The Job Market - "Is Selling Pencils an Option"

“THE JOB MARKET – IS SELLING PENCILS AN OPTION”
11/10/08
by Bill Gaffney

Q: I have been in a job search for a little over three months but am now starting to get a little concerned because of all the bad economic news. What do you think the job market looks like and where should I be looking for opportunities?

A: First of all I don’t want to sound like Mary Poppins but all is not gloom and doom. Remember the old saying, “Make hay while the sun shines”. Well there is an interesting corollary. Make money while the economy is in the toilet. A friend of mine was recently writing about how the Great Depression created a lot of new millionaires. These were people that had some cash and bought land, houses, companies, stock, etc. Were they mad? No. They bought low and sold much higher. The lesson here is some people look at difficult times and see nothing but doom while other people see opportunities. Now I am done with my pep talk.

Remember I have said multiple times in the past the demographics are with the buyer and not the seller for the foreseeable future. The buyers are the job seekers and the sellers are the companies. You just have to know where to go look.

I would recommend to anyone they go up on the web and Google (Remember no one had ever heard that word a few years ago outside the song with Barney Google.) and look up top growth industries. Interestingly enough when I pulled up a few top 10 pages real estate and financial services were among those on the lists. Most of these lists were based on late summer early fall so we were already seeing the crash in real estate and the one coming in banking. This tells me there are still opportunities there unless you happen to run the subprime portfolio.

I have heard several times over the last couple of years people say, “Our kids are going to be working in jobs in the next five years that don’t even exist today”. There is rapid growth and new technology in energy, health care and outsourced services.

There are also many older established industries like software, IT, consulting and yes, government services, that are doing very well, with high growth. There are some like telecommunications and some specialty manufacturing that are making comebacks. When you look at the growth rate in all of these it is pretty substantial.

Some of you that know me might think I have gone bye-bye with this next comment. Look at the job boards. No I didn’t say send in resumes and fill out applications. I said look. This will also give you a very good idea of which industries are hiring and which aren’t.

If you are already inside these industries it will take, at the most, a little new knowledge. The IT readers know the jobs the companies can’t fill because of lack of people. The same goes with engineers. I think of all the so-called web designers I have dealt with. The vast majority are overpaid, glorified coders. Sorry but that is my reality. So if you know HTML (what IT person doesn’t these days?) and actually have a good eye for graphics, layout, ergonomics, etc you might just have a future in web design.

I have said this many times before. Keep yourself current in skills, technology and other areas. When I see a resume today that says skills include Microsoft Office I think, “doesn’t everyone”.

Keep your eyes open for new opportunities created by the current economic situation. I had an e-mail recently from a gentleman who had experience ten years ago in the distressed commercial real estate/loan workout area. Those services generally haven’t been needed in the last 10 years. They definitely are today.

Of course we will hear of many companies doing mass layoffs. While this market is a little more severe my experience tells me the bulk of these companies have suffered some type of mismanagement that causes these high amount of layoffs. Any company in this situation needs good management so during the layoffs they are typically doing some hiring.

You should keep in mind this situation is temporary. The economy will rebound. The smart companies plan ahead and hire for that rebound.

“Plastics!” That is the famous one word line offered by Mr. Robinson to Dustin Hoffman’s character Ben Braddock in the film “The Graduate”. The question is, “Where are today’s plastics”. They are out there.

Java Developer

JAVA Applications Developer

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field.
3+ years Java application development.
Skilled in developing Web applications.
Skilled in working with J2EE, JDBC as well as Javascript, HTML, JSP's, XML, Websphere, WSAD.
Skilled in all phases of the System Development Life Cycle.
Must have a stable permanent job record.

Industry leader. Extremely stable corporate environment. Great family atmosphere. Located in lovely midwest community.

***they are looking for people to join their family and stay forever

401k, paid relocation, 100% company funded pension plan. Privately owned, have never had a layoff

Ideal candidate is a junior level java developer from the Midwest, or with ties to area.
Greencard or citizen, stable work history. No job hopping/contractors

8 to 5 work environment, little or no overtime.

Interview process—Immediate technical phone screen with Java lead, then in-person.

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Sr. Network Administrator (Cisco)

JOB SUMMARY:
To administer and oversee technical design, implementation, organization and troubleshooting of key business systems. Document and handoff support work to IT technicians as appropriate. Provide proactive management to meet business objectives through both user feedback and internal metrics. Has system wide responsibility on complex projects and components. Effectively contributes to team goals. Provides direction to team members and is a key contributor. May solve highly technical complex problems and be called on to consult for other projects. Assists with the transfer of knowledge of technical skills. Viewed as a subject matter expert within the organization. Provides coaching to junior-level employees.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS - SR. NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR:

Responsibilities: Designs complex LAN and WAN strategies to meet a broad spectrum of business needs. Coordinates implementation, optimization, and operation of LAN / WAN systems including procurement, installation, configuration and management. Provides ongoing information to management, customers, and peers regarding enhancements and innovations.

Technical / functional skills (includes computer skills):
Cisco data networks
Cisco routers/switches
Cisco voice networks
Cisco load balancing
Certifications or licenses: CCNP, CCDP, CCIP, CCSP, CCVP
Minimum of 4 years experience with Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.—relevant experience can take the place of degree.


Paid relocation fully paid relo--pack and move, house hunting trip (no house purchase)
Bonus: 0-20% of base annually. Profit Sharing 401 (k) Plan: Has average approx 15% for each eligible employee Paid every year since 1952. Calculation based on Base plus Bonus.
Great team oriented environment
Reports to IT Manager, who was promoted from this role.

Location: Des Moines, IA

Email or call if interested:
Angela Marasco
angela@am-recruiting.com
937-912-5860

Storage Achitect

Direct Hire Opportunity

The Storage Architect's role is to lead the development and long term strategic roadmap for all storage initiatives within the company. The individual would work with the operations team, DBA's and netops team to plan, design, implement the organization's storage infrastructure using to industry best practices to ensure high data quality, reliability, redundancy and availability. This individual will recommend to management plans to develop, implement and procedures to ensure consistent storage provisioning, uptime, optimization and cost reduction. The Storage Architect is also responsible for capacity planning, backup and restore process design, performance analysis, and developing data disaster recovery plans.

