Blaine and Associates

Blaine and Associates

Friday, November 13, 2009

Lots of New Job Orders!

Hold on your hats, people.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - $50K+ DOE
Glendale firm seeking experienced assistant who is also a "tech geek" to work in the wonderful world of fashion. You will assist the President of the company with complex marketing presentations, financial reports and analysis, heavy calendaring and travel arrangements. The ideal candidate would be out of the investment/venture capital industry and looking for a more creative endeavor. Advanced MS Office - lightweights need not apply.

SECRETARY - $50K
High energy secretary needed to assistant two Senior Partners in Century City business management firm. Heavy interaction with A-list clientele so excellent communication skills a must. Overtime required as needed. Must have heavy MS Word and Excel skills and good job stability. Background in business management preferred. Amazing benefits.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT - OPEN DOE
Several positions available with a top tier CPA firm in Woodland Hills. Office is rapidly expanding and need the staff to match. Must have 1-3 years experience as a tax and audit professional. H1B and/or CPA. Fast track opportunity for advancement in a growth-oriented environment. Team work philosophy emphasizing quality of life. Excellent benefits including 401(k) and profit sharing.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES
Luxury hospitality firm has several open positions for "travel trainees" for their call center. Heavy phones, customer service skills and data entry. High School degree and some college preferred. Minimum 1 year experience in a travel-related industry would be ideal. Compensation includes incentives, full benefits and travel perks.

Friday, October 30, 2009

New Job Openings!

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT & TRAINING - TO $120K
International hospitality firm seeking very specialized Director to report to Senior VP. BS. in Marine Engineering, Environmental Management or related field preferred plus 10-15 years experience in the commercial marine industry, or at least three stripes on commercial ship and five years shore side marine experience. Certified Internal Auditor for ISM and ISO 14001 audits a must. MS Office and Adobe Acrobat a plus.

MARKETING/SALES COORDINATOR - $35K-$45K DOE
Are you an early bird? Then this 4:30am-2:30pm position might be perfect! Minimum 2 years secretarial/administrative support experience preferably with an investment background. Must be detailed, organized, a quick learner and have the ability to multi-task. College degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or Communications a must. MS Office proficient. Full benefits from Day One!

And... Happy Halloween!!!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Fancy Job Listing - Research Assistant in the Bay Area

This is a new one, both literally and figuratively. A major international non-profit initiative headquartered in the Bay Area is seeking a Research Assistant with at least 1-3 years experience in the biomedical field, preferably with an emphasis on virology/infectious diseases. This position is part hands on research, part departmental support and requires heavy interfacing with institutions, governmental agencies and university departments. Windows and Mac OS proficient, MS Office, SAS, SPSS and other statistical packages a plus. Salary is $50K + DOE. A once in a lifetime job opportunity for the right background!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Who's Hiring?

Hot question. On the surface, it doesn't seem like anyone is still hiring these days, as any of you who have done the countless job fairs and resume workshops can attest. However, there are still jobs to be had in this new economic world of ours. I've been doing some research and come up with some tips on how to target companies that might be hot to hire!

1. Government Contracts are all the rage. In an effort to stimulate the economy, billions of dollars have been pumped into government programs and the companies lucky enough to get a contract for one of these projects are flush with hiring cash. Look for companies who specialize in defense contracting, scientific research and road/infrastructure planning and construction.

2. Top-Tier IT Firms. With the smaller, less stable competition folding, the big guns in the IT industry are stronger than ever. A few of them (names withheld to protect the innocent) never implemented the hiring freezes that have been almost standard across the country in the last year. In addition those the heavy hitters, companies that specialize in social networking, cell phone entertainment and applications, and data transfer and storage companies are stronger than ever.

3. Mid-Range Retailers. Again, I'm not dropping any names, but the larger, "family-priced" clothing retailers are still recording profits across the board. Corporate headquarters for one prominent corporation (in the Bay Area, hint hint) have pages of career openings on their website...

4. Utility Companies have always been hot here in California, the country's most populous state, where providing heat, water and natural gas to our 37 million residents is a constant challenge. With the current trend towards "green" efficiency, companies are starting to pump big dollars into revamping their processes now in order to save money later.

5. Sad to say, but the foreclosure crisis has led to an upswing for Rental and Storage Companies. As families move out of their homes into (hopefully) temporary apartments, the bulk of the "stuff" needs to go into storage. And as people move all across the country following jobs and family, do-it-yourself moving solutions from rental trucks to POD transportation have noticed a sharp increase in 2009.

6. Companies that help you save money. No-brainer, right? Only what are these companies? Primarily web-based (and free to use), there's been a massive increase in sites dedicated to balancing your budget, cutting household costs and helping you find the best deal. Advertising dollars are pouring in as user registration hits an all-time high.

These are just of the few of the industries that came up in my research. If you haven't reached out to any of them, I suggest you make sure your resume lands on a desk sometime soon!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Legal Jobs Now Available!

We have two brand new job listings with a prestigious West LA law firm. If you have at least 3 years similar experience, these positions might be perfect for you!

PROBATE/LITIGATION SECRETARY - $60K
Flexible hours and excellent benefits are just two of the perks of this position. Would be working with the senior litigator at the firm as his right-hand assistant.

FAMILY LAW LEGAL SECRETARY - $60K
Tough, fast, multi-talented assistant for one of the busiest desks at the firm. Solid WordPerfect and Time Matters software skills a plus. Excellent benefits.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Fluent in Japanese?

We are searching for fluent English-Japanese bilinguals for a several day assignment starting late next week. Pay is $13/hour. Downtown location doing registration data entry. Call or email ASAP! (310) 785-9670.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Hot Off the Job Order Press!

BUSINESS SYSTEMS MANAGER - $DOE
National real estate conglomerate seeks highly experienced business manager for greater Los Angeles area. Must have at least 8 years as Project Manager or Business Analyst, B.S. in Computer Sciences, Engineering or a related field. MBA preferred. This is an opportunity to get in with one of the fastest growing companies in Southern California. If you have the right background, this could be your dream job!


RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - $40K-$45K
Brand new opportunity with prestigious Century City financial firm. Must have at least 2 years experience in a receptionist/administrative support role, preferable within a financial firm. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to juggle busy phones, meeting and greeting clients and visitors, and a wide array of administrative tasks - everything from setting up the conference room for presentations to filing, ordering office supplies and typing correspondence. Personality is key for this position: a warm smile and a great attitude could land you the job!


EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - $35K-$50K DOE
A-List entertainment company in need of executive assistant with a marketing background to support key player. This is not merely a support position - you must be an idea person, able to come up with new marketing ideas to present to the company as well as execute a variety of administrative tasks. If you can be a jack-of-all-trades, this might be the perfect company for you!