According to this Simply Hired report, Virginia lost the LEAST amount of jobs in 2009.
Look at industry trends and geographical locations for possible job search ideas.
Tip: Look at growing industries as an opportunity for employment. If you're in communications for instance, target healthcare companies' marketing or communications departments.
http://blog.simplyhired.com/2010/01/simply-hired-releases-2009-us-job-trends-report.html
Web Content Copywriter
Primary Duties
· Provides complete, accurate and optimized content to the writing team responsible for creating Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's marketing communications
· Supports the editorial quality of the Foundation's combined internet presence by developing new content, and coordinating and reviewing content provided by Foundation staff and outside contractors
· Cooperates closely with the web team and writing team to integrate optimized content
· Audits existing web content, updates information to ensure content is fresh, Search Engine Optimization friendly, keyword rich, persuasive, and follows the Foundation's style standards
· Completes writing projects as assigned
· Researches and collects information to ensure all content for marketing communications is correct and accurate
Minimum Qualifications
· Liberal Arts degree, plus additional graduate-level or 1-2 years professional instruction in specialized field
· Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
· Editing, proofreading and copy editing background with a diligent work ethic and energy level
· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to provide detailed attention to several concurrent projects
· Project management skills with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
See full job posting and apply online at:
www.History.org/jobs
Apply in person at Colonial Williamsburg's Employment Office
427 Franklin Street
Williamsburg, Virginia
(757) 220-7713
Colonial Williamsburg supports a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
AA/EOE
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Spring 2010 Calendar of Events
February 2010
Monday, February 1
UCC Career Fair Prep Week
Resume Express
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
University Career Center
Tuesday, February 2
UCC Career Fair Prep Week
Resume Express
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
University Career Center
Wednesday, February 3
UCC Spring Career Fair
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
University Student Commons, 2nd floor
Saturday, February 6
VCU Spring Open House
Siegel Center, University Career Center
7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m; 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 20
Kaplan Free Practice Test
Temple Building
March 2010
Monday, March 1
UCC Behavioral Interviewing Prep (John Lawrence)
4:30-5:30pm
Location Richmond Salon I
Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 4
UCC Mock Interview Program
Alumni Board Room
Tuesday, March 9
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Career Fair
10 a.m.
Commonwealth Ballroom
UCC School of Education Teacher Interviews
Monday, March 15, 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16, 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17, TBA
*Spring Break
Sunday, March 14 - Sunday, March 21
April 2010
Saturday, April 10
VCU Block Party for Accepted Students
Time and Location TBA
Thursday, April 29
Pre-Health Interviewing Workshop
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
VA Room B&C
May 2010
May 3 - 7
May 10 - 14
Pre-Health Committee Interviews for Medical School Admission
University Career Center
Interview Rooms
May 4: Last day of classes
May 5: Reading day
May 6: Exams begin
May 12: Last day of exams
Calendar also attached here:
For aspiring creative, public relations and account executives. See attached document.
Spring 2010 University-wide Career & Internship Fair
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Check-in at the Commonwealth Ballroom
University Student Commons, 2nd floor
See who is attending & their opportunities:
http://vcu.experience.com/stu/cf_details?fhnd=4279
Economic times are difficult and students, faculty and parents are wondering what the job market will hold.
While the job market for new college graduates remains tough, there are signs that the job market is improving, according to recent polls. (National Association of Colleges and Employers: 01/06/10).
The University Career Center realizes that we must be pro-active and help YOU get the edge in the job market- students need the Career Center now , more than ever.
To showcase our services, we are sponsoring an Open House
January 27, 2010
12 pm - 2 pm
all VCU students and faculty are welcome
The benefits of attending the event:
• See a demo of InterviewStream
• Sign up to use RamsRecruiting to find internships, co-ops, and jobs
• Get Co-op/Internship information
• Ask Federal Work Study questions
• Come to "Ask A Counselor" to learn more about the best approach to a successful career search
• Network with employers (bring your resume for review)
Light refreshments will be served . Don't miss the Prize Drawing!!!!
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