Today’s jobcast features Information Technology jobs at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut. The hospital is now hiring for a variety of positions inside their IT department and here to tell us more about what its like working there are two of their techies…David Kavasansky and Greg Jordan. Learn more and apply at StamfordHospital.org.

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David & Greg will discuss:

1. How long have you worked there–what is your current role?
2. Define the role of IT inside Stamford Hospital
3. Types of jobs available right now
4. Are there specific tech skills are you always looking for
5. Describe Ideal Candidate for an IT job
6. Why should someone consider SH as a place to work?

About: Stamford Hospital is a not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving Stamford and surrounding Connecticut communities for more than 100 years.

This jobcast will feature the personal experiences of two employees who began their careers at Intel Corporation . Intel is the world’s largest semiconductor company and has its headquarters based in Santa Clara, California, with offices located worldwide. Joining us now are Adriana and Luis from the Intel Guadalajara Design Center in Mexico. (download mp3) or play live:

What you’ll hear in this jobcast:

Adriana and Luis, can you tell us a little about yourselves, including your current role, and how long you’ve worked for Intel.

Can you tell us how you came to join Intel and, looking back, what do you remember about your first experiences?

In talking with your college friends, what would you say makes the work experience at Intel different from other companies in Mexico or other countries?

With Intel being a multinational company, do you have the opportunity to work or network with peers in other sites or countries and, if so, can you tell us a little bit about your experiences?

Can you tell us a little about life in Guadalajara and what it’s like working at the Intel Guadalajara Design Center?

Ultimately, what attracted you to Intel and what makes you want to come to work each day?

If a student or recent college grad were interested in starting their career at Intel, where can they go for more information or to apply? go to intel.com/jobs/students

{audio} Its time for an update with our friends from CORBIS. Corbis provides a comprehensive selection of royalty-free and rights managed stock photography, illustration and footage for advertising, marketing and media. With offices around the world including Seattle, L.A., Calgary, London & New York they are still growing strong and hiring for a variety of positions. Joining us now from the Calgary office is their Recruiting Manager Anette Ceraficki. Apply at corbis.com. (download mp3) 9 min

In this 9 minute interview we’ll discuss;

-How are things in Canada and …What’s new at Corbis?

-Size of the company, office locations around the world

-New ventures including the Veer Marketplace

-What is Hack Day? (techies will love this)

-Positions we are hiring for at the moment and in the near future. (search engine marketing jobs are hot as well as various finance/accounting positions and of course software developers (C Sharp, dot net) & creative jobs like in User Interface)

-Some job search advice. We asked Anette how much they google their candidates

[audio] GE’s Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center is an exciting, new, state-of the-art information technology and research and development facility located in Van Buren Township, Michigan. GE is actively looking for some of the best and brightest information technologists, scientists and engineers to join their team at the Center. Joining us for this jobcast is the Site Leader for the Center Vic Bhagat.

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Question #1) Tell us a little about yourself and how you got to this exciting point in your career?

Hi. I am Vic Bhagat — the Site Leader for GE’s new Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center in Michigan … and Chief Information Officer for GE Corporate Information Services.
It’s hard to believe that, just 16 years ago, I started at GE Appliances as a Pricing Manager in their Louisville, Kentucky plant.

From there, I sprung into a series of technical IT roles — serving as Chief Information Officer for GE’s Corporate Audit Staff where I focused on driving information management controllership … to serving as Vice President & Chief Information Officer for CNBC.

In 2002, my background took me to India, where I was CIO for the entire India and Southeast Asia region … and was responsible for leading the company’s Global Development Center strategy.

And then in 2005, I came back to the states to manage all enterprise applications and services across GE.
Just recently, I took on my most exciting career opportunity yet –- heading GE’s brand new Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center in Michigan.

Question #2) Tell me a little bit about how this Center will open similar doors of opportunity for IT professionals and researchers interested in working there?

Well, if you you are looking to embark on a technical career with one of the best companies in the world, I can honestly say that this Center is the place for you. It’s an investment in technology and people.

