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C O N N E C T I N G Y O U W I T H Y O U R N E X T J O BJuly 11–24, 2011
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Dr. Scholl’s For Her launches campaign
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EmploymentTimes MyJobWave.com
Vol 13, Iss 28
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If your job is starting to feel routine and yourperformance uninspired, itʼs time to take mattersinto your own hands: Motivate yourself.
How?
One way is to create a support group of your peersfrom outside your organization—even fromoutside your industry.
Contact four to eight people you trust and know tobe energetic, positive individuals. Make acommitment that whatʼs said in your meetingsstays in those meetings.
Then get together at least quarterly to share youraspirations, ideas, challenges, and (sometimes)pet peeves. You may be surprised at what you canlearn from people outside your field and how manynew ideas or solutions you gain from thenetworking experience.
YOUR OWNBOOST
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IN THIS ISSUEFEATURED ARTICLES
Finding shoes to inspire
confidence and comfort 3
Navigating the student loan maze 5
Job Seekers: Give yourself a SWOT 8
INDEX
Sales & Customer Service 1
Education & Career Services 1 & 12
Skilled Trades 5 & 6
Health Care & Human Services 8–10
Professional 11
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Finding shoes toinspire confidenceand comfort(ARA) – It’s no secret that shoes can
either make or break an outfit. But can
uncomfortable shoes also affect your
confidence?
According to a recent study, 94
percent of women say they feel good
when their feet feel good. Stacy
London, style expert and host of
TLC’s “What Not To Wear,” has
partnered up with the makers of Dr.
Scholl’s For Her. She agrees that when
it comes to shoes – women can look
good and feel good at the same time.
“As a stylist, I know that finding a
balance between fashion and comfort
can sometimes be tricky. And chances
are that most women have experienced
‘Fabulitis’ – the discomfort caused by
the decision to wear uncomfortable, yet
fabulous shoes,” says London. “That’s
why I use Dr. Scholl’s For Her insoles
– because I can wear the shoes I want
and feel comfortable doing it.”
Helping women get back on their feet
One of the most inconvenient times
for women to face “Fabulitis” is during
a job interview, especially since the
right shoes are an essential component
to feeling comfortable and confident.
That’s why the makers of Dr. Scholl's
For Her are launching an interactive
campaign to support Dress for Success
Worldwide, a nonprofit organization
that offers professional attire, a
network of support and career
development tools to women entering
the workforce. The program will help
empower women by contributing
confidence-inspiring footwear and
insoles to keep them comfortable while
interviewing for jobs.
Stacy London’s interview wardrobe tips
London shares her tips for achieving
fashion, comfort and confidence when
tackling a job interview:
Comfort is key: Such a big part of
achieving success is feeling
comfortable in your own skin—and
shoes for that matter. Go for heels and
add a Dr. Scholl’s for Her insole for
comfort.
Suit up: Suits (pant or skirt) are always
appropriate. Pair suits with more
feminine, colorful or textured tops to
add flair.
Must-haves: Every woman should
have a comfortable closed-toe heel for
suiting and separates, a pencil or
simple A-line skirt and a suit.
Walk the talk: Choose clothes and
shoes that look and feel good for your
body type, stand up tall and show your
style with confidence.
Make a difference in the lives of
women entering the workforce.
Consumers can visit
www.facebook.com/drschollsforher to
vote on the most confidence-inspiring
shoe style from now until Aug. 26.
Votes will help determine the style of
shoes donated to Dress for Success
Worldwide ($25,000 in value), and every
pair of donated shoes will be matched
with an insole.
Additionally, for every purchase of a Dr.
Scholl’s For Her insole product from July
11 to July 17, a 25 cent donation will go
to Dress for Success Worldwide (a
minimum donation of $25,000).
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ICL Program Engages Young Emerging Leaders in Nonprofit GovernancePORTLAND, ME – Applications are
now being accepted for the second year
of an innovative program that will
prepare and launch 25 of Maine’s young
emerging leaders to governance roles on
nonprofit boards and committees.
