Friday, May 10, 2013
While job prospects have improved in some professions since previous years, this spring’s Iowa college graduates with the best chances to land jobs will be those demonstrating professional experience they gained while in college from more than place.
This project was produced by Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism-IowaWatch.org, a non-profit, online news Website dedicated to collaborating with Iowa news organizations to produce explanatory and investigative work. Here is a link to the original story, which includes interactive graphics and audio of interviews with Iowa students. By: Emily Drees, Sarah Hadley, Lauren Horsch, Taylor Grangaard, Melanie Mackey and Nora Heaton | April 27, 2013 A few weeks shy of graduating in May, Brandt Heitman is ready to take a mechanical engineering degree from Iowa State University to a job at AllSteel in Muscatine, debt free. “Engineering is a tech field and everyone needs engineers,” a confident Heitman, 23, said about working at the office …
Friday, April 12, 2013
Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Ames for the week of April 12.
Here are five local job opportunities we found this week. To find more job openings or post a position, visit our classifieds section or peruse CareerBuilder.com. Who’s Hiring: Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. Who’s Hiring: Mary Greeley Medical Center Who’s Hiring: Ames Pet Resort Who’s Hiring: Younkers Who’s Hiring: Ankeny Community School District
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Another Mexican restaurant in Ames.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming soon, according to the restaurant's website. A now hiring poster has been erected outside the shop at 435 South Duff Avenue, but no word yet on its opening date.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Kohl's Department Store, set to open in early March will bring 105 jobs to Ames.
Kohl's Department Store, which expects to open near North Grand Mall in March is hosting a job fair Saturday through Jan. 16 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center at 2609 University Blvd. The company hopes to fill 105 positions for the Ames store according to release from the company. The fair will take place from 10:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and from 10:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 11:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday and 8:45 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Jan. 15 and Jan. 16. People interested in learning more should go to: www.kohlscareers.com or call 877-639-5645 to schedule an interview.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Ames Store Brings 105 new jobs when it opens in March.
Kohl's Department Store, which expects to open near North Grand Mall in March is hosting a job fair Saturday through Jan. 16 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center at 2609 University Blvd. The company hopes to fill 105 positions for the Ames store according to release from the company. The fair will take place from 10:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and from 10:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 11:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday and 8:45 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Jan. 15 and Jan. 16. People interested in learning more should go to: www.kohlscareers.com or call 877-639-5645 to schedule an interview.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The latest Manpower survey shows employers plan to add staff at a steady pace through March.
The employment outlook in the Ames and West Des Moines area looks positive according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. About 16 percent of employers interviewed plan to hire more employees and just 8 percent planned to reduce their staff from January through March. About 75 percent of area employers expected to maintain their staffing levels. While hiring activity is expected to increase this quarter it's still less than a year ago when the net employment outlook was 14 percent. The report states. People looking for a job might find the best offers in the wholesale & retail trade, financial activities and leisure and hospitality industries.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Ames tied for sixth with a familiar city home to the Hawkeyes.
Iowa City and Ames share a friendly rivalry when it comes to sports, but they are tied for an even more important statistic. An analysis by the Business Insider of American metros with the lowest employment rate found Iowa City and Ames tied at number six in the country. Is it a coincidence that both schools have large state run universities? Hardly: Higher education and industries that support it are the reason these metropolitan areas are doing well. College towns across America tend to have lower unemployment rates than the population as a whole, Martin Kohli, Chief Regional Economist for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, explained in an interview. Universities often provide relatively stable jobs compared to employment in cyclical …
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Are you looking for a job in Ames?
A number of jobs are being advertised in local classifieds and job listing boards. Here are just a few. Alorica of Ames is looking for a customer service and retention agent, a high school diploma and some customer service experience is preferred. McFarland Clinic needs a neurology receptionist. A high school diploma and customer service skills are among requirements for the position. The City of Ames needs a school crossing guard. The position pays near $24 a day. Mary Greeley Medical Center is searching for a patient admissions representative who would register patients for their appointments and more. Starbucks in Ames is searching for a barista. Previous experience isn't necessary but the ability to learn quickly is. Dollar Tree of …
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Are You Looking for a Job in Ames?
Here are just some of the jobs area employees have to offer in Ames. University Museums seeks an assistant curator of collections and education. The applicant needs a bachelor's degree plus three years of experience. The starting salary is $40,374. Iowa State University is seeking a director of relations for its engineering college. The salary starts at $64,154. Terracon of Ames needs a geotechnical staff engineer. Mary Greeley Medical Center needs a sterile processing technician. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. WebFilings needs a user researcher that would conduct user testing of their products. Mary Greeley Medical Center needs a registered nurse to work nights. Hertz needs a branch manager trainee. Employees have the ability …
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Are You Looking for a Job in Ames?
Here are just some of the jobs area employees have to offer. Solum in Ames is looking for a shipping and receiving clerk who would enter customer sample data into Solum databases, operate a forklift and other duties. Staples in Ames needs a cashier who can provide customer service consistent with their easy sales and service standards. Iowa State University needs a communications specialist at the College of Veterinary Medicine. A bachelor's degree in journalism and an advanced related degree is preferred. Salary starts at $39,474. Barilla is searching for a process improvement engineer who would design, develop, test and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes in processing and packaging. Hach Company is …
