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So, you remember when I told snaxcident about webinars and she told her boss and all hell broke loose?

We were talking about it the other day while she cursed the name of Webinar, and I said, "I have to ask, though, are the webinars at all productive? Are they bringing in new clients or at least new contacts?"

She made many frowny faces at me but said, "Unfortunately for me they have an incredible ROI - they are generating lots of leads, especially in the states. We hired an event manager to manage our webinars because they became so popular."

This means I literally talked a job into existence. I have created employment for someone! Let's hold onto that magic.

Let's have a SAM'S CAFE JOB FAIR.

The job fair is simple!

Leave a comment about where you are and what you do and what kind of work you're looking for (use your own good common sense about how much personal info to share). If you're looking to hire, know someone who is, or have resources to share, feel free to post those too!

I'll kick it off: I don't have many general jobsearch bookmarks anymore, but if you're looking for Not For Profit Jobs, there's a place to start.

Have at it!

ETA: Comments have been locked due to spammerz. Sorry guys!

Comments

[keeperofqkeys.livejournal.com]

If anyone is looking for technical type positions, Westinghouse Electric Company (http://www.westinghousenuclear.com) is hiring engineers and technicians (as well as a handful of non-technical related positions; HR, accounting, etc.) Corporate headquarters are outside of Pittsburgh, but there are offices in NH, CT, SC, Chicago, San Jose, TN, and others (including international). Nuclear power is a fast-growing industry, with Westinghouse at the front of the global nuclear renaissance.

PR type stuff aside, Westinghouse is a fun place to work, and one of the few places that's hiring and not firing--and hiring people with little to no work experience, as well.

[muscatlove.livejournal.com]

Westinghouse is also owned by Toshiba, so if even if you can manage to find a position that isn't super technical, if you have any interest in Japan you might be able to use this as leverage for a future job with international travel. (At least from my outside perspective I meet a lot of Toshiba people who are involved in Westinghouse, and vice versa.)

[cathain852.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm Shannon!

I'm a web designer with more than 10 years of experience. I'm looking for either freelance work or a permanent position in Atlanta, GA. I also have experience in online marketing (including email marketing) & social media. I'm also open to anything in instructional design or training.

[seneska.livejournal.com]

Sam, there's a member of my research group who is close to finishing her PhD and is planning to move to America with her boyfriend. She's looking for a job and would almost certainly be interested in not-for-profit jobs. Would it be all right if I gave her the link to your delicious bookmarks?

[copperbadge.livejournal.com]

Oh lord yes, of course! That's why they're there. :)

New York

[usullusa.livejournal.com]

Hello I'm Kat.

I'm in New York City, I'm a student and I'm looking for part-time work in any entry-level position.

I've got several years of administrative office experience under my belt and I can administrate the hell out of anything. I type faster than the speed of sound (okay 80wpm), I organize and schedule like no tomorrow, every computer program known to man had met its match in me, and I can juggle five phone calls at once. I've created databases and libraries out of more than one person's or office's jumbled collection.

Plus, I have experience reading queries and manuscripts, doing basic editing and feedback, know my way around a publishing contract and other basic legal paperwork, and know the current publishing market better than I know the back of my own hand.


References and resume upon request!

You can email me at kap385 (at) nyu (dot) edu

Thanks Sam for doing this.

Re: New York

[stakebait.livejournal.com]

Part time only? My publishing company is looking for an office administrator, but it's a full time position.

Just a little too soon...

[oaktree89.livejournal.com]

Oh man... Please do this again in two years when I'm done university! Anyway, as a preemptive strike:

I'm halfway through a degree in social/cultural anthropology, minoring in music and Jewish studies. I have experience as a PA, in catering/sous chef work, as a library assistant, and as a canvasser for a social and political action group.

Other skills include near-fluency in French, smart-serve certification (Ontario), proficiency with Microsoft Office, super fast reading, CPR certification from the American Red Cross, proficiency in social media (facebook, blogging platforms, myspace, etc), and generally being a friendly and helpful person.

