How many of us have a 40-hour work week at our current job? Wow, check out the lack of hands going up at that question! Well, everyone can stop laughing. Looks like we’re not alone. According to the December 2006 Harvard Business Review, it’s estimated that 1.7 million Americans have “extreme jobs.” An “extreme job” is defined as “high pressure positions that require 70 hours or more a week.”
Geez! All us accountants are “extreme”?!? And we all thought that 70+ hour work weeks was called “tax season” and are what it took to get recognized, promoted, etc.
Doesn’t it have a nice ring to it, though? “Extreme jobs.” Seems the United States is a culture that thrives on “extreme” everything – from TV shows (Extreme Makeover – Home Edition) to sports (extreme Frisbee, anyone?), if it’s “extreme” – Americans embrace it.
But why do we continue to do it – even after the promotions, raises, recognition? Why are there those of us who feel the need to work 70, 80, 90 hours a week after the raises push compensation packages into the 6 figure range – placing them in the top 6% of American salary earners?
For most people, it’s just their personalities. Most accountants are Type A people. To quote Sir John Gielgud in Arthur, “It’s what I live for…” Others, it’s the trill of working excessively long hours. Yeah, some do find a thrill here that others (myself included) just don’t see. And, I’m sure, many find those increasingly larger paychecks very alluring! The Harvard study shows the majority of these “extreme” employees love it. Yep, they claim that there doesn’t appear to be too much employee resentment (notice there’s no mention of the family’s reactions to these long hours.)
Now, I’m not going to question the choices made by “extremers.” Having spent almost 15 years in accounting and finance, I’ve been “extreme.” Of course, my husband and children will be the first ones to tell you how much they hated it. Long hours in the office, coupled with constant cell phone calls during dinner and e-mails all weekend tend to make even the most supportive families resentful.
Of course, I didn’t see how bad this all was until I was grocery shopping at 7:00am on a Saturday (because I just didn’t have any other free time) while discussing monthly and quarterly P&L statements with the president of my company.
Not too long after this did I begin to realize how wrong it all was. Yes, the money, power, and prestige were nice. But at what cost? I was constantly breaking out in hives (from the stress), I was pushing family obligations to the back burner (come on – grocery shopping at 7:00 am on a SATURDAY?!), I was hardly seeing my kids (and boy did they let me know it!), and my husband joking about talking more to my office’s receptionists than with me. Yes, I was in full-blown burnout.
At the time, we were renting a house in a very ritzy suburb of New York City (Greenwich, CT) and knew we couldn’t afford to stay if I wasn’t going to continue to be an “extreme” employee. Three months later, we moved into an incredible house in a very middle class suburb of Cleveland, OH – Mentor, where I actually spent the bulk of my childhood. Not only did our mortgage become one-third of what we were paying for rent, I could finally wind down my “extremeness.” Granted, I still work 60 + hours a week, but it’s on my terms. I own my own executive recruiting firm. There is no one to complain that I’m taking a half-day off, to help with my older two daughters’ classrooms. And if I choose to take an hour off and attend a tea party hosted by my 4 year old daughter, who’s going to yell? And if my 19 month old daughter is having a rough night sleeping, there’s no “tsk tsk” from other “extremers” because I’m not starting to work until 9:00am.
A lot of companies are trying to combat “extreme employee burnout.” That’s why more and more firms every day are offering concierge-style services, like dry cleaning pick up and delivery, on site child care, and massage therapists on salary. They are hoping these incredible employees won’t do what I did back in 2004 – burn out and run away like the wind. It’s because these companies are now listening to their human resource managers. These managers know that it’s increasingly difficult to replace an “extreme” employee. Let’s be realistic here – how many new employees are going to devote themselves to an organization knowing that the previous employee hit burnout and fled? Companies are forcing employees to utilize their vacations. Some firms even occasionally cover the costs for a spouse to go along on certain business trips. And we’ve all seen the upswing in telecommuting and flextime.
Would all these perks have encouraged me to stay at my old position? Probably not. While I loved my job (and the two offices that came with it – one a corner office on Park Avenue in the Upper West Side of NYC and the other, a waterfront office in Greenwich, CT), enjoyed working with my coworkers (some of the hardest working people I have ever met), and the pleasure of working for one of the most brilliant minds around, none of this could ever make up for the looks of relief and gratitude on my family’s faces when they realized that they really did come first.