Nationally, only 6 percent of nonprofit
board members are 35 or younger, a
troubling figure especially given that
Maine has the oldest population in the
country. After seeing trends in the state
that confirmed that national statistic,
the Institute for Civic Leadership (ICL)
became concerned with the challenge of
engaging Maine’s young leaders in
nonprofit board service.
“Young leaders who are actively
involved in their communities are two
to three times more likely to stay in
them. This program connects young
emerging leaders to their communities
and increases their commitment to
Maine. In addition, local nonprofits
have an opportunity to add new
perspectives and energy by engaging
young leaders on their boards and board
committees,” said ICL Executive
Director Jan Kearce.
With the belief that this program
would help keep Maine’s young people
invested in the future of the state, the
Cumberland-based Norton Insurance
and Financial contributed a matching
grant of $10,000 to seed fund the pilot
program last fall and has continued to
fund it this year. Additionally, Wright
Express, Fairchild Semiconductor,
philanthropist Maddy Corson and
other anonymous donors have
generously stepped in to fund the
program again. Thanks to these
contributions, participants will pay only
$400 of the $2500 per person total
training cost.
The program begins with a two-day
session that will include an overnight at
Rippleffect’s outdoor educational
outpost on Cow Island in Casco Bay.
The leadership training portion of the
program will then continue through
mid-December. More information
about the program and schedule can be
found on the ICL website,
www.civicleadership.org.
Participants in ICL Young Emerging
Leaders will in turn make a
commitment to serve on a nonprofit
board or committee in Maine for a
minimum duration of six months to
three years, a term dictated by the
assignment. The matches will be made
based on the interests, skills and
experience of the participant and the
needs of the receiving nonprofit.
Last year’s pilot program was an
overwhelming success. Said one of last
year’s participants, “Since there will
come a day when my generation will
inherit the responsibility for these
communities, it is important that we
provide a voice for ourselves early on, to
ensure that we can advocate for the
interests of the residents who have a
stake in these neighborhoods and
organizations.” Ultimately that is the
goal of this program: to provide Maine’s
young leaders with the ability to take on
those critical responsibilities.
To request an application for yourself or
to suggest a potential participant(s) for
the program, please contact Jan Kearce
at [email protected] or 773-
3254 (ext. 105). Applications are due by
Aug. 1, with all applicants being
notified of their acceptance status by
Aug. 17. The $400 program cost and
signed letter of commitment will be due
to ICL no later than Aug. 31, with the
first training session scheduled for Sept.
30.
If you are interested in being a mentor
or you are a nonprofit board interested
in accepting a program participant to
serve on your board or committee,
contact ICL Executive Director Jan
Kearce at [email protected] or
773-3254 (ext. 105).
Participants in the 2010 ICL Young Emerging Leaders Pilot Program
What, in fact, does it mean to be reasonable? What does it mean to be unreasonable?
And what does it mean to reason?
According to James Allen in “As a Man Thinketh”, when we declare someone as being
unreasonable, we usually mean that he or she is violating the ideal of thinking about
something and arriving at the “truth” of a situation by using intellect.
So it follows that people who are dubbed reasonable in situations are looked upon as
using their higher powers of intellect to make a decision and in ways that are likely
considered gentle and compassionate.
Now, we've all been unreasonable in life at one time or another – that is we've lost
touch with our higher selves and resorted to our lower faculties during which we
behaved in ways that were likely considered unthinking and selfish. Most people feel
unhappy or undone when they abandon reason for something more akin to animal
behavior. But how does a person remain reasonable throughout some of the stressful
situations that seem to be just around each corner in life? Here are some tips for
trying to maintain your equilibrium in life's trials:
• Stop before you speak or act. Think about what you are about to say or do?
Is it unkind? Is it vengeful? Is it self-centered? If so, you may have just thrown
off the cloak of reason and donned unreasonableness.
• Is what you are considering saying or doing sweet and forgiving? Is it gently
persuasive?
• Is what you are about to do or say based on any type of prejudice?
• Are you trying to prove or disprove something?
• Have you carefully weighed and considered everything important about the
situation?
• Is what you are about to do or say kind, moderate and just?
