Summer 2012
Career Event
See pg. 8
Thursday, May 24th
4:00 - 7:00 pm
May 21–June 3, 2012 MyJobWave.com
Vol 1 Iss 15
YOUR
Senior Accountant Albin, Randall & Bennett is searching for a Senior Accountant to join our Portland, Maine office. But we’re searching for more than just a great accountant. We want to build our team of well-rounded business advisors. What does that mean for your career? It means that by joining our team, you’ll master traditional auditing, accounting and income tax services and learn in-depth knowledge about the businesses you serve.
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Our goal is to help you become a trusted business advisor. You’ll work with clients throughout the year, helping them to improve all aspects of their businesses. And you’ll be supported within a team-oriented working environment located in one of New England’s best cities. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree including the academic courses sufficient for certification as a CPA required as well as 2–5 years of experience in public accounting.
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Why your social media habits are just as important as what's on your resume
Benefits: Health insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, medical & dependent care plan, flexible work arrangements and reduced summer hours.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Email your cover letter and resume to kmorin@arbcpa.com
(ARA) – You may have spent hours making sure you are using just the right action verbs in your resume, and crafted the perfect cover letter to catch the attention of your future employer, but if you haven't spent the time to clean up what's on your Facebook page, all that work could be for naught. Not only do social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn allow you to connect and network as you search for a job, but they give you a platform to sell yourself – or shame yourself – to future employers.
Quotes “A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Today, making sure you are
can position yourself as an expert in
buttoned up on your social media
your field and connect yourself with
sites is as important as drafting a
others who may be able to help you
perfect resume and cover letter,"
get a job. On the negative side, an
says Phil Schmitt, a faculty member
offensive rant, racy photograph or
at Westwood College–Du Page
even an off-color item posted by one
who teaches a class on preparing
of your friends may give prospective
students for their job searches. "It is
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not uncommon for a prospective
another qualified candidate.
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Schmitt
page during the review process. I
complex
have even heard of employers
yourself through social networks
asking interviewees to pull up their
makes it necessary for colleges to
Facebook pages while in an
teach students the best methods for
interview."
using them. In his classes at
Your social media sites can be used
Westwood College, which offers
for good and evil when it comes to
both on-campus and online degree
job-seeking. On the good side, you
programs, social media training is
says
the
nature
increasingly of
marketing
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2 Sales & Customer Service
Account Executive – Online Lewiston, ME My Job Wave is seeking motivated candidates for this exciting career opportunity, selling and providing excellent customer service to our local online recruitment services to clients throughout Northern New England.
Benefits include: Health Benefits Retirement Plan Life Insurance Continuous Training Opportunities Career Advancement Free AAA Membership Travel and Entertainment discounts Insurance Premium reductions
Come see us at the Summer Career Event in Portland!
Direct Insurance Sales Portland Field Insurance Sales ME & NH Branches www.aaa.com/careers Fleet Drivers Southern Maine Seasonal Call Center positions Portland Member Service Counselor Augusta Travel Agent Augusta
Apply online anytime at:
Enter your zip code and click “Careers”. Search “Maine” jobs.
Job Scope • Effective communication skills • Business-to-business sales experience with the ability to work independently • Computer literate with experience using CRM software • High school diploma or GED; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred What’s unique about our services? • Large prospecting area with a majority of business in Maine and New Hampshire • Online memberships, pay-for-performance and/or Job Share Network products offer a variety of solutions to meet the client’s needs
Quotes
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.
Account Executives build and maintain strong relationships with customers over the phone, face-to-face, at business-to-business events, and online. This position will be responsible for a majority of monthly online revenue goals and a portion of weekly print goals.
• Maine-family owned and operated We Offer Base of $11-$13/hr. DOE plus bonuses up to 5% of personal sales; Mon–Fri 8-5p workweek; Health; Dental; Earned Time Off; EAP; and On-site fitness room.