Plus, there’s a lot to be said for not breaking out in hives during the past three years!
- Comments welcome.
Mary Stewart McGovern
President
Stewart McGovern Enterprises
http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/
*****Check out Mary's new ebook, I've Graduated from College. Now What? Or, How to Go About Starting Your Career and Not Finding Just Another JOB. Now available for purchase on our website, http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/!
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Spice up your Wardrobe with Prints
Okay, I admit... I'm stealing this from my friend, Kristen Kaleal's blog. BUT for the fashion-challenged of us (myself included), this should be considered Fashion 101!
Enjoy!
- Mary Stewart McGovern
President
Stewart McGovern Enterprises
http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/
*****Check out Mary's new ebook, I've Graduated from College. Now What? Or, How to Go About Starting Your Career and Not Finding Just Another JOB. Now available for purchase on our website, http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/!
Spice up your Wardrobe
with Prints
By Kristen Kaleal
A couple of years ago, I realized how blasé my wardrobe had become. I had precious few patterns in my closet, but those that I had, I wore quite often.
Several patterns I didn't feel were "right" and they quickly wrote their own ticket out of my closet. I looked at the patterns I wore the most to see what they all had in common and tried to figure out why I felt great and looked good in them.
I realized all the patterns shared one trait - they all contained beige or yellow. They worked with my coloring because I am a champagne blonde. It's all about harmony - my hair color was repeated in the patterns I wore.
I started using this new tactic, and you know what? I started buying (and more importantly, wearing) interesting patterns! My closet isn't boring anymore!!
Most of us appreciate a rule of thumb so we are assured that what we buy will look great on us. Fortunately, this concept works for everyone - whether male or female, and regardless of hair color - brown, red, black, gray, or blonde.
A pattern will generally work on you if your hair color is repeated in it. I think that's why leopard print is perpetually 'in'. It contains so many of our hair colors - blonde, light and dark brown, white, and black. And redheads can wear it because it's in their color palette!
A few more tricks for wearing prints:
The 80/20 Rule
This is for anyone who has attended one of my color events. For best results, when you buy prints, make sure 80% of the colors in the print are from your own palette. The other 20% can be any color in the spectrum. Remember, it's all about creating harmony!
Filling Your Closet
The easiest way to incorporate prints is to use the following list in descending order:
Stripes
Plaids
Checks
Dots
Abstracts
Florals*
*A quick note - be careful with florals in the professional world - they can undermine your credibility
Mimic your face and body shape
If your facial features are on the angular side with dramatic high cheekbones, a square jawline, or thin lips, and you are tall and/or slender, opt for bold, geometric patterns.
If you have softer features and are more curvy, choose soft or rounded prints, like paisley, swirls, and abstract florals.
A mishmash of prints from my very own closet:
clothes, bags, shoes, scarves
As you can see, I'm on the softer, curvier side, so I select patterns that are more rounded, leafy, or swirly - nothing too angular or with hard edges.
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Mixing Patterns
Guys do it all the time - a pinstripe suit, striped shirt, polka dot tie. Women, on the other hand, are generally afraid to mix patterns for fear of looking silly, I suppose. I do it quite a bit and I can assure you I don't look silly. I will pair striped or plaid pants with abstract print shirts or jackets.
There are a few tricks to making this look work:
Don't combine more than 2 patterns - unless you are going for a very fashion forward look
Items must have at least 2 colors in common
Make sure the prints are different proportions - for instance, herringbone (a very tight pattern) and a large print brocade jacket can work well together if you follow all the other rules
Mixing patterns mandates toned-down accessories
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Kristen Kaleal is an image consultant and corporate speaker. She is the style and image expert for ClevelandWomen.com and can be reached at (440) 742-0385 or kristen@ClevelandWomen.com.
Enjoy!
- Mary Stewart McGovern
President
Stewart McGovern Enterprises
http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/
*****Check out Mary's new ebook, I've Graduated from College. Now What? Or, How to Go About Starting Your Career and Not Finding Just Another JOB. Now available for purchase on our website, http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/!
Spice up your Wardrobe
with Prints
By Kristen Kaleal
A couple of years ago, I realized how blasé my wardrobe had become. I had precious few patterns in my closet, but those that I had, I wore quite often.