It’s about hiring the best and the brightest … and giving them access to the latest technologies … and surrounding them with industry leaders who’ll match their big ideas and inspire them to even greater ones.

It’s about working on the newest IT initiative or research project that will help make our GE manufacturing businesses across multiple industries – like aviation … and energy… and healthcare — even more innovative, more productive and more competitive.

And its about doing it in an environment where people just LOVE to come to work.

Where they can test and use the latest technology tools … where they can work in a collaborative and inclusive culture … where thay can take advantage of ammeneties like a gym, cafeteria and learning center … and where the work they are doing today will truly help make a difference tomorrow.

Question #3) Tell us about your timeline for hiring … how many jobs and when?

Sure. Our goal is to grow the Center to roughly 1,100 GE employees over the next few years.
This will include IT professionals, as well as scientists and engineers. In fact, when all is said and done, it is expected that this facility will house the largest concentration of GE IT professionals worldwide.

As far as timing goes, we have a variety of positions currently available and posted on the GE Careers website that interested candidates can check out. And additional positions will be available in a staggered approach over the next few years

Question #4) What kinds of jobs or skills are required?

The majority of our positions will be specialized Information Technology roles, such as business intelligence, networking, information security and data architecture.

These folks will be working on the IT infrastructure and applications that serve as the backbone of some of GE’s biggest innovations. The Center will also house scientists and engineers developing next generation manufacturing technologies for GE’s leading renewable energy, aircraft engine, gas turbines and and other high-tech products. This will include experts in the areas of composites, machining, inspection, casting and coating, and more.

Question #5) Where can folks go to learn more?

Visit GE.COM/AMSTC.

On this site, you can learn more about the Center, see exactly where it’s located and search all of our current job openings.

You can also register an email address on the site if you are interested in receiving the latest news and updates on opportunities at the Center.

This jobcast will feature Patricia, a senior research scientist with Intel China’s application research lab. Intel is the world’s largest semiconductor company and has its headquarters based in Santa Clara, California, with offices located worldwide. Apply at intel.com/jobs/China.

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Patricia will answer:

* Tell us a little bit about yourself, your role at Intel, and how long you’ve worked there…

* As a female in a technical role, can you tell us what it’s like to work at Intel and why you think it’s a great place to work…

* What is it like working as a research scientist at Intel and in such a male dominated industry?

* Can you tell us more about Intel Labs China?

* Intel is known for their high standards and competitive work environment. What challenges have you encountered and how did you overcome them?

* What advice would you give to aspiring female researchers or engineers who would like to embark on a career at Intel?

In this jobcast we’ll introduce you to careers at ADP. With nearly $9 billion in revenues and over 585,000 clients, ADP is one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Their associates enjoy a robust and diverse organization that provides unlimited career building opportunities and professional development programs. ADP is currently hiring across sales, service and technical job functions throughout the U.S. Joining us today are three of ADP’s recruiters who will introduce us to the company. Apply at adp.com or find them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ADPcareers) or Twitter (http://twitter.com/adpcareers).

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Chris Russell: Welcome to Jobs in Pods, the only podcast that lets real employers talk about their jobs and tell you what it’s like to work there. I’m your host, Chris Russell.

In this jobcast, we’ll introduce you to ADP. With nearly 9 billion in revenues and over 585,000 clients, ADP is one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Their associates enjoy a robust and diverse organization that provides unlimited career-building opportunities and professional development. ADP is currently hiring across all major job functions in over 50 countries.

And joining us today to give us an instruction to the company are Chris Schlueter, senior technical recruiter, Miriam Mahfouz, sales staffing manager, and Kat Brown, a lead service recruiter. Chris, Miriam, and Kat, welcome to Jobs in Pods. If I could have each of you start out with a brief intro for yourselves? Chris, why don’t you go first?

Chris Schlueter: Thanks, Chris! Well, I’m based here in southern California and I recruit nationwide for technical capacities here at ADP. The targeted skill sets are quite varied in my area. They may include everything from systems support up to enterprise software design and development.

