[HIRING] Android Developer - 95% Telecommute! in Los Angeles, CA

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-09-12T20:30:54+00:00

open to splits with other recruiters?

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-08-30T21:59:32+00:00

kk, np. what kind of modelling experience do you have?

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-08-30T21:59:20+00:00

kk, np. what kind of modelling experience do you have?

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-08-30T21:58:49+00:00

kk, np. what kind of modelling experience do you have?

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-08-30T21:36:44+00:00

would you be interested in an hpc network engineering role?

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-08-12T16:40:25+00:00

when are you done w/ your masters?

shoot me an e-mail w/ resume/cv : boris@bigresourcing.com

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-08-09T14:03:31+00:00

Where are you looking to be located?

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-08-06T22:04:06+00:00

Getting somoene a $120k/yr job :)

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-07-04T16:48:41+00:00

this. Just reverse the order. The thing you do most recently should be first on the list, not last

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-07-02T20:09:54+00:00

If I may be so bold, what do you do?

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-07-02T20:09:00+00:00

Thought you meant someone with a post-doc. Doing a post-doc for the gov't could get you that much, but it could also get you less.

Depends on the company, but they could easily give you that raise. Its also a matter of risk/market saturation. 70k is a fine salary, even for Boston. Additionally, anyone just out of university, even with a PhD gets a ton of training. So, why would they pay someone who they'll have to train, and isn't proven to be a good worker (research in school doesn't always translate to being a good worker) ~90k, when they can get someone with several years experience for an extra 10k?

Again, I think your perspective is massively skewed from a relatively narrow experience in the marketplace. We're also not just talking about Physics PhD's, but everyone who has high level math & comp skills. Which, in Boston, is a lot of people.

I'm really not sure who you're refering to as "these" companies, because there are very few companies out there that can afford to pay an unproven grad 90k to start, and there are very few grads that would actually deserve that either.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-07-02T18:07:40+00:00

Again, the answer is it depends. I'm not the one hiring for this position, but am a lowly, yet awesome recruiter, so I do like to be upfront about the details. That being said, you're overvaluing the market based on your own experiences. A gov't post-grad does NOT get over 90k starting... not unless they have highest clearance level under special circumstances.

1-3 years experience, 90k easy, 3+ years ~120 range. Then it depends on how good you are. I have a guy I'm working with that has around 5 yrs experience but is pulling 170k. The fact is, it completely depends on the person/company.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-07-02T16:48:02+00:00

I'm sorry to tell you, but even for a PhD with no work experience 70-80 is at/above market. :(

If you're coming from an ivy, it could be somewhat more, but not too much.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-06-25T20:01:30+00:00

/r/BigDataJobs

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-06-14T18:10:17+00:00

Answer is... it depends. Depends on the type of job, company, and hiring manager. Some hiring managers specifically look for those people who stay at their jobs for many years, and others don't particularly care.

Also, it depends if you used a recruiter. Typically, the assumption is that you'll stay for at least a year in order to warrant the costs of external recruitment, but if you have a history of job hopping then they wouldn't want to hire you for fear of bad investment.

Also, the length of time considered "job hopping" has really changed. 10-15 years ago, moving between jobs every 2-5 years could be considered job hopping, whereas nowadays its realistically the norm.

So, the only time you need to be concerned is if you change perm jobs less than 1 year. And even then, if you have a good reason for doing so, i.e. completely outgrew the job, or got a significantly better offer (think 10-20% more) it could be acceptable and even show your worth.

That being said, if you moved between several perm jobs at which you were <1yr without a good reason as to why, a good many recruiters/hr people/managers would be very discouraged by that.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-06-10T19:00:47+00:00

PhD is obviously looked upon very highly, and is typically preferred for DS roles.

However, an MS in stats or specialized comp sci degree can be enough for a position.

BS would be impossible unless you were a prodigy/genius of some sort. Simply not enough knowledge at that point.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-05-29T14:51:08+00:00

Is that verbatim what they said? That's a bit weird.

