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on your way to the interview is to have to pump gas in your dress clothes because you didn’t realize your tank was on empty. Then you run the risk of spilling fuel on yourself or simply smelling like gasoline. Drive Up: If it is local, take a couple “test drives” of the route to the interview. In order to determine the proper departure time for interview day, time the trip door to door, adding in time for additional traffic. If it isn’t a local interview, print out online directions and an alternate route or invest in a GPS. Traveling the route in advance will also serve to create a sense of control and familiarity on the big day by removing two unknowns from the event: directions and time. Print Up: I realize your interviewer should already have your resume on file but you
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Regional Spring Job Fair Tuesday, April 12, 10am–1pm Salisbury Pavilion (Blue Ocean Music Hall) Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts For more information visit www.valleyworks.cc Attending Companies: • Aerotek • American Resource Staffing • CoWorx Staffing • Freedom Fertility • Harbor Schools/Easter Seals • Hesser College • Home Depot • Kelly Services • Magellan Aerospace • National Employment
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Tips for job seekers: Zero in, rev up, stay positive (MCT) – These days, if you’re not looking for a job yourself, you know someone who is. Beyond the blur of statistical studies, the fact remains: Plenty of folks still need a job. To gather up some job-hunting techniques, we talked this week with several career experts. From revving up a resume to smarter social networking, here’s their advice: HOW TO ZERO IN: Job placement experts like Curt Cetraro, CEO of ConnectPoint Search Group in Sacramento, say they continually meet people “who are still baffled about why they’re not getting calls back” from employers with job openings. In many cases, it’s because job seekers don’t focus enough on who they are and what they want. “They’re presenting themselves in a very generic fashion ... to companies that want very specific individuals.” Instead, identify the specific industry, company or position you’re passionate about. Do the research: Look up the company, the types of jobs and how you would fit in or add value. Read trade publications, attend business mixers, join the professional associations. Tap your networks of friends or business acquaintances to seek out people you should ask for an informational interview. Don’t necessarily call the human resources office. Find the person closest to the top or the level of responsibility where you want to work.
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Show a sincere interest, not a can-you-dosomething-for-me attitude, Cetraro said. “Tell them, ‘I’m fascinated by your company. I'm exploring your industry. Could I have 20-30 minutes to talk about your business?’ That’s far better than saying, ‘I need a job. Do you have an opening?’ ” And when you show up, “you can’t be lukewarm. Show your interest, your understanding of their business and how you want to make a difference. That’s how you get a job today.” REV UP THE RESUME: With resumes, one is never enough. Have at least two or three, each targeted to specific jobs or career fields. Unless you’re a recent college grad, ditch the obligatory “career objective” or mission statement at the top. Career experts say it’s old-school. Customize your resume to key words in the job description, emphasizing your matching skills. If the job opening is for a “senior IT specialist,” for instance, those exact words should appear in the resume. AVOID INTERVIEW STUMBLES: It’s one of the most common questions – and biggest pitfalls – in a job interview: “Tell me about yourself.” “They don’t want to know about your kids or dogs,” said Laura Perez, CEO of Epiphany Coaching in Sacramento. “They want to know about your education, background, experience and expertise.”
