Conference 7.286::digital

1085.0. "C.O.D. HOTLINE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS" by USCTR1::TCOLATOSTI () Thu Apr 19 1990 11:08

    Attached you will find a document that contains the questions most
    frequently asked of the Career Opportunity Days Hotline, along with
    the answers.
    
    The C.O.D. hotline is available to answer general questions similar
    to those that are contained in this document.  The hotline's new
    telephone number is DTN: 297-5838 and the hours are from 8:15 a.m.
    EST to 5:00 p.m. EST.
    
    CAREER OPPORTUNITY CENTER
    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
    
    1.  Where are the Career Opportunity positions located?
    
    We have over 1,000 openings in field positions in sales and sales
    support.  The area employment managers have this information.  Please
    send your resume to the area employment manager in the selective
    geography via VAXmail or All-In-1.
    
    2.  How do I send my resume?
    
    Submit one copy of your resume to each area that is of interest
    via VMS (USFP::CAREERMGMT) or All-In-1 (CAREEERMGMT@USFP@VAXMAIL)
    and then proceed to the Subject line.  Write in your badge number.
    and the area that you are interested in i.e. (412378.SOA).  The
    other area symbols are: ECA, NEA, NYA, WEA, MAA, SWA, SCA, CEA and
    CSS.
    
    3.  Can specific fonts be used to transmit your resume via VAXmail
    or All-In-1?
    
    No.  Only straight text is workable.
    
    4.  When will C.O.D. III be held?
    
    The first week in June.
    
    5.  What are the rules for temporary or contract personnel?
    
    Temporary and contract workers are not eligible.
    
    6.  Are part time employees eligible?
    
    No.
    
    7.  What are the rules for international employees?
    
    This is a United States based program available to U.S. employees
    working in the U.S. 
    
    8.  What are the rules for returning expatriates?
    
    Returning expatriates are not eligible for the program.  Their return
    to the States must be worked through their career manager.
    
    9.  If an employee sends out their resume, will their current manager
    be notified?
    
    No, it willl remain confidential.  However, people involved in the
    hiring process will have access to your resume.
    
    10. Should I advise my manager of interest in this program?
    
    It is advisable, but not required.
    
    11. I have not fulfilled my two year commitment in my current position.
     Am I still eligible?
    
    Yes.  You should be.  However, you need to speak with your manager
    and prepare her/him for a potential move.
    
    12. What are the eligibility requirements?
    
        1.  Redeploy "3M" employees (Maynard, Marlboro, Merrimack) and
    	    Area staff to sales, sales support, EIS and other direct
    	    revenue generating positions.
    
    	2.  Redeploy employees from the above listed positions to indirect
    	    budgeted revenue support positions in the field when it
    	    makes business sense.
    
    Therefore, "direct" resources already residing in the field are
    not part of C.O.D. because they obviously are already doing the
    work we are redeploying "indirect" employees to do.  "Indirect"
    employees already in the field who want to pursue "direct" jobs
    are encouraged to do so and will lbe supported with training and
    funding.  We recommend that you work this in your local district.
    
    Field-to-Field relocations are not part of C.O.D.  When they occur,
    it is on a business-as-usual basis and negotiated between incoming
    and outgoing cost center managers.
    
    13. I want to transfer from Chicago to Chicago, am I eligible for
    C.O.D.?
    
    No.  However, you should work this through the normal relocation
    process.
    
    14. Area the C.O.D. jobs posted in the Jobs Book?
    
    Some are and the local area employment manager is knowledgeable
    about the specific jobs.
    
    15. I submitted my resume and have received no response.
    
    A system has been established whereby receipt of your resume is
    forwared to you within two weeks.  If you had an interview and have
    not heard back within two weeks, we suggest you contact the person
    who interviewed you or the local area employment manager (names
    attached).
    
    16. Are WC2 employees eligible?
         
    Yes, if skills and potential match job openings.
    
    17. Where are the training locations?
    
    They are located in Boylston, Massachusetts and Merrimack, New
    Hampshire.
    
    18. How does the training program work?
    
    There are several levels of training available in this program.
    Entrance will be determined by the hiring manager.
    
    19. I have questions on the training program.  Who do I contact?
    
    Contact Earl Guyer @MKO regarding sales training.
    
    20. How does the C.O.D. program work with your cost center and manager?
    
    Area cost centers have been established.
    
    21. What cost center do I charge for interview/travel/preliminary
    house hunting expenses?
    
    Area cost centers have been established.  Please contact your area
    finance manager for this information.
    
    22. Where are the Customer Support Centers located?
    
    They are located in Colorado Springs and Atlanta.
                 
    23. What are the C.O.D. hotline numbes and hours?
    
    The C.O.D. hotline number is DTN: 297-5838 (Outside No. 508-467-5838).
    The hours are from 8:15 a.m. EST to 5:00 p.m. EST.
    
    24. What are the relocation central telephone numbers?
    
    The relocation numbers are 297-6041, 297-5828, 297-7267, and 297-4633.
    
    25. Who are the area employment managers and where are they located?
    
    New York 		Lou Kadetsky @NYO
    Mid-Atlantic	Ed Gadsden @MEL
    Southern 		Tom Birmingham @ALF
    East Central 	Tony Adams @OHF
    Central 		Neal Warner @ACI
    South Central 	Sue Ratcliff @SCA
    Southwest		Dick Bouldin @CWO
    Western 		Gus Allen @WRO
    Northeast 		Dell Proia @UFO
    CSC			Pat Duane @CXO