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BUSINESS CAREER FAIR LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SINCE 1971 SPRING 2013
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The purpose of this event is to provide Liberty University School of Business students and alumni the opportunity to network, apply and interview with local and national companies.
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BUSINESSCAREER FAIR
L I B E R T Y U N I V E R S I T YSINCE 1971
SPRING2013
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HOW PREPAREDARE YOU?Remember that your job interview starts now:
Remove your backpack.
Make sure you are dressed professionally.
Have your resume printed on quality resume paper.
Introduce yourself with a confident handshake.
Visit everyone in the room. An opportunity could exist where you least expect it.100%
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PARTICIPATING COMPANIESADECCO
AEROTEK
AUTO-OWNERS INSURANCE
CARTER MACHINERY
CATALYST SOLUTIONS
CH2MHILL
CINTAS
CLAYTON HOMES
CVAPA
EDWARD JONES
FINKS JEWELERS
FINISH LINE
INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY GROUP
J-CREW
KELLER WILLIAMS COMMERCIAL
KEMPER- RESERVE NATIONAL INSURANCE
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
SOUTHWESTERN ADVANTAGE
STARTEK
STEVE DOWDY STATE FARM
VIA MOBILE
WELLS FARGO
ADECCO
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CONTACT INFORMATIONChristy [email protected] Timberlake RoadLynchburg, VA 24502(434)-239-0013www.adeccousa.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYAdecco USA is the workforce solutions leader in the United States and Canada. Our global network of over 6,600 offices is staffed by experts that know each local job market inside and out, with a diverse offering in 10 key industries.
Adecco Staffing US is the nation’s leading provider of recruitment and workforce solutions. We are the pre-eminent workforce management partner for Fortune 500 companies and career advisement expert for American workers, serving all of the key industries and professions that drive our economy forward. Adecco has over 400 career centers and, on any given day, connects 70,000 talented workers to the best job opportunities across the country, making us one of America’s largest employers.
POSITION TYPESFull Time Entry Level
AEROTEK
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CONTACT INFORMATIONRyan [email protected] Norfolk Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24011(540)-986-2141www.aerotek.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYAerotek was founded in 1983 to service the recruiting and staffing needs for the aerospace and defense industry. Due to Aerotek’s rapid growth and success, we’ve continued to expand our services to provide recruiting and staffing to many industries focusing on technical, professional and industrial staffing.
At Aerotek, we continually provide the recruiting and staffing expertise our contract employees and our customers agree is integral to a successful partnership. Our mission is to bring great people and great organizations together. This is the foundation that has made Aerotek who we are today.
POSITION TYPESFull Time Entry Level
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AUTO-OWNERS INSURANCE
CONTACT INFORMATIONDerek [email protected] Vista Park DriveForest, VA 24551(517)-886-1971www.auto-owners.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYAuto-Owners success evolves from its loyal agents, policyholders and associates. The Companies are represented by more than 6,100 independent agencies, selling personal and commercial property/casualty and life, health and annuity insurance in 26 states. Total associates number more than 4,000.
Auto-Owners property and casualty companies have the highest possible ratings from A.M. Best Company, A++ (Superior), and the Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company is rated A+ (Superior). The companies are also rated very highly in ratings assigned by other nationally recognized independent rating authorities.
POSITION TYPESFull Time Entry Level
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CARTER MACHINERY
CONTACT INFORMATIONBrenda [email protected] Lynchburg TurnpikeSalem, VA 24153(540)-387-1111www. cartermachinery.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYThe 1950’s were a pivotal point in our country’s history, marked by a sharp rise in the economy for the first time in over 30 years. While Caterpillar had representation in Virginia dating back to 1928 through Virginia Tractor Company, the ever increasing activity in western Virginia thanks to infrastructure developments and coal mining, demanded a greater focus. As a result, Carter Machinery was formed to serve customers in southwestern Virginia.
Ensuring continued growth of a company requires a solid plan. At Carter Machinery, we are steadfastly focused on achieving success by leveraging all the available resources at our disposal. Our methods are defined through our Vision, Mission and Values.
