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Your next job opportunity may be just around the corner — in the Roanoke Valley.

Get2KnowNoke, the talent attraction brand for the Roanoke Regional Partnership, now hosts a one-stop shop for individuals looking to start and grow their careers, find a place to live, and connect with the people and places that fit their lifestyle.

And their newest feature, the Talent Network, is going to make finding and growing that career easier than ever. By joining the Talent Network — which connects job seekers with employers based on skills and experience — professionals can stay in the loop about exciting new career paths. Even if you’re not actively searching for a job, signing up for the network allows you to pop up on employers' radars, who may just have the perfect next opportunity for you.

“I’ve not had any luck using platforms like LinkedIn or Indeed. They feel so impersonal, like my resume just ends up in a black hole," says Will Hobbs, who joined the Talent Network in August. “The Get2KnowNoke Talent Network is local and feels more personal. You can reach out to a real person through their website or meet up with some ambassadors. You can truly get plugged into the community and find relevant opportunities.” 

Companies in the Talent Network have their job listings pulled in automatically to a robust regional jobs board. They can also use this new platform to access a pool of qualified candidates for jobs or internships — a.k.a. people like you, once you’ve joined the network!

“There was nothing like this in the market,” says Julia Boas, director of talent strategies at the Roanoke Regional Partnership. “I feel confident this will be a highly utilized tool by governments, businesses, and recruits alike.”

Once you join, you’re letting regional employers know what your employment skills and interests are. When companies have open positions, they can use the Talent Network to see local candidates right here in the region that match with them — even if you didn’t apply for the job. The Talent Network also pulls in your information straight from LinkedIn, so your resume and skills remain fresh.

With a colorful, sleek design, the comprehensive website is meant to make it easy to discover the benefits of the Roanoke region for potential residents, job seekers, and employers alike.

For newcomers to Roanoke, Get2KnowNoke’s site also includes a Find Your Neighborhood tool and a resources page to make relocation and integration into the community as smooth as possible.

Join the Talent Network today, and you just might find an opportunity you never knew existed.

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