What’s new this week? Jobs for the week of June 20, 2011

June 28th, 2011

Recruitment Tip! Don’t forget to reply with an updated copy of your resume! If you don’t see a job that fits you, new positions open and close quickly, so please send in your updated resume regardless.

Executive Assistant – Leah Collins (Leahc@parkerservices.com)

Job# 886575

3 months

Seattle, WA

This dynamic position at an exciting company in Seattle is responsible for providing high-level administrative support to a Sr. VP and other leadership as needed.This is a great opportunity for a proactive, organized and computer savvy Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Visio; ability to quickly create professional presentations using PowerPoint. 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative support.

Receptionist/Office Administrator – Jeannette Oliver (jeannetteo@parkerservices.com)

Job# 887359

3+ months

Seattle, WA

Reception, payroll, and administrative responsibilities are all part of this “do everything” role. Support an office of 20 individuals in their downtown location. Personal transportation is required and parking is not reimbursed, but company is moving to a location with free parking in the next three months. 10-key, prior receptionist experience, and a good driving record are all required.

Patient Educator – Leah Collins (Leahc@parkerservices.com)

Job #886663

Min 3 month contract

East side and Snohomish county locations

Assist with the education, monitoring, and management of patients using Positive Airway Pressure Therapy. You should have prior experience working with medical devices and patient education. Customer service is key and you have the flexibility to work in locations that may vary from day to day or week to week. This is a great role for someone who likes to interact with people on a daily basis and see something different every day.

Administrative Assistant – Leah Collins (Leahc@parkerservices.com)

Job#887461

contract to hire

First Hill, Seattle, WA

Previous experience supporting a very large department consisting of over 70 employees. This is to support the transition of the current admin into a new role and fill in while the hiring process for the permanent position takes place. The person filled in this role on the temporary basis would have the option to apply for the permanent position as well. This position provides mostly a wide range of highly complex and moderate to high volume of administrative tasks in support of an executive director of a major organization. Responsibilities include the organization, prioritization and coordination of a moderate to high volume of work including confidential information.

Executive Assistant – Leah Collins (Leahc@parkerservices.com)

Job #887447

Full Time Opening

Seattle, WA

Permanent position replacing a full time employee. Approximately 50% of this job is secretarial – taking minutes in board meetings, transcription, and summarizing key points. Heavy calendar and scheduling experience, as well as knowledge of Visio. Looking for someone with a similar work background and demonstrated stability in their career, as you will be replacing someone leaving after 10 years.

Administrative Assistant – Jeannette Oliver (jeannetteo@parkerservices.com)

Job #887348

6 weeks

Kent, WA

Support 2 managers in their Kent location. This is a contract role that would start as early as next week through the middle to end of August. It WILL be 3 days a week on T/W/Th from 8:30am-5pm. One of the managers is responsible for assigning the HR consultants to companies, so there is a lot of contract management involved. This person would assist with getting the contracts in place, getting the appropriate signatures and managing the timelines of the contracts. Requirements include someone who is detail-oriented, works fast, needs little direction, with advanced level MS skills and the ability to create and manage new documents for better organization.

New Jobs! June 7 – 14

June 14th, 2011

Parker Staffing Services
What’s new this week?

June 7 – 14

Parker Staffing is happy to announce a new, weekly job mail detailing the new jobs we have open this week! Please take a moment to review our list and contact your recruiter if you are interested in learning more!

Recruiting Coordinator – Nikki Fleming (nikkif@parkerservices.com)
Job# 887372
6 months – 1 year
Seattle, WA

Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for assisting recruiters, hiring managers, external candidates, and employees, throughout the process of recruitment and selection. This position may play an assistant role in any phase of the process: sourcing/searching, pre-screening, assessment/testing, routing/referral, job offer, and onboarding.  Prior human resource experience, in the areas of employment/recruiting and/or HRIS is required. Minimum of two years experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused work environment. 

Administrative Assistant – Nikki Fleming (nikkif@parkerservices.com)
Job#887363
Min 3 month contract
Seattle, WA

An Administrative Assistant is needed to support a 10 person office; needs someone flexible who will present a positive first impression for those coming into the office, even though the walk-in traffic is light. They want someone who wants to stay in the position for awhile. A person good with numbers is a plus as they may assist with projects/tasks for accounting. Previous accounts payable experience strongly preferred. Reliable (Solid attendance is a must!) with a background in general office work is required.

