Job Opportunities: hiring events, job openings, employment workshop

This message is about a number of upcoming job openings, hiring events and employment training opportunities that we thought ConnectUp subscribers might be interested in. We plan on sending out an employment message like this every week from now on.

Home Depot is hiring for multiple part-time seasonal retail positions and permanent part-time cashier positions.  The positions include cashier, sales associate, lot associate, and freight team.  They are having a hiring event on January 29^th from 1pm-3pm at WorkSource Auburn.  The address is 2707 I Street NE, Auburn, 98002.  All candidates must reserve a seat to this hiring event by contacting lcorwin@esd.wa.gov. 

First Student who is looking to fill multiple part-time school bus driver positions in the Greater Seattle area.  No Commercial Driver’s License experience in necessary; however, related driving experience would be helpful.  These are entry level positions and the employer will train qualified candidates.  They are having a hiring event on January 30^th from 10:30am- 1pm at WorkSource Rainier.  The address is 2531 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 98114. On the event date, please bring a copy of your resume and ID.  The email contact for this event is lcorwin@esd.wa.gov.  For detailed information, referral and special instructions, please contact your nearest WorkSource office in person.

Allegiance Staffing is hiring drivers to move/drive new cars in a parking lot in Kent. This is a weekly ongoing part time job. The pay is $10 per hour. They are also seeking Route Based Drivers in the SeaTac area who are needed to drive everything from a 28ft box truck to a tractor trailer. If interested email tukwila@allegiancestaffing.com. Phone number: 253-854-7000 Afterhours: 253-682-8221. Drug Test and/or Background check needed - which may involve a fee.

Safeway has a need for Daytime Courtesy Clerks, Cashiers, and Night Crew. Interested applicants can apply at www.safeway.com/careers. The submitted application is sent immediately to the stores for review by the in-store hiring representative on a regular basis.

Republic Parking is hiring for a number of positions including Maintenance, Valet Driver, Notice Department, Monitoring Attendant, Admin Assistant, Lot Checker and Cashier/Attendants. To apply to all positions, visit www.rpnw.com/careers.

The Marriot- Ritz Carlton is looking for banquet servers and cashiers.  To apply to all positions, visit jobs.marriott.com/.

WorkSource is holding a Skills and Abilities Analysis workshop.  Today’s economy requires workers who cantransfer skills from one work setting to another and who have the kinds ofpersonal qualities that make organizations successful. In this workshop, you will learn to identify, demonstrate and package, with confidence, your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to employers. You also will learn oral communication skills and practice delivering a 60-Second Commercial - a brief, high-impact presentation to potential employers.  This workshop will be held on Monday, Jan. 27, from 1:30 – 4:30pm WorkSource Rainier located at 2531 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144. The phone number for this location is (206) 721-6000.

Not interested in any of these job opportunities, but looking for a job? Check out our sources for many more job opportunities:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (1/23/14)

WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar