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April 23, 2012

Toyota To Hire 150 Engineers at R&D Tech Center in 2012, Ann Arbor, Michigan

ANN ARBOR, MI /PRNewswire/ ~ Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc., (TEMA) (NYSE: TM), announced today that the company will hire approximately 150 engineers, technicians, advanced researchers and scientists by the end of 2012. The hiring reinforces Toyota’s commitment to localizing vehicle design and development in the North American region.

Additionally, TTC will add another 100 jobs over the next five years to further advance engine and transmission development for the North American market.

The majority of the new positions will be located at TTC’s two Michigan facilities in Ann Arbor and Saline in the areas of powertrain, mechanical design, electrical engineering, electronics and advanced research. The company’s plans are subject to approval of state and local incentives.

“The hiring of 150 new engineers this year at TTC gives us renewed confidence that our local operation has the experience and leadership to lead us into the future,” said Seiya Nakao, President of TTC. ”We are seeking talented, motivated individuals who thrive on challenges, who are team players and implement improvements in safety, quality and performance.”

“The continued growth of Toyota’s R&D operations here only underscores Michigan’s standing as the global center of excellence in automotive engineering, research and technology development,” stated Governor Rick Snyder. “This great news underscores the importance of our missions to meet with business leaders globally and, most of all, speaks to the high value of Michigan’s greatly improved business climate and the increased focus on our state’s strong and talented workforce.”

“Toyota’s announcement to hire 150 new engineering and research staff by the end of the year is a boom to both Toyota and Michigan,” said Congressman John D. Dingell, who represents Ann Arbor and parts of Saline and Livonia. ”I commend Toyota, always a great corporate citizen, for its commitment to creating good-paying jobs right here in Southeast Michigan that will draw on the area’s wealth of technical expertise and engineering skill. Toyota’s decision is proof positive that the American automobile market has rebounded and moreover that Michigan will continue to be a wonderful center for advanced manufacturing and superb engineering skills in the future.”

Individuals interested in employment opportunities with TTC and Toyota may apply online at www.toyota.com/about/careers.

For more than 35 years, TTC has been the driving force behind Toyota’s North American engineering and research & development activities. Established in 1977 and headquartered in Michigan, TTC has R&D facilities in Ann Arbor, Saline, Plymouth and Livonia. In addition, TTC has R&D facilities in California and operates the Toyota Arizona Proving Ground near Phoenix.

TTC employs over 1,100 team members and is engaged in engineering design, vehicle evaluation and engineering, materials engineering, prototype building, powertrain tuning and design, safety/crashworthiness, regulatory affairs and advanced research. TTC has development responsibilities for the Avalon, Camry, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Venza and RAV4 EV.

SOURCE Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.toyota.com

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Posted in: Industry News Tags: 2012, advanced researchers, Ann Arbor, Avalon, Camry, Engineers, Livonia, Michigan, North America, R&D Tech Center, RAV4, Saline, Scientists, Sienna, Tacoma, technicians, TEMA, Toyota, Toyota Arizona Proving Ground, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, Toyota Technical Center, TTC, Tundra, Venza

March 05, 2012

Union Apprenticeship Programs ~ An Open Door to Some Very Good Jobs

by Bill Golden
CEO, IntelligenceCareers, Inc.

A common lament by employers is that they cannot find qualified tradesmen to fill highly skilled manufacturing or tradescraft positions.

Simply put: these people just do not wander in off the street. They do not usually graduate from local community colleges, and high schools with technical training programs only have time and resources to provide basic introductory training, sufficient to steering a student in the right direction. Due to budget constraints, many of these high school programs have been eliminated.

There is a way however to get solid training and experience in the skilled trades if you are willing to invest the time necessary to master the trades skills. Consider joining a union.

There are MANY apprenticeship programs offered by the unions: Just google the following: http://tinyurl.com/7gpskt5

Not everyone needs a college degree to make good money ~ BUT you do need certifiable skills. You MUST be demonstrably good at something with a specific skillset to offer to employers.

How do you get those skills?

To get these skills you could go to a community college and seek out an industry certification. Many community colleges link their curriculum to the local economy and with local businesses ~ where business is willing to partner by agreeing to hire students and to provide paid apprenticeships. Unfortunately these opportunities are rare as too many employers want skills to walk in off the street and to be ready to perform without any training or mentorship.

To learn these valuable skillsets you could also contact your local union.

Whether you like unions or not, unions may be your best bet for securing a good paying job because they will teach you the tradecraft and provide you a paycheck while doing so. They will help you find work where skilled craftsmen are needed.

Below is just one example out of many union apprenticeships that will lead to a good future with good pay because you took the time ~ and were given the opportunity to get experience and mentorship ~ in seeking out a better career opportunity than just opening a stack of books (which is not a bad plan if that is also of interest to you and your degree is in demand).

Most unions require that you apply in person for an apprenticeship.

Some unions require you to provide certain documents before you can apply, such as a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate, along with a transcript of your grades. We suggest that you contact the unions directly to ask about their specific application dates and requirements.

