Employment Times Jan 23-Feb 6, 2011 by Employment Times LLC

January 23 – February 6, 2011

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Vol. 13 Iss. 4

Managing Your Online Profile By Bill Ryan, Ryan Career Services It’s quickly becoming conventional wisdom for professionals to realize the importance of establishing and maintaining a robust and communicative online profile. As has become the case with searching for knowledge of all manner and type, most individuals go first to the Internet—and of those, approximately 85 percent go to Google to get the information they need, according to NetMaketShare.com. It’s no different for recruiters, hiring managers, potential employers or contractors, and other stakeholders who need to carefully examine the history, qualifications, and relevant attributes of alleged talent with whom there is potential to forge a professional relationship. Whether we want it to or not, our cyber presence is being developed. Even those who deliberately shy away from social media networking may still have a bio posted on their company’s website or could be listed on an association’s site as having given a talk at a conference. Maybe you or your company have been reviewed on one of many consumer review sites or someone’s cell phone snapped you at a social event which is now on YouTube. To think your name and reputation can or should remain hidden from the web in this day and age is naïve and potentially harmful to your career.

Full-Time and Temporary Maintenance and Manufacturing Positions

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Full-Time Law Enforcement Position Pg. 12

Getting out in front of how your character is to be perceived by the world will give you the advantage of crafting and determining the message and image that accurately and powerfully presents

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Loan Servicing Clerk II Full Time, Monday-Friday

For a full job description, go to MYJOBWAVE.COM and Sanford Institution for Savings, a growing community enter keyword “Sanford based bank, currently has an opening for an experienced Institution for Savings”. Loan Servicing Clerk based in our Main Office location in Sanford, Maine. The successful candidate will have: We offer a competitive salary • Minimum 2 years experience in a financial/loan servicing environment along with familiarity with Commercial, Consumer and Residential loans

and an excellent benefit package.

Please submit resume to: Kathleen MacDonald • Strong customer service skills (internal/external) in Sanford Institution for Savings addition to proven computer & communication skills 900 Main Street • Ability to multitask with great attention to detail Sanford, ME 04073 Must be flexible, organized and have the ability to assume Email: management responsibilities when needed. kmacdonald@banksis.com Member FDIC EOE

Dover, NH

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you to those who may offer opportunities, which could result in career enhancement. Although you may not be able to control all of the content

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We Offer Hope We serve over 11,000 individuals each year, providing innovative programs and services for people of all ages living with mental illness, the effects of trauma, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and more.

A career that fits your lifestyle. MaineGeneral Health, the third largest healthcare system in Maine, is a short drive away from ski resorts, lakes, and the beautiful Maine coast.We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a health system full of opportunities. Our mission is to enhance, every day, the health of the people in the greater Kennebec Valley.

Current openings include: â&#x20AC;˘ Per Diem Substance Abuse Counselor - Farmington â&#x20AC;˘ Clinical Team Lead â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crisis â&#x20AC;˘ Direct Support Specialist â&#x20AC;˘ Residential Services Worker - Relief & Part-Time

Stephens Memorial Hospital â&#x20AC;˘ Norway, ME

Critical Care RNs

Located in the beautiful western foothills of Maine, Stephens Memorial Hospital is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:

Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions available at both our Augusta and Waterville campuses.

Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator MaineGeneral Health currently has an opening at the Augusta campus for a Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator with 2-5 years experience. This is a per diem position during the weekdays. Responsibilities include providing diabetes care and education, insulin management for patients of the Diabetes and Nutrition Center, and conducting diabetes education assessments and classes. Current State of Maine RN license required. Pediatric and insulin pump management certification desirable.

January 24â&#x20AC;&#x201C;February 6, 2011

Physical Therapy Assistant We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual seeking a rewarding position with a competent, innovative and supportive staff. 32-hours-per-week position for Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant.