Be observant. Look around the office for something that offers an instant connection with the interviewer. It could be a family photo, an award, a piece of sculpture. Commenting on his dog or her community award is “a great ice-breaker. It puts you and the interviewer at ease,” she said. GET OUT THE DOOR: Go to business mixers, professional meetings, chamber events: “Put on your best clothes and best attitude,” said Helen Scully, president of Scully Career Associates in Folsom, Calif. “Even if it costs some money, if you end up sitting next to someone who’s hiring, it’s better than sitting at home.” Have a business card printed with your name and current or desired title – business manager, health care adviser, etc. Include your cell phone, e-mail and LinkedIn address. When introduced, dwell on the future, not the past. “Say: ‘I’m here because I’m really interested in project management, specifically construction. What do you do?’ “ Scully said. “Talk about where you want to be, not where you were.” TAP YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK: Embrace your Facebook friends, LinkedIn contacts and Twitter followers. But don’t hit them up for jobs, said Maribeth Kuzmeski, president of a Chicago-based business marketing firm and author of five
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books. Instead, ask for names of those to contact in a company or industry where you want to work. MIND YOUR MANNERS: Everyone’s been warned about screening their Facebook pages for partying photos, compromising comments or inappropriate language. But there are other concerns, too. For instance, if a potential employer uses informal language in an e-mail, Facebook or Twitter message, don’t respond likewise. “It is never OK to use texting shorthand," such as “lol” (laugh out loud) or “ttyl” (talk to you later), with company contacts, Kuzmeski said. Your e-mail could easily be forwarded to a supervisor who might not find your communication skills amusing or professional. It’s a given that most employers will check you out online before ever meeting you face to face. Treat your LinkedIn account as a first reference; it’s where most employers head first. It should state your job ambitions in specific terms. To monitor your online image, set up a Google alert (www.google.com/alerts) to get an e-mail anytime your name pops up, Kuzmeski said. That way you won’t be surprised by something an interviewer spots about you online. Other suggestions: Create a blog on a topic you’re passionate about. Or join
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8th Annual Androscoggin County Job Fair Friday, April 8th 9am–2pm Central Maine Community College 1250 Turner Street, Auburn Exhibitors: • ACS, Inc. a Xerox Company • ADECCO • Androscoggin Bank • Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice • BeautiControl • Bisson • Building Solutions LLC • Central Maine Community College • Dr. Newton’s Naturals • Employment Times & MyJobWave.com • Geiger • Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch • Insphere Insurance Solutions • JobsInME.com • Kaplan University • Kelly Services, Inc • L.L.Bean
• Lewiston Maineiacs • Lewiston Public Schools • Liberty Mutual Group • Maine Public Broadcasting Network • MAS Home Care of Maine • Merrymeeting Behavioral Health Associates • New Balance Athletic Shoe • Pike Industries, Inc. • Prudential • Spring Meadows Golf Course • Support Solutions • Tambrands Inc., A Procter & Gamble Company • TD Bank • Tri-County Mental Health Services • U.S. Cellular
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The Chamber is once again teaming up with Central Maine Community College, Northeast Bank, Sun Journal, Gleason Radio Group, The Employment Times & MyJobWave.com, and JobsInME.com to sponsor the 8th Annual Androscoggin County Job Fair! This is a great opportunity for you to meet prospective employees.
ATTN EMPLOYERS: To reserve your place at the Job Fair, please visit www.AndroscogginCounty.com or call Jennifer Ziebart at the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce at 207-783-2249. Cost to exhibit is a low $120, which includes two lunches (additional lunches can be purchased at $10 each). If you would like to reserve electricity for your booth, the cost is a non-refundable $15. www.MyJobWave.com
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Don’t Don’t miss your Don oppor opportunity tunity to network with local and national employers. emplo oyyerrss.
Open to students, alumni and the general public. Location: York County Community College 112 College Drive, Wells, Maine
Exhibitors Include: • Alouette Beach Resort • Bald Mountain Camps • Bonney Staffing Center • FedEx Ground • Fiber Materials • Huntington Common • New York Life Insurance Co. • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard • United State Marine Corps • US Air Force • Waban Projects, Inc. • York Hospital And more!
Thursday, Ma Thursday, March arch 31 10 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. p Campus Centerr UNE Biddeford Campus | 11 1 Hills Beach Road
Exhibitors: • Becket Family of Services • Biddeford Recreation Department • Dr. Newtonʼs Naturals • Easter Seals Maine • EmploymentTimes/ MyJobWave.com • Fairpoint Communications • Fastenal • Friends Camp • JobsInME.Com • Key Bank • Maine Army National Guard • Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands • Maine Medical Center Dept. of Family Medicine • MAS Home Care of Maine • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Occupational Medical Consultants
• Portsmouth Regional Hospital • Preval Direct • Prudential Financial • Saco Parks & Recreation • SequelCare of Maine • Shalom House, Inc. • Social Security Administration • Susan Curtis Foundation • U.S. Army • University of New England • USM Army ROTC • W.B. Mason • Walgreens • Walmart • WGME • Woodfords Family Services • York Center for Wildlife
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Like everything else in life resumes are subject to fads. A few short years ago it was strongly suggested that all job seekers limit their resumes to one page, even if you’ve had extensive education and some really impressive positions along your career path. Today most interviewers will agree it is more important in how the resume flows than how long or short it is.
