Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
212 Marketing Solutions Promotes Eric Recchia to Assistant Management
212 Marketing Solutions Promotes Eric Recchia to Assistant Management
212 Marketing Solutions, a leading Providence based direct marketing and sales agency, promotes Eric Recchia to Assistant Management today.
“I am honored to receive this promotion and excited for the challenge the new responsibility will bring,” says Eric Recchia, Assistant Manager, 212 Marketing.
Eric Recchia began with 212 Marketing Solutions Inc., in the New York office as an intern in sales and marketing during the summer of 2008. After attending SUNY – Cobleskill as a marketing major, Eric wanted to gain some real-world experience. After three months with the company he began work as the full-time Account Manager with responsibilities to oversee three additional employees.
In July 2009, Eric followed Andrea Atkinson, President of 212 Marketing Solutions, to Rhode Island to open the new location. Five months later Eric received his promotion and is now in charge of nearly half the staff who are responsible for producing over $10,000 in weekly revenue for the company.
212 Marketing Solutions, a leading Providence based direct marketing and sales agency, promotes Eric Recchia to Assistant Management today.
“I am honored to receive this promotion and excited for the challenge the new responsibility will bring,” says Eric Recchia, Assistant Manager, 212 Marketing.
Eric Recchia began with 212 Marketing Solutions Inc., in the New York office as an intern in sales and marketing during the summer of 2008. After attending SUNY – Cobleskill as a marketing major, Eric wanted to gain some real-world experience. After three months with the company he began work as the full-time Account Manager with responsibilities to oversee three additional employees.
In July 2009, Eric followed Andrea Atkinson, President of 212 Marketing Solutions, to Rhode Island to open the new location. Five months later Eric received his promotion and is now in charge of nearly half the staff who are responsible for producing over $10,000 in weekly revenue for the company.
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Ways to Waste Your Money During the Holidays
http://hubpages.com/hub/Ways-to-Waste-Your-Money-During-the-Holidays
Love wasting money during the holidays on gifts no one wants, disposable decorations, and overpriced toys? After conducting interviews, here are some ways you can really waste your money. But these are just the tip of the iceberg.
What are ways you think people waste money during the holidays?
Buying a gift for someone? The best way to waste your money is on clothes that they haven't specifically asked for. It will be guaranteed to sit in their closet collecting dust for years to come!
Have a teenager who loves video games? Find an educational one. After all, it is a video game, they would love one that teaches them at the same time, right? Of course! Not. Have a blast knowing that that $40 video game has been sold to a reseller for $6.
Gadgets! Who wouldn't love a new 'gadget', right? Gadgets do all sorts of things. They can open bottles, find your remote and twirl your pasta right on the spoon! Wow! Hate to break it to you, but people have survived crushing cans on their own (yes there is actually a can crusher gadget). Gadgets quickly make it on the super highway to the junk drawer.
Funny Mugs/Dog Mugs/Cat Mugs/Any Mugs - People love dog mugs. There is nothing like taking your first sip of coffee in the morning putting your mouth to a dog face on a cup. It's going in their next garage sale!
Zhu Zhu Pets - This is the toy fad of 2009. But, these $8 Zhu Zhu pet hamsters are going for up to $60 (and it isnt' even Thanksgiving!). Go ahead, spend your money on this overpriced battery operated furball. It is sure to entertain your kids for MINUTES!
Poinsettias - Poinsettias are great for decorating, right? They are hard to take care of and usually die before Christmas. On top of that they are poisonous. So, go buy them! They will dry up, cause bugs, and maybe even poison your dog (and you can spend even more on a vet bill!). Savers go with fake ones. They last for years and wont' damage the family. Maybe its my brown thumb, who knows?
Frames - Frames are great. Unfortunately most people seem to be running out of places to put them! I spoke with one person who has one shelf in a closet dedicated to frames she has received through the years and just has not had any place to put them.Most people just regift them. Maybe that is why there are so many frames given during the holidays? Hmmm...