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Superior Carriers, Inc.COME JOIN THE SUPERIOR TEAM!Job Requirements: At Least 22 Years of Age, 1 Year or MoreExperience, Verifiable Work Experience, Clean Driving Record,CDL with Hazmat, Tanker Endorsement, TWIC, Passport,Positive Attitude, and Professional Appearance.
COMPANY DRIVERS:Best Benefits in the Industry Potential to earn in excess of $72,000 annually
OWNER OPERATORS:Excellent Insurance Options Potential to earn in excess of $145,000 annually
Paid Training/Orientation Program for all drivers!Qualified applicants, please apply only online atwww.Superior-Carriers.com or send resumeto [email protected]
Superior Carriers, Inc., 67 Kittyhawk Ave., Auburn, ME 04210
You have careeroptions. Aligningyourself with ahighly respected,financially strongorganization isone of the wisestcareer moves youcan make. Comesee why we arethe SUPERIORchoice ofSUPERIORdrivers!
EOE
Navigatingthestudentloan maze(ARA) – College costs aren’t limited to justtuition. You need to consider room and board,books, meals, transportation and more. Afteryou’ve applied for scholarships, grants andfederal loans, it’s not uncommon to needadditional funding for a complete collegeeducation.
This is where a private student loan can help. Ifyou’re exploring what private loan is right foryou, here are some important questions to askso you can make the right decision for todayand your financial future.
What is the interest rate?
You must decide if you want a fixed-rate loanor a variable-rate loan. A fixed-rate loan willtypically have a higher interest rate, but the ratewill not fluctuate over the life of the loan, soyou're protected from large interest rate swings.
For example, U.S. Bank offers two types ofstudent loans. The fixed-rate student loanoption offers an interest rate of 7.99 percent(7.80 to 8.46 percent APR) for approvedapplicants. This provides security because theinterest rate will never change. The variableloan rate option has no fees and can rangeanywhere from a 3.45 percent to a 10.95percent interest rate (3.39 to 10.22 percentAPR). This rate and APR may increase afterconsummation and can change over the life ofthe loan. All applications are subject to normalcredit approval. It’s important to weigh youroptions to determine what is right for you.
Is co-signing beneficial?
Because eligibility, interest rates and reservefees for private loans are based on your credit, aco-signer may help you get the loan you need atthe rates you want. This is particularly true for
younger students who may not have anestablished credit history. A co-signer may be aparent, guardian or close relative who has anestablished credit history and stable income. It'simportant for any co-signer to understand thatif the student borrower cannot pay the loan forany reason, the co-signer is then responsible forany remaining loan obligations.
What can you afford to borrow?
It can be difficult to predict the future, but oneway to help determine what amount you shouldborrow is to estimate your future earnings. It’swise to be conservative in your estimates. Forhelp determining average earnings for specificcareers, visit the U.S. Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics website. A goodgeneral rule to follow is your monthly studentloan payment should not be more than 8percent of your monthly salary. Remember that
if you borrow too much and have late or missedpayments, this will be reflected on your credithistory (and any co-signer’s credit history).
What are the repayment terms?
Every loan has different terms and it’simportant to understand all the details beforeyou sign the paperwork. Some things toconsider include how long you have to pay backthe entire loan, is there a grace period betweengraduation and when payments start, and isthere a discount for any auto-payment plans? Ifyou don't completely understand the terms,make sure to ask lots of questions.
Any time you take out a college loan, only takeout as much money as you need for education-related expenses. Once you find the right loanfor you, you’ll be able to get the degree you wantand set yourself up for financial success in thefuture.
Do you want to work for a company that hassteadily grown and expanded its business?
Qualified applicants should submit a resume to: [email protected] Machine Products, Inc., 600 County Road, Westbrook, ME 04092
Titan Machine is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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 requiringa 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
CNC – Mills – 2ND SHIFT
CNC – Lathe – WEEKEND SHIFT
If so, you need to check out Titan Machine Products!
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannotpaint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice willbe silenced.”
