2019 Career Guide by Times-Republic Special Sections

CAREER GUIDE

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Manufacturing jobs create demand for skilled workers and those training to enter the workforce BY WENDY DAVIS Reporter wdavis@intranix.com

maintenance technicians. “Every industry needs one,” stated Anderson. Even a low entry-level job can start at $10-15 an hour. With an associates degree and some production work experience he said he’s seen employers pay up to $45 an hour. Welding will always be a career. He said welders are needed locally and nationwide. It’s not just factory welding, but also robotic welding and underwater welding. These careers are also $10-15 an hour, or some places could start at $25 an hour “and go from there”, he said. Machine tool operators are also another career, which can start at $1015 an hour at an entry-level position, but one who has an associate’s degree could make $25-35 an hour. The Career Center used to have more in the way of manufacturing education offered but because it had diminished enrollment it’s ended. It’s now about getting the word to high school students, and even junior high aged kids, that there’s money to be made in manufacturing and a four-year degree isn’t always needed. “It’s challenging, very difficult to change the way people think.”

Manufacturing is still alive and well in the United States, and locally. In fact, there are trending occupations in the sector. This is according to Mark Anderson, director of manufacturing technology at Kankakee Community College in Illinois. He’s had his position for five years and for those five years the numbers continue to rise. “This is about supply and demand and right now the supply of workers is low with an increase in demand from employers,” he said. He said he talks with human resources personnel and business managers who are all looking for employees to take jobs they have to offer. They call up asking, “Who do you have?” and “Who will you have?” “It’s a scramble for manufacturers to hire people. They’re paying third party companies to staff.” There’s a problem when there’s a noticeable skills gap within the workforce. He said baby boomers are retiring and takingCES their experience with them. Highlights One such trending job is industrial

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Employment in durable goods

In December, employment in manufacturing continued to rise (+32,000). Over the year, manufacturing added 284,000 jobs, compared to 207,000 in 2017. Durable goods accounted for 76 percent of the 2018 job gains, adding 216,000.

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The 1-month diffusion index for manufacturing increased by 4.6 points to 67.1. A value over 50 indicates that more industries are adding jobs than losing them. In December, employment in manufacturing continued to rise (+32,000). Over the year, manufacturing added 284,000 jobs, compared to 207,000 in 2017. (Current Employment Statistics Highlights, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released January 4, 2019.)

Within durable goods, fabricated metal products (+7,000) and computer

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The best references to give on a job application BY KATE LOPAZE Your job references aren’t just warm bodies who can verify that you’re “the best employee ever, and a totally great fit for [insert job here].” If done thoughtfully, your references can help you create a specific “hire me because I have these skills” narrative, or support the one you’ve set up in your cover letter, resume, and interview. The groundwork for these references should be done ahead of time, before you even think about applying for a job. That way, they’re ready to go when you need them—and won’t be taken by surprise when someone calls them for a reference. So who should be included on your list of professional references? YOUR CURRENT BOSS This is complicated if you’re looking for jobs on the down-low, but if it’s an open concept that you’re leaving your current job and looking for a new one, your current manager is the best bet. He or she knows you as you are right now and can speak to recent accomplishments. Before you offer up your current boss, though, it’s important to know roughly what they’ll say. If there are any concerns or uneasiness about that, then leave them The best references to give on a job application off the list. YOUR CURRENT COLLEAGUES This can be a great alternative if you don’t want your current boss to know you’re actively seeking another job. A trusted colleague (one who can keep a secret) who works closely with you can be an excellent reference to have, since they know you in a day-to-day professional capacity. Ask him or her to talk about specific projects and what you’re like as a team member. YOUR FORMER SUPERVISOR An old boss can be useful because they can give the hiring manager a sense of what you’re like as an employee, but the risk here is that their professional information about you may be a little out of date. And as with referring your current boss, it’s important to know roughly what they’re going to say. If you think they might want to talk about some of your lessthan-stellar moments, then think twice about including them. YOUR TEACHERS OR ADVISORS This isn’t all that helpful if you’ve been in the workforce for a while, but if you’re a recent grad or just starting out, professors or advisors can tell the company about your skills and personality. Once you’ve decided who your go-to references are for this job application, be sure to give them a heads-up that they may be contacted. Also give them information about the job itself and what you’re hoping they’ll emphasize in their chat with the new company. There’s only so much you can stage-manage what this person will say, but giving them a template of sorts helps them prepare and find the most useful information to share about you. It takes some of the onus off of them to figure out what they’re supposed to talk about. It’s also important to make sure your references are targeted to the job you want. If you’re applying for a marketing job, your old boss at your summer restaurant job might not be the most useful person to help you get this new gig. The more thought and preparation you put into your reference list, the better and more focused information they’ll be able to provide.

