Getting the most out of your resume

First, keep it short and to the point! A good resume should be no more than 2 pages at the most. It is important to point out not only what you did, but how well you did it. In other words, instead of writing "designed 13nm circuit" you could put something along the lines of "design a 13nm circuit with first pass success." By just adding these couple of words you can greatly increase your chances of landing that next position! Next, USE SPELLCHECK!! What does it take, 30 seconds to check a document?? Not only do typos and misspellings make you look foolish, but it makes the job of your recruiter that much harder. When we have to spend a half hour fixing your resume so that it is acceptable to send to hiring managers, it takes time away from the other things we could be doing on your behalf. If you need professional help writing a very good resume, please Click Here!

Closing the interview

Closing the Interview

If you are interested in the position, ASK FOR IT! You must make a definitive, qualified statement that:

1. I can do the job.
2. Here is why I know I can do the job.
3. I want the job.

Avoid making general statements that do not commit your feelings such as:

1. It looks very interesting.
2. Very nice people.
3. I think I can do it.
4. I might be able to solve your problems.

Keep in mind that your statement must be positive and definitive.

If, after the interview, your decision has not been made and you wish some time to think it over, be courteous and tactful in asking for that time. However, make sure you set a definite date when you can provide that answer. In many cases, the employer may want to communicate with other members of his team before making a decision. Do not be discouraged if a direct offer is not made or a specific salary discussed.

Even in that situation, try to set a specific date when these matters can be discussed further. When the interview is coming to a close, keep in mind that there are two questions uppermost in the employer's mind:

1. Why are you interested in this company?
2. What can you offer that company?

   Confirm with the interviewer that you have answered both of these questions to his satisfaction, and thank him for the interview, his time, and his consideration.

Analog Devices! looking for your comments!

Quite frankly, this is a laughable matter... 12 years ago when I started my recruiting career, I couldn't get an ADI employee to talk with me.. I would call and they would quite literally say, "not interested" and hang up on me. Those same people today are CALLING ME!!! Unhappy, underpaid, management sucks, work is monotonous, bored, etc, etc.... What happened???? Under this post there is a "comment" space... Please leave me your comments if you have any insight here.. I value your feedback and look forward to what YOU have to say!

Rumors and Things I think I think

What is going to happen with the Sigmatel merger with Freescale?? From what I hear, the "chip design" segments are going to stay in tact. That is, all Engineers working in the "chip design" areas are safe...... For now! However, my question is this, how is the "big company" mentality going to affect those that are used to being at a smaller, less "policy and procedure" driven environment?? We'll just have to see how it plays out. Stay tuned, because there will surely be more news to come.....

A little birdie told me......

Skyworks Solutions is looking for "amplifier designers" and "discrete multi chip module designers."
NEC is seeking an analog/mixed signal designer for "Power Management IC's."
Broadcom in Andover, MA is looking for a "hands-on" ASIC Design Manager
Sigmatel is seeking a software architect for digital picture frames
Sensata is looking for an Electrical Engineer for arc detection products
Teradyne is looking for a Test development engineer

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Double Digit growth for IC's in 2008??

Tokyo -- Gazing into their crystal balls, executives from major Japanese chip companies see a similar pattern developing in the IC industry: a flat market in 2007, followed by a double-digit upturn in 2008. Executives from NEC Electronics Corp., Renesas Technology Corp. and Toshiba Corp. separately pegged growth at 5 percent or less for the worldwide semiconductor market in 2007.

NEC Electronics and Toshiba also projected that the worldwide IC market could grow by 10 percent or more in 2008, but Renesas indicated that it foresees the market remaining cloudy next year.

The DRAM market continues to be in a major slump. NAND and NOR flash prices are soft, while ASICs, FPGAs, microcontrollers and microprocessors are a mixed bag.

Citing other positive factors, Yamaguchi said that the automotive and wireless markets are growing and that the game-console chip business is booming at NEC Electronics and other manufacturers. The chip maker supplies a custom device for Nintendo Ltd.'s popular Wii game console.

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Interview questions to expect as well as ask!

Interview Questions to Expect

1. Why do you want to change jobs or why did you leave your last job?
2. What do you identify as your most significant accomplishment in your last job?
3. How many hours do you normally work per week.
4. What did you like and dislike about your last job?
5. How did you get along with your superiors and subordinates?
6. Can you be demanding of your subordinates?
7. How would you evaluate the company you were with last?
8. What were its competitive strengths and weaknesses?
9. What would you like to tell me about yourself?
10. What best qualifies you for the available position?
11. How long will it take you to start making a significant contribution?
12. How do you feel about our company - its size, industry, and competitive position?
13. What interests you most about the available position?
14. How would you structure this job or organize your department?
15. What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
16. What is your job potential?
17. What are your career goals?
18. Do you want to own your own business?
19. How long will you stay with us? Are you willing to relocate?
20. What control or financial data would you want and why? How would you establish your primary inside and outside lines of communication?
21. Were you a good student?
22. Have you kept up in your field? How?
23. What do you do in your spare time?
24. At what age do you want to retire?
25. What did your father do? Your Mother?
26. What do your brothers and sisters do?
27. Do you participate in civic affairs?
28. What professional associations do you belong to?
29. What is your credit standing?
30. What are your personal likes and dislikes? How many children do you have?
31. Would you describe your family as a close one?
32. How aggressive are you?
33. What motivates you to work?
34. Is money a strong incentive for you?
35. Would you rather work alone or in a team?
36. What do you look for when hiring people?
37. Have you ever fired anyone?
38. What do you think of the current economic and political situation?
39. Will you sign a non-compete agreement or employment contract?
40. What salary do you expect to receive?
41. What was your salary in your last job?
42. Why should we hire you?
43. Do you want the job?

Interview Questions to Ask

1. What is the first problem that needs the attention of the person you hire?
2. What other problems need attention now?
3. What has been done about any of these to date?
4. How has this job been performed in the past?
5. Why is it now vacant?
6. Do you have a written job description for this position?
7. What are its major responsibilities?
8. What authority would I have? How would you define its scope?
9. What are the company's five-year sales and profit projections?
10. What needs to be done to reach these projections?
11. What are the company's major strengths and weaknesses in the manufacturing process?
12. What are its strengths and weaknesses in its products and its competitive positions?
13. Whom do you identify as your major competitors? What is your market share?
14. What are their strengths and weaknesses?
15. How do you view the future for your industry?
16. Do you have any plans for new products, services or acquisitions?
17. Might this company be sold or acquired?
18. What is the company's current financial strength?
19. What can you tell me about the individual to whom I would report?
20. What can you tell me about other persons in key positions?
21. What can you tell me about the subordinates I would have?
22. How would you define your management philosophy?
23. Are employees afforded an opportunity for continuing education?
24. What are you looking for in the person who will fill this job?
25. Where could this position lead?
26. Is there a training and indoctrination program? Please describe.

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