With the slumping economy finally showing signs of life, the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) will launch an online resource to pair job seekers with employers. The WTIA Job Center (www.wtiajobs.org orwww.techjobcenter.org) will be unveiled tomorrow at a "Back to Work" workshop hosted by F5 Networks (www.f5.com) at its Seattle headquarters.
The WTIA Job Center allows job seekers -- both WTIA members and non-members -- to post resumes and search for available jobs free of charge. WTIA member companies can also list open jobs for free while the fee for non-member companies is $75 per 60-day listing. Over 150 job openings have already been listed from a wide range of companies, including Altigeo, Aztecsoft-Mindtree, Big Fish Games, BluWater Consulting, Bsquare, Columbia Hospitality, Concur Technologies, Daptiv, Dept of Info Services WA, Expedia, F5 Networks, iLink Systems, INRIX, MATRIX Resources, Microsoft, Pariveda Solutions, Parker HealthcareIT, Proactive Staffing, RealNetworks, Robert Half Technology, ServerLogic, SolutionsIQ, Vadium Voice Communitcations, Vertafore, VestaLabs, Volt Engineering, Volt Technical and Creative, Xtreme Consulting Group, and Zillow.com.
The "Back to Work" event is designed to be a practical workshop for both job seekers and those who simply want to stay abreast of the latest job search techniques. Attendees will have the opportunity to get advice and tips from HR professionals, career counselors and job placement experts, including Christy Miller of SeattleJobs.org, Matt Youngquist of Career Horizons, LLC, and Kathi Jones of Swift HR Solutions. Attendees will also be able to hone their skills in mock one-on-one interviews with WTIA Board members representing companies like Google, Attachmate, IBM and Microsoft. Those interested in attending can finda complete agenda and registration info athttp://www.washingtontechnology.org/pages/events/events_events_wsaevent.asp?EventID=820. As an added benefit, workshop attendees will able to purchase a WTIA individual membership for only $95, which is more than a 50 percent discount off the regular rate. Membership provides numerous perks, including discounted services from WTIA member companies, special pricing for WTIA events and eligibility for services such as the WTIA's affordable group health plan.
"While the economy may be showing signs of improvement, many qualified professionals in our industry still face a real challenge finding work," said Ken Myer, President and CEO of the WTIA. "We want to help them and anyone else who is interested in joining our industry post their resumes and see available positions. This event and our new Job Center are logical extensions of our ongoing mission to support the growth of the technology industry in Washington."
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