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Imagination Technologies: Currently involved in developing mobile 3D games using PowerVR, joins with partners to provide the next generation 3D technology and tools at games developers conference 2009.
Imagination Technologies sees tremendous opportunities in DAB in Germany & France after confirming national deployment of DAB-based services from 2010, and that all new cars in France will be required by law to have DAB-capable receivers from 2013.

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Nujira: Cambridge based silicon company has received a huge investment from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital of Japan who are designing its RF power management technology into production systems.

Arrow: Currently involved in creating a development platform for ARM processors from Samsung & freescale by teaming up with Everex.

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Questions you can ask your future employer during interview

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:59:00 +0000

The following questions to your potential employer will keep your interview very lively, more conversational, also will show your interest with the company and the role you are applying for. It will also show them how well prepared and organised you are.

What created this vacancy? or how this vacany has been created?
What is your company hierarchy?
Where I will be placed within the organisation if I get an offer?
How many people are there within the team? (once they've mentioned the number, please ask them "Are all of them has got the similar sort of skill set? How do you split your team?? - this will give you idea about number of people within development, testing, integration etc.
What are the future prospects within this team & within the organisation?
How long have you been recruiting for this role?
Could you please explain about your current project and how many people are currently on that project?
How many people you have seen so far?
Among all the candidates you have interviewed where do I stand? - this will give an idea about how interested they are in your performance. If they say you are first in the list you have the highest priority - ask for the job Q10, if not ask Q.11
When do you want me to start this job?
Where do you think I am lagging or which area do you think I need to improve in order to achieve this role? - this will give you a chance to convince them

(The above questions will be useful mainly for people who are in the technical domain but still it will help to some extent though for commercial people as well)

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What employers want to see in your RESUME or CV??

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Preparing for your BIG Interview?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:48:00 +0000

When I say BIG Interview it is nothing but your IDEAL JOB or IDEAL COMPANY!!!

Before you go in for a BIG interview you have to be very well organised and very well planned as we all know. But quite often lot of people forget to write things down about their plan and how they want to present themselves for the interview. Most people say that its a waste of time writing everything down and they can keep their plan in their mind. It's a matter of fact that it won't take no more than 5 minutes to prepare your plan. If you vision your interview plan properly it will be very easy for you to drive the interview by you rather than the interviewers.

At the end of the day interview is nothing but sharing information, ideas and more importantly selling your skills to the interview panel.

Interview Tips:

Preparation - Do some research in the employer's website and learn about what they do, who their clients are, what their current project is, what is their turn-over etc. And when they ask you what do you know about the company, you can mention these which will then show them that you have spent some good time researching about them.

Possible questions - Try to get together a list of questions you come up with about the company during your research and write them down.

Better be on-time - It is always better you arrive the interview venue at least 10 or 15 minutes before your interview time. It will then give you a lot of breathing space and you can relax for few minutes by sitting in the reception or in the cafe. As a worst case scenario if you're running late you better give them a call and let them know that you are running late. They will then be prepared for it.

First Impression is the best impression - Smart professional attire. A good handshake has to be firm and gentle with a SMILE on your face. Ask them how their day has gone so far and try to build the rapport right from your handshake to make you both comfortable.

Spare CV's with you - Always have spare CV's (4 or 5 CV's) with you to present to the interview panel. They wont be expecting this and you can impress them. Also they will remember you even after the interview.

Be Specific in what you speak and convey across the board - As you know communication is a two way thing, you will also need to let them give their comments as well. Also don't talk too much, be specific in what you want to convey.

Have valid reason for leaving your previous employer - This is something you really need to focus on. You should not criticize your previous employer as well and try to talk about their achievement's, what you have learnt from them etc. It is always better to focus on their positive aspects.

Interview Feedback - Ask for the feedback right after the interview whether it is a positive or negative feedback. If it is a positive feedback ask for the job (other words ask them "when do you want me to start"), it is a negative feedback (appreciate them for providing that feedback and also let them know "it is quite useful for me to focus on that area because I am a sort of person learn from my mistakes").

Salary Question - In my experience I have found many candidates have struggled with their salary question and also one of the most trickiest question once you get through your technical round. Most of the companies test the candidates interest about the role & the company with this question by just asking his salary expectation.

The best way to handle this question is not to mention any salary figures to them and its better to tell them that "Good question but to be honest I am more interested in this specific opportunity and I am not salary focused. I am sure companies like XXX will pay me the right salary for my skill set which goes in line with all the other engineers within the organisation".

