Retail management full or part-time in White Plains

At Rack & GO we are looking for someone with 1-3 years previous retail experience. Familiar with opening/closing procedures, maintaining proper inventory levels, managing a retail showroom floor and merchandising, as well as scheduling employee shifts are some of the traits that we desire in a manager. Click here for job details.

Choice Pet Supply seeks Sales Associates in Hartsdale

Choice Pet Supply is a premier company that opened its first store in 1979. Since then, we have expanded to include nine retail locations in Greenwich, Norwalk, Stamford,Fairfield, Monroe, Danbury, North Haven and Hartsdale, NY. We are continuing to grow rapidly in Connecticut and Westchester and as a result, are in need of high-energy Sales Associates.

Customer Service Reps & Graphic Artist positions

Vanguard Temporaries in Westchester is seeking customer service reps and graphic artist/production.

Director of Development and Public Relations needed in New Paltz

Historic Huguenot Street, a museum located in New Paltz, NY, seeks a creative, self-motivated individual to raise a combined total of $500,000 in 2008 through the solicitation of major gifts, bequests, and grants. The successful candidate will also help to oversee the performance of other development-related functions such as special events coordination, publicity campaigns, and membership management. The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director and oversees a staff of one to two part-time assistants.

The qualified candidate will be an excellent communicator who possesses strong interpersonal, writing, and, organizational. A minimum of 5 years experience in museum or cultural institution is preferred. To apply, click here.

Accounting job in Mt Vernon NY

Motif Designs is seeking a full time employee with excellent accounting, organizational and communication skills for its Interior Design Department.

Job responsibilities will include:
Assisting with pricing of products and services.
Placing purchase orders with suppliers.
Tracking deliveries.
Recording vendor bills.
Managing accounts payable.
Billing clients.
Managing accounts receivable.
Month end reports.
Assisting in preparation of financial reports.

Qualifications for the position are:
College degree in accounting.
Two to three years accounting experience.
Proficiency in Quickbooks.
Proficiency in Excel.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines.

Lyn Peterson, President of Motif, is a top residential interior designer with multiple projects in the NYC area and nationwide. Our offices are located in Mount Vernon, NY. The web site is www.motif-designs.com.

If you are a bright, motivated and detail oriented individual, this is a chance to join a dynamic group and growing company. Please email to kfriberg@motif-designs.com.

Website developer needed in Peekskill

Timothy Wood Design in Peekskill is seeking a Website Application Developer.

Job Description

Web and application programming

- Upkeep and maintenance of old code

- Utilize new technologies to develop new applications

- Design and code new applications to improve business processes

- Maintain multiple websites for internal and external use

- Some HMTL production

Requirements

- Bachelors Degree

- Java, HTML, PHP, JSP

- LAMP (PHP, Perl, Python)

- mySql, MS SQL, postregsql or other DB experience

- AJAX or RoR (ruby on rails)

Westchester employment numbers out

Things are pretty steady as far as the Westchester job picture goes. The WC Business Journal says:

In the Putnam-Rockland-Westchester designated metropolitan area, the number of non-farm jobs has increased by 5,600, or 1.0 percent, and the number of private-sector jobs has increased by 4,900, or 1.0 percent, since September 2006. The area’s unemployment rate was 3.7 percent in September 2007, compared with 3.6 percent in August and 3.6 percent in September 2006.

How Job Hunting is like Dating (podcast)

Listen as author Shawn Graham discusses his new book, Courting Your Career, and how the job search process parallels the dating world. He'll talk about the importance of planning your search, networking and why you should also focus on the visual design of your resume. (11 min)

Legal Assistant needed Northern Westchester

Legal Assistant – Northern Westchester Intellectual Property law firm is currently looking for a highly motivated, organized Legal Assistant to support a growing Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, pay close attention to detail, able to multi-task effectively, and have an excellent command of the English language. Should be skilled in Microsoft Office have either a college degree or paralegal certificate, and have previous law experience, we are willing to train the right candidate. Click here to apply.