- Vincent Van Gogh
If a good idea occurs to you, what doyou do? Do you go to your managerand share it with him or her so you cangive it a try? Or do you merely shovethe idea to the back of your mind andignore it?
Unfortunately, many great ideas getshelved this way and never see thelight of day.
The next time a great or even goodidea occurs to you, and youautomatically dismiss it or ignore it,think on this: If you never try, you willnever succeed. Give it a shot and seewhat happens.
Good Idea? Don’t Ignore It.
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• Paid vacations• Weekly settlements with
direct deposit available• Holiday pay after 90 days
• Company matchedMedical Insuranceavailable after 30 days
• Dental Insurance availableafter 30 days
• Free $25,000 LifeInsurance after 30 days
• 401(k)• Year round employment• Referral Bonus
• Fuel & Toll Discounts• Average 2,800-3,200 Miles
a week• All miles paid
• Weekly settlements• Health Insurance after
30 days• Dental Insurance available
after 30 days
• Referral Bonus• Year-round employment• Sliding weekly fuel
surcharge
Hartt Transportation offers many other benefits and courtesies to employees. Ifyou are at least 21 years old, have a clean CDL driving record with at least 1 yearOTR experience, tanker endorsement, and are ready to give yourself and yourfamily the stability you all deserve, then we encourage you to apply today inperson or fax/mail your resume.
OWNER OPERATORS
EARN $1,000 WEEKLY!
CDL-A DRIVERSBased out of Auburn, ME Terminal
• Tanker Drivers – One year verifiable experience
• Regional Drivers• Drivers for Canada
– Must be able to cross border
Come be a team playerwith the largest #1carrier in New England.
Hartt Transportation Systems has been providing professional, reliable and safemotor carrier service to Maine and the nation for over 60 years. Starting in 1948with a single truck designed to haul gravel and pulpwood, Delmont Hartt hasdirected the company's growth to now include 585 tractors, 1250 trailers, andmany dedicated employees.
APPLICANTS, PLEASE REFERENCE JOB CODE “ET”WHEN APPLYING • WWW.HARTT-TRANS.COM
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC.Strong Partnerships Make Strong Futures
HARTT
Rick Parisien, Human Resources Director1-800-341-15861-877-689-1084Bomarc RoadBangor, ME 04401Fax: 207-945-5193Email:[email protected]
Scott Grant, Driver Recruitment207-689-20761591 Hotel RoadAuburn, ME 04210Fax: 207-689-2078Cell: 207-735-5402
CDL-A DRIVERS CONTACT:
OWNER OPERATORS CONTACT:Bangor Corporate Office1-800-341-1586Fax: 207-455-5819Cell: 207-852-8950Email:[email protected]
Auburn, ME Office1-866-500-9645Fax: 207-689-2084Cell: 207-974-8819Email:[email protected]
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 inour 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 ofthe 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 basethat provides excellent paying freight to desirable lanes.
OutstandingEnvironmentalPerformance
Hartt Transportation is a
SmartWay Transport
Partner, utilizing fuel
saving strategies as well
as actively evaluating the
latest emerging
technologies.
Setting the Service Standard Since 1948
AFCAUGUSTA FUEL COMPANYGreat People • Cool Company • Smart Choice!
“Augusta’s #1 Fuel Oil Delivery Company,” votedBEST 12 times, has an important job opening.
We are looking for an energetic and customer-orientedperson able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include dispatching service technicianshighly efficient to provide the best route and deliveryresults. Fuel dispatch functions as well.
Excellent phone and computer skills and ability tointeract with customers and other employees essential.
Salary commensurate withexperience. Excellent benefits.
Send resume to:Augusta Fuel Co.ATTN: Marc V. LacasseP.O. Box 2226 Augusta, ME 04338
Tel: 207-623-3851Fax: 207-623-4677Email:[email protected]
In Demand Job with a Leader!
Service Dispatch Representative
Cumberland County is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
Cumberland County Government
AssistantMaintenance Technician
Maintains Cumberland County Courthouse by providing housekeeping and repair
services. Candidates must have experience in the maintenance of heating and air
conditioning units, plumbing, electrical and mechanical devices and apparatus. High
school diploma or equivalent with vocational schooling in various maintenance
programs required. Ability to follow instructions and accept, understand and apply
training required. Must be able to lift/handle supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.
