Contract Management

Archive for August, 2009

New Technology Partners

The Detroit Board of Education revealed four new key partners in the ongoing technical development of Detroit schools. These partners will work together with Detroit schools for the next five years to improve the quality and access to technology throughout the area. The following companies, three of which are Detroit based, will be part of the program:

VisionIT, which is located in Detroit’s New Center, has offices in Chicago and Atlanta, and counts Wayne State University, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Xerox, Dell and Siemens among its many clients. VisionIT’s services will include management of the data center, network services, application systems, data warehouse, help desk, and field services and technology curriculum. VisionIT will team up with SYNC Technologies, Inc., a minority and woman-owned firm that has been in business for nearly 20 years, and Unisys to execute the contract.

Management Systems Consultants, a Detroit-based firm that has provided e-solution consulting and project management services to various clients for more than a quarter of a century. It will provide web technology services, including the design and maintenance of all websites and web applications.

Universal Sales, a Detroit-based company whose employees collectively have more than 170 years of audio-visual experience.

GVC Networks, a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) that is licensed to provide telecommunications and information technology services in 41 states. GVC Networks maintains a presence in Downtown Detroit.

How the Companies Were Chosen

Detroit schools entertained bids from seventeen companies nationwide before choosing the four technology partners. The competition was fierce and there were some very difficult decisions to be made in the interest of serving the Detroit school population as well as possible. The superintendent, William F. Coleman III, expresses optimism about the new partners, stating: “We are pleased with the caliber of the companies that won this contract. Most of these companies are companies that are familiar to us. We know and admire their work. I have no doubt that our students, faculty and staff will benefit enormously from their rich and varied experience.”

In addition to their roles as technology providers, the four partner companies will also play another interesting part in Detroit schools. All of the companies will be creating internships for Detroit school students to work and study in the real world. Superintendent Coleman was particularly interested in these internships programs when selecting the companies to win the bid as technology partners. In this way, Detroit school students benefit in more ways than simply having more technology available to them in schools. Students will begin working in internships at the companies and learning important real life skills as well as improving their college applications and professional prospects. These students and many more will therefore see how business and education can work together to provide opportunities for Detroit school students to learn more about the world of technology. The technology partnerships with these four companies are sure to bring new ideas and new products into the Detroit school system and help students compete in the twenty first century.

Stacy Andell
http://www.articlesbase.com/science-articles/technology-initiative-in-detroit-public-schools-53129.html

CV Writing and Resume Writing is a serious part of starting the Job hunting process. In today’s competitive job market, were every candidate wants a recruiter or employer to give their CV or Resume the attention it deserves, if you want your application to be taken seriously and you want your CV / Resume to be separated from the bulk feel free to consider and include the following 9 qualities in your CV or Resume.

Your chances of securing interviews is likely to increase by up to 50% if you skilfully articulate these points However only include these qualities if you genuinely have them.

Industry Targeted/Job Specific Qualifications or Training -Recruiters and employers absolutely love this, candidate that do not require extra training and already has a catalogue of relevant job specific qualifications always stand out.

Evidence of adding to the bottom line of a company or business – If you can prove this and it is clear in your career track record, you will stand out.

Prove that you have always met and exceeded your job targets – If this is clearly show and outlined, you will be a winner in the job hunting market.

Figures, Figures, Figures! – Have you made money for past employers or companies, have you sold products or services, won contract or tenders, state this clearly on your CV particularly if you are in a sales, marketing, retail, real-estate or similar sectors. Stating Figures explicitly can make you stand out above the rest.

Industry Awards and Prizes for work achievement – Listing these (if you have any), always goes a long way in proving you are different, dedicated and special!

Staff Management Abilities – Skills and expertise related to dealing with people, this includes any experience of training, interviewing, company presentations, coaching, work delegation, appraisals etc. If you have these skills, summarise and list them for maximum results.

International, National or Local exposure – If you are going for a local Job in a particular area, a previous track record of working in that same area always appeals to Employers and Recruiters. Similarly if you have international exposure in a specific job market, for example the building and construction industry, this looks good too, Mention such valuable information and stand out.

Consistence Track history with fewer employers – Stable Job Seekers that have worked in a company for a years, always get their CV or Resume noticed – if this can be said of you (you have stayed in one firm for 6-10 years or similar), then bring this to the for front of your application, Recruiters and Employers favour such candidates.

Accuracy and relevancy to job post advertised - This is critical, if you have all or even some of the above criteria’s, don’t forget to reflect your experience and abilities in line with the post you are pursuing, all these qualities can make you an immediate winner.

However l must admit, from experience l know it takes skills and someone with a recruitment HR background to skilfully assess job seekers expertises and help them put together the ultimate industry CV /Resume to secure interviews. If you fall into this category its worth getting your CV / Resume professionally written by an expert who knows how to help you.

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Ola Philip King
http://www.articlesbase.com/resumes-articles/cv-writing-resume-writing-9-strong-qualities-to-boost-your-success-by-a-staggering-50-64048.html

I used to work for this company that in training we supposedly signed a contract not to use our rewards card under our number. I did not know that, if i did i wouldn’t have done it. I’m requesting files and its been over 2weeks now. The day i was called in the office the GM could not find the papers, thats why I’m requesting them, and found out the next day she made everyone sign that paper, which i asked my former employers if they remember signing it, they all said no. One guy dated it and she got very upset. I was let go about 2.5 weeks ago. I used the rewards card to help the company which i have been working for almost a year, while this other guy has been stealing, and they know this, was getting promoted to management. Me? I just used the card on small sells to keep up the numbers, and they know this, they saw the sells, and did not give me one chance. First time i got in trouble, never had complaints about me, and i got fired. What can i do legally? how long do i have? what should i do? I requested my files, called today to see whats going on, the lady said i have to wait for the GM to find the papers and send them off. The GM has become very corrupt and well, i feel she didn’t want to get in trouble and so sacrificed me to keep her job.

Get an attorney. Subpoena the contract. If they don’t cough one up, sue them for specific performance. ("Specific performance" means that you are compelling them, via lawsuit, to cough up the contract. Which doesn’t exist. So how can they fire you for violating a contract you didn’t sign?) You may end up getting fired for having failed to sign the contract, but possibly you could fight that too; because arguably they should have been on the ball with that and should have made sure you signed it. If they come up with a contract upon which they have put some scribble which they claim to be your signature, then we’re talking forgery.

Get an attorney, because s/he will be able to give you better advice than I can. Sorry.