biofuel jobs

Ever thought about working in biofuels such as biodiesel or ethanol? Well now there's a job site dedicated to careers in biofuels. Its called Jobs in Biofuels.

The types of biofuel jobs available include roles such as Ethanol Plant Operators, Biofuel process engineer, Biodiesel Operator and Feed Mill Manager.

Renewable Biofuels Can Create Green Jobs and contribute to a New Energy Economy. So check out Jobs in Biofuels and get your green job today.

solar power jobs

Let the sun shine in. Solar power jobs are in vogue!

There's a new way to find solar power jobs. Its called Jobs in Solar Power. Its powered by Simply Hired so you know its comprehensive with lots of fresh solar jobs.

Here's what the NYTimes says about solar jobs:

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, based in Washington, there was a 45 percent increase in installed solar energy systems in 2007 over 2006.

More than 3,400 companies are in the solar energy sector and employ about 25,000 to 35,000 workers, including installers, manufacturers, distributors and project developers and materials suppliers.

“We estimate that will grow to more than 110,000 direct solar jobs by 2016,” said Monique Hanis, a spokeswoman for the organization.

So check out Jobs in Solar Power, and get a job working in the sun!

wind jobs

Are you looking for wind jobs? Careers in wind are one the fastest growing job markets right now. There's a new job board called Jobs in Wind Power that offers wind job listings from across the country.

A lot of the jobs right now are in the western states. Types of jobs in this industry include Wind Technicians, Wind Turbine Installers, Wind Analyst and more.

If you are looking for a role within the wind energy sector you can search the site to find hundreds of jobs by sector, function, job title, salary and country.

You can even save time and sign up for our daily email alerts to receive the latest vacancies, straight to your inbox!Visit Jobs in Wind Power today.

Craig Campbell is blogging for recruiting jobs

We recently discovered a wery nice personal website by former MGM recruiter Craig Campbell. Even though he was down-sized he is taking his hunt to the next level with this website. Nicely done craig!

JB Bryant is blogging for jobs

An unemployed professional is taking to the blogosphere in effort to stand out. Well here's your chance JB. According to his email "I started this professional blog when I became unemployed. It is part of my self-branding strategy."

He's definitely showing initiative that future employers will appreciate. Good luck JB.

Tune into career advice internet radio

Internet radio now has a unique new channel for job seekers and career advice professionals, it’s called JobRadio.fm. The new channel features a wide variety of news, guests and information about career advice and jobs. The station is sponsored exclusively by the job search engine SimplyHired.

JobRadio.fm is streamed live online at http://jobradio.fm. Listeners can tune in via the convenient audio player on the site or use a media player such as WinAmp or iTunes. The stream is located at http://war.str3am.com:8010/listen.pls

Canadian dude, blogging for work

I saw this in my recent HARO newsletter which caught my eye;

This afternoon's HARO is brought to you by Daniel Feuer. Daniel is
looking for a new job. He's created a blog to testify to that fact.
I've gotta tell you, if I were hiring, and someone had the smarts
to advertise that they were looking for a job to a massive list of
people who can probably help him get one, I'd most likely bring him
in for an interview, at the very least. His blog is here:
http://tinyurl.com/5pdcvx, and his email is
gottagetajobnow@gmail.com - He's in Canada.

Pretty smart idea to use the newsletter to search for work. The blog is cool too. According to Daniel:

My attempts to find a job that pays well, but also is enjoyable, cool and not boring! I've been looking for a while and I figured, someone else aside from me should be able to get some benefit reading about my search! I thought I'd share my experiences and maybe, just maybe also get people interested in hiring me!

All About the Rhode Island RI Job Market

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S., but it showed its prowess early on by being the first of the original 13 colonies to gain independence from British rule. It was also the last state to ratify the Constitution. Rhode Island is a beautiful and is sometimes called the “Ocean State” because no part of it is more than 30 minutes away from shoreline.

Rhode Island’s economy is built on manufacturing and service enterprises. The impressive bit is that RI has the highest number of trained workers per square mile in the U.S., according to CityData. The website boasts that the work force in RI is “mature, skilled in diverse areas, educated, efficient, and offering high productivity at reasonable wage levels.” The unemployment rate is 7.2%. The majority of Rhode Island jobs are in educational and health services, followed by trade, transportation and utilities and manufacturing. The industries with the least number of employees in Rhode Island are natural resources and mining, information, and construction.