Several patterns I didn't feel were "right" and they quickly wrote their own ticket out of my closet. I looked at the patterns I wore the most to see what they all had in common and tried to figure out why I felt great and looked good in them.
I realized all the patterns shared one trait - they all contained beige or yellow. They worked with my coloring because I am a champagne blonde. It's all about harmony - my hair color was repeated in the patterns I wore.
I started using this new tactic, and you know what? I started buying (and more importantly, wearing) interesting patterns! My closet isn't boring anymore!!
Most of us appreciate a rule of thumb so we are assured that what we buy will look great on us. Fortunately, this concept works for everyone - whether male or female, and regardless of hair color - brown, red, black, gray, or blonde.
A pattern will generally work on you if your hair color is repeated in it. I think that's why leopard print is perpetually 'in'. It contains so many of our hair colors - blonde, light and dark brown, white, and black. And redheads can wear it because it's in their color palette!
A few more tricks for wearing prints:
The 80/20 Rule
This is for anyone who has attended one of my color events. For best results, when you buy prints, make sure 80% of the colors in the print are from your own palette. The other 20% can be any color in the spectrum. Remember, it's all about creating harmony!
Filling Your Closet
The easiest way to incorporate prints is to use the following list in descending order:
Stripes
Plaids
Checks
Dots
Abstracts
Florals*
*A quick note - be careful with florals in the professional world - they can undermine your credibility
Mimic your face and body shape
If your facial features are on the angular side with dramatic high cheekbones, a square jawline, or thin lips, and you are tall and/or slender, opt for bold, geometric patterns.
If you have softer features and are more curvy, choose soft or rounded prints, like paisley, swirls, and abstract florals.
A mishmash of prints from my very own closet:
clothes, bags, shoes, scarves
As you can see, I'm on the softer, curvier side, so I select patterns that are more rounded, leafy, or swirly - nothing too angular or with hard edges.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mixing Patterns
Guys do it all the time - a pinstripe suit, striped shirt, polka dot tie. Women, on the other hand, are generally afraid to mix patterns for fear of looking silly, I suppose. I do it quite a bit and I can assure you I don't look silly. I will pair striped or plaid pants with abstract print shirts or jackets.
There are a few tricks to making this look work:
Don't combine more than 2 patterns - unless you are going for a very fashion forward look
Items must have at least 2 colors in common
Make sure the prints are different proportions - for instance, herringbone (a very tight pattern) and a large print brocade jacket can work well together if you follow all the other rules
Mixing patterns mandates toned-down accessories
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kristen Kaleal is an image consultant and corporate speaker. She is the style and image expert for ClevelandWomen.com and can be reached at (440) 742-0385 or kristen@ClevelandWomen.com.
Wardrobe Mixology
Yep, more stuff "stolen" from Kristen's latest newsletter. Great stuff for those of us who live in black clothes (although, today I took a break from my "uniform" and am wearing an off-white top with off-white pants with various shades of blue pinstripes.)
Enjoy!
Mary Stewart McGovern
President
Stewart McGovern Enterprises
http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/
*****Check out Mary's new ebook, I've Graduated from College. Now What? Or, How to Go About Starting Your Career and Not Finding Just Another JOB. Now available for purchase on our website, http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/!
One of the most frequent challenges facing my female clients, as one of the most popular questions I am asked, is about how to make one's wardrobe more interesting. For some women, clothes are simply utilitarian and serve a purely functional purpose. These may be the women who have way too many pairs of jeans or call black pants their most valuable fashion asset. Or they may simply be stuck in a style rut – never varying their standard look. People always know what to expect from them – whether it's a twinset, T-shirt, or even fancy shoes. They may fear that they have become too boring and predictable.
If you're one of those women who routinely plays it safe, but feels uninteresting and knows she is missing out on something, it's time to add some fun to your wardrobe.
And if you're one of those who is routinely fabulous, there is a way to take your fabulosity to the next level.
I get a lot of comments about the way I dress. When women say, "I could never put that kind of an outfit together – how do you know it's all going to work together when you put it on?" My secrets? Start by only buying clothes you love. Dress in what expresses your mood.
And throw them a curve.
Color and pattern not only communicate our feelings to the world, but they can also have an immediate effect on our own mood!
For more of my secrets for wearing patterns, click here.