I’m also responsible for filling positions that function in areas such as project management, business analysis, and also various leadership roles as well. These are all within the technical domain, and I really enjoy it.

Miriam Mahfouz: Great! This is Miriam. I’m actually working out of a virtual home office here in southern California. And I currently work directly with senior corporate sales leaders across the country on their sales staffing strategies and workforce planning.

Kat Brown: Hey and this is Kat. I’m based at our southeast national account service center in Alpharetta, Georgia. It’s just outside of Atlanta. I recruit candidates nationwide for entry-level positions all the up way to senior leadership roles. I also work on the service side of the business. Most of my positions have client-facing responsibilities and I’m typically targeting candidates with an HR, payroll, tax, or benefits background.

Chris Russell: Alright. So let’s start out by talking about ADP briefly. I think everyone knows ADP is big in the payroll services area, but there’s really much more to the company. Is that correct, Chris?

Chris Schlueter: Yeah. Well, you’re right. It’s no secret that ADP is one of the largest providers of business outsourcing solutions and dealer services, and you’re correct. When most people think of us, payroll quickly comes to mind first, which is great considering we have 60 years of experience in that area now.
But what’s also exciting to me is that ADP offers a wide range of other services such as HR, tax, and benefit solutions, all from one same source. So essentially organizations of all types and sizes can see a substantial impact from using our services.

Chris Russell: So, why is ADP such a great place to work? Give me some of your personal experiences on that thought.

Miriam Mahfouz: I’ll take this one, Chris. I’ve actually been with ADP for 12 years. I actually started as an intern in college, and in my 12 years, I’ve been promoted five times and found continuous growth opportunities here. When I actually joined ADP, it was obvious that I started a career, not just a job. ADP has really offered me a secure, stable place to develop and grow professionally and personally, and the ability to have a striving career, and really balance my work life. It’s why I believe I’m going to retire here at ADP.

Chris Russell: OK. Chris, how about you? Why do you think ADP is such a great place to work?

Chris Schlueter: Well, I would certainly echo Miriam’s sentiment about work-life balance. A year ago, my wife was presented with a career opportunity that was going to be really difficult for her to pass up. The only problem was it required us to relocate from Georgia to California. But instead of becoming an obstacle, ADP was actually great about helping us find a solution. We ultimately worked out a plan for me to function as a remote associate, and it’s just worked out great.

Chris Russell: All right. Kat, can you explain the benefits and perks that your associates receive there at ADP?

Kat Brown: Sure! I think the best news about our benefits is that they start on day one and we definitely offer a very robust and well-rounded program. Our associates can participate in a laundry list of benefits which include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, and pay incentives for obtaining work-related certifications such as CPP or PHR. My favorites are our wealth-building benefits that we offer through 401K, stock purchase and pension plans. As far as perks go, we have a nationwide retail account program where associates can get discounts on everything from cars to cellphones to vacation arrangements. And some of the other perks that we offer are really family and work-life balance-focused, so there are things such as onsite child care, onsite medical offices. We offer some real estate services. We have our own credit union. And we can offer flexible or remote work arrangements, and Chris and Miriam are good examples of those associates who exercise this perk.

Chris, I think it’s also important to note that a huge benefit of being an ADP associate is that you’re working for a global industry leader with very solid financials. So, we can offer our associates a ton of stability and there’s endless ways to grow your career and find new challenges here.

Chris Russell: Yeah. Thanks, Kat. Stability is definitely key in today’s marketplace. Chris, can you explain the career growth potential at ADP? How does the company encourage employees to grow?

Chris Schlueter: Absolutely. Well, career growth and development are actually a major part of our culture here at ADP. Our CEO, Gary Butler, is really just one of many examples, in fact, where an individual has developed an entire career while working here. In his case, he started at ADP after graduating from college and then proceeded to work his way up within the organization. I think it’s also even great that he’s recently been named one of the Top 25 Chief Executives as well. And to me, Chris, stories like this are representative of a culture that believes in internal promotion and also foster strong opportunity for advancement as well. We’ve even seen great success from our tuition reimbursement programs, which encourage the pursuit of education and professional certifications as well.

