On today’s jobcast  Peter Clayton talks with Rick Stanley, Vice President and General Manager of the Engineering Division for GE Energy.

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GE Energy is at work connecting people and ideas everywhere to create advanced technologies for powering a cleaner, more productive world with integrated product and service solutions in all areas of the energy industry.

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Questions we ask Rick in this Jobcast

1. What initially attracted you to GE?

2. What’s been the most exciting project you’ve been involved with since joining GE Energy?

3. What sort of background and characteristics do you typically look for when you hire Engineers for your organization?

4. What makes working for GE Energy as an Engineer exciting?

5. What are some of the new projects GE is working on and what makes them interesting for a GE engineer?

6. What are some of the hottest Engineering jobs you have available today?

7. How can interested individuals apply for career opportunities within GE Energy?

 To see all the current open positions with GE, visit www.ge.com/careers.

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On today’s podcast we’ll be speaking with Nick Garbis, strategic workforce planning leader with GE Energy.

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Nick has a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Illinois and experience in workforce analytics and workforce planning. He joined GE in the Fall of 2010 in the newly created role focused on the development of strategic workforce planning center of excellence.

“The organization is across a 100 countries in businesses that range so widely that some of the products will fit in your front pocket and others you could put 500 people inside them. It’s really a big range of businesses and you have to embrace the fact that you don’t know everything about it, as long as you are ready to learn. ” Nick Garbis

Questions we ask Nick Garbis in this jobcast

1. Nick, why don’t you tell us what attracted you to GE.

2. So you have worked for GE now for a little over a year. What have you found to be the most rewarding parts of your job?

3. Nick, I think you’re in a unique position to tell us what it takes to carve out a successful career at GE ?

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To see all the current open positions with GE, visit www.ge.com/careers.

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GE Careers Blog: http://careers.geblogs.com/

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Erica Briody is Talent Acquisition Leader for GE Energy Europe. Erica has 16 years experience in recruitment and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). She has an international background, having lived and worked in Hong Kong, the US, Europe and the Middle East. Erica speaks several languages including learning Mandarin. Before joining GE Energy Europe, Erica completed an International MBA from Henley Business School.

Today, we’ll be speaking to Erica about “Every Generation Counts — How To Maximize The Engagement Of Your Workforce”

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Questions we ask Erica in this Jobcast

1. I understand that this is the first time in history where we have 4 generations working together in the workplace at the same time! Can you give us a brief overview of these 4 generations?

2. Can you tell us a little bit about the stereotypes associated with each of these generations?

3. What are some motivating factors and communication styles a manager can use in order to get the most from their employees?

4. Why should you care about the different motivating factors and communication styles of each generation?

5. Now that our listeners have a better understanding of how to engage a multi-generational workforce, I would like to close by asking how can interested individuals apply for career opportunities within GE Energy?

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Explore career opportunities at GE

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GE is a global infrastructure and finance company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 individuals around the globe.

GE serves the energy sector by developing and deploying technology that helps make efficient use of natural resources. GE Energy is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies. GE Energy can be found in over 25 European countries and employs over 30,000 individuals throughout Europe.

Unleash your imagination by helping GE power the future with innovative solutions that make the world a better place in which to live. Together we can make an extraordinary tomorrow, today!

GE is imagination at work!

On today’s jobcast I’ll be speaking with Charles Elazar, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Marketing Director for GE Industrial Solutions. Industrial Solutions is a key part of GE Energy, which is dedicated to electrification and serves a wide variety of industries and applications.

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Questions we ask Charles in this jobcast:

1. Tell us a little about your background and your role as the EMEA Marketing Director

2. Can you describe for us Industrial Solutions activities and products in more detail?

3. What types of jobs is Industrial Solutions hiring for and where are they located?

4. What skills and competencies do you look for in an ideal candidate? What would impress you?

5. What can a new employee expect out of GE and why should they decide to join Industrial Solutions?

6. What current opportunities do you have available to join Industrial Solutions and how can interested candidates apply in order to be considered?

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Explore career opportunities at GE

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GE on LinkedIn

GE Energy Europe on Facebook

Join the GE Talent Community

GE is a diversified global infrastructure and finance company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide.

GE Energy is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies. Its business units work together to provide integrated product and service solutions in all areas of the energy industry. GE Energy can be found in over 25 European countries and employs over 30,000 individuals throughout Europe.

Industrial Solutions offers products, solutions and services covering low voltage, medium voltage and motors.

Erica Briody is Talent Acquisition Leader for GE Energy Europe. Erica has 16 years experience in recruitment and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). She has an international background, having lived and worked in Hong Kong, the US, Europe and the Middle East. Erica speaks several languages including learning Mandarin. Before joining GE Energy Europe, Erica completed an International MBA from Henley Business School.

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In addition to discussing career opportunities with GE Energy Europe, Erica provides excellent advice on creating a great First Impression — Branding YOU!

Questions we ask Erica in this Jobcast

1. When it comes to your career, why is it so important to make a good first impression?

2. How can you identify your personal brand?

3. What are some things you can do in order to avoid making a bad first impression?

4. What can your personal brand help to determine?

5. Now that our audience has a better understanding of the importance of a first impression, how can our listeners apply in order to be considered for career opportunities within GE Energy?

