Essex County Employment Network Hosts Positive Recruitment

Nov. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- East Orange -Employers representing retail and media were on hand to meet with candidates, review resumes and provide information on completing online applications while attending the Fall Kickoff Positive Recruitment, sponsored by the Essex County Emplyment Network. CVS, Home Depot and WMCA The Apple Radio met with candidates and provided presentations on the benefits of working with their companies.

Barbara Hoenig of CVS shared her thoughts on the event saying, " CVS is committed to increasing the employment opportunities for older workers and veterans. We know that these groups offer tremendous opportunity to obtain quality candidates."

" As a leader in our industry, Home Depot prides itself on identifying the next wave of leaders in our industry. The Essex County Employment Network has helped us continue to reach our goals, resulting in our region being identified as the most profitable in the entire country", stated Alma Franco, Regional Human Resources Manager.

Brian Coleman, Employment Counselor for the Essex County Economic Development Center summarized the event by stating," This program is a great example of how the Network helps connect employers with talent and incentives that help companies meet their bottom line."

For more information on hosting a Positive Recruitment event or employment incentives, contact Glenn Best at (973) 624-9535.

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The Urban League of Essex County is a 501 (c) 3 organization whose mission is to assist individuals and disdvantaged populations in the achievement of social and economic equality through economic development and employment opportunities.