Roanoke Connect #62
eNewsletter
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Greetings!
We have had abour 5 success stories in the last 2 weeks of people finding jobs through our services. If you have a successstory, then please share. If not, please come to our Monday sessions for job seekers every Monday at 4 pm at 117 Church Ave. For specifics questions email stuart.mease@roanokeva.gov. |
| VaWizard.org |
| The Community College System has created an online tool that I believe will help the "un-serviced workforce" with their job and career management called VaWizard.org.
This site compiles multiple data sources using complex alogrithms created by Chmura Economics and creates an online environment using new technologies (avatars, video, etc.) to answer all questions in one place. The site received $2 million from a federal grant.
For instance, the site will ask a series of question to determine what industries best matches your skills and interest, then it shares supply and demand data set for jobs in that sector in the region. Then, it tells you the average wage and what companies are in that sector. Next, it tells you how much education your would need, how long it would take to acquire the education, and provides cost of education and links to financial aid.
The Roanoke Connect database is also working on altering its current form to align with this new systems. |
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| TAP Job Fair - April 7 - Roanoke Civic Center 12 noon - 4 pm |
Another job fair in the region you must attend.
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| VT KnowledgeWorks Entrepreneurship Summit April 2, 2009 |
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The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
Blacksburg, VA
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm3t7ShuZz8&fmt=18.
VT KnowledgeWorks and LeClairRyan present the First Annual VT KnowledgeWorks Entrepreneurship Summit, a comprehensive workshop custom designed for prospective company founders and entrepreneurs launching or re-vamping a business, and growing companies seeking expansion capital. The schedule of events include -
8:30 a.m. Basics of Successful Entrepreneurship - Alumni Assembly Hall
A two-hour workshop by Jim Flowers, Director of VT KnowledgeWorks, and author of MOXIE and other fundamental entrepreneurial concepts
11:00 a.m. Student Business Concept Competition - Alumni Assembly Hall
Student finalists from regional universities present their entrepreneurial ideas
12:30 p.m. Optimizing Customer Acquisition in a World of Media Fragmentation and Luncheon - Latham Ballroom
Keynote address by Ken Ray, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for AT&T Advertising Solutions
1:30 p.m. CVG's LiveFire! ™ - Alumni Assembly Hall
CVG's signature LiveFire! ™ brings companies in need of funding together with angel investors in fast-paced, real-life screening sessions.
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Networking and Awards Reception - Latham Ballroom
For $50 (or $25/student) you have all day access to the entrepreneurship workshop, competitions, luncheon and networking reception!
Register here - https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=25294.
Please contact Lindsey Eversole, Member Services Manager at VT KnowledgeWorks if you have any questions regarding the Summit.
Lindsey Eversole, Member Services Manager
VT KnowledgeWorks
www.vtknowledgeworks.com
540-443-9100, extension 2
Lindsey.eversole@vtknowledgeworks.com
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| National College - 3 Positions |
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| Kissito Health Care |
Firm looking for dynamic leadership for numerous opportunities locally. For more info, contact ira@jobzcafe.com. Also, contact Ira about a part-time, social media recruiting position.
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Virginia Tech |
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At last count, 152 jobs are available at Virginia Tech. To check them out, go to their site. |
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| Kebony |
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We are seeking an energetic, highly-motivated, well-organized, and ambitious Sales Professional to assist in a national product launch in a unique niche of a $5.4 billion industry. We are looking for candidates with excellent written/oral communication skills and a demonstrated can-do attitude. The candidate must have a Hunter Mentality, proven track record of exceeding sales quota with strong, proven selling skills: Processes, Opportunity identification, qualification and closing abilities. This position is a highly visible ground floor growth opportunity responsible for pursuing new business and closing sales. EEOC.
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| Aflac |
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For now. For later. For others. For you. No limit to how much you can earn. Professional training at each step of the career. Security so you can retire in 10 years, if you wish. Outstanding stock opportunities, awards, recognition, and trips. We would like to discuss our very attractive career opportunity with you. The positions we are filling are for sales associates with advancement possible. As an associate, you will call on local businesses in the Roanoke and Western Virginia Region, use an established referral program, and assist in enrolling established accounts. Previous sales experience is not required. To lean more about the AFLAC opportunity, please contact Kevin Martin k1_martin@us.aflac.com or 540.556.9494.
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| Mailtrust |
Fortune's 32nd Best Place To Work in the United States
A division of Rackspace (NYSE: RAX) needs a plethora of specialized talents and skills, specifically marketing, PR and brand management. Also, they have hired 15 people in 2009 and are up to 115 total. Obviously a growing firm. For more info, visit their site or contact Nina at nina@mailtrust.com
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| COX |
Cox has a number of positions available For more info, apply online at www.cox.com/coxcareers
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| Human Resource Positions |
| Check for available HR positions at the Roanoke Valley SHRM web site.
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| 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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| 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. | |
| 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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| McLeod and Co. |
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Full-Time Accounting Assistant
McLeod and Company, one of the largest public accounting firms in the Roanoke Valley, is seeking a highly-motivated, self-starter to fill a full-time accounting assistant position. The candidate must exhibit all of the following:
3 to 5 years accounting experience
Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
Knowledge of accounting software, MAS 90 experience a plus
Able to multi-task with ease
Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
Duties will include, but not limited to the following:
Preparation of Company Financial Statements
Statistical Reporting
Multiple Bank Reconciliations some of which are complex
A/P Functions
Entry level Tax Return preparation
Monthly Preparation of multiple state and federal tax forms
Maintaining detailed excel spreadsheets
The ideal candidate will be able to work 8:30 to 5:30 (M-F).
Salary will commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send resume and salary requirement to Susan Stanley at sstanley@mcleodco.com. |
| 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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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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