MaineGeneral Health

Apply to: resume@TCMHS.org

View all of our openings at: www.MyJobWave.com Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most comprehensive mental health center, serving the communities of Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin, Cumberland Counties and Beyond

MaineGeneral Medical Center

MaineGeneral provides nurses with a variety of opportunities to make a difference in patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives. We also believe in supporting your professional growth through an individualized preceptor program, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment, and ongoing continuing education. Sign-on bonuses available for RN candidates with at least 3 years of current CCU experience who accept part-time and full-time positions. Bonuses are prorated based on the number of hours hired into.

TCMHS offers challenging opportunities to the seasoned professional and to those embarking upon new career paths.

Stephens Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed, Critical Access Hospital that provides quality, patient-centered care. Seeking flexible individual with acute or SNF experience. Enjoy a hospital with excellent nursing and strong working relationships with the interdisciplinary team. Our benefit package is as exceptional as our patient care!

To learn more about Western Maine Health, come visit us at our website at www.wmhcc.com.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference, you are invited to submit your resume to: Stephens Memorial Hospital Physical Rehabilitation Department Attn: Pearl Ivey, HR Representative 181 Main Street Norway, Maine 04268 Tel: (207) 743-5933, ext. 474 Fax: (207) 393-3199

Equal Opportunity Employer/Believing in a diverse workforce â&#x20AC;˘ The MaineHealthÂŽ Family

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IN THIS ISSUE

Home Care for Maine has been providing excellent and dependable home care to Maine citizens since 1994.

PERSONAL SUPPORT SPECIALISTS To assist with homemaker duties and Personal Care (bathing, dressing, etc.). PCA/PSS/CNA Certification a plus but not required. We offer FREE PSS CERTIFICATION to our Employees!

STATEWIDE OPENINGS FOR Days, Evenings and Weekends IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

EOE/AAE ALFRED AUBURN BANGOR BERWICK BETHEL BIDDEFORD BOOTHBAY BREMEN BRIDGTON BROOKS BURNHAM BUXTON CAMDEN CARIBOU CASWELL CMBLND/FRSIDE CUMBERLAND

DAMARISCOTTA DRESDEN E. BOOTHBAY EAGLE LAKE EASTON ELLSWORTH FORT FAIRFIELD FORT KENT FREEPORT GRAY HOLLIS CENTER ISLAND FALLS KNOX LEWISTON LIBERTY LIMESTONE LIMINGTON

LUBEC MADAWASKA MONROE NEW CASTLE NEW GLOUCESTER NEWFIELD NOBLEBORO OAKFIELD OCEAN PARK OLD TOWN ORONO PALERMO PASSADUMKEAG PORTLAND PRESQUE ISLE RANGELEY

ROCKLAND ROCKPORT S. BRISTOL SACO SCARBOROUGH SEARSPORT SWANVILLE THORNDIKE TROY UNITY VAN BUREN WALDOBORO WASHBURN WELLS YARMOUTH

Call us at 1-800-639-3084 or apply online at www.homecareforme.org

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to recognize when the right place and the right time fuse and take advantage of that opportunity. There are plenty of opportunities out there. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit back and wait.â&#x20AC;?

Ellen Metcalf

HillHouse is an assisted living facility on a wooded, waterfront parcel in Bath, ME.

Dietary Aides & CNAs Full-Time â&#x20AC;˘ Part-Time Per Diem Weekday & Weekend Shifts To apply or for more information contact: HillHouse Assisted Living 166 Whiskeag Rd. Bath, ME 04530 Email: lincoln.hillhouse@comcast.net Fax: 207-443-3355 No Phone Calls Please

ARTICLES Managing Your Online Profile

Look Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hiring NOW! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AAA Northern New England

INDEX Customer Service & Sales Health Care & Human Services Classifieds General Professional Skilled Trades Education & Career Services

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Confidence â&#x20AC;&#x153;You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ...You must do the thing you think you cannot do.

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Begin your new career today! Redington-Fairview General Hospital is a 25-bed critical access facility that provides health care for more than 30,000 residents living in Somerset County â&#x20AC;&#x201D; its primary service area, which extends from Skowhegan to the Canadian border. The hospital continues to grow and add services to meet the needs of its population.

