Circuit City Alumni Resources - Richmond, VA

Given the unfortunate and untimely liquidation of Circuit City, the following list of resources, websites, and opportunities may be of some value to departing employees.

Please add to this list if you know of anything else that might help displaced employees find new work or assistance where necessary.

Networking Opportunities

These sites may help former Circuit City employees network and help each other out.

LinkedIn Groups

Circuit City Alumni 1,500+ members
The City Alumni 30+ members

Facebook Groups

All Circuit City Employees 300+ members
I used to be an employee of Circuit City 130+ members

SocialText Alumni Group

Thanks to an offer from Eugene Lee at SocialText.com, any former employee of a company that reduced its workforce by 5% or more in the last year can create a Corporate Social Network for free. If you are a former CC employee, fill out this application and start sharing connections, knowledge and expertise.

Assistance/Aid

The Virginia Employment Commission has a lot of information about unemployment insurance available via phone and on their website.
- VEC Website
- Handbook for Claimants and Job Seekers
- 1-866-832-2363 Phone lines are backed up, the VEC recommends using the website unless absolutly necessary.
The Virginia Department of Social Services can help with a variety of needs.
- DSS Website

From Circuit City

Job Fair February 3rd & 4th

Open to all current and former Circuit City employees.
Dates and Time: February 3rd and 4th from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Location: Corporate headquarters at 9950 Mayland Drive in Short Pump.
Special classes on resume writing, interview skills, and using online resources. The one hour classes will run both days at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Contact: HR via email for more information.