According to a new survey from Manpower, jobs in Maryland are experiencing significant growth, especially in the Baltimore area.

Recently ManpowerGroup surveyed more than 18,000 employers in 100 metropolitan areas to find out who’s hiring, who’s firing and who plans to maintain their current staff levels in the fourth quarter of 2011, October through December.

In Baltimore-Townson, twenty percent of that metro area’s hiring managers anticipate a bright fourth quarter.

Seven percent expect to terminate workers, 71 percent anticipate no change and 2 percent are uncertain. (more…)

Hyrell Partners, a web-based hiring solution, announced this week the launch of a distribution and content partnership with Criteria Corp, a move that will improve onboarding for Pennsylvania jobs.

Criteria Corp is a provider of pre-employment testing services.

The move is expected to not only affect Pennsylvania jobs, but also jobs nationwide, including Atlanta jobs.
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According to new research, recruiting jobs in Washington, D.C. are climbing.

Over the past 90 days, more than 14,000 new jobs were advertised online for Recruiters, according to WANTED Analytics™ (www.wantedanalytics.com), the leading source of real-time business intelligence for the talent marketplace. Despite rising unemployment, hiring demand has steadily increased by 20% from the same 90-day period in 2010 and by more than 130% from 2009.

Employers and staffing firms in the New York area had the largest demand for Recruiters, with about 1,300 new jobs advertised online over the past 90 days. This represents a 2% growth from the same 90-day period in 2010. Chicago saw the second highest hiring demand with 670 Chicago recruiting jobs. Washington, DC was not far behind with the third largest demand and about 660 ads. (more…)

A long-standing company has been sold, a move that may cause in the loss of Pennsylvania jobs.

After a very successful 45 years, Leo Kane has sold the company he founded in 1966, the Credit Management Company. The company is one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most successful accounts receivables management companies, with clients throughout North America. Its major client base includes hospitals and medical facilities in Western Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia area and Virginia. Other clients include credit unions, governments and education.
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Fisher Investments has announced it is recruiting for Washington jobs.

Fisher Investments plans to continue hiring in its Vancouver, Washington office throughout the spring and summer months of 2011. Of the firm’s 1000+ employees, approximately 350 are based in its Vancouver offices, with most of the remaining staff working from the offices and current headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area.

“Our goal is to take new employees and give them the experiences and resources to build a depth and breadth of different skill sets, allowing for true lifelong careers at our firm.” (more…)

C&S Whole sale Grocers has announced it will be hiring for cashier jobs in Maryland, among other positions.

C&S is looking to fill positions at its Aberdeen, Upper Marlboro, and North East locations.

It plans on hiring around 38 people. (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…)

BTS has been named one of the best places to get jobs in Maryland.

BTS said that they have been named one of the “Best Places to Work in 2011″ by Baltimore Magazine. The annual honor, based on surveys and independent research, distinguishes local businesses for outstanding workplace environments, benefits and employee satisfaction.

BTS, a leading provider of tactical 3G/4G cellular communications technologies for the U.S. Government and private sector, was recognized for its excellent benefits, including full medical coverage, an on-site fitness center, healthy food and drinks provided in the company cafe, iPhones for all employees and access to a company leased condo in Florida. (more…)

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.