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The UMF Education Job Fair is one of the only education-specific fairs in Northern New England. This is a great opportunity to jump start your education job search. It is FREE to ALL job seekers! The fair will be held in the UMF Olsen Student Center, located on South Street in Farmington. The doors will open at 12:30 pm.
ADECCO USA INC Arbonne Bonney Staffing CareerCenter Century 21 Samia Realty Edward Jones Employment Times & MyJobWave.com FIBER MATERIALS, INC. Goodall Hospital Goodwill Workforce Solutions H&R Block Hampton Inn Helping Generations, Inc. Maine Staffing Group Manpower
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Helping a Friend or Family Member W ho has
By Val Walker
Lost a Job
The grief of losing a job is as real as any kind of grief. But to survive and move ahead, we often hide true feelings of grief underneath the brave face we wear for potential employers, colleagues, and even our friends and loved ones. We may not want family members to worry about us, or to be a burden to them. But in the midst of our challenges after losing our job, is it possible to be comforted and supported by others who reach out to us? Previously for several years, as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, I facilitated support groups for people who had lost jobs. Group participants shared with each other what had been helpful for them during their ordeal. They often spoke about certain friends or family members who not only helped them believe in their goals, but helped them believe in themselves. Their practical, honest wisdom about how people supported them through their grief and distress is summarized with the following six suggestions. Six Ways to “Be There” for Someone Who Has Lost a Job 1. We can offer to listen, and allow the person to speak freely about their experience
Val Walker is the author of The Art of Comforting: What to Say and Do for People in Distress (Penguin 2010). A grief educator and writer, her work has appeared in Good Housekeeping Magazine, Whole Living Magazine, AARP Bulletin, and Belief Net.
2. We can offer to brainstorm with them to explore ideas and strategies. This helps the person “think out loud” and problem-solve. We could offer our advice, but after the person has asked for our input or suggestions. We can offer to be a “reality check” to weigh in on their plans, once they have had time to think things through. 3. We can be a companion for social and leisure activities. People who have lost jobs often appreciate having someone’s company, if only to help distract them from their worries. Watching a favorite TV show together, playing with their dog, going for a walk, or having coffee and a bagel—all can reassure them that we like them as a person, just to be with them, especially if they feel down on their self-esteem. 4. We can show our faith in their resilience and resourcefulness. We might say, “I’ve seen you land on your feet a few times.” Or, “I believe in you.” We can spot the ways they are coping, and tell them what we notice as they work hard to compete in a tough job market. “So you completed five applications yesterday?” (Of course, this means we need to be genuine when we say these things.)
• by being fully present, and not being distracted and multitasking (not texting)
5. We can offer our assistance. We can help out, even with small acts of caring. Could your friend use your help with child care so she could go to a job interview? Could your cousin come over for your home-cooked lasagna? Could you suggest some good contacts or connections to help someone locate possible employers? Could your resume guidebook that you used successfully come in handy for someone? Could someone borrow that lovely jacket for their interview?
• by being patient, and not rushing them to “get to the point” or “get over it”
6. We can avoid clichés, and speak empathetically when we offer our comfort.
• by openly acknowledging their loss of a job, “I am so sorry to hear…” • by keeping an open mind and being empathic • by following their lead as they talk, not instantly giving advice, and not trying to “fix it”
Here are some examples of what we can say that is helpful, and what is not so helpful. Less Helpful
More Helpful
“ You aren’t the only one going through tough times.”
“I am so sad to hear you lost your job.”
“It could be worse—other people have it harder than you.”
“It sounds like this is really hard.”
“Buck up—be strong.”
“ You already had enough on your plate.”
