Job Guide: Spring 2022

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Skagit Publishing

Cortland Company

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Skagit Transit

Drapery Valley Farms/Perdue

Rockfish Grill

Skagit Valley Food Co-op

Heron Inn and Day Spa

Samish Bay Cheese

The Skagit Casino Resort

Legend Brands

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is seeking an accomplished professional to serve as MANAGER OF FINANCE $96,478.72 to $128,926.72 Annual Salary (Depending on qualification) with Excellent Benefits First consideration given to applications received by May 25, 2022 Application materials may be obtained at https://www.skagittransit.org/careers/(PDF)

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Never Stop Learning better outcomes outside of the office, too.

Continuing education can do more than improve your chances in landing the next job.

It can make for a more rewarding life.

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Going to faraway conferences is a great way to network for your GOING BACK TO next job, while learning SCHOOL about your field’s newest techniques. Like college Some fields actually courses, however, they can require continuing be very expensive. What if education in order you can’t afford to attend, to remain employed. either because of office For others, however, responsibilities or sudden these courses, classes unemployment? That and projects provide a shouldn’t stop you from pathway to better job working on professional opportunities. Hiring development. Read as managers take the full broadly as you can, going breadth of your resume beyond general news into into account, and focused reports on the additional educational work you do. Whether pursuits show a that means subscribing dedication to your field to a professional above and beyond every- professional affiliations base to start a new career. at your current job, newsletter or scrolling day work obligations. since schedules are often If you feel like you are and workshopthrough the Harvard When applying for presentation opportunities flexible. For instance, the up-to-date with so-called Business Review, you’ll some jobs, you may find “hard” skills, consider that can add depth to your edX site sponsors free be gaining valuable new that their pay bands courses from top schools taking online courses in resume. information that could are actually dictated “soft” ones like leadership, like Harvard and MIT. very well help you land by levels of education Other online educational communication, ONLINE the next job. Join related or other instructional adaptability, conflict platforms include OPPORTUNITIES virtual communities, achievements. If you’re resolution, decision Coursera and Skillshare.

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Do You Have a Resume Gap? meant to allow you to speak extemporaneously about what happened.

Practice your response, beginning with why you separated from the last company. Maintain a proper level of honesty, but create a response that allows you to smoothly move on to the next topic: Why you’re a great candidate for this position.

Resume gaps have always been around, often the result of sabbaticals, continuing education or pregnancy. As with many things, however, the pandemic supercharged this trend.

GROWING NUMBERS Nearly 115 million jobs were lost in 2020 as a COVID-19 spread. In the U.S. alone, women’s participation in the work force declined to 57%, the lowest since back in 1988.

Reductions in working hours led to people applying for multiple jobs to replace lost income.

(Entrepreneur magazine said the equivalent of 255 million full-time jobs were lost through these cuts alone.) The job market has bounced back. Still, in early 2022, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reported that about 3 million fewer people were employed compared with pre-pandemic numbers.

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ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE Accept responsibility, if appropriate. But focus on highlighting things you did to grow personally and professionally in the interim. Employment gaps are often great opportunities to further daunting, but in particular work. Your uneasiness will and you’ll be better able your education, to translate in any interview, to explain an employment become more involved when asked to explain gap — and then move on. with charitable or civic making for an awkward a break in employment. or tentative talk with a You’ll need to control organizations, or to DEVELOP A prospective employer. your personal narrative gain leadership and in order to overcome this That’s not the way to land NARRATIVE collaborative skills the job. Work through so-called “red flag.” through parenting. Look Interviewers are, any residual anger, self to the future. Things that by their very nature, doubt or resentment — in inquisitive. They’re going happened far away from COMING TO TERMS particular if the choice to to notice a period of any office can also form a Focus on overcoming leave a previous job wasn’t foundation for what your unemployment, and ask the natural discomfort yours.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EXCELLENT BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS

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Familyy Care C Networkk iis an independent, dent, physician physician-owned owned network offering great benefits, regular clinic hours and an innovative, rewarding work environment.

