Outrank.com

We’re still hiring! And we have a $500 referral bonus! Check out open positions, here!

ProfitFuel’s marketing department is looking for a technical project coordinator for the Outrank.com product. The candidate will be instrumental in the planning, execution, and analysis of a variety of search engine optimization projects. This position is all about the data. You will be using advanced data acquisition and manipulation techniques on large data sets. You will be working with new and historical data to discover trends and actionable steps for our company and our customers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would enjoy working at an innovative online company and learning a lot about search engine optimization. Having the ability to analytically approach problems is critical to this position. We are growing fast and expect all of our employees to grow with us.

Qualifications:
•Good working knowledge of SQL, HTML, PHP
•Mozenda and Sugar CRM experience a plus
•Strong database experience required
•Strong analytical skills— must be a logical, diagnostic, and methodical thinker
•Strong in multitasking — Ability to plan effectively and prioritize accordingly
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
•Ability to write reports and business correspondence
•Knowledge of internet advertising a plus
•Computer and internet literate – be able to navigate the internet competently and be able to proficiently utilize a computer including programs like Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, SQL Server. Advanced Excel proficiency is a plus!
•Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
•Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc. Ability to apply concepts of basic computation, algebra, geometry and statistics.
•Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
•Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in non-standardized situations

Responsibilities:
•Monitor the results of thousands of searches and determine trends that can be acted on
•Report and document the results of your work in a clear and concise fashion
•Work on several ongoing projects. The projects will vary from day to day and the candidate should be comfortable moving from project to project.
•Collaborate with developers, database engineers, and managers to solve problems
•The job will require the candidate to perform internet research and data analysis
•Over time, the candidate will be responsible for the creative activity of coming up with new ideas and projects to improve our clients’ performance in the search engines
•Other tasks as needed

To see how we work and play, visit http://www.profitfuel.com/ to apply!

Guest blogger: Tara Cuccia (Google Local Updates, Outrank Info. & Updates)

At ProfitFuel and Outrank, we’re ramping up for an exciting new recruiting initiative. To kick off, we’ll be hosting the Alamo Drafthouse Office Space Quote-Along. We’ve got two separate dates booked at the downtown location and the north location:

May 12th: Alamo Drafthouse Ritz, 7pm
May 19th: Alamo Drafthouse Lakecreek, 7pm

We’ll have current employees on location to discuss the positions we’ll be hiring for. They’ll also talk about their roles and responsibilities at ProfitFuel and Outrank, share personal experiences and give you a feel for our unique culture at one of the fastest growing local Austin companies.

We’ll be giving away prizes – including an ipod nano, play post-it jousting, compete in desk chair races and have stapler prizes. That’s how we roll.

Not only is ProfitFuel and Outrank an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company but also an Austin Business Journal Best Place to Work, Austin American-Statesman Top Workplace and a Texas Monthly Best Company to Work For. AND SEO is one of the hottest and most influential industries. SEO won’t be going away any time soon as we’re all aware of the seriously dramatic shift small businesses and major brands have made from traditional marketing and advertising to creating a prominent and valid online presence.

At ProfitFuel, we expect our team to be top of their class and we attract some of the best local talent around. However, given the nature of SEO, there is always room for you to grow and learn new things every day … and you will.

We’re hiring full-time, in-office positions in sales, marketing and client services. We’ve developed a core set of values that guide us as we continue to build the company:

- We believe in our ability to dramatically impact our clients.
- We believe in aligning the incentives of our company, employees, and clients.
- We believe in providing our services with integrity.
- We believe in balancing a strong work ethic with having fun.

We welcome the opportunity to show you our progress so far and encourage you to join us for the rest of the journey.

Remember the Alamo! We hope to see you at one of our Alamo Drafthouse recruiting events!

As always, $500 referral payout!

All future employees at Outrank.com and ProfitFuel go through an intense hiring process to ensure that we find the best employees to join our team. One major part of the process is a video interview. 

