Music.



* Eastern Michigan University - Has scheduled course offerings for music including Introduction to Music Theory and Introduction to Music Therapy.



* University of North Texas - Scheduled courses in Jazz Fundamentals, Music Appreciation and others.



* West Texas A&M University - Offers courses in music education, music history and song literature.



* University of Southern Maine - USM has launched a new graduate certificate program for music educators called "Composing Together". The program teaches music teachers how to teach music composition in PreK-12 settings and also allows teachers to study music composition.



* Indiana University (Indianapolis campus) - Pursue a Master of Science in Music Technology from Indiana University's online program.



Know of other online universities offering courses and degrees in music? E-mail it to musiced.guide@about.com.

General Questions During Interview

Questions start the minute the interview does, and to show that you are an exceptional candidate, you need to be prepared to answer not only the typical questions, but also the unexpected. You can expect questions regarding your qualifications, your academic preparation, career interests, experience, and ones that assess your personality.


1. Tell me about yourself

The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.



2. Why did you leave your last job?

Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.



3. What experience do you have in this field?

Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.



4. Do you consider yourself successful?

You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.



5. What do co-workers say about you?

Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work.



6. What do you know about this organization?

This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?



7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?

Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.



8. Are you applying for other jobs?

Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.



9. Why do you want to work for this organization?

This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals.



10. Do you know anyone who works for us?

Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.



11. What kind of salary do you need?

A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.



12. Are you a team player?

You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.



13. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?

Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I'd like it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job.



14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?

This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.



15. What is your philosophy towards work?

The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That's the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization.



16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?

Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.



17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?

If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved.



18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization

You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.



19. Why should we hire you?

Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison.



20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made

Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.



21. What irritates you about co-workers?

This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.



22. What is your greatest strength?

Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude .



23. Tell me about your dream job.

Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and can't wait to get to work.



24. Why do you think you would do well at this job?

Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.



25. What are you looking for in a job?

See answer # 23



26. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?

Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.



27. What is more important to you: the money or the work?

Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer.



28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?

There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver



29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor

Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.



30. What has disappointed you about a job?

Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include: Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.



31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.

You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.



32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?

Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.



33. What motivates you to do your best on the job?

This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition



34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?

This is up to you. Be totally honest.



35. How would you know you were successful on this job?

Several ways are good measures: You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success.Your boss tell you that you are successful



36. Would you be willing to relocate if required?

You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief.



37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?

This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.



38. Describe your management style.

Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.



39. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?

Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.



40. Do you have any blind spots?

Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.



41. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?

Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.



42. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?

Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.



43. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?

First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.



44. What qualities do you look for in a boss?

Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.



45. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.

Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.



46. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?

Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.



47. Describe your work ethic.

Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.



48. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?

Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings.



49. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.

Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.



50. Do you have any questions for me?

Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are examples

Resume Writing Tips

What is a resume?


A resume is a one or two page summary of your education, skills, accomplishments, and experience. Your resume's purpose is to get your foot in the door. A resume does its job successfully if it does not exclude you from consideration.

To prepare a successful resume, you need to know how to review, summarize, and present your experiences and achievements on one page. Unless you have considerable experience, you don't need two pages. Outline your achievements briefly and concisely.

Your resume is your ticket to an interview where you can sell yourself!

How to Prepare an Effective Resume

1. Resume Essentials

Before you write, take time to do a self-assessment on paper. Outline your skills and abilities as well as your work experience and extracurricular activities. This will make it easier to prepare a thorough resume.



2. The Content of Your Resume Name, address, telephone, e-mail address, web site address All your contact information should go at the top of your resume.

•Avoid nicknames.



•Use a permanent address. Use your parents' address, a friend's address, or the address you plan to use after graduation.



•Use a permanent telephone number and include the area code. If you have an answering machine, record a neutral greeting.



•Add your e-mail address. Many employers will find it useful. (Note: Choose an e-mail address that sounds professional.)



•Include your web site address only if the web page reflects your professional ambitions.

Objective or Summary

An objective tells potential employers the sort of work you're hoping to do.

•Be specific about the job you want. For example: To obtain an entry-level position within a financial institution requiring strong analytical and organizational skills.



