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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

The Work Buzz's Latest News: Companies hiring this week



Companies hiring this week

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 09:24 AM PST
Could today be the most unbelievable day in the history of the world? I’m going to say no, but it is shaping up to be interesting. Sure, we’ve got Charlie Sheen’s rants to keep us…entertained? Confused? There are no words.
But more importantly, it’s National Peanut Butter Day, National Pancake Day, and National Pig Day. But nothing is more important than Justin Bieber’s 17th birthday.
It seems to me that the stars are certainly aligning for something magical, and we’d like to think that special something is you landing a dream job. Yesterday we told you how to land an awesome job as the public announcer of the Chicago Cubs, but maybe you’re a White Sox fan and can’t apply for the job. We can respect that.
If that’s the case here are 10 companies who are hiring right now. So take a look at the list, enjoy a peanut butter pancake, read ”Charlotte’s Web” and put on a little Bieber. Happy March 1!
1. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Industry: IT
Sample job titles: Software quality engineer, systems architecture engineer
2. Concentra
Industry: Health care
Sample job titles: Back office/medical assistant team lead
3. ADT Security Services Inc.
Industry: Security and sales
Sample job titles: Senior installation project manager
4. Amazon
Industry: Technology
Sample job titles: Facilities service technician
5. Dell Inc.
Industry: IT
Sample job titles: Claims configuration and business analyst
6. Humana
Industry: Patient care
Sample job titles: Program manager
7. Siemens
Industry: Business development
Sample job titles: Product marketing specialist for process instrumentation in HVAC
8. CarMax
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Retail manager (buyer)
9. Dollar General
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Store manager
10. T-Mobile
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Retail sales associate
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The Work Buzz's Latest News: Are you the next public announcer for the Chicago Cubs?



The Work Buzz's Latest News: Are you the next public announcer for the Chicago Cubs?

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 10:47 AM PST
Have you ever been made fun of for just how seriously you take the phrase "Cubs: It's a way of life?"
Do you tear up a little every time you hear Jimmy Buffet's rendition of "Go Cubs Go” (Which you happen to hear every time your cell phone rings)?
Do you get upset when people mispronounce Kosuke Fukudome (And then proceed to correct them with perfect enunciation)?
If you've answered an enthusiastic "yes" to all of the above, then do we have a job for you: Ladies and gentlemen, the Chicago Cubs and CareerBuilder.com are looking for baseball's next great public announcer. That's right, it could actually be your job to announce the Cubs’ starting lineup at Wrigley Field this season.
The perfect applicant has an encyclopedic knowledge of baseball, great vocal talent and won't mind being at every Cubs home game this season. Prior experience working as a public announcer in a collegiate or professional sports environment, or on radio or TV is preferred. The paid position also requires the person to make various media and special events appearances throughout the year.
If this sounds like the job you were born to do,  then you've got until March 7th to get your application in. A short video audition is also required, details of which can be found at Cubs.CareerBuilder.com. Selected finalists will be asked to participate in a live audition at Wrigley Field on March 14th, and the team will make its decision by March 25th.
Or, in words that all Cubs fans will appreciate:
"Baseball season’s (almost) underway
Well you better get ready for a brand new day (job)."
 Good luck!
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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Companies hiring this week

Companies hiring this week: "

It’s Tuesday! And in the great tradition of, well, all great blogs and VH1, we like lists. And you’ve come to expect our weekly list of companies hiring every Tuesday. We look for 10 companies who want workers right this moment and then we post them here.


So, wait no more. Below are 10 companies hiring this week.




1. Volt

Industry:Technology management consulting

Sample job titles: Supplier quality engineer, HVAC control technical specialist


2. Tires Plus

Industry: Retail

Sample job titles: Automotive technician, retail store manager


3. Black and Veatch

Industry: Engineering, consulting and construction

Sample job titles: Oracle business analyst, DOT industrial specialist


4. Zep, Inc.

Industry: Business development

Sample job titles: Food sanitation sales representative, enterprise sales representative


5. ADT Security Services Inc.

Industry: Security and sales

Sample job titles: Account executive, sales representative


6. Amazon

Industry: Editing

Sample job titles: Editor, senior editor


7. Central Refrigerated

Industry: Transportation

Sample job titles: Truck driver


8. Comcast

Industry: Sales

Sample job titles: Project manager, direct sales winback representative


9. Disys

Industry: Information technology

Sample job titles: Systems administrator, technical writer


10. OfficeTeam

Industry: Administrative

Sample job titles: Data entry clerk, relocation coordinator




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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Writer/Blogger Interns Wanted / Ecologic Earth

Writer/Blogger Interns Wanted / Ecologic Earth: "Ecologic Earth/Nationwide

We're looking for talented "green"-oriented college students across the United States, Canada, the UK and Australia to become a part of our Ecologic Earth writer/blogger internship team!



If you've always wanted to contribute to a startup company in the “green" industry, this is an exciting time to join our growing team and build your own following!



Eco-conscious, forward-thinking students from across the world will be selected to write for the EcologicEarth.net blog and help create the #1 online resource for green-living and eco-friendly products. As part of our international team of professionals and interns, you will experience blogging and digital media in a start-up environment!



Requirements:



-A true “green†heart and an affinity for making the world a better place through ecological initiatives and actions



-Personality and the ability to create unique content by utilizing online and offline resources as well as the “green†mindset in writing



-Strong writing skills, plus willingness to write and blog around 1-2 posts per week



Successful applicant profiles include:



-Environmental Studies/Journalism/English/Creative Writing/Marketing/Public Relations majors/minors or recent college graduates seeking to gain experience in an online environment



-Experienced bloggers



-College students with an interest in online publishing/media



What You Get in Return:



-Membership in an exclusive internship team of a “rising star†company and blog



-Possible college credit (depending on your University's requirements) and great networking opportunities



-The ability to blog and share your thoughts and ideas on a high-traffic blog



-Exposure of your points-of-view and your name as an expert contributor in the “green†field



The internship is conducted over the site and through email, Skype and conference calls, and will likely require a minimum of 3-5 hours per week.



