C/C++
Windows
Linux
Peer to Peer
File Sharing
start-up
location Bay Area
salary 120K
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Recruiting: a golfer's perspective
Phil Mickelson won a WGC in Shanghai this weekend. His pay day was over $1MM.
Do you think he is getting paid for four days of work? Personally, I don't think so. Instead, I think it is a lifetime of commitment, practice and achievement. I view my job as a contingency based recruiter similar to a PGA golf pro. I practice 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year for the chance to perform at every tournament or for a client company. Every placement I make is a culmination of hundreds of tasks: my calls, emails and networking all combine to find the perfect person for a company. It is years of connections and relationships that provide success when the candidate and company agree on employment terms. When I make a match, I feel like I have putted-out on Sunday and have won the weekly event. A slight fist pump, a high five and hug, but then its back to the driving range looking for that perfect shot... The tournament sponsor pays when a winner is found but the golfer doesn't get paid until he turns in the best performance of the day--amidst intense competition.
Reaching an agreement, like winning a match, does not come easily. Hundreds of calls and conversations are required to gain the trust of a client company. It takes a significant amount of time to negotiate a placement wherein I discuss your company's background and hiring needs with a candidate.
Given the contingency agreement from your company, I can proactively contact people on your behalf. It affords me the time to justify making calls on the company's behalf. I understand that this does not mean you will hire a candidate from me, but at least it gives me a chance to perform and show you the caliber of people I can attract. A win-win situation: an incentive for me, a performance oriented employee for my client.
Hiring managers know better than anyone how specific and unique a candidate needs to be to match their hiring needs. If in two weeks or a month I have been able to attract one or two people from the hundreds of calls that I make, then at least you will have the chance to review the resume and determine then if you would like to speak with that candidate. I know that being proactive in all market conditions keeps companies thriving.
Like Vijay Singh, I enjoy "working out" to perfect my skill set. Let's win some matches together! Please allow me the opportunity to be an advocate for your company.
Do you think he is getting paid for four days of work? Personally, I don't think so. Instead, I think it is a lifetime of commitment, practice and achievement. I view my job as a contingency based recruiter similar to a PGA golf pro. I practice 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year for the chance to perform at every tournament or for a client company. Every placement I make is a culmination of hundreds of tasks: my calls, emails and networking all combine to find the perfect person for a company. It is years of connections and relationships that provide success when the candidate and company agree on employment terms. When I make a match, I feel like I have putted-out on Sunday and have won the weekly event. A slight fist pump, a high five and hug, but then its back to the driving range looking for that perfect shot... The tournament sponsor pays when a winner is found but the golfer doesn't get paid until he turns in the best performance of the day--amidst intense competition.
Reaching an agreement, like winning a match, does not come easily. Hundreds of calls and conversations are required to gain the trust of a client company. It takes a significant amount of time to negotiate a placement wherein I discuss your company's background and hiring needs with a candidate.
Given the contingency agreement from your company, I can proactively contact people on your behalf. It affords me the time to justify making calls on the company's behalf. I understand that this does not mean you will hire a candidate from me, but at least it gives me a chance to perform and show you the caliber of people I can attract. A win-win situation: an incentive for me, a performance oriented employee for my client.
Hiring managers know better than anyone how specific and unique a candidate needs to be to match their hiring needs. If in two weeks or a month I have been able to attract one or two people from the hundreds of calls that I make, then at least you will have the chance to review the resume and determine then if you would like to speak with that candidate. I know that being proactive in all market conditions keeps companies thriving.
Like Vijay Singh, I enjoy "working out" to perfect my skill set. Let's win some matches together! Please allow me the opportunity to be an advocate for your company.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Javascript role
Our ideal candidate will have:
Object-oriented JavaScript experience.
Previous experience with the following web technologies: DHTML, CGI and CSS
Previous experience with at least one scripting language (eg. Bash, Perl, or Python)
Experience working with large web frameworks such as Dojo, prototype.js and Rico
Phenomenal debugging principles
Computer Science Degree or equivalent
Object-oriented JavaScript experience.
Previous experience with the following web technologies: DHTML, CGI and CSS
Previous experience with at least one scripting language (eg. Bash, Perl, or Python)
Experience working with large web frameworks such as Dojo, prototype.js and Rico
Phenomenal debugging principles
Computer Science Degree or equivalent
Friday, November 6, 2009
Flash Developer for NYC start-up
Flash Player guru needed many times over!
Flash Developer/Designer to build out a new casual gaming experience. Emphasis in video/FLV publishing experience and solid actionscript experience with a strong understanding of Object Oriented Programming.
* Develop and implement interactive Flash applications to support major online properties
* Integrate into existing website using a variety of data sources and Content Management System
* Ensure all Flash experiences meet business objectives, deliver creative direction, and are optimized for highest performance
* Use iterative design techniques to improve designs over each project’s lifecycle
* Communicate with Business Analysts, Product Managers and Web Designers
* Portfolio of Flash design and development work required
* 3-5 years of experience developing dynamic, Flash-based customer experiences, experience in online media a plus
* Advanced ActionScripting skills required
Flash Developer/Designer to build out a new casual gaming experience. Emphasis in video/FLV publishing experience and solid actionscript experience with a strong understanding of Object Oriented Programming.
* Develop and implement interactive Flash applications to support major online properties
* Integrate into existing website using a variety of data sources and Content Management System
* Ensure all Flash experiences meet business objectives, deliver creative direction, and are optimized for highest performance
* Use iterative design techniques to improve designs over each project’s lifecycle
* Communicate with Business Analysts, Product Managers and Web Designers
* Portfolio of Flash design and development work required
* 3-5 years of experience developing dynamic, Flash-based customer experiences, experience in online media a plus
* Advanced ActionScripting skills required
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