First Access Career Fair

Employers and Positions  

Company Name: Cintas, Spartanburg, SC
Website: www.cintas.com
Representative: Angel West
Position: Management Trainee
Requirements: 18-month program designed to develop future managers. Includes rotations in production, sales, service and administration. Any major accepted.
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Company Name: Aflac, Columbia, GA
Website: www.aflac.com
Representative: Trevin Taber
Position: Accounting - Internal Audit
Requirements: Must be a recent graduate or will be graduating no later than December 2012. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Must have intentions of pursuing the CPA license. Must have a degree or pursing a degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
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Company Name: Edens, Columbia, SC
Website: www.edens.com
Representative: Gordon Johnston
Position: The Financial Management Program (FMP) is a three-year program designed to give participants broad exposure to key areas within the Company. FMP Analysts will work in a team-oriented culture, developing world-class analytical skills in a fast-paced, investment banking style environment. After successful completion of the three-year program, FMP Analysts will be promoted to Associate in one of several areas, such as Capital Markets, Finance, Investment Management, Leasing, Development, Investments or Construction Management. The Financial Management Program is based at the Company headquarters in Columbia, SC; however, FMP assignments during the three-year program and/or subsequent Associate placement may be in any of our regional offices, including Boston, New York, Atlanta, Washington DC or Miami. While in the program, an FMP Analyst will work closely with various teams, such as Capital Markets, Finance, Investment Management and Development, in order to provide analytics, research and execution support for: Investment initiatives including - Public or private M&A or large portfolio transactions - Shopping center development and redevelopment analysis - Acquisition and disposition underwriting and analysis - Development and maintenance of sophisticated corporate projection models highlighting critical financial performance metrics including return on capital, projected leverage, cost of capital and income growth Equity and debt financing transactions including - Joint venture structuring and financing - Entity level private equity placements - Corporate debt, including private placements and unsecured syndicated bank debt - Property level secured debt Investment management functions including - Regional and property strategic planning - Portfolio level budgeting and forecasting - Redevelopment and leasing decision analysis Investor relations functions including - Quarterly financial report preparation - Board of Directors presentation preparation - Annual corporate appraisal preparation - Public peer analysis FMP Analysts will receive specialized orientation and training in a variety of areas, including: - Excel, Argus and other technical skills - Real estate finance - Acquisition and disposition strategy - Portfolio management and lease decision strategy - Real estate investment underwriting.
Requirements: 4-year degree in business, finance, accounting, engineering or related field - Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint - Hard-working; self-motivated; capable of effective independent judgment - Detail-oriented; organized; able to manage multiple priorities.
More information: EDENS is an institutionally-owned $3 billion private real estate investment company focused on the acquisition, development, redevelopment, management, leasing and disposition of institutional-quality, primarily grocery-anchored neighborhood centers. EDENS targets high barrier-to-entry metropolitan markets on the East Coast from Boston to Miami. The Company owns 113 shopping centers and has an active pipeline of developments, redevelopments and opportunistic acquisitions. With a 46-year track record, EDENS has established itself as one of the nation?s leading private retail real estate companies. With the corporate headquarters located in Columbia, SC, EDENS regional teams are based in Boston, New York, Washington DC, Atlanta and Miami. These teams include local market expertise spanning the disciplines of development, investments / acquisitions, construction, leasing and property management. Backed by long-term blue-chip investors and supported by a strong balance sheet and a sophisticated and flexible capital structure, EDENS has the financial capabilities to execute its strategic plan and invest opportunistically.
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Company Name: Enterprise Holdings, Inc., Columbia, SC
Website: www.go.enterprise.com
Representative: Jill Davis
Position: In our Management Training Program, you'll learn how to run a million-dollar business, lead a team of professionals and get your sales and marketing techniques down to an art and a science. It's an opportunity to reach higher than you ever thought possible. That's why BusinessWeek Magazine named us to their list of "Best Places to Launch a Career" four years in a row.
Requirements: The ideal candidate exudes the following core competencies: Strong work ethic; Excellent Communication Skills, Competitive Drive, Resiliency, Discipline, and overall Professionalism. Leadership and or Sales experience (retail, restaurant, athlete, holding a position in Fraternity or Sorority) are a requirement. Candiates desiring to learn how to run their own business will be fulfilled at Enterprise. (Motor Vehicle Report must have less than 2 reports in last 3 years to qualify.)
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Company Name: American Credit Acceptance, Spartanburg, SC
Website: www.americancreditacceptance.com
Representative: Dana Gottman
Position: Business Analysts - 2-year program, analyze essential business data to help leaders make decisions for the company Inside Sales Representatives - market our financing programs to dealerships in assigned territory Underwriters - analyze credit to make loan decisions
Requirements: Driven, balanced between classes and internships/part-time jobs/campus organizations, strong communicator.
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Company Name: Walgreens Co., Columbia, SC
Website: www.walgreens.com
Representative: Crystal C. McDuffie
Position: We are hiring for our management program. We are also taking applications for pharmacy technicians.
