Update 11/24/10: They are still looking.

I'm Leroy Clarke, College Recruiting Manager at JPMorganChase. I'm currently sourcing graduating Seniors that would be interested in our full-time Technology Analyst Development Program. Please see the below analyst program job description and feel free forward to Graduating Seniors that are interested in full-time career opportunities at JPMorganChase. NOTE: Students Graduating in December 2010 or January/May/June 2011 are eligible to apply. Also, all candidates must have the eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. Students interested in applying should send their updated resume to Leroy Clarke at Leroy.Clarke@jpmorgan.com

Corporate Technology Analyst Development Program JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Technology at JPMorgan Chase "Financial services can be thought of as a technology business with a financial domain of expertise," says Guy Chiarello, the Chief Information Officer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. We believe that our success rests on our ability to identify and implement technological solutions that anticipate client needs while providing employees with the tools that make JPMorgan Chase a premier place to work. We are a recognized leader in information technology aligned to the needs of specific business lines. While some IT professionals are business aligned, others work on firm-wide initiatives. Regardless of where they work, the overall mission of our IT specialists is to turn our applications, systems and infrastructure into a competitive advantage for the firm by coupling technological expertise with an understanding of our different strategic business visions. Program overview When you join JPMorgan Chase’s Technology Analyst Development Program, you will immediately begin working closely with internal clients to design, develop, test, and maintain the technologies and applications essential to our firm’s success. This includes the opportunity to participate in several phases of a system’s development life cycle. Our concentrated 24-month program requires that you actively contribute to upgrading and improving the efficiency of our infrastructure that is mission-critical to our ability to deliver products and services to clients around the world. During your tenure in the program, you will also gain hands-on knowledge collaborating with experienced professionals overseeing and managing the deployment of business-aligned technologies and infrastructure. Program Areas These are the different opportunities that are available within the Technology Analyst Development Program: Business Systems Analyst Identify, assess & record business needs Advise on options, risk & cost vs. benefit Research new and existing technology solutions Document & communicate requirements Translate documentation into test plans Ensure test plans are completed Execute unit testing & implementation of new application functionality Hold training sessions/demos Develop appropriate documentation Application Development Analyst Design, develop, code, test, debug & document applications Translate requirements into technical specifications Modify application codes Develop reporting capabilities Provide design recommendations for unit & integration testing of applications Create & test software application modules Service Delivery Analyst Perform production support for applications or technology infrastructure (i.e. networks, servers, desktops) Diagnose/resolve production problems Install/remove, configure & maintain operating system workstations & servers Evaluate, implement & manage software/hardware solution Ensure optimum system performance levels Analyze system support processes Create, manage & execute test plans/scripts Maintain template libraries & internal project documentation Execute progress reporting, defect tracking & risk assessments Training and Development As an analyst, you will begin your career with a multi-week technical training program. The comprehensive program will be project based and enable analysts to build skills to be an integral member of the Firm. Continuous training is in the form of classroom, virtual and on-the-job training. An assigned Program Manager is also available to help guide you on your unique career path. Opportunities Our program is designed to develop entry-level professionals throughout the firm and to prepare participants for information technology positions at JPMorgan Chase. The corporate function areas of our organization offer extensive lateral and upward mobility, while our business lines add yet another layer of opportunity. Upon completing the program, you will have the knowledge and skills needed to advance your career for years to come, and as opportunities arise, you may choose to stay on in one role, transfer to a different business line, carve out a niche in a specific product area or move to various other locations in the firm. Along the way, you will find encouragement and support, and can take advantage of many continuing education and advanced training opportunities. Qualifications Only those candidates who are highly motivated and eager to begin their career as a Technology Analyst within our organization will be considered. Business & Technical Acumen is required to succeed in the program. Specifically: A BA/BS degree, preferably In Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is preferred A GPA of 3.2+ is preferred Working knowledge of C, C++, Java, C#, Visual Basic, SQL, networking and infrastructure and/or server administration. Previous related internship experience and/or other relevant experience is preferred Strong written/verbal communication skills Other program qualifications are centered on competencies analysts need to demonstrate on a consistent basis in order to be successful at JPMorgan Chase & Co.: Corporate Perspective: The desire to understand the bigger picture beyond the team/business area/region and to understand and exceed client needs. Strong desire to work in the financial services industry. Delivery of Results: The ability to drive individual and team performance to exceed expectations and achieve business goals. Leadership: The ability to articulate a vision and harness/engage resources to achieve objectives while role-modeling corporate values & recognizing the business & social value of diversity. Must be flexible, adaptable to change, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Drive for Innovation & Improvement: The commitment to challenge & question the way things are done and seek improvements / new ways of doing things to maximize value add, optimize cost and minimize risk. Relationship Management: The ability to relate 1 on 1 and work inter-dependently with others - internal partners & colleagues as well as external clients & suppliers. Ability to collaborate with others in a results-driven, team-oriented environment. Personal Development (Self & Others): The passion for self-improvement and the desire to facilitate the development of others to achieve more than s/he believes may be possible. All candidates must have the eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. Locations New York Metro area Columbus, OH Newark/Wilmington, DE Chicago, IL Tampa, FL Dallas, TX Houston, TX

