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JOBS EFGHI H SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2010 To get to the top, don’t look down on the bottom rung by Vickie Elmer


The job clearly is below your tal- ents. Anyone could stir up chai or serve iced coffee. Take the job, and your degree seemingly will go to waste. But that entry-level job as a barista or waiter could be the steppingstone to something better if you work it right. “The thing that you might think is


beneath you can lead to a phenom- enal career path,” said Shawn Boyer, chief executive of Snag-A-Job, which posts hourly openings from hundreds of retailers and other em- ployers. “At McDonald’s, half the corporate employees started as hourly people, 70 percent of their managers came from the crew.” Many managers and executives


started out as clerks or members of the cleaning crew. They make their move up after excelling in the job they were given. “Even if you know this isn’t your dream career, even if the job is woe- fully beneath you, the job matters. Show enthusiasm; master the job,” said Leslie Stevenson, director of the University of Richmond Career Development Center.


Among them is Lisa Bernstein,


manager of M.E. Swing Coffee’s shop near the White House. She started as a part-time barista more than three years ago while working on a health education degree at the University of Maryland. She loved the customers and the coffee so much she stayed, moving up to su- pervisor, assistant manager and then manager. “It’s having a passion for coffee,” Bernstein said. It’s also about show- ing initiative and exceeding expec- tations.


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helping you find other opportuni- ties, Stevenson said. Here are several other strategies to turn a basic job into a better one:  Tell your manager you want more hours and responsibilities, Bern- stein said. “Let your supervisor know what your ultimate goal is,”


Stevenson said. And ask what skills or work experience you need to ad- vance.  Explore opportunities within the corporation. Most outlets need as- sistant managers, and chains often have openings in “everything from finance, marketing, HR to interna-


tional,” Boyer said. Use slow periods to read up on those departments, or arrange a visit or half-day of job shadowing.  Be strategic and concise in pro- moting yourself. Know what job you want and what skills and traits you offer. Create an elevator pitch that showcases who you are and why you’re suitable for a different role. “What is most important for some- one to know about you? Can you summarize that in five words?” said Joe Testani, associate director of the University of Richmond’s Career Development Center. “Take advan- tage of chance encounters and spur- of-the-moment opportunities more effectively.”  Turn customers into your next employer. Stevenson tells of how one varsity tennis player at the Uni- versity of Richmond turned a sum- mer job coaching children’s tennis, completely unrelated to her career goals, into new opportunities. “Her internships came from networking with people whose children she taught tennis. She talked to them about her interests,” she said. “She was clear about what she wanted.” The young woman now works for a consulting company, a job she also got through her connections.  Take on extra assignments, and bring specific ideas to the brass to build up the business — and your career. “Don’t just say, ‘I want to move up,’ ” Boyer said. “Say, ‘I really enjoy marketing and I’ve noticed we’re lagging in customer commu- nications. I think we could take ad- vantage of an e-mail newsletter.... I’d like to take the ball and run with it.’ ”  Give the employer enough time to see your potential and create new openings. “Most employers want those ambitious people who do want to move up within the organi- zation,” Boyer said.


Vickie Elmer is a freelance writer.


Financial Management & Audit Career Invitational


Find your best chance on Thursday, June 24th for Financial Management and Monday, June 28th for Audit.


Financial Management & Audit Career Invitational Alexandria, VA


Right now at Grant Thornton, the climate is ripe with opportunity for people passionate about working to improve government today. We have successfully won new contracts and extended existing ones – all to realize our ambitious growth plans in the world of management consulting for the public sector.


Our success creates new ways for your skills to shine. We’re hosting an invitation-only career event to meet the best and the brightest in these areas. Send us your resume right away so you can be scheduled for a private interview with program managers on Thursday, June 24th and Monday, June 28th.


The ideal candidates are team players who can handle deadlines and understand government consulting environments. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 3 years of experience are required, as is experience in at least one of the following areas:


Align your future with a recognized employer of choice:


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We will contact you to arrange interviews for Thursday, June 24th and Monday, June 28th.


Grant Thornton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


HOW TO DEAL LILY GARCIA


Coping with staffing cuts: Don’t fret over new workload


Lily Garcia has advised companies on employment law and human resources for more than 10 years. This is adapted from a recent online discussion.


Q. I am totally depressed at my job. We’re a


tiny organization of only eight people, and I found out we’re going to be cutting the staff by half. Of course that means I get to take on more work as a result, with no greater pay. The transition plan in place to go from eight


to four people seems totally inadequate and unrealistic. I just don’t see how we’re going to get as much done with half the people, since expectations for our work have not been adjusted. I get a new boss, too, which I’m not too


excited about. I’m trying to keep perspective because, one, I still have a job and, two, this happens to people all the time and they deal with it. But I’m looking for tips on how to do so myself.