“ You need to stay positive.”
“It’s amazing to see you smile with all you are coping with.”
“ You better hurry up and find a job.”
“This might take time.”
“ You shouldn’t be so angry.”
“I believe in you—you usually land on your feet.”
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TIPS........ online chats on websites of companies where you’d like to work. Just be sure your comments are intelligent, not inflammatory. STAYING PUMPED UP: It’s hard to not feel rejected and dejected if you’ve spent months looking for work. How to stay upbeat? “Don’t believe everything you see, read or hear,� Perez said. “Do your own research. ... Make your own conclusions. “Challenge the assumptions that there are no jobs or ‘they’re not going to hire me.’ � Start every day with a to-do schedule. Get dressed and out of your PJs. Volunteer. Be involved in activities that put you alongside people who might be helpful. Avoid staying too long with networking groups of fellow job seekers. While they can be extremely helpful in sharing jobsearch strategies and boosting morale, don’t become stuck there, say career experts. And if “you’ve been rejected for months, get objective advice about what is causing you to not get a job,� Scully said.
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Is it skills, appearance, attitude? Make the changes. “Be willing to learn something you find intimidating, like Excel spreadsheets or computer training,� she said. Ultimately, say job-placement experts, it’s about targeting your search. The way you’re going to get a job today is not “by throwing fishing poles in a body of water and hoping something bites,� Cetraro said. Instead, he says, it’s more like fly-fishing, casting your line exactly where you want to land. You may not catch something on the first try, but odds are you'll eventually reel in a good one. ___
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Tasks involve: loading, unloading, operating, monitoring, & minor mechanical maintenance of various high pressure/high temp. processing equipment. Lift up to 50 lbs, climb a ladder and wear a respirator. Required to comply with the OSHA facial hair regulations. Apply in person to take math test.
PROCESS ENGINEER Provide technical support for densification processing, machining, scheduling, production/engineering review meetings, equipment enhancement studies. 2 to 4 years experience in either manufacturing, development, or project engineering a plus; B.S. Degree (Engineering discipline) required. Required to comply with the OSHA facial hair regulations.
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AHCH offers a unique opportunity to either experienced homecare nurses or acute care RNs who would like to experience the most gratifying form of nursing there is. We need a few people to assist in covering patient needs while our staff take well-deserved vacations. We will offer 2 paid days off to someone committing to 5 days a week, and 1 paid day off to someone committing to part-time (24 or 32 hrs). This (these) day(s) will be taken sometime during the three month period. Will be part of the weekend rotations. You must be able to attend a week long Orientation beginning May 9th in the Lewiston, ME office. There will also be 1-2 more days later in June. You must be available to work from May 9–September 8.
Per-Diem RNs ALL Offices Looking for RNs to work per-diem all year long. Will be part of the weekend & holiday rotations and get paid Per Visit. Requirements for all positions: • 1-2 years of recent acute care, med/surg experience • Current RN license in the state of Maine • CPR Card (Must be Healthcare Provider • Driver’s license and a reliable vehicle If interested and you meet the qualifications, please stop in any office for an application or request one at AHCH.ORG. Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice ATTN: EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240 1-800-482-7412 or 795-9416
Few gains seen in weak teen job market (CHICAGO) – The massive budget deficits that are crippling federal, state and local government agencies across the country are expected to have a negative impact on the employment prospects for teenagers this summer, according to global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. In its annual teen summer employment outlook released March 17, the firm projects that summer hiring among teenagers is likely to see little improvement from last year’s historic lows. Last year, teen job seekers experienced the weakest summer job market in decades. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that from May through July employment among 16- to 19-year-olds increased by just 960,000 jobs. That was down 17.5 percent from 2009, when teen employment grew by 1,163,000. The 960,000 summer jobs filled by teens represents the lowest level of summer hiring since 1949, when teen employment increased by 932,000 during the summer months. Additionally, government statistics reveal that the 5,290,000 16- to 19-yearolds employed last July is the lowest July total since 1959. In contrast, employers hired more than 1.7 million teenagers during the summer of 2006, bringing total employment for this age group to 7,494,000 in July, which historically represents the annual peak of teen employment. “Any teen hiring gains achieved in the
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slowly improving private sector could be offset by losses in the public sector, where teenagers often find summer employment as camp counselors, lifeguards, office assistants, laborers and clerks,” said John A. Challenger, chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray & Christmas. “If gasoline prices continue to rise, typical
“The key to success for teen job seekers will be an aggressive approach to the job search.” private-sector teen employers, such as amusement parks, hotels and resorts, landscapers and other businesses that suffer when energy costs increase, could also cut back seasonal hiring plans. However, teenagers should not consider the situation entirely hopeless,” he added. “Even at its worst, employment among teenagers experienced a net gain of nearly 1,000,000 jobs last year. But, in the current environment it will be more important than ever for teens to begin their summer job searches early,” advised Challenger. As of February, total teen employment stood at 3,974,000, 4.0 percent lower from 4,139,000 a year ago. The February total was down 30 percent from 2006, when February employment among teenagers reached its most recent peak of 5,700,000.
