HREW Week of 10/19/09

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October 19 - October 25, 2009 • Vol. 10 No. 45

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

JOB FAIR

Norfolk Airport Hilton,Job Fair on

Thursday, October 22nd

For Details See Page 6

“ Who says Talk is Cheap?”

CALL CENTERCALL CENTERQUICK HIRE!QUICK HIRE!

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HREW Job FairHREW Job Fair Hiring for Sales, Hiring for Sales,

Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing,

Supervisors, Collections, Supervisors, Collections,

Customer Service, Planners, Customer Service, Planners,

National Guard and more !National Guard and more !turn to page 8

Index On Page 2

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COLLECTIONSCOLLECTIONS

We are a Winning Team!We believe we will succeed only as a team and that the full participation of all is essential to the fulfi llment of our mission. We have an environment of mutual respect, candor and trust; where all can reach their fullest potential; where individual initiative and performance are recognized and rewarded; and where a winning attitude prevails.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE EVERY WEDNESDAY. DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM. PRESENTATION BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 6:00 PM120 Corporate Blvd. Suite 100Norfolk, VA 23502

If you would like to become part of our team, we invite you to apply. For more information, please visit us at www.portfoliorecovery.com

• Medical/Dental/Vision • Competitive Pay • Great Benefi ts • Paid Time Off • 401K Plan

Call Center . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Collections . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Education . . . . . . . . 3-5,12

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Job Fair . . . . . . . . 3,4,6-7,9

Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DIRECTORY

Hampton Roads Employment Weekly is published to provide the job seeker with up-to-date, detailed information about local & re-gional job opportunities. Hampton Roads Employment Weekly is available free of charge to the public in the Hampton Roads Area, including our green newspaper boxes as well as major grocery stores, major retail stores, employment centers, universities,

colleges, training schools & independent businesses.

CONTACT USGENERAL SALES MANAGER

Ski Miller ■ 757.222.3993

[email protected]

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Rob McWilliams ■ 757.222.3152

[email protected]

Elizabeth Query ■ 757.222.3150

[email protected]

CREATIVE COORDINATOR

Jordan Richley ■ 757.222.5338

[email protected]

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Toll Free: 1.800.446.2004.ext.5454

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HAMPTON ROADS EMPLOYMENT WEEKLYVOLUME 10 ■ ISSUE 45

OCTOBER 19 - OCTOBER 25, 2009


EDUCATION/JOB FAIREDUCATION/JOB FAIR

Advanced Technology Institute has been certifi ed by SCHEV, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, to operate in Virginia.

5700 Southern Boulevard • Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Advanced Technology Institute5700 Southern Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462

757-490-1241 • www.auto.edu/hrew

Quick, Hands-on Training • Graduate Employment Services • Approved for VA/TA • Day & Evening Classes • Financial Aid if Qualifi ed

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• Earn Your American Welding Society Certifi cate (AWS)

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• Twice the “Wheel Time” as many other schools.• Assurance that you will get the training you need to pass your CDL and secure Professional Employment.• No long term obligation to just one employer

• Bumper-To-Bumper Training Covering Every System• NATEF/ASE Master Certifi ed Auto Tech Training• ASE / Ford-Plus Training• School of High Performance

Advanced Technology Institute

Please stop by our booth at the H.R.E.W. Career & Education Expo this Thursday October 22nd from 10am - 3pm @ the Norfolk Airport Hilton

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EDUCATION/JOB FAIREDUCATION/JOB FAIR

Jobs. Jobs.

Careers.Careers.

Advice.Advice.

Education.Education.

www.hrew.com

757.222.5454


EDUCATIONEDUCATION

Network with Hampton Roads Top Employers

Make plans to attend our Fall Career Fair

Wednesday, October 21st, 3 pm - 6:30 pm

There’s No Mountain High Enough to keep you from reaching your career goal!

Meet employers such as:

Bryant & Stratton College 301 Centre Pointe Drive, Virginia Beach, 23462

• Explore full & part time positions,

volunteer and internship opportunities

• Open to the public

• Bring plenty of resumes and dress professionally

• Accountemps/Offi ce Team

• Albritton & Associates, LLC. - Primerica

• Beach Center for Infertility

• Cambridge College

• City of Chesapeake

• Cox Communications

• Goodwill Industries

• International Association of Administrative Professionals

• Kool Smiles

• Liberty Tax

• Mary Kay Cosmetics

• Portsmouth Police Department

• Sears Portrait Studio

• Targeted Publication/Hampton Roads Employment Weekly

• United States Army

• United States Marines

• Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation

• Virginia State Police and more!


