Want to Know Where are the Best Places in Cleveland to Work?

Every year the ERC Group publishes their North Coast 99 list of the Best Places in Cleveland to Work. Check out the attached link and start networking with these great local companies!

www.northcoast99.com

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,

-Jim

JOB OPP/North Coast Family Foundation

Job Opening, Medical Assistant (MA) – North Coast Family Foundation

Medical Assistant needed on Saturdays (9:00am – 5:00pm) to work with physician in a busy Christian counseling practice. The position requires the MA to assist the physician in his management of patient care, and the performance of call triage and clinical communications with the physician, patient, labs, and pharmacy’s as directed. Minimum requirement: satisfactory completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, with certification preferred. Preference will be given to candidate with work experience in an office practice. To apply, send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements by email to drchuckmisja@yahoo.com or fax to 440-842-8914.

MICROS-Retail On-site Interviewing

On-site Interviewing: September 8th, 4pm - 8pm

MICROS-Retail is now hiring for Full-Time Customer Support Representatives and Product Support Analysts in our Support Center. Please bring your resume for an on-site interview. We are looking for professional candidates who have a solid work history with previous retail/customer service/help desk experience or those that have a technical degree or background. We are also looking for individuals that are fluent in Spanish and or French. All candidates must have previous computer experience and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is required.

MICROS-Retail is always looking for motivated team players who are ready to grow with us. As a MICROS-Retail employee, you’ll be working for a dynamic, successful company in a fast-moving, rapidly changing industry. And you’ll have the experience of helping our customers achieve that same level of leadership and success. Though we have grown to encompass nearly 450 employees, we retain a strong entrepreneurial spirit, one that sees rich opportunities for continued growth, innovation, and leadership.

To attract and retain the most talented individuals in our industry, MICROS-Retail offers an excellent benefits package. Our employees enjoy the sense of security that comes from having coverage for medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, long-term disability insurance and life insurance, flexible accounts for medical and dependent care needs, holidays and vacations, and personal/sick time.

For more information please contact Melissa Cottrell at 440-498-4414 x 312 or visit our website at http://www.micros-retail.com/

MICROS-Retail is located at 30500 Bruce Industrial Pkwy Solon, Ohio 44139.

Job Opp/Ecolab - Account Sales Executive

Ecolab is hiring for an Account Executive for the Cleveland area. Here is the job description and application link:

http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?Agent=1&jobid=1093186&PartnerId=135&SiteId=91

Good Hunting!
-Jim

JOB OPPS: Dorn Color

Tom Ziegler from Grace Church sent us these postings. Please contact Tom directly if you are interested:

OFFSET PRESS OPERATOR

Mfr. of color sampling products in search for a skilled printer who enjoys challenges beyond conventional printing. Must have excellent eye for color and have expertise in mixing/matching custom spot colors. Experience with offset, sheetfed Heidelberg presses preferred. Journeyman or equivalent training helpful.


MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

We are in search for a person with strong mechanical ability for building/machine maintenance and repair. This person will also be responsible for utilizing and maintaining a computerized PM System.

This is a hands-on opportunity that requires extensive troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. PLC experience is a plus. Full time/Benefits.

We offer a competitive benefit package and career growth. Interested candidates should send resume to Human Resources at:

Dorn Color, Inc.
11555 Berea Road
Cleveland, OH 44102
tziegler@dorncolor.com
216-634-2257
fax: 216-634-2827

JOP OPPS: Dental Office - Hygienist, Radiology Assistant, Receptionist

SEEKING PART TIME OR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

CURRENT STAFF IS RETURNING TO COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL

DENTAL HYGIENIST

DENTAL ASSISTANT RADIOGRAPH LICENSE REQUIRED

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST DENTAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

EFDA (EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL AUXILLARY (RESTORATIVE SPECIALIST)

FAX: 440-842-1700

EMAIL: SILVESTRODDS@GMAIL.COM

CURRENT RESUME AND REFERENCES REQUIRED

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. GOD'S WILL BE DONE.

JULIE SILVESTRO, EFDA

--
Silvestro Family Dental, Inc.
Dr. Anthony R Silvestro, Jr DDS
7199 Pearl Rd
Middleburg Hts., OH 44130
(440) 888-4545

BLOG POSTINGS

We have maxed-out the number of members we can have for this blog. If you wish to post anything here to our group and cannot get the post published, please send me an email at: jjjasko@gmail.com and I will post it for you. If you would like to be removed as a contributor please let me know and I will take you off the list. You can check the blog anytime for announcements and use the Resource hotlinks even if you are not a contributor.

We are slowly moving all our communications to our LinkedIn Group: Grace Job Seekers NetWORK. Check in with either the blog or our LinkedIn Group page and you will STAY CONNECTED to our Job Seekers NetWORK!

See you at the meeting on 24th!

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, August 24th

Hi Everyone:
Just a reminder about our special guest speaker for the meeting on Monday, August 24th at 7pm - Jim Smith will be talking about "Happiness and Your Job Search: Tips for Living and Working in Turbulent Times". We will be in the Grace Church Worship Center for this meeting so please bring anyone and everyone you know that could use a real shot of good news and encouragement. This will also be a great networking opportunity and you will leave renewed and refreshed!

Jim Smith and I will also be interviewed this Thursday, August 20th at 11:00am on WHKW/1220AM The Word by Glenn Mertz. We will be discussing Jim's presentation and our Grace Job Seekers NetWORK ministry. Please pray for Jim and myself as we reach out to the Greater Cleveland community through this radio interview.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY - Realty Office Administrator

I spoke with Holly Pratt yesterday at the Ministry Fair and she has a great job opportunity in her realty office in Strongsville. Please contact her directly if you are interested:

Jim,

It was nice meeting you this morning at Grace.

Myself and another Realtor in my office are looking to hire someone that will work for both of us. She lives in Brunswick, I live in Avon, our office is in Strongsville. We are looking for someone who is willing to go to all 3 locations at times to work in our home offices as well as being set up to work their own home too. There will be some driving to properties needed in several communities/counties.

The job itself in-tails a lot of phone and paperwork. We need someone with excellent communication skills as they will be responding to incoming calls, talking with our clients as well as the other businesses involved in each transaction. (appraisers, mtg. lenders, and title companies, etc.) We need this person to be empathetic and caring about others and have good listening skills. They must be tech savvy in today's programs and very organized. We do not want to micro-manage, so a person who will be assertive and who will take initiative and be able to prioritize tasks.

20-30 hrs. wk.

no paid sick days or holidays.

no benefits.

$8-10/hr.

This position is available immediately. You can have possible candidates start calling me on Monday on 440-925-6774. They can email resumes to hpratt@remax.net

I will be going on vacation Sept. 4th-12th and would like to have this person hired and some training under way prior, if possible.

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Technical Service Center

Here is a company in Akron, Plus One Communications, that is looking to hire several hundred people for their technical service center:

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/06/new_akron_communications_cente.html

They are a start-up company and someone from Grace just got hired there.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Hetrick Repair & Improvement (CPA)

Here is a continuing job opportunity for someone with a CPA:

Jim,

We had contacted you several months ago about consulting with a CPA about our business. We did meet with one man, but he had just been hired to a job and couldn't help us. Are they any other people in your group who might be interested in talking with us? We need a CPA who has business experience to look over our books. We want to make sure we are running the financial end of our business in the best way possible. If anyone is interested, please have them contact us. We would like to talk to them as soon as possible.

Thanks!

Becky and Ed Hetrick

440-353-0196

NEXT MEETING: Monday, August 10th

Our next meeting is Monday, August 10th at 7PM in the Activity Center at Grace Church. Our topic is "Why a Support Team is Critical to Your Well-Being and Job Search Success".

Stay connected during the summer and join us Monday evening for a time of encouragement and networking.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 27th

Our next meeting is Monday, July 27th at 7PM in the Activity Center at Grace Church. Our guest speaker will be Fred Yetka from Paraclete Partners and he will speak on "Getting Through the Fear of Networking". Please invite anyone you know who is looking for work to join us.

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim

Free Foreclosure Service

Please check this out if you are in a foreclosure situation. -Jim

___________________________________________________________

Hi Grace Church Leaders,

I received a call and Joan Rivers left a message on each of your phones to call her. She wanted to make sure those who go to Job Seekers and Single Parents knew about the event coming up July 17, 18, 19 and 20 at the Wolstein Center regarding people whose homes are in foreclosure. Free service is available for those who are in foreclosure at the Wolstein Center during these days. She just wanted to make sure the word got out about this worthwhile event. K

Kathy Pavlick
Ministry Assistant for Pastor Gregg Carrick, Pastor John Guenther,
Affiliated Counselor Jamie Norton and Bulletin Announcements
440-243-4885 x 115

NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 13th

Our next meeting is Monday, July 13th at 7PM at Grace Church. Christian Counselor, Jaime Norton will speak to us on "Dealing with the Emotional Roller Coaster of Losing and Finding a Job". Please invite anyone you know who is struggling to find work and staying positive.

Please continue to pray for all our members and their families. God is in control and He will answer the prayers of His children!

