I need to hire good people for my software company. I have two strategies. One is to hire only people from far away so that they are removed from their friends/family/surroundings. The idea is that they will work harder that way since they don't have a social circle here.  This is what investment banking companies do when hiring.\n\nThe other method would be to locate my office near a good university to draw potential hires from.  Most high-tech companies in Silicon Valley seem to be following this strategy, locating their companies near Stanford.\n\nHowever, I'm torn between the two choices.  Can you guys offer some input into these thoughts?
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I say Shenzhen. Yes, although Beijing is home to the top 2 universities - what you'll get is fresh out of college students - top they may be - but they have little experience. Go Shenzhen - which is much more dedicated to industry. Beijing is too government - and if your company becomes really big - you'll inevitably have to give kickbacks to government officials.
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I have been in the computer field for the past 18 years, and I can tell you that there are pros and cons. Yes, it's true that you can get a job a lot easier and quicker in the IT arena, BUT it's not a nice field to be in......you have to toil long hrs and the fact that this is an unappreciative field to be in, esp. when you are servicing the customers who are constantly pestering, whinning and on your back for anything and everything , including putting the blame on you for not doing their work, etc. The good thing is that you get to travel if an overseas company wants to hire you for a specific skillset. Money-wise is so-so, depending on your specialization. I always wanted to be in the film business when I was younger .'cos of my father's background in the movie industry BUT I never had that chance .'cos of where I lived. It would required me to go to either New York or Los Angeles or London where the film industry is mainly based, and it's impossible financially. So I don't know much about this film business except I still have a strong desire to get into it before my time is up! So go with your PASSION, not the money! Money will come later if you are good at what you do.
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They are not the best organized company in the world, that's for sure.  They tend to pay well and have good benefits, though.  My husband is slated to interview with them "sometime", although they've had his resume since September and still haven't filled the position yet.
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Hi David\nthis really depends on what you want to do with your life\nmoney really isnt everything and sales jobs are always available. like you i would be concerned as the company is not awfully well established. remember too that for more money he could be expecting a lot \nso weigh up the pros and cons carefully\ngood luck whateveer your choice
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Do some calling or visit personally high-tech firms who work with software programming and/or development.  Don't take no for an answer from a secretary.  Go to the top and talk to the president.\n\nI know some companies in Silicon Valley occasionally allow a few classes a year to receive orientation on that type of business. Of course, this happens when the time suits them.  Good luck.
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So you are completely green eh? Well, I was in the recruitment industry for years and I find it hard to beleive that the company you work for would hire you and not train you. Leads are everywhere, but unless this is a completely new business there should be a number of warm leads and contacts you wil have been assigned. If you are faltering you have to talk to your boss. ecruitment is hard, cutthroat and ultimately, you can get swept away on the idea of big money but let me tell you once you hit your targets they go up and up. Recruitment is just sales where what you sell is people. I had a lot of fun doing and was very successful - it but boy am I glad I left....Sorry....best of luck to you in your new venture...seriously talk to your boss and they should be able to give you some decent training, if they have hired you without experience then they will already know you need it!!!!
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First of all Anirudh, Really got to appreciate the parents of yours who bore such a genius.\n\nYour research paper of Non Redundant Compression, was my life time ambition, but I am glad that you already solved it. I would like to read it. If you have a copy of the paper for educational purposes you can send it to spkranthisagar@yahoo.co.in\n\nComing to your question.\nI might be a novice to answer such a question from you. I would only try to comment. Yeah big companie's policies are always not clear. Some obvious things seem to be difficult.\n\nIt may be because of the big organizations employ ordinary people like me along with smart folks like you....\n\nEvery one should be given right positions. Even if it means most of the workers in a company not even logging and programming in your main server of the organization. Big companies always tradeoff quality with productivity/money. What good of a dollar is if it does not serve a purpose.\n\nEspecially in the technology driven days...\n\nHave good day.
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When I found myself in that position, I chose to leave the position and search on my own.  It made sense for me because I found the environment to be very unpleasant, and I had sufficient savings to fund myself during the search.  In reference to "Katie's" comments above, hiring managers like that aren't looking for motivated, independent and confident people, they are looking for people who will come into a company and do as they are told.  You probably don't want to work for such people anyway.
