Virginia’s Unemployment rate in September 2010 dipped to
6.8 %, ranking VA as 8th lowest state. National
unemployment rate in September 2010 was 9.7%
Career Development in Virginia (profit and not for profit)
I. On Line Sites
a. Richmondjobnet.com
b.
II. Local Organizations in and around Greater
Richmond area
a. Snag a Job
b. Virginia View
III. Local Newspaper, Magazine sites
a. TimesDispatch.com
IV. Local Career Fairs
a. Find & list 2011 Calendar listing
V. City/County Sites
VI. VA State Employment
VII Senior Citizens
a. Aarp (lists Senior Friendly employers) AARP
Employment Service – 355 3600
1806 Chantilly St.
Richmond, VA
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Employee Assistance Programs
a.
b. Retirementjobs.com
VIII. Businesses
a. American Business Women’s Association
richmondabwa.org
IX. National Organizations
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
FEE - job listings
a. retirementjobs.com
Membership Plans (compare to basic)
30 days, 60 days, 90 days
Jobfox.com Job fox walks you through creating a skills
inventory and ten tells you which employers are looking for
people w/ those exact skills. The jobfox site also provides a
free trackable resume and career web page to showcase your
skills, experience and work samples.
Linkedin.com/jobs Whether you’re looking for a new job or
trying to help someone else find their perfect job, LinkedIn
can help you find & get in touch w/ the people you need to
contact. Create a profile and click the Jobs tab to get
started.
Simplyhired.com w/ an average of 7 mil. Listings 1 of
world’s largest employment search engines & unique
recruitment/advertising network for employers and
recruiters.
Overseasjobs.com
Secretsofthejobhunt.com
Visualcv.com
Reinvents your resume using techno. Transform way resume
data is presented, accessed, shared. Allows you to easily
build/manage online career portfolios that come alive w/
info. Keyword pop ups, video pics. & professional
networking.
PodCasts
Jobdig.com/podcast.
Expert tips
Blog.penelopetrunk.com
Helping me find success at life intersec and work.
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BLOGS
Twitter.com/CareerPro
Daily sometimes hourly thoughts of John M O’Connor
pres/ceo of Career Pro, Inc., NC based exec.
Recruitment/placement firm. Great for looking for quick
job search related tips, strategies & warnings.
(Grant opportunities too)
crossroads@nettemps.com
· Foundations
· Corporate Grantmakers
· Grantmaking Public Charities
· Educational Institutions
The Richmond Workforce Pipeline
Trainees referred to this program by Richmond
Redevelopment & Housing Authority,
Virginia Job Corps
Boaz & Ruth
Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare
