350Green might be needing recruits for green jobs in Pennsylvania after a big announcement made this week.

350Green, a developer of electric vehicle (EV) charging station networks, announced a partnership today with the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to design, build and operate a network of 22 EV fast charging and 44 Level 2 charging stations across the state. 350Green’s chargers will be located in high-traffic urban shopping areas predominantly in and around Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, close to where commuters live and work. 350Green’s network will provide an option for drivers who are looking for an alternative to high gas prices. (more…)

MSC has announced it has recruited senior individuals for executive jobs in Pennsylvania.

Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) announced the hiring of three new full-time senior staff members, who will collectively play a key role in advancing the organization’s communications, outreach, education, and policy objectives. Joining the coalition’s team effective immediately are Steve Forde, Policy and Communications Director; Christopher Heck, Membership Services Director; and Helen Goodman, Conference Director.

Kathryn Klaber, president and executive director of the MSC, issued this statement regarding the new hires: (more…)

First Niagara and NewAlliance are merging, a move that will possibly create branches and jobs in Pennsylvania.

First Niagara Financial Group Inc. and NewAlliance Bancshares shareholders approved the bank holding companies’ merger to create a regional financial institution with $29 billion in assets, $18 billion in deposits and 340 branches across Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

“We’re pleased by the overwhelming support of NewAlliance stockholders for our merger with First Niagara,” said NewAlliance Chairman, President and CEO Peyton Patterson. “This combination delivers significant value to our stockholders, creates an even stronger financial institution enhances our high quality service and product offerings for customers and increases the support of our communities in New England over the long term.”

The transaction is expected to close in April 2011, subject to regulatory approval.

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Knopp has announced they have hired for management jobs in Pennsylvania.

Knopp Biosciences LLC (”the Company”) announced today that Suresh Khemani has joined the Company as Vice President of Commercial and Clinical Affairs.

Mr. Khemani brings more than 25 years of global pharmaceutical experience to Knopp, a privately held drug discovery and development company based in Pittsburgh. He will create and manage Knopp’s sales, marketing, and clinical affairs operations, including its U.S. promotional role under the Company’s previously announced license agreement with Biogen Idec /quotes/comstock/15*!biib/quotes/nls/biib (BIIB 66.62, -0.38, -0.57%) . Under that agreement, Knopp will provide medical science liaisons and a limited number of area business managers to support U.S. commercialization by Biogen Idec of KNS-760704 (dexpramipexole), should it receive approval for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). (more…)

Online retail giant Amazon is hiring for seasonal jobs in Pennsylvania.

Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that SMX Staffing and Integrity Staffing Solutions are seeking to hire more than 4000 holiday positions for the Amazon fulfillment centers in Pennsylvania, operated by Amazon.com.dedc LLC. The fulfillment centers are located in Hazleton, Carlisle, Allentown and Lewisberry, Pa.

Candidates should be highly motivated with drive, ambition and a passion for providing customers a first-class shopping experience. Available positions include full-time and part-time roles in Picking, Packing and Receiving/Shipping and will require standing, walking and lifting on a regular basis. A high school diploma/GED and the ability to pass a background check are required.

“We are looking to hire smart, friendly and dedicated people to help us deliver a great experience for our customers during this holiday season,” said Dave Clark, vice president, Amazon North America Operations. “We focus on working hard, having fun and making history at all of our facilities across the United States.”

For more information on positions, candidates should contact the local staffing agency:

Hazleton: Integrity Staffing Solutions at 570-497-8108 or www.integrityjobshazleton.com.

Qliktech has announced global hiring plans and additional plans to recruit for jobs in Pennsylvania.

The provider of business intelligence software today announced financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2010.

Lars Bjork, chief executive officer of QlikTech, stated, “We are very pleased with the company’s execution and continued market demand in the third quarter, which led to revenue growth that was ahead of our expectations. Our value proposition, which helps business users find real-time answers to their critical business questions and provides our customers rapid return on investment, continues to resonate well in the marketplace. In addition, we believe the recent launch of QlikView 10 further extends our market leadership position by delivering usability, performance and openness that sets a new standard for data exploration and analysis for business users across organizations of all sizes.”

Bjork added, “During the third quarter, we took the opportunity to reinvest revenue upside in sales and marketing initiatives as well as to accelerate our global hiring. Based on the strong demand we continue to see on a global basis for QlikView, we plan on continuing to invest at higher levels to capture market share and capitalize on our disruptive product offering. At the same time, we believe that QlikTech is positioned to achieve its operating profitability goals for 2010.”

Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2010

Total revenue for the third quarter of 2010 was $50.3 million, an increase of 39% from $36.3 million in the third quarter of 2009. License revenue was $30.1 million, an increase of 41% from $21.4 million in the third quarter of 2009. Maintenance revenue was $15.0 million, an increase of 34% from $11.2 million in the third quarter of 2009. Professional services revenue was $5.2 million, an increase of 37% from $3.7 million in the third quarter of 2009.

GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2010 was $3.2 million, or 6.3% of revenue, an increase compared to GAAP operating income of $1.7 million for the third quarter of 2009. GAAP net loss was $(0.5) million, or $(0.01) loss per common share on a diluted basis, a decrease compared to a GAAP net loss of $(1.5) million, or ($0.09) loss per common share on a diluted basis, in the third quarter of 2009.

Unicruit is partnering with universities to create jobs in Pennsylvania.

UBM Studios Unicruit today announced the Big East Virtual Career Fair (www.bigeastcareerfair.com) will bring together more than 40 industry leading employers and government agencies as well as students and alumni of 16 colleges and universities that represent the Big East Career Consortium. Participating schools include Cincinnati, Connecticut, DePaul, Georgetown, Louisville, Marquette, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Providence, Rutgers, St. John’s, Seton Hall, South Florida, Syracuse, Villanova, and West Virginia. The virtual career fair, which is free to attend for college students and alumni, will open on November 10, 2010 at 10 AM Eastern and will be available on demand until November 19th.
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Home Depot, king of the home improvement projects, has announced they are hiring for warehouse jobs in Pennsylvania.

In Pittston, Pennsylvania, Home Depot has a giant warehouse that services Home Depot stores in several surrounding states. At the warehouse, Home Depot is looking to hire about forty people. Forty full-time and part-time positions are available.

The Pittston warehouse just opened in May and will be housing the forty or so warehouse persons.

Home Depot is holding a job fair Friday, October 1 and Saturday October 2. Those interested in applying are asked to register online before they can get an interview at the job fair. They are also asked to bring an ID and be prepared to answer questions from hiring managers on site.

The warehouse services 90 Home Depot stores in eastern Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

The Marcus Shale exploration in downtown Pittsburgh will address the status of jobs in Pennsylvania.

On Thursday, October 14, three keynote speakers will discuss the staffing challenges facing firms that are part of the Marcellus Shale exploration at an event in Downtown Pittsburgh. “Recruit and Hire a Safe and Productive Workforce” will take place at PNC Park’s Hall of Fame Club from 8:00 a.m to noon.

While many industries are struggling with job creation and high unemployment, companies involved with Marcellus Shale development find themselves with the opposite dilemma – high demand to fill a variety of jobs, but difficulty finding and identifying qualified people to hire for these positions. This situation is expected to continue, as exploration in the Marcellus region is expected to generate more than 200,000 new jobs by 2020.

Marcellus Shale, an extensive formation of shale found predominantly in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, contains significant and largely untapped natural gas reserves. Energy companies are not the only ones impacted by the hiring boom – many companies that support the exploration and drilling stand to prosper as well: engineering firms, trucking companies, equipment manufacturers, scientists – even restaurants and other hospitality services.

The event’s speakers will each focus on a different area:

Anne Naqi, Director of Human Resources Operations at EQT, will discuss recruiting issues and the specialized job roles that exist within Marcellus Shale activities. She will address the challenge of finding qualified candidates and will detail recruiting resources and techniques to help organizations find individuals to perform these often tough-to-fill roles.

Glenn Downer, Vice President of Behavioral Science Technology, Inc. (BST), will examine the importance of implementing a safety culture. He will detail the components of such a culture, how it supports employee retention and satisfaction, and how it fosters a sustainably safe workforce.

Kevin Klinvex, Executive Vice President and Co-founder of Select International, will offer best practices on how to identify and hire candidates who will successfully contribute to an organization. He will also address the legal defensibility of various hiring tools and processes, a segment that is sometimes overlooked.

“The Marcellus Shale exploration will provide great job growth for this area, at a time when it’s desperately needed,” said Klinvex. “But this growth needs to occur in a controlled, deliberate way. Companies need to be sure they’re hiring dependable, safe workers who will positively contribute to their organization for many years.”

Hilton Pittsburgh is continuing to hire for hotel jobs in Pennsylvania.

has continued its aggressive hiring efforts with several new additions to its sales force. The new team members include Senior Sales Managers Mike Claravall and Shelley Wood; and Marketing Manager Derek Scalzott.

“With the completion of our $30 million Phase One restoration, our growing sales force is essential to accommodate the pent up demand for all of the luxuries that Hilton Pittsburgh now offers,” said Tony Aslanian, Director of Sales and Marketing. “Our expanded sales and service team is dedicated to providing outstanding service for company meetings, special events, conventions and business travelers.”

Mike Claravall

A hotelier for nearly 20 years, Claravall is a Certified Hospitality Supervisor of the American Hotel and Motel Association and a member of the Society of Government Meeting Planners. Mike earned the Sales Person of the Year award in his most recent position at the venerable Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, Kentucky. Claravall earned his Hospitality Management Degree in the Philippines.

Shelley Wood

Wood is a familiar face within Pittsburgh’s convention and tourism community because she previously served as Senior Sales Manager at Hilton Pittsburgh for more than 14 years. A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Wood is a board member of Meeting Professionals International.

Derek Scalzott

Scalzott has previous guest services and special events management experience with SMG at Mellon Arena and Pittsburgh Public Theater. A Pittsburgh native, Scalzott is a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania.

“We are enthusiastic to enhance our sales team with these talented industry sales professionals. They will be genuine assets to Hilton Pittsburgh’s expanded sales and marketing efforts,” Aslanian said.

About Hilton Pittsburgh

Under the venerable Hilton flag for 50+ years, Hilton Pittsburgh is the city’s largest and most recognizable hotel. Adjacent to Point State Park, the property is conveniently located near Heinz Field, PNC Park, the Cultural District, and the Convention Center.

Hilton Pittsburgh recently renovated all 712-guest rooms to provide greater comfort, style and convenience for business and pleasure travelers. Each of those beautifully appointed accommodations features flat panel HDTV, Hilton’s Serenity Collection Bed and Bath amenities, and world renowned Lavazza® in-room coffee – all along with breathtaking views of the city’s skyscape or Three Rivers.

Hilton Pittsburgh currently features 40,000 square feet of flexible function space, including Pittsburgh’s largest hotel ballroom and a state-of-the-art Conference Center. The property employs almost 500 local residents and welcomes hundreds of conventions and special events each year.