Roanoke Connect #58
eNewsletter
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Greetings!
The city announced a series of resources for job seekers last week. Please visit the website to learn about more opportunities for your job search and career path. |
| 3rd Annual Roanoke Holiday Career & Lifestyle Fair - Dec 30 |
| On December 30, from 9 am - 12 noon at the Roanoke Civic Center, the 3rd annual RoanokeHoliday Career and Lifestyle Fair sponsored by The Renick Group, Express Employment Professionals and WDBJ7. Click to view a partial list of expected vendors.
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| Monday Sessions with Job Seekers |
Sometimes you need a partner or a coach to to assist you in your job search. We want to be that for you. That's why we created weekly sessions with job seekers on Mondays from 4 - 6 pm at 117 Church Ave in downtown Roanoke.
We will discuss job search strategies and techniques from the experts - recruiters. It's free to attend and job seekrs who have attended have provided very positive feedback. |
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| US Census |
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Roanoke is opening a regional office and hundreds of part-time positions must be filled in the first quarter of 2009. For more info, call 866-861-2010.
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| Virginia Tech - Web Editor |
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Virginia Tech, uniquely surrounded by the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, is a comprehensive, innovative research university with the largest full-time student population in Virginia. Virginia Tech's rise to national prominence has been made possible in large part by the increased levels of private support and the Office of University Development helps secure that support for the university. In late 2007, a public goal was announced for the $1 billion Campaign for Virginia Tech: Invent the Future. This campaign promises to propel Virginia Tech into the forefront of the nation's leading research universities. This is a very exciting time in Virginia Tech's history.
The Office of University Development at Virginia Tech is seeking a Web Editor (Posting #081206)
The successful candidate will join a collaborative team in creating content for all development publications (print and electronic), and will play a lead role in developing, organizing, and structuring content for university development web sites. The Web Editor will oversee the department's web production with the university's content management system, as well as manage ongoing growth and refinement of unit's web presence and capacity. Responsibilities also will include ongoing assessment of unit websites for technical and aesthetic qualities, as well as traffic/click through rates; evaluating site usability with clients and audiences; and assisting in creation of specialty websites.
Interested candidates should review the full job description and must apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu (posting #081206) and include with the state application a cover letter, resume and references.
For further information please contact Leanna Craig, Human Resources Assistant, hrdev@vt.edu.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process should notify University Development, 540/231-2801.A review of applications will begin January 15, 2009.
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| Shenandoah Life |
A number of current openings for a Roanoke-based insurance company. Specifically, there is a strong need for premium accounting specialist. | |
| Human Resource Positions |
| Check for available HR positions at the Roanoke Valley SHRM web site.
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| S.R. Clarke |
S.R. Clarke, an executive recruiting/search firm, located in Blacksburg, has dozens of openings, at our Southwestern Virginia clients, for our candidates seeking options, in the emerging technologies, in the Roanoke Valley and New River Valley. We primarily place individuals into permanent positions in all skill set areas and all levels of experience. Our focus is in the technology space. Please contact Eric Melniczek at emelniczek@srclarke.com for more information.
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| Hollins University |
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Please see the Hollins University job opportunities web page for all open positions and for more info, contact Alicia Godzwa at hollinshr@hollins.edu. Hollins is consistently the number one employer as visited by recipients of this eNewsletter. | |
| Express Employment Professionals |
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| Express is a full-service employment company, offering job seekers a variety of career placement options. Whatever situation you seek, our business is to get you there. Check the website for local job listings with some of the best companies in the area. Also, view their video.
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| Modea |
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Modea, an interactive agency in Blacksburg has many programming, design, and marketing positions available. View all openings on their website.
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| Mailtrust |
A division of Rackspace (NYSE: RAX) needs a plethora of specialized talents and skills. Specifically they have a need for an HR specialist and an interactive designer. For more info, visit their site or contact Nina at nina@mailtrust.com | |
| Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Full Time / Interns |
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Northwestern Mutual is looking for people with a "servant-leader" heart who want to serve the Roanoke/New River Valley communities through the position of a Financial Representative. If you are looking for a meaningful career with the rewards of impact, independence, and income, then contact Mary at mary.wolfe@nmfn.com. | |
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Virginia Tech |
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A ton of jobs are available at Virginia Tech. To check them out, go to their site. |
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| Bright Services |
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| Bright Services has number of opportunites. For more info, contact Brooke Perry at 540-382-7213, brooke@brightservices.net.
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| COX |
Cox has positions available as a home service technician, senior accountant and financial analyst. For more info, apply online at www.cox.com/coxcareers
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| McLeod and Co. |
| Editor Note: This firm is planning to double in size in the next few years.
Entry-Level Audit Staff Positions Are Available:
McLeod & Company is a full-service CPA and Management Consulting firm in downtown Roanoke. Since the firm was founded in 1986, our goal has been to provide proactive consulting, tax and auditing services at a reasonable fee in the most responsive manner. While auditing and accounting remains the largest area of our practice, we have expanded significantly into numerous areas of specialized tax planning and consulting, including employee benefits, federal and state tax credits, bank financing requests and profit enhancement services.
Today our firm is one of the largest in the RoanokeValley. We provide over 18 specialized areas of service and serve over 200 corporate clients ranging from $500,000 to more than $2,500,000,000 in annual revenue.
We attribute this growth to our excellent staff members. McLeod & Company is currently seeking a highly-motivated, self-started to join our staff as an entry-level Auditor.
The ideal candidate would have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with previous experience in the public accounting field. Experience at a one of the big four is preferred, but is not required. Applicant may either have his/ her CPA license or be in the pursuit of receiving it.
For additional information about McLeod & Company, please visit our website at www.mcleodco.com.
This position offers a competitive salary in addition to an incentive compensation plan, profit sharing and 401k plans. Please contact Susan Stanley at 540-342-6911 with any question. All resumes and salary requirements should be sent to Susan at sstanley@mcleodco.com.
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| Camelot for Kids |
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Camelot for Kids is in need of energetic Child Care Counselors. Minimum qualifications are one year experience. Salary is contingent upon experience and education. We have openings at our Roanoke, Christiansburg and Therapeutic Day School facilities. Resumes should be sent to thagerman@camelotforkids.org.
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| Starting a Business? Entrepreneur Express Workshop Feb 5 |
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If you are planning to start a business or currently have a business, this workshop is a must. It's free and you must register online.
Come to Virginia Western Community College at Whitman Auditorium on Thursday, February 5 from 8 am - 11 am to seek counsel from experts. |
| Buy a Business? Bundy & Company |
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Some of you have been looking for the right position, but just have not found it yet. Others have always wanted to own a business. Have you ever thought about buying an existing business? Perhaps you have access to some capital and would like to invest in a business and a job.
We are excited to announce that Bundy & Company has rebranded to Bundy Group. For nearly 20 years, Bundy Group has provided professional merger and acquisitions advisory services to clients across our region. As our Company has evolved, we have refined our focus to clients operating in the Lower Middle Market ($1 MM - $100 MM in transaction value). With experience drawn from over 200 transactions, Bundy Group remains focused on providing first rate client service and maintaining strong relationships within the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic business communities.
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| Commit To Lifelong Learning - Open House Feb 5 |
| Now is the ideal time in this current labor market to seek new skills to position yourself for jobs in high demand.
The Roanoke Higher Education Center is holding an open house on February 5 from 4 - 7 pm in Room 212. Learn about more than 200 degree programs and licensures.
All of the following provide unique educational opportunities directly resulting in better job prospects:
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These links may be helpful to you in your job search process.
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| Stuart Mease
540-853-2384 |
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