Requirements: Bright! Energetic! Fully engaged! Eager to learn!
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Company Name: IDG (Industrial Distribution Group), Belmont, NC
Website: www.idgcorp.com
Representative: Blair Crum
Position: 1)Industrial Sales (after completing an intensive 6 month sales training program; 2)Site Manager trainees (to be assigned to one of IDG's Full Storeroom Management site locations after completion of training program).
Requirements: Senior students in (any major). Good skills or potential in: planning, communicating, meeting/influencing people; competitive nature/achievement oriented.
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Company Name: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate
Website: begreatupstate.org
Representative: Ivy Hines
Position: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate is an after school program which caters to inner city at-risk youth. Potential individuals will be responsible for the delivery of a broad range of programs and activities that support youth development outcomes within a school based club. Candidates must also be able to provide supervision and guidance of groups of up to 25 children ranging from first - eight grade.
Requirements: We are looking for individuals with strong communication skills, both verbal and written. The candidate must have leadership skills, including and understanding of group dynamics and must be able to work with a wide variety of people including children, teachers, and special instructors.
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Company Name: Waffle House, Norcross, GA
Website: www.wafflehouse.com
Representative: Will May
Position: This is an entry level management position with the stipulation that the successful candidate must have the credentials and ability to become a 9 store Division Manager within 5 years. The position is a restaurant operations leader who will undergo 9-12 weeks of intensive, hands-on leadership and management training by a tenured mentor under the direction of a Division Manager. After this training period and successful graduation from Waffle House University, this candidate will be given operational control of a $750,000 revenue restaurant with 25-30 employees where he will have complete control over: hiring/firing/disciplining associates; cash receipts in excess of $2000 per day; maintenance of $7000+ in inventory; and, all local marketing efforts. Compensation will be between 38-50 K. If successful in this position, the typical candidate can look forward to promotion to District Manager in, on average, 2 years, which carries with it the additional responsibilities of 3 stores, and the development and direction of 3 managers. Compensation will be between 56-85 K. Having succeeded as a District Manager, the highly motivated candidate will look forward to promotion to Division Manager after 3 years, on average, and will then take on the leading of 9 stores and 12 managers, plus a support staff consisting of a maintenance technician and human resources staff. His primary responsibility will be the development of manager trainees, managers, and district managers. Compensation will be between 75-100K.
Requirements: The ideal candidate has the following background prefered, but not required: 1. Previous leadership experience, such as in sports, their fraternity, student government, or other organizations. 2. 2.5 GPA or better. Personal Attributes would include: Integrity Competitive Nature Discipline personality Ambition and the desire to lead Ownership Mentality
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Company Name: Wize Guyz, Spartanburg, SC
Website: www.wizeguyzonline.com
Representative: Mike Christian
Position: Various sales positions within company.
Requirements: Career minded, self motivated, team player. Opportunity based.
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Company Name: Condar Company, Columbus, NC
Website: www.condar.com
Representative: Michael McCue
Position: Domestic & International Marketing; Logistics Specialist
Requirements: Fluent in at least one foreign language, well traveled and knowledgeable about foreign affairs, well-grounded in arts and humanities, has a feel for design, excellent English composition skills.
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Company Name: Total Quality Logistics, Charlotte, NC
Website: www.tqljobs.com
Representative: Stephanie Burke
Position: Sales. TQL is a fast-paced, energetic transportation sales organization and is currently the nation's 3rd largest third party logistics firm. Built on values of flawless customer service and dedication to innovative technology, TQL is committed to hiring only the most elite candidates. Earning this position means you are ready to bring a hard work ethic and the commitment necessary to become one of the best in our industry. As TQL continues to expand nationwide, we are looking to grow our business by hiring confident individuals who will work hard to reach success. Our team environment, unlimited earning potential and dedication to your success through training and development provides an ideal setting for any entry-level candidate looking to start a successful sales career.
Requirements: - Strong work ethic - Entreprenuer - Money-motivated/wants sales - Confident -Strong communication skills
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Company Name: Office of US Senator Jim DeMint, Greenville, SC
Website: www.demint.senate.gov
Representative: Mary Catherine Smith
Position: Internship for Spring 2013 and Summer 2013
Requirements: Interns in DeMint's state offices assist state staff in providing constituent services to the people of South Carolina. The state office provides assistance to South Carolina residents who have questions about a variety of issues or problems with federal government agencies. Intern responsibilities involve answering phones, working with constituents who contact the office, assisting staff with casework and special projects, and participating in office duties. For students who are interested in public service, an internship provides you with a unique opportunity to observe the inside workings of our democracy and to develop future professional skills.
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Company Name: Navy Officer Recruiting Station
Website: www.navy.com
Representative: Cynthia Beale
Position: Cyber Warfare Engineer Civil Engineering Information Warfare Intelligence Nuclear Engineers
Requirements: Students who are physically in shape, 3.0 GPA, receive no grade lower then C in all technical/math/science courses.