The historic peak for teen employment was achieved in July 1978, when 10,033,000 16to 19-year-olds were working. “Competition for jobs will be significant. Young job seekers will not only compete with other teenagers, but in certain types of jobs like retail and food service, they may compete with recent college graduates or older workers who need to supplement retirement income. Home Depot recently announced that it would hire 60,000 seasonal workers for the summer months, and while some of those will be teenagers, many of the jobs will undoubtedly go to older, more experienced retail and homeimprovement workers,” said Challenger. “The key to success for teen job seekers will be an aggressive approach to the job search. Today’s tech-savvy teenagers are apt to conduct 90 percent of their job search on the Internet and submit applications online. However, nothing beats actually walking into a business, introducing yourself to the manager and asking about job opportunities. The personal touch sets the groundwork in building a rapport that will separate you from electronic candidates,” he said. “By getting out from behind the computer, young job seekers may also find opportunities that don’t exist in the digital realm. Many mom-and-pop stores do not advertise job openings on the Internet. Nor do families looking for babysitters, lawnmowers or housecleaners. Some of the best opportunities this year may be for the odd-jobs entrepreneur.
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“Many families are eliminating monthly expenses such as lawn care and home cleaning. However, these tasks still need to be completed and families, while strapped for cash, are no less strapped for time. A teenager who can provide these services at a fraction of what professional services charge may be able to drum up enough business to earn a steady income. “Teenagers won’t find these opportunities in the classified ads or on the Internet; they will have to go out and sell their services to their neighbors,” said Challenger. “Use your parents, friends and your friends’ parents as sources for job leads. Try to meet with hiring managers face-to-face, as opposed to simply dropping off a completed application form with a random clerk at the sales counter,” he added. “Newspapers, both print and online, are also a good source for job leads. The classified ad section will contain some help wanted advertisements, but do not forget to read the local and business news sections, where you might find stories about new local businesses or ones that are struggling to find workers. “Most importantly, do not get frustrated by failure. Many teens give up after applying to 10 or 12 jobs, concluding that ‘no one is hiring teens this summer.’ Chances are good that there are more than 10 or 12 employers in your city or town, so it is necessary to cast a wider net. There are many summer job opportunities outside the confines of the local mall,” noted Challenger.
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Staying positive can be hard in today's world, but here's one small way to work a little positivity in your daily routine. Each day, before you sit down to work, grab a small piece of paper and write a nice thought down about someone you work with. Later, when you see that person, work your positive thought into your conversation. It's a small way of making the world just a little nicer, and it just takes a minute to plan and a short time to deliver.
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Your resume should speak for itself; to tread the same ground in a cover letter is time-consuming and pointless. Instead, detail a particular achievement or relevant experience you have had that may not be listed on your resume, such as community service experiences, committee or volunteer work, and personal interests that relate to the position but have a smaller place on your resume.
