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Updated Employer List - Charlotte Job Fair - Feb. 19th 2008-02-07 14:48:00 With 13 days left until our Job Fair in Charlotte, I thought I'd post the updated Employer List.ACN, Inc.HMS HostHarris TeeterAdeccoAflacAirport Terminal ServicesConvergysFedEx GroundSchneider NationalVolt Workforce SolutionsETAK Systems, Inc.BI-LOFDY, Inc./BojanglesAaron's Sales & LeaseTime Warner CableAdesaDuke University Eye CenterADT SecurityLabor FindersIKON Office SolutionsEducation Opportunities:New Horizons Computer Learning CentersStrayer UniversityTransTech Trucking SchoolAgain, if you are unable to attend, but would like to participate, or would like to pre-register by sending your resume to ncjobs@employmentguide.com and put your Industry or Position desired in the Subject Line we'll include your resume on a CD database given to all recruiters attending this event. For more tips on submitting your resume, click here. And don't forget to check back by clicking the Job Fair banner to see what new employers and education opportunities that have signed up! ...

Charlotte? A Miserable City? 2008-01-31 11:13:00 Forbes reported that Charlotte ranked 9th in their Most Miserable Cities in the U.S.! Even to them it was a surprise.The biggest surprise on our list is Charlotte, N.C., which is ranked ninth. Charlotte has undergone tremendous economic growth the past decade, while the population has soared 32%. But the current picture isn't as bright. Employment growth has not kept up with population growth, meaning unemployment rates are up more than 50% compared with 10 years ago. Charlotte scored in the bottom half of all six categories we examined. It scored the worst on violent crime, ranking 140th.Detroit was number one. So what went into factoring this? Things like unemployment rates, taxes, commute times, weather, pollution and crime. Those factors may be true - we do have quite a bit of traffic - but what do you think? Do we deserve number 9 on the misery scale?Read America's Most Miserable Cities from Forbes.com- Rosie Reilman ...

Hello, Mr. Vice President 2008-01-31 07:42:00 Vice President, Dick Cheney is speaking this morning at 11 a.m. at the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in Uptown. If you're able to attend - it's apparently only open to Chamber members - let us know how it goes and what the Vice President has to say to the Queen City. He's supposed to follow up with the President's State of the Union address and talk about key issues like economy and war.- Rosie Reilman ... President

Submit Your Resume for the Charlotte Job Fair, February 19th 2008-01-18 12:42:00 One of the great things about our job fairs is that we like to make sure that you reach all of the employers who attend our event. This February 19th, we're allowing those interesting in attending to pre-register. Send us your resume and it will be included on a CD that will be distributed to all of our participating employers at the event! Not only that but we also understand that not everyone can make a 4 hour window on Tuesday. So if you can't stop by on your lunch break, you can still submit your resume if you can't make it.Check and Double CheckMake sure your resume is ready for submission! It does you or your future employers no good if you submit an unfinished, unpolished resume. Here's a couple of posts containing tips on writing a well put together resume to submit for employers.Subject Line and Naming Your DocumentFor our CD, I always ask people submitting your resume to put your industry in the subject line. This way I can place your resume in a folder so employers can g ...

Time for a New Career? Come to the Charlotte Job Fair, Feb. 19th 2008-01-08 10:29:00 I'm excited to announce that we've finally gotten our first Charlotte job fair of 2008 scheduled for February 19th. Because February is just around the corner, I thought now is a good time as any to offer some resources to attending a job fair and getting the most out of this event. First of all let me tell you about our job fairs. Usually we get anywhere from 30-50 employers to sign up for the event. They'll show up about 2 hours before the start time to set up their displays and information. Job seekers will be allowed to enter at 10:00 am. You'll be able to speak with recruiters from these different companies who are looking to hire in a variety of industries in Charlotte. This is a great opportunity for those of you who aren't quite sure exactly what you're looking for or for an upcoming graduate who isn't sure what they want to do after graduation. This way you can just talk with the recruiters to get an idea of what to expect. But we publicize all of our employers pr ...