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Dress for the position you are applying for, make a good first impression BY JAMES D. WOLF JR. news@thehj.com If you’re going for that first interview or getting dressed for a job you’ve had for awhile, clothes make a statement about you. “Whether you like it or not, you’re showing your personality in your appearance,” said Becky Lehe, Owner of B Boutique in Brookston. “I can’t stress enough how important a first impression is,” Lehe said. “You need to show me you care about how you look.” She added, “You don’t have to spend a lot of money to do that.” Trends change and the proper attire may change from job to job; however, the

too low or skirts cut too short or clothes fitting too tight. “Make sure you’re covered very well,” she said. Makeup should be a more natural look with hair kept out of the face, she added. Jeff Alexander, Co-Owner of Alex’s Apparel in Monticello, said that for a big corporation or an upper level management job, men should definitely wear a suit and “a nice, crisp white shirt.” White is still the standard, and ties should be subdued, compared to the 1980s when the trend was paisley power ties in reds and yellows. John Alexander, Co-Owner of Alex’s, said that grey suits are the new black and have doubled in sales over the last two or

Trends change and the proper attire may change from job to job; however, the basics remain the same for both men and women basics remain the same for both men and women, according to clothes shop owners in White County. Crystal Bonnell, Co-Owner of Lovely Ladies Fashion Boutique in Monticello, said, “I always make sure the clothes are clean, ironed, fresh.” If in doubt be more formal than more casual, Bonnell added. Black and simple dress pants or skirts that cover the knees are good, and women should stay with a conservative heel and maybe a sweater, she said. Interviewees shouldn’t wear tops cut

three years. For a less corporate job, a Friday business casual look is fine, Jeff Alexander said. That would be a dress slacks and a dress shirt, possibly with sweater or sports coat. The men Jeff Alexander sees buying most new suits are young men applying for Indiana State Police jobs, he said. Lehe said that for more corporate interviews for women, the colors are still black, grey and navy. “Today, you can add a little more jewelry or a scarf,” Lehe said.

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Brothers John Alexander (l) and Jeff Alexander (r), Co-Owners of Alex’s in Monticello, advise dark suits

Brothers John Alexander (l) and Jeff Alexander (r), Co-Owners of Alex’s in Monticello, age 11 and white shirts for men going to job interviews. (PHOTO BY JAMES D. WOLF JR.)

advise dark suits and white shirts for men going to job interviews. (PHOTO BY JAMES D. WOLF JR.)

However, for corporate types of interviews, keep the jewelry and scarf simple. Bonnell said no more than one ring per hand, simple earrings and “no statement necklaces.” For interviewees at B Boutique, Lehe likes to see women dress with a little pizzazz or zap because that’s what women

who shop there are looking for. It’s a matter of adapting for the job you’re interviewing for, she said. All four agreed on one point: your belt and shoes must match. Jeff Alexander said that for men, the belt and shoes should also stay in the browns and black, no matching white belt

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Trends John Alexander said that suit coats are going from three buttons to two buttons again, and three-piece suits with vests are making a comeback. “It’s pretty much going back to the traditionals,” he said. However, double-breasted suits have been out for years, both Alexander brothers agreed. Jeff Alexander said that for men, wild socks are becoming a trend. “The ‘conversation socks’ are out there. Whether I’d tell you to wear them for an interview, probably not,” he said. It might be appropriate for an edgier

company like Google, he added. The Alexanders said that last year at the menswear show, they saw a lot of grey suits with cognac-brown shoes, which surprised them at first because that had always been avoided before. Lehe said she’s seeing a similar thing in women’s fashions with people mixing neutral colors – the greys and blacks and navy blues and browns. “It actually looks pretty nice,” she said. Many people look at these kind of fashion chances and think they can’t do it, but the secret is confidence. “It’s more attitude than it is skill. I think if you’ve got the attitude, it makes it (work),” she said. Bonnell said that at the Nov. 1 Style Max show in Chicago, large bell sleeves on blouses are the big thing coming from Los Angeles. Although a woman could wear that kind of blouse in an office, it’s best to avoid the style in an interview, she said. Lehe said new brighter colors are coming in for spring, including papaya, an orange-yellow color, and a pinkish reboot from the 1980s. “Mauve is making a comeback,” Lehe said.

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