The internship is unpaid but each article that you publish will include a backlink to your own website or blog and you will also be able to use an author bio box to advertise yourself. We will also take an active role in enhancing your online presence through such our social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, etc). Our internet marketing experts can help you get your name out in the green-living community. We will also market you as an expert with the full force of our organization, as this is a mutual interest; the more press we can get for you, the better our blog will look.



If you're interested in joining our team please e-mail your resume, a short cover letter, and a 250-500word green/environmentally-oriented write-up to us.

Apply To Job"
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Sunday, February 20, 2011

“Experienced intern” is no oxymoron

“Experienced intern” is no oxymoron: "

We’ve told you before about the relatively recent trend of experienced workers (and even celebrities) taking on internships to jump start their careers or take them in a new direction — and now, more employers are embracing the idea as well.


In addition to programs like Encore Fellowships — an effort prompted by the Serve America Act of 2009 that allows experienced workers to transition into nonprofit and social service careers — some private companies are instituting programs of their own to help experienced workers start fresh.


Take Boston-based recruiting firm ThinkFlex, LLC. The firm recently began a program to connect job seekers — in particular, those who have been unemployed for five years or longer — with internships to help get their careers back on track. The program — started by ThinkFlex founder Subhadra England, pairs these workers with companies specifically looking for experienced interns.


Earlier this week, TheWorkBuzz got a chance to chat with England about the ThinkFlex program and why she thinks it’s never too late to be an intern. Here’s what she had to say:


What prompted you to start this internship program and what do you hope the outcome will be?


Because I stayed home when our children were younger, I understand how difficult it can be to jump back into the workplace after taking time off. In my role at ThinkFlex, I’ve also met many professionals returning to the workplace after five years who face a tremendous amount of obstacles.


I’m hoping that this internship program gives professionals an opportunity to update their skills, expand their network and gain confidence, and that employers see these internships as an opportunity to develop a pipeline of potential employees, build their employer brand and affect social change in the workplace.


For those who are returning to the workforce after an extended period of time — what skills are important to brush up on?


Every industry is different, but most professionals should focus on transferable skills and new software tools, business practices and statutory compliances. Transferable skills are skills that we use everyday including communication, leadership, project management, and negotiation skills, and they can be applied across industries and functions.


In general, do you think it’s a good idea for those returning to the workforce to take on internship roles — regardless of age?


Absolutely. Whatever your age, an internship is a chance to grow professionally and personally. It’s a great opportunity to develop your skills and expand your network.


Have you seen a lot of applicant interest in the project thus far?


So far, both employers and candidates seem to be excited about this program. I also have to admit that I am very excited about the potential of this program because it may be my opportunity to make a difference with my work.


ThinkFlex is currently looking to place an intern in the Boston area with National Center on Time and Learning. The position is paid.


For updates on available internships — or if your company is interested in participating in the program — visit ThinkFlex.net.




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The Work Buzz's Latest News: Workers share their business travel blunders


Posted: 16 Feb 2011 07:59 AM PST
A friend of mine used to get mercilessly teased at work for an unfortunate business travel mishap she'd made. As a junior associate at a public relations firm, she'd sat next to the firm's managing partner on a flight to meet with a client. About an hour into the trip, she'd fallen asleep — right on the shoulder of the managing partner — and proceeded to snore for the duration of the flight. From then on, every time someone at the firm went on a business trip, they'd (jokingly) be reminded not to snore on the executives' shoulders.
As it turns out, my friend isn't the only one with an awkward business trip story. According to a new CareerBuilder survey on business travel, lots of people have had bizarre or embarrassing experiences while traveling for work. Below are some of the stranger incidents that respondents shared:
  • "A client mooned the plane."
  • "Fell asleep in the airplane restroom."
  •  "Woman next to me asked me for a drink from my water bottle."
  • "A drunken passenger next to me insisted my headphones were a bomb."
  • "After waking up, I accidentally walked into the hotel's hallway instead of the restroom in my underwear. Got locked out and could be viewed by the elevator which was all glass windows."
  •  "Our plane was stormed by the Columbian military who thought there was a drug lord on board."
  •  "A naked guy tried getting in my cab in Indonesia."
  •  "U.S. marshals arrested a passenger when the plane landed."
  • "A guy next to me had a carry-on bag filled with candy, which he kept offering me over and over and over again."
  •  "Manager punched a co-worker on the plane."
Luckily, though, most workers don't have to worry about making these embarrassing mistakes — 68 percent of those surveyed said they never travel for business.
Those who do, however, might want to brace themselves. Employers who responded to the survey said that, for the most part, they have no plans to cut back on business travel this year, with 77 percent saying that their business travel levels will stay the same, and 11 percent planning to increase the amount that employees travel for business.
While this may mean more chances for awkward travel situations, it also means more chances to create strong business relationships. Of employers who cut back on business travel in 2010, 37 percent said that the lack of face time with clients and colleagues in other cities negatively affected their business overall, citing less effective internal communication, fewer sales and less customer loyalty as common repercussions of travel cutbacks.
Although 42 percent of companies surveyed did say that they used tools like web and video conferencing in lieu of traveling to meetings, there doesn’t seem to be a substitute for in-person meetings, meaning business travel will still be a necessary part of the job description for many.
Have you had an embarrassing or strange experience while traveling for work? Tell us about it in the comments section.
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