Personal Products - You found this great acne medicine, wrinkle reducer, or weight lost system. So, you think your friend with the same problem would love it! You would be his or her knight in shining armor. They would love you for introducing you to this miracle product and their life from this day forward would be so much better. Sorry folks, you are just going to upset them and might lose a friend. So, unless you have too many, it should probably remain your secret product.
http://hubpages.com/hub/Ways-to-Waste-Your-Money-During-the-Holidays
Love wasting money during the holidays on gifts no one wants, disposable decorations, and overpriced toys? After conducting interviews, here are some ways you can really waste your money. But these are just the tip of the iceberg.
What are ways you think people waste money during the holidays?
Buying a gift for someone? The best way to waste your money is on clothes that they haven't specifically asked for. It will be guaranteed to sit in their closet collecting dust for years to come!
Have a teenager who loves video games? Find an educational one. After all, it is a video game, they would love one that teaches them at the same time, right? Of course! Not. Have a blast knowing that that $40 video game has been sold to a reseller for $6.
Gadgets! Who wouldn't love a new 'gadget', right? Gadgets do all sorts of things. They can open bottles, find your remote and twirl your pasta right on the spoon! Wow! Hate to break it to you, but people have survived crushing cans on their own (yes there is actually a can crusher gadget). Gadgets quickly make it on the super highway to the junk drawer.
Funny Mugs/Dog Mugs/Cat Mugs/Any Mugs - People love dog mugs. There is nothing like taking your first sip of coffee in the morning putting your mouth to a dog face on a cup. It's going in their next garage sale!
Zhu Zhu Pets - This is the toy fad of 2009. But, these $8 Zhu Zhu pet hamsters are going for up to $60 (and it isnt' even Thanksgiving!). Go ahead, spend your money on this overpriced battery operated furball. It is sure to entertain your kids for MINUTES!
Poinsettias - Poinsettias are great for decorating, right? They are hard to take care of and usually die before Christmas. On top of that they are poisonous. So, go buy them! They will dry up, cause bugs, and maybe even poison your dog (and you can spend even more on a vet bill!). Savers go with fake ones. They last for years and wont' damage the family. Maybe its my brown thumb, who knows?
Frames - Frames are great. Unfortunately most people seem to be running out of places to put them! I spoke with one person who has one shelf in a closet dedicated to frames she has received through the years and just has not had any place to put them.Most people just regift them. Maybe that is why there are so many frames given during the holidays? Hmmm...
Personal Products - You found this great acne medicine, wrinkle reducer, or weight lost system. So, you think your friend with the same problem would love it! You would be his or her knight in shining armor. They would love you for introducing you to this miracle product and their life from this day forward would be so much better. Sorry folks, you are just going to upset them and might lose a friend. So, unless you have too many, it should probably remain your secret product.
212 Inc. Gives Back for the Holidays
212, Inc. recently participated in the Woonsocket Adapt-A-Family charity by raising money to provided two families in Rhode Island with gifts for the holiday season. This year, the Woonsocket Adapt-A-Family program supplied 2,311 children in 1,118 families gifts of toys and clothes.
After high success in November and December, 212 decided to give back to the community by sponsoring two local Rhode Island families with a total of four children. 212 collected donations from its employees to raise money to buy new clothes and toys for the children.
“It was wonderful to see how eager everyone was to help,” said Andrea Atkinson, President, 212, Inc. “We are all happy we could provide for people in our own community and help make the holiday season better.”
Adopt-A-Family, Inc., was started by a group of volunteers and has been a favorite local charity in the Northern Rhode Island area since its inception. Its mission is to provide gifts of clothes and toys to children of needy families in Woonsocket. The agency is an independent privately funded, non-profit organization founded in 1983.
ABOUT 212
212, Inc., is a leading Providence based direct marketing and sales agency focused on meeting the needs of its fortune 500 clients. Recently relocated to Rhode Island, 212 has experienced a 60% increase in growth.
After high success in November and December, 212 decided to give back to the community by sponsoring two local Rhode Island families with a total of four children. 212 collected donations from its employees to raise money to buy new clothes and toys for the children.