LAB MANAGER Redington Fairview General Hospital is seeking a full-time Laboratory Manager to direct the day-to-day operations of our CAP accredited clinical laboratory. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree with a clinical laboratory focus, six to eight years related experience with three to five years of proven leadership in a supervisory or managerial capacity. The Laboratory Manager supervises the daily operations of the laboratory including workflow volume, staffing, equipment performance and trouble shooting, performance improvement, quality control, point of care and outreach programs, while insuring that activities of the department operate in a manner consistent with our mission The successful candidate will have good personnel management skills and have an excellent grasp of every phase of laboratory testing and an awareness of emerging technologies. Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and AABB requirements is a must. Ability to interact with physicians, nurses, outreach clients and vendors is expected.

RN, OPERATING ROOM RFGH has an opening in our Operating Room. Applicant must be an RN with previous scrub experience, or a CST (Certified Surgical Tech). This is 35 hours per week (5 Days), plus availability to share in the call rotation schedule. Full benefits offered. â&#x20AC;˘ Previous OR experience required. â&#x20AC;˘ Current BLS certification required. â&#x20AC;˘ ACLS certification required for RN position.

For more information about these and other job opportunities at Redington-Fairview General Hospital, please visit our Web site.

WWW.RFGH.NET Apply in person or mail, email or fax your resume to: Redington-Fairview General Hospital 46 Fairview Avenue, P.O. Box 468, Skowhegan, ME 04976 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: 207-474-7004 Email: wbrooks@rfgh.net WE ARE AN EQUAL OP PORTU N IT Y EM P LOYER.

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January 24â&#x20AC;&#x201C;February 6, 2011

General

Local Jobs. Local Candidates.

Field Services Representative Full-Time The Circulation department has an opening for a Field Service Representative assisting with the delivery of our publication. Hours range from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. and will include weekends and holidays. Scheduled days off include Wednesday and Thursday.

Now Hiring!

Successful applicant should: Live locally, have a clean driving record, be a team player and be reliable and dependable. Have reliable transportation, ability to climb stairs and knowledge of Lewiston/Auburn and surrounding towns.

Managers Excellent salary and bonus program, paid vacations, sick time, 401(k) program, life insurance, and health and dental insurance available.

We offer: Steady year-round employment and monthly performance bonuses.

Assistant Managers If you are interested in working for a dynamic publishing company with a comprehensive benefits package, please apply in person to:

Further or begin your career. Call our recruiting hotline:

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Next Classifieds Deadline: 5pm, February 3, 2011

Job Fairs

Education

Skowhegan CareerCenter Job Fair Monday, January 31, 2011 11am-2 pm Skowhegan CareerCenter, 98 North Avenue, Ste. 20, Skowhegan, ME 04976

Lewiston CareerCenter Job Fair

www.MaineCareerCenter.com

As low as

Competitive wages, flexible hours, and growth opportunities.

Human Services

Are You Struggling to be Noticed? Don’t Know Where to Begin?

The University of New England and Work It Up’s NEW ERA Management Training Program can help:

• High Impact Courses • Internationally Recognized Certification • Internships • Job Search Coaching Courses are held at UNE’s Portland Campus.

Exhibitors Include: ACS • Adecco • Lee Auto Mall Lowes • Women Unlimited LL Bean • Home Depot Insphere Insurance Solutions JobsInME.com And More!

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Or fill out an application at one of our gas stations/ convenience stores.

MASSACHUSETTS: Billerica Danvers Malden Manchester South Bellingham Woburn Worcester

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Thursday, March 10, 2011 9 am- noon Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, ME 04240

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Exhibitors Include: Cianbro • T-Mobile HealthReach • Care & Comfort Granite Bay • Wal-Mart New Balance And More!

Excellent wages, paid vacations, sick time, 401(k) program, life insurance, and health and dental insurance available. Outstanding opportunities for advancement!