Weekly Job Search Roundup #18

Learn what 'acceptance remorse' is, find out the top industries for entry-level jobs and several job boards including Monster and Jobing in the news. (14 min)

Yorktown, NY Jobs

The suburban town of Yorktown lies 38 miles north of Manhattan. Al Roker used to be a resident of Yorktown. In face, his ex-wife, Alice, is still the Town Clerk!

The Phoenix House has many opportunities open in Yorktown including: social services opportunities, supervising cook, night monitor, and counselor.

IBM also has an opening for an intellectual property law administrative analyst.

Yonkers, NY Jobs

The city of Yonkers is the largest in Westchester County and the fourth largest in the state of New York. Yonkers boarders the Bronx and is two miles north of Manhattan. The city is currently experiencing a revitalization project, which includes a minor league baseball stadium, new public library, and a shopping district.

The McKnight Group has an opening for a Consumer Compliance AVP.

Other Yonkers job opportunities include: payroll manager, IT position, and CNC machine operator.

Click here for a complete listing of Yonkers, NY jobs.

White Plains, NY Jobs

White Plains is an edge city of New York City. Population estimates quadruple during the work day! This city is full of hustle and bustle, has great shopping and dining options, and is the home of Berkeley College. Don't miss out on the wealth of job opportunities available in this all-American city.

Agent HR, Inc. has many openings, including class actions team leader, equity settlements assistant, client reporting analyst, and quality control specialist.

Other job opportunities in White Plains include: Sr. Developer, flash developer, and accounts payable coordinator.

Click here for a complete listing of White Plains, NY Jobs.

Hudson Valley Unemployment rates

Throughout the lower Hudson Valley, State Labor Department officials gave us the July unemployment rates in the region as follows:

•Westchester County, 3.9 percent, compared with 3.6 percent in June and 4 percent in July 2006;

•Putnam County, 3.5 percent, compared with 3.3 percent in June and 3.7 percent in July 2006;

•Rockland County, 4 percent, compared with 3.7 percent in June and 4.1 percent in July 2006;

•Orange County, 4.4 percent, compared with 4.2 percent in June and 4.5 percent in July 2006;

•Dutchess County, 4 percent, compared with 3.9 percent in June and 4.1 percent in July 2006;

•Kingston area, 4.4 percent, compared with 4.1 percent in June and 4.5 percent in July 2006.

Westchester Job Market Update

BY JOHN GOLDEN

(Westchester County Business Journal)

Westchester County and the lower Hudson Valley showed modest gains in the number of private-sector jobs in July compared with a year ago, even as unemployment rates in the region rose slightly from June, the state Department of Labor recently reported.

The state’s seasonally adjusted private-sector job count increased by 5,500 from June, a 0.1 percent increase that matched the national job-growth rate in the private sector, said Nancy Dunphy, deputy commissioner for employment security in Albany.

Private-sector jobs in the state totaled 7,248,800, an increase of 87,500 jobs or 1.2 percent from July 2006. The state’s growth rate for that period lagged slightly behind the national rate in July of 1.4 percent.

Nonfarm jobs overall in the state rose to 8,708,700 in the same one-year period, an increase of 95,600 jobs or 1.1 percent. Nationally, the number of nonfarm jobs in July increased by 1.3 percent from July 2006.

From July of the previous year, the Putnam-Rockland-Westchester market expanded to 587,500 nonfarm jobs, an increase of 6,400 jobs, or 1.1 percent. Of that total, private-sector jobs increased by 5,300, or 1.1 percent.

The July count of nonfarm jobs in the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown market was 257,300, an increase of 2,700 jobs, or 1.1 percent, from July 2006. Private-sector jobs increased by 2,100, or 1 percent.

The Kingston employment market had the highest percentage increase in July from the previous year, 2.2 percent, with 65,800 nonfarm jobs reported there. Private-sector jobs in the area increased by 1,300, or 2.6 percent.

Tarrytown, NY Jobs

The village of Tarrytown is adjacent to the Hudson River. Tarrytown serves as the headquarters for the following large companies: Hitachi, Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics, Kraft Foods, and PGMS, among others.

Emisphere Technologies, Inc has openings for a Sr. Scientist Process Development - Chemistry and for a Project Manager position.

