Lamplighter Volume 5 Issue 2 April-May 2013 - My Own Destiny – Life as an Entrepreneur
By Amanda Sherman
When you first start realizing that what you have been doing is really not your career but a regular JOB, ask yourself, "What do I really want to do with my life?" I have struggled with that question throughout my working years.
In trying to get answer to this question, I have listened to several professionals by attending seminars, reading books, taking courses, and listening to the advice of fami-ly and friends. And yet, I’m still in a dilemma about what I want to do with my career. Well, I finally came to a decision that . . . I want to be in charge of my own des-tiny! (to read more - click on the Lamplighter Newsletter link go to page 12)
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Job Postings - CA, MD, MA, NY, NC, DC
Associate Director of Philanthropy
Trust
for Public Land
San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
The
Philanthropy Associate is responsible for supporting California-based
fundraisers and all aspects of the philanthropy program in California. This includes assisting
the California Director of Philanthropy and other philanthropy staff with donor
cultivation, solicitation and recognition; donor events, the management of
donor tracking in the fundraising database; conducting research on donors and
prospects; scheduling meetings, travel, and appointments; and assistance in the
production of donor communications.
Job Listings - Variety of Positions
Job Title: Financial Services Technician
Department: Department of the Army
Agency: Army National Guard Units
(Title 32)
Job Announcement Number:13-196
SALARY RANGE: $42,960.00 to
$55,844.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, April 10,
2013 to Friday, April 26, 2013
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0503-08
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time -
Indefinite
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 08
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the
following location: Columbia, SC United States
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open
to current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard
See this position here:
Job Title: 2013 Educator Career Program (ECP) - DDESS
Department: Department of Defense
Agency: Department of Defense
Education Activity
Job Announcement
Number:DoDEA-HQ-868909
SALARY RANGE: $77,834.00 to
$144,951.00 / School Year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, April 01, 2013 to
Friday, April 26, 2013
SERIES & GRADE: AD-1710-00
POSITION INFORMATION: Multiple
Schedules - Multiple Appointment Types
DUTY LOCATIONS:
Few vacancies in the following
location(s):
· Columbia, SC United States
· Guantanamo Bay Cuba
· Fort Benning, GA United States
· Beaufort, SC United States
· Fort Buchanan, PR United States
· Columbia, SC
· Guantanamo Bay Cuba
· Fort Benning, GA
· Beaufort, SC
· Fort Buchanan, PR
· Quantico, VA
· West Point, NY
· Fort Campbell, KY
· Fort Knox, KY
· Fort Bragg, NC
· Camp Lejeune, NC
· Dahlgren, VA
· Fort Stewart, GA
· Fort Rucker, AL
· Maxwell AFB, AL
· Aguadilla, PR
WHO MAY APPLY: United States
Citizens
See this position here:
Job Title: Peer Specialist
Department: Department Of Veterans
Affairs
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans
Health Administration
Job Announcement
Number:OE-13-TMH-859197
SALARY RANGE: $34,907.00 to
$61,678.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, March 15, 2013
to Tuesday, December 31, 2013
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0102-06
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time -
Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 9
DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancies in the
following location(s):
Greenville, SC United States
Columbia, SC United States
WHO MAY APPLY: Veterans who have
recovered or are recovering from a mental health condition. * See qualification
requirements.
See this position here:
Job Title: IT Specialist (NETWORK)
Department: Department of the Air
Force
Agency: Air National Guard Units
(Title 32)
Job Announcement Number: NCAF-13-006
SALARY RANGE: $59,339.00 to
$77,138.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, March 15, 2013
to Wednesday, April 17, 2013
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-11
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time -
Indefinite
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the
following location: Charlotte, NC United States
WHO MAY APPLY: Open to areas 1, 2
and 3
JOB SUMMARY:
The National Guard is the oldest
component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American
colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a
proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of
serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your
State and your community!