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you have great skills. valuable too.\n\nthis is what you do:\n\n1. you jump out look around the town\n\n2. you spot a few business that sell some nice things and are making money. \n\n3. you ask if they have a web-site. some will. but not all.\n\n4. you make them a offer they can't refuse: \n\nyou: "hi sir, did u know how much money u can make from the internet (they already know!)?"\n\nsir: "oh yes! yes! sure.. but umm.. but um ye.. we're not ready for that.. we don't know where to begin.. how much does it cost to have a e-ship? $3-4k right? too much".\n\nyou:"well sir.. i'm here to help you out! I will design a whole website with yourname.com and list all ur goods ready to be shipped globally so u can make $$$$$ instantly all for freee!!!! it will be ready in a month and u won't have to pay me a penny.. all i ask in return is 20% cut out of the profit u make from this site.. good deal or what.. no risk at all!"\n\nsir:"wow really? can you do that boy? where do we begin?"\n\nyou know, there are a few programmers in silicon valley who are making $5mil+/annume just doing this.\n\ngluck
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You didn't mention if this new manager was also selling. If he is, great. Have your top sales person offer to match him sale for sale. That should embarrass him into either quitting or coming up with a more reasonable figure. Or, who knows? Maybe he is right. Either way, everyone will find out. Chances are, especially if one comes from outside of their industry, that the manager doesn't know how to sell. That is usually the case. In that case take the top salesperson's monthly average and add about 20%. I don't care what the product is cable or airplanes, that's doable. BTW, why did they hire from outside the company? Another problem might possibly be that they want people to quit that are close to collecting retirement benefits. It happens all the time.
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Well since you are a fresher I believe its a good enough company for a start.Its a Toshiba group company.Then personally I think you shudnt worry too much about how well established the company is.Once you get some experience you can always go for bigger opportunities.I am also working in the software field.So this what I think.All the best
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its all based on what you THINK is the answer.  No employer is looking for one certian thing.  I believe personally that they want someone who is well rounded - have a variety of hardware and software experience.  Also able to keep up with the ever changing technology.  It is getting more based on personalities too.  The 'normal computer geek' is quite and likes keeping to themselves,  which is understandable.  I can loose my mind sometimes talking to people about equipment because they are just so stupid about technical things.  Though if you are friendly and dont have a holy'r then thou attitude people in the company are going to be willing to work with you.  Makes you a little more valuable to the company if people actually are willing to work with you.
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That's a strange question and very poor spelling.  If you are asking if there are any companies that are hiring, the answer is yes.  If you want to know where, be more specific about where you live and what you do and you'll get more help.
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Get from behind that computer and hit the pavement. You need to approach this the old fashioned way. Go to every financial institution in your area with a resume cover letter and several references. Make your face to face mean something. come prepared for an interview that day. If you can get the application in hand finished and if you can find out the name of the person hiring just ask to speak with them when you return the app. with your other things.\nI am sure you know all of this but sometimes we get lazy and rely too much on computers to do all of the work. Good luck.
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OK, so first off, I don't think this company is your ideal home.  From here, it's hard to see why, but clearly things aren't working out.  Time to look elsewhere for work?  Yeah.\n\nBut before you go, let's get all we can out of this learning experience.  And, treat the remainder of your time there as nothing more than that.  You're now there to figure out what's up with these demotions.  Three possibilities come to mind, and whichever is true, learning more about it will help you in the future:\n1. You may have found a company with a 'sick' corporate culture.  The general atmosphere may be 'cutthroat' or just dysfunctional.  If that's true, it will be wise to recognize it, and learn how to pick up on those signals so that you don't hook up with another company that's just as bad.  Most companies are not that way, but I've worked for a couple that had some real issues!\n2. It is possible that there is something YOU are doing to rub people the wrong way.  It could be something as simple as combing your hair the wrong way, but whatever it is, figure it out before you leave.  That way, if its something that you're willing to change, it might help you develop a better working relationship in your next job.\n3. You might have just found that you're not ideally suited for this industry.  Perhaps there is something about you and retail that just don't mesh perfectly.  Again, if this is true, it should redirect your next job search into a different industry.  I can tell you that there are some industries that I'm just not as good at as others.  Focus on the things you do best, not the things that aren't your strength.\n\nOne other things strikes me.  You mentioned sending out resumes and thinking about grad school, and that you thought this might have affected your career prospects.  I'm puzzled about this.  How would they have known about these things?  If you were just chattering about it in conversation, I think this could indeed have sabotaged your prospects.  These are things that typically we don't talk about at work.  If nothing else, it can make the people who STAY feel somewhat demeaned, especially if you act like you're going somewhere better, or that you think you're too good to stay working there with them.  The point is, at some point, if you take a new job, you'll have to spread the news, but if you aren't really going, it's just demoralizing to be talking about going somewhere better all the time.\n\nAnyway, regardless of any of this, YES, it's time to look elsewhere.  Go somewhere that they'll value your ability.  Clearly, you're not getting a good connection where you are.\n\nBest of luck to you.
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The URL, you sent with your question, is rather interesting! About realities on ground, since you are actually present in the company; who else, but you should be the best judge as to your own suitability, in that environment? Additionally, consult your trusted, experienced friends, who are in the know of things.
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You could go another route and mention that in today's job market there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of corporate commitment to the employee and so you have left environments that you did not see longevity.  "It's sounds like your company is looking for commitment and I am as well.  Why don't we take a risk on each other?  I am sure neither would be disappointed."  \n\nSell yourself to them and you.  You all need to take a risk on believing in you.