Other Tarrytown openings include: Marketing Manager, Financial Specialist, Master Planner.

Click here for a complete listing of Tarrytown NY Jobs.

Somers, NY Jobs

The suburban town of Somers is about a 50 minute Metro Commuter Railroad ride from Grand Central Station. Somers is known as the 'cradle of the American circus', as it is where Mr. Bailey brought his first African Elephant, named 'Old Bet.'

IBM has 2 job openings in Somers, one for an engineer/program admin, another for an accountant co-op.

Gary Lerman, CPA, PLLC has an opening for a staff accountant.

Click here for a complete listing of Somers, NY Jobs.

Scarsdale, NY Jobs

Scarsdale is a northern suburb of New York City. It earned a spot on Money Magazine's "Top 25 Earning Towns". Scarsdale is associated with many of the rich and famous, including Liza Minelli, Yoko Ono, and Linda McCartney.

Amari Clinic has an opening for a front desk coordinator, and People's United Bank has openings for financial service associates.

Other opportunities include: field assistant (construction company) and bank teller.

Click here for a complete listing of Scarsdale, NY jobs.

Rye / Rye Brook, NY Jobs

The city of Rye has a rich history. John Jay, a Founding Father and First Supreme Court Justice, lived in and is buried in Rye. Rye is also home to Playland, a historic amusement park. Playland houses one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the northeast: the Dragon Coaster.

The village of Rye Brook has been designated as a "Tree City USA", a titled given by the Arbor Day Foundation. Rye Brook has 6 parks and was once the location of the headquarters of Kraft Foods and IBM.

Mary Bolger Personnel has many job openings in Rye, including: trade assistant, powerpoint receptionist, and executive assistant.

There are also openings for a retail pharmacist and a supervising pharmacist.

Click here for a complete listing of Rye, Rye Brook NY Jobs.

Purchase, NY Jobs

Purchase is a hamlet located in the town of Harrison, New York. Purchase is home to the headquarters of Pepsi Co. Inc, Mastercard Worldwide, and Atlas Air, Inc. Purchase is also home to the Westchester County Airport.

The Boyce Group currently has an opening for a relationship manager, and Madison Pension Services is actively seeking a pension consultant.

Other opportunities include: associate brand manager, mutual funds/insurance attorney.

Click here for a complete listing of Purchase NY jobs.

Pound Ridge, NY Jobs

The town of Pound Ridge is in the eastern corner of Westchester County. It boasts famous names such as lifelong resident Vera Wang, actor Mike Myers, and press secretary for President George W. Bush (01-03) Ari Fleischer.

Free Enterprise is searching for an Editor/IT/AV in Pound Ridge.

Click here for a full listing of Pound Ridge NY Jobs.

Ossining, NY Jobs

The town of Ossining is well known as the town that houses Sing Sing Correctional Facility, a famous New York state prison. Ossining is a very diverse town that boasts great schools, shopping, and historic districts.

Worldwide Trade Partners LLC is looking to fill a Tax Professional position in Ossining.

Click here for a complete listing of Ossining NY Jobs.

New Rochelle, NY Jobs

New Rochelle is the seventh largest city in New York, and the second largest city in Westchester County. It is only 16 miles from Grand Central Station.

Cosi has openings for managers and shift leaders. Lippman Eyecare Centers has openings for an Ophthamalic Tech and Receptionist.

A mid-sized real estate company in New Rochelle is searching for someone to cover a three month span as an administrative assistant.

Click here for a complete listing of New Rochelle, NY jobs.

Mount Kisco, NY Jobs

Named the "Best Family Town" by InTown Magazine, Mount Kisco has a lot to offer. There is something for everyone; plenty of shopping surrounded by woodsy nature.

People's United Bank has an opening for a Financial Service Associate in Mount Kisco.

Click here for a complete listing of Mount Kisco, NY jobs.

Mamaroneck, NY Jobs

The town of Mamaroneck has 2 villages: Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck. Although the majority of the population live in these 2 villages, the majority of the land in Mamaroneck is an unincorporated area.

Advanced Communications Inc. has an opening for a Cable TV/Internet/Phone Installer.