The use of video interviewing is growing. It started with high tech companies, but diverse employers are increasingly aware of the benefits of web based video interviewing. There is consistency – all candidates are asked the same set of questions. Questions can be specifically tailored for the job the employer is hiring for. Hiring managers have the opportunity to replay, review, and rate the interviews online, so they can compare candidates without having to remember who said what or review their notes.

To help you through the video hiring process, here are some tips provided by Alison Doyle from About.com on how to have a successful video interview:

• Review all the instructions. Ask for help (which is typically available online or by telephone) if you’re not sure how the webcam works or if you have questions.
• Follow the directions.
• Dress appropriately in professional interview attire, just like you would for an in-person interview. 
• Practice – if you have a webcam, record yourself to see how you appear on camera. 
• Be aware of your surroundings and the lighting. 
• Look at the camera, not down at the desk or table.

It’s important to remember that a video interview is a “real” interview, just like when you interview in an office. Your answers will be weighed and selection decisions will be made, just as they would if the interview was in-person. In fact, given that the interview can be scored and reviewed, it can be even more important than a typical first round phone or screening interview.

Hopefully these tips will help you ace your video interview.  Outrank.com and ProfitFuel are looking for strong sales and service people to join our team.  Come see how we work and play at ww.profitfuel.com and apply if it seems like the right fit for you!

One of the main questions candidates want to find out during the hiring process is what is takes to get an interview and move one step closer to securing a position within the company they want to work for. We dug up a few tips from a report that was recently published by Readers Digest on the 50 Secrets HR won’t tell you.

Keywords are key. Your resume will most likely be scanned for keywords by a software program before anyone even looks at it. Make sure to include functional and industry words as they apply to the position to increase the possibility that your resume will be reviewed by an actual person.

Every detail on your resume is part of your brand. The benefits of having a strong resume could be negated if you use an unprofessional e-mail address. Everything that is included in your resume is a direct reflection of you and helps to create your brand. Make sure to look at every aspect of your resume to make sure you are well represented.

HR is not your ticket in. The HR department usually acts as a screener for applications. It is in your best interest to contact the hiring manager if you have questions about a position. Get creative and source your decision maker through tools like LinkedIn.

Relationship trumps resume. It is well known that relationships are key in getting hired – even more important than a great resume. People like to hire those that have a proven track record. There is less risk and less potential for wasted time and money if a person comes recommended.

Hopefully these tips will help you when trying to secure a position.

Outrank.com and ProfitFuel is looking for the best sales, client service and marketing talent in Austin. If you are interested in joining our team – check out our open positions.

Do you want to join a fun company that has an exciting environment?  A place where you play as hard as you work?

ProfitFuel is looking for a .Net Engineer to complete development activities for the company’s SellFire technology, integration with a third party software, and IT initiatives. Initially, the .Net Engineer will program and deliver solutions, new products, and defect resolution to the business.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years programming experience
• 3+ years project management experience
• 3+ years Microsoft SQL Server
• 2+years C#; C, C++ experience helpful
• Visual Studio 6 and Visual Studio.Net
• DAO, ODBC and ADO database connectivity
• HTML
• Javascript
• College degree preferred

PROFITFUEL PERKS:

• Free chef-prepared lunches every day
• Casual attire & work atmosphere
• Fantastic health, dental, and long term disability insurance
• Matching 401k
• Paid vacation, sick and holiday time
• Happy Hour every Friday with snacks, beer and cocktails provided
• Fun Room with pool table, ping pong, Wii, games and much, MUCH, more!!!!
• Awesome growth potential with one of the fastest growing companies in Central Texas

Come join the country’s fastest-growing business-to-business telesales and lead generation company.  Our revolutionary SellFire technology allows sales reps to manage every aspect of a sales campaign, from selecting names to call, to dialing and recording the call, to creating orders, to calculating and paying commissions.