“It was wonderful to see how eager everyone was to help,” said Andrea Atkinson, President, 212, Inc. “We are all happy we could provide for people in our own community and help make the holiday season better.”
Adopt-A-Family, Inc., was started by a group of volunteers and has been a favorite local charity in the Northern Rhode Island area since its inception. Its mission is to provide gifts of clothes and toys to children of needy families in Woonsocket. The agency is an independent privately funded, non-profit organization founded in 1983.
ABOUT 212
212, Inc., is a leading Providence based direct marketing and sales agency focused on meeting the needs of its fortune 500 clients. Recently relocated to Rhode Island, 212 has experienced a 60% increase in growth.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
212, Inc. continues Growth despite Economic Downturn
Unemployment rates are higher than most U.S. Citizens have seen in their lifetime. Nestled in the Northeast, Rhode Island is facing the third highest rates according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, capping out November with 12.9% of the population jobless.
Despite high unemployment rates, 212, Inc. is experiencing explosive growth and currently hiring to staff massive increases requested from its Fortune 50 client base. Particularly, staffing will be for a Management Trainee position.
212, Inc. has reached into the community to look for a wide range of candidates to fill immediate openings; from people new to the job market to people who are looking for a career change.
212's ability to continue to grow stems from success it achieved in the New York and Rhode Island area. Rated amongst the top of Brown-Wilson Group/Datamonitor’s “The Black Book of Outsourcing’’ 2009 annual survey, 212, Inc. was an integral part in earning the award for Overall Client Satisfaction.
212, Inc. is dedicated to increasing opportunities for their clients as well as their associates, and are looking hiring now to train managers for additional markets in 2010.
The entry-level training program 212, Inc. provides is second-to-none, including digital interactive training specially designed for their current marketing platform to in-person client presentations with on the spot coaching.
All candidates looking for entry-level training in the field of Marketing are encouraged to apply. Resumes should be posted in the body of an email (not as attachments) and sent to hr@212marketingsolutions.com.
About 212
Specializing in face-to-face customer retention, new customer acquisitions and company branding, 212, Inc. achieves its client’s goals through personalized presentations for potential clientele and existing ones.
Despite high unemployment rates, 212, Inc. is experiencing explosive growth and currently hiring to staff massive increases requested from its Fortune 50 client base. Particularly, staffing will be for a Management Trainee position.
212, Inc. has reached into the community to look for a wide range of candidates to fill immediate openings; from people new to the job market to people who are looking for a career change.
212's ability to continue to grow stems from success it achieved in the New York and Rhode Island area. Rated amongst the top of Brown-Wilson Group/Datamonitor’s “The Black Book of Outsourcing’’ 2009 annual survey, 212, Inc. was an integral part in earning the award for Overall Client Satisfaction.
212, Inc. is dedicated to increasing opportunities for their clients as well as their associates, and are looking hiring now to train managers for additional markets in 2010.
The entry-level training program 212, Inc. provides is second-to-none, including digital interactive training specially designed for their current marketing platform to in-person client presentations with on the spot coaching.
All candidates looking for entry-level training in the field of Marketing are encouraged to apply. Resumes should be posted in the body of an email (not as attachments) and sent to hr@212marketingsolutions.com.
About 212
Specializing in face-to-face customer retention, new customer acquisitions and company branding, 212, Inc. achieves its client’s goals through personalized presentations for potential clientele and existing ones.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Entry Level Marketing Jobs
Looking for energetic individuals for our Entry Level Marketing and sales positions!!! Full-Time and internship opportunities!! Great opportunity for May Graduates and Internships.212 is hiring for marketing opportunities to represent large telecommunications brand.
Responsibilities:
•Meet with potential customers
•Track local market trends for reporting to client
•Staff promotional events Requirements:
•Professional demeanor
•Outgoing, Social personality
•Ability to work in Team environment and on own under deadlines
This position is ideal for someone who wants experience over the summer and/or the option of staying on full-time with the possibility for advancement. We are an energetic, passionate, competitive group looking to hire someone with similar ambitions.
