CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT

FirstPlace, Wachovia’s internal recruiting organization, provides challenging contract and contract-to-hire opportunities for people with all types of experience and skill levels. It’s a unique way to gain valuable work experience, networking opportunities, and exposure to various areas of the corporation. We invite you to learn more about FirstPlace below.

FirstPlace – Placing People First
Benefits of Working for FirstPlace
Opportunities For You
    Staffing Associates
    Professional Associates
    Information Technology Associates
Our Locations

FirstPlace – Placing People First

FirstPlace is dedicated to matching qualified candidates with work assignments that not only meet Wachovia’s needs, but also allow candidates to pursue personal career goals. We have more than 10 years experience in recruiting and supporting temporary and contract professionals within Wachovia.

All potential associates undergo a careful screening process which helps us to assess your overall qualifications and career objectives. After learning more about you, your FirstPlace representative searches our recruitment database for open positions that fit your profile. Only after we find an opportunity that fits your profile, your expectations, and our clients’ needs, will you be placed in a position.

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Benefits of Working for FirstPlace

Whether you’re seeking full-time employment, project work, a flexible work schedule, or seasonal employment, FirstPlace has a diverse array of opportunities to help you reach your goal. And since FirstPlace is part of Wachovia’s Human Resources division, you are not only gaining critical work experience, but also invest in your years of service with the corporation.

In addition, FirstPlace associates can:

• Earn tenure toward Wachovia’s full-time benefits
• Enjoy paid bank holidays
• Earn a competitive salary and benefits
• Explore lines of business within Wachovia
• Investigate variable employment as a career alternative

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Opportunities Just for You

We understand the importance of matching goals and abilities to positions that give you the best opportunity for career enhancement and development. After learning more about your background, skills, and career objectives, we work to identify the best possible opportunities for ensuring your success.

FirstPlace recruits and places candidates within these disciplines:

Staffing Associates

Showcase your strengths while learning more about Wachovia in one of these staffing opportunities:

• Accounting Clerks
• Administrative Assistants
• Collection Specialists
• Customer Service Representatives
• Data Entry Operators
• Executive Assistants
• Human Resource Coordinators
• Mortgage Professionals
• Receptionists

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Professional Associates

Enhance your skills or expand into a new discipline through one of these professional opportunities:

• Accountants
• Auditors
• Business Analysts
• Commercial Real Estate Analysts/Accountants
• Financial Analysts
• Marketing Analysts
• Operations Analysts
• Project Managers
• Recruiters
• Securities Analysts

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Information Technology Associates

Stay on the cutting-edge of information technology with one of these challenging opportunities:

• Application Support Analysts
• Architects (application/enterprise)
• Business Analysts, Business Systems Analysts
• Developers: OO, Java, J2EE, C++, Oracle, SQL, Access, PowerBuilder, Visual Basic, C
• Help Desk Level I, II, and III
• Information Security Specialist
• Main Frame Programmer
• Network Engineers: Cisco, Lan/Wan, NT
• Project Managers
• QA Software Testers (WinRunner/Test Director experience preferred)
• System Administrators  (SUN, HP, AIX, and UNIX)
• Technical Analysts
• Technical Writers

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Our Locations

FirstPlace offices are located throughout Wachovia’s footprint, as listed below. Opportunities for FirstPlace associates are available in, but not limited to, these same cities:

• Atlanta, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Jacksonville, FL
• North Wilkesboro, NC
• Philadelphia, PA
• Raleigh, NC
• Richmond, VA
• Roanoke, VA
• Sacramento, CA
• Winston-Salem, NC 

Interested in a particular FirstPlace opportunity? Email your resume to us at firstplace@wachovia.com.

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