Apply Online w/Cover Letter & Resume to: Vernon Sanders Law
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Make the Most of Attending a BY ANGELA M. HIGLEY
Job Fairs are excellent places to land jobs, because employers are there specifically to line up candidates for interviews, and some even interview and hire on-the-spot. While Job Fairs can be overwhelming with many people waiting to see the same employer, the pressure of on-the-spot interviewing, noise and sometimes confusion, they are often a great tool and a good way to meet company representatives face-to-face. Before you go, review some tips on participating, which will help make your Career Fair experience a positive one. Resumes Before the Job Fair, do a little research to find out how many companies are going to be on site. Plan to take enough resumes for all the companies you know you’re interested in, and at least one resume for every two companies that you’re not as interested in. While you may think that you are indifferent in a certain company, the display or a chat with a company representative may change your mind. Be sure that your resume is current and accurate. Have someone proofread them before you make copies! Typos and other errors can be considered sloppiness on your part and your resume quickly “screened out” because of it. Finally, don’t be afraid to distribute your resume to company representatives, that’s what you are there for! Prepare a “One-Minute Commercial” Your “One-Minute Commercial” should be a compilation, summarized, of your resume and cover letter. It should be a brief but descriptive statement about your abilities and skills as well as what you’re looking for in a new job. It is very much like your objective statement. First, illustrate the important details that support your qualifications for the position. This is your chance to let the company representative know why you are uniquely suited for the position you are seeking. Brevity, specificity and perhaps most importantly relativity are the keys!
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Emerson Chevrolet-Buick is looking for individuals for new and used car and truck sales. The ideal candidate would be selfmotivated, energetic, thorough, organized and understands the importance of customer satisfaction. Call 784-3503 and ask for John or Scott. We offer 401(k), medical/dental, paid vacations, paid holidays.
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Who Want to Make a Difference We’re Legacy Publishing, the creators of the award-winning child behavior program The Total Transformation and the revolutionary new premium parent education service Total Care. We’re still growing, and we need motivated salespeople who want to make great money and improve lives. Full-time sales positions with CFOFmUT "TL BCPVU PVS DPNQBOZ CPOVT QSPHSBN GPS BMM FNQMPZFFTÞ
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Jim DeWolfe, Executive Vice President of Sales
Stephen M. Costello, President
On
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Why your social media habits are just as important as what’s 1 on your resume
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Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.
Tim Sardano, Production Manager Design and Content – 207.689.2834
Ben Sullivan, Advertising Sales Associate
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LinkedIn profile to share your
training techniques like practice
experience and expertise, and post
Monday–Friday, 8:00am– 5:00pm
resume writing and mock interviews.
anything of interest that you may
CONTACT INFORMATION
Schmitt offers the following social
have authored on all your social
My Job Wave P.O. Box 4400, Lewiston, Maine 04243-4400 Tel: 207-786-4200 • 1-866-657-5444 Fax: 207-786-9211
media tips to give yourself the best
media profiles.
chance of getting the job you are
• Make connections. LinkedIn is
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• Audit all your social media
teachers and other professional
profiles to make sure there aren't
contacts. If you had a good
any posts or pictures you wouldn't
relationship with a teacher or former
want a potential employer to see.
coworker, ask him or her to write a
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Assume guilt by association – delete any offensive posts by your friends and hide them if they have a habit
of
posting
questionable
recommendation that you can post on your profile. Connect with those that you meet at job fairs or industry events.
content on your profiles. After you
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employers. Follow companies for
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company. Following the Twitter,
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base
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posted. profession.
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interesting articles you come across relating to your field demonstrates knowledge and passion. Use your
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companies
and
professional
organizations is also a great way to learn about job openings - and you can mention that you learned about the opening through social media to
show that you're adept at using these networks. "Some
may
lament
that
by
accessing your profiles, employers can dig farther into your personal life than you would like," says Schmitt. "But these platforms give you an unprecedented opportunity to market yourself to prospective employees and make connections to other professionals."
4 Healthcare & Human Services
Begin your new career today!
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Appropriate licensure by the State of Maine, one year of clinical experience, current CPR Certification (must be Healthcare Provider), and current Maine drivers license and reliable car, are all required.
