What *NOT* to do during job offer negotiations in 2009

This year many technology professionals will be interviewing for new positions. Some have not been in the role of “interviewee” for many years and need to have accurate expectations of the offer negotiation process in 2009. Yes, well-qualified technology professionals are still in demand and are receiving job offers, and sometimes they receive multiple job offers in this market. New Dimensions in Technology (NDT) is finding that client companies are offering appropriate compensation packages based on the job requirements and the candidate’s level of experience. Both companies and candidates want to start their new relationship on a good note whereby the candidate and employer are excited for the new employee to come on board. Remember, this is the beginning of a new relationship. Candidates must continue to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner throughout the offer negotiation process or risk the offer being rescinded.

NDT recommends the following to Candidates:

• An official job offer may be extended verbally and/or in writing. Review the job offer including base salary, bonus incentive and all other benefits before giving a response to the offer. Be clear on when the offer expires.
• Once the offer has been reviewed, write down a list of any questions you may have about benefits and note any modifications you may want to negotiate, including base salary, bonus incentive, and title.
• Candidates have one opportunity to request modifications to the offer in order to keep negotiations professional and timely. Clients are often amenable to making specific modifications to an offer with the condition that the candidate will accept the offer once requested changes are granted. Once a client company does their part to meet the candidate’s requests, a candidate should be prepared to accept the offer and start on the date determined in the offer.

Posted by: Risa Kahn, Career Agent, New Dimensions in Technology (NDT)

December Brings Cold Jobs Figures for Mass.

BOSTON - January 23, 2009

December Brings Cold Jobs Figures For Mass.
By Curt Nickisch

Complete Article

"The state's unemployment rate has jumped to its highest in 15 years: to 6.9 percent -- up one full percentage point in a single month, thanks to a slew of job losses in December. WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports the sudden surge indicates that the recession is reaching more core sectors of the Massachusetts economy."

Larry Kahn, Vice President of Recruiting at New Dimensions in Technology, Inc. (NDT) spoke with Nick and said "the end of the year is normally a slow time for hiring. For some companies it's their close of the business year".

Companies should not delay their interview process!

In today’s rocky global economic climate, many companies who can hire believe that they are entirely in the driver’s seat when it comes to recruiting candidates. This is not the case. In the Massachusetts job market, candidates who have strong skills in Software Development, Web Development, and Software QA, are getting multiple job offers. These candidates remain in high demand and companies—start-up, mid-size, and FORUNE 500, are vying for them. This same scenario holds true for candidates with exceptional Software Product Management and Software Product Marketing experience. We advise our client companies to complete their due diligence on a candidate, but if they identify a solid candidate for a particular position, they should not delay the interview process as the candidate is likely to receive other offers.

Posted by: Larry Kahn, Vice President of Recruiting

A job well done by Risa Kahn, Career Agent!

Compliment from a Candidate placed at a Massachusetts-based software company by Risa Kahn, New Dimensions in Technology (NDT) Career Agent.

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"Risa,

I was on my walk this morning and I made a mental note to send you this note of gratitude. I love my new position, it is the dream job.

It was a pleasure working with you. I don't plan on leaving this position anytime soon, but rest assured, if I do, you are the first call I will make! I will also continue to send others your way."

Follow NDT on Twitter!

Despite the tough global economy, my firm New Dimensions in Technology (NDT) is recruiting for a variety of positions on behalf of our client companies. Link to NDT's Jobs in MA on Twitter to be notified of our most up-to-date job openings.

http://twitter.com/JOBSinMA

Posted by: Larry Kahn - Vice President of Recruiting

NDT Celebrates its 30th Anniversary!

New Dimensions in Technology, Inc. (NDT), headquartered in Salem, MA is celebrating its 30th Anniversary. NDT (www.ndt.com) is one of New England’s premier permanent placement companies specializing in the areas of technical and tech-business professionals. NDT partners with early-stage start-ups to Global 2000 companies to fill positions in the areas of Engineering, Information Technology, Marketing, Product Management, Business Development and Professional Services.

NDT’s leadership team includes Beverly A. Kahn and Larry Kahn. Beverly, the Founder and President of NDT, was voted one of Women's Business Boston “Top Ten Recruiter Experts” in October 2005 and October 2006. Larry, Vice President of Recruiting, is the second generation of leadership at NDT and manages NDT’s Recruiting team.