Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Open Positions at Ross
Ross, a local clothing retailer has several positions available at locations in the valley. Their internal job search site is located here. Open positions include: Retail Associate, Loss Prevention Door Agent, Area Supervisor.
The Principle of Information Asymmetry
Information Asymmetry is a concept that I first read about in a book entitled Freakonomics by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Leavitt. It's not a new concept. It's been around awhile. In economics, information asymmetry is where one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other. Think of the last time you shopped for a used car. Did you feel like the seller had more information than you? How did that affect your willingness to buy? Buyers, when they have the right information are able to recognize fair value in a purchase and protect themselves from losing money.
Information asymmetry affects both buyers and sellers. As a seller, If you do not have the right or equal amount of information about what you are selling, you will not get a fair price, or worse, you will not recognize a good offer when you get it. The asymmetry of information skews the transaction, giving advantage to the party with more or better data.
So, what does this have to do with your job hunt? Market principles apply to job hunting because there is a market for good employees out there. Of course the market is competetive, and any way you can get more, better, and more timely information, the better advantage you will have over your competitors. Your ability to give employers more, better, and timely information about yourself (as in creating an effective resume) is just as important. And finally, the information you can research and learn about your industry, the employer's needs, the market for your skills and salary ranges for which you qualify can greatly help in that final stage of getting a job - negotiating your salary.
Therefore, anything you can do to eliminate information asymmetry against you (and better yet, create asymmetry for yourself) can greatly impact your success. Over the years, the internet has become a useful tool in helping equalize the availability of information for buyers and sellers in all kinds of markets, including the job market. Some of these tools include:
- Online networking tools (Linkedin, Facebook, Naymz)
- Industry discussion boards and forums
- Job search tools (indeed, Hound, Jobing, Monster)
- Employer websites
- Other websites containing employer information (Glassdoor)
- Blogs and news sites
- Salary and currency calculators
- Search engines and encyclopedia (Google, Yahoo, Wikipedia)
The authors of the book Freakonomics maintain a blog on economics and related information which you can find here.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Kohl's Hosts Job Fair
Kohl’s Corp. will hold a job fair next week to fill positions for its new Tolleson store.
The Wisconsin-based apparel retailer (NYSE:KSS) is expected to open the Pecan Promenade Shopping Center at 9870 W. Lower Buckeye Road in April. Kohl’s plans to hire about 150 full- and part-time workers for the store. The job fair will run from Feb. 8 through 12 at the shopping center for positions ranging from customer service, cashiers, early morning stocking and truck unloading to housekeeping.
Hours will be 10:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., Feb. 8 and 9; 12:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10 and Feb. 12; and 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11.
Applicants also can apply online at www.kohlscareers.com or call 877-639-5645 for information.
Assembly Technicians Sought
Express Employment Professionals is looking for qualified technicians.
Assembly Technicians Needed
Need – 10/20 people week until June
Job Description – Manufacturing Solar Panels
Required:
• SPC Background
• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years manufacturing experience
• Technicians/Assembly
• Painting Experience
• Quality Control Technician
• Must be able to be on feet + hours/day
• Work around chemicals
• Required to wear personal protection equipment
Full time/Full Benefits
Please contact
480-820-3700
Monday, February 2, 2009
Law Office Secretary - Part Time
John Giles, a local attorney is looking for a part-time secretary.
Applicants should have strong organizational and writing skills, and should also be experienced with MS Word.
Hours are from 1-5pm.
Resume and cover letter should be faxed to John Giles at 480 964-0059
Seamstress, Sewing Machine Operators sought
Hub at Skipjack Dive and Dance Wear Inc. is Looking for Sewing machine operator experience with sewing machines, serger and/or cover stitch. Experience in garment manufacturing a plus.
If you know of any seamstress’s have them contact Hub at:
Skipjack Dive & Dance Ware Inc.
6040 E. Main St. #446
Mesa, AZ 85205
480-610-5588
Call Hub at 480-610-5588 to set up an interview or for further information.
Rich Sevey seeks 20 Advertising Sales Reps
Rich Sevey is looking for 20 advertising sales reps. See below:
"I have just signed a deal with an ad company known as Fizook who is establishing themselves pretty well in Utah and is wanting to open up here. I am now their Maricopa county licensee and I am in serious need of 20 seasoned sales reps that can sell advertizing. They could be out of insurance sales, auto sales and so forth but I think its best for sure for them to have the sales background. I basically have divided Maricopa county into 20 areas and so its probably best if they perform in the area or close to where they live. The first years income model for a typical sales rep is about $45k first year, $80 2nd, 120 3rd and 150 4th."
Contact Information
Rich Sevey
Financial positions through HCM staffing
Derrick Ryan with HCM Staffing has three position he is having a hard time filling they are:
Season Tax Preparer aka Tax manager.
Financial Advisor aka Broker.
Wire Bonding Process Technician
As you can see they are not run of the mill. If you have any candidates contact Derrick Ryan.
Derrick Ryan
HCM Staffing, Inc.
T 480-246-1129
F 602-926-2543
A Staffing Service with Integrity
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