Google Invests $600 Million and Creates 200 New Jobs Near Charleston, South Carolina
By: Mick, April 6th, 2007
I’ve been in Myrtle Beach all week, so I thought it would be a good idea to write something about the job market in South Carolina. The Sun News reported yesterday that Google is building a new data center just outside of Charleston and that the $600 million investment is going to create about 200 new jobs. Google expects the data center to be fully operational within 18 months.
The jobs at the new data center are expected to pay roughly $48,000 per year, plus benefits. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is excited about Google’s arrival and stated, “Given the stature of this company and the magnitude of this investment, this is a real win for South Carolina and will have a tremendous impact on the local and state economy.”
From an outsider’s perspective, this seems pretty similar to the type of investments made by large manufacturing companies in small American towns during the early half of the 20th century. Granted, those factories often created thousands of jobs, not hundreds, but the impact on a town or region may be as significant. Google’s mere presence in an area will provide immediate IT credibility and any number of support companies could emerge simply to serve one of Google’s massive new data centers. In addition to IT services, companies providing building maintenance and security services, among other services, will also be needed.
Tags: charleston jobs, google jobs, new job creation, south carolina jobs
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April 16th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
I would like to apply for a position with Google at their new location near Charleston SC. Could you please direct me to the correct site for posting my resume?
April 16th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Mary,
I sent the best information I could find to the e-mail address associated with your account. Please let me know if you do not receive it.
-Mick
April 19th, 2007 at 10:07 am
Mick - ditto for me. I’m an active duty Naval Officer on assignment in the Charleston area and will begin my “second” career in the very near future. Doing so with Google is very attractive to me.
Please let me know how I can apply and/or send in a resume.
Scott
April 25th, 2007 at 10:28 pm
hey Mick,
I was wondering if you could email me some information about applying for a job. If i could get some informaiton on where to send my resume and other appropriate papers to apply correctly with google, i would greatly appreciate it. I a trully interested in a job with tem.
Thanks, in advance,
Nicole
May 3rd, 2007 at 12:02 am
I would also like the information about how to apply for the jobs at the new Google data center. Is it possible that it could be sent to me?
May 3rd, 2007 at 4:08 pm
sorry if i sound like a broken record but my wife is very intrested on how to post resume as well for job placement in new berkley county Google inc. site,could u plesae email me info back
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:28 pm
Hi All -
I’ve responded to each of the above requests directly via e-mail, but I wanted to post here in case anyone else is looking for more information.
The main link to apply for jobs at Google is http://services.google.com/jobs/application. However, I didn’t see the South Carolina location listed in their locations list, so you may want to note that in your cover letter or comments when you submit your resume.
Good luck in your job search!
Mick
July 26th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Looking to relocate to the Charleston, SC area. Do you have any positions available?
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Policy and have been unable to use it.
Thanks.
July 26th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Todd,
I’m not sure exactly what you’re looking for, but I did a quick search on Insourced under environmental jobs South Carolina and found a few results. Might be worth a look.
Best of luck to you,
Mick
August 21st, 2007 at 3:42 pm
I am interested in working for the new Google company.
Please email me on how to apply for the job.
Thanks, Jennifer
September 17th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Hi all!
Very interesting information! Thanks!
Bye
April 25th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I would like to get information on the new Google Data Center in South Carolina. When will this completed? What type of jobs will be available. How do I post my resume at google. Very interested!! I am relocating in July 2008 to this area. I would like to have hopes of employment. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!
April 28th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
This may sound cazy but I’ am 41 and have an Associate Degree in Scretarial Science which I received in 1987 I have a little knowledge about computers but I would love to learn so much more. I’ am one who learns quickly with hands on trainging
I work full-time and is raising my 7 year old daughter. currently I’ am pursuing my Undergraduate Degree in Human Resouce Management. I would like to know are there any areas within in google that will give on the job training?