Here's how to use this little guide:
We have our BASICS – our base garments. The vodka of our wardrobe. The pieces that can be construed as a little boring if we aren't careful. But if we don't have these pieces, then our wardrobe has no solid foundation and we may either end up looking like we have no clue about how to put an outfit together.
Next, add a SHOT. This is if you're a typically uninteresting dresser, or if you feel like you're missing something. Go for a quick shot of something unanticipated. A bright teal blouse. Red pumps. Zebra print bag.
And if you're a little more daring, throw in a TWIST of the truly unexpected (maybe even over the top) to the outfit. Something that says "WOW". An item that truly sings. A piece that no one saw coming, but makes people stand up, take notice, and tells them that you know exactly what you're doing, stylishly speaking.
Here are a few examples from my own closet:
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1)
BASICS – Gray jacket, black pants (boring!)
SHOT – Bright red shirt
TWIST – Gold bag and leopard print shoes.
Cool colors and warm colors can go together beautifully.
2)
BASICS – White denim jacket
SHOT – Here, the base garment is the shot – an orange T-shirt and cotton skirt
TWIST – Accessories! Both the necklace and bag had the same colors in them, so I simply pulled out the teal from both and selected patent teal slingbacks.
Casually elegant!
..
3)
BASICS – Dark wash jeans
SHOT – Lemon yellow twinset
TWIST – Red ballet flats and red polka dot tote
I put this together in 2 minutes one day! Looked like I had actually put a lot of thought into it.
4)
BASICS – White pants with black pinstripe
SHOT – Black patterned top, gold shoes
TWIST – The straw bag adds another layer to this outfit. Playing with texture can be fun.
Interesting, but conservative. Great for business casual.
Here are 3 rules for adding color and pattern into your own wardrobe!
1. Have a color palette you shop within. When you find pieces like purses, shoes or necklaces that incorporate a lot of the colors you wear, buy them!
2. Buy items together. If you pick up a pair of great looking royal patent slides, pick up a top that matches them as well as a bracelet or necklace, perhaps. It's not the idea that you will wear all of these items at one time – don't be "matchy-matchy" – the idea is that you have the option to wear a couple of them at a time to look put together. It does an amazing job of curing "I have nothing to wear" syndrome. Trust me on this.
3. Use RESTRAINT. I say this very seriously. There is a fine line between being enjoying color, pattern and accessories and being a fashion victim. Use the rule of two. Wear a maximum of two patterns. Repeat an accent color only twice. Two colors in your outfit gives you a better basis to add interesting accessories.
Of course, rules are meant to be broken, but having the basic knowledge will take your wardrobe to that next level, help you be more daring, and truly enjoy getting dressed and have fun with your clothes.
Isn't that really what it's all about?
Kristen Kaleal is an image consultant and corporate speaker. She is the style and image expert for ClevelandWomen.com and can be reached at (440) 742-0385 or kristen@kkimagedesign.com.
Enjoy!
Mary Stewart McGovern
President
Stewart McGovern Enterprises
http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/
*****Check out Mary's new ebook, I've Graduated from College. Now What? Or, How to Go About Starting Your Career and Not Finding Just Another JOB. Now available for purchase on our website, http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/!
One of the most frequent challenges facing my female clients, as one of the most popular questions I am asked, is about how to make one's wardrobe more interesting. For some women, clothes are simply utilitarian and serve a purely functional purpose. These may be the women who have way too many pairs of jeans or call black pants their most valuable fashion asset. Or they may simply be stuck in a style rut – never varying their standard look. People always know what to expect from them – whether it's a twinset, T-shirt, or even fancy shoes. They may fear that they have become too boring and predictable.
If you're one of those women who routinely plays it safe, but feels uninteresting and knows she is missing out on something, it's time to add some fun to your wardrobe.
And if you're one of those who is routinely fabulous, there is a way to take your fabulosity to the next level.
I get a lot of comments about the way I dress. When women say, "I could never put that kind of an outfit together – how do you know it's all going to work together when you put it on?" My secrets? Start by only buying clothes you love. Dress in what expresses your mood.
And throw them a curve.
Color and pattern not only communicate our feelings to the world, but they can also have an immediate effect on our own mood!
For more of my secrets for wearing patterns, click here.