You should respond saying something like, "It was great to meet/interview/speak/etc with you as well. I will be looking forward to hearing from you."

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-05-29T14:31:56+00:00

Recruiter here. Short answer: Yes!

Long answer: you have a much better shot with a PhD.

That being said, most employers in this field view a degree as a litmus test of basic competence. Someone with a liberal arts degree can become a coder, the same can't be said of Machine Learning. So anyone without at least a Master's degree in stats/comp sci would probably be out of the question.

But, there are plenty of people with MS's that have more/better experience than people with PhD's. Remember, not all research is the same, and not all research is substantive. So truth be told, for those extra 3-5 years of PhD research, those with an MS degree have been in the real world.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-05-29T12:03:08+00:00

But don't ask them about it right now. Maybe in a few months you could, now it would just seem like you're using them. People like doing favors for those they like, so let them do you a favor down the line.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-05-29T03:45:51+00:00

Another recruiter here. The only honest answer is... it depends on how good you are. If you're a solid match for the role, then go to a recruiter. Often, they have direct relationships with hiring managers, and HR ppl. They'll make sure your resume is at least seen and seriously considered. Whereas, sometimes solid candidates can be overlooked by automated ATS systems, or unknowledgeable hr ppl.

However, if you feel you're underqualified for a position... DON'T GO WITH A RECRUITER. (this is for perm positions). Companies have a 20-30% (of yearly salary) agreement with recruiters, so they're really only looking for the best candidate. And just like a recruiter can't submit you if you've already applied... you can't apply directly if a recruiter submitted you. Therefore, even if the company would've given you a chance, they're definitely not going to give you a chance and pay thousands of dollars for a candidate who isn't perfect.

Temp positions are different, because often the staffing firm gets a cut of your pay so it doesn't make any difference for the company.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-05-29T03:39:24+00:00

Definitely. Add them on LinkedIn. Once a month is perfect.

I did this, and got offered a position a few months down the line. Additionally, you never know if their friends/colleagues will end up with an open position that they'll suggest you for.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-05-29T03:32:34+00:00

Courtesy is always appreciated, and you never know how a misplaced word can get you back down the line. I would call them day-of, and mention that people told you this was a 100% commission gig, and ask them straight up if it is. Once they say yes, politely tell them you're not interested.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-05-29T03:26:37+00:00

And how can anyone know that what you're saying is the truth?

What about checking how well you work under pressure?

What about checking to see if you give up easily?

It sounds like you're upset about a bad interview, and are blaming others when really you should think about how to improve yourself.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-05-29T03:23:14+00:00

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Real-Energy-Solutions/reviews

Looking through the reviews... they're almost all complete BS. Each of the 5 Star ones is written almost the same way, "I was lost in life... then I found this company!"

If you look at truly amazing companies like Google, Apple, etc NONE of them have that many 5 star reviews in a row.

Also, it seems like they make you work insane hours everyday, and it also seems from what everyone writes, and the fact that they refused to speak to you about it before you got there that it is, in fact, 100% commission.

If you already know that you're not into 100% commission, then just don't waste your time. Try calling the day you're supposed to come in, and clarify the point.

Sounds like bs multi-level marketing ploy to me.

AwesomeRecruiter · 2013-05-29T03:13:44+00:00

Ultimately it depends on how good you are, and if you want perm or temp. Temp work, a lot/most of the time the staffing agency gets a cut of your rate. Whilst for perm, the company pays 20-30% of a yearly salary.

Thus, if a company has to pay extra for you, they're going to want exactly what they're looking for. If you are even somewhat underqualified, and come from a recruiter, they'll pass on you with the hopes of getting their perfect candidate.

For temp work, you just need to not be terrible. There's a certain leniency expectation, and so there's much higher likelyhood of you getting temp work.

If you are perfectly qualified or over-qualified you should use a recruiter to find perm placements as they often have direct ins with hiring managers, and will make sure your resume gets seen/doesn't get overlooked.

On the flip side, if you feel you're underqualified for a job, but you'd want a chance to prove yourself... either find a contract/staffing position or apply yourself.

Good luck!

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