Administrative Assistant/Coordinator – Leah Collins (Leahc@parkerservices.com)
Job#887361
4 week contract
PT – 35 hours per week
Seattle, WA

An administrative assistant to work at a well respected, local non-profit. Facilitate portfolio donor management; evaluate donor contact reports from Portfolio Managers to ensure proper tracking of donor moves; acquire familiarity with characteristics and giving patterns of key donors, code and acknowledge gifts accurately and timely, modify letters appropriately, coordinate acknowledgment efforts with Portfolio Gifts Team. Three to five years of campaign program management experience. Experience working with donor relational databases. Experience with Tessitura software and experience working in a fundraising environment a plus.

Fashion Production Associate – Leah Collins (leahc@parkerstaffingservices.com)
Job#887350
6 month contract
PT – 20 hours per week
Seattle, WA

This 20 hour per week contract position is a fabulous opportunity for those interested in fashion! In this exciting role at a leading fashion brand and retailer, you will be reporting to the Director of Accessories as you assist with tracking production and commenting on test reports, production color approvals and TOP samples. This position is expected to last for approximately six months and is located in Seattle near shops, restaurants and public transportation. Some fashion industry experience, previous administrative experience, and strong excel skills are required

Administrative Assistant – Jeannette Oliver (jeannetteo@parkerservices.com)
Job#887348
2 month contract
PT – Tu/W/Th, 8:30am – 5pm
Kent, WA

An administrative assistant to support 2 managers in the Kent location. One of the managers is responsible for assigning the HR consultants to companies, so there is a lot of contract management involved. This person would assist with getting the contracts in place, getting the appropriate signatures and managing the timelines of the contracts. Detail-oriented, works fast, needs little direction, advanced level MS skills and the ability to create and manage new documents for better organization are required.
 

Sr. Administrative Assistant – Leah Collins (Leahc@parkerservices.com)
Job# 887317
Min 2 month contract
Seattle, WA

Provides a wide range of project and event support to work unit staff. Plans and collects information on event logistics including participant scheduling, location, and agenda. Assists in the creation of project plans and timelines, and tracks the completion of deliverables, project expenditures, and contract compliance. An associate’s degree and at least 3 years of administrative support experience are required. Working experience in a similar role may be substituted for a degree. Advanced skills in the Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel are desired.

 

What to Consider When Choosing a Recruiter

May 13th, 2011

In today’s competitive Healthcare IT job market, its more important than ever to qualify the Recruiters you work with. Here are a number of points to consider or inquire about when speaking to an Agency or Consulting Firm

Recruiter:
1. How long have you and your company been in the Healthcare IT space? (since HCIT is so hot now, many companies that have no experience in HCIT are trying to enter the market thinking they can make quick money, someone with no real knowledge of HCIT cannot represent you or your qualifications well)

2. What is the name of the client you want to present me to? (never work with a Recruiter or company that is unwilling to share the names of their clients with you, it is your right to know where your information is being presented)

3. What is your standard process for submitting resumes to clients? (Since most clients will cancel out resumes they receive from more than 1 source… its important to know how your resume is being submitted and also to ask that your resume is not submitted unless you have first given approval)

4. How often can I expect to hear from you? (Some Recruiters will stay in touch with you regularly, others will submit your resume to a client and then not call you again unless the client requests an interview)

5. During your initial interview with the Recruiter take notice of how well they’re listening to you; do they seem rushed? does it seem like they have a firm understanding of your qualifications? are they picking up on your career desires or trying to push you into interest in a particular job they’re trying to fill?

6. Go with your gut. If something doesn’t “feel” right when you’re on the phone, thank them for their time and move on. There are plenty of Recruiters to work with.
A good practice would be to chose 2 or 3 Recruiters from different companies that you enjoy working with and use them exclusively. Between them they should be able to adequately represent you and find you the position you’re looking for in the HCIT space.

Best wishes in your career endeavors!
Cherie Lester
CherieL@parkerhealthcareit.com

Job Fair, Wednesday May 4th in Seattle – 30 positions open!

April 28th, 2011

Parker Staffing Services has partnered with Chateau St. Michelle wineries for 30 seasonal positions from May 2011 through September 2011.  We are having a job fair for qualified applicants on Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 from 9:30am-3pm at Parker HQ (818 Stewart St, Suite 1210 in Seattle).  Selected candidates will then be scheduled for a second interview  at Chateau St. Michelle on Friday, May 6th 2011.

