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With more than 1.7 million jobs and pver 400 occupational specialities (excluding postal and military workers) the Federal Government offers more choice than any other single employer.
 
 
 

The Hiring Plans for the next 12 months:

  • 68% will maintain current employee level
  • 23% will add employees
  • 9% decrease employment.

 

According to LinkedIN HR professionals are using these sources to hire: 25% Traditional Job Boards, 18% Hiring from within, 14% internal referral programs, corporate website including search engine marketing and/or optimization.The current employment situation has overwhelmed companies with inbound applications. The result is HR professionals are taking a passive approach. When looking outside the company to hire they are reviewing resumes and recruiting via social networking sites. Social networking is seen as the most essential recruting trend.

Fastest growing occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL: Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts, Pharmacy Technicians, Home Health Aides, Marriage & Family Therapists, Health Educators, Roofers, Tile & Marble Setters, Multi Media Artists & Animators, Substance Abuse & Behaviorial Disorder Counselors, Veterinary Technonologists & Technicians, Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Construction & Related Workers. Source: Bureau of  Labor Statistics

Where to look:

  • Brown Mackie College opens location in Fenton Press Release
  • Stonhard Field Territory Sales Manager Apply Online
  • HiBeam Internet & Voice is a rapidly growing Broadband & Voice provider. www.MyHiBeam.com
  • Wendy's is quickly reopening in St. Louis. All stores are corporately owned and each store will need 50-60 employees.
  • Edward Jones is expanding its St. Louis County offices and adding 250 jobs.
  • Reinsurance Group is now the largest life insurance company in the nation. Now a $2.2 trillion company.
  • USA Mortgage is on a hiring spree.
  • Refinancing surge has made the need to double its staff.
  • Ascension Healthcare's business is booming and they're going public.
  • SAK has 60 contracts in 20 states and business is booming.
  • St. Louis County PortAuthority is expanding the Foreign Trade zone.
  • Alton School District is adding new services.
  • Dozens of Missouri School Districts are receiving construction funding.
  • University of Missouri is doing construction on all four campuses.
  • The Criminal Justice Industry is experiencing a growth mode. 
  • A wealth of potential in the healthcare industry.

 

 

Companies engaged in the development and production of medicines, agricultural chemicals, organic chemicals, medical equipment manufacturing, research & development are within the Plant & Medical Sciences Industry Cluster. Infrastructure, Air, Trucking, Barges, etc. are classified as Transportation & Distribution. Banking, financial and insurance make up the Financial Services industry in St. Louis.

St. Louis' top five Fortune 1000 companies: Emerson Electric, Express Scripts, Anheuser Busch, Monsanto and Ameren.

Opportunities at College Bound

  • Full time, 12-month term of service beginning February 2010.  (More positions will be available beginning August 2010.)
  • Great entry-level positions -- you'll do hands-on work and gain insight into the non-profit and education world!
  • 4 "behind the scenes" positions in program development, event planning, volunteer outreach, and writing/research.
  • Compensation that includes a living allowance ($10,700), health insurance, and a $5,350 Education Award to repay student loans or fund future education expenses. (Also, student loans may be deferred for the duration of the 12-month term of service.)

Check out our website (www.CollegeBoundSTL.org) for position descriptions and more information about College Bound!

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