http://www.jobster.com/at/company/AOL?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/company/AOL?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:05:22 GMT Most recently updated answers at AOL http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/343933?answer_class=AnswerBase The key to getting a job at AOL is knowing someone who already works there. As with most companies, candidates who have an "in" with a current employee always seem to have an edge. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:05:22 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/343933?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/328486?answer_class=AnswerBase The secret to getting hired at AOL is to demonstrate your optimism, eagerness to grow your current skillset, to be flexible with ever-changing company priorities, be a creative and resourceful individual, be an innovator, as well as a consumate team player. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:42:38 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/328486?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/317126?answer_class=AnswerBase I conceptualize, design, and produce deliverables for website and application user interface and navigation. Based on product requirements, I deliver wireframes, product and process flows, heuristic evaluations, navigation maps, concept maps, task flows, personas, use case scenarios, competitive analyses, technical assessments, and design documentation. I am also called upon to inspire and at times lead and facilitate creative discussion and brainstorming. I Designed compelling and engaging interactions for the AIM Pages (AIM Profiles) social network. I designed the brand new AIM Groups to replace the defunct AOL Groups.. I retooled AOL's aging but world-class Blogging platform (AOL Journals, reimagined as AIM Blogs) without the guidance of a Product Mgr. I redesigned AOL Messageboards to serve the needs of the new generation of AOL Channels. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:54:35 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/317126?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/310486?answer_class=AnswerBase As Art Director on the Experience Prototype Team, I am part of a tight-knit group passionate about making AOL's audience experiences more usable, innovative and engaging. To date, I have contributed substantially to prototypes for AIM Pages, AOL Dot Com, Music, News, Games, Body and Video. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:31:30 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/310486?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/299364?answer_class=AnswerBase * Part of a very skillful and experienced network engineering team, responsible for AOL's world-class streaming media network infrastructure, massive web cache complex, Internet Operations, and Core Services. * Design scalable network solutions and policies for AOL's international portals. (network architecture and deployment) * Configure, install, upgrade and maintain Cisco routers and switches, Juniper routers, and Foundry Networks L2/L4 switches. * Leading the switch consolidation project to get streaming host on new switches and freeing ports on other switches or decommissioning legacy switches thus improving efficiency of the entire system. * Designed and implemented standardized template for Juniper's M-series and Cisco - 7600 & 2600 series, to check our devices daily for consistent configuration to avoid any configuration errors. * Exposed to large scale, multi-vendor network topologies. * Participated in engineering reviews, staff meetings, and other activities, which increased my network understanding of the issues and challenges facing both a content provider and a Tier-1 ISP. * Applied the latest description standard on all our routers interfaces. * Build and maintain Visio documentation database of network topology. * Perform off hour maintenances and configuration changes during maintenance windows for different international sites. Technical Skills Networking: * Protocols - IP, TCP, UDP, HSRP, VRRP, VIP, ARP, DNS. * Routing Protocol - BGP4, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP, IS-IS. * Vendor Knowledge - Cisco systems, Juniper networks, Foundry networks. * Network Hardware - Cisco 7600/2600, Juniper M series, Foundry SI 400/450. * Network security - VPN, IPsec, Access Lists, SSH. * Miscellaneous - FastE, copper/fiber GigE. * Operating Systems - Cisco IOS, JUNOS, Mac OS X, Windows XP/Vista, UNIX. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:26:01 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/299364?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/254564?answer_class=AnswerBase I support different recruiters in various recruiting activities, including: -Schedule and coordinate interviews between hiring managers and candidates -Load resumes into BrassRing and track to the appropriate requisition numbers -Register final candidates for Background Investigations -Coorindate travel arrangements for interviewing candidates -Ensure paperwork is submitted and received from all new hires -Conduct basic preliminary phone screens -Assist in managing the Employee Referral Program by checking and updating BrassRing, and phone screening any referred candidates -Send EEO Communications to candidates in BrassRing -Greet and pick up interviewing Candidates when needed -Process Candidate Expense Reimbursements -Ensure a positive candidate experience through strong communications with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates -Assist and support recruiters in any activities in order to enhance their value Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:48:23 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/254564?