I am willing to relocate anywhere as soon as I'm done with school, though I'd be happiest staying in Toronto.

Re: Just a little too soon...

[oaktree89.livejournal.com]

Also! I type 57 wpm.

[aella_irene]

I live in London, UK and I'm looking for an office job, preferably in Central London. I've worked 16 months as a cashier at Waitrose, and I'm currently completing a Certificate of Higher Education in History at Birkbeck College, with the hope of later doing a B.A. there. I am familiar with Office Word, and I can type 53 wpm. I'm a fast reader. I could do data entry, or basic admin.

[telyanofcelore.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm Hannah!

I'm a college student majoring in Japanese and English, located in North Carolina. I'm looking for work doing technical editing/writing. I'm very organized, compulsively punctual, and excellent at translating questionable English into something clear and recognizable.

Also, if anyone in the Triangle area happens to be looking for a secretary-type person or a cook/baker...

[telyanofcelore.livejournal.com]

Also, I type upwards of 75 wpm and can knit, bind books, and coax headstrong people into doing my will. I have experience with tutoring, secretary work, catering, and charming very unhappy people into not yelling at me or my boss despite remarkable levels of fail.

[aunty_marion]

I'll throw my hat in the ring again, if I may, Sam? I DID get a temporary/occasional job thanks to your last Job Fair (*sends kisses to debitha), but the more the merrier.

I'm a proofreader/copyeditor, working online for the most part, and I charge £10 per hour. (Which sometimes doesn't seem enough, 'cos I'm *fast*.) I'm based in London, UK.

(I also take small knitting commissions...)

[jenna-thorn.livejournal.com]

Most of what we need are double E's but I've got an opening for an accountant in the Dallas area. S-Ox experience required, and if you've got actual experience in DFARs and gov't contracts I'll bring you a cookie on your first day.

edit - I mean electrical engineers. I really don't care about anyone's cup size.

[girlpearl]

I have had the day from hell, but your ETA made me laugh out loud. Thanks, Jenna :)

[daytime84.livejournal.com]

Hi, everyone, I'm Megan! In May, I finished my MA in English, with a focus on American literature. My thesis discussed narrativity in graphic novels, specifically Alan Moore's work.

I have two years of experience teaching freshman composition classes at a 4-year college. I'd love to find another teaching position, but I'm up for anything that would let me use some of the skills I picked up over the past two years--research, writing, library work, etc.

I'm in Ohio right now, but I'm willing (and eager, actually) to move on, so location is not an issue. Any leads are appreciated!

[textileowl.livejournal.com]

Where in Ohio? I know the Columbus Metropolitan Library is currently hiring, though mostly part-time.

[snaxcident.livejournal.com]

You're NOT forgiven for the webinars just yet, Starbuck.

ROI, schmROI...Oh that sounds better outloud than typed on the livejournals.

[copperbadge.livejournal.com]

Admit it: I will never be forgiven for the Webinars.

Also you just made me say "schmROI" like five times to figure out how it sounds. :D

[bookblather.livejournal.com]

Thank goodness. I missed the last one.

Hi everyone! I'm Kat, I am moving to Stockton, California at the end of August, and I am looking for just about anything. I hold a freshly-granted Bachelor of Arts in (essentially) English with a minor in history, so my research skills are excellent. I'm competent in Excel and excellent with Word. I'm good with people, bright and chipper, and good at following directions. I also learn very fast, so I can do just about anything.

My best skill, though, is the ability to make words sit up and dance. I've already done a few stints of professional copyediting with rave reviews, as well as published my own writing. Give me an awkward piece of writing and I will give you something publishable. Which, y'know, I can do online, in case you happen to be in need of a copyeditor or a ghostwriter.

References and resume upon request.

(Sam, you are made of awesome)

[copperbadge.livejournal.com]

I have no advice or help, I just wanted to say STOOOOCKTOOOOON :D That's where my dog came from. When he was bad we used to threaten to ship him back to Stockton in an airtight box. (Eventually this threat was also used on each other.)