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Derry Durham Exeter Portsmouth Raymond Stratham

Spurwink Services – Brunswick

Direct Care Staff Needed!!! Full-Time positions currently available in Brunswick for Direct Care and Awake Night Staff. For more information and to apply, please visit

www.spurwink.org/career EOE Home Care for Maine has openings throughout Maine for

PERSONAL SUPPORT SPECIALISTS Day, Evening and Weekend shifts. Free PSS Certification. Call 1-800-639-3084 or apply online at www.HomeCareForME.org

Skilled Trades

Workshops

HVAC Mechanic Biddeford, ME • $20-26/Hourly Licensed HVAC Service Technician. Maine Oil burner license required-journeyman minimum, masters with gas and universal refrigerant certification preferred. Installation and repair work in the York and Cumberland County area, residential, commercial, and industrial. Geothermal technology work. Trade experience and trade licenses required. Clean driving record. Must be available to be part of the on-call rotation. Contact: Joyce Haley, 539 Elm Street Biddeford, ME 04005 Email: jhaley@haleysmetal.com T: 207-284-8571 F: 207-284-9597 www.haleysmetal.com Pamco Shoe Machinery Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced mechanical technician, with a background in rebuilding engines.

For more information visit http://csauth.enu.edu/wchp/cpe/pm Call 207-221-4343 to register.

Mechanical Technician Need to find workers? Furthest reaching publication. In Print • Online • In Person

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High level of mechanical aptitude is required. Competitive pay rate, with benefits.

Please email your resume to mike@pamcomachinery.com, or drop off at 35 Beech St. Lewiston, ME.

Goodwill Workforce Solutions, the Bath CareerCenter and Women Work & Community, partnered workforce development agencies, are offering a series of career development workshops. All workshops are free and open to the general public. Career Directions Wednesday, February 2nd 9am–3pm Bath CareerCenter 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, Maine (207) 442-0300 to sign-up Resume and Cover Letter Wednesday, February 9 9 am to noon Bath CareerCenter 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, Maine (207) 442-0300 to sign up Coastal Career Network (CCN) Tuesday, February 15 1 to 3 pm Workforce Solution Center-BRAC Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine (207) 373-0754 to sign up *The Maine Department of Labor provides Equal Opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Look Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hiring NOW! AAA Northern New England is a member service organization affiliated with the national AAA network. With eighteen offices across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re united by a common mission and common values of excellent member service. AAA NNE offers their members a wide range of products and services. These include insurance, financial, travel, automotive, roadside assistance and member discounts. Their multiple business lines give them a foundation as a financially strong and stable organization that can endure rapidly changing trends, an important factor to consider for career growth in a challenging economy. AAA Northern New England provides legendary service to over 850,000 loyal members. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a person of high integrity and are customer service oriented, they invite you to learn more about what they have to offer and how you can make a difference with their members. AAA NNE has two info sessions coming up in February for Direct Sales Opportunities. We asked them a few questions to help give jobseekers an insight on what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like working for such a well-respected company, and to provide some insight into what attendees can expect at their info sessions. Employment Times: What does it take to be successful at Direct Insurance Sales for AAA? What are you looking for in a candidate? AAA NNE: We find that prior sales experience and the ability to multi-task, both of which may come from a wide variety of experiences, are key factors to being successful in Direct Insurance Sales. In addition, having both a customer focus and sales focus are important skills because AAA is a member-based organization. Individuals with these skills, combined with a demonstrated positive attitude and problem-solving way of thinking will be most successful in our Direct Insurance Sales team. Essentially, we are looking for people who will be equally committed to our mission, which is to exceed our membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expectations through valuable products and legendary service. ET: Can you tell us a little about what jobseekers can expect at your upcoming info sessions? AAA NNE: Yes; we begin with an overview of our organization and how www.MyJobWave.com

