New HQ bringing 120 jobs to Las Colinas
Dallas Business Journal – by Bill Hethcock
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An electrical equipment and distribution company plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from California to Irving, creating 120 jobs, the governor’s office has announced.
Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. will receive $1.2 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund to move its corporate headquarters to Irving from Westlake Hills, Calif., Gov. Rick Perry announced. The move will generate an estimated $3.3 million in capital investment in the …

What is this homework you are speaking of Foster ???
Well one aspect is the focus on the comparison of the job description vs the info displayed on the company website.
A jobseeker can diagnose the pain a company is experiencing by examining the job description of the person that they do not have aboard yet. Then examine fully the company website to understand what it is the company does and the direction they may be going.
You may then create solutions in your head to bring out in the interview. The result …

Resume Checklist: Follow these best practices to ensure your resume gets through the spam filter, applicant tracking system, and to the recruiters and hiring managers.
What’s the difference between a computerized ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and a black hole?
Not much, if you don’t know which aspects of your resume give you a good ranking vs. what makes these software programs choke.
The people who work with these tools say it best: “[They're] a wonderful tool (if utilized correctly) for recruiters and hiring managers; however, they can be a black hole for the …

Let Your Resume Tell Why You Left Your Last Job
http://www.beyond.com/articles/let-your-resume-tell-why-you-left-your-last-job-4725-article.html
It’s never fun to think about the awkward situations that you will run into when you reach the interviewing stage of the job application process. You never know exactly what will be asked, but you can anticipate – and sometimes that anticipation leaves you biting your nails off to say the least.
This sentiment is often true when you know that there is information on your resume that you know could come up during the interview – like why did you leave …

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The NASBITE CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual’s ability to conduct global business, including Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Trade Finance. For companies, it assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today’s competitive environment.
Who Can Benefit from CGBP Designation?
Students and professionals looking to gain a competitive edge for a career in …

Hurst First United Methodist Church NETworkers Career Transition Group. You asked for some information about the group and I am providing a whole lot below. If you need more, just ask.
 
The NETworkers Career Transition Group started in November, 2009, to provide support, tools, advice, and motivation to those in career transition. It is open to all from the surrounding communities as well as members of the congregation. We currently have about 40 members on the roster and average between 12 and 25 per meeting.
 
The NETworkers Career Transition Group meets at …

Whirlpool to add 150 jobs
A large regional distribution center for appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. in southern Dallas County will employ up to 150 and cost about $50 million to build.  Michigan-based Whirlpool last week confirmed plans to build a 1 million-square- foot facility in Wilmer (TX); south of Dallas, to serve the southern United States. 
 
New $7.7M center for Atmos Energy Corp.
Dallas-based Atmos (NYSE: ATO), which is led by CEO Robert Best, originally will employ 78 at the facility and will add 11 jobs by the end of 2012. The jobs …

Rebrand Yourself to Seek New Opportunities

May 05, 2010 -
Think of yourself as a bottle of Gatorade®. Why? Because when sales of the neon-colored beverage went flat last year, Gatorade’s marketing team rebranded the drink by touting it as a health-oriented, before, during and after sports drink. Although the ingredients are probably the same, the pitch changed.
 
It’s a great strategy to mimic if you’re looking for a new job or seeking investors to support an entrepreneurial venture, especially if you’ve been demoralized by losing a  corporate job.
“Remember, you are not a …

Chase to Hire 275 Mortgage Officers in Texas
To Help Families Buy, Refinance Homes
 
Chase, the biggest bank in Texas, plans to hire 275 mortgage officers in the next six months to help more Chase customers finance home purchases or reduce their monthly payments through refinancing their existing mortgage.
 
“We want to make sure we have seasoned mortgage professionals to help our customers at the 613 Chase branches in Texas,” said Jim Gerritsen, manager for Chase home lending team in Texas. “We know home loans are core to our relationship with consumers and …

This is a chance for  job seekers to learn Linked In, Twitter and Facebook!!!!   And how to use them for finding jobs for only $15 or $20.  Linked In class from Wed April 7 to Fri April 23.  Every Wed and Friday from 9:00-11:00am That’s 12 hours of instruction! For $20! 
Register at http://www.colleyvillepard.com
or call Renee Garrett 817-283-7648. 
There is also a class of beginning computers starting on Tuesday April 6.  Job Seekers can brush up on basic computer skills.  This would be a good class if you have not used a …