GENERALGENERAL

www.hrew.comwww.hrew.com 757-222-5464757-222-5464

& & EDUCATION EXPOEDUCATION EXPOCAREER FAIRCAREER FAIR Norfolk Airport HiltonNorfolk Airport Hilton

1500 North Military Highway1500 North Military Highway

Thursday, October 22Thursday, October 22ndnd

10:00 am - 3:00 pm10:00 am - 3:00 pm

At This Event Companies Will Be Hiring For:Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Supervisors, Sales Associate, Financial Planner,

Retirement Planner, Medicare Specialist, Long Term Care Planner, Collection Representatives,

National Guard, Customer Service & Sales, Business and Executive Sales Consultants

Education OpportunitiesATI, ECPI, Virginia Culinary Institute, Centura College, & Averett UniversityATI, ECPI, Virginia Culinary Institute, Centura College, & Averett University

If your company would like to If your company would like to

participate, contact Ski Miller participate, contact Ski Miller

at 757-222-5464.at 757-222-5464.

Arai Americas, Inc.

Providing Affordable Providing Affordable Health Care PlansHealth Care Plans


JOB FAIRJOB FAIR

To apply, email your resume to

[email protected] or come visit our booth at the HREW

job fair at the Norfolk Airport Hilton on

Thurs.10/22 from 10am - 3pm.

Technology. Made Better.

We are hiring for the following positions: Sales, Engineering,

various areas of Production and Production Supervisors.

Full time employees enjoy

the following benefi ts:

• Vacation time

• Sick days

• Medical

• Dental

• Legal coverage

• Life Insurance

• Short term disability

• AFLAC & paid holidays

in a 40 hour week.

ARAI Americas, Inc. is a small automotive parts manufacturing company

located in Virginia Beach, which supplies several major auto

manufacturers such as Honda and Toyota. Our home offi ce is in Japan.

Optima Health is a trade name for Optima Health Plan, Optima Health Insurance Company and Sentara Health Plans, Inc.

Providing Virginia Employers, Individuals And Families Innovative Health Plans.

Better Health. Easy to Use. A Great Value.

Toll-free: 877-552-7401optimahealth.com

For more information come see us at the Norfolk Airport Hilton this Thursday

October 22nd from 10am – 3pm We are hiring for Sales Associates, Financial Planner, Retirement Planner, Medicare Specialist and a Long Term Care Planner. Come visit our booth at the HREW Job Fair

on October 22nd or call (757) 455-6009 for more information.

PRODUCT LEADERSHIPAs a pioneer in the senior market, Bankers Life and Casualty Company’s

comprehensive product suite offers real-life solutions. Our Portfolio includes:

Longer-Term Care, Short-term Care and Home Health Care

As a leading provider of long-term care plans based on earned premium, Bankers’ plans help our policyholders receive the right care, at the right time and in the right setting. We also offer fl exible short-term care and home health care options that enable seniors to receive care at home whenever possible.

Medicare Supplement

A market leader for 40 years, Bankers’ supplemental products offer assurance to retirees concerned about rising health care cost. Our plans assist policyholders manage unexpected medical bills by helping pay the difference between traditional Medicare payments and out-of-pocket expenses.

Life Insurance

Whether seniors are looking for fi nal expense, whole, universal or equity indexed life insurance, Bankers’ products fi t the bill.

Annuities

Our portfolio of traditional fi xed and annuities is designed with seniors’ unique concerns and fi nancial planning goals in mind.

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage*

With Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, seniors can complete their health care insurance package by selecting from a variety of plans designed specially to help people with Medicare save money on their everyday prescription medications.

Medicare Advantage Plans**

When it comes to health care plans, one size doesn’t fi t all. That’s why Bankers expanded our product portfolio to include Medicare Advantage Plans. Now, retirees have more choices when deciding how to receive their Medicare benefi ts.

*Offered through Conventry Health Care.**Offered through other carriers.

(Coverage available in most states.)

“Whether you’re 5 or 25 years away from retirement or already retired, we understand that your needs are unique. That’s why Bankers offers a full suite of products designed just for the mature market that can help you plan for your future and achieve your dreams.” - Margaret Audet, Vice President of Marketing


CALL CENTERCALL CENTER

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JOB FAIRJOB FAIR

Changing careers?…Need a new career?…WE CAN HELPInterested in computers?…We have many options…

Check us out at ecpi.edu or call to set up a free career planning session…Check out YOUR options, including new HYBRID-WEEKEND SCHEDULE

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ecpi.edu • Virginia Beach Campus 5555 Greenwich Rd.

