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Contradicting November Job Losses, Texas Energy Broker Live Energy is Hiring
FORT WORTH, TX (PRNewswire), December 7, 2008 - November's unemployment figures are in, and the news isn't good. Even though job losses are at the highest level in more than 30 years, Texas energy broker Live Energy is hiring.
Live Energy Inc. is aggressively seeking to expand its team of energy advisors throughout Texas with the addition of more than 100 new jobs. The Obama administration has clearly indicated that it is committed to creating jobs in the energy field. Live Energy represents a new breed of energy-solution providers that are already driving job growth in the rapidly evolving energy market.
The U.S. is officially in a recession, but unlike many discretionary business expenses, electricity is undeniably recession-proof. Due to unprecedented market volatility in recent months, Live Energy has seen a dramatic increase in demand for its services, which translates into a need for experienced sales professionals. Live Energy is an industry leader with a revolutionary approach to the electricity market.
Live Energy employs a cutting-edge sales model that allows energy advisors to focus on prospecting and customer relationships, while its team of professional energy buyers handle all portfolio management functions. It also leads the way in technological advances. Live Energy broadcasts live presentations over the Internet for the convenience of business owners and in an effort to remove this burden from its sales force. Launched earlier this year, the company's proprietary Web portal delivers real-time market information and price alerts, elevating Live Energy above the competition.
Ft. Worth-based Live Energy was founded in 2007 by industry veterans and Texas natives Newbern and Paul Fersthand. Live Energy connects businesses with the right supplier and contract at the lowest possible rate, providing the tools, strategy and information to support all future buying decisions.
Live Energy is looking for specific skill sets for these key positions. Applicants must have experience in:
Prospecting
Business-to-business sales
Account management / customer relationship building
Newbern said that any sales professional with experience calling on c- level executives would be a good fit for his company. Sales experience in a broad range of industries including mortgage, finance, insurance, software or any other business-to-business product or service also might offer the desired skill set.
Successful energy advisors could earn $70,000-$100,000 their first year, with substantial increases every year as they add new customers. These advisors also earn significant residual income that is paid out for as long as its clients continue to consume electricity.
For more information or to apply for a Live Energy advisor position, visit www.liveenergy.com
St. Louis CIOs Report on First-Quarter Hiring Outlook
ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire), December 7, 2008 - A net 11 percent of chief information officers (CIOs) in the St. Louis area expect to hire information technology (IT) professionals in the first quarter of 2009, according to the most recent Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report.
Thirteen percent of executives surveyed plan to add staff during the quarter and 2 percent anticipate reductions in personnel. The net 11 percent increase is down one point from the area's fourth-quarter 2008 forecast but three points above the national average.
The local results reflect a two-quarter rolling average based on interviews with 200 CIOs from a stratified random sample of companies in the St. Louis area with 100 or more employees; 1,400 executives were queried for the national data. The studies were conducted by an independent research firm and developed by Robert Half Technology, a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis. Robert Half Technology has been tracking IT hiring activity in the United States since 1995.
"Businesses remain cautious in their hiring outlook, recruiting IT staff who can help them maximize the use of technology to improve efficiency, achieve cost savings and gain a competitive edge," said Katherine Spencer Lee, executive director of Robert Half Technology. "Investments in Web 2.0 initiatives continue to generate demand in such areas as web development and help desk."
Wal-Mart Launches Green Jobs Council
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (PRNewswire-FirstCall), December 7, 2008 - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has established a partnership with many of its leading sustainability suppliers to facilitate the creation of green jobs in the United States. The Wal-Mart Green Jobs Council is comprised of representatives from throughout the retailer's divisions, including store operations, real estate, logistics and sustainability, and representatives from suppliers across a variety of industries.
"We believe that creating green jobs is essential to keeping the United States competitive in the global marketplace," said Leslie Dach, executive vice president of corporate affairs and government relations for Wal-Mart. "At Wal-Mart we believe that by bringing these companies together and working collaboratively we can help develop a larger green job workforce in this country."
As part of its company-wide sustainability goals, Wal-Mart is committed to being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy, creating zero waste and selling environmentally-friendly products. The company is moving toward these goals by using sustainable sourcing practices including energy efficiency, waste reduction, renewable energy and lifecycle management. These initiatives are making Wal-Mart a more sustainable company and helping create a favorable environment for green job creation.
For example, Wal-Mart recently announced its first substantial purchase of wind energy in the U.S. which will lead to the creation of green jobs in Texas. The wind power will supply up to 15 percent of the retailers' total energy load in approximately 360 Texas stores and other facilities. This is one example of the dozens of projects Wal-Mart is implementing across its operations with green job creation potential.
At an inaugural meeting of the Wal-Mart Green Jobs Council, participants identified their top catalysts for creating green jobs, including government policies, executive leadership for sustainability programs, and market drivers such as increased customer demand. Top barriers identified by the group include a lack of a trained workforce and lack of access to capital, especially in the current economic environment.
Participants are also working to more clearly define standards for green jobs and to work collaboratively towards facilitating green job development. More than 30 suppliers participated in the inaugural meeting, including large and small companies such as BP Solar, Dematic, General Electric, HydroPoint Data Systems, Lennox, ReCold, Schneider Electric, SwissLog, Systecon, Thermastor, and Zurn.
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