Lily Garcia: For starters, you should give yourself a break. Accept that you simply are not going to be able to get everything done as you did before and set realistic goals. You should, of course, work with your new supervisor to secure the supervisor’s buy-in regarding those goals. If she or he expects more than you can deliver, you will need to become comfortable with the idea that you are simply not going to meet expectations. And that is okay. In the wake of a 50 percent staff cut, you will have a lot to deal with emotionally on top of the increased workload. You must focus on your well-being first, or you can otherwise count on failure.


ONLINE DISCUSSION Join Lily Garcia for her next chat at 11 a.m. Tuesday at


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SUPERVISOR, SPECIAL EVENTS CREW


The University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Crew Supervisor for the Special Services unit in Facilities Management that provides support for campus special events (Commencement, MarylandDay, etc.)andoffice/labmoves.Duties include supervision of stage construction and the delivery, set up, and breakdown of tables, chairs, podiums, decorations, and other items used at more than 500 special events per year. Also manages office moves including minor assembly/construction, and other activities in support of the unit. Standard work hours are M-F 7:30A-4:00P but position requires ability to work overtime on evenings and weekends to accommodate the campus event schedule. This position also handles personnel issues such as performance management and progressive discipline.


Qualifications: HS diploma or equivalent; 7 years experience in the field including operator’s license or ability to obtain licensure as a condition of passing probation. Good verbal/written communication skills and basic computer abilities (email, timecard/database entry) required. Experience with campus/ university events a plus. Position is “Essential” and subject to a 24-hr day, 7 day-week span of operation.


Salary/Benefits: Salary range begins at $40,137 with a full benefits package, including health insurance, tuition remission for employee and family, paid sick leave, vacation, holiday, and personal leave, and State retirement plans.


To Apply: Visit http://jobs.umd.edu and search for job by our internal title of “MT Multi Supervisor II: Special Events” to create and submit an application for this position. Deadline: June 25, 2010. EEO/AA


For additional information about the position, please visit the University’semploymentwebsite at: http://www.uhr.umd.edu/jobposting/emp. html


Dietary Supplement Programs Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services


The Office of Nutrition, Labeling and Dietary Supplements is seeking qualified candidates to direct and coordinate dietary supplement policy, scientific, budget, personnel, and administrative activities consistent with the implementation of the Dietary Supplement Health and Safety Education Act of 1994, including enforcement of requirements that ensure the safety and truthful labeling of dietary supplements, and legislative, compliance, enforcement, and public affairs initiatives.


The candidate will provide leadership to identify scientific work to support policy and programmatic direction in the area of dietary supplement science and policy review, and assure the use of ‘state of the science’ by incorporating relevant and current scientific information into the Agency’s activities. The candidate will direct the notification programs for dietary supplement products, monitor and evaluate adverse events and other sources of signals related to the safety of dietary supplement products, and assure appropriate clinical/scientific expertise is applied in the risk assessment of dietary supplements.


Exceptional candidates must have skills that consist of a combination of advanced pharmacology and/or toxicology science, competencies in the methodology of exposure and risk assessment, and familiarly with the interpretation of epidemiological data, as well as professional experiences within the government arena, the private industry- regulatory sphere, and in the policy setting components.


This position is announced as both a Title 42 position and a GS-15 position. Full application requirements for the GS-15 position can be found at www.usajobs.com; Job Announcement Number CK333065TW. Additional inquiries may be addressed to Philadelphia Services Branch, Office of Personnel Management, 215-861-3074, or at philadelphia@opm.gov.


Full application requirements for the Title 42 position can be found at www.usajobs.com; Job Announcement Number FDA-01-10-002-T42. Inquiries and candidate applications are to be forwarded to Ms. Dana Ballou 301-436-1698, Dana.Ballou@fda.hhs.gov. The recruitment for this position closes June 24.


Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience; a full package of benefits (including retirement, health, life, long term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.) is available. The location for this position is in College Park, Maryland.


FDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. The FDA is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs. The Department of Health and Human Services is a smoke-free workplace.


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STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY


Information Technology Laboratory, Software and Systems Division, Gaithersburg, MD Title of Position:


Supervisory Computer Scientist, ZP-1550-V, Supervisory Electronics Engineer ZP-0855-V, or Supervisory Mathematician ZP-1520-V


Salary Range: $123,758 – $155,500 Geographic location of position: Gaithersburg, MD


The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Division Chief for the Software and Systems Division. The Division contributes to research in computer science by accelerating the development and adoption of standards and testing tools that improve the trustworthiness of current and future software infrastructures.


For further information and to apply for this position visit the website http://www.usajobs.opm.gov. The job announcement number associated with this position is NISTITL-2010-0027. This vacancy opens June 3, 2010 and closes July 16, 2010.


U.S. citizenship is required.


The Department of Commerce/NIST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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Wednesday, June 23rd 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 1280 Maryland Ave, SW Washington, DC (Easily accessible byMetro. Underground parking is available for a fee.)


Discover a career that challenges you to develop yourself and your future.


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