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Just One Example of MANY
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Union Apprenticeship Programs – New England

http://www.northeastmetrotech.com/guidance/career-planning/union-apprenticeship-programs.html

Apprentice Programs in Asbestos, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpentry, Electrical & Tele-communications, Electrical, Elevator Construction, Engineering – Hoisting and Portable, Floor covering, Ironworkers, Linemen, Mill and Machine Erectors, Painters, Pile drivers, Pipefitting, Plasterers and Cement Masons, Plumbing, Printing Pressman, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Oil Burners, Roofing, Sheet Metalworking, Sprinkler Fitters, and Telecommunications.

There are MANY apprenticeship programs offered by the unions.

To find one in your area just google the following: http://tinyurl.com/7gpskt5

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February 25, 2012

The Engineering Society of Detroit Launches Initiative to Curb Engineering Shortage in Michigan

SOUTHFIELD, MI /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~ Following years of economic distress, many of Michigan’s golden workforce~its engineers and scientists gave up and left the state, leaving numerous well-known companies with too many job openings and not enough talent. The answer? Bring back those who left, and find ways to keep existing professionals and young graduates in Michigan.

To do so, The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and its Institute along with numerous Michigan leaders and stakeholders will unveil a new initiative entitled, “Made in Michigan Pipeline” on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Dearborn Inn, Dearborn. The initiative, which encompasses both short-and long-term goals, is designed to groom the next generation of engineers, support the current practitioners, and bring home those who left the State. Based on a sustainable economic plan, this collaborative and inclusive plan will transform mere ideas into actionable results that will help fill the state’s pipeline with a knowledgeable workforce.

“Just two years ago, when ESD held job fairs to match employers with engineers and technical professionals, the line of applicants was twice the job openings available. Last year, those lines of supply and demand crossed and today the gap has reversed~more openings; less people. Employers hungry to hire can’t find the people they need,” said Christopher J. Webb, JD, FESD, ESD Institute Director. “Our Pipeline initiative has one goal: Let’s optimize people for jobs.”

Numerous leaders representing key Michigan industries, such as automotive, engineering, construction, academia, and more, will be on-hand to unveil the plan.

“Our pipeline integrates short and long-term initiatives all geared to transforming our workforce to be the most competitive in the world while promoting lifelong learning and optimizing quality of life,” said Darlene Trudell, CAE, ESD’s Executive Vice President. “Every program or strategic direction of the Pipeline is designed to foster people as our greatest resource.”

For more information about the “Made in Michigan Pipeline” initiative or to reserve your media pass, please contact Della Cassia at dcassia@esd.org“>dcassia@esd.org

Founded in 1895, ESD is a multi-disciplinary society uniting engineering, scientific and allied professions to enhance professional development and foster excitement in math and science to produce our next generation of leaders. Serving this generation of engineers and fostering the next. For more information, visit www.esd.org.

Founded in 2009, the ESD Institute is part of The Engineering Society of Detroit. Its mission is to bring together individuals of differing backgrounds, opinions and expertise to foster creative and independent thought and to deliver focused and consensus-based actions that can be adopted by policymakers in the private and public sectors around the world.For more information, visit www.esdinstitute.net

Contact: Della Cassia E-mail: dcassia@esd.org

SOURCE Engineering Society of Detroit

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Posted in: Industry News Tags: construction, engineering, Engineering Society of Detroit, ESD, industries, initiative, Michigan, shortage, Southfield, utomotive

January 31, 2012

Resume Advice ~ What you need to know about your resume.

IntelligenceCareers.com CEO Bill Golden gives his advice as to what you need to know about resumes.

This video is about more than just structure. Lots of tips and things that you need to know about resumes

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Posted in: Industry News Tags: advice, chronological resume, curriculum vitae, CV, KSA, resume types, resumes

December 06, 2011

Job Interview Tips

Job Interview Tips

An interview gives you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications to an employer, so it pays to be well prepared. The following information provides some helpful hints.

Preparation:

Learn about the organization.

Have a specific job or jobs in mind.

Review your qualifications for the job.

Be ready to briefly describe your experience, showing how it relates it the job.

Be ready to answer broad questions, such as “Why should I hire you?” “Why do you want this job?” “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”

Practice an interview with a friend or relative.

Personal appearance:

Be well groomed.

Dress appropriately.

Do not chew gum or smoke.

The interview:

Be early.

Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake.

Use good manners with everyone you meet.

Relax and answer each question concisely.

Use proper English—avoid slang.

Be cooperative and enthusiastic.

Use body language to show interest—use eye contact and don’t slouch.

Ask questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions whose answers can easily be found on the company Web site.

Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is made.

Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands.

Send a short thank you note following the interview.

Information to bring to an interview:

Social Security card.

Government-issued identification (driver’s license).

Resume or application. Although not all employers require a resume, you should be able to furnish the interviewer information about your education, training, and previous employment.

References. Employers typically require three references. Get permission before using anyone as a reference. Make sure that they will give you a good reference. Try to avoid using relatives as references.