•Tailor your objective to each employer you target/every job you seek.



Education

New graduates without a lot of work experience should list their educational information first. Alumni can list it after the work experience section.

•Your most recent educational information is listed first.



•Include your degree (A.S., B.S., B.A., etc.), major, institution attended, minor/concentration.



•Add your grade point average (GPA) if it is higher than 3.0.



•Mention academic honors.



Work Experience

Briefly give the employer an overview of work that has taught you skills. Use action words to describe your job duties. Include your work experience in reverse chronological order—that is, put your last job first and work backward to your first, relevant job. Include:

•Title of position,

•Name of organization

•Location of work (town, state)

•Dates of employment

•Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements.



Other information

A staff member at your career services office can advise you on other information to add to your resume. You may want to add:

•Key or special skills or competencies.

•Leadership experience in volunteer organizations.

•Participation in sports.



References

Ask people if they are willing to serve as references before you give their names to a potential employer.

Do not include your reference information on your resume. You may note at the bottom of your resume: "References furnished on request."



3. Resume Checkup

You've written your resume. It's time to have it reviewed and critiqued by a career counselor. You can also take the following steps to ensure quality:

Content:

•Run a spell check on your computer before anyone sees your resume.

•Get a friend (an English major would do nicely) to do a grammar review.

•Ask another friend to proofread. The more people who see your resume, the more likely that misspelled words and awkward phrases will be seen (and corrected).

Design:

These tips will make your resume easier to read and/or scan into an employer's data base.
 
• Use white or off-white paper.


• Use 8-1/2- x 11-inch paper.

• Print on one side of the paper.

• Use a font size of 10 to 14 points.

• Use nondecorative typefaces.

• Choose one typeface and stick to it.

• Avoid italics, script, and underlined words.

• Do not use horizontal or vertical lines, graphics, or shading.

• Do not fold or staple your resume.

• If you must mail your resume, put it in a large envelope.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

QA Engineer @ linkdotnet

QA Engineer @ linkdotnet
Candidate must have good understanding of web based applications design and development.

Candidate should have experience of development in ASP.NET, C#.NET.

Must have good understanding of DBMS / SQL Server 2005.

Advance computer skills require
Good knowledge of using internet

Email your resumes to career@mail.link.net

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Embedded Developer (VxWorks, Device Driver)

Embedded Developer (VxWorks, Device Driver)
About Job: Leading designer and developer of innovative software, hardware, and systems for real time embedded solutions has an immediate opening for a creative,
motivated, and accomplished software engineer to be a part of a team developing solutions for complex embedded systems.
Responsibility: The Software Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing,
troubleshooting, debugging and modification of real-time embedded software
for applications, lab test software, manufacturing support software and
calibration lab support software programs in an individual contributor role.
Work involves analog and digital hardware and real-time software operating
systems.
Must Have: ⇒ Sound experience with programming hard-real-time routines that interface
with hardware
⇒ Experience with VxWorks and driver development. Will consider
experience with similar RTOS
⇒ Some commercial experience with C, C++, and ASM
⇒ Must have a mastery of the embedded systems and OS architecture to
implement robust, real-time, and high-availability software
⇒ Programming experience with Windows and Visual Studio, Eclipse
⇒ Must be able to work independently as well be a strong team player
⇒ Experience with LabView, oscilloscope, or logic analyzer is a strong plus
⇒ Must have BS degree in CS, EE, or related field
Location: Primarily Islamabad with frequent visits or stays at sites within 80 Km
Type: Long term contract
Start Dates: ASAP
Package Rate: Highly comparative, negotiateable.

Please email an MS Word version of your resume to - zam21qu@hotmail.com
Company: Founded in Islamabad, in year 2000 as subsidiary to a foreign firm, the company works with a number of large, medium, and small companies by supporting their need for top-notch technical staff.

We provide embedded systems hardware design and device drivers development services and
turnkey solutions. Some of the areas we have particular strengths in are embedded software
development, embedded systems integration, and hardware design. We partner with our clients and consultants to make sure each engagement/job/contract is mutually beneficial. We offer all of our staff with competitive package and benefits.

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