Salary range is $11.29–$18.05/hr. This position is scheduled for 3:30PM–Midnight, M–F,
40 hrs/wk.
Applications are available online at www.cumberlandcounty.org, may be requested by
calling Human Resources at 207-775-6809, or may be picked up at Cumberland County
Human Resources, 142 Federal Street, Room 100, Portland, ME 04101.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY HUMAN RESOURCES BY
4:00 PM JULY 22, 2011 FOR CONSIDERATION.
Employers:Call 207.786.4200 to advertise.
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Business After Hours – Bangor
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Granville Stone/
Granville Rental, Rt. 1A, East
Holden, ME
Cost: FREE
RSVP: [email protected]
Sponsored by: Bangor Region
Chamber of Commerce
Career Directions: Putting the
Pieces Together*
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Southern MidCoast
CareerCenter, 275 Bath Rd, Ste #3,
Brunswick, ME
Cost: FREE
RSVP: 207.373.4000
Essentials of College Planning*
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Machias CareerCenter,
53 Prescott Rd, Machias, ME
Cost: FREE
RSVP: 1.800.281.3703
Presented by: MEOC
* Maine CareerCenters are equal opportunity providers. Auxiliary aids and services are
available to individuals with disabilities upon request.
Business After Hours – Monmouth
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: The Theater at
Monmouth, Cumston Hall,
Monmouth, ME
Cost: FREE
FMI: 207.623.4559
www.augustamaine.com
Sponsored by: Kennebec Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours – Brunswick
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Inn at Brunswick
Station, Brunswick, ME
Cost: FREE
FMI: 207.725.8797
www.midcoastmaine.com
Sponsored by: Southern Midcoast
Maine Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours – Portsmouth
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: The Port Inn, 505 US
Highway 1 Bypass, Portsmouth, NH
Cost: FREE (Business Card req’d)
FMI: 603-610-5510
Sponsored by: Greater Portsmouth
Chamber of Commerce
GATEways to Employment*
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: Lewiston CareerCenter,
5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, ME
Cost: FREE
FMI: www.mainecareercenter.com
Constructing Your Resume*
Time: 9 a.m.-Noon
Location: Springvale CareerCenter,
9 Bodwell Court, Springvale, ME
Cost: FREE
RSVP: 207.324.5460
1.800.343.0151
TTY 1.888.697.2913
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY F RIDAY
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8 Health Care & Human Services
Begin your new career today!Redington-Fairview General Hospital is a 25-bed critical access facilitythat provides health care for more than 30,000 residents living inSomerset County — its primary service area, which extends fromSkowhegan to the Canadian border. The hospital continues to growand add services to meet the needs of its population.
C.N.A.Special Care Unit has a per deim position available in the Cardiac and PulmonaryRehab Department. Job duties are to assist cardio/pulmonary patients with theirexercise programs, setting up the exercise equipment, and doing B/P’s.
•Certified in BLS with good interpersonal skills
RN - EMERGENCY ROOMHas two openings available. One 36-hour night position on the 6pm–6am shift andone 30-hour position on the Noon–10pm shift.
•ED experience preferred •Current ACLS, PALS and IV certification •ENPC, TNCC, CEN preferred•Excellent communication, critical thinking and customer service skills •Able to support team function and work effectively and efficiently within a teamenvironment
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We are a 95-bed Skilled Rehab & Long Term care facility locatedin beautiful Freeport, Maine. We are in search for people thatwant to become part of a team that feels like family.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
(ARA) – Have you ever given yourself a
SWOT? No. It’s not a typo. With a
SWOT analysis, you examine your
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Threats, along with internal and external
factors that might affect your employment
search. Many organizations utilize a
SWOT analysis to examine their business.
A SWOT analysis can also help reduce the
anxiety sometimes associated with finding
employment.