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Christian Children Home of Ohio

If you are interested please contact Karl directly. Blessings, -Jim ______________________________________________________________ Jim Jasko, I saw the pastors letter about job searching. If you know any one likes to work with children or has a burden for children, I work at the Christians Children Home of Ohio. We are looking for Child Care Assistance, Youth Care workers, etc.. You can visit our site at: http://www.ccho.org/working.html I know we need people, I do the scheduling lol. Blessings, Karl Croskey

NEXT MEETING: Monday. June 29th

Our next meeting is Monday, June 29th in the ACTIVITY CENTER (note new room location) at Grace Church from 7PM - 9PM. Our topic is "How To's for Successful NetWORKing and WORKing for Yourself". We will also have More LinkedIn Q&A time and training.

Phil Karayan from Grace Church will be speaking on How To effectively network and market yourself to prospective employers. Phil is a powerful and encouraging speaker and will give us insights on how to beat the current job market downturn. You will not want to miss this key meeting!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday. June 15th

Our next meeting is Monday, June 15th at 7pm in Room 21 at Grace Church. Our topic will be "More LinkedIn...and Why NetWORKing really WORKS". Please bring your LinkedIn questions so we can all learn more about this powerful networking and job search tool.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Sr. Software Engineer C++

Here is another posting from MICROS Systems, Inc. from Larry Brunner in our group:

Senior Software Engineer C ++

MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. MICROS is the leader in the restaurant industry with more than 310,000 global installations in systems in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, leisure and entertainment. In addition, MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 20,000 hotels worldwide. MICROS-Retail, the retail division, offers cross-channel retail solutions for more the 20,000 stores in 10 countries and its analytic solutions process data at a corporate level for an additional 50,000 stores. MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.

Job Scope:

This position will be responsible for design and development for Credit Card Payment System applications that are currently written in C, C++ and Java. Application development at the TCP/IP protocol level. Encryption and decryption applications exposed in the form of dll’s or stand alone executables are to be maintained and enhanced as needed. Multiple development IDE’s/Environments such as Microsoft Visual Studio 6, 2005, and Java Eclipse are used daily along with source control applications such as SVN and Visual Source Safe.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for software engineering, design, and development of assigned functional areas of Micros products. Tasks include writing functional specifications, design documentation, coding, unit testing, debugging, integration, performance tuning, and maintenance of assigned software modules. Provides information to documenters, testers and customer service personnel on features and functionality of software modules. Provide technical support with complex field issues. Covers all responsibilities of the Software Engineer position. Work on site with clients. Other duties as assigned. Acts as individual contributor as well as team member. Usually works with little supervision, conferring with superiors on unusual or extremely complex matters. Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. Has appreciable latitude for un-reviewed action. May provide guidance, assistance, and technical leadership to lower level software engineers on more complex/large projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline (ideally in computer science or engineering), or equivalent experience. 3+ years of software design and development experience. Knowledge of appropriate programming languages, databases, and/or operating system technology; typically familiar with 4 or more relevant technologies (programming languages, database development, etc.). Meets all other requirements of the Software Engineer position.

Interested candidates please apply online at: http://www.micros.com/Careers/NorthAmerica/

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Database Administrator

From Larry Brunner in our group:

Database Administrator

MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. MICROS is the leader in the restaurant industry with more than 310,000 global installations in systems in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, leisure and entertainment. In addition, MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 20,000 hotels worldwide. MICROS-Retail, the retail division, offers cross-channel retail solutions for more the 20,000 stores in 10 countries and its analytic solutions process data at a corporate level for an additional 50,000 stores. MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.

Job Scope:

As a member of the Research and Development Team, the Database Administrator will focus on Store Systems Development. He or she will participate in the technical design and development of new and existing applications. Using the understanding of database management systems, including MICROSOFT SQL Server and Oracle, the Database Administrator will be responsible for database development in coordination with product development groups following the software development life cycle for generation of official product releases. This position will assist with development of Business Intelligence (BI) applications using appropriate DB data partitioning methods, cubes, etc.

The ideal candidate is well versed in the creation and maintenance of DB scripts, schemas, stored procedures, triggers, partitions, indexes, user/security roles, replication routines, maintenance procedures, etc. among several DBMS brand systems, but primarily with MICROSOFT SQL SERVER and ORACLE DBMS Systems.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining databases. Provide operational and maintenance support to several existing systems. Responsible for installations, upgrades, back-ups and configurations. Ability to implement database security, perform tuning, monitoring and create policies and procedures. Resolve performance issues, data replication, indexing and data integrity problems. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience with SQL and supporting production databases. Software development experience with Oracle PL/SQL, SLQ Server, Microsoft Visual Basic, or ASP is desired.

Interested candidates please apply online at: http://www.micros.com/Careers/NorthAmerica/