Upwardly Global's Bi-Monthly
Employer E-Newsletter
December, 2007
Contents of this issue include:
Holiday Recruitment: Don't Miss out on Great Talent
There is a common misconception that job searching slows to a near stop between Thanksgiving and the New Year. However, Upwardly Global and other job search experts know that if employers and jobseekers buy into this myth, they are missing out on one of the most fruitful job searching seasons. Why? Reduced competition and year-end budgeting concerns are just a few of the reasons. Click here to read more.
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The New "Global English"
In a recent Financial Times article titled “Whose Language?” Michael Skapinker discusses the use of English as a global language for business. While it is incumbent on non-native English speakers around the world to learn English, Skapinker notes that it is the native English speakers who will have to adjust and learn to operate in this new global language.
Click here to read about the article and learn how to ensure your native English doesn’t impede your ability to do global business effectively.
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Upwardly Global is Hiring
Upwardly Global is looking for entrepreneurial, passionate, and talented individuals to fill a variety of roles in San Francisco and New York.
Spotlight Job: Employer Network Placement Specialist (New York)
The Placement Specialist will have responsibility for creating interview opportunities at companies and organizations in a range of industries for Upwardly Global’s jobseekers. He/she will be expected develop contacts across industries through cold calling, professional networking, and cultivating Upwardly Global’s existing volunteer base for support in placement efforts. This person will work directly with Upwardly Global jobseekers to understanding their skills sets and professional backgrounds in order to generate the most appropriate opportunities.
As we tell our jobseekers, getting (and filling) a job is all about networking! As our Upwardly Global network, we count on you to get the word out. Please pass the link to our job listings to your friends and colleagues. To view all of our open positions, click here.
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Jobseeker Spotlights
Upwardly Global represents talented and diverse work-authorized professionals with skills and experience across numerous functions and industries. In each newsletter, we highlight a few of our immigrant jobseekers who are currently seeking to re-enter their fields of expertise. To learn more about these and other job seekers, please contact Rebekah Kane in San Francisco (415- 834-9901) or Alison Kraus in New York (212-219-8828).
Spotlight: Financial/Cost Analyst from Peru - New York (unable to relocate at this time)
Elizabeth is a financial professional with five years experience as a Finance and Cost Analyst for Essalud, the largest national public health insurance company in Peru. Among her accomplishments are managing a $58 million budget, implementing a new technology system, and determining cost standards for over 300 hospitals. She speaks English, Spanish, and is fluent in Italian. Elizabeth has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
Spotlight: Laboratory Tech/Research Associate, Eritrea - San Francisco (willing to relocate)
Minet, from Eritrea, has 3 years of progressive experience in an analytical laboratory focused on chemical, biological and physical analysis of water, soil and food. As a Laboratory Lead, Minet monitored negative environmental impacts of super-intensive aquaculture operations, resulting in the correction of misinformation held by the Eritrean government. Minet graduated with a M.Sc. in Environmental Science from the top ranked European university for life science, Wageningen University.
Spotlight: Biotechnology PhD Researcher, Morocco - New York (unable to relocate at this time)
Samira is a researcher with a PhD in Biotechnology and Biology from the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research & Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany. She has published widely, contributed chapters to several books, and is looking for an opportunity to use her skills in a research lab in the NY area. Samira is fluent in Arabic, English, French and German.
Spotlight: Purchasing and Financial Management, Brazil - San Francisco (willing to relocate)
Sidney, from Brazil, brings more than 10 years experience in administrative management, purchasing, and quality control in the construction industry. Most recently, Sidney worked as a Purchasing Manager for a mid-sized private construction company. He is experienced in managing multi-million dollar budgets, developing investment forecasts, developing and proposing contract bids, and managing and training employees. Sidney holds a BA in Business Administration and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Success Stories
Meenakshi, from India, recently joined Seedco as a non-profit Program Manager and Consultant of Opportunity NYC, a poverty alleviation program partnering with the NYC Government. Meenakshi got connected to this opportunity through an Upwardly Global volunteer whom she met at a Mock Interview Day. Meenakshi has worked as a Consultant for Oxfam in Hong Kong and SEWA, the largest member based organization of poor working women in India. She holds a Master of Philosophy, an MBA and a undergrad degree in Biology and Chemistry and speaks 5 languages.
Ivan, a seasoned business and finance manager from Bolivia, recently accepted a position as an Operational Auditor with Chevron, which he was connected to via Upwardly Global’s Employer Partner, Robert Half International. Ivan will apply his 10+ years of experience in financial management, analysis and planning, within his new role. He also contributes his entrepreneurial experience from a recent position, as Chief Executive Officer, of a successful glass recycling plant in Bolivia .
Ruben, from Peru, recently joined the Fresh Air Fund as their Community Outreach Coordinator. Previously, he has held roles such as Sales Manager and Production Manager. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Services and a Bachelor of Sciences in Agriculture. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
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Upwardly Global Resources for Employers
To help you flow diverse candidates more smoothly through the recruitment pipeline, Upwardly Global offers several educational resources, including a one-hour training call, "Moving from a Diverse Candidate Pool to a Diverse Team.*" The next training will be held on January 10th, 2008 . To participate in the training and to learn more about this and other Upwardly Global resources for employers, click here.
Contact Rachel Diller in San Francisco (415-834-9902) or Jenny Chang in New York (212-219-8828) for more information.
*This program has been approved for 1 recertification credit hour through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
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Support Upwardly Global
Upwardly Global needs your support. To make a financial contribution online, click here or mail your gift to:
Upwardly Global
582 Market Street, Suite 1207
San Francisco, CA 94104
All gifts are tax deductible.
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