Individuals with interest or experience in the following areas are encouraged apply:
Public relations, human resources, business administration, business management, leadership, communications, entrepreneurship, advertising, military.If you are looking to start a career in marketing then 212 is the place for you. We pride ourselves in providing opportunity for growth, both financial and personal, to all of our employees. Compensation on pay for performance basis. No experience is necessary as we are willing to train all of our entry level candidates!
Responsibilities:
•Meet with potential customers
•Track local market trends for reporting to client
•Staff promotional events Requirements:
•Professional demeanor
•Outgoing, Social personality
•Ability to work in Team environment and on own under deadlines
This position is ideal for someone who wants experience over the summer and/or the option of staying on full-time with the possibility for advancement. We are an energetic, passionate, competitive group looking to hire someone with similar ambitions.
Individuals with interest or experience in the following areas are encouraged apply:
Public relations, human resources, business administration, business management, leadership, communications, entrepreneurship, advertising, military.If you are looking to start a career in marketing then 212 is the place for you. We pride ourselves in providing opportunity for growth, both financial and personal, to all of our employees. Compensation on pay for performance basis. No experience is necessary as we are willing to train all of our entry level candidates!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Standing out in a Tough Job Market
Standing out in a Tough Job Market
Any employer recruiting right now will tell you, one job posting equates to around 100 resumes flooding your inbox. So how can you stand out? What will grab an employer’s attention?
1. Make sure your file can be opened. I would be willing to bet that most places do have Microsoft, but just in case save your resume in .rtf. I know my new laptop is equipped with Vista and word 2007, but I have yet to upgrade all the computers of the office…
2. Have a professional email. It’s hard for me to take someone seriously if their email looks like something that should have been sent to my spam mail. Your_name@gmail.com is a good start.
2. Keep your resume simple and efficient. One page is about all that can keep my attention – this is especially important for someone who has just graduated or has had a wide variety of experience. Employer’s look for transferable skills, so list relevant work experience. Showcase the skills you have that an employer would find valuable to their specific field.
4. Proof Read. Don’t rely on spell check alone – it doesn’t have an option for “does this sound intelligent.” Reread and reread and have everyone you know read.
5. Key words and design. Many employers or staffing agency’s pull resumes into a database. If you are applying to a job that has a list of qualifications and responsibilities try using the same language to describe your past accomplishments. Your contact information should be together at the top so a “grabber” tool can easily file all of your information.
Should I send a cover letter?
My opinion? Yes. A cover letter lets me know that someone has done some research on the company and wants to be noticed. It should be kept simple, but supply a good introduction and highlight why you and the employer would specifically be a match. If you are applying for something outside your past experience or education or you are relocating, this is where I would give the explanation.
There are plenty of resources online for writing resumes and cover letters for all levels of experience and industries. It’s hard enough if you don’t have a ton of experience or educational background, so don’t catch yourself getting disqualified for something simple and controllable.
Any employer recruiting right now will tell you, one job posting equates to around 100 resumes flooding your inbox. So how can you stand out? What will grab an employer’s attention?
1. Make sure your file can be opened. I would be willing to bet that most places do have Microsoft, but just in case save your resume in .rtf. I know my new laptop is equipped with Vista and word 2007, but I have yet to upgrade all the computers of the office…
2. Have a professional email. It’s hard for me to take someone seriously if their email looks like something that should have been sent to my spam mail. Your_name@gmail.com is a good start.
2. Keep your resume simple and efficient. One page is about all that can keep my attention – this is especially important for someone who has just graduated or has had a wide variety of experience. Employer’s look for transferable skills, so list relevant work experience. Showcase the skills you have that an employer would find valuable to their specific field.
4. Proof Read. Don’t rely on spell check alone – it doesn’t have an option for “does this sound intelligent.” Reread and reread and have everyone you know read.
5. Key words and design. Many employers or staffing agency’s pull resumes into a database. If you are applying to a job that has a list of qualifications and responsibilities try using the same language to describe your past accomplishments. Your contact information should be together at the top so a “grabber” tool can easily file all of your information.