According to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, the average home price in $472,818 and the cost of living in RI is above the American average. The following are the largest employers in RI, along with their number of employees:

Rhode Island Hospital 5,853
Brown University 4,450
U.S. Postal Service 4,000
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island 2,640
Miriam Hospital 1,993
Bank of America/Fleet Bank (Providence only) 1,725
Verizon 1,400

According to an article from the Providence Journal, “Economically speaking, Rhode Island is in the midst of the “worst year” in a quarter century.” The article also states that mass layoffs have driven up unemployment claims by 14.3%, although these have dropped in the recent months. Employment service jobs fell by double digits. This is a surefire sign of a bad economy. In a good economy, these service jobs, which include temporary help, will swell. Although the number of jobs in Rhode Island may be at a low point, there are still resources out there for the RI Jobseeker; one of which is Rhode Island Works.

All About the Eastern Mass MA Job Market

Eastern Massachusetts is home to Boston, the capital and largest city in MA. Home of the Red Sox, Boston Tea Party, and Harvard, Boston is home to over a half million residents. Boston’s population grows to over 1.2 million during the daytime, due to commuters traveling in for work. Although Boston is an expensive city to live in, its many colleges and universities funnel educational jobs as well as high tech health care sector, biotechnology, and finance jobs. Boston is so rich in colleges and universities that it is sometimes called “The Athens of America.”

Demographics wise, the city is very diverse. According to the census, the white population is 53.5%, Hispanics make up 15.5%, people of Irish descent form the largest single ethnic group in the city, making up 15.8% of the population, and Italians, account for 8.3% of the population. In Boston, the median income per capita is $37,435 (males) and $32,421 (females).

Healthcare opportunities abound in the Boston/ East Mass area. According to the Office of Extramural Health, Boston received the #1 amount of funding from the National Institute of Health in 2004: 1,573,996,690. Major companies in the city are: Liberty Mutual, Procter and Gamble, New Balance, and Teradyne. There are many jobs in Eastern Mass to be had, as long as one looks in the right place.

An article by the Boston Globe entitled “Recession Proof Jobs” provides some valuable advice on how to stay on top in today’s tumultuous job market. Some of the top recession proof jobs, according to the article include:

1. Teachers/Educators
2. Computer Security Specialists
3. IT Professionals
4. Military
5. Energy & Environment Services

Whenever you are searching for your next Eastern Mass job, be sure to check out Jobs in Boston & Cape Cod, and you may find something that will turn into more than just another job: a career.

All About the Western Mass MA Job Market

Western Massachusetts is made up of four counties: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden. The largest town (among many!) in Western Massachusetts is Springfield, which has 154,082 residents and is the third largest city in MA and the fourth largest in New England. Dr. Seuss was born there! The four counties combined have a population of 814,967 residents, which is greater than any one of the six smallest U.S. states. Many residents of Western MA are concentrated in the Hartford Metro area. Besides this area, Housatonic-Hoosic valley, and the NY Metro Area, Western Mass is relatively sparsely populated. It is instead decorated with lakes, hills, and farms.

According to MassLive.com, "The state's population estimate grew a scant 1.3 percent - compared to the 7.2 percent growth rate nationally - while Springfield's population declined 1.41 percent." Foreclosure figures have also doubled in Hampden County, while the national figure has increased 50%. Although the diagnosis may sound grim, there still is hope for jobs in Western Mass. IT jobs are on the rise. There is currently a 20% drop in students getting computer related degrees. According to a report from BusinessWeek, "The cities identified as the best for IT jobs include; Hartford, Providence, Bridgeport, Boston, Albany, NY and Manchester, NH. Without a doubt not only will educational credentials payoff, you won't have to go far to pick-up your paycheck."
Western Mass has over 30,500 businesses. Some of the larger ones (and their workforce sizes) include:

• Baystate Healh- 10,000; Springfield, MA - Health Care
• University of Massachusetts- 8,201; Amherst, MA - Universities & Colleges
• Massachusetts Mutual Life Ins.- 6,300; Springfield, MA and Enfield, CT- Financial Services
• Bank of America- 5,100; Springfield, MA and MetroHartford, CT - Financial Services
• Mercy Medical Center and Sisters of Providence Health System- 5,000 Springfield, MA - Health Care
• Big Y Foods, Inc.- 4,200; Springfield, MA - Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Information courtesy of Western Mass EDC.

If you are looking for a Western Mass Job, don’t forget to check out this #1 job resource.