POSITION TYPESFull Time Entry Level
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CATALYST SOLUTIONS
CONTACT INFORMATIONJoseph [email protected] Garrisonville Rd.Stafford, VA 22554(540)-273-6089www.catalystllc.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYCatalyst Solutions is a Virginia-based, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) which provides professional services and consulting in support of government agencies and private industry. We are a nucleus of highly qualified and results-oriented professionals with a commitment and a track record for solving complex problems in order to achieve decisive and well-defined results.
We deliver excellence to our customers through the application of premier talent, productive tools, and agile processes. We assert that talent and productivity are more valuable to our customers in producing results than raw man-hours or the total number of FTEs on a contract.
POSITION TYPESInternships
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CH2MHILL
CONTACT INFORMATIONJennifer [email protected] Furnace Mountain RoadLovettsville, VA 20180(703)-376-5127www.ch2m.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYAs a global leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations, and program management, CH2M HILL has the human and technical resources, the international footprint, and the depth of know-how and experience to help clients achieve success in any corner of the world.
From chemical plants in Buenos Aires to super cleanrooms in Japan, from nuclear cleanup in Colorado to wastewater treatment plants in New Zealand, CH2M HILL’s project experience and the markets it serves are as diverse as the world itself. The firm’s solutions keep sustainability always in mind, along with government regulations, environmental concerns, maintenance requirements, and public perceptions.
POSITION TYPESFull Time Entry Level
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CINTAS
CONTACT INFORMATIONHeather [email protected] Industrial AveBedford, VA 24523(540)-586-3626www.cintas.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYCintas operates more than 430 facilities in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia, including six manufacturing plants and nine distribution centers. The company employs approximately 30,000 people.
Cintas was founded by Richard T. Farmer, Chairman Emeritus. Scott Farmer was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2003 and J. Phillip Holloman was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer in 2008. Robert J. Kohlhepp is Chairman of the Board.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types throughout the world.
POSITION TYPESFull Time Entry Level
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CONTACT INFORMATIONCrystal Daughertycrystal [email protected] Clayton RoadMaryville, TN 37804(865)-380-3000 ext 2486www.claytonhomes.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYWe build, sell, finance, lease and insure manufactured and modular homes as well as relocatable commercial and educational buildings. We have 12,000 team members, 35 home building facilities and more than 1,000 home centers.
We also finance more than 325,000 customers and insure 160,000 families. Clayton Homes also owns and operates 18 subdivisions. In 2003, Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. acquired Clayton Homes.
POSITION TYPESFull Time Entry Level
CLAYTON HOMES
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CVAPACOMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
CONTACT INFORMATIONRoland [email protected] Box 1295Richmond, VA 23218(517)-886-1971www.apa.virginia.gov
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY At the Auditor of Public Accounts, you have the opportunity to help maintain and improve public accountability in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We achieve our success through the hard work of our people, who are our most important assets. We are continually looking for energetic and talented professionals to join our team.
It is true that our primary role is to serve as the independent, external auditor of judicial braches of Virginia’s state government, and that we serve as the bequest of the legislative branch. We also perform financial statement audits for a limited number of agencies, like the Virginia lottery or Alcoholic Beverage Control or when required to by law or as the result of bond covenants.
POSITION TYPESInternships
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CONTACT INFORMATIONMatt [email protected] Timberlake Road Suite 202Lynchburg, VA 24502(434)-832-1184www.edwardjones.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYEdward Jones is a decidedly different kind of investment firm. Our mission is to help individuals reach their serious, long-term financial goals. Founded in 1922, we are a full-service brokerage firm and a private partnership – a structure that we believe gives us the independence to make long-term decisions that are in the best interests of our clients and associates, without the pressures publicly traded companies face to meet short-term earnings forecasts.
Our thoughtful investment strategy includes identifying your specific, long-term goals, developing and implementing a tailored strategy and maintaining a diversified portfolio of quality investments.
