Oakland, California (October 11, 2005) - In response to increased demands by employers and recruiters for highly qualified job candidates with international skills and experiences, the Bay Area World Trade Center (BAWTC) has introduced an enhanced interactive job board which is also linked to job boards of similar associations throughout the United States.
By visiting http://careers.bawtc.com, employers and recruiters can use the BAWTC International Job Bank to reach the largest audience of professionals, including the over 300 members of BAWTC. BAWTC members are experienced executives and professionals, many with international experience. Currently, over 1500 professionals are registered in the network.
"The BAWTC International Job Bank is an excellent opportunity for any employer trying to fill a position to reach out to professionals of the highest caliber," said Elihu Harris, Chairman of the Bay Area World Trade Center and Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District.
Advantages to employers using the BAWTC International Job Bank include:
- Targeted advertising exposure - Job listings will be seen by an exclusive audience of executives and professionals, reducing the workload when applications arrive.
- Easy online job management - Employers can enter job descriptions, check the status of postings, edit information, renew or discontinue postings and even make payments online.
- Resume searching access - With a paid job listing, search the database of resumes and proactively contact candidates; use an automatic notification system to receive email when new resumes match your criteria.
- Build company awareness among qualified professionals - Along with each job posting, employers can provide information about their company and links to their web site.
- Competitive pricing - Employers can benefit from the new BAWTC International Job Bank for minimal cost.
For executives and professionals, the BAWTC International Job Bank offers immediate access to over 300 job openings currently in the network plus:
- Job search control - Job searching is easy and listings are specific to openings requiring international skills and experiences. Resumes can be submitted electronically to employers.
- Resume posting - Job seekers and/or those interested in career advancement can choose to make their resume available to employers and may also keep their identity confidential. Participants will receive an email from interested companies so they can decide which companies to contact.
- Automatic Job Notification - Job seekers can save their job search criteria and be notified by email of new listings that match their specifications and link right to the jobs and apply online.
The Bay Area World Trade Center (BAWTC) is the premier trade organization in the Bay Area. The BAWTC provides professional services and expertise to local and international businesses engaged in export and import of manufactured good and services. Founded in 1980, the BAWTC has supported member businesses and public sector organizations representing a wide spectrum of industries and interests. The BAWTC also provides training for individuals to obtain a broad comprehensive foundation of the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of industry sectors and functions in international trade, including the Import & Export Management Certificate program and various events relating to the issues in international business and trade.
More information on the BAWTC is available by calling 510-251-5903 or visiting www.bawtc.com.
Media Contacts:
Laura Arreola
V.P. Marketing & Communications
Bay Area World Trade Center
510-251-5903
larreola[at]bawtc.com