“It’s a matter of confidence over
competence, because most people know
how to interview, but may not be confident
in themselves,” says Chasity Trzop,
director of career services at Brown Mackie
College - Louisville.
Strengths
When you conduct a SWOT on yourself
it's important that you ask, “What can you
do well?,” says Trzop. “For example, you
may be great at multi-tasking and have
great communication skills. Soft skills are
usually where you will find strengths. Your
strengths could be whatever comes
naturally.”
Always go into an interview with a
positive attitude. What is keeping you
from calling potential employers? Some of
the answers you may give include nerves or
not knowing what to say.
“Some people just get nervous about the
job search. It’s important to identify the
issues and work on those issues with career
coaches or if you are a recent college
graduate, visit your school’s career services
department for assistance,” Trzop says.
“Consider reviewing comments that were
made about your strengths by past
employers.”
Weaknesses
You should always know your weaknesses,
because interviewers will attempt to extract
them from you. Never highlight your weak
points on your resume or during an
interview. When an interviewer asked
Trzop about her weaknesses, Trzop used
the weakness she once had that is now a
strength. She told the interviewer she took
extra training to become very proficient in
the area.
“Don’t let interviewers extract your
weaknesses. Focus on what you do well,”
she says. Don’t have a canned answer to a
question regarding your weak points,
because interviewers may have a follow-up
question. Never let them see you sweat. As
previously mentioned, review comments
past employers made about your
weaknesses.
Opportunities
“Half of your job leads should be face-to-
face or from picking up the phone, not just
online,” says Trzop. “People complain
about not getting jobs, but they’re not
selling themselves nor creating
opportunities. You cannot create an
opportunity if you don’t know what your
strengths are. Go out and volunteer. Create
an opportunity.”
Trzop also suggests networking. Let
family, friends and others know you are
seeking employment. They may know
someone who can help. “You can’t run out
of the building yelling, ‘I’ve got a degree’
and expect employers to be waiting outside
the door with job offers,” says Trzop.
Threats
To identify threats that could prevent you
from finding employment, ask yourself,
“What is it that will keep me from having
an effective and productive career search?”
That’s the most critical time to make
contacts in your field. What if you are
waiting for a certification document that
confirms training you took? Are there
other barriers out there? There may be
other barriers that could affect a successful
job search. Know what those are,” Trzop
says. Job seekers who get upset about not
finding employment are sometimes too
passive. Seek support from a career
counselor, placement search teams, or if
you are a recent college graduate, seek
support and assistance from the career
services department.
While the SWOT analysis creates anxiety
during the process, it helps tremendously.
Like preventative medicine, you can fix
those threats and hopefully come out with
promising results.
Job seekers: Give yourself a SWOTStrengths • Weaknesses • Opportunities • Threats
“Fate is determined by what one does andwhat one doesn't do.”
- Ralph Ellison
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According to motivational humorist and president of Corporate Comedy,
Jeff Justice, on his Web site, JeffJustice.com, there's nothing like a good
sense of humor to lick the daily wounds that stress can leave us with. Here
are a few of his suggestions for reducing stress:
Remember to laugh well, especially
at yourself
Many studies have found that laughing is good for
you, and there are even “Laughing Yoga” classes
available in some cities. Justice says you should
laugh at least 10 times a day, with five of those
times being ones in which you laugh at yourself.
Balance your lives
Everybody experiences ups and downs, almost
every single day. Some meditation experts call this
“wild mind.” Remember your experiences are on a
continuum and you want to keep yourself
somewhere in the middle to stay balanced.
Do deep breathing and stretching exercises
Most modern workers spend far too much time
sitting at desks or commuting. Get up stretch.
Move your body around and get your energy
flowing again.
Allow yourself the luxury of making one
mistake or being imperfect once a day
You will burn out quickly, if you get caught up in
perfectionism.
Make a list of things you like to do,
and remember to do one of them at least
once a day
If you have to pay at a toll booth on your
way to work, pay for the person behind you
Lighten up at work
Don't feel like you have to act serious all the time
to be taken seriously. Then see how those around
you respond.
WANT A BETTER CAREER?
