Roanoke Connect #65
eNewsletter
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Greetings!
We will launching a new front-end to the Roanoke Connect database in the next few weeks that will require you to re-opt-in to participate in this service. The new system will be much more elaborate, robust and efficent. More to come in the weeks ahead. But if you want a sneak peak, you can go to www.careerconcourse.com/roanoke and regsiter. |
| Summer Job Fair -June 17- Roanoke Civic Center 9am12noon |
The City of Roanoke will be holding its Summer Job Fair on Wednesday, June 17 from 9 am - 12 noon at the Roanoke Civic Center Exhibit Hall. The event is sponsored by the Renick Group, Express Employment Professionals, and WDBJ7. Please plan to attend this event. For vendors search Roanoke Summer Job Fair on Facebook. Watch the video promotion. |
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| 40-60 Positions to be filled in Roanoke |
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Greg Bowman of the recruiting firm in Greensboro, NC called Robert Half is recruiting for a Roanoke company who is ramping up in the next few weeks to employ between 40-60 individuals in mortgage, underwriting and loan processing. To inquire about these position, call at 336-668-2996 and tell him you found it through the Roanoke Connect database. |
| Anthem to fill 25 jobs in downtown Roanoke |
Anthem must hire 25 telesales professionals that will start by July 20. The positions have a base pay of $30k with incentives up to $70k a year. The news was presented on Tuesday's PBS JobQuest show. For more info, contact Cindy.Kinney@anthem.com or visit and apply online at anthem.com. | |
| Maple Leaf |
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This firm has a number of positions it is trying to fill in its Roanoke operations. The firm will be at the job fair on Wednesday. For more info, email ClelanJA@mapleleaf.ca. |
| Cintas - Sales Position $100k |
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This firm will also be at the job fair on Wednesday.
Cintas is expanding its salesforce in Southwest Virginia, and they are currently hiring for outside Sales Representatives in the Roanoke, Lynchburg, and the NRV.
The territories are all $100k+ potential and offer very competitive benefit/vehicle packages. They also offer advancement opportunities in the first 18-24 months. The website is www.cintas-corp.com/careers/ the requisition number is 1007 3549 for Roanoke/Lynchburg; or 1007 3550 for the NRV. They are looking for someone with strong B2B sales experience with a proven track record of excellence. Interested candidates can email Norm Cella at cellan@cintas.com or call his cell phone at 540 204 0885. | |
| AmerAssure Marketing Group |
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This is a new firm to region and will be at the job fair in June 17 at the Roanoke Civic Center. They are ramping up for customer service related positions. For more info, contact Lee at lee.mowry@live.com. |
| Job Search Sessions from Adecco |
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In order to support our community and alleviate a bit of the frustration that our current unemployment market is feeling, we have created a "social group" that allows unemployed individuals the opportunity to network, as well as communicate difficulties that they are facing. They will also be able to learn and improve job/career searching skills through our various topics and subject matter covered during each meeting. Bring a copy of your resume and spend a few hours making the right connections!
Next Mixer -
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location: Roanoke College's Massengill Auditorium (Located off of Market Street in Salem)
Future Mixer Dates: July 21st, August 18th, September 15th.
Contact: Manisha Hall Phone 540-989-1672 or email Manisha.hall@adeccona.com
TENTATIVE MEETING AGENDA:
Meeting 1: June 16, 2009
Networking Yourself as a Job Seeker
- Speaker Ruth Lewis, Lee Hecht Harrison
Furthering Your Education to Enhance Your Opportunities - Guest speaker TBA
- Speaker Vincent Randall, ECPI and Karen Jackson, National Business College
Meeting 2 : July 21, 2009
Resume and Cover Letter Tips - Speaker
- Speaker Donna Ferguson, F&H Administrative Services
Meeting 3 : August 18, 2009
Interviewing Skills and the Importance of Post Interview Follow-up
- Speaker Amy Foster, Roanoke College
Dress for Success
- Speaker TBA
Meeting 4 : September 15, 2009
Current Economic Update and Discussion - Speaker TBA
- Speaker TBA
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| Moseley Real Estate Schools |
| Owner Guyon Moseley has a 1-2 immediate needs for sales reps at the Roanoke headquarters. For more info, email Guyon at guyon@moseley.org. |
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| Blue Ridge PBS JobQuest |
| In case you missed the last show and the 60 jobs that were advertised, you can see those jobs here at |
| http://www.blueridgepbs.org/html/local/jobquest_jobs.html
Set your DVR for 7 pm Tuesday, July 7 to watch the next show. |
| Apprenticeship Program |
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| The state has a program that has been in place for quite some time connecting job seekers to employers through a formal and structured apprenticeship program. Over 400 trades are included and dozens of local employers are participating in the program.
On the surface it appears to be almost too good to be true that a program like this exists. However, it takes commitment from the apprentice and an overall awareness that such an option exists.
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| Kissito Health Care |
Firm looking for dynamic leadership for numerous opportunities locally - copywriter, senior manager of retirement community, and an individual skilled in Wordpress. For more info, contact ira@jobzcafe.com. |
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Virginia Tech |
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Many, many jobs are available at Virginia Tech. To check them out, go to their site. |
Virginia Tech is also hosting a series of workshops for job seekers.
Monday, June 15, 10:00am-11:30am , Blacksburg Library
Monday, June 15, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Meadowbrook Library-Shawsville
Tuesday, June 16, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Christiansburg Library
Thursday, June 18, 10:00am-11:30am, Floyd Library
Thursday, June 25, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Floyd Library
Tuesday, June 30, 10:00am-11:30am, Meadowbrook Library-Shawsville
Thursday, July 9, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Blacksburg Library
To register and for more info, email Curtis Mabry at cmabry@vt.edu. |
| 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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| 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 the first two months of 2009. Obviously a growing firm. For more info, visit their site or contact Jessica at jessica@mailtrust.com
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| Human Resource Positions |
| Check for available HR positions at the Roanoke Valley SHRM web site.
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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 call Kevin Martin at 540.556.9494 |
| COX |
Cox has a number of positions available For more info, apply online at www.cox.com/coxcareers
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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