The positions are for Guest Service Representatives supporting the summer functions of the Woodinville based winery. We are looking for people who can be committed to this position for the duration of 5 months. These are part time roles at $11/hour – you will be working no more than 30 hours per week. Please bring a copy of your resume and two forms of identification with you to your interview.

SPACE IS LIMITED, YOU MUST RSVP TO INTERVIEW. Please RSVP at jobs@parkerservices.com and provide the approximate time you will be arriving.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform tasks to assist in the retail shop, with event preparation and various tasks related to providing excellent customer service to guests.
  • Provide facility information and assistance in person and over the telephone.
  • Set up, take down and service of wine at consumer and VIP specialty events.

Qualifications:

  • Must be 21 years of age, since the job involves wine.
  • A professional image, with 3 years of customer service experience preferred.
  • The ability to speak comfortable and audibly in front of groups of people.
  • Must have reliable personal transportation.  The location is NOT on the bus line.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.  Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. occasionally.  Significant energy and stamina is needed for long days!
  • Must be able to pass a 7 year felony background check and drug screen.

Additional Details:

  • Weekly hours will vary from 10:00am-11:30pm any day of the week, but will be a maximum of 20-30 hours a week.
  • You must have an open schedule to accommodate changing scheduling needs for the winery.  Shift length could vary from 5 to 8 hours daily.
  • Interest and flexibility to work part time 20-30 hours a week from May through September.  This position will NOT be full time, but you do have to be open to work any day of the week, including weekends.
  • You must be willing to get a food handler’s permit after you are hired and prior to working your first day.  The cost will be $10 (paid by you) and can be taken online.  You must also be willing  to get a Class 12 permit (cost $25, paid by you-class will be offered by Parker) to serve alcohol.
  • You must be eligible to work in the US.

Parker judges at the 2011 UW Foster School of Business Plan Competition

April 27th, 2011

Our own Director of Finance, Katy Riley, is a judge for the 2011 UW Business Plan Competition, which is holding its “Investment Round” today! We took a few moments to ask Katy 5 questions about her and her involvement in the event – good luck to all the competitors!!

1)      Can you tell me about your role at Parker?  I’m the Director of Finance, which at Parker means directing the daily accounting processes, as well as assisting with strategy, understanding business drivers, and setting relevant financial and commercial goals and objectives.

2)      What do you look for in a good business plan?  These are the key (4) questions to ask: Does the business seem well thought out?  Has the team demonstrated knowledge of the industry and potential customers?  Is there a real opportunity here?  Has the team answered my questions well?

3)      How did you get involved with the competition?  I first met Connie Bourassa-Shaw, Director at University of Washington Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, many years ago when I was working at Arch Venture Partners.  She invited me to be a judge this year.  I have been following the program a very long time.  I’m a huge supporter of what the program is trying to achieve.  It’s exciting stuff!

4)      What are your thoughts about the business plans so far?  There are a lot of amazing ideas and a huge variety of business concepts ranging from new consumer goods to brilliant medical innovations.  It’s very inspiring for me to see the creativity and hard work that goes into these plans.

5)      Any advice for competitors?  Stay clear, calm, and committed to your ideas, and everything will flow from there.  It’s a great opportunity to learn more about what works and doesn’t work with your business plan.  The competition truly helps the participants grow and refine their ideas, which is really how I define “winning.”

NWRA Winter Social

February 25th, 2011

Parker is a proud supporter of the Northwest Recruiter’s Association (NWRA).
Our very own Vice President, Zoe Stamolis, sits on the board and many current Parker employees lend their support to the organization. Last night, NWRA hosted their winter social – hampered by the bad weather, there still managed to be a good turn out as we all showed up eager to talk about the recovering economy, busy hiring seasons, and promising prospects.

Recruiters from all major corporations in Seattle, as well as companies of all sizes, show up to the NWRA to mix and mingle. It’s a great way to exchange ideas and pass each other leads, all while managing to have a pretty good time at it.
Nice meeting you all last night!

Recruiting and “Real-Time” Marketing

February 17th, 2011

 David Meerman Scott (www.twitter.com/dmscott) prefers to call social media “Real Time Marketing”, which in that respect I think its a definite plus for recruitment, no matter the size. You just have to integrate it into your daily recruiting activities:  you put together marketing slicks, you put job ads up online, and you create a presence online to attract candidates and clients at the right time. Its not going to work 99% of the time, but its a matter of being ready when the stars line up.  

