Business & Tech
Help Wanted: Who's Having A Job Fair?
Verizon Wireless, Toys "R" Us, Liberty Mutual are among employers hiring this week.
There’s no cotton candy or prizes at this fair, but there are some sweet opportune rides to jump on.
If you missed out last week, Monday is the last day to submit your online application to Verizon Wireless, which is seeking a few sales representatives for its retail stores. Not to mention, Liberty Mutual will be hosting its open house hiring event at the end of this month. Not into fairs? How about a totally feel-good job? Academic Advantage has received funding from the No Child Left Behind program and is now seeking outreach representatives to sign up qualified low income families for free in-home tutoring and upon completion of course, the student will receive a free laptop!
Good luck job seekers!
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Verizon Wireless Virtual Job Fair
Where: Online
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When: July 16, 2012
Position: Sales representative
Duties: Provide excellent customer service, product knowledge and sales transactions.
Requirements: College degree preferred (candidates with degrees will be given first consideration), minimum one to two years of sales experience in a commission environment, able to close sales, demonstrate products and actively engage with customers.
Compensation: $28,080 (base salary) plus commission of $16,200.
Apply here: Please visit the career site for instructions for the retail sales rep position – reference key 293065.
Sales career open house
Position(s): Sales representative
Duties: Sell different kinds of insurance products, find new customers through various pipelines, provide service and maintain customer relationships.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, sales and client service experience, expertise in all forms of communication. Must be highly organized and able to persuade and negotiate.
Compensation: Base salary plus commission and bonus (first year average earning of $60,000).
Where: 9381 East Stockton Blvd, Suite 212, Elk Grove.
When: Tuesday, July 31, from noon to 5:30 p.m.
Positions: Agent
Requirements: No experience necessary. Century 21 offers course to obtain licensing.
Compensation: Commission
To Attend: Contact Kandi Foster at 800-331-1133 ext. 55842 or Ashley Wade at 888-262-2864 ext. 57483 for session scheduling or apply online.
Position: Residential cable technicians
Duties: Install basic cable equipment in or on commercial properties. Install digital voice/VoIP/Telephony and educate customers on usage and equipment following all OSHA & OCC safety policies.
Requirements: Must have an insured truck or van with a ladder rack to carry a 28’ extension ladder, be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record with a minimum of three consecutive years of driving experience, pass a drug test and background check (no felonies or misdemeanors), and be able to climb poles. Current DMV printout will be required during time of interview.
Compensation: DOE plus benefits.
To Apply: Please call 916-955-3075 for more instructions.
Position: Asset protection specialist
Duties: Provide front end asset protection to reduce fraud, theft and shrink exposure.
Requirements: Must have strong communication skills, written skills, basic Microsoft Office knowledge and CCTV knowledge preferred, but not required.
Compensation: DOE
Apply here Please reference Job ID #23167.
Position: Back of house specialist
Duties: Responsible for daily oversight of all inventories, reports, assembly and parts, store room cleanliness and customer pick up process.
Requirements: Able to read English, excellent oral and written communications, basic computer skills, basic analytical skills, able to troubleshoot, able to lift up to 50 pounds and minor mechanical abilities.
Compensation: DOE
Apply here Please reference Job ID #16324.
Position: Assembler
Duties: Assemble or repair bicycles, customer ticket items and merchandising floor display.
Requirements: Mechanical knowledge of assembled items, able to read instruction manuals, multitask and prioritize.
Compensation: DOE
Apply here Please reference Job ID #16360.
Position: Maintenance/housekeeping team
Duties: Perform minor repairs at the store, clean restrooms, wash windows, collect shopping carts and various other duties.
Requirements: Experience with electrical and plumbing repair, comfort with using heavy machinery and knowledge of cleaning products.
Compensation: DOE
Apply here Please reference Job ID #15868.
Position: Off hours stock crew
Duties: Replenish product supply on the sales floor, removing shipments from trucks and ensuring products are placed in their proper areas.
Requirements: Experience with the shipping and receiving process in a retail environment, ability to lift up to 25 lbs and strong time-management skills.
Compensation: DOE
Apply here Please reference Job ID #15831.
Position: Pricing and signage team member
Duties: Navigate management work station to ensure pricing and signing is accurate, provide excellent customer service and develop a strong knowledge of products.
Requirements: Strong computer skills are a must. A flexible schedule—including nights and weekends—and retail experience are both pluses.
Compensation: DOE
Apply here Please reference Job ID #15830.
Position: Human resources department supervisor
Duties: Work with management to develop a hiring strategy and ensure strategy is properly executed.
Requirements: Must know how to keep sensitive information confidential, and have strong leadership skills, a knack for problem solving and above-average computer skills.
Compensation: DOE
Apply here Please reference Job ID #15855.
Position: Agent
Duties: Assist clients with home purchase, mortgage and title. In addition, gather leads and obtain a client base.
Requirements: No experience required. Training and support is offered. Real estate experience is a plus.
Compensation: Commission based only.
Position: Registered dental assistant
Duties: Assist the dentist, provide oral hygiene instructions, take blood pressure, stock supplies, inform supervisor of supplies that need to be ordered, sterilizing and build rapport with patients and staff.
Requirements: CA certification, high school diploma, at least 1 year experience, current X-ray license or able to obtain license within 6 months of employment, current CPR certification or able to obtain license within 6 months.
Compensation: DOE
Position: Sterilization technician
Duties: Work with dentists and dental assistant to ensure that instruments are clean and sterilized for use. In addition, maintain a clean area, wear protective clothing, follow OSHA procedures and support dental office operations.
Requirements: Certification in dental assisting, high school diploma, customer service skills, excellent communications and knowledge of OSHA or other sterilization procedures.
Duties: Provide product knowledge to customers, service assistance and sales transactions for a Polaris and trailer dealership.
Requirements: Sales experience, motivated, a self starter and have flexible availability.
Compensation: TBD.
To Apply: Please bring a resume to 10391 E. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove or call 916 714-2310 for more information.
Position: Customer Service Associate II (lawn and garden)
Duties: Responsible for providing quick, friendly customer service including answering customer questions, providing purchase assistance and keeping shelves stocked.
Requirements: Customer service, verbal and written communication skills, basic mathematical calculations, able to operate
Compensation: DOE
Apply here Reference Job ID #376730BR.
Position: Sales (plumbing pro)
Duties: Achieve sales budget, merchandise maintenance and provide excellent customer service.
Requirements: Must be familiar with local codes and regulations, experience in plumbing, , must have a minimum of 2 years experience in wholesale or, customer service, verbal and written communication skills, basic mathematical calculations, able to operate store equipment and move about the sales floor doing assigned tasks.
Compensation: DOE
Apply here Reference Job ID #378431BR.
Position: In-store demo event specialist
Duties: Present in-store food and non-food demonstrations, maintain product knowledge, sell products and maintain a professional demeanor.
Requirements: High school degree/GED, excellent customer contact skills, knowledge of computers; food handler’s permit and bilingual skills may be required.
Compensation: DOE
Position: Community outreach representative
Duration: Full-time seasonal position (40 hours per week) for approximately eight weeks.
Duties: Promote awareness, educate parents about the free-laptop-in-home tutoring program, obtain lead information from parents, vendors and attend district events.
Requirements: Must be bilingual in Spanish, outgoing, organized, data entry, able to work weekends, commission motivated and sales background a plus. Must have a cell phone with camera and MMS capabilities.
Compensation: $13.50 per hour plus commission (average $650 per week), phone allowance and monthly gas stipend of $150 - $200.
Apply here Please put "ER Cal Minor-Sacramento" in the subject line.
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