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Explore career opportunities at GE

Follow GE Energy on Twitter

GE on LinkedIn

GE Energy Europe on Facebook

Join the GE Talent Community

GE is a global infrastructure and finance company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 individuals around the globe.

GE serves the energy sector by developing and deploying technology that helps make efficient use of natural resources. GE Energy is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies. GE Energy can be found in over 25 European countries and employs over 30,000 individuals throughout Europe.

Unleash your imagination by helping GE power the future with innovative solutions that make the world a better place in which to live. Together we can make an extraordinary tomorrow, today!

GE is imagination at work!

Today’s jobcast will feature exciting career opportunities with GE Energy Global Sales. Joining us is Olivier De Paepe Regional General Manager, Energy Services Sales, Northern Europe.

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Welcome to Jobs in Pods – the only podcast where you can hear real employers — leading recruiters and staffing agencies — talk about their jobs and tell you how to get them. I’m your host Peter Clayton.

GE Energy in Europe has over 30,000 employees in over 25 countries. They are one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies. Whether with gas turbines, smart meters or wind energy, GE energy combines science and technology to develop and deploy innovative solutions to help the world run cleaner, smarter and more efficiently.

Questions we ask Olivier in this Jobcast:

1: Olivier, you have been the Regional General Manager, Energy Services Sales for a little over one year. Why did you accept this challenge?

2: Can you describe for us GE Energy Services activities in more detail?

3: What do you see are the key attributes of a sales person?

4. How would describe the culture at GE Energy?

5. How do interested individuals apply?

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Explore career opportunities at GE

Follow GE Energy on Twitter

GE on LinkedIn

GE Energy Europe on Facebook

Join the GE Talent Community

With more than 300,000 people working across more than 100 countries the GE team is global, diverse and passionate about taking on the world’s toughest challenges. GE is a global infrastructure and financial company covering aviation, healthcare, finance, entertainment, energy and many more!

Erica Briody is the Talent Acquisition Leader for GE Energy Europe. She has 16 years experience in recruitment and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). Erica has an international background, having lived and worked in Hong Kong, the US, Europe and the Middle East. Erica speaks several languages including learning Mandarin. Before joining GE Energy Europe, Erica completed an International MBA from Henley Business School.

In addition to discussing career opportunities with GE Energy Europe in this jobcast, Erica provides excellent advice on managing your “digital footprint.”

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Questions we ask Erica in this Jobcast

• What exactly is a digital footprint?

• What are some tips you can provide in order for our listeners to take control of their own digital footprint?

• Why is this so important, why should we care about our digital footprint?

• Why would someone want to consider working for GE Energy?

Download this Jobcast (mp3 audio file)

Explore career opportunities at GE

Follow GE Energy on Twitter

GE on LinkedIn

GE Energy Europe on Facebook

Join the GE Talent Community

GE is a global infrastructure and finance company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 individuals around the globe.

GE serves the energy sector by developing and deploying technology that helps make efficient use of natural resources. GE Energy is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies. GE Energy can be found in over 25 European countries and employs over 30,000 individuals throughout Europe.

Unleash your imagination by helping GE power the future with innovative solutions that make the world a better place in which to live. Together we can make tomorrow’s world extraordinary!

GE is imagination at work!

Welcome to Jobs in Pods! This jobcast will feature Rod Christie, President of GE Energy for Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and CIS. GE serves the energy sector in 28 countries in Eastern Europe, including Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and employs more than 5,000 people in the region!

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The GE Energy business comprises Oil & Gas, Power & Water and Energy Services and maintains major manufacturing, service & repair facilities across the whole region. As the countries in Eastern Europe have to build and modernize their infrastructures and increase efficiency, GE’s integrated products and services provide solutions in all areas of the energy industry to help reach these goals.

Questions Rod Christie Answers in this Podcast:

1. Rod, you have been the President of GE Energy CEE, Russia and CIS for 5 years. Why did you accept the challenge of leading the developing market of Eastern Europe?

2. Can you describe for us GE Energy Eastern European activities in more detail?

3.  What is GE Energy doing to help educate and develop engineers in the energy sector?

4. How would you describe the company culture?

GE.. Imagination at work!

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Welcome to Jobs in Pods – the only podcast where you can hear real employers — and leading recruiters — talk about their jobs and how to get them. I am your host Peter Clayton.

On today’s GE Energy Career Podcast, we’ll focus on many exciting career opportunities available now… in Hungary.
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GE as a company has been present on the Hungarian market for more than 20 years. Additionally, GE Energy is one of largest employers in the country across many different sectors including finance, healthcare and aviation.

GE’s Energy business has a significant and growing presence in the country and there are many outstanding entry-level opportunities for graduates. Today, we would like to welcome Timi Kilian, GE Country Human Resource Manager for GE’s Energy Services business in Hungary. Timi will tell us about her experiences with GE Energy and why the business is a great place to work.