Here's how to use this little guide:
We have our BASICS – our base garments. The vodka of our wardrobe. The pieces that can be construed as a little boring if we aren't careful. But if we don't have these pieces, then our wardrobe has no solid foundation and we may either end up looking like we have no clue about how to put an outfit together.
Next, add a SHOT. This is if you're a typically uninteresting dresser, or if you feel like you're missing something. Go for a quick shot of something unanticipated. A bright teal blouse. Red pumps. Zebra print bag.
And if you're a little more daring, throw in a TWIST of the truly unexpected (maybe even over the top) to the outfit. Something that says "WOW". An item that truly sings. A piece that no one saw coming, but makes people stand up, take notice, and tells them that you know exactly what you're doing, stylishly speaking.
Here are a few examples from my own closet:
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..
1)
BASICS – Gray jacket, black pants (boring!)
SHOT – Bright red shirt
TWIST – Gold bag and leopard print shoes.
Cool colors and warm colors can go together beautifully.
2)
BASICS – White denim jacket
SHOT – Here, the base garment is the shot – an orange T-shirt and cotton skirt
TWIST – Accessories! Both the necklace and bag had the same colors in them, so I simply pulled out the teal from both and selected patent teal slingbacks.
Casually elegant!
..
3)
BASICS – Dark wash jeans
SHOT – Lemon yellow twinset
TWIST – Red ballet flats and red polka dot tote
I put this together in 2 minutes one day! Looked like I had actually put a lot of thought into it.
4)
BASICS – White pants with black pinstripe
SHOT – Black patterned top, gold shoes
TWIST – The straw bag adds another layer to this outfit. Playing with texture can be fun.
Interesting, but conservative. Great for business casual.
Here are 3 rules for adding color and pattern into your own wardrobe!
1. Have a color palette you shop within. When you find pieces like purses, shoes or necklaces that incorporate a lot of the colors you wear, buy them!
2. Buy items together. If you pick up a pair of great looking royal patent slides, pick up a top that matches them as well as a bracelet or necklace, perhaps. It's not the idea that you will wear all of these items at one time – don't be "matchy-matchy" – the idea is that you have the option to wear a couple of them at a time to look put together. It does an amazing job of curing "I have nothing to wear" syndrome. Trust me on this.
3. Use RESTRAINT. I say this very seriously. There is a fine line between being enjoying color, pattern and accessories and being a fashion victim. Use the rule of two. Wear a maximum of two patterns. Repeat an accent color only twice. Two colors in your outfit gives you a better basis to add interesting accessories.
Of course, rules are meant to be broken, but having the basic knowledge will take your wardrobe to that next level, help you be more daring, and truly enjoy getting dressed and have fun with your clothes.
Isn't that really what it's all about?
Kristen Kaleal is an image consultant and corporate speaker. She is the style and image expert for ClevelandWomen.com and can be reached at (440) 742-0385 or kristen@kkimagedesign.com.
Position Available: Senior Information Technology Auditor - Cleveland, OH
A colleague of mine has a client in Cleveland looking for a SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDITOR. Below is the job description. If you feel you would be a good match, please email your resume immediately to resume@stewartmcgovern.com for consideration.
Responsibilities:
Participate in the development of recommendations and remediation of reported control weaknesses within the IT area. This position requires a versatile individual who must be action-oriented, decisive, and who can get to the heart of a problem. Responsibilities: • Develop IT audit programs, program steps, and /or tests to meet audit objectives • Conduct IT audits and identify and document risks and controls. • Train, assist, and review work of other IT auditors • Assist in the conduct of audits and examinations by external auditors and regulatory examiners. • Communicate audit findings to IT management.
Skills Desired:
• Big 4 background experience a plus. • Individuals applying must possess strong leadership abilities, organizational, and analytical skills. • Must be a critical thinker, and be able to think "outside the box" while fully understanding the critical nature of audit process flow. • Knowledge of information technology, and internal controls are essential, as well as fundamental knowledge of auditing concepts. • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Education Notes:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting or Finance. • One or more of the following Certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, CBA, CRP, or CISA.
Experience Notes:
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as an Internal Auditor in either a financial institution or a public accounting firm.