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Get Up: Get up early, exercise to get the endorphins flowing and decide it is going to be a great day. Double check your alarm clock has backup batteries and is set correctly. Power Up: Eat a healthy meal before the interview. Research shows there is a mood and food link. Putting nutritious food in your tank will put you in a better mood and fuel better performance. Skip the double latte, reach for juice or water instead. You’ll be anxious enough on interview day; don’t add to it with caffeine. Dress Up: Dress in conservative, professional business attire and if your budget allows, have your outfit drycleaned. Remember a smile is part of dressing up and it is the least expensive and best part of your wardrobe. The job interview is a “no cologne zone�. Not even a little bit because your subtle could be someone else’s offensive. Hang Up: Turn off your cell phone before heading into the interview. Better yet, leave it in the car. While this may seem like I’m restating the obvious, many of my clients have commented to me that candidates’ cell phones often ring in the middle of interviews. If you’re fused at the hip with your phone and insist on bringing it, double check that it is off and on lock down in your briefcase. Wind Up: Your watch, that is. In other words, be on time. Being early is on time, on time is late and late will not get you
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Rest Up: Get a good night’s sleep the night before the interview. Sleep experts will tell you the typical adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep nightly to function at optimal performance.
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should bring additional copies of your resume and reference list. You may need to share these with other interviewers during your visit. Additionally, it shows them you come prepared and pay attention to details.
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hired. Arriving ten to fifteen minutes in advance of your appointment time is a good guideline. Show Up: Research indicates lasting first impressions are formed in the first five to seven seconds. What kind of first impression are you making with how your show up? Are you catching their eye in a positive or a negative way? (Checklist: Smile, firm handshake, articulate greeting by name, eye contact) Write Up: Nothing says unprepared quite like a candidate asking to borrow a pen to take notes. You’d also be surprised how few people bring a notepad to their interview. Taking notes is part of managing “second impressions�. While it may seem like a little thing, little things make a big difference. Taking notes indicates to the interview that they have your undivided attention. It also allows you to jot down important things to follow up on after the interview and shows you’re a prepared, detail-oriented worker. Straight Up: When standing, stand up straight. When seated, sit up straight. When doing either one, be sure to look up straight. Good posture and eye contact are two keys to effective communication. Slouching and looking down indicate a lack of confidence. Follow Up: Prompt, professional follow up to any questions left unanswered or additional information requested by the interviewer is a must. Think of this as the final impression you get to make before their decision is rendered. A follow up thank you letter should go in the mail that night. Why the same day service? Details of the interview are still fresh in your head and more importantly prompt follow up demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and shows you want the job. Why snail mail? Email is impersonal and a clear, concise typed or handwritten letter is going the extra mile with a
$9 - 9.50 an hour while training. Then move to our Activity Based Compensation plan where you are rewarded for your performance! Scheduling requirements include afternoon/evening hours and usually a shift on the weekend. Speak To One Of Our Recruiters Today! Kevin LaPointe - 207.344.0566 Erika Small - 207.344.0555 Job Fair Tuesday, March 29th from 10 am - 1 pm (DVW $YHQXH 6XLWH ‡ /HZLVWRQ 0( ‡ Prepare for an interview ‡ Dress professionally ‡ Bring a current copy of your resume ‡ Must have one year call center experience Recruiters will be available to answer your questions. Apply online at www.acs-inc.com/careers.aspx Bilingual Spanish/English needed. EOE/AA
personal touch. If all the other candidates sent the interviewer a follow up email and you sent a personal letter you will elevate and separate yourself from the pack. If you successfully do these things you will greatly increase your chances of getting them to “offer up� (the position to you). Be your best and best of luck!
About the Author: John Brubaker is a performance consultant, speaker and author of the forthcoming book, “Overtime Victory: Success Strategies From the Locker Room to the Board Room.� He can be reached at www.coachbru.com or 207-576-9853.