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232678?answer_class=AnswerBase Edit and write marketing content Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:19:32 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232678?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/231469?answer_class=AnswerBase Maintain quality programming that drives user interaction with social networking tools and products. Develop original programs and franchises, evaluate existing programming for currency and suitability, and monitor the brand, assessing the need for programming, partnership or organizational changes. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:30:44 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/231469?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/214322?answer_class=AnswerBase * Direct product marketing road map and initiatives for the AOL Mail and Address Book products, including Storage, Anti-Spam, and AOL's Free Personal Domains product. * Key marketing driver in designing, developing and launching AOL's Free Personal Domains product (http://domains.aol.com) in under 60 days. * Oversee features and growth of product with over 100 million users (mailboxes) * Coordinate with the IT organizations (including Engineering & QA), define high-level functional and detailed system requirements, participate in detailed functional definition and design, planning sessions, monitor development progress against the approved plan, and monitor system testing (QA). * Establish and lead cross-functional and cross-organizational project/product teams from concept phase to product release. * Create and maintain product concept documents, requirements documents, business plans, and risk mitigation plans. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:11:17 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/214322?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/213386?answer_class=AnswerBase Sourced, interviewed, hired, and developed effective teams working across four channels (Print Advertising, Alternative Media, Bundling, and Time Warner Distribution Services) to ensure optimal efficiencies for software procurement, packaging, and distribution. Worked closely with numerous managers and key staff to ensure all deadlines and quality standards were met or exceeded. Prepared month end financial cost reports meeting budgetary and forecasting requirements. Successfully controlled costs while supporting critical operations. Oversaw a $72,000,000 annual budget, and closely monitored team in areas of scheduling, problem solving, deadline enforcement and compliance. -Interfaced directly with both domestic and international packaging suppliers to purchase and obtain required materials, and researched new packaging methods, materials, and efficiencies to streamline and improve existing production processes while reducing annual costs. -Served on various taskforce committees to analyze and improve departmental workflow, and served as troubleshooter for production issues critical to reduce costs and eliminate production delays. -Prepared status reports and lead weekly planning meetings with marketing personnel and outside agency staff for both existing and future projects. -Empowered and assisted assigned staff. Developed annual performance reviews, and provided focused training opportunities to expand professional capabilities. -Lead a complex SAP procurement implementation, including user training, troubleshooting, compliance, and system security. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:42:32 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/213386?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/130278?answer_class=AnswerBase AOL is a fantastic place to work at, as it brings together a diverse set of people from different backgrounds that work together. The matrix organization and geographic spread of AOL enabled me to work with amazing number of people and teams I would not have otherwise. I hired over 12 people in one year in multiple locations, including offshore in Bangalore India, and multiple sites in the US, for example. I am really proud of bulidng kickass infrastructure for Video streaming, ad-insertion, HiQ as well as DRM for ecommerce and new offerings for movie downloads competing with Amazon and iTunes and beating them to market. Thu, 03 May 2007 18:48:35 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/130278?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/116296?answer_class=AnswerBase It was a great job. I managed a team of 15-30 agents working for AOL's registration department. Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:10:48 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/116296?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/94310?answer_class=AnswerBase 1- Creativity that is encouraged and utilized- it's about reaching a changing audience and that requires innovation. 2- Hardworking people with laidback attitudes- it's about working hard and enjoying yourself while you do it. 3- Flexibility- it's about setting and achieving goals, not being micromanaged and punching a time clock. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:16:11 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/94310?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/84491?answer_class=AnswerBase We're in the Silicon Valley so we are casual! Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:53:39 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/84491?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/84490?answer_class=AnswerBase 1. free gym at MV 2. it used to be netscape at MV 3. Moz is pretty well priced. Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:50:46 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/84490?answer_class=AnswerBase