Click here for a full listing of Mamaroneck NY Jobs.

Hawthorne, NY Jobs

A forty minute train ride from Grand Central Station, Hawthorne is a small hamlet located at the center of Westchester County. Hawthorne is named after Nathaniel Hawthorne's daughter, Rose, who founded Rosary Hill Home for those fighting incurable cancer.

Seacoast Electric Company has a job opening in Hawthorne for inside sales.

Click here for a complete listing of Hawthorne NY jobs.

Harrison, NY Jobs

Are you a baseball fan? Then Harrison just might be the place for you! Babe Ruth owned a house and frequently played golf at the Westchester County Club in Harrison. Joe Torre, manager of the Yankees, also lives in Harrison.

Harrison has a lot to offer aside from sports history, including job opportunities.

Positions include: staff accountant, credit processor, and controls officer. Citigroup has numerous opportunities available.

Click here for a complete listing of Harrison NY jobs.

Elmsford, NY Jobs

The village of Elmsford may only have a population of 5,000 people, but there are many job opportunities in this area available to seekers.

JP Morgan Chase is looking for the right person to become a personal banker with the company. Opportunities with BioScrip include a financial analyst and a pricing analyst.

Other positions include a security operations manager, product data specialist, and senior product gift designer.


Click here to view the full listing of Elmsford NY jobs.

Bronxville, NY Jobs

The village of Bronxville is located 15 miles north of Manhattan. Bronxville seems to be a breeding ground for famous people ... John F. Kennedy, Ed McMahon, and Dick Clark are all either natives or residents!

Job opportunities available in Bronxville include an executive chef and a senior maintenance manager. DR Human Resources is looking for an electrical field technician.

Click here for a complete listing of Bronxville NY Jobs.

Bedford, NY Jobs

The town of Bedford has 3 hamlets: Beford Hills, Bedford Village, and Katonah. One of the landmarks in Bedford is a 300 year old tree along Route 22, which is appropriately named "The Bedford Oak".

The Blumburg Group has an opening for a Telemarketer/Telemarketing Representative.


Click here for a complete listing of Bedford, NY Jobs.

Armonk, NY Jobs

The friendly city of Armonk is full of local charm. All businesses in Armonk, NY are locally owned and operated, except two gas stations! The Armonk Outdoor Art Show takes place here annually and draws a large crowd.

IBM, located in Armonk, has job openings for a Planning Tax Advisor and a Market Intelligence Analyst, among others.

Citigroup is searching for a Financial Center Manager, and Heraeus has an opening for a Project Manager.


Click here for a complete listing of Armonk, NY Jobs.

Ardsley, NY Jobs

The village of Ardsley, NY, is in the Town of Greenburgh. It consists of about 4,200 residents.

Sprint has 2 jobs openings in Ardsley: a manager of Inst & Maintenance position and a manager Rf Engineer.

A Safety & Security Manager is needed at InterContinental Hotels Group.

Click here for a complete listing of Ardsley NY jobs.

Weekly Jobsearch Roundup #15

This week's roundup includes using Youtube to job hunt, good news about job search times, summer job hunting and some interesting job board news from Dice, Indeed, Hotjobs and others. (7 min)

Career and Corporate Cool

I talk with Rachel Weingarten, author of the new book "Career and Corporate Cool" due out in August. She discusses the do's and don't's of fashion in the workplace as well as etiquette and other personal branding tips. (12 min)

Experienced Metal Polisher needed in New Rochelle NY

Eric S.Turner & Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced metal polisher for its company. Person must be skilled in the grinding and buffing of brass, steel and aluminum. To apply send your resume to: kturner@verizon.net or fax your resume to 914-235-7196

New jobs at Readers Digest in Pleasantville

Reader's Digest in Pleasantville, NY has just published 2 new jobs. They are:

Editor, Custom Publishing

Pleasantville, NY

Reader's Digest Association - Weekly Reader Production Group

Graphic Designer

Pleasantville, NY

Reader's Digest - Weekly Reader Production Group

New York jobseekers gaining confidence

The New York Employee Confidence Index increased 5.1 points to 58.9 in May and hit its highest level since October 2006, according to the latest Spherion(R) Employment Report. The monthly survey of New York workers, conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, shows that more workers are confident in their ability to find a job and that more believe in the strength of the economy.