Requirements:

In-depth understanding of storage architecture design techniques,theories, principles, and practices including ILM, Hierarchical Storage Management

Administration of a large site 100 servers, storage in excess of 1PB or more
Experience managing multiple files systems, volume managers and high availability software

Working knowledge of SAN, NAS, DAS, RAID, SCSI, FC, tape, clustered storage technologies

Experience architecting enterprise storage, archival/backup systems with a broad spectrum of storage technologies

In-depth understanding of storage architecture design techniques, theories, principles, and practices

ILM/project lifecycle analysis and experience.

4+ years of UNIX/Linux system administration and related web technologies


Location: Cleveland, OH
Paid Relocation

Salary: to 110K

No H1 Sponsorship


If you are interested, please contact:

Angela Marasco
angela@am-recruiting.com
http://www.am-recruiting.com

So You Want Someone To Actually Read Your Resume?

Taken from Simon Meth (Staffing Consultant and Executive Coach)


You create a perfectly crafted resume. Your cover letter is a literary masterpiece. You respond with both to numerous opportunities and can hardly wait for the influx of phone calls and emails from company recruiters just eager to talk with you about working for their companies. You wait. You wait. You wait some more. Nothing...

Perhaps, just perhaps, you don't really know what makes a resume and cover letter attractive to a corporate recruiter. Perhaps you don't know what will increase the chances of your resume being read. If you've been doing the same thing in your job search for some time without success and you plan to keep on doing the same thing...then perhaps there is something of value here for you. Read on to learn my Top 10 ways to increase your job search success when submitting resumes to corporate websites.

1) A human being never looks at most resumes that are submitted to corporate websites. That's not wrong. It's just the way it is. Use this to your advantage. The reason most resumes never are looked at by a human being is that most resumes don't meet or exceed the requirements for the position. Corporate recruiters are professionals who are paid to source candidates who meet or exceed the requirements for the position. Most recruiters run Boolean searches on corporate resume databases. If you don't meet the requirements then, chances are your resume will be ignored. Simple approach here is to read the requirements and make sure your resume covers the majority of them.

2) If your cover letter has ever stated something like, "I don't meet the requirements for the position but I'm a really fast learner" then perhaps you could look for another line of work. Recruiters are experts at time management. If you're telling them you don't meet the requirements then they'll stop reading right away and move on to the next resume.

3) If you voted for Harry Truman and you think you can hide that you are old enough to have done that then think again. Be honest!

4) If you don't have a degree and you think you can list something nebulous under the university name where you partied hard for a semester and someone might think you have a degree then think again. Be honest!

5) If you've had 16 jobs in the last 10 years and you think leaving employment dates off your resume may hide this fact then think again. Be honest!

6) If your objective says something like, "I want to work for a company that values it's employees, is committed to altruistic acts, and has a great benefits package" then GET A CLUE! The objective ISN'T about you it IS about what you can provide for the company. Get the difference?

7) If your resume contains things you did 20 years ago that you're so proud of and you think will positively influence a corporate recruiter then read and understand the following sentence. Anything more than about 5 years ago is ancient history on a resume. Focus on the past 5 years. Keep the rest brief, very brief.

8) Many recruiters never read cover letters. Some recruiters reject candidates who don't write a cover letter. What is an applicant to do? Write a short, well written, cover letter that is clearly written in response to the position being applied for. A couple of short paragraphs are all you need. Those who like cover letters will read and understand why you applied. Those who don't read them will ignore them anyway.

9) Do research. You may have been the Chief Vice-President of Bottle Washing for World Wide Bottle Washing but if you're applying for a position as a Temporary Glass Enclosure Technician the recruiter may not make the connection. What terms are currently in vogue? Don't know. THEN FIND OUT and make sure they are on your resume. People exiting the military are experts at this. They know and understand that people outside of the military don't have a clue about the jargon used in the military. They translate their resumes to be understandable to the corporate recruiter. Smart.

10) If you send the same resume and cover letter to every opportunity then you really need to think about that. Yes, it's hard work targeting each and every response. The alternative is that you'll spend your days emailing resumes with little or no response.

Take to heart these 10 points and think about them before you hit the send button each time you apply for a position. Please let me know what differences you experience as a result. Thanks for reading.

Senior eCommerce Web Developer Opportunity in Cleveland

Senior eCommerce Web Developer

Primary responsibility: The primary responsibility of this position is to lead the systems development of our client's web site(s) with a high level of knowledge of leading edge technology. This key position works with partners within the organization to develop the optimum method of two-way communication across the Internet with our external customers and internal business partners.


Apply a high degree of technical knowledge of all web environments and applications currently used. Continue to develop and research knowledge of other applications used in industry and make suggestions for their appropriate use in the environment when applicable. Use past experiences to help guide the company when familiar issues arise. Study and gain understanding of competitor's sites and suggest ways to improve our client's site in order to meet competitive challenges.

Strive to be a change agent by identifying current site issues and suggest and implement appropriate solutions.

Provide advice and guidance to Web Developers in performing technical tasks including writing and analyzing code, designing, configuring and documenting applications and systems, and using object-oriented techniques to improve the efficiency of work.

Write, analyze and interpret source programs. 75% coding

Design large-scale database-driven applications that perform efficiently, are operationally stable including instrumentation, and meet business requirements in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Regularly codes or modifies, tests, and debugs web pages, applications and jobs of high complexity. May have multiple open assignments.

Perform role of project manager on various large scale projects and assignments possibly involving cross-functional teams including e.g. Information Systems, Customer Service, CRM etc.

Completes project assignments in accordance with the schedule established by the project leadership.

Keeps management informed of project status through periodic status reporting.

Additional responsibilities as requested or required.



QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field required.
3+ years of experience in Web Development and Systems Architecture including systems development and programming responsibilities.
2+ years experience designing large-scale web applications including database schemas.
Broadvision One-to-One Enterprise development and administration experience a plus.
Experience with Documentum a plus
Experience going through a platform redo would be a big plus (Broadvision to Documentum or Websphere etc.)
3+ years experience with XML.
2+ years of current experience developing RDBMS to Web applications utilizing server and client-side JavaScript, HTML, SQL and C/C++ or PL/SQL.
Current work experience in an Internet-related ,or high transaction ecommerce environment preferred.
Experience with a high volume on-line retailer preferred
Experience with Unix/ Linux / Red Hat
1+ years experience with JBOSS
3+ years experience with Java
Experience writing technical documents including functional, technical and program specifications and designs.
Experience with and understanding of large-scale Internet architectures on 3-Teir environments (e.g., communications, TCP/IP, firewalls, failover, load balancing, web servers, applications servers, and data base servers).
Experience leading projects involving cross-functional team members.
Effective written and communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work within project deadlines.

Location: Cleveland, OH
Salary: 75K - 90K Base

Call or email if interested:
Angela Marasco
angela@am-recruiting.com
937-912-5860

Whatcha Talkin Bout Willis? Twitter (What's it all about?)

Whatcha Talkin Bout Willis?
Taken from the Blog Master: davidebowman

By this time you have probably heard about Twitter. If not, here is a quick summary. Twitter is a site where you, and the rest of the world get 140 characters to answer one question “what are you doing?”
Now the common first reaction by someone who discovers Twitter is to scrunch up their face, tilt their head to the side and scratch it, sigh, tilt their head back again, shrug their shoulders and say “huh?” “What is the big deal?”
Well shortly thereafter you begin to discover that on Twitter people are sharing thoughts and opinions on everything under the sun in a very concise and easy to understand format. Better yet the format is constantly evolving. Twitter also makes it possible to follow brilliant thinkers like John Moore, Pete Blackshaw, and Guy Kawaski, as you follow “what they do.”
Still, the whole thing can seem a bit overwhelming and disjointed. That is where the new Twitter Search (formerly Summize.com) comes into play. Simply type in a term and you can search in real time what people are talking about. Search Dayton, or Obama, or McCain, Pizza, Reds, Apple, whatever - Twitter search will aggregate the results so that you can begin to make sense of it all. Better yet, it is equipped with an RSS feed so that you can track the conversation as it evolves. Track mentions of your name, your employer, your friends, and on and on.
So do you wonder what Willis is talking about? Well I am not sure if Willis (Todd Bridges) uses Twitter, but you can find a whole bunch of people talking about him and darn near anything else by using Twitter Search. Give it a try, and share the interesting things you find with your comments.
Twitter Search

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k

NEW Opportunity: WMS Software Implementor

WMS Software Implementor

Overview
This is a great opportunity. You can work from anywhere in the country, from your home, and get to travel all over (you need to be open to about 80% travel to be considered for this job). If this would fit your lifestyle, you have to look into this job! You won't find a better company in this industry, guaranteed.

Our client is growing fast, quick but controlled. They focus on designing and implementing warehousing, transportation and supply chain solutions. Their success is attributed to a unique combination of critical skills in logistics (understanding the business and best practices), information technology (understanding information flow), applications (know the best SCM, WMS and TMS tools on the market), and transition management (they have a proven path for organizations to adopt the new state).

You the consultant will work within a project team throughout project life cycle - requirements definition, solution selection, design, testing, training and implementation. This position involves extensive interaction with employees in all functional areas, offices, clients, vendors and business partners.

Essential Job Functions:

o Achieves work objectives by developing systems requirements, functional design, basic systems configuration and implementation support
o Contributes to project success by leading and/or contributing to client update meetings
o Contributes to project development by generating reports and briefing documents
o Contributes to project success by supporting the design and test planning for supply chain execution integration with host ERP systems and material handling control systemso Achieves work objectives by supporting all aspects of systems testing
o Builds client knowledge by assisting in end user training
o Supports client by communicating with vendors regarding budgetary costing and other issues
o Achieves work objectives by performing financial analysis to derive business case information
o Achieves work objectives by supporting software configuration and assisting in modification determination, development, and testing
o Performs organizational development duties by researching and writing articles for publication and preparing and presenting internal projects
o Supports client development by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with potential, current, and former clients
o Contributes to the achievement of company-wide revenue goals by pursuing follow-on projects with current and former clients

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other related Engineering degree, or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years industry experience inclusive of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) full lifecycle project and/or other top tier supply chain execution systems
• Working knowledge and industry experience with the Manhattan Associates, RedPrairie, or the HighJump product suites. Experience with Oracle, SAP, Retek, JDA, JD Edwards, ProVia, MARC Global or other top tier WMS solutions will also be considered
• Competency in SQL, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillso Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively under time constraints
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously without close supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (80%)

Goal Setting

Goal Setting
From: www.timethoughts.com

Goal setting is a process that helps you get clear on what you want, make an action plan to help you get there, launch into action, and persist until you reach your destination or find a better one.

This process can significantly increase your probability of success and achieving what you want. Research studies show a direct link between goal setting and enhanced performance in sports and business.

Earl Nightingale put it this way, "People with goals succeed because they know where they are going. It's as simple as that."


Why Personal Goal Setting Works

Texas oil billionaire H.L. Hunt once said that there are only two ingredients necessary for success. The first is that you have to decide exactly what it is that you want.

This is where he believed many stumble. They never decide what it is that they really want.
They may think they want something from time to time, usually something generic and vague like "being rich" or "a better job," but it's just a fleeting thought; they never truly get clear on what these things really mean.

Hunt said that once you've decided what it is that you want, the second ingredient is to determine the price you have to pay to get what you want, and then resolve to pay that price by establishing your priorities and getting to work.

Many who get past the first ingredient never apply the second one. They don't understand that you have to pay the price in full before you can claim your prize.

You can think of goal setting as a process that helps you to decide exactly what it is that you want, and then to systematically pay the price in order to get it. It is a process that helps you focus your time and energy on your targets through careful and deliberate planning.