[(Anonymous)]

Hi all! I'm looking for anything in Philadelphia that's a full-time entry-level writing/editing/doing-stuff-for-internets job (I have a BA in English) that also comes with health insurance. I see stuff here and there, but nothing with any health benefits. Does anyone know of any places to even start looking for a job like this?

[tychoish.livejournal.com]

ping me off line, maybe.

[slice254.livejournal.com]

My company is in the process of relocating its headquarters to the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area (the new ofifce is in Research Triangle Park), and there are a lot of openings posted. Some are highly specialized positions in the emergency managemnet arena, but there are a few more general things, too, like administrative assistants, AP specialists, etc. There are also a few software/programming kinds of positions.

There are a few jobs posted also for the DC area, and at least a couple in the Bel Air, MD area. A couple of the emergency management jobs can be done from any of our offices (MD, VA/DC, NC, LA, GA, and UT).

I don't want to post a link to the careers page, but if anyone is interested, drop me a line at slz254 at gmail dot com, and I'll be happy to send it.

[kinetikatrue]

Just a quick question before making you send me an email: are any of those DC jobs admin type jobs or the like?

[moocow1985.livejournal.com]

Hi there!

I'm in the Boston area (Cambridge, technically) and I have a BA in math (with a minor in chemistry) and I just finished a post-bac in more math! I worked for a law firm for a little while and I've also done chemistry research. Love science, don't particularly like bench work. I did the post-bac mostly because I never took statistics in undergrad and as it turns out, I really enjoy it! It just seems to me like statistics uses math to make the world make sense.

Ideally, I'd love to do something where I can use my science background and my math skills. Realistically, I've worked in an office before and certainly can do it again. I'm pretty smart, I learn incredibly fast (particularly new computer programs and such), I can write reasonably well, and I'm told that I'm very good at breaking down technical ideas for a general audience.

[imaginarycircus.livejournal.com]

I love how many of us are Cantabridgians.

[kristinholt.livejournal.com]

I'm in the Houston area. I'm an office manager with supervisory experience, and lots of MS Office experience. I'm also great with refinery processes and can read P&IDs and U1A forms and can value out whole refineries.

I worked for a Valero contractor, and saved one refinery around $5m on their taxes.

I'm also extremely organized and I learn quickly. I type around 70 wpm, and am excellent at hiding bodies when needed.

Edited bc I was on my phone.

[doozer7787.livejournal.com]

I'm in Atlanta, Ga. I'm a recent graduate from UGA with a B.S. in Psychology with over two years experience as a data entry specialist. I also have a background in being an administrative assistant. In addition to this, I have over seven years' experience in various customer service environments (food services, movie theaters, as well as over the phone).

Thanks for any help you can offer me!

[such_heights]

I'm about to start an MA and I'm looking for part time work in Sheffield, UK from the autumn. I've been a barista and worked in a shop, have done odd admin jobs here and there, and have 100 wpm typing speed.

Next year when I've graduated I'll be looking for jobs in the NGO sector. I'd like to work for an organisation to do with women's or LGBT advocacy, as my research interests at the moment are to do with feminist philosophy and the intersection of theory and practice, so ideally I'd like to get some experience in research and policy areas. If anyone's got any suggestions for how to go down the route, I'm all ears!

[midgetgems.livejournal.com]

If you're looking for retail then http://www.meadowhall.co.uk/website/jobs.aspx is pretty comprehensive and autumn is when most places start hiring Christmas temps. I have no idea about proper jobs, alas. I'll wave in autumn too, I'm about 5 minutes from Sheffield, so hi! :D

[iambickilometer.livejournal.com]

I am about to move to Boston (well, Allston, but. Same zipcode and general area). I have some work experience doing office work (data entry), canvassing, doing sound for musical performance, and managing/teaching kids music and martial arts. Also have been recognised for leadership skills. I'm looking for basically any job I can get, entry-level, but something in an office or situation where I am not responsible for pushing sales would be preferable. (I am, though friendly and a good communicator, a terrible salesman.

