The city was given its name in 1796 when surveyors decided to name it “Cleveland” after Gen. Moses Cleveland, their leader when it was just a small village, later when it was incorporated into a city in 1836 the name was changed to Cleveland. During the early 20th century Cleveland was a major manufacturing center which was the main source of Cleveland careers at the time and was home to many major steel companies and presently defunct auto makers like Baker, Gaeth, Jordan, Peerless, People’s, White and Winton. By 1920 it became the 5th largest city in the U.S. Cleveland’s population peaked during the 1950’s when it had over 900,000 residents. Thereafter there came a trend of people moving out into the suburbs which helped decongest the city, but this was the start of the gradual population decline, due to many different factors, but mostly to the recent decline of the manufacturing sector, which continues today. Also, during the 1960’s and 1970’s the city went into deep financial trouble.
During the 1980’s the city has been working hard to reduce its debts and has been cited as an example of urban revitalization, public-private partnership, and downtown renaissance. Redevelopment has been strongest near the Gateway Complex in the downtown area where sports venues, the Quicken Loans Arena, and Progressive Field have been erected and in an area near North Coast Harbor where the Cleveland Browns Stadium, the Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been constructed. At present, many residential areas and the public school system are still having serious problems but revival efforts are ongoing, including policies made to attract new businesses to the city and help bring in Cleveland job opportunities. The city government is focusing on capitalizing upon the waterfront areas, economic development and the retention of the city’s young professionals. In 1999 the city was considered as one of the emerging global cities in the U.S.
Here are a few current Cleveland employment opportunities:
1. Customer Service and Sales Representatives - no work experience required but prefer the following backgrounds or college degree holders in business and administration, communications, customer service, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, psychology, public relations, sociology or other related. - must have excellent leadership qualities, eager to work and learn with a positive attitude, excellent in written and verbal communication and interpersonal relations.
2. Entry Level Marketing/Management/Sales Trainees - excellent career opportunity for recent graduates and those wanting a career change, regular salary plus commission and benefits; - must be a resident of Cleveland, OH, must pass a background check, this is an entry level sales position and those who feel they are overqualified need not apply.
3. Bartenders, Waiters/Waitresses, Retail Sales Reps - We are looking for applicants who have had at least 1 year experience working in a restaurant setting as bartenders, servers or sales reps who have a good work record. - Before starting work must be willing to undergo training in the following areas: sales techniques, human resources, team leadership, marketing strategies, customer service, and relationship building.
4. Public Relations Specialists - must have above average people skills, excellent leadership qualities, excellent in verbal and written communication, positive attitude, and a great work ethic and ambitious.
5. Registered Nurse – Case Manager - BSN preferred with 3 to 5 years acute medicine or operating room experience; day and evening shifts available. - Responsibilities include coordinating patient care progression; complete quality screening and utilization management; manage all aspects of discharge planning.
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