Please stop by our booth at the H.R.E.W. Career & Education Expo this Thursday, October 22nd from

10am - 3pm at the Norfolk Airport Hilton


GENERALGENERAL

(757) 222-5625“The profi ts quoted on these routes are based on a four week average”

Make Make Money Money $$

GET A NEWSPAPER ROUTE IN THESE VIRGINIA BEACH, NORFOLK, CHESAPEAKE AND TRI-CITY AREAS.

201-096 Crawford Pkwy / London Blvd $730

201-097 Spratley St / Lucky St $520


CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDS

Accounting/FinancePayroll Clerk

Needed for Gov’t Contractor in Hampton. 2 yrsGC payroll exp req’d, Deltek pref’d, and inter-mediate skills in Excel. Fax resume and salaryreq by 10/21 to: 757-722-4728, Attn: Payroll.

EO/AAP Employer.

Healthcare/Medical

Tax Preparers & ReceptionistExperienced or Will Train. Must successfully

complete training. Call 480-2000.

Emergency Medical TechMust be HS grad ages 17-34. No expneeded. Paid training, benefits, vacation,regular raises. Call Mon-Fri 1800-533-1657

Building &Construction/Skilled Trades

Front DeskGI Office. Medical office experience only.

9-5 M-F Benefits. Fax 757-483-2203

Carpenter - Residential framing & trim exp.Tools & vehicle req’d. Call M-F 9am-4pm 986-3441

Medical BillingAuth/Verification Specialist

Must have prior exp obtaining authorizations andverifications in a busy medical setting. Infusion bill-ing exp a plus. Strong verbal and written communi-

cation skills are a must. Send resume to:[email protected], or

via fax to 757.855.8675.

HWY MAINT. NIGHT SHIFT MANAGERKnowledge of road maintenance and drainage

req’d. Must have the ability to schedule and docu-ment work activities. Basic comp. skills req’d.

Needs to be self-starter. Good DMV. 757-531-4906

Mechanics & Helpers Refinish & l od.

Medical Office Assistant/Front Desk Secretary

needed highly motivated, Exp’d min. 3 -5yrs. skilledin medical billing, medical transcription, insuranceauthorization etc. for a busy specialist practice.

Fax resume 757-460-6081.

Payloader and Excavator OperatorUnderground Utility Co. needs payloader operator.Exp’d in sewer water and storm drain. Excellent

benefits. Call 461-0700 EOE & drug-free workplace.

Computers/IT/Technology

Insurance

Network Installer Position # 73650Position is responsible for performing installa-tion of data network and media infrastructureand the maintenance of the associated com-ponents.

Qualifications include in-depth working knowl-edge of Ethernet networks; cabling plantsincluding CAT 5E, fiber, and wireless infrastruc-ture; and associated peripherals and IEEEstandards. The demonstrated ability totroubleshoot using digital wire testers andother test equipment; understand video dataprojectors and associated cabling; work inde-pendently with minimum supervision; estab-lish and maintain effective working relation-ships with all levels of Department ofTechnology staff; and work within and followestablished guidelines and procedures isrequired.

Position closes October 29, 2009. Apply via the CCPS web site at

www.chesterfield.k12.va.us. On-line applications accepted only. Resumes may be

forwarded, in addition to the on-lineapplication, to Human Resources, Chesterfield

County Public Schools, P.O. Box 10,Chesterfield, VA 23832-9990. EOE/M/F/D

INSURANCEDowntown Norfolk commercial P&C agency seeksan exp’d lic. P & C Acct Mgr/Exec. Full benefits.

Sal. neg. Excellent workplace environment.Email resume to [email protected].

Law Enforcement/Security

Part Time Armed SecurityWanted Immediately. Call 757-287-8297.

Law Legal

Paralegal/ Real Estatefor Chesapeake law firm. Exp’d. Fax resume to

757-819-6985.

Real Estate Attorneyneeded. New graduates welcome. Will train.Send resume to [email protected]

Maintenance

Janitorial Help NeededSeeking PT and FT cleaning crews to work in largeretail stores in Va Beach ref# 4410, Chesapeakeref# 4485, & Norfolk ref# 4445. Cleaning &/or

floor care exp. is a plus. Please call1-800-860-8057,

Customer Service/Call Center

Maintenance Supervisor Immediateopening for 400+ townhome community. Musthave maintenance supervisory experience.Experience with cost control, renovations,scheduling, unit inspections and basic com-puter use a plus. Excellent pay and benefits.Please fax resume and salary request to757-564-8960 or e-mail to:

[email protected]. EOE

Customer ServiceSeasonal Work From Home Opportunity

Work from the comfort of your own home for one ofAmerica's favorite companies! 1-800-flowers.comseeks indiv's w/strong communication skills toprovide customer support from their homes. Musthave own PC w/high-speed internet connection,w/ability to work a F/T flex schedule of 20-50hrs/wk depending on business needs. Competitivehrly rate. To apply visit: www.1800flowers.comClick employment link at bottom of pg, clickCustomer Service - Work From Home Oppty. EOE

Real Estate/Property

Management

Drivers/Transportation/

Shipping

Maintenance SupervisorExp’d leader needed for Hampton Roads area.