Everyone wants to be successful
in the workplace, but sometimes
it’s hard to figure out how to get
your career moving in the right
direction. Follow these five tips
to ensure that you build skills
and start movement to where
you want to be.
START FROM WHERE YOU AREMake every effort to build your skills inyour current job so that if and when youmake a move or go for a promotion, youhave something to take with you orshow. It’s usually better to go step bystep, rather than hope for a bigpromotion someday. Focus on doing thebest possible job you can now, and planfuture career moves carefully.
SHARPEN YOUR COMPUTER SKILLSTODAY, it really doesn’t matter whatyour job is – at some point you willprobably need to bee proficient in usinga computer. Try to learn everything youcan so that you are more marketable.
DEVELOP A LEARNING ATTITUDELearning in your career should nevercome to a standstill. Commit yourself toa lifetime of workplace learning and itwill pay off nicely.
LEARN TO WORK WELL WITH OTHERSIn almost every job, you will be asked towork with others.
NETWORK Always talk to others in yourindustry or profession. This will helpyou to know what skills you need andkeep you on top of job opportunities.
July 11–24, 2011 www.MyJobWave.comEmployment Times - ME • NH
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We serve over 11,000 individuals each year, providinginnovative programs and services for people of all agesliving with mental illness, the effects of trauma,substance abuse, intellectual and developmentaldisabilities, autism, and more.
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Interested in making a difference in someone’slife? Being a member of a team committed toexcellence? We offer a rewarding workenvironment and excellent benefits!
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We are largely driven to enhance our
careers by the need to feel successful. The
urge to link our efforts with purposeful
outcomes is a primal motivator for the
professional person. The desire to make a
difference for others and ourselves gets us
up in the morning. Capturing success may
be frequently elusive, but it's a goal most of
think is worth pursuing.
In today's world, being successful implies
there is continual growth and
improvement. Some professionals are
fortunate to find they have chosen a job
that allows for and even rewards career
evolution. New, novel, and stimulating
challenges are always being presented,
which provide opportunities for repeat
successes. These people are happy with
their jobs. They don't want or need to
enter a job search. They feel successful
where they are.
But for many others, the ring of
achievement is not sounding at their jobs,
or at least not enough. This group feels
stuck. For them, work isn't offering
enough pay-off. Boredom and too much
routine have set in. And these people are
just as professional and talented as the
above group. So what's going on? It's
called reaching a plateau.
Here is a very typical scenario. We finish
our formal education and get a job, or
series of jobs, which may or may not be
related to what we studied in school.
Eventually we settle into a "decent
enough" job. The salary is okay, co-workers
become friends, and we start experiencing
our first professional successes. We feel
grown-up—we've arrived. But give it five
or ten years and the dull weight of a been-
there-done-that attitude takes hold. Work
weeks start to feel too long and weekends
too short. Frequent funks and a sense of
stagnation start to become the norm.
Inertia now seems to guide us more than
the exciting quest for work gain.
This becomes the time to strongly
consider a career defibrillator. You need to
get back to feeling worthy. Now you could
look for a job change, or redefine your role
with your current employer, or you could
go entrepreneurial. Whichever route you
take to rekindle career happiness will
involve enlisting one fundamental practice
to place you in the most advantageous
position to reach this goal. That is, to
determine clearly and be able to
communicate effectively what success
means to you and how in the past you have
gone about attaining it.
When you're able to identify your unique
success metrics, you are then able to make
claim to your professional value. You can
cite contributions that have benefited
others. With this self-realization you know
what ball to keep your eye on. It becomes
easier to envision yourself in situations, in
which you can practice your craft and again
be successful.
Recognize your career successesBy Bill Ryan, Ryan Career Services
So how do you measure success for
yourself? Here is an exercise for distilling
career success and happiness into practical
and powerful statements, which can be
used as guides for future work. This is a
way to promote yourself to those who may
be able to provide opportunities for future
successes. Begin compiling a record of your
greatest hits. List the achievements of
which you are most proud. Have these
statements contain actual, and if possible,
quantifiable results. Look for the ways you
found remedies to problems, resolved
issues, mediated conflicts, assisted in
growth, created novel solutions, improved
efficiencies, and so on. For example,
• "Created systematic process for client
interactions, deal flow, and follow-up."