Should I send a cover letter?
My opinion? Yes. A cover letter lets me know that someone has done some research on the company and wants to be noticed. It should be kept simple, but supply a good introduction and highlight why you and the employer would specifically be a match. If you are applying for something outside your past experience or education or you are relocating, this is where I would give the explanation.
There are plenty of resources online for writing resumes and cover letters for all levels of experience and industries. It’s hard enough if you don’t have a ton of experience or educational background, so don’t catch yourself getting disqualified for something simple and controllable.
May Grads 2009 - is there hope?
Jobs for May Grads 2009
For many May grads this year the excitement, pride, and celebration of finally finishing has been smeared with anxiety and trepidation due to the lovely state of our economy.
As a small business owner, I have had the pleasure of interviewing some of these May grads for my Entry Level positions. I have asked most all of them how they feel about competing with the umpteen May grads of 2009 and of course all the others that have recently been forced to find new careers. Their answers for the most part include some description of being scared out of their minds…
So what is the answer to finding employment as an individual graduating in a recession?
Find something that will get your foot in an industry. It might not include all the glamorous projects you had hoped for as a freshman, but it’s something that you can learn from – its FREE education! I personally would rather be an assistant to someone who has the job I want then work at the local coffee shop because my dream job wasn’t hiring.
Open your mind. Look into industries you hadn’t originally considered. Sales shouldn’t be a four letter word to college grads anymore. Sales positions are always in demand and can provide good income if you have some personality.
Summer work. I know it isn’t as exciting, but taking a summer hourly wage position could give you the money to pay the bills – and the time to freelance or volunteer! Look for some temp work to ease your mind this summer and give your free time to something that will help build your resume. I’m sure any company out there could use free writing, graphic design, or coordination.
Ask for advice. Ask family members or people you know who are doing well for themselves about the industry they are in and how they got started. I would, however, beware of the advice encouraging you to travel or rush back into school – this tends to be an easier decision, but will increase your debt and when you are done who’s to say the economy will be any better…
Finally, my message to May grads this year is: Relax. Despite what people have told you, your first job out of college does not determine your future. According to the US dept. of Labor, the average tenure at a position for an adult between 25 and 34 is only 2 years. Meaning, recession or not, you will have multiple jobs in your life. Gain some experience and try to enjoy it!
For many May grads this year the excitement, pride, and celebration of finally finishing has been smeared with anxiety and trepidation due to the lovely state of our economy.
As a small business owner, I have had the pleasure of interviewing some of these May grads for my Entry Level positions. I have asked most all of them how they feel about competing with the umpteen May grads of 2009 and of course all the others that have recently been forced to find new careers. Their answers for the most part include some description of being scared out of their minds…
So what is the answer to finding employment as an individual graduating in a recession?
Find something that will get your foot in an industry. It might not include all the glamorous projects you had hoped for as a freshman, but it’s something that you can learn from – its FREE education! I personally would rather be an assistant to someone who has the job I want then work at the local coffee shop because my dream job wasn’t hiring.
Open your mind. Look into industries you hadn’t originally considered. Sales shouldn’t be a four letter word to college grads anymore. Sales positions are always in demand and can provide good income if you have some personality.
Summer work. I know it isn’t as exciting, but taking a summer hourly wage position could give you the money to pay the bills – and the time to freelance or volunteer! Look for some temp work to ease your mind this summer and give your free time to something that will help build your resume. I’m sure any company out there could use free writing, graphic design, or coordination.
Ask for advice. Ask family members or people you know who are doing well for themselves about the industry they are in and how they got started. I would, however, beware of the advice encouraging you to travel or rush back into school – this tends to be an easier decision, but will increase your debt and when you are done who’s to say the economy will be any better…
Finally, my message to May grads this year is: Relax. Despite what people have told you, your first job out of college does not determine your future. According to the US dept. of Labor, the average tenure at a position for an adult between 25 and 34 is only 2 years. Meaning, recession or not, you will have multiple jobs in your life. Gain some experience and try to enjoy it!
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