What is a Goal?
A goal is a well-defined target that gives you clarity, direction, motivation, and focus. Goals are tools that help you in five main ways:

• Make a positive change in your life
• Form a new habit or change an existing habit
• Improve or develop a skill, talent, or ability
• Realize a dream or other important outcome
• Improve your performance on a task or activity

.net Developer opportunity (2 openings)

One of our clients in Memphis has direct FTE opportunities for .Net Developers that involve 80% new development. These are new positions due to the growth of the department and the organization. If you do not believe these positions are for you, please forward this e-mail to others in your circle of influence. These positions are solid, in a wonderful working environment, surrounded by great team members.

Sr. Level .NET Developer
Bachelors Degree required
6 years development experience (3 in .net)
Skills necessary: .net, c# and sql server
VisualStudio.net preferred but not necessary
Stable, with a long history in the Memphis area, this organization boasts a number of firsts and is rated among the top in their industry in the world! Due to the number of projects involving new development., client is looking for a solid sr. level C#, .net developer. Translate architecture designs into software code, administer the development of code construction to support OO applications; manage software coding, testing, etc., as well as the design of the system's GUI. If you possess 6 years in C#, .net development, enjoy new development, and want exposure to new technologies, please call. There are a number of new projects involving 80% new development on the immediate horizon. Great benefits. Tuition reimbursement. Career path. Salary: $80k+/- depending on experience. No state income tax. Low Cost of Living.



.NET Developer
Bachelors Degree required
4 years development experience (3 in .net)
Skills necessary: .net, c#, sql server
VisualStudio.net preferred but not necessary
There are many new projects on the table involving about 80% new development in C#, .NET. Stable, with a long history in the Memphis area, this organization boasts a number of firsts and is rated among the top in their industry in the world! If you possess 3 years in C#, .net development, enjoy new development, and want exposure to new technologies, please call. Great benefits. Tuition reimbursement. Career Path. Salary $70k+/- depending on experience. No state income tax. Low Cost of Living.

Technology Architect Lead - Cincinnati, OH

Technical Architect Lead
Apply a broad base of technology expertise in the design and definition of a highly flexible, highly efficient, andhighly scaleable product architecture to enable company to exploit new markets domestically andinternationally.
Provide technical guidance to internal and external development team members to maximize their strengths andencourage professional development and application of new skills to meet increasing demands for current andfuture development.
Stay abreast of the latest industry technology trends in order to recognize opportunities to advance our technologyand product strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
Design of product prototypes using a variety of technologies.Analysis of costs, potential profits, risks, and benefits of architectural designs.
Produce creative yet well-grounded projections, specifications, and designs that open market opportunities &continually increase technical efficiencies.
Provide consistent, clear communication to senior management.
Contribute to the development and continuous review of appropriate practices, standards, and guidelines

Skills/Competencies Required:
8+ years in commercial software development, including 4+ years of multi-tier, online architecture design with astrong emphasis on search platforms
Technical lead experience in UNIX/Linux web application development, particularly using open source tools &technologies
Technical background, skills, and vision to be able to understand and enhance our online applicationsPractical reliance on industry standard solutions combined with solid past experience in implementing thosesolutions
Possess strong knowledge of industry standards, best practices and tools- performance management (systems, network, applications, & hardware)- testing automation- integration & configurationRefined problem solving skills including risk analysis and alternative solutions
Strong technical design documentation skills

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Salary: to 125K

Contact me immediately if interested:
angela@am-recruiting.com
937-912-5860

"America's Human Capitol is Tested"

Interesting article. Could impact IT staffing.

America’s human capital is tested
By Clive Crook
Published: July 6 2008 17:43

A startling and profoundly important fact about the US economy has received surprisingly little attention. The educational quality of the country’s workers is starting to decline – not just relatively (because other countries are catching up and moving ahead) but also, for the first time, in absolute terms. Over the coming years, baby-boomers departing from the labour force will have better educational qualifications than the younger workers replacing them. If the ultimate source of an economy’s ability to grow and prosper is its human capital, the US is in trouble.

For decades the educational quality of the US labour force surged. In 1940, less than 5 per cent of the population aged 25-64 had at least a four-year college education. By 2000, the proportion had increased to nearly 30 per cent. Successive generations of workers improved on the educational attainments of their predecessors. Retiring workers were replaced by better-educated youngsters. This remorseless accumulation of human capital helped fuel the country’s postwar growth. According to at least one authoritative study, it was the principal driver.

This trend came to a halt with workers now aged 55-59. Younger cohorts are no better educated than these soon-to-retire boomers. Broadly speaking, educational quality has topped out – and on at least one measure, it is actually deteriorating. In 2006, Americans aged 55-59 collectively possessed more masters degrees, professional degrees and doctorates than Americans aged 30-34. This impending loss of educational capital is entirely outside the country’s experience.

The numbers come from a recent study by Jacob Funk Kirkegaard of the Peterson Institute for International Economics: The Accelerating Decline in America’s High-Skilled Workforce: Implications for Immigration Policy. As the title suggests, Mr Kirkegaard is chiefly concerned with the US visa system, which discriminates in a variety of ways against high-skilled immigrants. Easier entry of immigrants with scarce skills – for which high-tech employers such as Intel, Microsoft and others tirelessly plead – is the quickest and easiest fix and Mr Kirkegaard makes an unanswerable case for it. But the deeper problem, as he notes, lies with the education system. What is going on?

Has a natural ceiling been reached? If so – if everybody who wanted or might benefit from a college education was receiving one – then the halting of that decades-long trend of capital accumulation would be less of a concern. Some of the tailing off can reasonably be attributed to this saturation effect. But in many other countries, the proportion of people aged 25-34 with at least a college education is now as high as, or higher than, in the US – and the trend elsewhere is still pointing up. South Korea, Japan, Canada and Russia already have significantly higher proportions of young workers with a college education or better.

One could question the figures in other ways. Perhaps a modern college education is more valuable to the economy than a 30-year-old college education – so that, quality-adjusted, the country’s educational assets are still climbing. Stocks of knowledge do get out of date. But this is an argument that could go either way: some would argue that academic standards have fallen and that today’s college graduates are educated to a lower level than their elders.

