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In
this Issue.
Upcoming
Events
Lunch,
Learn and Link! - LinkedIn 101 – Getting Started – Making the 1st 100
Connections - registration required Tuesday April 22, 11:30am
- 1:00pm.
Jumpstart: Masterfully working a room - Networking at events @ The
Bagel Bin Wednesday April 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Power Networking - Underutilized Tool for Growth By Robert Rotolo
& Kathleen Pringle @ Holiday Inn Airport
Wednesday April 30, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: 911 Brooks Ave., Rochester, NY
Event Cost: $15 for IIE members, $10 for Student
members, and $20 for Non-members - cash or check, pay at the door.
Diner included.
To Register: Contact: Rochester Engineering Society at (585) 254-2350
or res@frontiernet.net
By 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008
Rochester Women’s Network - 12th Annual Business Conference – “Economic
Development Is Everyone’s Business” Friday May 2 07:30am –
05:00pm at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Lunch,
Learn and Link! - LinkedIn 101 – Getting Started – Making the 1st 100
Connections - registration required Wednesday May 7, 4:30pm –
6:00pm (evening session).
Flexible Workforce Network (non-TAG) @ the Bagel Bin Tuesday
May 13, 11:30am – 1:00pm.
Jumpstart: Concise, Meaningful Introductions @ Rochester Works
Wednesday May 14 11:00am – 1:00pm.
“Mega” social event@ Johnny’s Irish Pub Wednesday May 21
4:30pm – 7:30pm.
Send calendar additions to calendar@augustgroup.org
Are you willing to assist
enhance the content of this section of the newsletter?
We're looking for members to populate the calendar with events of
interest.
If so, send an email to newsletter@augustgroup.org.
It gets better with your
input and contributions.
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Words
to Ponder
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"Without
ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The
prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it. The man who knows
how will always have a job. The man who also knows why will always be
his boss.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“The
comfort zone takes our greatest aspirations and turns them into excuses
for not bothering to aspire.”
- Peter McWilliams
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“Patience
is something that you admire greatly in the driver behind you
but not in the one ahead of you.”
- Author Unknown
Got a
thought to share? Send it to newsletter@augustrgroup.org
and put
"Words to Ponder" in the Subject Line.
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Member Announcements
Have an announcement to share?
Here you
can share so many things. You're a new member and want share your
elevator speech. You never know who might spot it, perhaps a
recruiter or business owner looking for someone just like you.
Perhaps
you've landed a new position and wish to share the story and gratitude.
Maybe
you are coordinating an event for community or charity and seek support.
This is
where we'll post it. This section reflects our members. Make
contributions.
It's all
about members for members and more here. Send your email to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
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Feature Articles
Have
an article to contribute? We welcome your contributions.
Make a difference. Share a story. Submit it to newsletter@augustgroup.org.
Got a
story idea? Submit it to newsletter@augustgroup.org.
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Job Postings
Hidden
jobs are welcomed for sharing at jobs@augustgroup.org. If the job
your neighbor,
friend or family shared with you is not right for you, it
might be
perfect for an August Group colleague. This is a great place
for
practicing "give to get." With 1600 members, what can happen here
when members own the content?
We
welcome volunteers to coordinate the job postings on a weekly basis.
Employers and members submit jobs that must be readied for
inclusion in the newsletter. A lack of help means fewer jobs
get
posted in a timely manner. Why not be the first one to see new
postings??!!
NEW Postings this week
Previously posted jobs
See the
August Group Newsletter Archives
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Human Resources Professionals -
Things Job Seekers Should Know
We've
had many HR professionals visit and contribute to The August Group.
Your ongoing contributions are valued and needed by all members.
We know that we'll see great contributions from those who
have
made their careers about career and organizational development.
If it's not your own writing, perhaps its a link or someone
else's, writing that you are sharing and giving credit to the author.
Send your contributions to newsletter@augustgroup.org with HR in
the Subject line.
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Websites Worth Visiting
Send
your contributions to newsletter@augustgroup.org with Website in the Subject line.
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Feature Articles
My
Networking Paid Off
Contributed by Brenda Licciardi, Project Manager at
Paychex
As part of my severance over a year ago, the company that laid me off
provided me outsourcing training. Through that wonderful opportunity I
learned about the importance of networking and the existence of The
August Group. I attended some TAG meetings and met some generous people
who spent time with me, shared job search tips, stayed in touch, and
showed me how to network through example. I had an opportunity to
practice my elevator speech and gain confidence.
My number one target company, a large locally-based firm, had posted
what looked like the perfect position for me on its website. The hiring
manager was not identified. I submitted an application, but knew I
needed to be proactive as it was unlikely mine would rise to the top of
that sea of applications. I called a contact at the company and asked
her to put me in touch with someone who might have knowledge of the
opening. She put me in touch with a hiring manager who was willing to
schedule a telephone conversation with me on her own time. That person
had an idea who the appropriate hiring manager was, and forwarded my
resume and some kind words. I landed an interview, but did not land the
position. An internal transfer got the job. I interviewed for a similar
position at the same company a few weeks later, and did not land that
one either.
Shortly afterward, I accepted a position with another company which was
not a great fit. I kept my job search open, interviewed at some other
companies, and continued to build my network.
A few weeks ago, the hiring manager from my #1 called me to let me know
the same position was open again. This time, she posted the position
internally, and interviewed me once again along with a handful of
insider candidates. You guessed it... This time I was offered the
position. All because I asked for an introduction last spring. And yes,
there are companies in Rochester that are hiring!
Though I am now employed at my company and job of choice, I continue to
grow and nurture my network. I enjoy maintaining my professional
connections and putting others in touch with contacts at their target
companies. And I know the favor may be paid forward to me again one day.