Even if they insist you to give any sort of figures just tell them that "I am getting XXX per annum. You have analysed my skills for the past couple of hours and its up to you to decide on my salary front".
Don't forget to sell your skills - Last but not the least, if you want your ideal job or if you want to get in to your ideal company you really have to sell your skills right after the interview. Give them a summary of what you have gone through out the interview and tell them that you are the ideal candidate for the job.

Thank everyone - Thank everyone who interviewed you for spending their time with you. Tell them that you have learned something and enjoyed through out the conversation. don't forget to get their business cards or email address etc.

Email everyone who interviewed you - After coming home email everyone who interviewed you by saying many thanks for their time and you really enjoyed the conversation etc and also express your interest about the role once again. Also if you have not answered any question during the interview just go back via email with your answer saying "I was thinking about the question asked by XXX through out my travel and I came up with this answer so I just thought of putting my comments in to it etc" . By this way you can still impress them that you're really looking forward for some positive result.

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RLC / MAC / LTE L2 development - 6 months rolling contract

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:29:00 +0000

RLC / MAC / LTE L2 development - 6 months rolling contract:

Opportunity for a software consultant in the LTE L2 protocol stacks development. You should have practical experience in lower layer protocols e.g. RRC, RLC, MAC layers with some knowledge on UTRAN. You must be proficient in either C or C++ programming. It is highly desirable if you have involved in LTE protocol development. You must be having proven track record of using complex low-level real time software systems. Hourly rate will be up to Â£40 per hour

Graphics Driver Design Engineer : OpenGL ES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:14:00 +0000

We are looking out for technically sound design engineers who have good exposure to C programming and OpenGL skills. The candidate will be involved in designing and developing OpenGL ES graphics drivers to the Khronos specification to drive graphic cores. The apt candidate must posses excellent Windows, Linux, OpenGL/ OpenGL ES, 2D and 3D knowledge. Some knowledge of low level driver along with working knowledge of 2D graphics will be an added advantage. The candidate must be able to work under pressure and deliver on time; also he must have excellent communication skills and must have a professional attitude towards projects. (For more information about other vacancies we are handling and our RSS feed please see www.vertex-solutions.co.uk).

Email: a.natesan@vertex-solutions.co.uk for this job or call 0044 1442 221 319

Embedded / DSP / Audio / Video Codec / Algorithms (£35000 to £60000)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:11:00 +0000

Here is a fantastic opportunity for a software engineer to work within a Media Processing Team to be involved in designing, implementing and maintaining complex media processing components ranging from multi-processor or multi-core media frameworks to codec?s (both audio and video), encryption and signal processing algorithms. You should have extensive experience of developing software for multi-processor architectures and multithreaded embedded software development. A good experience in Audio/Video codec development, DSP Programming and Code optimization for particular hardware architectures would be fantastic to have. It is desirable to see someone with experience of programming for networking applications, encryption algorithms, digital logic and FPGA?s.

This position is based in Berkshire, offers a fantastic career prospects and a rewarding salary of up to £60000 depending on your skills plus excellent benefits.

Skills: DSP, Embedded, C/C++, Audio, Video Codec?s, DSP Algorithms, Encryption Algorithms

Email: a.natesan@vertex-solutions.co.uk for this job or call 0044 1442 221 319

C / C++ / DirectX / Maya / 3dsMAX / OpenGL to £45000

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:09:00 +0000

I am looking for a software engineer with strong background and interest in computer graphics and a high level of mathematical ability to work on the cutting edge of photorealistic computer graphics using both CPU and GPU technology. You will also need to be a good communicator and team member able to work well both independently and within the team. The successful candidate should have excellent experience with 3D modeling applications such as 3dsmax or Maya and a good knowledge of C or C++, experience with writing Direct X, OpenGL or photorealistic shaders. You will have a fantastic career progression with plenty of prospects within the organization and rewarding a salary of up to £45000 plus benefits.

Email: a.natesan@vertex-solutions.co.uk for this job or call 0044 1442 221 319

C++ OOAD / Java / UML/ DTV / DVB to £50000

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:06:00 +0000

Here is an excellent opportunity for a senior software engineer to be involved in design and development of diverse parts of a DTV system. The majority of this software shall be implemented in Java and C++, system design with UML. You will also be involved in developing internal design specifications and work from existing internal design specifications and international standards. You will be involved in assisting other team members and become a technical authority in digital TV Java application environments. You should have significant experience of real-time or embedded software development with some excellent skills in Java and JNI for embedded multi-tasking systems. The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic and passionate about problem solving and prepared to develop their skill set across diverse software environments. You should have design experience with UML : experience of modern software design processes and methodologies. It is desirable if you have excellent knowledge of the MHP, DVB or other broadcast standards and previous DTV development experience.