Another plausible argument is that in-work training and mid-life schooling are more important than they used to be and that the figures ignore such assets. Yet another is simply that it is possible to send too many people to college – that for many students, another four years out of the workforce is not in fact a good investment and that it is an even worse investment for the taxpayers who subsidise it. There may be something to all of this.

Yet one key indicator suggests real cause for concern: the declining high school graduation rate, which affects the supply of those seeking to go to college. This too has been a bitterly contested statistic in the US. The country’s highly decentralised education system causes a proliferation of conflicting data sources and definitions. But a recent careful study by Nobel laureate James Heckman and Paul LaFontaine found that the high school graduation rate “has been falling for 40 years” and that this “explains part of the recent slowdown in college attendance”.

In 2002, the US enacted the bipartisan No Child Left Behind policy, which called on schools to boost standardised test scores in a limited range of key subjects and to raise graduation rates. The policy has been almost universally pilloried by teachers and education professionals, who complain that it encourages “teaching to the test”, a narrowing of the curriculum and other forms of self-defeating gaming of the system. They complain, too, that they have been asked to do more with no increase in resources – complaints that have some merit.

Barack Obama says he approves of the law’s goals, but that it has failed in practice and needs to be scrapped. Teachers and their unions have been less pleased to hear him say that he supports experiments with charter schools and other forms of school competition. As the furious debate over No Child Left Behind shows, education reform is an intensely charged political issue, and one where a Democratic presidential nominee needs to take particular care.

Be that as it may, if the US is unable to mend its failing school system, and unwilling to open its doors wider to skilled immigrants, then much of the current gloom about its longer-term economic prospects may, for once, turn out to be justified.

Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2008

3 Free Tech Tools U Need to Use

Taken from a marketing master (David E. Bowman)

The internet is full of tools that can make your life easier. Here are 3 of my favorites. If you have not heard of these, please give them a look. They can empower you in ways you would never have imagined.

LinkedIn - If you work for a living, you should use LinkedIn. Plain and simple. LinkedIn is a social networking site that caters to business professionals. It is primarily used as a way to keep tabs on connections new and old, but has countless other applications. From personal branding to market research, to finding a job, to sales support, to ad-hoc help desk, the site’s usefulness grows daily. In 2004 the site had about 500 thousand users. As of 2008 it is estimated to have 21 million. How is that for growth? While there is a paid version of the site that adds functionality, you can do most of what you would need to in the free version. Creating a profile is easy and can be done pretty quickly. This one is a must.

Jott - What if you could call a phone number, speak, and have your words emailed to you in both transcribed text and audio form? What if you could do this for free? You can. Jott offers you the ability to send transcribed voice mail messages to yourself and others at no cost. This one is great for when you have those “great idea” or “damn I better not forget that” moments but don’t the ability to immediately write it down. I put Jott in my speed dial, and with the touch of one key, I can leave myself a message. Within minutes I get an email in my inbox capturing my message. The quality of the transcription is actually very good. Having used this hundreds of times, I can only think of one time that I actually had to play back the audio to understand what my message was. All you need to do to sign up for the service is to go to the site, enter your phone number, enter your email address, and viola - Jott at will. This service has come in handy for me more times than I can count. It is so simple, but so powerful at the same time.

Goog411 - Google on your phone. I am not talking about looking things up on an iPhone or Blackberry, I am talking about calling your search in and having it read back to you over the phone. Need Pizza in Dayton, Ohio? Call 1-800-Goog411 and have the Google search done for you for free. They will even connect you directly or email you a google map right to your chosen destination. It is so simple. This one is perfect for those in sales and other fields with lots of windshield time. Not sure exactly where that customer is? Goog411 can save the day. Need to grab some lunch or find a tow truck? Goog411. Again, this is free. This one is also embedded in my speed dial and used regularly.

Positive News About IT Economy

These are excerpts from a recruiting network regarding the IT economy. It's not as bad as the media would have us believe! Speaking from my personal experience, I couldn't agree with these folks more. My desk is busy, and I am seeing more and more job activity. The reality is that technology isn't going away and it certainly is not slowing down. Onward and upward to that next great career opportunity!


"I'm so tired of negative news in the media. "Recession this," and "Recession that." I have not had so many quality job orders since 1999 (thank you TE trading partners...keep those JO's coming!). Also, remember in 2001 (last real recession) when all the IT consulting firms were laying off in droves (and many went under)? Well, one of the largest IT consulting firms in the world, Accenture (they have 94 of the 100 Global 500 as clients), just reported record profits today and their stock is up 5%.If we were in a recession, Accenture would be laying off (as they did in 2001) and not hiring and having record profits."
- Sean


"Excellent advise Sean. What we hear in the news and what is reality are quite different. Earlier this week this little known factoid was buried in the newsThe economy grew at a 1 percent annualized rate in the first quarter, Let's all conserve energy and stop listening to the news... "
- Don


"We should see some of those IT jobs coming back - for two reasons - inflation is much higher in India and the Far East. The second reason - it is hard on the body to fly there and manage those folks and transportation costs are going through the roof!!!"
- Charlie


Also, my experience over the years has led me to believe that consulting firms are a leading indicator of recovery. I always called them the canaries in the coal mine. First to die, First to be deployed.They haven't died, and they are being deployed in record #'s. We have hit a bit of a summer slow down, but 2008 has been a solid year already, and looks to continue!
- Jed

Hot "new" jobs in Massachusetts

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Manager of Technical Services
Responsible for directing the technical research, planning and 24x7 support activities of the UNIX and database Technical Services teams. This includes systems programming and administration; system architecture planning and implementation; database administration; technical methods and standards definition; technical library services and maintenance and advanced escalation support for software and hardware technical issues. This position is responsible for Capital and Expense budget development and administration in addition to hardware/software procurement. The Manager will participate in the development and execution of the Information Systems Business Plan.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required in Computer Science. Must have a minimum of ten year's technical and management experience in IS infrastructure and support. Prior experience in AIX, DB2 UDB, Websphere, Oracle and/or EMC environments is required. Strong knowledge of infrastructure design, implementation, maintenance, upgrade and operations techniques along with network/communication concepts. Project management and resource planning experience in a fast-paced environment is required, with the ability to manage and motivate technical personnel. Excellent communication skills both verbally and written and the ability to interact with all levels of senior management is required.

