Dear Hunch,
I am Victor Chupyra with Vitaver & Associates, recruiters based in Boca Raton (Florida), since 1993. I found your resume online and I believe I might have a good job for you.
My Client sent me the description below, and requested I find a Professional to deliver on it.
If you are that person, I want to submit you today.
If this job is not for you, or not at this time, I suggest you still send me your resume for upcoming opportunities that may fit your career goals and credentials more closely at http://www.vitaver.com/submission.aspx . If you know somebody who might be interested, you can still benefit from this opportunity (1).
I will personally work with you through this simple and quick application process, starting right here and now:
Position Code, Title and Location: 2161 - 0VC0 - User Interface Design Engineer - Dallas, TX
Start Date: ASAP
Additional Information: Below is all the information I have from the Client. Once I setup your interview with the Client, you will have the chance to ask them directly anything I do not include here.
About the Client:
With the increasing number of technologies and operating platforms at work and home, the Company solves the complexity of managing this technology with reliable, consistent and scalable systems. Client's award-winning products span control and automation, switching, distributed audio and video, and technology management. They are implemented worldwide in conference rooms, homes, classrooms, network operation / command centers, hotels, entertainment venues, broadcast facilities, among others.
Description/ Responsibilities:
The Company is looking for a User Interface Designer to join the software engineering team. This individual will create user interface designs for hardware device configuration, web based and desktop applications. They will also work with marketing to define usability and branding standards across products and should have a team player attitude and the ability to easily multi-task. They should also possess strong verbal and written communication, project management and organizational skills.
" Create dynamic web base interfaces utilizing HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, _javascript_ and Flex 3.0.
" Ability to create graphical user interface templates and widget designs.
" Develop User interface designs using tools such as: Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Visio
" Write user interface specification documents
" Responsible for the development activities, including planning, defining, designing, and the implementation of significant modules
" Prepare and participate in code and design reviews
" Ensure completion of coding assignments, following best practices
" Follow coding guidelines and best practices
" Participate in unit tests, reviews and troubleshooting other developer's code
" Reports status to project leadership team
Skills/Experience required:
" Bachelors degree
" 3 - 5 years experience in user interface and graphics design.
" In-depth understanding of Adobe Suite of Tools for Graphic Design and graphic file optimization
" In-depth understanding of different _javascript_/AJAX frameworks (JQuery, Prototype.js, YUI, Dojo)
" Demonstrable experience with hand-coding XHTML, DHTML, CSS and _javascript_ for enterprise level web implementations
" Must have well rounded technical understanding of application development for both the Windows desktop and the web
" Must be a creative individual & have excellent communication skills
" Ability to document user interface designs through specifications documents
" Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and meet aggressive schedules.
" Should have commercial software experience
" Human factors, usability, and software development cycle a plus
End of Description
If you feel confident with the requirement and comfortable delivering on it, please, send me your reply to all the questions below, and your resume attached to insure the quality of your introduction to this Client. A technical interview with the Client will follow as the last step.
1. Are you a US citizen?_______
2. When will you become available?
3. What is the yearly salary you expect? $ _______ per year on W2 (Fulltime Employee). Benefits and bonuses are extra and you will discuss them directly with the Client.
4. Very important: I designed this format save time and errors. Please complete the following Skill Matrix, answering each and every question with: A) number of years of your personal experience with the skill, B) your skill level on a scale from 1 to 5 (highest), and C) the last time you applied it. Please be consistent with your resume.
I.e.: Experience 4 years - Skill level 5 - Last Applied January 07
1. User interface design experience: ______years; Skill level ____Last applied: _______
2. Adobe Suite of Tools experience: ______years; Skill level ____Last applied: _______
3. Different _javascript_/AJAX frameworks (JQuery, Prototype.js, YUI, Dojo): ______years; Skill level ____Last applied: _______
4. XHTML, DHTML: ______years; Skill level ____Last applied: _______
5. CSS: ______years; Skill level ____Last applied: _______
6. Commercial software experience:______ years; Skill level ____Last applied: _______
7. What degree do you have?
* Please attach your resume as a Word document
I will handle your information in strict confidentiality and only to obtain the job you seek.
As a Recruiter, I chose my clients and requirements with you in mind. I am equally aware that you also get to choose a recruiter to find your next career move. I will work hard and dedicate my training and experience to earn your trust, and make you feel comfortable working with me in this job, while you enrich your credentials and build your career.
If you received a similar invitation or phone call to apply through another recruiter, I encourage you to consider that we have very good chances at landing you the job.
Our low overhead and nimble structure (resulting from over a decade and a half of improving our own processes), determine a lower cost for the Client, speedy and straight process, and high rate of placements.
I hope to hear from you today through your complete response and resume. My mission is to get you the job you want.
Regards,
Victor Chupyra
Staff Recruiter
Vitaver & Associates, Inc.
2385 Executive Center Drive # 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
victor@vitaver.com
Direct Voice Line: (954) 376-3317
Direct Fax Line: 866 259 2735
www.Vitaver.com
PS: This is a real opportunity with my Client; I am not wasting your time or mine.
(1) Referral Fee: please give this email to that person/s and copy me. If he/she replies to me thanks to your participation and I hire he/her, you will accomplish two things: find a good job for someone and get a referral fee directly from V&A, depending on the wage.