For more information about these and other job opportunities at Redington-Fairview General Hospital, please visit our website at www.rfgh.net
If you are interested, please stop by or call for an application. Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice ATTN: EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240 795-9416 or 1-800-482-7412
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 Fax: 207-474-7004 • Email: wbrooks@rfgh.net
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Networking your way to opportunity By Deana Barcz We have been hearing about people who have been laid off from their jobs or choosing to change their careers. Who do you turn to when everyone you have known was at your previous job? Or what if you raised your children as a stay-at-home parent and now you are looking for a volunteer opportunity or are re-entering the workforce? Building Your Network When you are seeking an ideal situation for yourself, networking could be your answer. One of the best ways I know to find a "perfect fit" is through networking and growing your circle of friends. Networking is not just for sales people anymore. It is an extremely valuable "tool" to know how to do and to put effort into. Networking is defined as "an interconnected system of things or people; an extended group of people with similar interests or concerns who interact and remain in informal contact for mutual assistance or support". When you become clear about what you want and you have a
network of friends / associates to spread word through, it becomes easier to then get exactly what you want. By going outside of your usual routine, you will meet groups of new people and this is a valuable asset in life that you will always appreciate. Here are some tips to building your own successful network: 1. Focus Figure out where you want to focus your efforts. Do you want to work for a large corporation or a small business? Would you like to volunteer for an organization that focuses on education or nutrition? 2. Reach Out Make a list of the people you know right now. Send them an email or give them a call asking for suggestions. Perhaps they have contacts who may be helpful to you. Maybe they belong to an organization, such as the Chamber, and can bring you as a guest. Or they may have ideas on where to spend your time and who to meet. Many opportunities come from the people who are already in your
"circle". From there, you can grow your network. Within a short period of time, you can develop a large number of "leads" in your areas of interest. 3. Follow up Send a personal, handwritten thank you note to the new people you meet. It is so important to recognize the people who have helped you or may help you in the future. Not only will you stand out (regrettably, people forget to let others know how grateful they are and do not realize how this simple, "takes a few minutes" kind of effort means to the other person) and this will help that person remember you, keeping you in mind for new opportunities.
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amazing to think of what can happen to an entire community when we connect our friends to like-minded people they did not know before or to those who can help one another.
4. Stay Connected Once you find your ideal career / volunteer opportunity (and you will), keep your new network alive by checking in. Send an email, give a quick call, meet up for coffee. And remember to keep your network in mind in connecting them to their ideal opportunities and resources. It is
About the Author: Business owners, managers, and professionals have become more productive, more successful, and more fulfilled by working with award-winning Certified Business Coach, Deana Barcz. Article http://EzineArticles.com/7054991
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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.
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We are also hiring owner operators with MC Authority. Growing at a rapid pace, we are looking for owner operators to haul our equipment on a full-time basis in our flatbed and van divisions. Hartt advances 40% of all loads for tolls and fuel. We also offer a quick pay program free of charge and will pay the remainder of the invoices every Friday. 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.
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(ARA) – If you are a new graduate, a college degree is just the first step in the new direction your life will be taking. A new career, potentially a new community to live in and a bit of cash in your pocket to spend - there are a lot of changes happening. College graduates carry an average of $25,250 in student loan debt, according to The Project on Student Debt, by The Institute for College Access and Success. Compiled with this debt are the potential expenses of job searching, moving, a professional wardrobe and a new car or bus pass. But receiving that first paycheck and subsequent paychecks - can lead to bad financial management if not properly handled, says John Vaccaro, senior vice president from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). "New graduates should curb their
urge to spend freely their future goals to setbacks like credit spending beyond Vaccaro says.
and think about avoid financial card debt and their means,"
To help prevent new graduates from sinking deeper into the debt hole, and to look ahead to saving for retirement, Vaccaro has some financial planning tips to help grads get the most out of their new paychecks. • Develop a budget Almost half of Americans report they're living paycheck to paycheck, according to a 2011 CareerBuilder Survey. New graduates should create a budget, including all expenses from rent/house payments, to haircut costs and weekly groceries. Also include space for savings—if possible. Categorize each expense into a necessity category and a discretionary spending category,
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How to
Plan
a Career in
Chaos
By Bob Miglani
Bob Miglani writes about dealing with stress and anxiety by learning how to move forward in life on his blog called Embrace the Chaos. He is also the Author of “Treat Your Customers: Thirty Lessons on Service and Sales That I Learned at My Family's Dairy Queen Store”. Bob has over 20 years of experience in small business running the family Dairy Queen and over 19 years of experience in big business as an executive at a Fortune 500 Company. www.bobmigliani.com
Recently I had my 19 year anniversary working for a Fortune 500 company. Nineteen YEARS!!! I can't believe it. When I started, I never expected to stay as long as I have — by luck or by choice. It just turned out that way. And with all the uncertainty at work, chaos in the economy and unpredictability of life, I have no way of truly knowing if I will be at this company for another few years. But I think it might be time for me to do something different.
Did you ever feel like all the paths in front of you are all bad?
or deciding which path to go to next, you are unsure where it will lead you.
So, what do I do? Which train of life, which path should I take?
Speaking to Ben made me feel better. He told me of his experience with this start up business he and his business partner operate. They started a small company a few years ago and recently approached a potential big customer. Being skeptical at their business, this big customer asked them what they've accomplished to date. Slightly unsure, they scrambled to pull together a presentation that reflected their achievements since starting the business.