Timi Answers the following Questions in this Jobcast:

1. Tell us a little about your background and your role as Country Human Resource Manager.

2. Where is GE Energy situated in Hungary?

3. From your own personal experience, Timi, what differentiates GE Energy Europe from its competitors when it comes to engaging and motivating graduate-level talent?

4. What skills and competencies do you seek in a potential candidate for your organization?

5. Currently what types of entry-level jobs do you have available at GE Energy Hungary?

6. What initially attracted you to GE and what is the best thing about working for your company?

7. How can interested candidates apply to your organization for consideration?

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Invitational Career Fair: 2nd November 2010. Bristol

Welcome to Jobs in Pods – the only podcast where you can hear real employers — leading recruiters and staffing agencies — talk about their jobs and how to get them. I’m your host Peter Clayton

This jobcast will feature career opportunities with GE Oil and Gas in the UK. GE Oil and Gas is a global, leading supplier of technology-based equipment and services for the oil and gas industry – from drilling and production equipment to pipeline integrity. GE Oil and Gas offers exceptional development opportunities in an environment where your contributions and welfare are respected and rewarded. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest business leaders in the industry, work with the latest technologies and advance your knowledge and experience in drilling and production.

If you’re ready to work with the industry’s most talented professionals in bringing the power of imagination to the world of energy, have a listen to our special guest today, Jacqueline Field, Global Recruiting Leader – joining us from Florence, Italy.

1. Jacque, as a global recruiting leader, what opportunities currently exist within GE Oil and Gas in the UK?

2. What skills – competencies – education and background are you looking for?

3. I know you have a private, invitation-only career fair coming up on the 2nd November in the Bristol area. How can interested candidates present their qualifications in order to receive an invitation?

4. Why GE? Why should the best-in-class talent consider joining GE Oil and Gas?

5. For those unable to attend your career fair, Jacque, what is the best way to apply for the career opportunities we’ve discussed today?

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GE Invitational Career Fair, 2 November, UK

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Welcome to Jobs in Pods – I’m your host Peter Clayton.

This jobcast will feature engineering roles for the GE Energy – Water and Power Division in Sweden and Norway. GE Energy is a global, leading supplier of wind turbines. With a planned 340 million Euro investment in the European offshore wind market, GE is positioned to meet the global demand for renewable energy.

Are you ready to work with the industry’s most talented professionals in bringing the power of imagination to the world of energy? Joining us today from Karlstad, Sweden is Stefan Ivarsson, Model and Site Manager. (download mp3)

Questions we asked Stefan:
1. Tell us a about your career with GE — How long have you worked for the company?
2. Tell us about GE Wind Energy Offshore in Sweden and the growth you’re expecting over the next several years.
3. Last year GE Energy acquired the company you worked for at the time Scandwind. What has changed since the acquisition?
4. Often times when you hear about acquisitions, they’re not happy experiences for the employees of the company being acquired. How has this experience been for you?
5. What is so special and great about wind energy from your perspective?
6. Describe for us your ideal candidate for the engineering positions you have open. What kind of educational background and experience are you looking for? What would impress you?
7. What is the culture like at GE Energy in Sweden and Norway?
8. I know you have a by invitation only job fair coming up Sept 6th and 7th. Tell us about these events and how interested candidates can get invitations
9. For those unable to attend one the job fairs, what’s the best way to connect with you?

Resources:
Wind Energy at GE
Recruitment & Career Day, Oslo
Recruitment & Career Day, Karlstad

New! Complete Interview Transcript: GE Energy Stefan Ivarsson Transcript

Today’s jobcast is with GE Energy in Europe. We’ll talk about the company’s recruiting efforts in various countries and the tremendous growth the company expects to experience over the next few years in energy. Joining us from France is Patrick Fosse, Recruiter Leader for GE Energy Europe. Learn more at ge.com/careers.

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(Topics to be discussed)

1. Energy is hot…expecially alternative energy like Wind…whats happening in Europe as far as trends in energy production?
2. What types of jobs is GE Energy hiring for…where are those jobs located?
3. Can you describe the major skill sets required for these kind of jobs?
4. What can a new employee expect out of GE should they join your organization? (explain GE’s employee value prop)
5. Whats the best part about working for GE Energy in your opinion?
6. How can interested candidates apply?

This jobcast will feature energy careers for Energy Northwest, based in Richland Washington. Energy Northwest is a major public energy resource for the Pacific Northwest. They provide electricity, including hydroelectric, nuclear, solar & wind, to public utilities and municipalities. Located in the Tri-Cities region of southeastern Washington, Richland is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The area offers an easy commute, abundant sunshine, many outdoor recreation activities and countless regional attractions.

Energy Northwest is currently hiring across all major job functions and joining us today to talk about those are Staffing Specialists: Amber Jones and Denise Poirier. Apply at Energy-Northwest.com.

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Amber and Denise will discuss:

1. Tell us more about what your company does? (amber)
2. Why is Energy Northwest such a great place to work? (denise)
3. What are your current hiring needs? (amber)
4. Can you describe the benefits…is relocation assistance offered? (denise)
5. Does the company encourage career growth…promote from within? (amber)
6. What’s the interview process like? (denise)
7. How to apply? (amber)