We are often asked by many folks for help and assistance on their individual job searches. As a result of the demand, we will be holding a webinar on Tuesday, April 20 at 9 a.m. Please contact me for more details. There are only 15 slots available. If you cannot make it, then you can view the slides here.

The May issue of Valley Business Front is out with Dan Cagle of Tek Systems on the cover. We were asked to contribute some content for the issue to help job seekers in the region. Please check out this issue and if you are reading this blog because of the issue, please register online at our database to receive additional help.

I have received numerous inquiries from people asking for job search assistance and it has prompted me to create a simple database capturing some information from the requester. If you would like assistance with your job search, then please complete this online form.

A friend sent this chart from Payscale, which shows that Virginia Tech is one of the best publics in the US in terms of earning potential. Of course, you must select the right major and industry/location matters. But nonetheless, this is great news for Hokies and Hoos!

Methodology Annual pay for Bachelors graduates without higher degrees. Typical starting graduates have 2 years of experience; mid-career have 15 years. See full methodology for more.

Since leaving the City of Roanoke for Rackspace, I have now been given the opportunity of a lifetime to be the next Director of Undergraduate Career Services for the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. Pamplin is my alma mater and I have invested a lot of time and effort with this institution and its people. I am honored to serve in this capacity.

My goal is to keep Pamplin students out of the Unserviced Workforce and prepare them to be Perfect Job Seekers.

I will continue to communicate and assist people with career-related issues through this blog.

Thanks for reading and for allowing me to serve you.  More to come in the future.