See this position here:
Job Title: Supervisory IT Specialist
Department: Department Of The
Treasury
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Job Announcement Number:
13CE8-ITX0239-2210-01-AD
SALARY RANGE: $96,960.00 to
$155,500.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, February 11,
2013 to Monday, August 12, 2013
SERIES & GRADE: IR-2210-01
POSITION INFORMATION: FULL TIME
PERMANENT - CAREER/CAREER CONDITIONAL
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 01
DUTY LOCATIONS:
7 vacancies in the following
location(s):
· Atlanta, GA
· Florence, KY
· Lanham, MD
· Detroit, MI
· Brookhaven, NY
· Atlanta, GA,
· Florence, KY
· Lanham, MD
· Detroit, MI
· Brookhaven, NY
· Charlotte, NC
· Philadelphia, PA
· Austin, TX
· Farmers Branch, TX
· Ogden, UT
· Martinsburg, WV
WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. CITIZENS, NO
PRIOR FEDERAL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
See this position here:
Job Title: Supervisory Information
Technology Specialist (Project Manager)
Department: Department Of The
Treasury
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Job Announcement Number:
13CE7-ITX0232-2210-03-PK
SALARY RANGE: $113,735.00 to
$155,500.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, February 11,
2013 to Monday, August 12, 2013
SERIES & GRADE: IR-2210-03
POSITION INFORMATION:
FULLTIME/PERMANENT - CAREER/CAREER CONDITIONAL
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03
DUTY LOCATIONS:
· 2 vacancies in the following
location(s):
o Atlanta, GA
o Florence, KY
o Lanham, MD
o Detroit, MI
o Brookhaven, NY
o Atlanta, GA
o Florence, KY
o Lanham, MD
o Detroit, MI
o Brookhaven, NY
o Charlotte, NC
o Philadelphia, PA
o Austin, TX
o Farmers Branch, TX
o Ogden, UT
o Martinsburg, WV
WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. CITIZENS, NO
PRIOR FEDERAL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
See this position here:
Job Announcement - Regional Administrator - Atlanta, Georgia
Job Announcement Number:
DOL-SES-WHD-13-07
Location Name:
Atlanta, Georgia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Wage and Hour Division
Occupation Code:
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Pay Plan:
ES
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Closing Date:
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
00 to 00
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
The U.S. Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces our nation's most comprehensive federal labor laws, including the minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, child labor and special employment, family and medical leave, migrant workers, lie detector tests, worker protections in certain temporary worker programs, and prevailing wages for government service and construction contracts
CLIFFORD'S NOTES: FOCUS ON YOUR SEARCH
By Jerrold (Jerry) Clifford
Professional ETP Member since 2007 and Lamplighter Newsletter writer.
I would like to tell you a story about a bank robber. He planned for every detail related to the heist. He didn’t just decide to pick any bank. He chose one that would have plenty of money on hand. It was on a street that wasn't too busy and yet would have enough pedestrian traffic so he could blend into the crowd and not be noticed. It was in a neighborhood of diverse people so he didn’t have to worry about fitting in. He chose a suitable time of day and a get away vehicle. Then he put his plan into action.
Professional ETP Member since 2007 and Lamplighter Newsletter writer.
I would like to tell you a story about a bank robber. He planned for every detail related to the heist. He didn’t just decide to pick any bank. He chose one that would have plenty of money on hand. It was on a street that wasn't too busy and yet would have enough pedestrian traffic so he could blend into the crowd and not be noticed. It was in a neighborhood of diverse people so he didn’t have to worry about fitting in. He chose a suitable time of day and a get away vehicle. Then he put his plan into action.
He waited until the perfect time. He went to the bank and took control, getting the bank employees to put money in a bag. In the middle of all this he decided to take a bath. This gave the authorities the opportunity they were waiting for and they were able to arrest him. When they asked him why he stopped to take a bath in the middle of a robbery he told them he wanted to make sure he could have a clean getaway!
While a humorous story, this joke reminds us that for successful completion of any plan it is important to maintain focus on the objective. This is certainly true for the job search.
While things did not go exactly as he had planned, it wasn’t the bath itself that led to his downfall. It was that he misinterpreted how an activity (taking a bath) could help accomplish his result. He had lost focus on his objective. After all, he really robbed the bank to get lots of money. All the effort he spent planning the caper was in support of this end. How the bath was really supposed to help was tangential to this focus.
Conducting a job
search can be tedious
and full of negativity and rejection. We may spend considerable time preparing
value propositions only to find that companies don’t even bother acknowledging
their receipt. Conducting a job search contains so much uncertainty and
negativity, and usually they aren’t fun. We use their “importance” as a
rationale to avoid the tedium, negativity, and frustration associated with job
searching.
Unconsciously, we may be looking for excuses to avoid this chore. Thus, when everyday life requires attention to everyday activities, we use unrelated task “importance” to them and hence spend more time than necessary to accomplish them. We lose focus. This loss of focus takes time away from executing our job search plan and can affect the time it takes to obtain a position.
