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Governor Kaine Announces $19.5 Million Investment In City Of Danville

Friday, October 9th, 2009

~ Japanese company to open facility and create 39 new full-time positions and 150 seasonal jobs ~

RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Leaf Services (US) plans to invest $19.5 million to establish a tobacco processing facility in the City of Danville, creating 39 full-time jobs and 150 seasonal positions when fully operational. The local company, JTI Leaf Services, will process both flue-cured and burley tobacco in the United States and ship to international markets.

 

 “In these tough economic times, this multimillion dollar investment and the jobs it creates are especially significant in Southside Virginia,” Governor Kaine said. “Even as we continue to diversify the region’s economy, we’re pleased by the opportunity to build on traditional industries that have historically been important in the Commonwealth.” (more…)

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Finding a Job in the Midst of a Recession

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Despite the hope of a new administration, we can’t ignore the downward-spiraling recession and glaring unemployment rates that splash the headlines each morning. For the currently employed, this evokes fear of layoffs and downsizing. But what does the economy mean for job seekers?

All hope is not lost. There are plenty of opportunities out there – it’s just a matter of where to look, and how to sell yourself to an employer. Throughout the next few weeks I will be providing advice to job seekers interested in opportunities in Southwest Virginia, including resume and interview tips, dressing for success, etc.  (more…)

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Downtown South Boston Revitalization Recognized

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

Destination Downtown South Boston, Inc. (DDSB) and the Town of South Boston were recognized in Richmond last month with a Virginia Main Street Milestone Achievement Award for their efforts in restoring and revitalizing the Historic Downtown Business District. According to The Gazette-Virginian, the two business associations have helped create a climate for more than $15 million in private investment in downtown South Boston during the past five years. 

 

Now more than ever our communities in Southern Virginia need job opportunities, and the efforts of DDSB, Inc. have resulted in this much needed job creation. Since 2004, volunteers from this organization have dedicated a whopping 100,000 hours of community service, for which they also received an award. When translated from hours to dollars, the volunteer work amounts to over $180,000 towards the vitality of South Boston.

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The Resume: Your First Impression

Monday, May 4th, 2009

When it comes to applying for a job, nothing will make you stand out more than your resume. Typically your resume is the first thing that employers see after you’ve applied for a job, and therefore it’s also your first impression. As they say, first impressions always last, so it is imperative that your resume sells what you have to offer.

According to the Virginia Tech Career Site, a resume is “a brief, concise document that presents and effectively sells your most relevant and positive credentials for employment.” Stressing the brief/concise element, an employer may only look at your resume for 15-20 seconds, at which point they will not decide if you get the job, but if you get the opportunity to interview.

So now that you know what a resume is, where do you start? In the typical chronological format, there are five basic sections to include on your resume, as well as some additional sections depending on your field, level of experience, etc. The five basic sections are listed as follows:

  • Heading - in this section include your full name, phone number, mailing address, and email address
  • Objective - use a single sentence expressing your career goal (Note: Some companies prefer this to be as specific as naming the exact company and position you are applying to)
  • Education - include your degree, school(s) attended, location, completion date, and major(s)/minor(s) (See here for optional GPA)
  • Employment - list the company, location, your title, dates of employment, and a list of accomplishments/job tasks
  • Skills - list your skills as they relate to your career goal, including software programs, computer skills, foreign languages, etc. (more…)

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