Manager of IT Compliance
Manage all IT related Payment Card Industry (PCI), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) compliance processes, implementing IT general controls covering Program Development, Program Change, Computer Operations, Security, and third party service providers. Facilitate quality assurance audits on IT controls to ensure process compliance on a regular basis. Develop and maintain metrics measuring the effectiveness of the overall assessment of IT controls in a variety of environments. Work alongside senior management to identify and report upon technology risks, developing recommendations to remediate control weaknesses or categorize mitigating controls. Is responsible for the maintenance and support of the centralized repository of the IT documentation related to the attestation of the Company's financial habits. Assist IT, Internal and External audit teams to clearly define SOX requirements based on industry norms. Map key service provider SAS70's to assess risk, impact and remediation requirements. Serve as subject matter expert on IT compliance to the organization. Lead best practice activities to evolve compliance tasks into routine processes. Manage and build the Quality Assurance functions to insure that all system changes meet Company and regulatory requirements. Provide training, direction and leadership for Change Control compliance. Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.
A minimum of seven (7) years of IT auditing, compliance or technology experience is essential with experience in the retail industry with corporate or multi-site responsibilities a plus. A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related studies is ideal. Prior IT audit/compliance experience is preferred. Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, Payment Card Industry standards and of the retail regulatory environment is essential. Must have broad exposure to various technologies, including networks, platforms, and applications. Risk assessment experience and familiarity with tools and techniques used to provide controls and monitoring mechanisms are helpful. Prior project management and Quality Assurance experience is desired. Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills are required, plus a strong attention to detail.

Manager of eCommerce Solutions
Manage, implement and support eCommerce solutions. Provide vision and direction for a departmental team and other management. Monitor industry trends to identify technologies and practices that best align with company goals. Develop and maintain technical and administrative resources. Ensure department compliance with company and regulatory policies and procedures. Provide project leadership for design, development, integration and maintenance of all eCommerce systems. Responsible for staff career development, performance reviews and team hiring decisions; guide and direct the activity of the team. Analyze and outline company's eCommerce strategies and standards for B2C and B2B, based on corporate objectives. Manage relationships with external partners including management of contracts, service levels and vendor performance.

Minimum of 5 years of experience is required managing a complex, high volume, transactional eCommerce environment (online retail merchandising) including a majority of the following: technical project management; business analysis; contract negotiation; systems analysis; and general management of production and maintenance of multichannel retail solutions (Fortune 500 company). Strong working knowledge is essential in eCommerce methodologies and technologies involving enterprise application integration, interactive design, content management, online security, e-mail marketing, e-learning, e-collaboration, search engines, portals, online affiliate programs and online customer care. Understanding is necessary in current market strategies, development tools, infrastructure planning and design. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are required, as well as self-motivation and ability to persuasively lead senior management. Strong analytical and managerial skills necessary, as well as structured project management life cycle techniques. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required in computer science or related field.

Manager of Sales Systems
Responsible for systems development, implementation and support for Sales related systems including Point of Sales (POS), Glory Cash Counting, Gas Sales and others as appropriate. Responsibilities include product evaluation, purchase, installation, software selection and/or software development, performance monitoring and application tuning, disaster recovery planning and 7 day per week, 24 hours per day technical supervision/support for problem resolution. Extensively interface with management in various divisions and all levels of team members within the organization. Responsible for managing large IT initiatives. Position includes management, guidance and development for multiple teams of technical professionals including staff with expertise in the following areas: IBM POS Operating System, IBM GSA POS application, Microsoft NT server software, 4690 POS hardware and associated PC servers, applications, and peripherals. Additionally, provide input in the development of Sarbanes Oxley controls, as well as the monitoring of adherence to these controls and other applicable regulatory regulations. Handle additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum of 7-10 years of related IT experience is required.

Project Leader- Software Applications
Support daily functional operations and technical aspects of assigned applications, including providing analytical and applications support for our Logistics and Distribution systems. Interface with all levels of management and the user community. Responsible for managing small and medium sized projects. Plans, leads and supports applications enhancement implementations. Additionally, participates with business partners and IT support teams in the design of new functionality and system architecture. Provides technical training and support for department team members as needed. Prepares and completes project life cycle documentation, test plans and requirements specifications according to department standards. Handle additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

A minimum of 5 years of experience is required in providing application or infrastructure support. Experience desired in a client server applications environment, supporting business initiatives and multiple projects. Experience with AIX, UNIX, Oracle, and/or Windows environments is preferred. Prior experience interfacing applications in a diverse technical environment is essential, as well as a background in application development and support, data communications and networking, project management and supporting project team members. Understanding of Comlink, Websphere, Webmethods/MQ, and/or RF networks/equipment is a plus. Excellent project management, analytical and communications skills are required. Retail industry experience is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or related field is desired; equivalent work experience in Information Technology will be considered.
Manager of Network SolutionsPlease send your resume and cover letter to Attn: GZ/HP/MNS using the contact information provided at the bottom of the page.

This position is responsible for directing the technical research, planning and supporting activities of the Network Solutions department including: network architecture, planning and implementation, network management, technical methods and standards definition, technical library services, maintenance and advanced escalation support for data and voice communications. This position is responsible for Capital and Expense Budget development and administration. This position will also participate in the development and execution of the Information Technology Business Plan. Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required in Computer Science. Must have a minimum of ten (10) year's technical and management experience in IT infrastructure and support. Candidate must have experience with TCP/IP, Ethernet, VOIP solutions design and implementation, DNS, NFS, FTP, SSH, SMTP, SNMP, DHCP, Web Security and LDAP. Experience with network engineering plus strong knowledge of network infrastructure design, implementation, maintenance, upgrade and operations techniques along with network/communication concepts are essential. Must possess hands-on knowledge of information technology and strategic network/communications concepts. Must have working familiarity with various operating systems and industry-accepted standards to be used in traditional, client/server and Internet/Intranet computing environments. Project management and resource planning experience in a fast-paced environment is necessary, with the ability to manage and motivate technical personnel. Excellent communication skills both verbally and written and the ability to interact with all levels of senior management required.