New Year, New Career. Countdown to 2008! 2007-12-31 13:46:00 The blogs are full of advice on setting goals and finding success in the New Year (including finding a job). So here is a link list of the articles that I've seen:Charleston Job Spot: 5 Tips for Achieving Your GoalsColumbia Job Spot: New Year's Resolution: Get a New JobGreenville Job Spot: Ring in the New Year with a LaughSarasota Job Spot: New Year's ResolutionJob Spot: New Year's Job Hunting: It's About TimeHappy New Year, Everyone!-Rosie Reilman ...

We're Growing North Carolina! Looking Back on Population 2007 2007-12-27 15:30:00 If you're like me, you're a transplant here in the Carolinas. North Carolina this year saw a 2.2% increase in population with South Carolina right behind with a 1.8% increase. Some other fun facts from the Census include:Approximately 191,048 people arrived here over the past year. 128,849 babies born were born in 2007 in North Carolina. 74,229 residents died in the past year. If no one moved to North Carolina last year, NC population still would have increased by 54,620.However, you and I know this isn't the case. There were 136,428 who moved here in the past year. Most relocated from other states adding up to 111,963 people. The remainder were international immigrants.The Western states of Nevada and Arizona are top in this particular population growth census. North Carolina and South Carolina are in the top 9 and 10 slots.So if you're new to Charlotte or any other city in North Carolina, welcome! We've got some great job opportunities waiting for you! Also please feel free ...

Personal Branding for the Job Search 2007-12-19 15:21:00 What is Personal Branding or a Personal Brand? From Wikipedia:Personal branding is the process whereby people and their careers are marketed as brands. It has been noted that while previous self-help management techniques were about self-improvement, the personal branding concept suggests instead that success comes from self-packaging.So it's a way you portray yourself to others. Obviously this is important to your job search because how a company or recruiter sees you can determine whether or not you get the job. If you are perceived as a well-rounded, knowledgeable and qualified candidate, then you'll more than likely get the job you're applying for. With the rise of social networking and increased time people spend online, your presence online is really your personal brand and it encompasses everything down to your email address.Statistically 47% of people Google themselves to see what the search results yield.About 60 percent of Internet users said they aren't worried about the ...

Connect with Healthcare Professionals, Search Jobs, Get Information 2007-12-17 12:34:00 There has been a lot of talk recently about the shortage of nurses and how it's expected to continually grow. Here's some statistical information for you:Last year hospitals needed 118,000 nurses to fill vacant spots. US Bureau of Labor Statistics expects by 2014, hospitals will need 1.2 million new and replacement nurses. PLUS by that time 703,000 new positions will be created (and need to be filled).There are less faculty to teach nursing students and less students who want to study nursing. Those who are currently RNs seem to be experience job burnout because of the shortage. They're dissatisfied with the diminishing amount of time they can spend with their patients and the quality care that their facilities are providing.1 out of 3 hospital nurses under the age of 30 plan to leave their current job in the next year.These are some surprising statistics, though with any job if you have a lack of people the work you'd like to provide can't be done. We're really excited about our ...

Manufacturing Jobs Still Got Game, But For How Long? 2007-12-11 09:14:00 The Carolinas 100 is a list of 100 top companies that are headquartered either in North or South Carolina and are listed on the stock market.It's extremely interesting that 5 of the top 10 companies that made The Carolinas 100 list are in manufacturing. While factories seem to take a beating, the skilled labor positions still seem to be going strong. We've even noticed a huge increase in skilled trades jobs in all of our cities. A report back in June talks about how manufacturing employment in North Carolina has changed:The most successful manufacturers in the state have moved low-skill jobs offshore or... replaced them with machines to save on labor. In 1990, one in four people employed in North Carolina worked in manufacturing. Today, it's about one in eight.But workers now are more likely to have advanced degrees and can command higher salaries.So while the manufacturing scene is changing it's not quite dead and gone. In fact, it's just different. The Employment Security Comis ...