Salary:
Salary - $80,000 - $90,000 (with some profit sharing)
Responsibilities:
Participate in the development of recommendations and remediation of reported control weaknesses within the IT area. This position requires a versatile individual who must be action-oriented, decisive, and who can get to the heart of a problem. Responsibilities: • Develop IT audit programs, program steps, and /or tests to meet audit objectives • Conduct IT audits and identify and document risks and controls. • Train, assist, and review work of other IT auditors • Assist in the conduct of audits and examinations by external auditors and regulatory examiners. • Communicate audit findings to IT management.
Skills Desired:
• Big 4 background experience a plus. • Individuals applying must possess strong leadership abilities, organizational, and analytical skills. • Must be a critical thinker, and be able to think "outside the box" while fully understanding the critical nature of audit process flow. • Knowledge of information technology, and internal controls are essential, as well as fundamental knowledge of auditing concepts. • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Education Notes:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting or Finance. • One or more of the following Certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, CBA, CRP, or CISA.
Experience Notes:
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as an Internal Auditor in either a financial institution or a public accounting firm.
Salary:
Salary - $80,000 - $90,000 (with some profit sharing)
Job Title: IT Corporate Auditor - Akron, OH
A colleague of mine has a client in Akron looking for an IT CORPORATE AUDITOR. Below is the job description. If you feel you would be a good match, please email your resume immediately to resume@stewartmcgovern.com for consideration.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure that adequate controls are maintained and to provide the production of quality EDP reports and the protection of data stored or transported in magnetic or electronic form.
• Audits and reviews will be performed as directed by Senior Management in the examination and evaluation of effectiveness of the organization's systems of internal controls and the quality of performance of assigned responsibilities and safeguarding of Company Assets.
Skills Desired:
• Excellent understanding of concepts related to information systems audit as it relates to mainframe, UNIX, networking, Oracle Lawson, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, computer operations, information security, firewalls, electronic commerce, network security, database management systems, program change controls and project management standard practices.
• Familiarity with Information Systems, Accounting and control practices as well as possess a broad understanding of business operations, analytical techniques and professional standards.
• Diligent, thorough detail oriented documentation skills, a strong analytical and creative approach to problem solving, the ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks simultaneously and excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to work in a team environment or individually with minimal supervision
• Excellent writing skills and presentation preparation
• Must be flexible in terms of performing multiple tasks/projects
• Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance experience
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred
Education Notes:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, or CISA) certification preferred
Experience Notes:
• 1-3 years experience in IT Audit, Security and Controls Consulting, Programming and System Administration, Risk Management or Internal Audit.
• 2-4 years of related experience.
Salary:
Salary - $45,000 - $73,000 + bonus
Responsibilities:
• Ensure that adequate controls are maintained and to provide the production of quality EDP reports and the protection of data stored or transported in magnetic or electronic form.
• Audits and reviews will be performed as directed by Senior Management in the examination and evaluation of effectiveness of the organization's systems of internal controls and the quality of performance of assigned responsibilities and safeguarding of Company Assets.
Skills Desired:
• Excellent understanding of concepts related to information systems audit as it relates to mainframe, UNIX, networking, Oracle Lawson, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, computer operations, information security, firewalls, electronic commerce, network security, database management systems, program change controls and project management standard practices.
• Familiarity with Information Systems, Accounting and control practices as well as possess a broad understanding of business operations, analytical techniques and professional standards.
• Diligent, thorough detail oriented documentation skills, a strong analytical and creative approach to problem solving, the ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks simultaneously and excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to work in a team environment or individually with minimal supervision
• Excellent writing skills and presentation preparation
• Must be flexible in terms of performing multiple tasks/projects
• Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance experience
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred
Education Notes:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, or CISA) certification preferred
Experience Notes:
• 1-3 years experience in IT Audit, Security and Controls Consulting, Programming and System Administration, Risk Management or Internal Audit.
• 2-4 years of related experience.
Salary:
Salary - $45,000 - $73,000 + bonus
Networking - Cleveland, OH
So, am I the only one bemoaning the fact that August begins next week? To me, August always used to mean the "end of summer." Of course, as a parent, I am now look at August as being the "beginning of the new school year."
Either way, I noticed that August is almost here and there hasn't been a decent local networking event that isn't "career specific." I mean, I attend lots of great networking luncheons and cocktail hours, but most focus on either Accounting and Finance (my primary recruiting areas) or professional development.
