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GREEN JOBS & ENTREPRENEUR
FAIR
Feb. 16, 2011
Berkeley, CA
Redfish is proud to sponsor the GJ&EF, being held this month. Rob Reeves will speak on a panel discussing transitioning from High Tech to Green Tech; Greg Schreiner will be discussing "Breaking Into Green". We look forward to seeing you there. |
Free Admission for Redfish fans! 
Use the discount code redfish and register today! Registration closes Friday 2/11. |
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FEATURED PLACEMENT
Matthew Grabczynski,
TechOps Support Coordinator
Redfish Technology was enlisted to locate an experienced TechOps Support Coordinator for a leading online remote connectivity software company. The role requires responsibility for administrative functions within the Technical Operations department, ordering and tracking equipment and software, provisioning and tracking telephone lines, answering the TechOps Help line and directing callers to appropriate technicians, providing timely and accurate communication with users and management and maintaining accurate documentation.
Redfish recruited Matt directly, identifying that his combination of experience and education as a winning combination. He had 4 years of help desk experience in college, including a SQL background creating tables, and was in the process of getting his A+ Certification. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems & International Business. Matt is a polyglot, has had organizational leadership experience, and possesses a battery of technical skills.
"From the moment Beth at Redfish called me about this job, her warmth and dedication were obvious. She guided me through the entire process, from first contact to my first day on the job. She kept me informed and ensured that everything went smoothly as possible, even after I had received the job offer. I'm extremely pleased with my new job working for a wonderful company and am very grateful to Redfish and Beth!" - Matt Grabczynski
Happy Birthday Matt!
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UPCOMING CONFERENCES | |
Feb 16, 2011
Berkeley,CA
Registration ends Friday 2/11
Feb 14-18, 2011
SF, CA
Feb 23-25, 2011
Scottsdale, AZ
Feb 23-25, 2011
Shepardstown, WV
Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2011
Washington DC
Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2011
SF, CA
Feb 28 - Mar 3, 2011
Orlando, Florida
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REDFISH MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
February 2011 |
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Greetings!
For those of you in the Bay Area, come see us on February 16 at the Green Jobs & Entrepreneurship Fair - registration closes Friday!
Also, don't miss the article from our newest guest blogger, Shannon Tinker, "Putting the 'Human' in Social Media".
The Redfish Team |
STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT NEWS
Companies Refocus on Innovation, Competition, Hiring
Despite uncertainty, companies are refocusing on innovation, and hiring to gain/keep competitive edge. CEOs and search consultants express confidence in 2011. The biggest risks remain the recession, but talent acquisition may also be a challenge.
"There has been a definite uptick in hiring in the interactive media and social gaming sectors, as companies competing for talent are becoming more aggressive and creative in their hiring strategies". (quarterly Boyden Executive Outlook).
"From VP of Sales in high tech positions to PV Project Engineers, the talent is out there but it usually requires pulling out a lot of stops to locate the right person with the right skills and the right fit" reports Rob Reeves, CEO. "We had a great 2010 and are confident that 2011 will be even better."
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HIGH TECH / GREEN TRENDS
Transitioning Talent
The greentech top talent shortage is real. Green industries' high growth and fast innovation, makes for fierce competition among experienced green professionals.
Investment in cleantech has increased 15 fold over the last decade and leading industry resources such as the Cleantech Group anticipate that 2011 will be a record year for cleantech innovation financing due to growth in Asia and the ongoing push for resource efficiency. Given these industries' high growth, fast innovation, and relative youth, the demand for qualified and experienced professionals is competitive, and will not be satisfied entirely by candidates within the greentech industries.
High tech-experienced talent is filling some of the demand; the ease of transition depends on the role and industry. There are several ways to enter greentech. Executive Recruiter Greg Schreiner has written on the subject in an article entitled "Breaking Into Green". Greg acknowledges the challenges and offers ideas such as joining industry groups, volunteering, and pursuing education and certifications.
By far the easiest way to get into greentech is to look to transferability. Of course certain skills and experience are more transferable than others. Rob Reeves will discuss some of the transitioning currently happening in the industry at a panel discussion to be held February 16th at the Green Jobs & Entrepreneurship Fair in Berkeley, CA.
