For Immediate Release

JACKSONVILLE, Fla./EWORLDWIRE/Dec. 15, 2011 --- Contrary to the norm, when companies traditionally slow recruitment efforts in December, many large Jacksonville employers are actively hiring this Christmas Season, according to JobNewsJacksonville.com.

Well-known companies hiring this month are:

Flagler Hospital: This 335 bed St. Augustine acute care hospital has over 50 openings in a myriad of specialized and non-specialized jobs, ranging from Cafeteria Supervisor, to Bio-Med Technician, to Triage Tech.

Waddell & Reed: One of the most enduring asset management and financial planning firms in the nation is hiring 15 experienced and inexperienced financial advisers in Jacksonville.

The Pantry Inc.: The Southeast's fastest growing convenience store chain is now interviewing for the following positions in Jacksonville and St. Augustine: Manager Trainee, Store Sales, Assistant Manager, Store Sales Manager, District Sales Manager, and Store Sales Associate. In total, the company has more than 25 openings.

BAE Systems: A leading provider of warfighter protective and load carrying equipment in the United States, producing a significant portion of the nation's body armor, tactical vests, combat helmets and load carrying systems, has openings for 50 Jacksonville-based maintenance mechanics.

Convergys: A leader in relationship management has 200 openings in its Jacksonville call centers.

"It has been our experience that typically in December, hiring slows drastically, as everyone prepares for the holidays. With budgets spent and heavy vacation schedules, hiring plans are often put on hold until January. That has especially been the case since 2008. This year appears to be an exception. We are seeing many employers continue to actively hire," said John Showalter, general manager of JobNewsJacksonville.com.

Job seekers interested in finding out more about these positions and companies, as well as other Jacksonville job opportunities, are encouraged to log onto http://www.JobNewsJacksonville.com.

http://JobNewsJacksonville.com operates a local recruitment website, produces and distributes the Job News employment publication throughout Jacksonville, hosts Jacksonville job fairs and assists employers with recruitment broadcast needs. http://JobNewsJacksonville.com is part of theJobNewsUSA.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Metro Media LLC.

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