Why not have a great networking cocktail hour at one of the fabulous bars in Cleveland? And why not have it be just so all of us can *finally* get a chance to meet in person?
Here's what I'm thinking... I want to set up a networking event somewhere in Cleveland toward the end of August. It would be a cash bar (sorry, folks) and the sole purpose would be for everyone who knows each other online (either by MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) to finally meet in person. Or, even if we know each other already, it's a great way to say "hi" in a way that doesn't involve email!
Post your suggestions for days during the 3rd or 4th week in August, as well as possible locations. Based on the most agreed upon day and location, I'll set up "Mary's End of Summer Networking Cocktail Party" (yeah, I'm gonna need to come up with a better name than that!)
Comments -
Mary Stewart McGovern
President
Stewart McGovern Enterprises
http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/
*****Check out Mary's new ebook, I've Graduated from College. Now What? Or, How to Go About Starting Your Career and Not Finding Just Another JOB. Now available for purchase on our website, http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/!
Either way, I noticed that August is almost here and there hasn't been a decent local networking event that isn't "career specific." I mean, I attend lots of great networking luncheons and cocktail hours, but most focus on either Accounting and Finance (my primary recruiting areas) or professional development.
Why not have a great networking cocktail hour at one of the fabulous bars in Cleveland? And why not have it be just so all of us can *finally* get a chance to meet in person?
Here's what I'm thinking... I want to set up a networking event somewhere in Cleveland toward the end of August. It would be a cash bar (sorry, folks) and the sole purpose would be for everyone who knows each other online (either by MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) to finally meet in person. Or, even if we know each other already, it's a great way to say "hi" in a way that doesn't involve email!
Post your suggestions for days during the 3rd or 4th week in August, as well as possible locations. Based on the most agreed upon day and location, I'll set up "Mary's End of Summer Networking Cocktail Party" (yeah, I'm gonna need to come up with a better name than that!)
Comments -
Mary Stewart McGovern
President
Stewart McGovern Enterprises
http://www.stewartmcgovern.com/
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Give Moms a Fair Shake
Below is an email I received today from MomsRising. As a woman, I am disgusted by this. But, as a recruiter, I know that this is the work world's "dirty little secret." It seems being a mother is one of the FEW areas where companies still discriminate.
Dear MomsRising member -
This weekend I took a walk with a good friend of mine, Karen, who started a job about six months ago after being at home with her children for a few years. She was very upset because her boss assumed that all the calls coming in on her cell phone at work were from her kids, when, in fact, they were from business associates. She only found out about this criticism during her performance review. "I was completely floored."
Karen isn't alone in having negative assumptions made about her at work. It's not uncommon for mothers to be held harsher work performance standards than women without children. In fact, a new 2007 study shows this unequal treatment often starts in the hiring process. This study found that mothers are 79 percent less likely to be hired than non-mothers with the same resumes! Another study found that mothers are taken off the "management track" with fewer late days than non-mothers. These studies show a pattern of consistent discrimination against mothers at work, yet the recent Supreme Court ruling, Ledbetter vs. Goodyear, dramatically limits employee's ability to challenge discrimination. It's time to turn this trend around.
TAKE ACTION: Click here to send a message to Congress telling them that all of us should have protection from discrimination at work, and urging them to vote YES on H.R. 2831 to reverse the Ledbetter decision: http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/momsrising/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=12206
KEEP THE HEAT ON: The Supreme Court's ruling in Ledbetter vs. Goodyear that discrimination claims must be made within 180 days after the pay is set is a major setback in women's rights. How many of us know what our co-workers make? In fact, many employers forbid employees from discussing their pay, making it all the more difficult to discover pay discrimination within the short time frame now required by the Supreme Court. Congress can remedy this injustice by clarifying the intent of Title VII and restoring the ability of workers harmed by discrimination to successfully hold their employers accountable. Otherwise, Title VII is just an empty promise.
Given the growing evidence that mothers are routinely subjected to discrimination at the workplace, we need Congress to act now to remedy the recent Supreme Court decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear. This workplace discrimination shows in pay gaps: Studies show that women without children make 90 cents to a man's dollar, mothers make 73 cents, and single mothers make only about 60 cents to a man's dollar. Yet in their decision, the Supreme Court denied Lilly Ledbetter the right to sue because she didn't realize that she was being discriminated against by being paid between 15% and 40 % less than her male counterparts on the management team until late in her 19 year career. In other words, they shut her out!