Responsible for maintenance operations, turnover& capital projects. Salary based on exp. Email

resume & refs. to [email protected]

Oil Truck DriverMust have CDL haz mat. endorsement. 1 yearexperience good driving record. Please call545-9225.

REALTORS WANTEDwho are self motivated & committed to mak-ing a difference in our community. Call Judy atJudy Boone Realty for a confidential interview757-587-2800 or 757-718-9191 or email:

[email protected]

General/Other

Carpet Cleaning Tech/Helper Valid driver’s lic. Apply Mon-Fri 9-4. Bring DMVrecord. 1109 S. Military Suite B. Chesapeake

Ship BuildingShip Repair

EARN $$$$$$ & SAVE LIVESIBR Plasma Center

1935 S. Military Hwy.Chesapeake, VA 23320

Call for Appt. 757-543-3401Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Short on cash? Come visit us!Make sure you eat a good meal,

bring your ID & proof of Social Security #.$30 Paid Today! $10 Referral Bonus!

Experienced Scheduler/PlannerRetired or soon to retire? Are you an experiencedSCHEDULER/PLANNER and well versed in Micor-

soft Excel and Project? Want to enjoy good pay andbenefits along with a flexible work schedule?

If your answer is "yes" to all of these questionsthan please forward your resume to Romulus , LLC

via email or fax. Fax: 757-495-6108Email: [email protected]

Phone: 757-420-7293

Marine Coatings Contractor hiring:Sand blasters, riggers, cleaners, spray paint-ers, and Marine Coatings Inspectors (NBPI

cerified or NACE Lvl I req’d). Background inves-tigation & drug screen req’d. Apply at 3505Business Center Dr. Chesapeake 9-4 M-F

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EDUCATION/SALESEDUCATION/SALES

FORTIS

COLLEGE

Want a career in a professional environment?

NOW ENROLLING

6300 Center Drive, #22Norfolk, VA 23502

We’ll help you get started to advance your career in the right direction.

CALL TODAY1-888-875-0801

Fortis College is certified by SCHEV to operate in the state of Virginia.

The Medical Assisting diploma program designed to provide you with knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment as a medical assistant in a medical office or clinic, with skills in office administration, computer, and clinical areas.

Our Medical Assisting & Court Reportingprograms will prepare you to work in any

professional environment.

The Court Reporting program offers a complete but streamlined academic

curriculum, providing a sound theory background and machine shorthand speeds

up to 225 words per minute, incorporating all of the basics necessary for quality reporting and follows the standards prescribed by the

National Court Reporters Association.

Day and Evening Classes * Classes meet Monday - Thursday • VA & TuitionAssistance * Financial Aid For Those Qualified * Employment Assistance.

CALL 757-499-5447 TODAY! www.fortiscollege.com

FORTIS

COLLEGE

MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALISTThe Medical Office Specialist diploma program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a medical office billing specialist by providing training in the knowledge, skills and techniques needed to function in the medical front office, hospital of medical clinic. Students will learn to set up patient records, computerized practice management and other functions essential to the medical office environment.

Fortis College is certified by SCHEV to operate in the state of Virginia.

* Not all classes offered in evening.

DENTAL ASSISTINGThe Dental Assistant diploma program is designed to provide students with high-quality academic and clinical instruction. The education provides the knowledge and skills needed to function as an entry level dental assistant in a dental office or clinic setting and function effectively as an integral member of the dental health team.

LEARNINGLEARNING for lifelong growth

6300 Center Dr. Suite 100Norfolk, VA 23502

Practical Nursing program provides the theory, laboratory and clinical experiences to prepare the student for an entry-level position in Practical Nursing. The clinical portion of the program provides students with hands-on experience; providing nursing care.

PRACTICAL NURSING

We welcome all Licensed Practical Nurses to ENROLL TODAY and get the hands-on training while earning an Associate’s Degree in preparation for Registered Nurse Licensure.

REGISTERED NURSE

The Massage Therapy diploma program is designed to prepare the graduate for employment as a massage therapist. Graduates will be able to give therapeutic massage and bodywork treatments. The techniques are based in anatomy and physiology and , dues to extensive training, graduates will be able to perform massage therapy safely and with the most beneficial results.

MASSAGE THERAPY

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