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My company started a budget process for the next year and I am proposing a few projects. One of my proposed projects is to convert applications on legacy systems to ones to run on the latest platforms with the latest technology. There will be number of ways to accomplish this task including virtualization. This could be a good project for USC computer science senior thesis or graduate student master's thesis. I can make it as internship or research scholarship whatever is appropriate. Akihiko Tanaka aki.tanaka@us.michelin.com Michelin Tire Corporation 803-951-5332

WEB DEVELOPER REQUIRED I'm starting an online language school and I need a Web site for it. The Web site is already up, but it looks terrible. My database is already designed in php-MySQL. I need the Web site to be cleaned up, the forms for database maintenance, the ability to accept payments online, some e-commerce - we sell books etc, for starters, and then I want to expand the Web site as required later on. I want everything to be open source - no proprietary packages, no Microsoft anything! As far as I am aware, Drupal is an excellent way of handling my requirement, but I don't want to have to learn Web development. I'll pay you a decent hourly rate, weekly on receipt of your invoice. Write lionelf@ftc-i.net or call 843-409-0172. Put WEBSITE in the subject line of the email. Lionel Fleetwood

We have a Ruby on Rails Intern position coming open in October. The project will be to build a new web application related to the Health Information Exchange that is being developed for the state of Texas. We will be building this application using the following: 1) Red Hat Linux 2) Ruby on Rails Version 3 3) PostgreSQL 9.0 4) MySQL 5.5 5) SCRUM As the core technologies. If you are interested please send a cover letter, resume, and some sample code to: verbus at gmail dot com.

The following companies are hosting Information Sessions next week: Monday, Sept 27 EATON - 6:00-7:00PM - Amoco Hall, Swearingen Bldg. Tuesday, Sept 28 GE HEALTHCARE - 5:00-6:00PM - Main Career Center (BA Bldg, Room 601) SCANA - 6:00-7:00PM - Main Career Center (BA Bldg, Room 634) CIA - 5:00-6:00PM - Main Career Center (BA Bldg, Room 634) Wednesday, Sept 29 FLUOR - 5:00-6:30PM - Main Career Center (BA Bldg, Room 602B) SANTEE COOPER - 5:00-6:00PM - 2A22 Swearingen Bldg. TIME WARNER CABLE - 5:30-6:30PM - Main Career Center (BA Bldg, Room 855) OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB - 6:00-7:00PM - Main Career Center (BA Bldg, Room 601) ZIMMER - 6:00-7:00PM - Main Career Center (BA Bldg, Room 634) SPAWAR- 6:00-7:00PM - 2A31 Swearingen Bldg. Information Sessions allow students a chance to NETWORK with potential employers, learn about specific companies and become informed about career opportunities. Please encourage students to attend. Thank you, Helen

Methodology Annual pay for Bachelors graduates without higher degrees. Typical starting graduates have 2 years of experience; mid-career have 15 years. See full methodology for more.

Wow, there sure is a lot of money in petroleum.