Transcripts. Employers may require an official copy of transcripts to verify grades, coursework, dates of attendance, and highest grade completed or degree awarded.

Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition

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Posted in: Industry News Tags: career advice, career tips, recruiters

October 18, 2011

Your Resume ~ No One Really Reads Them So Why Are Resumes So Important?!

by Bill Golden CEO, USAJobZoo.com, IntelligenceCareers.com and USADefenseIndustryJobs.com

Resumes & Jobs / The Rare Find: Reinventing Recruiting – Businessweek http://ow.ly/70OF1 … BusinessWeek writes:

“A new era of talent hunting has begun. It’s happening not only at high-tech companies such as Facebook, but also at Army bases, ad agencies, investment banks, Hollywood studies, corporate boardrooms, college admissions offices, and even at nanny agencies. In all these fields, experts don’t just sort résumés. They pick people and build teams in a profoundly different way. Traditional measures of past achievement, such as test scores and academic degrees, are losing power, and companies are getting better at looking for those future superstars who deliver many times the value of someone who is merely good.”

BusinessWeek’s article is a good read … yet while it sounds all good and futuristic the methods discussed really apply to probably less than 1% of the 1% of people that find jobs.

For really, really unique jobs this has been true for awhile ~~ testing of individuals and creative interviews with current staff. (I once worked in a technology company where every potential hire was voted upon by current employees before they were hired, circa 1998). However, the 99.99% of the rest of the workforce world needs to stay focused on getting found ~~ and that still requires a resume.

Getting found requires a good resume and an understanding of how those resumes get found.

Best approach on the planet: network. Meet people or let folks know that you are searching for a new career challenge. Make your resume for them to pass along. This method probably accounts for 50-60% of all hires in the technical and professional world. Many companies even pay their employees bonuses for recommeding someone that eventually gets hired ~~ but a resume is still very much required as the person recommending you must submit a resume to the HR department to get the process started.

Second best approach (works for the few): be good at what you do. Employers often do the reverse of the above ~~ they ask others ‘who do you know that does …?’ Once you get approached, you may be asked to meet but your resume will need to accompany you.

Next second best approach (works for the many): don’t send out resumes willy-nilly. It just costs postage and they rarely get read. If you are lucky you will get a note in email that says please visit our website and add your resume. You need to get your resume in a resume database appropriate to your skillset and interests. There are many niche and specialized resume databases on jobboards, plus you need to add your resume to the corporate websites resume databases.

Your resume being in a database is very important. The overwhelming majority of recruiters do not read resumes. They use search statistics to identify candidates.

How a resume database gets used: a set of job criteria entered into a resume search system returns a statistical value as to the probability that you are a person that should be considered as matching their needs (kinda like dating services). If there is a high degree of match then only then does your resume ever get read ~~ assuming that you were probably a 90-95% or higher match.

Your resume and having a resume is very important, and will be for a long time to come. So you may find yourself in some interesting interview situations but it will all begin with a resume for a very long time to come.

We want your resume at USAJobZoo.com !

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Posted in: Industry News Tags: BusinessWeek, recruiters, resume database, resume design, search statistics

September 29, 2011

Q&A ~ Does it matter that there are jobs if I do not have the skills. I’m hungry.

Q: You recently published a list http://ow.ly/6HDZy with relatively healthy growth in online job postings.

My question is: does this even matter if you dont have the skills for these jobs??? Most people would probably have to return to school for training for these jobs, starving in the meantime.

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Yes, it matters.

You can’t get somewhere unless you have a direction.

In many places there is money for retraining and for education. Depending upon your situation there are also resources to help you cope with day-to-day basic expenses, too.

One of the most important things people can do is to be honest with themselves and with someone that (should) care. Each state has offices that are part of the Department of Labor’s One Stop Shops.

>> I meet and interact with One Stop Shoppers in the Maryland and Virginia area all the the time. I will tell you that there are some real missionaries out there that want to help you. I believe that this is probably true of other states as well.

Some folks think of these as the ‘Unemployment’ Office. Reality is that they are actually there to help. They offer testing, advice, counselling, education and often have master lists of jobs in the local area that are appropriate for the less well trained ~~ these jobs are seldom advertised.

Learn more at http://www.careeronestop.org/

Here’s are some examples of occupations with relatively good online job ad growth per a recent Monster survey http://ow.ly/6HDZy. Except for the engineers most of these jobs take minimal training and certification:

~~ Industrial engineers, over the past 120 days online job postings are up 28% from the prior year.

~~ First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers and repairers, up 25%

~~ Automotive specialty technicians, up 24%

~~ Mechanical engineers, up 21%

~~ Sales agents, financial services, up 20%

~~ Retail salespeople, up 19%

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Posted in: Industry News Tags: Automotive technicians, Department of Labor, financial assistance, financial services, Industrial engineers, mechanics, one stop shop, retraining, unemployment

September 19, 2011

240 Hot Jobs in Afghanistan (September 2011)

You can view current Afghanistan listings and apply online via http://www.intelligencecareers.com/international

Current Hot Jobs in Afghanistan as of 2011.09.19:

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