Read more.
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PUTTING THE "HUMAN" IN SOCIAL MEDIA
...the Increased Importance of Good Recruiting
By Guest Blogger, Shannon Tinker
Recruiters have been most valued for their ability to source, attract and deliver talent that employers may not have found on their own. What happens to recruiting when social media and the web give virtually everyone, access to the same "haystack" of potential candidates?
"It's not that the value of social media is overstated, it's that the investment required for getting value out of social media that is understated. This is what's relevant to recruiting: social media can be a powerful tool for finding candidates, but a) it is just a tool, one of many, not some silver bullet solution, and b) it takes substantial effort to get results." - Bruce Morton Executive Director at Allegistalent2
Read the Guest Article by Shannon Tinker.
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JOIN US AT "GREEN JOBS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP FAIR"
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By Greg Schreiner, Green Tech Recruiter
Of the many things I enjoy about recruiting, networking with green energy professionals is at the top of my list. I will have an amazing opportunity to do this at the Green Jobs & Entrepreneurship Fair,
February 16th, 2011 in Berkeley, CA.
Our CEO of Redfish Technology, Rob Reeves, will be participating on a panel discussing the Transition from High Tech to Green Tech and I will be talking with industry leaders and professionals on how to break into Green.
Read Greg's Article on this Green Networking Opportunity
Registration ends Friday! - See the coupon at the bottom of this email for free registration information. Other Articles by or about Greg:
"Breaking Into Green" by Greg Schreiner, Green Tech Recruiter Green Recruiter Spotlight: Q & A with Redfish Technology" on the Green Collar Blog |
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JOBLESS RECOVERY: HUMAN CAPITAL UTILIZATION
By Robert Teal, CCP, CBP
For some time now, indications are that the current economic recovery, which is slowly taking place, will be a "jobless" recovery. By that it is meant that jobs lost in the downturn will not reappear or will reappear in significantly less numbers than prior to the recession. If this is the case, the recession of 2009 will be the third such jobless recovery since 1990. The first and second jobless recoveries occurred in 1991 and 2001 respectively. Prior to 1991 recession-recovery cycles resulted in as many jobs being created as were lost and in some case, excess jobs were produced. According to The Economist online, the current recovery is following the same path that the prior jobless recoveries of 1991 and 2001 took: a permanent loss of jobs.
Companies learned an expensive lesson from the "dot com" bust: If you want to survive, you need the right talent in place before the upturn occurs. Taking a lesson from Cisco, it is essential that organizations have the talent they need, when and where they need if they are going to sustain and expand their competitive position in their marketplace.
Read All of Robert Teal's Article |
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HOT OPPORTUNITIES
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Priority Green Job Opportunities from Redfish Technology
This week's green job priorities are in Solar, Cleantech, and Electric Vehicles. Roles inlcude: Cleantech Market Manager, Energy Sales Executives, Application Engineer, Senior Consulting Engineer, PV Systems Engineer, Solar Project Engineer, Senior Test & Validation Engineer, Embedded Software Developer, and more!; and more!
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Priority High Tech Job Opportunities from Redfish Technology
This week's tech priorities are in Web Development, Digital Media, Social Media, Telecom, Software as a Service, Networking. Roles inlcude: Software Developers, Technical Support, Quality Assurance, Senior Account Executives, Sales Channel Manager, Product Marketing, Director of Marketing, and more!
Join our LinkedIn Group for priority job postings weekly: 
All jobs can be found on our website.
Do you know someone who would be a good fit? Redfish also pays a referral fee, contact us today. |
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Redfish Technology
High Tech & Green Nationwide Recruiters
416 S. Main Street, PO Box 700, Hailey, ID 83333 - Tel. 208-788-8260
360 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840 - Tel. 401-398-2929
142 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 - Tel. 408-719-0200
www.redfishtech.com |
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Hurry! Registration Ends
Friday the 11th. Free Admission
Use this discount code for
free registration:
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GREEN JOBS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP FAIR
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM (PT)
David Brower Center
2150 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
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