Five New Jobs in Crofton, May 16

This week's look at local jobs features positions in banking, construction and health care.

If you're seeking a new job, check out these new listings for positions in the Crofton area. Click on the links for full job descriptions and to learn how to apply.  Personal Banker Company: Wells Fargo Duties: Manage customer portfolios and selling banking products Requirements: One year of experience in selling Construction Project Manager Company: Unspecified site development company  Duties: Construction and engineering coordination, managing of contractors  Requirements: At least 7 years of related experience  Retail Consultant/Wireless Sales Company: MobilRev Duties: Selling Sprint wireless products Requirements: One year of experience preferred Toddler Teacher Company: Goddard School Duties: Caring for children, developing lesson …

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Five New Job Postings in Gambrills

This week's look at local job postings features positions in customer service, banking and computing.

A number of employers in Gambrills are looking to fill positions. Click on the links to learn more about the positions and how to apply.  Coffee Clerk Company: Starbucks (inside Safeway) Duties: Brewing tea and coffee, filling customer orders Requirements: None provided Assistant Manager, Retail Company: Visionworks Duties: Customer service, training employees  Requirements: 6-10 years of experience, preferably in optical field  Phlebotomy Services Representative Company: Quest Diagnostics Duties: Collecting blood samples Requirements: One year of work experience, preferably in a medical environment. Financial Sales Consultant Company: PNC Bank Duties: Open accounts, handle transactions, market banking products Requirements: 1-2 years of …

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Kmart, State Farm Both Hiring in Crofton

State Farm is looking for a new agent in the Crofton area.

Local companies are looking for employees to fill a wide range of spots, from a sales associate at Kmart to a delivery driver. Click on the links to read the full listing and learn how to apply. Service Desk Associate Company: Kmart Duties: Ensures customer care and selling are top priority; maintains a clean work area and replenishes required supplies Requirements: Good reading, writing, oral and arithmetic skills; must be 18 or older Delivery Driver Company: Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company Duties: Assist the Field Service Coordinator in the distribution of product orders for food service accounts and deliver/restock grocery and retail accounts Requirements: College degree preferred State Farm Agent Company: State Farm Duties: Help people…

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Five Job Postings in Crofton, Gambrills

The Dick's in Waugh Chapel is hiring several positions.

Looking for a job? Here are the latest job openings in Crofton. To see more information on each job, simply click on the link. Operations Associate Company: Dick's Sporting Goods Duties: Maintain cleanliness of all areas of the store including office and restrooms; assist with unloading trucks and processing freight Requirements:1-2 years of operations, maintenance experience preferred Bike Technician Company: Dick's Sporting Goods Duties: Achieve sales goals through selling bikes and related merchandise Requirements: Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast paced environment Teller Company: Wells Fargo Duties: Introduce customers to new products and services; generate leads for other members of the sales team to close…

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5 New Job Postings in Crofton

Several businesses in the Crofton area are hiring including Dollar Tree and Wells Fargo.

Looking for a job? Here are the latest job openings in Crofton. To see more information on each job, simply click on the link. Assistant Store Manager Company: Dollar Tree Duties: Assisting in the realization of your store's maximum profit contribution Requirements: Minimum of three years prior retail management experience Processor Company: Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Duties: Assist customers, help with merchandise Requirements: None Listed Store Manager Company: Wells Fargo Duties: Develops and administers budgets, business development goals and objectives Requirements: Experience developing strategic partnerships; two or more years of retail or financial services management experience New Home Sales Assistant Company: Caruso …

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VIDEO: Target Seeks To Hire 220 for Waugh Chapel South

Hundreds turned out to the Bowie Comfort Inn to apply for jobs at the Target scheduled to open at Waugh Chapel South in Gambrills.

When Target team members open the doors to the Waugh Chapel South store, the staff is expected to be filled with dozens of local new hires. An ensemble of Target employees from around the Washington, DC, suburban communities filled the Comfort Inn Hotel & Conference Center in Bowie to interview applicants.  Although the new Target will technically sit in Gambrills, the store has been dubbed “Crofton Target” and “Target Crofton” by residents around the community and hiring manager Jean Caufriez. He said Target hired more than 50 people by Wednesday afternoon. They hope to bring on 220 employees for the new store. “We’re still looking for a lot of early morning stockers,” said Caufriez, who is looking for people who can help with morning …

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Nicki Mayo

9:00 am on Thursday, January 12, 2012

Heads up folks, they are STILL out there hiring today (Thursday). They really need early morning workers to stock shelves around 4a.m. Yes it's a tad early, but the new store will be right in our backyard. Short commute. No traffic on Rt. 3.   more ›

Hiring Week for Gambrills Target is Coming

The soon-to-open Target at Waugh Chapel South is hosting a hiring week in Bowie.

If you’re looking to work for the new Target coming to Waugh Chapel South in Gambrills, mark your calendar for next week. Patch previously reported that the store will hire 200 general team members for the new location. Target’s Joe Danahy, told Crofton Patch via email that the retailer plans to host a mass hiring week Jan. 9-12 at the Crain Highway Comfort Inn in Bowie, across the street from the Bowie Target store. The dates and times are as follows: Danahy offered the following information to help job seekers get ready for the event. 

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Getting the Job Done

A local job search specialist and author explains how to get employment in a tough economy.

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know that may help you land a new job in this tough economy. Whether you are a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, networking is the key factor to a successful job search. When most people think of networking they believe it is standing around at a convention with a name tag that says, “Hi, My Name is (insert name here).” But, in fact, networking can be done almost anywhere- from talking with friends and former colleagues to working out at the gym or even joining a book club. According to John Nicodemus, job search specialist with the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, there is one common mistake job seekers make. “The biggest single thing people do wrong is they sit behind …

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JOB: Electronics Engineer

Thingamajob.com has a listing for an electronics engineer at Aerotek. Do you know of another job opportunity in the area? Let us know. Email the details to nicki.mayo@patch.com

Q&A: Crofton Patch Reporter Sina Kniseley

Who are the people behind Crofton Patch? We introduce you to some of the contributors and bloggers working to inform the Crofton-Gambrills area.

Introducing Crofton Patch Careers & Employment Reporter Sina Kniseley.   Q: Why did you become a Crofton Patch beat contributor? A: I opted to become a beat contributor because there are so many great things happening around Crofton, but when I spoke with people they often did not know about them. I wanted to help spread the word about interesting events and people. Q: What is your beat about? A: A loose description of my beat could be anything related to jobs/careers/employment issues.  Stories can range from an open house at a local company to job finding tips for teens. If there's a story you'd like covered, or an employment issue you're having, let me know.   Q: How does your beat help people in Crofton and Gambrills? A: There's a lot …

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