POSITION TYPESFull Time Entry Level
EDWARD JONES
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FINISH LINE
CONTACT INFORMATIONChetwyn [email protected] Candlers Mountain rdLynchburg, VA 24502(434)-239-4737www.finishline.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY The key to creating a premium experience is our people. Our focus is to hire people who are passionate about sneakers, sports and servicing customers. Associates who maintain or exceed our standards of excellence help bring our brand to life in-store and online.
We are not here just to sell more athletic shoes. We believe that a new pair of sneakers can change a person’s – day, week, month or year. We can change a person’s outlook on life with the right pair of sneakers. We call it “resneakerization,” and we are out to resneakerize America!
POSITION TYPESInternshipsPart TimeFull Time Entry Level
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FINKS JEWELERS
CONTACT INFORMATIONJeannene [email protected] Forest RoadForest, VA 24551(434)-237-6301www.finks.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY In 1930, Nathan Fink founded Fink’s Jewelers. Today, our company is owned and operated by the third generation of the founding family, with customer service remaining the cornerstone of our philosophy.
From our first store in Roanoke, Virginia, Fink’s Jewelers has now grown to include sixteen locations throughout Virginia and North Carolina.We take pride in bringing our customers an extensive selection of the finest quality jewelry and Swiss timepieces, while providing an experience that reflects our personal integrity, our passion for the product we sell, and our commitment to unsurpassed customer service.
POSITION TYPESInternshipsPart TimeFull Time Entry Level
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INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY GROUP
CONTACT INFORMATIONPaul [email protected] Timberlake Road, Suite ALynchburg, VA 24502(434)-455-4949www.itgroupva.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYIntegrated Technology Group now provides clients with technology consulting, products, and support for building automation, security and access control, IP telephony, information technology, and structured cabling. The former motto of IES “Everything is possible…” is just as relevant for IT Group in their commitment to solving problems with the industry’s best technology solutions.
The IT Group is moving forward with the new tagline “Streamline your business. Simplify your life.” and is excited about this new chapter in providing their former and prospective clients with even more experienced and comprehensive technology solutions that bring peace and order to complex and hectic environments.
POSITION TYPESInternshipsFull Time Entry Level
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J CREW
CONTACT INFORMATIONMolly [email protected] Ivy CrescentLynchburg, VA 24506(434)-385-6700 ext 54500www.jcrew.com/careers
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYJ.Crew debuted in 1983 with the mailing of its first catalog. Six years later, J Crew opened a flagship store at New York’s South Street Seaport. Today, the business includes retail and outlet stores nationwide and an ever-growing online and catalog business.
Whether you are a recent college graduate ready to embark on your career or a professional looking for an exciting opportunity, J Crew offers a wide array of challenging career paths. J Crew provides a dynamic, collaborative, creative, high energy atmosphere and seeks individuals who are quality fueled, product driven, ambitious and determined to personally grow as we develop our company.
POSITION TYPESInternshipsPart Time
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KELLER WILLIAMS COMMERCIAL
CONTACT INFORMATIONChristopher [email protected] Tradewynd DriveLynchburg, VA 24502(434)-382-9482KWcommercial.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYWhen Keller Williams Realty was founded in 1983, Gary Keller and Joe Williams envisioned a company that would dominate both the residential and commercial real estate markets.
As a company with an International reach, serving both the U.S. and Canada, KW Commercial is the fulfillment of that vision.
KW Commercial agents and brokers hold each other to the highest standard of business. Their excellence has been proven time and time again by the results that our agents produce for their clients.
POSITION TYPESInternshipsPart TimeFull Time Entry Level
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KEMPER-RESERVE NATIONAL INSURANCE
CONTACT INFORMATIONMichael J. [email protected] Boonsboro Road Suite DLynchburg, VA 24574(540)-460-5034www.kemper.com, www.reservenational.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYReserve National stands for integrity, fairness and financial stability. Our company has the approval and confidence of policyholders throughout the country, including individuals and families, along with self-employed and small business owners.We are a member of the Better Business Bureau of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Our commitment to financial excellence is apparent. Reserve National has earned an A/Stable financial strength rating from the Standard & Poor’s credit rating company. For many years the company has held a prestigious “A- Excellent” rating for financial stability by the A.M. Best Company, one of the leading insurance rating companies in the country.