Good luck and happy networking.
The
August Group registers with LinkedIn
LinkedIn Groups add Authentication
LinkedIn has enhanced the value of Groups recently adding an
authentication procedure. Previously it was assumed that LinkedIn
members would honorably list in their profiles those groups to which
they were truly belonged. It’s been observed that this is not the case.
LinkedIn refined the Groups function. Now groups can register with
LinkedIn and one’s membership in a group must be authenticated. When
authenticated your profile will display the group’s logo in your
profile.
The Value of LinkedIn Groups
What’s the value of Groups? To connect with other LinkedIn members you
must know them well enough to invite them. It is assumed that people
you know well, that you’ll know their email address. It’s also assumed
that if you are a member of a group that you may share common interests
yet not know all members well enough to have their email addresses. The
August Group would be a great example. Members from 2002 are not likely
to bump into members of 2005 or today, yet all share a common interest
in networking.
The Value of Joining The August Group’s
LinkedIn Group
When a new member joins The August Group they come seeking connections
in general sessions at The Bagel Bin or St. Cecilia’s. The challenge is
that they are limited to making connections with only those people they
meet in that session. There are now 1000’s who have attended The August
Group and who qualify as members. If you take each member and their
LinkedIn connections each member would have access to millions of
connections and contacts online. The most difficult challenge is
finding contacts. LinkedIn enables the finding. The August Group
facilitates making the connections real with warm introductions and
face to face meetings. All August Group members benefit adding their
affiliation to The August Group to their LinkedIn profile. If you’re
looking to connect to millions, and that is not an exaggerated claim,
then become a LinkedIn member and join The August Group within LinkedIn.
Joining LinkedIn and LinkedIn’s August Group
Group (Did I say that correctly?)
Joining LinkedIn is easy. Go to LinkedIn and you
can become a member in 2-3 minutes. To learn more about this tool
either play with it or visit the Upcoming
Events section to learn about upcoming training.
To join the LinkedIn Group for The August Group there are two
requirements.
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You must demonstrate your
networking inclination and abilities. The August Group is all about
networking and making connections. The mantra is “Give to get.” Members
who practice this will have the 50 connections required to become a
member of this group. When you have achieved 50 connections you will
have demonstrated that you too are a connector.
NOTE – you can be a member of The August
Group, with less than 50 LinkedIn connections. You WILL NOT
be a member of The August Group’s LinkedIn Group until you reach 50
connections.
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We will
verify your participation in The August Group either past or present.
No one will be initially rejected for failing
either of these requirements. After your request is made you will have
30 days to meet both authentication and 50 connections requirements. If
these requirements are not met in that time frame your request will be
rejected and you will be instructed as to how you might achieve
membership in the future. If connecting to millions or simply hundreds
matters to you and will assist you, then join LinkedIn, learn the tool
and connect with The August Group within LinkedIn.
For the skeptical go to the Media
Coverage page where articles from Fortune, Wall Street
Journal, New York Times, Time and other leading publications regularly
feature this game changing online application that is networking for
professionals. You'll find the Fortune
Magazine article "Why you'll finally use LinkedIn"
most interesting.
Join
TAG Group in LinkedIn by clicking on this link.
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Job
Postings
New job postings this week
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
(Short-term Assignment, expected duration 3 months - 1 year)
Due
to continued growth, Lapp Insulators LLC, the world’s leading
manufacturer of high-voltage ceramic insulators seeks an experienced
Production Supervisor to lead our production employees. Lapp’s LeRoy,
New York facility is located in Western New York, within 30 minutes of
most Rochester suburbs.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Direct total operations in the assigned department(s) to meet planned
schedules cost-effectively.
Keep scrap and machine downtime at the lowest level possible. Operate
within the department budget and foster relationships between employees
and management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Drive
flow of production through the departments to meet production
schedules timely and at a minimum cost.
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Maintain
the highest standard of quality.
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Work
closely with Production Control to complete orders and
maintain appropriate inventory levels.
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Work
with management to improve production to reduce costs and
improve lead times.
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Provide
shop floor leadership.
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Administer
disciplinary actions when required; maintain employee records.
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Recommend
and implement improvements to production processes,
methods and controls using Lean Manufacturing concepts and processes.
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Maintain
good housekeeping practices throughout the departments.
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Drive
departmental safety initiatives. Meet goals by conducting
monthly employee safety meeting, audits and reviewing of company safety
rules and procedures.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
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Five
to eight years in production leadership.
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Working
understanding of operations and equipment as it relates to
immediate area and company-wide.
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Kaizen
and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
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CNC
experience.
OTHER DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Schedule
all jobs in the department and ensure all tools and
supplies are available to all shifts.
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Supervise
up to 75 employees.
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Handle
all grievances at supervisor level.
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Make
sure samples are run for all new parts and order new programs
in order to meet production requirements.
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Coordinate
with Engineering in the installation of all new equipment.
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Ensure
all employees are trained in all functions of their
positions on JSA’s, ISO procedures.
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Maintain
updated training records in compliance with the standards
of ISO and OSHA.
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Maintain
up-to-date employee records consistent with proper HR and
employment law standards.
OTHER DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
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Demonstrated
leadership qualities; positive communication skills.
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PC
literate (Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel).
There
will be no relocation assistance available for this position; local
candidates preferred.
For confidential consideration:
Send resume, salary requirements and shift preference to:
Steve Hull, Human Resource Manager
Lapp Insulators LLC
130 Gilbert Street
LeRoy, NY 14482
Fax: 585-768-5145
Email: HR@lappinsulator.com
M/F/D/V EOE
Steven Hull, PHR
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