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Thank you for
visiting our web site. We wish to extend you our
most sincere gratitude and best wishes in
achieving your goals.
Who
We Are
Findrichmondjobs.com is the leading local on-line web site that allows job searchers the most innovative access to finding jobs in Richmond. We pride ourselves on being the premier job site to focus on a specific community. Owned by Web Solutions Inc., our vision is to change on-line career sites by giving back to the community. Look for us at your local colleges, upcoming job fairs and other Richmond events.
A Letter From The President
Dear Guest,
What you see on this site as of today is a result of spending many hours every day compiling information. I would bet that any doctor or scientist would agree that success is the mark of thorough and intense studying. I've always dreamed of being remembered for something, and decided that this was going to be it!
This site is dedicated to this community and provides services that will make decisions about the future easier and more convenient. Starting with our children as they begin to explore their career interest; guiding students to select appropriate Universities, Programs, Courses, Financial Aids, and many other decisions that are so difficult when we are young is vital to planning for a successful future. In fact, career choices get even harder when we grow older! Why? Because our lives have grown, and that means we have more responsibilities. Usually, our financial obligations (like homes, cars, and credit cards, etc...) may not allow us time for further education or perhaps marriage and family obligations control our necessity to have a constant earned income. In a nutshell, our budgets control our decisions.
I ask of our youth that you take advantage of your freedom of choice and hope you realize how fortunate you are to live in this land with all of the great opportunities you are about to explore. I can promise you that by trying each of the tools and resources in both "Campus Corner" and "Career Center," you will be able to make better decisions then any generation has ever had. Thus, you will make a better world for all generations. And to those of us already in the work force: are you happy with your job? I truly hope so, but my studies indicate a large percentage of people are not. If that is you, then chances are good that you're not achieving your potential. That's not good for you and its not fair to the company paying you. You must take action! You must challenge yourself! And you must do it today! You can have the job you want! The answers are inside the "Career Center". Whichever your situation may be, I encourage you to find a job the matches your skills and interest. My suggested steps will help, but the rest is up to you!!!
The presidents Steps to a Successful Career and Life
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| 1. | Self Assessment |
| - Do you know what jobs match you? |
| - Analyze your skills and interest. |
| - Your Interest + Matching Job = Happiness With What You Are Doing! (No more burning out) |
| ** Our Career Center can take you to linking sites that will help. (We suggest Temperament, Career Path, Career Key, and Career Match) |
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| 2. | Occupational Assessment |
| - Do you know the working conditions, earnings, and future outlook for your prospective career? |
| - Research On-line, go to the library, and interview or talk with professionals already doing the work you're considering. |
| - Pre-Employment Knowledge + Applying Matching Skills = Better Opportunities |
| ** Find the Presidents Choice in our Career Corner. |
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| 3. | Career Objectives |
| - Do you know what your dreams are or what you want to accomplish? |
| - Decide on the education you need, what community services can benefit you and what community services can help your. Plan your personal and career objectives. |
| - Knowing What You Want + Deciding What You Need To Get There = Meeting Your Goals |
| ** Here again, we have many tools, but after that its up to you! |
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| 4. | Prepare to Swim with the Sharks |
| - Do you know what your resume should look like, and are you prepared for the interview? |
| - Research any information on prospective employers; Prepare a Cover Letter; structure your Resume to suit the job including professional references; and practice Mock Interviews including wardrobe and business etiquette to match your prospective employer. |
| - Preparation Based On Research + Practicing What You Learn = Confidence And Obtaining Your Dream Job. |
| **Use all the resources in our Career Center including of course, Company Profiles Resume Tips, and Build A Resume. |
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| 5. | Life Assessment |
| - Do you feel good about yourself? |
| - Do things that make you feel good, be committed to your family, eat better, exercise and take vitamins!!! Re-Evaluate these steps every 2 - 5 years. |
| - Dream job + good health = 100% positive attitude |
| **I am officially informing you that you have no more excuses for not seeing the doctor and getting checked out regularly! |
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In final, I want you to contact us and give feedback on how we are doing. My goal is for this site to be user friendly and to make it a true reliable source for the community. We have explored and researched enough to tell you that these tools and resources are the best on the internet, and believe me there are plenty out there which would have been a complete waste of your time. I have researched, studied, and compiled only the best information here which has true value and benefits." Thus, I hope you find this site to be most convenient and resourceful. Thank you to our Business Partners, Job Seekers, my Staff, my Friends, and my Family.
Best Wishes,
Brian E. Galton, President
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| I was pleasantly surprised with the nice layout and
ease of use. I don't have a significant amount of Internet experience, and have had problems in the
past with other "career" sites. Your site is easy to read and easy to follow. Thanks!
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