Visit familycarenetwork.com/careers for current openings and application instructions.

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• Clinical Aide • EMR Support • Human Resources • Information Technology • Lab Services • Medical Assistant (MA-C) • Medical Billing Specialist • Medical Receptionist/Admin Support • Nursing (RN, LPN) • Physician Assistant and ARNP

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Perks of working at the Co-op: • Starting wage is $16/hr • Awesome, affordable insurance • Generous staff discount • Progressive paid time off • The people! Our community rocks!

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High school diploma or equivalent Sales ability and background Excellent communication skills Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems Valid driver's license Ability to pass a background check

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The Rockfish Grill Wants YOU to Join our Team!

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HIRING Sunday Carrier Earn an excellent supplemental income- up to $100 a day. Independent contractors work only a few hours on Sunday or up to 6 days a week, leaving you with plenty of time for your full-time job, college classes, and leisure activities. All you need is a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

Interested? Contact mnevarez@skagitpublishing.com

Insert Line Operator Part-time, operates inserting and stitching/ trimming equipment and other machinery.

Press Assistant Full-time, operates and maintains stacker, dropping and opening rolls of paper, hanging plates, webbing press and other duties as assigned.

Commercial Print Driver Full-time/Part-Time, Delivering, loading, and unloading box truck of pallets of printed materials to outlets in Skagit, King, Snohomish, Whatcom and Island County.

Interested? Contact shickman@skagitpublishing.com Multi-Media Account Executive (Burlington) Full time, outside sales position for the person who enjoys helping local businesses grow.

Interested? Contact dpetit@skagitpublishing.com

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NOW HIRING - Cooks - Dishwashers - Janitors

Drop off resume or pick up application!

The BROWN LANTERN ALE HOUSE 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes • 360-293-2544

With our business growing we need more help and are now hiring for a number of positions that may include: • Cheesemaking • Order Fulfillment • Sales and Food Prep in our Retail Shop • Farmer Market Sales • Work on our Dairy Farm - These will generally include one or two weekend days in the schedule Since 1996 Samish Bay Cheese has produced organic cheese at our dairy in Bow. We have won numerous awards for our cheeses and yogurts which are distributed throughout the Puget Sound area.

Competitive hourly wages depend on experience. Full time positions include a Medical Insurance Plan, Vacation, and other Benefits.

Email us at cheese@samishbay.com for details on open positions.

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√ Disability Insurance √ Employee Assistance Plan √ Dental Insurance √ Paid Life Insurance √ Medical Insurance √ AND MORE!!!

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Housekeeping Maintenance Mechanic Retail Clerk Security Officer Slot Supervisor Slot Technician Surveillance Officer Title 31 Regulatory Compliance Officer AND MORE!!!

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Must be at least 18 years of age. ©2022 Upper Skagit Indian Tribe dba Skagit Valley Casino Resort.

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TOGETHER FOR YOU. Full time- Day and Night shift

At Perdue we take PRIDE in taking care of our associates, positions starting at $16.30/Hr. Draper Valley Farms offers

• Daily overtime pay (production only) • FREE weekly health clinic • On site Nurse • Night shift and Department Premiums • Paid time off • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • H.I.P testing 401(k) - 5% Company match

$1,500 Sign on BONUS

401 (k) - 5% de coincidencia

$1,500 Bono de inicio de sesión

Draper Valley Farms ofrece

• Pago de horas extras diarias (solo producción) • Clínica de salud semanal GRATIS • Enfermera en el sitio • Primas por turno de noche y departamentales • Tiempo libre pagado • Seguro Medico, Dental, y Vision • Prueba de H.I.P.

Paid out Pagad $300 o @ 30 d a y $300 s/dia s @ 60 d a ys/di $300 as @ 90 days/ $600 dias @6m onths /mes es

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Tiempo completo -Turnos de Dia y Noche En Perdue nos enorgullecemos de cuidar nuestros asociados, posiciones desde $16.30/hora

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