What I realize is that We have always lived in chaos and have been embracing it all along! It only appears orderly or connected when you look back.
As I think about the possible paths I can take, the uncertainty and unpredictability of the economy and trying to figure out a career stresses me out. I get anxiety just thinking about it. You can't count on anything anymore, much less "plan" a career. With so much career uncertainty, what always helps me think clearly is a conversation with a friend. So I sat with my friend Ben to catchup at a coffee shop outside Grand Central Station in New York City. I told him that I was thinking of a number of career paths. All of which SEEM no better than the one of sitting still. Path 1 has these advantages but it doesn't pay as well and who knows what will happen after the first year. Path 2 seems pretty good but will I really be satisfied? Path 3 is a big risk with a payoff years away...maybe. Path 4 is a radical shift and will require me to make a lot of sacrifices and should I be risking so much during a tough and an unpredictable economy when I have a mortgage to pay and a family to feed?
When they finished the presentation, they were pleasantly surprised because they had actually accomplished a lot...significantly more than they thought. They hadn't realized how much they actually achieved until they looked back and wrote it down. What I learned from speaking with Ben is that you can only connect the dots in your life looking back. That when you take a good hard look back at all the points in your life, all the choices you made, all the paths you took-it all makes perfect sense. And it usually works out! But when you're the midst of all the chaos of life
I met my wife by chance. I live where I live through random coincidence. I met my friends amidst chaos. I work where I work by a stroke of luck. Half way in my career, I was given what I thought was the worst job ever. Years later, it was the best thing that ever happened to me! So much of my life has brought me to my present moment by chaos, luck, chance and randomness. No path I took back then had a guaranteed outcome of success. No path was really all that secure. Or perfect. I believe that as I think about taking the next step in my career and my life, I don't need to over-analyze the possible consequences. Instead, what I need to do is to balance my overly logical, hyperactive mind with my intuitive mind and choose a path based as much on my gut, instinct, passion, personal interest and core beliefs. I have realized that if I am to feel less
stress and anxiety about career uncertainty, I need to accept that chaos and unpredictable events will lie on every path. No matter which road I take, it will be full of bumps, shocks and maybe even LUCK! And just maybe taking one of those paths will put me into what I call the "Sweet Spot" of Luck, Randomness and Chance! You have to be in it to win it!!! And maybe the guy who everyone says is 'lucky' will be me? Maybe the person everyone thinks has got a 'golden chance' might just be me. Why not? In a world full of chaos and unpredictability, anything is possible bad and good. But why not good? Why not awesome things? Why not success? Chaos favors those who embrace it! So, on the road full of chaos it does not matter which path I choose because there is no sure outcome of any path. All the dots will connect and everything WILL make sense in the end. What really matters most is that I stop staring at the lists of pros and cons and start walking!
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Continued from page 5 which will help highlight areas where expenses could be cut - if needed. For example, are payments for cable or satellite TV necessary, or could you survive with free local TV and a less expensive subscription for wireless or mail delivery movie rentals? Setting up a budget can help a new graduate determine if more money from a paycheck can be put into savings. • Look into work benefits The first job is a learning experience
for many in figuring out benefits and making them work. Recent graduates should take advantage of any employer offered retirement plans like 401(k)s as soon as they qualify. For younger new grads, the combination of time and potential for a retirement account to grow are powerful in planning for retirement down the road. Health, life and disability income insurance are also good benefit options to research. If your company doesn't offer these kinds of
benefits, consider coverage independently.
obtaining
term debt, like credit card purchases, on a monthly basis.
• Pay off the right debts first
• Rein in spending habits
Debt can occur in a lot of different forms for new graduates. Car payments, student loans, mortgages and credit card accumulations are a few of the more common forms of debt. It's a good idea to pay off those debts that have the highest interest rates and are not tax deductible first. Ideally, a person should have enough savings on hand to pay off a short
Look yourself in the mirror and identify your spending habits. If you like to impulse buy, try forcing yourself to delay impulse purchases by 24 hours. Also determine if your spending habits are influenced in any way by emotional factors or peer pressure. Once these habits are identified, it's easier to establish ways to circumvent bad financial decisions.
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Summer 2012
Career Event Portland’s Ocean Gateway 14 Ocean Gateway Pier Portland, Maine
Thursday May 24th 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Meet these local companies ready to hire!
May 21–June 3, 2012
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