Staying focused is not easy. It takes discipline and practice. It requires developing job search skills, and accomplishing tasks we may not wish to perform when we would rather be doing something more enjoyable.
It may seem funny but to get good at focusing you really need to focus!
Unconsciously, we may be looking for excuses to avoid this chore. Thus, when everyday life requires attention to everyday activities, we use unrelated task “importance” to them and hence spend more time than necessary to accomplish them. We lose focus. This loss of focus takes time away from executing our job search plan and can affect the time it takes to obtain a position.
Staying focused is not easy. It takes discipline and practice. It requires developing job search skills, and accomplishing tasks we may not wish to perform when we would rather be doing something more enjoyable.
It may seem funny but to get good at focusing you really need to focus!
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Web Producer & Editor - Davidson College - Charlotte, North Carolina Area
Job
Description
The Web Producer and Editor provides
content writing and editorial support for the Davidson website and digital
initiatives. She or he creates original content for academic and administrative
websites and works closely with departments to produce and edit Web copy,
profiles, and online stories for multiple audiences, including prospective and
current students, alumni, and parents.
This is a new position providing content support for the redesigned Davidson website. Project details are available at http://blogs.davidson.edu/webredesign.
This is a new position providing content support for the redesigned Davidson website. Project details are available at http://blogs.davidson.edu/webredesign.
Additional job responsibilities are
listed below.
- Participate in reviewing content submitted as part of
content management system workflow to check for quality, accuracy, style,
and other baseline editorial and quality assurance requirements.
- Meet and coordinate with individuals and departments
across campus to discuss, create, and review Web content during the
various stages of the writing process.
- Review and audit webpages for length, consistency,
style, grammar, punctuation, design/branding, usability, accessibility,
and search engine optimization ensuring optimized viewing in desktop
browsers and on mobile devices. Make necessary changes as required.
- Size and optimize photos for the Web and other digital
communications channels using Photoshop and other digital software tools.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues with webpages by
reviewing HTML code and escalating as necessary to other digital
communications staff.
Desired
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications,
marketing, journalism, or related field and at least three years
professional experience, preferably in a higher education, non-profit, or
agency setting.
- Exceptional writing, editing, analytical, and
communication skills with a strong news sense. Ability to produce
Web-optimized content and effectively move content from concept to
implementation with little editorial oversight.
- Strong project management skills: ability to work
independently, establish priorities, work within deadlines, organize
effectively, and multitask. Candidate should be intellectually curious,
creative, collaborative, team-oriented, and client-focused.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office and experience using
Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
- The ideal applicant will have some hands-on experience
with HTML, CSS, working in content management systems, and with Photoshop
for sizing and optimizing images for the Web.
- Understanding of Web content best practices and
standards for Web architecture and responsive design desireable.
- Experience with video production, audio editing,
podcasting, or photography a plus.
Company
Description
Davidson College is a highly
selective independent liberal arts college for 1,920 students located 20
minutes north of Charlotte in Davidson, N.C.
Since its establishment in 1837 by Presbyterians, the college has graduated 23 Rhodes Scholars and is consistently regarded as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Through The Davidson Trust, the college became the first liberal arts institution in the nation to replace loans with grants in all financial aid packages, giving all students the opportunity to graduate debt-free. Davidson competes in NCAA athletics at the Division I level, and a longstanding Honor Code is central to student life at the college.
Since its establishment in 1837 by Presbyterians, the college has graduated 23 Rhodes Scholars and is consistently regarded as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Through The Davidson Trust, the college became the first liberal arts institution in the nation to replace loans with grants in all financial aid packages, giving all students the opportunity to graduate debt-free. Davidson competes in NCAA athletics at the Division I level, and a longstanding Honor Code is central to student life at the college.
Additional
Information
Posted: April 2, 2013
Type: Full-time
Experience: Associate
Functions: Writing/Editing,
Marketing, Public Relations
Industries: Higher Education
Job ID: 5288981
See the original post and apply
through LinkedIn at this web site:
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=5288981
What Is Networking?
To Colleagues,
In
a recent conversation with a coaching client, they asked me about my networking
style/practice. I shared the following from the book Networking Magic
authored by Rick Frishman and Jill Lublin. This has been the basis of my
approach to networking for many years. Enjoy …
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