POSITION TYPESInternshipsFull Time Entry Level
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SHERWIN WILLIAMS
CONTACT INFORMATIONRachael [email protected] Technology DriveMalvern, PA 19355(610)-647-9115www.sherwin.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYYou know who you are: the driven, self-motivated type who can’t wait to make things happen. Well, if it’s a career path you’re looking for, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to start.
Sherwin-Williams believes in hiring the best employees and giving them the opportunity to excel. Your first opportunity is our Management/Sales Training Program.
We’re not talking about just selling paint and coatings here. Our Management/Sales Training Program puts you on track to rise as high as you care to go. And we should mention that we are steadfastly committed to promoting from within. Interested? Read on.
POSITION TYPESInternshipsPart TimeFull Time Entry Level
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SOUTHWESTERN ADVANTAGE
CONTACT INFORMATIONMichelle L. [email protected] Coleman CourtCharlottesville, VA 22901(484)-241-5837www.swadvantage.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYSouthwestern Advantage is an integrated suite of printed, digital, and online educational resources, based upon decades of experience helping millions of families.
Southwestern Advantage Online is a website that integrates all parts of the Southwestern Advantage suite of products. This site provides students with the tools and resources to excel academically and in all areas of life!
We build people: the people who sell our products; the consumers who benefit from them; and the people who become members of our team of employees. We build people. And those people are building a great company.
POSITION TYPESInternships
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STARTEK
CONTACT INFORMATIONStacey [email protected] Lakeside DriveLynchburg, VA 24501(434)-316-1301www.startek.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYWe are looking for employees who have the passion, dedication, responsibility and enthusiasm that embody a warrior spirit.
Our Brand Warriors are on the front lines every day promoting and protecting our clients’ brands by providing excellent customer service. They help build brand loyalty through every transaction they have with customers.
At StarTek, our Brand Warrior agents are the most important part of our company. They represent some of the biggest and best companies in the world and work with the newest in technology products.
POSITION TYPESFull Time Entry Level
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STEVE DOWDY STATE FARM
CONTACT INFORMATIONChad [email protected] E Main St Suite 75Richmond, VA 23219(804)-788-9022www. stevedowdy.net
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYState Farm® is a mutual company owned by our policyholders. Our more than 65,000 employees and more than 18,000 Agents service 81 million policies and accounts throughout the U.S. and Canada.
We care. Through every interaction with our office, our clients will understand and appreciate how much we care about them.
Serving the Richmond area for over 24 years, we help our clients understand insurance and financial service products, develop the proper programs to match their needs, and provide on-going service to maintain the confidence they have placed in us.
POSITION TYPESFull Time Entry Level
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VIA MOBILE
CONTACT INFORMATIONMicah [email protected] Wards Road. Unit G1, Suite 113Lynchburg, VA 24502(540)-537-7430www.viamobilemarketing.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYVIA is a mobile marketing technology company providing audience engagement solution to grow fan loyalty, drive monetization and harness brand equity. Partnering with digital and media agencies, publishers, wireless carriers and brand advertisers, VIA delivers an array of mobile advertising solutions.
In a world where everyone is mobile and brands require more from their marketing campaigns, VIA creates an effective, easy and simple solution for brand engagement and interaction — anytime, anywhere.
POSITION TYPESInternshipsFull Time Entry Level
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WELLS FARGO
CONTACT INFORMATIONRussell [email protected] Candlers Mountain RdLynchburg, VA 24502(434)-528-6835www.wellsfargo.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYWells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores and more than 12,000 ATMs and the Internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally.
We’re committed to providing community solutions – local responses to local needs. We promote economic development and self-sufficiency through community development, financial education, cash contributions, affordable housing, environmental stewardship, and through the efforts of our enthusiastic team membervolunteers. .
POSITION TYPESPart TimeFull Time Entry Level
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