And its worked for us. We hired one of our own HealthcareIT recruiters based on her response to a blog post we wrote and most recently, we’ve had candidates come to us specifically because of tweets we put out announcing one of our local volunteer activities (she happen to follow volunteer threads).  

We recently invited David Martin (www.twitter.com/dmresearch) with Nielsen Media (www.twitter.com/nielsenwire) to speak at our headquarters regarding recruiting and social media trends. Its just as useful for the job seeker as it is a recruiter. The video has not gone up yet, but the slide deck is available in case people want to see it – it gives a great idea of where people are spending their time and gives some good insight into not only where people are going, but even when you should post. The problem with real time marketing is its a lot like fishing – you can be in a great spot, but if you throw the line out while the fish aren’t biting, you aren’t going to have any returns!  

The slide deck is here: http://www.parkerservices.com/media/65974/speed_series_deck_02082011.pdf

Once the video goes up, we’re going to cut the slides into the vid, so you’ll have the audio to go along with it, but still, some good relevant data.

Introducing… The Parker Speed Series

January 10th, 2011

When speaking with our clients and connections about issues that are top of mind for them, a consistent theme arose: Finding time for professional development  in today’s environment of heavy workloads and hectic schedules.

Well, we listened. The Parker Speed Series™ is a series of events designed with your schedule in mind. Designed to provide you with cutting edge, relevant information… fast.

Are you finding the time to engage in the educational opportunities designed to enhance your skills and offer solutions to keep up with the constantly changing terrain of our everyday work?

Enter the Parker Speed Series™. A series of events designed to deliver you cutting edge information. Fast. 

Tuesday, February 8

Parker Staffing Services

818 Stewart Street, Seattle

7:45am-8:15am: Check in and Networking

8:20am-9:30am: Program presentation

Talent Acquisition: Navigating a digital landscape

With David Martin, Vice President Primary Research at Nielson Online

We are spending more and more of our time living in a digital world. The average U.S. Internet user spends more time on Facebook than on Google, Yahoo, YouTube, Microsoft, Wikipedia and Amazon combined. In January 2010, Nielson reported that Facebook users average approximately 7 hours a month on the site. It’s veritable treasure trove of passive job seekers.  

This is all great information, but where do you start?

Our goal in providing this program is to equip you with the tools to understand the landscape of social media, understand how to set goals, build a sound strategy to maximize effectiveness, and produce measurable results. The basic ingredients to get you well on your way!

To register: Contact our Recruitment Programs Manager, Alex Kralicek, at alexk@parkerservices.com or 206.652.1502

Community spotlight: Food LifeLine volunteer event

December 9th, 2010

 

We had an  absolute blast working with Food LifeLine!!

We participated in the “grocery rescue” group where volunteers are tasked with sorting and verifying expiration dates on food donated from local grocery stores. Stores like Albertson’s, QFC and Whole Foods tag their dairy, produce, bakery and prepared foods with “sell by” dates that don’t always match up with actual expiration dates. But, beyond that sell by date, stores will pull these items from their shelves and actually throw them out with the trash.

Kathy and Kat were in charge of dairy.

Food LifeLine “rescues” these food items for distribution to food banks and shelters throughout Western WA. It’s an amazing program that services over 686,000 people and we were happy to lend a hand.

Parker’s volunteers repacked 7,025 lbs. of grocery rescue in 4 hours providing 5,404 meals!

To put that in perspective, our coordinator said that a typical team of 9-10 processes 2000-3000 lbs. in 4 hours! We were a grocery rescuing machine!

If you or your organization is interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities with Food LifeLine, please visit http://foodlifeline.org/help/volunteer/Volunteer.html to learn more about ways you can help!

Welcome to Parker, Debra Anderson!

December 8th, 2010

We’re pleased to welcome Debra Anderson to the Parker team! Debra is currently working on assignment at Nintendo of America providing excellent customer service to Nintendo consumers this busy holiday season.

Here’s a little bit about Debra:

“I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for several years and working for Parker has been a great way for me to re-enter the work force. The training has been excellent, and everyone is so nice and helpful. I am also a part-time student at Bellevue College. I have been taking Business Intelligence courses and am working towards a professional certificate.

I have lived in the Seattle area for 22 years, and I love it. I enjoy camping and fishing all over Washington State. I have two awesome teenagers and a rowdy English bull terrier. I love cooking for family and friends. I also like riding my bike as long as it isn’t raining too hard, and I love old cars, especially my classic BMW.”

Welcome, Debra!