Senior Information Security Engineer
Utilize current information security technology disciplines to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets. Use changing regulatory, threat and technology landscapes to continually develop or maintain security policies and standards to attain compliance throughout the organization. This position provides consulting services to the technology teams and to the organization as a whole through security awareness efforts. As a senior staff member of the Information Security Department within IT, will transfer knowledge to other staff members and serve as a mentor on the execution of duties as an information security professional. Participate in security design and monitoring of operating system and application security. Research and evaluate current security products recommendations. Participate in the implementation and review of audit trail logs and reporting mechanisms, vulnerability assessments and penetration tests. Maintain security policies, standards and security awareness efforts. Work with industry organizations, business partners and technology teams to develop compliance validation methods where appropriate. Perform 3rd party service provider risk assessments to ensure data in outsourced arrangements is secure. Assist in the resolution of security related issues as appropriate to individual level of technical experience. Will perform other duties as assigned.

A minimum of 7+ years experience within an Information Technology organization, with a concentration on Information Security and IT audit experience at the enterprise level, plus a CISSP certification, is required. In depth knowledge of security across technologies, including networks, platforms and applications is mandatory. Familiarity with risk assessment, Internet security, cryptography, and tools and techniques used to provide security controls and monitoring is necessary. Strong knowledge of network infrastructures, including firewalls, VPN's, Intrusion Detection Systems, penetration testing and vulnerability assessment strategies, file and session encryption and cryptography methods, web application and device security is a requisite. Security awareness training, incident response team experience, policy management and contract exposure are essential. Must demonstrate skills in gathering and documenting business and functional requirements toward the implementation of security controls and technologies. Must be a self-starter and be able to respond to rapid changes within IT and the retail industry. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required. Will facilitate effective communications between all members of IT and business by ensuring timely collection and dissemination of information. Must have good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Access. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience in Computer Science or related field will be considered.

Senior Java Developer
Provides analytical and technical expertise in the identification and solution of business problems. The focus of this role is to analyze business requirements, and to design and develop web and portal applications on Java based architectures using current industry standards (J2EE, JDBC, XML). This individual serves as a lead technical resource on large projects, assumes the role of project coordinator on small to medium sized projects, as well as performs other tasks and/or responsibilities as assigned. Across all divisions, interacts with business management who are serving on project committees. Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.
At least 6 years of experience is required in analysis, design and implementation of Java based web applications, including programming and systems design. Must have demonstrated JSP, Java and HTML skills, as well as application design and analysis skills. Must also have knowledge and experience of web services, XML, SOAP, JMS or equivalents, HTTP and IP protocols, SQL and DB query skills. Additionally, must have knowledge of project life cycle methodology, as well as strong communication and project coordination skills. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience is required.

Senior Project Manager
Manage one or more projects (generally having budgets between $250k and $2 million) within the constraints of scope, quality, schedule, cost and budget. Responsibilities include managing the people, tasks, and external resources for assigned projects within the defined tolerances. Act as a primary liaison between the IT division and the various stakeholders. Establish, build and update project plans with actuals and forecasts, manage deviations from the plan, and identify and manage project risks. Ensure the project team is defined and staffed appropriately and that the appropriate internal and external services are obtained to meet the objectives of the project in order to deliver the specified functionality and requirements defined by the projects. Ensure all the project requirements and/or objectives are properly defined and documented. Communicate with users, IT and senior level management concerning project status and manage stakeholders' expectations. Comply with all System Development/Project Life Cycle, Change Management, Regulatory and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

At least seven (7) years of experience is required in IT project delivery including application development projects and working with business and IT users. Also, 3-5 years of increasing responsibility is necessary, with a proven track record in project management delivering complex projects using varied development approaches for internal and externally developed applications. Significant knowledge is essential in project management processes, methods and standards. Requirements also include: experience managing a matrix team of associates, contractors and vendors with various skills and disciplines; strong business acumen and strategic thinking to complement tactical execution skills; and ability to build relationships, influence and negotiate without authority across all levels of IT and business units. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business or related field, or equivalent work experience, is required. Retail industry experience, PMP (Project Management Professional) certification and knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies desired.

Senior Data Warehouse
Provides the coding and process construction for the development and maintenance of the enterprise data warehouse and supporting business intelligence (BI) structures. Designs, develops, tests and maintains the process of and code that build, support and provision the data warehouse and business intelligence (BI) applications at the company. Develops complex analytic queries and data transformations in SQL and other ETL tools sets. Assists in the development of production reports, cubes and analytical applications. Additionally, captures and maintains business and technical metadata; ensures the integrity, reliability and data quality of the BI systems; and performs diagnostic and recovery techniques as appropriate, as well as handles duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

Must have over 3 years of related database development experience, including record of working in very graphical development environments for process construction and monitoring. Experience with ETL tools such as DataStage or Informatica preferred, as well as with appropriate software and BI tools such as Oracle, SAS, Cognos, etc. Must have the ability to create and use complex SQL or other forms of database query. Some experience in writing and using stored procedures and triggers within a database system a plus. Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills are essential, as well as ability to work in a team environment. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience is required.

Quality Assurance Engineer
Working in our Information Technology Division, debug applications through the use of systemic and manual tests to maintain quality standards for applications and work closely with development teams to resolve problems. Develop, maintain and execute manual and automated test scripts to verify application functionality and adherence to business requirements. Create and perform application load tests. Develop and manage a repository of test data to support testing efforts. Provide progress reporting, defect tracking and risk assessments related to testing efforts. Keep pace with emerging quality assurance trends; ensure the existence of development testing standards and processes. Contribute to improving department processes and selection of tools. Ensure that requirements are clearly defined and testable. Comply with System Development/Project Life Cycle (SDLC), Change Management, Regulatory and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Handle additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.
At least 4 years of experience in software quality assurance testing is required including background in software programming, test planning, test scripts and documentation. Experience is preferred with Mercury Quick TestPro, LoadRunner, Rational Requisite Pro and Clear Quest. Basic abilities in UNIX, Oracle and CICS are required. Familiarity with basic concepts of computer architecture, data structures and standard programming practices is needed. Ability to read and understand software and/or hardware design specifications is necessary. Excellent organizational, communication, problem solving and intepersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related field is preferred. Quality assurance certification is preferred. Retail industry experience is a plus.