Chris Russell: Excellent. Miriam, can you tell us what candidates can expect during the interview process? What’s that like?

Miriam Mahfouz: Well, when interviewing with ADP, you can expect to have an onsite interview with various senior leaders, participate in job shadowing, and/or maybe a roleplay. ADP really likes to give candidates the opportunity to evaluate the corporate culture and thoroughly understand the expectations of the position. One of the reasons our associates have such great tenure here at ADP is because our leaders want to ensure a long-standing relationship of career and performance.

Chris Russell: All right! And Kat, the last question is for you. What is the best way to apply?

Kat Brown: Sure! So all of our current openings can be found on the career section of ADP.com and we’re posting new positions on a daily basis. You can also interact with us on most of the social networking sites. So, for example, if you were to go out and search ‘ADP careers’ on Facebook, you could become a fan of ADP. You can also follow us on Twitter, and again, you’d search ‘ADP careers’ to find us there. LinkedIn is a professional networking site that we use on a very regular basis and all of our staffing team members have linked-in accounts. That’s several ways to connect with us and we hope that we’ll hear from those of you listening to this podcast.

Chris Russell: Well, thank you, Kat. That’s great to know that ADP is out there on the different social media avenues. And by the way, we’ll post all the links to all those pages on the Jobs in Pods site.

Well that will do for this edition of Jobs in Pods. Chris, Miriam and Kat, thank you for joining us today. For more jobcasts like this, visit JobsinPods.com. And don’t forget, you can subscribe to our jobcast on iTunes. Just do a keyword search for ‘Jobs in Pods’. Thanks for listening.

This jobcast will feature Intel Corporation’s Accelerated Leadership Program. The Accelerated Leadership Program (ALP) is a unique post-MBA rotation opportunity. Intel is the world’s largest semiconductor company and has its headquarters based in Santa Clara, California, with offices located worldwide. Joining us now are Elena and Piush, Associates in the Accelerated Leadership Program. Click here for further details.

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Elena and Piush will discuss:

* What attracted you to the Accelerated Leadership Program, and did you consider other options?
* How have used the program’s flexibility in choosing assignments to design your Intel career?
* Do you have the opportunity to network with your peers in the program and can you tell us a little bit about your experiences?
* Has there ever been a time during your rotations that you felt a bit out of your comfort zone and, if so, how did you handle it?
* What is it like to work at Intel?
* If someone were interested in Intel’s Accelerated Leadership Program, how would they apply?

This jobcast will feature a discussion about various career development opportunities with Intel Corporation and what it’s like to work at Intel’s newest site in Dalian China. Intel is the world’s largest semiconductor company and has its headquarters based in Santa Clara, California, with offices located worldwide. Apply for jobs at intel.com/jobs/china. We’ll be speaking with Hank, a Program Manager in their Fab/Sort Manufacturing Group.

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Hank will discuss:

* Tell us a little about your yourself, including your current role and how long you have worked for Intel?

* What is it like to work at Intel and why is it such a great place to work?

* Having worked at Intel since 1981, what other roles did you have before becoming a program manager, and how did you manage those career transitions?

* What can you tell us about Intel’s new Dalian site? How does it compare to the other Intel sites that you’ve visited around the world?

* As a 27-year veteran, what advice would you give to someone who wants to enjoy the same success that you’ve experienced at Intel?

* What advice would you give to someone joining Intel as a recent college graduate?

* If someone were interested in a position, how would they apply?

This jobcast will feature the personal experiences of an engineering intern at Intel Corporation. Intel is the world’s largest semiconductor company and has its headquarters based in Santa Clara, California, with offices located worldwide. Apply at intel.com/jobs. Joining us for this discussion is Deepashree, a Graphics Intern with Intel India’s Platform Applications Engineering group.

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Deepa will discuss:

* Tell us a little about your background and how long you’ve been interning at Intel India?

* What was the adjustment from school like? Does Intel have any programs to help interns settle in to the work environment?

* What’s it like to intern at Intel?

* What are some of the challenges you’ve faced during your internship and also tell us how you overcame them?

* Would you recommend an Intel internship to students listening, and why?

* Do you have any tips to share with future interns to be successful in their internship at Intel?

* Overall, why do you think Intel is such a great place to work?

In today’s jobcast we’ll get an update from CORBIS. With offices in Seattle, Calgary and other parts of North America & Europe, they are hiring for a variety of technical roles. Joining us now are four of their employees: our old friend Anette Ceraficki the recruiting Manager …we also have her colleague Dave Aydelott. And Jim Driver and Kathy Golden are also on the line…they work inside the technology organization at Corbis. Apply at corbis.com.

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We’ll discuss:

1. backgrounder on Corbis
2. What’s new with Technology at Corbis?
3. What kinds of role are you looking for right now/soon?
4. What kinds of people do well in the Technology org at Corbis? What qualities are you looking for?
5. Jim, Kathy, you are both relatively new to Corbis… what you are first impressions? What kind of place is Corbis to work?
6. Jim, Kathy, as leaders in the Technology org, what is your vision for the future, what do you see coming down the pike?
7. How to apply?
8. How to impress your recruiters

Sarah Pribyl who works in Information Service Technology for Exempla describes her job and tells us why she likes to work there. Denver based Exempla Healthcare is hiring for a variety of information technology jobs. Apply at exemplajobs.org

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Sarah will answer:

1. Tell us more about your role in the Information Services Technology dept?
2. How long have you worked there?
3. Whats the best part of your job?
4. What attracted you to Exempla
5. Is there a difference in working for IT in healthcare as opposed to other industries??
6. Tell me what Exempla does that makes you feel valued as an employee?
7. What advice do you have for someone who might want to apply for an IT job at Exempla?

Join Coby, an HR Program Manager, as she shares why an Intel internship is a great way to learn, earn, and gain real hands-on experience before you graduate, and how it could lead to a job at Intel when you graduate! Whether you are working towards your undergrad or grad degree in business, engineering, or science programs, apply now at intel.com/jobs (search by location or area of interest, or check out our intern/grad opportunities link).

Whether you're a current student or have graduated in the last 18 months, you'll discover endless opportunities at Intel— from business to engineering, undergrad to PhD! Listen in as Carl, a Campus Recruiting Manager, shares his advice for those eager to start their career at Intel, including how to create a winning resume or C.V., how to best approach the application process, and interview tips. Apply at intel.com/jobs/students (Req. # 555124).

Allison Goodman is a Validation Program Manager for Intel’s NAND Products Group. In this podcast, Allison discusses her successful career progression within a group that produces cutting edge technology, as well as her involvement with the Women at Intel Network and other development opportunities.

Says Allison: “Every day is exciting. I’ve had the opportunity to work with many different teams, held different jobs, roles…I’ve really never gotten bored.”

After listening to Allison’s podcast, please visit our Jobs at Intel homepage at intel.com/jobs, and search for requisition 557191 to apply.

In this Jobcast you’ll meet Ophelia Tindall, Lead IT Recruiter for GEICO in Chevy Chase, Maryland at their corporate HQ . She’ll tell you about the people and culture for the popular insurance company and detail they types of IT jobs available (SAS Programmers, Unix, Java,Websphere, QTP Testers). Apply at geico.jobs

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Meet Michael McGrath, a Senior Research Technologist inside Intel’s Digital Health Group. In this podcast, Michael provides insight into the exciting and challenging research work being conducted by the world’s largest semiconductor company. Apply at intel.com/jobs (Req # 550528 and Req. #550646).

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Floy Campbell is a Validation Platform Development Manager inside Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group. In this 8 minute podcast she talks about her role as a working woman in a male dominated industry. Get a sense of what her life is like at the world’s largest semiconductor company. Apply at Intel.com/jobs

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We talk with Martin Burns, ZoomInfo’s Recruiting Manager. In this 10 minute jobcast find out what kinds of jobs they’re currently hiring for and what its like to work at an innovative, profitable internet firm. View ZoomInfo jobs. Office directions: Map it.

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