Skills Needed: C++, OOAD, Java, JNI, UML, DTV, DVB

Email: a.natesan@vertex-solutions.co.uk for this job or call 0044 1442 221 319

Embedded / C / C++ / GNU / Device Drivers / Linux to £40000:

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:45:00 +0000

Here is a fantastic opportunity for an embedded software engineer with extensive software development skills in C/C++ with good experience in developing for Linux. You must be comfortable working with standard GNU or Linux tool chain and scripting languages. You should have excellent hands-on experience in developing for embedded platforms or RTOS with strong familiarity with testing methodology and automated testing systems. You should have experience of developing device drivers or kernel side components for Linux with software design methodologies preferably some experience of UML. You will have a great career progression with a rewarding salary of up to £40000 with excellent benefits package

Email: a.natesan@vertex-solutions.co.uk for this job or call 0044 1442 221 319

Mobile C++ Applications Engineer to £50000

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:42:00 +0000

An urgent requirement for a software engineer with a company based in London to be involved in innovative applications of mobile phone technology. You must have extensive C++ experience in a commercial environment with good knowledge of Symbian OS, Windows Mobile, mobile Linux or iPhone. It is desirable to see someone with Series 60 Symbian OS and high level data processing languages such as PHP and Python. You will have a competitive salary of up to £50000 including performance related bonus. London based.

Skills: C++, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile, mobile Linux, PHP, Python, iPhone

Email: a.natesan@vertex-solutions.co.uk for this job or call 0044 1442 221 319

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L1-WCDMA DSP/WiMAX/VHDL/HSXPA - (6 months rolling contract):

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:14:00 +0000

L1-WCDMA DSP/WiMAX/VHDL/HSXPA - (6 months rolling contract):

I am looking for a layer1 contractor with excellent experience of development in Embedded -VHDL/DSP/C/C++ to work on the LTE systems. I would like to see someone with knowledge & familiarity with some radio telecommunications standards such as WCDMA, WiMAX etc. You should also have a practical experience and knowledge of 3G Layer1 or 2 interface with general WCDMA physical layer specific experience with Channel Encoding or decoding preferably with HSXPA. We also expect the candidate to have experience and an interest in both hardware and software as well. Rates will be up to £40 per hour or more for the right candidate.Skills needed: L1-WCDMA, DSP, WiMAX, VHDL, C/C++, LTE, HSXPA, and Physical Layer

Recruitment in the UK during Recession!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Recruitment process during this recession or credit crunch time which could be helpful for overseas people who are looking out for jobs in the UK.

It’s a frustrating market for people who are looking to come over to the UK with a valid work permit or Tier-1 Visa unless your skills are very demanding. To begin with start doing some market research within your domain and find the skills shortage before applying for any jobs in the UK. Even if you find a lot of openings for your skills on the job boards, it is better to speak to the relevant job consultant about that specific opportunity. Clear-up your mind by asking your consultant plenty of questions like how long have they been looking for that skills? Is it actually a live job?? What is the process going to be if you are an overseas applicant? etc,.

Networking is the key to find out how the market condition is for your skills so it is better talking to at least 2 or 3 consultants and also you will get to know if you can able to find yourself an opportunity here. Credit crunch actually made a lot of people redundant which created a lot of candidates as well making things worse than ever before. It is going to be bit more competitive market as companies are trying to take the best candidates available in the market by taking a lot of time interviewing. They also prefer to take on candidates who are already in the UK for interviews rather spending more money in getting candidates from the overseas. You need to ask yourself a question if you are competitive enough to secure a job before making a move else its going to be a waste of time and money as well.

If you’re an overseas candidate you really need to look in to these scenarios as well. It will be seriously very difficult for someone to leave your current job and come to the UK in the look out for jobs. Plan your trip only if you have got a plenty of cash to survive until you find a position.

My suggestion is to hire a recruitment consultant who can look after you really well. It is better to stick with one person when talking to the companies to avoid duplication of your profile to the same companies.

Historically most of the UK based companies were happy to sponsor work permit for overseas candidate if they’re is exemplary when compared to people in the EU (European Union) but things have been changed recently because of the credit crunch. If you’re looking for company sponsorship that is not going to happen in this current climate and even if they do chances are very less. The reason being very simple as there are plenty of candidates who are recently chucked out from most of the technology companies and applicants within the UK & European Union. So if you want to go ahead in the route of work permit sponsorship you will end up in wasting your time. The best solution is to do a market research for your skills and if there are plenty of prospects you can go ahead in applying for Tier-1 Visa to get to your dream job come true.

The following links will be very useful and will give you more information about the tier-1 visa process:

http://www.workpermit.com/uk/uk-immigration-tier-system/tier-1/general-highly-skilled-migrants.htm

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier1

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Tips for job seekers

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