(Thanks, Sam, for hosting this again!)

[iambickilometer.livejournal.com]

Also, can type somewhere around 60-65 wpm last time I checked.

Do you have a manuscript? I have a blue pencil!

[imaginarycircus.livejournal.com]

I am looking for freelance editorial work. I have an MFA in writing from Sarah Lawrence and several years experience teaching writing at the university level. I also worked in a literary agent's office for two years.

I can offer constructive feedback on short fiction or a novel length manuscript. My goal is always to keep you writing and help you through the rewrite process. If you are applying to an MFA program I can assist you with your writing sample and/or statement of purpose. Fees are negotiable.

[trinity_clare]

I am a brand new graduate looking for my first full-time job in either Madison, WI or Chicago.

I have a B.A. in Theatre from a liberal arts college, and I specialize in rampant competence and last-minute miracles, especially when those miracles involve Photoshop. I am incredibly good at answering questions, especially in the help desk/customer service/admissions guide kind of way. My software skills can be summed up as "give me two hours and a pdf of the manual," whether or not I've ever heard of the program before. I have the techie skills necessary to assemble a video projector, speaker system, and full lighting rig. I speak Spanish and French and have reading comprehension in Portuguese and Italian (gotta love the Romance languages). Also I can read music.

[pendrecarc.livejournal.com]

If you're not too particular about the field, have you looked at Epic? (dot com)

[tabula-x-rasa.livejournal.com]

This is wonderful, Sam, thank you!

I'm currently in Northern California but would be willing to relocate pretty much anywhere. I'm currently working as a math tutor, so I could relocate pretty much immediately.

I've got a BA in archaeology and a MSc in Forensic Archaeology, and I'd love to do something in my field, but I'll take pretty much anything. I've worked at non-profits before in admin capacities.

I'd love a position in a museum, entry-level forensic work for a police or sheriff department, or a community college teaching position. I'm fluent in French, can read most Romance languages, can read German, and have some conversational Arabic. I can also read Egyptian hieroglyphs, although it's been a few years since anyone's requested that...

[anna-sinistra.livejournal.com]

St Petersburg, FL

Recent graduate with Bachelors in Forensic Science and Biology and a minor in Chemistry looking for entry level work. Have work experience as a laboratory assistant and security officer, and can provide resume/references as needed.

[rdprice29.livejournal.com]

Very cool major/minor.

I've been browsing www.USAjobs.gov and there have been a lot of scientific type jobs posted in my area (Baltimore area, since there's a large army base near where I live), but you can search by state, so there might be something there for you in FL.

Good luck.

[celloist-23.livejournal.com]

San Diego, CA
North County
Am a fulltime college student and havent had a "real job" outside of babysitting and helping my mom with bookkeeping and filing but I am great at babysitting and nanny.
Would like something permanent that would help me save up enough money over the next few months to move to another state closer to a friend and my boyfriend.
I also play cello.

Im just THAT talented.

I'll actually take any job thats available and that will work with me being a college student.


Thanks for hosting this Sam!!!

[starletfallen.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm Beka, and my girlfriend and I are in Ithaca, NY. While I'd personally like a better job of ANY sort (I'm working a coffee shop), what I'm really looking for is any information people might have about working from home, for my girlfriend. Her health is kind of crap and doesn't allow her to get a normal entry-level on-your-feet job, we only have one car, and the nearest bus stop is almost a mile away. I'd like to get some ideas on what she can do from here just to bring in a little more money, and give her something to do. Just any ideas or leads would be useful, as there's just so much internet out there and no idea where to even begin.

That said, if anyone in the Ithaca area needs someone who's good with people (and kids) and desperately wants to do something that pays better than "coffee slave", please let me know. XD

[sabra-n.livejournal.com]

It can be hard to get their attention in the first place, but if you do, Google temping is a not-horrible way to work from home. Look under jobs in "multiple locations" on the Google jobs website.