our insurance products fit naturally into the reason AAA exists: to protect members at home and on the road and to provide them with peace of mind. We review the advantages of being an employee of AAA, which includes a full suite of employee benefits as well as rewards specific to our insurance unit. One of the benefits we believe differentiates us as an employer is our commitment to employee training. This commitment is especially true for our insurance sales team, which benefits from an extensive, fully employer-paid training program. Another attractive benefit we describe during the info session is that a career at AAA can begin in sales and lead to many opportunities, both here in Northern New England and in our other markets, which span the country. ET: How can jobseekers prepare themselves for attending your info session or for applying at AAA NNE in general for that matter? AAA NNE: We highly recommend being familiar with our organization through our website, www.AAA.com. We also suggest, if possible, visiting a AAA branch and speaking to friends and family who may be AAA members. Finally, we ask that you come to the info session with a current resume and prepared to discuss with our Recruiting and Insurance management staff why a sales career is the right job for you! ET: What unique or non-traditional perks would you say comes for working with AAA Northern New England? AAA NNE: AAA Insurance is one of the growing businesses in southern Maine, and with that success we can offer unique benefits for our employees, including a free AAA Plus membership, and travel and insurance discounts. The Direct Insurance Sales team is also located on Marginal Way in Portland, which offers easy access to many of the emerging amenities available to Bayside area businesses. For more AAA NNE job openings and to discover the many exciting career opportunities available, visit www.AAA.com or MyJobWave.com. For more info, call, click or visit at the contact in their ad!

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INSURANCE SALES Company paid training and licensing!

Direct Sales Opportunities Wednesday, February 2 Session One, 5:30 p.m. Session Two, 6:30 p.m.

Location: AAA 68 Marginal Way, 1st Floor Portland, ME

Prospect and sell through inbound and outbound calls, online and direct mail leads. Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to these sessions?

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HARTT

Come be a team player with the largest #1 carrier in New England

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC. Setting the Service Standard Since 1948

New Seats are Here! 2010 tractors straight from the factory. More on the way! TA K E Y O U R S E AT A N D E A R N $ 1 , 0 0 0 W E E K LY

CDL-A DRIVERS • Local, Full-Time, Day & Night

• Regional Dry Van

• Paid vacations • Weekly settlements with direct deposit available • Holiday pay after 90 days • Company matched Medical Insurance available after 30 days • Dental Insurance available after 30 days • Free $25,000 Life Insurance after 30 days • 401(k) • Year round employment • Referral Bonus

Hartt Transportation offers many other benefits and courtesies to employees. If you are at least 21 years old, have a clean CDL driving record with at least 1 year OTR experience, tanker endorsement, and are ready to give yourself and your family the stability you all deserve, then we encourage you to apply today in person or fax/mail your resume. CDL-A DRIVERS CONTACT: Rick Parisien, Scott Grant, Human Resources Director Driver Recruitment 1-800-341-1586 207-689-2076 1-877-689-1084262 1591 Hotel Road Bomarc Road Auburn, ME 04210 Bangor, ME 04401 Fax: 207-689-2078 Fax: 207-945-5193 Cell: 207-735-5402 Email: offhr@hartt-trans.com

OWNER OPERATORS

OWNER OPERATORS & BROKERAGE CONTACT: Bangor Corporate Office Auburn, ME Office 1-800-341-1586 1-866-500-9645 Fax: 207-455-5819 Fax: 207-689-2084 Cell: 207-974-8819 Cell: 207-852-8950 Email: Email: aaron@hartt-trans.com rmarquis@hartt-trans.com

• Health Insurance after 30 days

• Fuel & Toll Discounts • Average 2,800-3,200 Miles a week • All miles paid

Our services handle freight within the 48 states and Canada providing dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated freight. We have a tremendous and loyal customer base that provides excellent paying freight to desirable lanes. Hartt Transportation Systems, Inc. assists in filing the proper paperwork to make you an Independent Contractor.

• Weekly settlements

• Dental Insurance available after 30 days • Referral Bonus • Year Round employment • Sliding weekly fuel surcharge

Applicants please reference Job

BROKERAGE

With more than 1,700 trailers in our fleet, Hartt offers loads that can either be loaded on your trailer or ours. Payment will be sent on all loads in less than a week after we receive your paperwork. Call or email now and start your future with one of the top East Coast carriers today.

