Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Denver Volunteering...Have You Done Your Part Lately?

One great thing about living in this great Rocky Mountain State is the effort people show when it comes to donating their time and effort. I am involved with a few various organizations and try to help out any chance I get!

Feel better about helping someone and if you have a spare few hours one weekend, call someone up and lift a hand, it will go a long way! Thanks


Disaster program The Aurora Volunteers In Disasters (AVID) program manages dedicated and highly-motivated volunteers who are trained to help their fellow residents in times of emergencies. "Emergency Response Volunteers" receive training and guidance through AVID when a disaster strikes and they are called to respond. AVID is recruiting volunteers for the "Four Wheel Driver Response Group," who provide critical transportation during a snow emergency. Info: 303-326-8964 or e-mail shackett@auroragov.org.

Website research Compass of Larimer County is a website containing current statistics, reports and studies about Larimer County. Larimer County's Health and Human Services Division needs Compass research specialist volunteers and interns to provide research and data analysis to update the Compass website. Specialists set their own schedule and work at home. Apply online at http://larimer.org/compass/volunteer_application.pdf. Info: awolsey@larimer.org or 970-498-6877.

SouthWest Improvement Council SWIC needs volunteers in several areas. Class Leader volunteers plan and coordinate classes in the Westwood Community Center. Reception Ambassador volunteers will work at the reception desk answering phones and welcoming patrons. Office Assistant volunteers will do computer data entry and assist with staff projects. Fitness Center Monitor volunteers will use the fitness office to monitor open times in the weight room and check out balls for use in the gymnasium. Info: 303-934-4780.

Recording for the blind and dyslexic The Rocky Mountain Unit of Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) is recruiting volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include: reading, directing, bookmarkering, tape checking, duplicating, outreach, fundraising and more. Volunteer orientations are at 10 a.m. every Monday and 6 p.m. every Thursday. Info: 303-757-0787or e-mail cskoff@rfbd.org.

Animal shelter The Denver Municipal Animal Shelter, 1241 W Bayaud Ave., needs volunteers to walk dogs and to socialize with cats. Volunteers are also needed to work in the administrative office doing filing, proof-reading Dog/Cat Licenses and assisting with other administrative duties. Items accepted for donation to the shelter are: blankets, laundry detergent, hand sanitizer and treats. Info: Contact Lisa Sanchez at 720-337-1783, lisa.sanchez@denvergov.org or visit denvergov.org/denveranimalshelter/DenverAnimalShelter/Volunteer/tabid/434636/Default.aspx.

Animal shelter The Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre, Golden, needs donations of the following items: Gift cards to PetsMart, Petco, Target and Wal-Mart; 9 Volt batteries for microchip scanners; KMR milk replacement supplement; Kong toys (all sizes); cardboard tubes from paper towel, toilet paper or wrapping paper rolls; Science Diet canned kitten food; newspaper; curtain rod rings (kitten toys); cat toys (not with catnip); bleach; step stools; and paper towels. Items may be dropped off at the Shelter during normal business hours. Info: 303-278-7575 or foothillsanimalshelter.org.

Animal foster homes The Larimer Humane Society in Fort Collins needs volunteer foster homes to help take care of animals they receive. Foster care volunteers give temporary off-site care to homeless animals. Register: volunteer@larimerhumane.org. Info: larimerhumane.org or e-mail foster@larimerhumane.org.



Read more: Volunteers/Donations Needed, 6/26 - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_18354288#ixzz1QYBQDO6n
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Fortune Brainstorm TECH Conference Show In Aspen Colorado

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Fortune Brainstorm TECH is a marketplace of ideas that assembles the smartest people we know — the world's top technology and media thinkers, operators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and influencers. These leaders inspire a conversation that informs Fortune's editorial coverage throughout the year.

Brainstorm began in Aspen in 2001, and Fortune is delighted to be returning again to Aspen in 2011. We know from experience that Aspen is the ideal — and idyllic — setting to exchange ideas and build relationships, the hallmarks of the Brainstorm experience.



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Monday, June 20, 2011

Telecommunications Industry News, Best Sites, Blogs, Groups, Orgs, Prices, Vendors for Ethernet, VPLS, MPLS, Colocation, Data,BGP,POP,DIA Newsletters

Fierce Telecom Is Where It's At!
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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Weekend Getaway In Aspen..Hard To Beat!

The Off Season in Aspen is Hard To Beat

When the weather starts to warm up and Summer is right around the corner, it's time to head to the Mountains again for some fun. For captivating views and the Lodging prices that get slashed....it's time to head to Aspen again . This time was different, I spent a Fantastic weekend with my Fiance in Aspen and enjoyed every minute of the off season here. We stayed at the The Innsbruck Inn, a sweet place that not only is right in town but also set us up with some local trails to hike with no one around.


Yes I love to fish but this weekend had other intentions and one that still reasonates from all the fun we had, only a few moments fishing but with all the trips I've had this Spring, it wasn't that big of a deal not to fish.

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I fished the Frying Pan River for a bit but few hatches suprisingly. (middle pic)Having a little wine on top of Sunnyside Mtn. Closing down the Bar at the Hotel Jerome "J-bar" no better place to be, especially when you have Ditty a fellow Georgia Bulldog serving up some strong liquor drinks all night! (below-Maroon Bells Fall 2002)






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Too bad the Maroon Bells road was closed, too much snow apparently. They had 8" of snow right before we got there but fortunately we had nice weather with even 75' one day. If you do want to make the trek to Maroon Bells, it's 7 miles in and 7 miles out...that makes for one long day! Can't wait to get back there again.

