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In
this Issue. 
Upcoming
Events
Jumpstart: "Selecting the Correct Target Companies" & "Identifying Your
Network" Wednesday May 28, 11am – 12pm.
LinkedIn 101 -Getting Started, Making the First 100 Connections @ the Bagel
Bin Thursday May 29, 11:30am – 1pm.
August Group Job Fair @ MCC Thursday June 5, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
JumpStart Group Topic will be: “Getting and Running the Informational Meeting.” @ Rochester Works
Wednesday June 11, 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Mega-Networking Event @ Johnny's Irish Pub Wednesday June 18, 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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"Don’t tell people how to live their
lives, just tell stories, because they can figure out how to apply the
stories to their lives."
- Randy Pausch
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"It’s not about how to achieve your
dreams. It’s about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the
right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to
you."
- Randy Pausch
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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News from the Power Networking Groups
The
Power Networking Groups have been the most effective of all
programs offered by The August Group. We hope that the member's
will report regularly to the newsletter of their successes and stories
shared. Submit notes to
newsletter@augustgroup.org and insert
"PNG" in the Subject line.
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Feature
Articles
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
Principal Legislative Communications Assistant
The City of Rochester, City Council
is looking for a person to fill the
Position of Principal Legislative Communications Assistant, with a
salary range $51,296 - $66,213.
Preferred Background and Experience:
Master's Degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism plus 4
years experience in public/media relations; or a Bachelor's Degree in
Communications, Public Relations or Journalism plus 6 years experience.
They are also looking for a person with excellent writing & computer
skills, and must have willingness to function as part of a small team.
If you know of anyone that might be interested in the position please
forward their information. Interested persons may also contact me
directly, Tassie Demps, Affirmative Action/Diversity officer, City of
Rochester, at 428-7134. They should do so immediately.
Tassie Demps
Affirmative Action/Diversity officer
585-428-7134
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Insurance Compliance Manager
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Location: Rochester,
NY
Paychex, Inc. is a leading national
provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for
small- to medium-sized businesses.
Paychex was founded in 1971.
With headquarters in
Rochester, New York,
the company has more than 100 offices and serves more than 522,000 clients
nationwide. FORTUNE magazine rated Paychex one of "100 Best Companies to
Work For" in America
three straight years (2002-2004). We are currently seeking "Great People for
this Great Opportunity."
Specific Responsibilities:
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Identifying areas of compliance risk throughout the Paychex Agency and
evaluating the scope of those risks in terms of financial exposure,
potential reputation loss and competitive positioning. Presenting formal
recommendations for mitigating risks to appropriate parties.
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Formulating policies, strategic plans, programs, standards and
techniques necessary to carry out the objectives of the Compliance Risk
function. Implementing and maintaining such policies, plans and programs
with peers in other organizations to maximize results.
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Developing and maintaining a network of key relationships with internal
and external business partners to ensure compliance needs are properly
communicated and executed. Negotiating with external parties, including
but not limited to carriers, regulators and vendors as needed to
minimize impact and cost of compliance.
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Recruiting, selecting, hiring, and evaluating performance of personnel
to ensure all compliance needs are supported. Counseling, developing and
preparing staff for personal and corporate advancement through career
development, training programs, independent industry accreditation,
workshops and other educational resources as required for professional
advancement.
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Representing Paychex interests in external industry groups at seminars,
trade shows and industry conferences. Acting as a liaison with
regulatory agencies and participates in working groups with regulators,
competitors and industry experts. Projecting a positive image in
representing Paychex to external interests.
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Assisting in the establishment of policies and implementing all policies
and procedures relating to the workflow of the Insurance Compliance Risk
Management team.
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Researching and managing compliance implications of new products,
product enhancements, advertising/marketing materials and other
corporate strategic initiatives.
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Directing the insurance licensing/continuing education activities for
the company.
Position Requirements:
BA/BS degree (MBA or professional designation preferred)
and a minimum of 8 years relevant experience or the equivalent combination
of education and experience is required. Extensive insurance
industry/regulatory/compliance experience, advanced communication and
negotiation skills, independent decision-making authority, advanced
regulatory interpretation and problem solving capabilities, extreme
commitment to detail and accuracy, and the highest regard for ethics is
required.
To Apply:
If you are interested in applying
for this opportunity, please visit our website at
www.paychex.com/careers to create a profile and
apply for reference position code 07010FD.
EOE
Must be authorized to work in the
U.S.
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Show
Announcer/Sidekick Job
Description:
Entertaining, creative air talent needed for
morning radio show.
Responsibilities include:
Job Category: Radio
Location: Rochester, NY
Division: Radio Employment
Status: Full-Time Job
Requirements:
Must be witty and creative, have a strong
grasp of current events and pop culture, and possess superior writing
skills. Also must live the targets lifestyle and be able to bond with young,
female audience. Strong research and organizational skills a major plus. At
least one year of radio or TV experience, or other performance-related
experience required. Must follow FCC regulations as well as station and
company policies.
Education Requirements:
Persons interested in submitting a cover
letter, resume, and aircheck (no MP3s please) for the position identified
above should send it by May 28, 2008 to:
WKGS Program Director, Clear Channel Rochester Radio, 207 Midtown Plaza,
Rochester, New York 14604. Cover letters and resumes may also be emailed to
Jobs@ClearChannelRochester.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life,
401k, EAP, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
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