Senior Network Engineer
This position is responsible for all technical and administrative support of company Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Area Network (WLAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure. Will be responsible for network hardware and software installations, troubleshooting, diagnostics, cabling, documentation, network standards, and management reporting. Ensures compliance with all Company and Regualatory Policies and Procedures.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required in Computer Science. Must have a minimum of five (5) years in area network infrastructure support. Must possess hands-on knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and communication protocols. Must have working familiarity with various operating systems and industry-accepted standards to be used in traditional, client/server and Internet/Intranet computing environments. Will provide general technical and system design guidance to I.T. development teams. Will assess new technologies and define manner in which new system software technologies can be best leveraged by I.T. development staff. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong customer service skills, and the ability to interact with all levels are required. Comprehensive knowledge System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, business systems' design goals and requirements, standards and objectives is preferred.

TAKE CONTROL OF THE INTERVIEW

Interesting article on "taking control of the interview".


TAKE CONTROL OF THE INTERVIEW: Bill Gaffney, Career Coach

Many times an interviewer will start off by asking me, “So tell me about yourself”. How do I address that question and what are they looking for? Do they want my whole life history or a review of my career? HELP!!

A: Let me fill out the title of this column first. I am not telling you to go in like Ahnold and tell them “I’m back”. I am simply saying, as I have before, many interviewers are ill trained and come up with poor questions because they don’t know any better. In those cases you have to subtly take control and guide the interview in a direction where the “best you” comes out. If you do you might just be the only one who does and you will stand out.

My friend Jeff Skrentny, top Chicago based IT recruiter and one of the best recruiter trainers in the business, has some excellent suggestions about how to handle this question. The most important suggestion is ask the interviewer, “Where would you like me to start?” Probably 90% of them will tell you ether just your career (most likely) or your entire life. The savvy ones will say, “Wherever you would like”. If you get one of these you probably have a good interviewer.

This question is an excellent starting point actually. If they don’t ask it you should find a place in the interview, where you cover what I am going to suggest to you. The interviewer (not typically the HR interviewer as they usually have a preset list of questions) is really interested in three things:

∑ Accomplishments
∑ Demonstrated progression in your career
∑ Scope of responsibilities

Leave you skills for a different point in the interview.

This is really a presentation you should have memorized and rehearsed without sounding robotic. This review should go back 10-12 years and typically cover 2-4 jobs. If you have been with one company during that time review the different positions. If the interviewer wants a history further back they will ask for it.

The presentation for each position should include a brief description of the job, the scope of responsibility (size of budget, people reporting to you, etc) and two or three major accomplishments in that position. Remember an accomplishment is income produced, money saved and/or time saved (production increased). These need to have a reference point such as “I had a targeted budget of 10 million dollars but was able to finish the year at 8 million through productivity increases. If possible include a similar reference point for responsibilities.

Each position you cover should take no more that 1-2 minutes and do just the highlights. Do not get into the minute details. If they want more they will ask. Be careful not to brag, but to me more matter of fact and to exude confidence in your abilities.If you get asked to review your entire life don’t launch into “War and Peace”. Instead do the Cliff’s Notes” version. They probably don’t care at what age you were potty trained or when you took your first swimming lesson. But they might be interested to hear how you did in school or extracurricular activities you were involved in, especially sports. When you talk about your personal life think about things that demonstrate a character or trait related to business, competitiveness, fast starter, teamwork, etc. You might want to also throw in a personal crisis, a death, loss of a competition, etc and follow it with how you responded and overcame it. In interviewing potential recruiters I always look for this. It shows resilience and determination.

Practice the interview with a spouse, business acquaintance, friend, etc. until you have it down without having to think about it. Also practice inflection, tempo, tone, etc. You do not want to sound like you’ve done this 20 times in the last two weeks. Give the person you are practicing with permission to critique you, even to the smallest degree. The more polished you are the better you will come across.

As I stated earlier if you do not get that “Tell me …” question (and hopefully you won’t) work this presentation into the interview somehow. This is especially easy if the interview is meandering. You might say something like, “Would it be helpful if I reviewed some career highlights with you”. I guarantee, besides them wanting to hear this, the interviewer will have an immediate sense of relief since they are uncomfortable doing the interview anyway.

I want to finish by saying three things. There are other points in an interview where you might have to take some subtle control. Watch for meandering and relatively pointless questions. Secondly watch your body language. This can really put an interviewer off. Number one, don’t sit with your arms crossed across your chest. This indicates resistance or boredom. You should review material on this subject. Lastly watch for the interviewers’ tone, inflection, pace, etc. Try to follow that. If they talk slow and deliberately don’t talk fast. This is actually a subtle form of flattery. (You thought I was going to say manipulation, didn’t you?) This will also force you to listen to them without performing answers.Interviewing is both a science and an art. Don’t take it lightly.

Geek Speak > Not As Cool As You Might Think

I came across this article today on Google Reader. It teaches a great lesson for any deveoper who interacts directly with non-technical users/clients.

Much like the elusive African dancing monkey who does a fantastic version of the Electric Slide to confuse their natural enemies; developers have the ability to sway entire debates in their favor by confusing their enemies with technical jargon. After all, who can argue with someone when they have no clue what the other person is talking about?

Perl Programmer for Dayton Ohio

In business for over 60 years. Great team environment. Opportunity to GROW!

We are looking for a senior level Perl Application Engineer to hit the ground running and assist with the development of OO, N-tier web applications.

Requirements:2+ years practical experience building web applications using Perl, SQL, XSLT, XML and versioning systems (CVS, Subversion)Prefer Bachelors degree.

angela@am-recruiting.com
937-912-5860