Results from the New York Employment Report:

-- Sixty-one percent of workers are confident in their ability to find a new job, a twelve-percentage point increase from April.

-- Fewer workers are concerned about job availability, with twenty-six percent saying they thought that more jobs were available, an increase of nine percentage points from April.

-- The percentage of workers who believe the economy is getting stronger increased eight percentage points in May, with twenty-one percent of workers reporting they believe the economy is getting stronger.

Savatree seeks Administrative Assistant in Bedford NY

Savatree, the premier leader in lawn care, tree care & plant health care in the northeast with headquarters in Bedford Hills, NY is currently searching for an administrative assistant who has a "can do" atttitude. Apply Here >>

Become a CDL Driver in New Rochelle

Bel-Aqua Pool Supply Inc. is a Wholesale dristributor based in New Rochelle, N.Y. We are seeking CDL Class A or B Drivers. All applicants must have Air Brake And Hazmat Endorsements. Additionally all applicants will be required to take a DOT Physical and Drug Test. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of the Tri-State Area. All runs are local NO overnights. Apply Here >>

Stew Leonards in Yonkers seeks Catering Assistant

We are looking for a great Catering Assistant to work closely with our Catering Manager to handle the department's busy needs. The department accomodates many types of catering events including celebrations, corporate events, and customers' requests.

Requirements:

* Excellent customer service skills
* Computer savvy
* Great organizational skills
* Ability to handle a fast paced environment and multi task

Apply Here >>

Podcast: Getting from College to Career with Lindsey Pollak

Lindsey Pollak is a writer and speaker specializing in career advice. Her new book is called Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World. She stops by to give us her thoughts on job hunting for recent college grads. (8 mins)

Weekly Job Search Roundup #10

Good news for college grad hiring, job board updates, the hottest jobs in the hottest markets and a new site for those who have been laid off are featured in this weeks job search roundup (6 min).

Podcast: Resume Advice with CPRW, Rita Fisher

I talk with Rita Fisher a veteran resume writer and get her advice on job hunting mistakes, the resume objective, creative resume ideas and tips for career change resumes. (14 min)

Verizon Wireless holding job fair next week

Verizon Wireless is seeking highly-qualified applicants to fill customer-facing positions now available in the company's business sales, telesales and Communications Store teams throughout the New York Metro area. Locally, the company hired more than 800 employees last year to keep pace with the growing demand for its wireless voice and data products and services.

The Westchester job fair will take place Tuesday, April 17, from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westchester County Center at 198 Central Avenue in
White Plains

Among the new full-and part-time employees being sought are English-Spanish speaking candidates to meet the needs of the New York Metro area's growing Hispanic population.

Verizon Wireless conducting Job Fairs in Rockland County

    ORANGEBURG, N.Y., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, America's
leading wireless provider, is seeking highly-qualified applicants to fill
customer-facing positions now available in the company's business sales,
telesales and Communications Store teams throughout the New York Metro
area. Locally, the company hired more than 800 employees last year to keep
pace with the growing demand for its wireless voice and data products and
services.

   Two job fairs will be held at colleges in Rockland County next week.
The first will take place Tuesday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in
Romano Hall on the campus of St. Thomas Aquinas College, located at 125 Rt.
340 in Sparkill, NY. A second job fair will be held on Wednesday, April 11,
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dominican College, 470 Western Highway in
Orangeburg, NY.

   Among the new full-and part-time employees being sought are English-
Spanish speaking candidates to meet the needs of the New York Metro area's
growing Hispanic population.

   Verizon Wireless consistently ranks as one of the best places to work
in the United States. In the past year alone, the company has been
recognized by independent experts and organizations including Working
Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers and
DiversityBusiness.com's Tops for Diversity.

   The company offers highly competitive salaries and benefits that
include health care coverage that begins on the first day of employment, a
401(k) program with dollar-for-dollar matching of up to six percent of the
employee's salary, profit-sharing, tuition reimbursement for continuing
education and long-term incentive plans. Employees also can take advantage
of numerous opportunities for career advancement.

   Job requirements include one-to-two years of retail sales or service
experience. A college degree is highly desirable. To learn more, interested
candidates may visit the company's website at
http://www.verizonwireless.com/careers.

Weekly Job Search Roundup #7

In this 11 minute podcast you'll hear about some interesting new surveys, the top 10 April Fools office jokes and find out what are the hardest jobs to fill.

Summer jobs with Verizon

NEW YORK, March 28 /PRNewswire/ -- As the demand for Verizon's products
and services continues to increase, the company is seeking to hire more
than 400 employees to fill summertime positions. The jobs are located in
approximately 40 communities throughout New York state, including Albany,
New York City, Garden City and Troy. (Note: See below for full list of
communities.)

   Verizon is seeking candidates for customer service administrator and
field technician positions. The customer service administrator position
involves resolving customer repair issues in a fast-paced telephone
call-center environment. Applicants for the field technician position --
which entails installing, repairing and maintaining customers'
telecommunications equipment -- must have a valid driver's license and a
good driving record, and must successfully complete paid training.
Candidates for both positions should be available to work full time (40
hours per week) through the summer, possibly including nights, weekends and
holidays. Starting wages for the jobs range from $396.50 to $461 per week,
depending on position and location.

   Interested candidates can learn more about the availability of these
positions in their area, and apply and schedule testing by visiting
http://www.verizon.com/summerjobs.

Weekly Job Search Roundup #6

In this news this week, CM reports on the definition of McJobs, Job hunting phrases and what they mean, a site to Blog for Jobs and the top 10 regions of the country for tech jobs.

Paralegal/legal Secretary needed in White Plains

We have an immediate opening in our White Plains, New York office for a paralegal to assist a busy special needs planning attorney with a high volume case load.

Direct Marketing job in Hawthorne NY

Growing Direct Reponse TV company is seeking a talented direct marketing professional with strong understanding and experience in online marketing to build our customer base and profitability. view details for the Coordinator/Ass't Manager/Manager position

Hartsdale NY Pet Store Openings

Choice Pet Supply is seeking enthusiastic and talented Pet Store Sales Associates to join their growing team of professionals. We have been retained to assist them in their efforts to secure the most qualified candidate. click for details

AgentHR Staffing Firm, White Plains, NY

Please welcome AgentHR to our site. They are a staffing from from White Plains.

Profile: AgentHR delivers Powerful Recruiting with the expertise and specialization of the country's finest veteran recruiters. Our recruiting philosophy is founded on the practice that Integrity, Expertise, Dedication, and Confidentiality will translate into a winning solution for both our clients and candidates.

View all of AgentHR's job openings in Westchester

Looking for jobs in Poughkeepsie NY?

Then check out our Dutchess County Jobs site for jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Looking for jobs in Rockland County?

The check our Rockland county jobs site.

Reliable Contracting Co. has Carpenter Jobs available

All candidates must be willing to learn and/or provide all facets of high-end residential remodeling for various types of home improvement throughout southern westchester county

Apply for this carpenter job

Jobs at Cosi Restaurants throughout Westchester

We have exciting opportunities for Shift Leaders, Baristas, Salad/Sandwich Line Specialists, Cashiers and Prep Specialists.

Essential qualifications:
Ability to learn quickly, excellent customer service skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Essential qualifications for a Shift Leader:
High School graduate, minimum 1 year experience in a restaurant environment, strong multi-tasking skills, excellent customer service skills.

Locations that are hiring:
Cosi
50 Purchase Street
Rye, NY 10580

Cosi
15 S. Moger Avenue
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549

Cosi
1298 Boston Post Road
Larchmont, NY 10538

Cosi
77 Quaker Ridge Road
New Rochelle, NY 10804

Please apply online or in person. For more information about Cosi, get the inside look at: www.getcosi.jobs

Jobs in White Plains NY

If you are looking for jobs in White Plains NY then click here. WestchesterCountyJobs.com has dozens of job opportunities in the White Plains area.

What are the secrets of the job hunt?

Ever wondered what the secrets of job search success are? Well visit Secrets of the job Hunt for tips, tricks and tactics for today's job seeker.

More banking jobs coming to White Plains, NY

Connecticut based People's Bank is coming to Westchester. They will be opening a branch at 14 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains. Dozens of jobs are expected to be available.

Executives at People's say to expect 7 more branches opening in Westchester in 2007. For more information on People's Bank click here.

Companies expanding in westchester

Westchester County

Bayer HealthCare announced plans to transfer 50 support positions from Connecticut, to a company site in Greenburgh, in the next 12 to 18 months. The jobs coming to Westchester will include positions in the legal, information technology and human resources department.

HSBC plan to open a new office in downtown White Plains, catering to more affluent customers than those typically drawn to its branches. This office will offer enhanced service such as higher interest rates on money market accounts and discounts on some loan products and will also offer the services of a relationship manager. No job numbers were announced.

The Westchester, the upscale mall on the outskirts of White Plains has recently added the following retailers to its list of tenants. Barney's, MAC Cosmetics, Armani Exchange, Crewcuts, Lucky Kid, Juicy Couture, Michael Kors and Stuart Weitzman.

Acorda Therapeudics, a biotech company based in Hawthorne will more than double its existing sales workforce. The company employs 32 people and has been the top performing local stock this year. Acorda specializes in developing treatments for spinal injuries and related neurological conditions.

Citibank celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch in Yonkers on October 17, 2006. No job numbers were available.

Empire City at the Yonkers Raceway underwent a $225 million dollar renovation and expansion. The new facility officially opened on October 11, 2006 and it features 5,500 video lottery terminals (electronic version of traditional casino slot machines), restaurants and live entertainment, in addition to harness racing. The opening of the Yonkers Raceway created hundreds of jobs at all different levels and in all different areas; including casino management, finance, property operations, environmental services and food and beverage.

Trademark Cinemas, a discount theater operator based in Florida, plans to reopen a movie theater at the Jefferson Valley Mall in the fall. No job numbers were announced.

Putnam-Rockland-Westchester Unemployment Rates 2006

Putnam-Rockland-Westchester

(Data are not seasonally adjusted. Data are preliminary and subject to revision.)

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Ann Avg
2006	4.1%	4.2%	4.0%	3.9%	3.8%	3.8%	4.3%	3.9%	3.7%	3.3%	3.4%

Private sector employment in the Hudson Valley increased over the year by 5,900 or 0.8 percent, to 761,500 in November 2006. Employment gains were largest in natural resources, mining and construction (+2,500), professional and business services (+2,100), educational and health services (+1,600), financial activities (+1,100), other services (+700), and trade, transportation and utilities (+300). Manufacturing (-1,500) and leisure and hospitality (-900) declined over the year.

Westchester Library System offering career advice help

WEBS is an award-winning program of the Westchester Library System that provides a variety of free services in libraries to help adults advance in their careers, change fields, re-enter the job market or return to school.

Click here to enter

Browse the index and discover what we offer – career programs, resources and links to WWW sites. We encourage you to utilize the assistance of experienced career counselors who will help you manage your career in a changing world of work.

IT jobs growing but there's not enough people to fill them

If you work in computers in the Westchester region, things are looking good for you my friends...

Businesses nationwide are expected to increase spending on information technology and hire more professionals in the new year. Yet many college students remain reluctant to pursue IT careers, convinced that the jobs they would hold will eventually be outsourced overseas.

Now, Pace University and a Manhattan tracker of IT employment data hope to show these students and others that employment prospects are brighter than they think. Pace and SkillPROOF Inc., formerly based in Yonkers, have created a new quarterly index intended to measure demand for IT specialists by major employers in Westchester as well as Manhattan.

In Westchester, the Pace SkillPROOF Information Technology Index for the third quarter of 2006 showed a 43 percent jump in IT jobs compared with the year-ago quarter -- reflected in a climb in the index score from 61 to 104. A fourth-quarter index will be released this month.

Source: Westchester Cty Business Journal