If you can schedule it right and save a few pennies, try and make it to the Aspen Food & Wine Festival...talk about a wild weekend that is each year!

Monday, June 13, 2011

2011 IT Employment Outlook

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The IT job market for hands-on, highly skilled information technology professionals was picking up at the end of 2010, and IT employment for midlevel managers will do the same by the second quarter of 2011, experts say.

“Most of the IT people who were laid off over the past two years were managers with no current technical skills, including line managers, project managers and business analysts,” says David Marceau, vice president at Ridgefield One, a Connecticut IT staffing agency. “Their responsibilities were then dumped on the techies, who were forced to wear multiple hats, often for the same or even lower pay.”

As the economy improves in 2011, IT hiring will pick up as companies implement projects they put off during the recession and rehire those laid-off project managers, he says.

Companies will also need to hire network engineers, developers and support-desk personnel to help install replacements for slow or obsolete systems, servers and networks, says Tammy Browning, senior vice president at Yoh, a Philadelphia-based staffing firm.

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Internet Job Searches, Be Careful..Whether Sales Job Openings in Denver, Recruiters in Seattle or Resumes Posting in Floridai

Internet Makes Job Searches Much More Complicated
By Lenny Keitel

Before the advent of the Internet, the typical job search seemed so straightforward and basic. Craft a resume, peruse the classifieds or seek out a recruiter, apply for the job and wait for the follow-up phone call or letter. Alternatively, the job-seeker might even hand-carry a resume directly to the corporate employment office and perhaps even speak to a real person.

Now, the job search is transitioning from paper resumes to online virtual resumes. Job-search components now include LinkedIn profiles, resume postings on search engines, blogs, articles and even tacky video resumes. Hiring managers have become more technically savvy and discriminating as jobs have become scarce.

Is your name clean?
With the diversity of online resources now available for both the job-seeker and hiring manager, you want to ensure that you're putting your best face forward. Is your online reputation as squeaky clean as you think it is? Bear in mind, any competent hiring manager will perform due diligence by verifying your reputation before picking up a phone to invite you for an interview.

It's a good idea for all job-seekers to make sure that there are no online blunders that just might embarrass them.

1 photo = 1,000 words
In the days before the Internet, background checks for potential candidates were performed by companies via a myriad of channels that included personal reference checks, reviewing public records and soliciting companies specializing in background investigations.

As a job-seeker, take the time to perform a simple check by entering your name on Google to see what surfaces. Additionally, by typing "image" in the Google search box, and subsequently entering your name when the image box appears, any images of you residing on the web will be displayed. A single indiscreet picture of you drinking "shooters'"at a company picnic wearing a T shirt containing profanity speaks a thousand words. Say goodbye to a potentially great position.

Check your online reputation
Today, an online name check can reveal substantial and potentially damaging information about any job applicant. Such information may include speeding tickets, your blogs (political and religious opinions), lawsuits, bankruptcy, custody issues, etc. This information could raise an eyebrow by any hiring manager.

Internet communications are prolific and increasing exponentially. Disparaging comments or images can easily compromise your reputation. Being proactive is important for monitoring and managing your online identity to ensure that your image has not been tarnished. Remember, if you can see it, so can a hiring manager. Don't have the time to periodically check your reputation? Sign up for Trackur.com.

Think before proceeding
Our reliance on the Internet to find a job will continue to escalate as we become more entwined with technology. Personal and professional lives are meshing. Consequently, what is posted online now directly impacts your image - both professional and personal.

Enjoy blogging? Think twice before pressing the enter key on your computer.
Lenny Keitel runs Hudson Valley Resumes in Monroe, NY, a premier nationwide Resume Writing Service with a penchant for crafting compelling resumes that motivate the hiring manager through its inspirational content, clarity, and visual appeal. Contact us for a free copy of our 'Interview Tune-Up Guide'.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Whether in Denver or Boulder Colorado, Where are The Renewable Energy-Green Recruiters?



Where To Look & Who Can Help?


While this Industry is ever changing and growing rapidly in Colorado, so is the need to fill positions through various outlets in the Solar, Wind and Energy fields. Where to look you might ask? First you have to decide on the field you're looking into, the position you might fight into and most importantly, who can help.



Take a look at some of the name we came up with to help and see if they can't point you in the right direction:







GRN Global Recruiters of Boulder also specializes in Green Energy jobs and can help you!





CleanTech Recruitting is one to checkout!




Energy Alternative Sources can provide you with all the much needed support you may be looking for!



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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Are You Tech Centric in Denver? Technology News, Job Search Sites & More


Are You Really Tech Centric?

Many of you have seen this site and hopefully most have visited it quite frequently, if not I will fill you in a bit.

They are thrilled to bring you closer to your dream career by hosting thousands of jobs on their site! Tech-centric.net seeks to become a leading online provider of online recruiting services for technology professionals.

Tech-centric.net serves technology professionals with targeted services in recruiting and career development through its two operating companies, Tech-centric.net, the online technology job board, and Self-Certify.com, a leading provider of certification, assessment and preparation products for technology professional certifications.

Through Tech-centric.net's Search Technology, Search Agents, and Career-Related Information jobseekers can find the resources best suited to their employment needs. Job seekers can search for jobs locally or internationally, and can pinpoint the jobs that suit them based on keywords, skills, location, and information technology experience. Tech-centric.net constantly provides tips, advice, and proven techniques in helping candidates control and manage their careers with the goal of living a more fruitful and satisfying work life.
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