Our Unscientific Opinion - There are More Jobs Out There!
We're always keeping an eye on what's going on in the Greater Richmond job market. Here's some good news: according to our estimates, there is about a 60% increase in the number of Richmond area job postings since we launched RichmondJobNet back in February 2009! |
Follow the 50 Top Employers in Richmond
Already following RichmondJobNet on twitter, but looking for a way to make your account even more productive? Try following our new twitter feed, which includes Richmond's 50 top employers on twitter! Many of these companies have multiple locations, so not all their tweets are focused on the Richmond area. But information is power, so find out what Richmond's top employers are up to, and give yourself an edge over your competition. |
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Why We Care
The Greater Richmond Partnership promotes the region to businesses all over the globe and works to encourage the retention and expansion of existing business. The Greater Richmond workforce represents a piece of what makes this region great and is often the number one consideration of businesses we work with. The community's ability to train, retain and recruit top talent is a key part of our region's success - past, present and future. |
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Greetings!
After a great Labor Day weekend and some beautiful weather, it's time to get down to work! This month we are featuring jobs at retail stores. There's more variety than you think, so it's worth taking a look. Also, don't miss our new twitter feed, some exciting news about expanding companies in the area, and a feature about RichmondJobNet's search tool. |
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We're Making the "Search" in "Job Search" a Little Easier
We're always trying to make it a little easier for you to find your dream job in Greater Richmond, and the job search function on the RichmondJobNet homepage is no exception. Have you checked it out yet? You can enter a job title, keyword, company name, activity, or other phrase into the search box to find the jobs you're looking for in the Richmond region. Listings come from SimplyHired, a search engine that aggregates job listings from thousands of sources. In one click, you can search job boards, newspaper and classified listings, associations, social networks, content sites and company career sites all at once! And even better, our search is already limited to a 50-mile Richmond radius, so you don't have to sort through jobs in locations you aren't interested in. Why not give our search function a try today? |
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Careers with Retail Companies
This month we are featuring careers with companies focused on retail sales. With consumer spending on the rise and the holiday season coming up, many retail stores are gearing up for a busy season. Available positions include cashiers, sales agents, logistics and warehousing professionals, asset protection agents, managers, and even some pharmacists and call center customer service representatives. Check out the list below for just a few of the companies adding staff.
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Don't Miss These Expanding Employers
DuPont: Last month, Gov. McDonnell announced that DuPont will be opening a $20 million research and development center at its existing Chesterfield facility to test the production of a lighter fiber battery pack. The number of jobs this expansion will bring to the Chesterfield location is still unclear, but it wouldn't hurt to keep an eye on the company's career site. Get more information on the expansion plans here. |
You never know what opportunities are around the corner. You can do it, job seekers! |
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Sincerely,
Your Friends at RichmondJobNet |
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