If you are interested in joining our team go to http://www.profitfuel.com/were-hiring/job-openings

Creating your resume can seem like a daunting task.  Deciding what information to include from your job history can make a big difference to recruiters.   Most people focus on what they need to include – but it is also important to make sure that you omit certain things as well.

Kim Isaacs, a resume expert who works for Monster.com, listed the following items that you should think twice about including on your resume:

• Exaggerations – “If it sounds too good to be true — it probably is.” That’s what employers are thinking when they read over-the-top accomplishments that sound fabricated. If the accomplishment is inflated, it doesn’t belong on your resume.
• Irrelevancies – It’s hard to let go of accomplishments that you are proud of, but consider omitting the ones unrelated to your current goal.
• Ancient History – Writing a resume is not equivalent to writing your memoir. Most employers are concerned about your recent positions, going back 10 to 15 years or so.
• Bias-Inducing Information – Deciding whether to include accomplishments that may expose you to possible discrimination is a very personal one. Gerry Crispin, SPHR, a recruiting professional and partner at CareerXRoads, a Kendall Park, New Jersey, recruitment consulting firm, generally does not recommend omitting important resume accomplishments, but says doing so is not a bad idea in some instances. “If the accomplishments give a clear indication of factors such as religion, race or age, I might find reasonable alternatives to describing them,” he says.
• Proprietary Information – Including quantifiable facts about your accomplishments is important, but it’s equally important not to reveal proprietary company information.

The main goal of a resume is to secure an interview – which has become more challenging over the years.

Keep these tips in mind when creating your resume to help you get a foot in the door. Check www.outrankcomjobs.com for more tips!

Are you on the clock, unhappy, and job hunting right now?

If so, check out what we have to offer at ProfitFuel and Outrank.com. ProfitFuel continues to be awarded “Best Place to Work in Austin” for a REASON! Come see for yourself why.

ProfitFuel is looking for more incredible people to join our amazing team! We are now hiring for Inside Sales Reps – check out the details below.

A little bit about us:
ProfitFuel, located in Austin, TX, is an Inc 500 company that manages online advertising for over 7,500 small business clients. Our mission is to be the engine that drives sales growth for our clients.

*Named one of the “Best Companies to Work For in Texas 2010 & 2011″ by Texas Association of Business and Texas Monthly
*Named one of the “Best Places to Work 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010″ by Austin Business Journal
*Named one of the “Top Workplaces 2010″ by Austin American Statesman

Why has ProfitFuel been named the “Best Place to Work” in Central Texas?

We think there are hundreds of small reasons and one big one. We fundamentally believe our PEOPLE are our biggest asset, and we try to demonstrate that with our actions every day.

What we are looking for:

SMB Inside Sales Job Description:
Make heavy outbound calls daily offering SEO services to businesses.
Maintains accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, closed sales, and follow-up activities in proprietary CRM system

REQUIREMENTS:

Previous Sales Experience is a MUST
Top producer at previous sales roles
Excellent phone/verbal communication skills
Internet savvy
Demonstrates the ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers.
Strong, aggressive sales closing skills
Data entry skills
Experience in using computers, the Internet and email software
Efficient multi-tasking (navigate internet web pages and databases while on the phone)
Excellent work ethic
Outbound Call Center experience a major PLUS!!!

PROFITFUEL PERKS:
Work schedule is M-F, 8-5. (sales paid training hours are M-F, 9-6). No weekends.
FREE chef-prepared lunches EVERY DAY!!
Casual attire and work atmosphere
Fantastic health, dental, and long term disability insurance
Matching 401k
Paid vacation, sick and holiday time
Happy Hour every Friday with snacks, beer and cocktails provided
Fun Room with pool table, ping pong, Wii, games and much, MUCH, more!!!!
Awesome growth potential with one of the fastest growing companies in Central Texas

PAY:
Position is base plus UNCAPPED commission!

To learn more, visit http://www.profitfuel.com/jobs