10 Year Employment Outlook - Employment Projections for 2006-2016 2007-12-04 12:03:00 Where do you see yourself in 10 years? It's a tough question to answer because who really knows? But there is some good news for the hourly workers! The U.S. Department of Labor released today 10 year outlook or predictions of what they think the job market is going to look like in the next 10 years. Part of that they project on the top occupations that are expected to grow the most, here are the top 10: Registered Nurse jobsRetail sales jobsCustomer service jobsFood preparation and service jobs (includes fast food) Office and clerical jobsHome and personal care jobsPost secondary teacher jobsJanitors and cleaner jobsNurses aide jobsAccounting and bookkeeping jobsThe next decade looks as if it will be the decade for the hourly service worker. At least according to the Department of Labor. What this means for you if you're already in one of these jobs? Possible advancement. With the increase of jobs, they'll be more management openings. Since you've got the experience you'l ...

Vote EmploymentGuide.com 2008 Weddle's User's Choice Awards 2007-11-30 14:42:00 Weddle's is open to take votes on the Best Job Boards. So swing by the polls and vote for EmploymentGuide.com! We were in the top 30 last year, so let's go for the top 10 in 2008! Cast your vote and start a Facebook Group: 1,000,000 Strong for Stephen Colbert EmploymentGuide.com.Why you should vote for EmploymentGuide.com?In 2008, we plan to continue helping you find the best hourly positions out there. Offer easier and quicker ways for you to search and get informed about what jobs are in your neighborhood. This year we've undergone a major website facelift complete with new features like video, job alerts and keyword searches. We also launched the leading truck driver job board, and have plans to continue creating the best online job search experience for both job seekers and recruiters. Help us continue to help other job seekers and recruiters connect and better your job search. Vote for EmploymentGuide.com 2008 User's Choice Ok so this was a fun post to kind of parody the P ...

Why You Should Put Time into Writing a Job Description 2007-11-19 13:11:00 Part of what I do is help write job descriptions. I see a lot of jobs from a lot of companies that write very good job descriptions. However, a lot of times I'll see ads like this one:Now HiringCustomer Service PositionsCall Today!With the dozens of other staffing agencies and companies looking to fill the same position out there and what makes you stand out? This as an advertisement says nothing about if this is going to pay me enough, what the work environment or hours are like, what kind of benefits do they offer? Part of my job is to help optimize postings like this one. However, when I do it most the time there will only be very general information about what the job entails or maybe a little bit about the company overview. I can only do so much, but as a recruiter, you know more about the environment, the benefits and reasons why a jobseeker should want to work for your company. So here are some ideas to help you write better job descriptions for your postings on Employme ...

10 Unusual but Effective Job Search Tips 2007-11-13 09:28:00 Kris Plantrich, one of the bloggers at Sales Careers Online Sales Blog published a post that highlighted 10 not-so-common ideas for job searches. Here's a abbreviated version, read the full detailed post here.1. A good percentage of companies work their budget in the Fall. It's a great time for a change, whether it be to ask for a raise or to switch companies.2. Make sure your credit is in check. Some companies use a credit check to determine personal responsibility, especially in occupations dealing directly with money. 3. Follow up with a thank-you letter. It helps the recruiter remember you and they really appreciate it because very few job seekers actually do this. 4. Get a mentor to help with your networking and learn more about your industry. 5. Work hard on Tuesdays. It's the most productive day of the week so make sure you take advantage of its’ natural productiveness in the work week.6. Did you know that 40% of job cuts announced are in the fall? This may be a gre ...

Job Fair Success! 2007-11-01 10:01:00 Thanks to all of you who came out to our job fair yesterday. Particularly the Sheraton for letting us use their space to help employers and jobseekers connect! For those of you who sent in your resume, we did supply all the employers who attended a copy of it on a CD. Job seekers, make sure you write follow up thank you letters or phone calls to the recruiters you talked to yesterday. Good luck, the next step is the interview. Check here for how to ace the interview! ...