Code “ET” when applying • www.hartt-trans.com

ONLINE.... about you that gets caught in the web, there are some steps that can be taken that will anchor your message of core professionalism that can optimize ahead of any weak or worse material that may be out there. The target outcome is simple — to have an online profile that displays your value and talent. The place to start, however, is with a document that may never make it to the Internet and that is your resume. If this is well written it should be economically and succinctly capturing your value proposition with supporting competencies, achievements, skills both hard and soft, education and training, and any other information highlighting your qualifications. With this foundation in place the professional is ready to communicate a self-appraisal with a variety of online means. Here are five recommended ways in order to accomplish this: 1. LinkedIn: With 85+ million users and growing this is the strongest place to establish your presence. The profile components are designed to give you a well rounded professional look and it is easily updateable. You control the message entirely and it should mirror the value as described in your resume. There is the added advantage of linking to a wide network of colleagues, associates, and groups that increase your exposure and intellectual capital. 2. Twitter: This microblogging service is a great way to build your reputation through sharing relatively frequent commentary on

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industry insights and promotion of web-based content. It’s simple to use and once you learn about the hashtag (#) and at (@) communities you can target your messages to people who care about what you have to offer. 3. Your Own Website: Controlling your image in a positive and creative way can be done by having your own site designed by yourself or by one of the gazillion boutique webmasters that are around. Here you can write a profile; add pictures; link to other relevant sites or blogs; post a video of yourself talking about what you do, which can be recorded using your webcam or by a friend with a digital camera; include an audio podcast, and post your own blog. 4. Blogging: A wonderful self-promotion technique is to share your professional expertise. Doing so projects knowledge, experience, confidence, and legitimacy. Including your blog as part of your website by using a sophisticated blogging tool such as Wordpress eases the process. Blogging takes commitment. Keep posts often and current to get the most impact. 5. Security Settings: With any social media website that you purposefully begin and maintain, it’s very important to manage the content that will be seen by visitors. The boundary between your online social and professional presentations can become blurred. Two steps to take to make sure that there isn’t confusion about who you really are is to be prudent about what content you post and to learn about and use the privacy settings that come with these sites.

Taking these five steps will position you well for managing your online profile. Remember that your value proposition is the theme that ties all of these tactics together. Be consistent in communicating what great things you offer and be prepared for the career benefits this effort will yield.

About the Author: Bill Ryan is owner of Ryan Career Services LLC, Concord, NH, www.ryancareerservices.com. He can be reached at 603.724.2289 or bill@ryancareerservices.com.

Do you want to work for a company that has steadily grown and expanded its business?

If so, you need to check out Titan Machine Products!

CNC Machinists–Mills 2ND SHIFT AND WEEKEND POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Put your top-notch machining skills to work for a company that: • Has grown its business steadily over the past 10 years with a diverse customer base, WITH NO LAYOFFS. • Gives you the opportunity to put your skills to work on the latest equipment on products requiring a high level of precision. • Offers four, 10-hour days with plenty of opportunity for overtime. GREAT PAY AND BENEFITS • 100% employer paid employee health insurance • Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance • Employer paid life insurance • 401(k) plan with employer contribution • Paid holidays and vacation • Ongoing training

Qualified applicants should submit a resume to: hr@titanmachineproducts.com Titan Machine Products, Inc., 600 County Road, Westbrook, ME 04092

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Education and Career Services 7

Environmental Career Fair 2011

at Unity College

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 • 10am–2pm • Unity College Gymnasium

Participating Organizations:

• Acadia National Park • Acadia National Park Fire Management • Appalachian Mountain Club • Audubon Nature Institute • Avian Haven • Bartlett Tree Experts • Baxter State Park Authority • Belgrade Regional Conservation Corps • BioDiversity Research Institute • Camp Capella • Camp Susan Curtis • Chewonki Foundation • Hart-to-Hart Farm • Jobs for Maine's Graduates • Kieve-Wavus Education, Inc. • Loki Clan Wolf Refuge • Maine Army National Guard • Maine Buereau of Parks and Land, South • Maine Conservation Corps • Maine Department of Marine Resources • Maine Forest Service