I am a student in the college of business looking for someone to design a website that will require a high level of undergraduate experience in programming as a minimum. The website is looking to attract a broad market and would be an excellent thing to build a resume with. Depending on your experience a cash sum for the job is available and the potential for work updating the website in the future for a high cash bonus. Please highlight your interest by sending an email to woodforz@email.sc.edu including a resume or some record of your experience or enthusiasm towards the project. Zander Woodford-Smith

Two of our graduates from last year, Rob Lewis and David Mills, who are now working at Vanguard will be visiting us during the SET career fair to try to get some of you to either join them as full time employees or work as summer interns. So, if you want to hear what its like from one of our alumni, drop by their booth. Vanguard open positions.

I’m inquiring about the availability of an intern to develop and maintain and company website portal for my company, NEK Advanced Security Group. NEK is a service related disabled veteran owned company that employs about 2000 people and does around $100M a year providing service support to the Special Operations military community. The job will be based here in Columbia. If interested contact dave.duffy@nekasg.com

The School of Music is in need of some short-term quality assistance with Macintosh OS desktop support and lab-related issues. We need help over the next few weeks, and maybe into October. We desire to fill this part-time position as soon as possible. Examples of the help that is needed is as follows: 1. Assist daily with computer-related issues reported by School of Music faculty and staff 2. Manage the physical setup of a Mac Lab and a new GA office space which has undergone construction and is soon to be completed. 3. Complete other assigned tasks related to simple Mac OS X server issues. We are looking for someone who can dedicate 10-25 hours per week, and we can pay $20/hour. The ideal assistance would be provided by someone who can work mostly without supervision, and is capable of solving minor to possibly complex issues related to Mac OS X desktop computing. The majority of work will involve interaction with School of Music faculty and staff, therefore a professional demeanor and good communication skills are necessary. Hours worked can be flexible, but specific hours will need to be dedicated on Thursdays and Fridays each week. The School of Music is almost 100% Macintosh based. Individuals who posses little or no experience with Mac OS X need not apply. If you know of anyone with appropriate skills, and interested in a temporary part-time job, please have them contact me directly. The most efficient means of communication would be to send a brief resume, specifically showing Mac OS X related skills, to jtrenary@sc.edu. Initial contact by phone isn't preferable. A phone interview and in-person interview will commence before hire. Thanks, Jason Jason Trenary Information Technology Director University of South Carolina School of Music Columbia, SC 29208 803-777-5360 jtrenary@sc.edu

Reposting this job-wanted (at The State newspaper) ad from the friendly folks at refreshcola.

From this article:

With an average starting salary of $61,112, computer science is the third most highly paid major for the Class of 2010, according to a National Association of Colleges and Employers study of recent bachelor’s degree program graduates. Computer engineering and electrical/electronics engineering came in fourth and fifth at $59,917 and $59,381, respectively. Ranked first and second were petroleum and chemical engineers.

“Those high starting salary offers reflect the uneven supply and demand that exists for these graduates, even in the current economy,” says Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive director. “All of the top five earners are in short supply. Each accounts for less than 1 percent of the degrees granted.”

Engineering degrees accounted for only 5.4 percent of the 1.56 million bachelor’s degrees awarded in 2008, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

However, despite these relatively high starting salaries, each is actually lower in comparison to last year’s averages. The average starting salary for computer engineering grads is down 2.9 percent while electrical/electronics engineering has seen a decline of 1.2 percent. The loss was smaller for computer science graduates as the average only slipped 0.5 percent.

From Ars Technica:

The ESA estimates around 120,000 are employed by the gaming industry, either directly or indirectly. The industry added $4.9 billion to US GDP (gross domestic product), and the ESA also lets us know that the industry is creating actual careers. "In 2009, the average annual compensation per employee (wages, salaries and employer contributions for pensions, insurance and government social insurance) was $89,781," the report explains.

From this article in The State

Who’s hiring? Some of the strongest data this year come from the professional and business services sector, usually associated with white-collar employment. Employers in this broad category have added jobs for eight consecutive months, 572,000 from January through June. The sector accounted for more than 16.7 million U.S. jobs in June. The information technology sector outperforms most others. IT employment in computer systems design grew to 1,441,000 positions this June from 1,426,900 in December 2007. Similarly, hiring continues to rise for custom computer programmers, whose employment numbers in June stood at 626,000, up from 620,000 in December 2007.