*Make sure Congress knows citizens support H.R. 2831 by forwarding this email to friends, family, book group, sports teams, and any other of your 500 favorite people! The Ledbetter Supreme Court ruling undermines our fundamental protection from discrimination based upon gender, race, and religion. This core protection must be restored, and members of Congress are working to do so. Let's show our support.
Don't forget to tell your representatives you support HR 2831, and urge them to vote YES when it comes before them: http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/momsrising/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=12206
Best - Donna and the MomsRising Team
p.s. If you haven't signed in the past, check out our petition for equal pay for equal work at: http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/momsrising/signUp.jsp?key=2302&t=petition.dwt
p.p.s. Click here to watch a new video of Lily Ledbetter, put up by People for the American Way, describing the discrimination she faced and calling on Congress to act: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhSFttshcPk
p.p.s.s. If you are experiencing discrimination at work because of your family responsibilities, call the Center for WorkLife Law Hotline at 1-800-981-9495 or email hotline@worklifelaw.org
Dear MomsRising member -
This weekend I took a walk with a good friend of mine, Karen, who started a job about six months ago after being at home with her children for a few years. She was very upset because her boss assumed that all the calls coming in on her cell phone at work were from her kids, when, in fact, they were from business associates. She only found out about this criticism during her performance review. "I was completely floored."
Karen isn't alone in having negative assumptions made about her at work. It's not uncommon for mothers to be held harsher work performance standards than women without children. In fact, a new 2007 study shows this unequal treatment often starts in the hiring process. This study found that mothers are 79 percent less likely to be hired than non-mothers with the same resumes! Another study found that mothers are taken off the "management track" with fewer late days than non-mothers. These studies show a pattern of consistent discrimination against mothers at work, yet the recent Supreme Court ruling, Ledbetter vs. Goodyear, dramatically limits employee's ability to challenge discrimination. It's time to turn this trend around.
TAKE ACTION: Click here to send a message to Congress telling them that all of us should have protection from discrimination at work, and urging them to vote YES on H.R. 2831 to reverse the Ledbetter decision: http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/momsrising/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=12206
KEEP THE HEAT ON: The Supreme Court's ruling in Ledbetter vs. Goodyear that discrimination claims must be made within 180 days after the pay is set is a major setback in women's rights. How many of us know what our co-workers make? In fact, many employers forbid employees from discussing their pay, making it all the more difficult to discover pay discrimination within the short time frame now required by the Supreme Court. Congress can remedy this injustice by clarifying the intent of Title VII and restoring the ability of workers harmed by discrimination to successfully hold their employers accountable. Otherwise, Title VII is just an empty promise.
Given the growing evidence that mothers are routinely subjected to discrimination at the workplace, we need Congress to act now to remedy the recent Supreme Court decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear. This workplace discrimination shows in pay gaps: Studies show that women without children make 90 cents to a man's dollar, mothers make 73 cents, and single mothers make only about 60 cents to a man's dollar. Yet in their decision, the Supreme Court denied Lilly Ledbetter the right to sue because she didn't realize that she was being discriminated against by being paid between 15% and 40 % less than her male counterparts on the management team until late in her 19 year career. In other words, they shut her out!
*Make sure Congress knows citizens support H.R. 2831 by forwarding this email to friends, family, book group, sports teams, and any other of your 500 favorite people! The Ledbetter Supreme Court ruling undermines our fundamental protection from discrimination based upon gender, race, and religion. This core protection must be restored, and members of Congress are working to do so. Let's show our support.
Don't forget to tell your representatives you support HR 2831, and urge them to vote YES when it comes before them: http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/momsrising/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=12206
Best - Donna and the MomsRising Team
p.s. If you haven't signed in the past, check out our petition for equal pay for equal work at: http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/momsrising/signUp.jsp?key=2302&t=petition.dwt
p.p.s. Click here to watch a new video of Lily Ledbetter, put up by People for the American Way, describing the discrimination she faced and calling on Congress to act: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhSFttshcPk
p.p.s.s. If you are experiencing discrimination at work because of your family responsibilities, call the Center for WorkLife Law Hotline at 1-800-981-9495 or email hotline@worklifelaw.org
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