The Future Looks Brighter for 2012
Good news, job seekers! Evidence is pointing to a more positive 2012 job market. Hiring is up, businesses are expanding. Want to hear more positive news? Read all about it in this Richmond Times-Dispatch article. |
New Jobs Legislation on the Horizon?
Need a job? The Commonwealth of Virginia hears you loud and clear! Legislation is being proposed to the 2012 General Assembly that aims to help employers create more jobs. Governor Bob McDonnell's jobs package, dubbed "The Greatest Opportunity: Jobs and Economic Development Legislative Agenda," includes support for small businesses, hiring tax credits, and increased funding to key programs. Take a look at this press release to learn more. |
Make Some Plans, Land a Job
Is your brand new 2012 calendar looking a bit bare? Why not fill it up with some career events? No matter what type of job you're looking for, RJN has you covered. From job fairs, networking events, and training opportunities, you can't afford to ignore this great, FREE resource. There's even a widget that allows you to add an event to your electronic calendar with a quick click of the mouse. Check out the RichmondJobNet Career Calendar today! |
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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!
Welcome to 2012! The New Year brings with it a bright employment outlook. Take a look below for just a small sampling of the region's growing employers. Plus, learn about the type of job market 2012 is expected to bring, along with some proposed legislation that just might make your year a bit brighter. |
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2011 in Review: 5,000 Jobs Announced!
Pay attention, job seekers! The companies below are the economic movers and shakers of 2011, either announcing new locations or expansions in the Richmond region over the past year. These announcements have totaled to nearly 5,000 local jobs. Some are hiring now, and some will be hiring in the future, but all are growing and should be on your radar. |
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Your Dream Career May Be Just a Keyword Away
Ready for an uptick in hiring after the holiday slump? Here at RichmondJobNet we've noticed a lot of new openings being posted throughout the month of January on Simply Hired, the job search aggregator that powers the search widget at www.RichmondJobNet.com. In fact, last we checked there were more than 24,000 postings within a 50-mile radius of Richmond!
And here's the best part - we've made it super simple for you to find those jobs! Just head to the RichmondJobNet homepage and type in a keyword, job title, or company name into the search widget. The results are already limited to within a 50-mile radius of Richmond, so you don't have to move to find your dream job! |
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New Year, New Name for Mondial
 Everyone's favorite travel and specialty insurance company, , will be making some big changes during the upcoming year. First, the Mondial  Assistancecompany will be changing its name to Allianz to more closely align with its parent company. Allianz plans to hire about 100 new employees over the next six months and will be moving into a new, much larger North American headquarters this coming fall. Don't miss out on an opportunity with this growing, evolving company! Check out current openings here.
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With increased hiring, an uptick in consumer demand, and lower levels of jobless claims, we're confident that this is shaping up to be a great year. We wish you good luck and much prosperity in 2012! |
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Sincerely,
Your Friends at RichmondJobNet |
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