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Goodwill Workforce Solutions to Host Spring Economic Forum BRUNSWICK, Maine – Goodwill Workforce Solutions is hosting a spring economic forum, ‘Put some Spring into your Business,’ for businesses and employers in the Midcoast region. Businesses are invited to learn about the wide range of practical and financial assistance available to them. The event will take place Thursday, April 14, from 10 am to noon at the Goodwill Workforce Solutions office located at the Naval Air Station in Brunswick. The forum is free and open to the public. www.MyJobWave.com
Goodwill Workforce Solutions, as well as Midcoast Council of Governments, Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Coastal Enterprises Inc., Maine Small Business Development Centers, Midcoast Economic Development District, Women Work & Community, and the Maine Department of Labor, will present information on assistance available to businesses. Employers will learn about opportunities in business growth, development and hiring employees. Kristine Schuman, Goodwill
Workforce Solutions Manager, noted that the goal of the forum is to share information. “Our goal is to make employers and local businesses aware of the many opportunities available. We are here to offer guidance and assistance as businesses work to expand and grow in the recovering economy.” Attendees will learn: Details about grants and loans to bridge gaps in traditional financing; Economic assistance for business expansion; Cash help with the cost of training workers; Tax credits for hiring veterans and
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others; How to get help with federal contracts; & Business planning and other advice. The Goodwill Workforce Solutions office can be reached through the main gate of the air station, off Route 24 at Cooks Corner. The parking lot is the third turn on the left (unmarked) after the main gate, and the office is on the left of the parking lot, Building 150. Guests will need to show a picture ID at the main gate.
March 21 – April 3, 2011
If you’re interested in growing and learning, and are the type of person who continually educates yourself on trends and technology we encourage you to apply!
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Web Developer Sun Media Group • Full-Time, Lewiston, Maine The web department is looking for an in house web developer to join our small team to help design, test, develop and deploy web products for a solid, progressive, media company with a long and stable history. With us you'll continually learn and develop your skills, and be rewarded for your initiative and hard work.
Technical Skill Requirements: • Object-oriented PHP, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, MySQL, Unix command line, version control software (such as SVN/git) and basic photo editing.
Web Programmer Celsius Technology Group • Full-Time, Falmouth, Maine We’re looking for an in-house PHP/Drupal developer to lead development on solutions for newspapers, magazines, schools, non-profits, and government. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position located in Falmouth, Maine. Successful candidate will be required to work on site at the Falmouth location.
Technical Skill Requirements: • PHP5, Mysql, and Drupal. • Experience with Flex, AIR, and Javascript/Ajax a plus.
Join one of Maine’s major media families!
“The Acadia Hospital—Leading the Way in Psychiatric Care and Substance Abuse Treatment”
• Data Base Associate • HeIS Manager • RNs • Psych RN I • Psych RN II • Psych RN IV-C (PMHNPs) • Psych Techs (Inpatient Units) • Psych Techs One to One Service • RN or LPN • Social Workers To view all career opportunities or apply, go to:
Apply at www.MyJobWave.com Keyword search “Web Developer” or Web Programmer” Cover letter, resume and link to an online portfolio required when applying.
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Introducing:
Calling All Mental Health Professionals!
eCareer The US Postal Service has rolled out eCareer, which will bring state of the art technology to the Postal Service’s application process.
Come and be part of a team of staff with excellent benefits, ample paid time off and company paid training!
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Augusta & Waterville, ME Work with people who are recovering from mental illness and receive either residential or supported living services in the community of their choice. This professional direct care work includes providing support, assistance and training in areas of daily living, communication, socialization, recreation, management of behavior, educational approaches to mental rehabilitation and maintenance of health and safety. Minimum qualifications for this position are a high school diploma or GED; at least 18 years of age; ability to establish boundaries and interact effectively with people; experience with people with mental illness and/or MHRT I certification preferred, but not essential; a valid Maine drivers license and reliable transportation.
To find entry-level employment/examination opportunities, you may go to our new site at:
www.usps.com/employment • You may build your career profile • Apply for jobs • Search for positions Nationwide You may also find answers to job-related questions in the “Employment Requirements” section of the Postal Employment web page.
www.usps.com/employment Opportunities for Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont
To apply, please email resumé to Human Resources at bgabri@mocomaine.com
We encourage you to keep checking for opportunities in the Northern New England District as well as other cities/states. Thank you for your interest!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply
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