• "Grew occupancy from 67% to 88%.
Steadily increased average guest
satisfaction to 99%."
• "10+ years of administrative, volunteer,
and team experience in the coordination
and implementation of educational,
nonprofit, and community service
projects."
With this valuable insight organized in
your mind and on paper you are then
prepared to chart a course for continuing
career fulfillment. And when your work is
successful, your life is greatly enhanced.
About the Author: William W. Ryan is a
Concord, New Hampshire based career
consultant specializing in customized
career coaching, resume and cover letter
writing, and personality assessments.
Article Source:
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Once you’ve chosen a style
(formal, informal,
professional, elegant, etc.)
you’ll need to make sure you
have dates for all the
positions you’ve held that you
intend to include. A good
rule of thumb to follow is to
list the last ten years of
employment unless you have
had more than five positions
in those ten years. If you
have had five positions in the
last five or six years then list
only those, but be prepared
to answer questions from
your interviewer on why you
have “job hopped” so much.
The interviewer may not use
that term exactly, but that is
what they are thinking, so
have a good answer ready.
Patti Murr
Writing a Winning
Resume
11Professional
July 11–24, 2011www.MyJobWave.com Employment Times - ME • NH
Technical Support SpecialistLewiston, Maine
This individual will be responsible for the following:• Provide first line response for users• Respond to requests for technical assistance• Track issues• Act as a liaison between customers and technical teams
Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceOperating Systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, Apple), Email clients, word processing andspreadsheet applications (e.g. MS Office, Lotus) experience needed. Must have othercommon IT applications and common hardware knowledge (e.g. mouse, keyboardand CD-Rom use). Customer service skills and excellent communication skills, bothwritten and verbal are necessary. Telephone confidence, organizational skills, timemanagement and problem solving is extremely important.
Qualifications & CertificationsOperating systems and IT hardware certifications can be beneficial but are notnecessary. Relevant industry certifications may include Microsoft MCSA orindividual Microsoft Specialist training such as Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint orOutlook.
Sun Media Group, a family-owned multi-mediacompany, is seeking a Technical Support Specialist.Sun Media Group is the parent organization for theSun Journal, numerous weekly publications andtheir websites, a commercial printing branch and atechnology company.
Apply with resume, cover letter & references to:[email protected]
Full-Time
Reinvent your future:How to stand out in a tough job market(ARA) – Whether you are looking for
work or working at a job where you
want to advance to the next level,
staying relevant in the current job
market can be a challenge. Here are
some top tips from employment insiders
about how to create your own brand and
stand out above the competition.
1. Education
If you want to hear "you're hired" or
"you're promoted" a great place to focus
your efforts is on education. Keeping
your skills current in your industry is
crucial if you want to stand out above
other candidates. Getting an advanced
degree, taking college classes and other
job training can be a big differentiator.
Luckily for the 21st century workforce,
attending college isn't just for those
fresh out of high school. With online
degrees, flexible scheduling, and more
variety of courses than ever before, you
can take the exact class to get the skills
you need to make a difference in your
career. Research colleges like University
of Phoenix, which is known for its
innovative approach to curriculum
flexibility for students who need to
balance education with family and job
commitments.
2. Industry networking
Sometimes finding the right job is all
about who you know. The best way to
increase your networking is to join a
professional organization in your
industry. Some organizations are free
and others may require a small
membership fee, but the investment can
have high returns. You'll get the
opportunity to attend meetings, stay
current on what's happening in your
field, and also mingle with others who
might have the career connection you're
seeking.
Social media is another great channel
when expanding networking efforts.
Consider joining LinkedIn and connect
to colleagues as well as industry insiders.
Facebook is another popular option, but
make sure you keep content and
conversations professional.
3. Volunteer
Whether you are currently working or
unemployed, volunteering helps keep
your skills fresh and shows you're
willing to go the extra mile. Plus you'll
demonstrate your ability to work as part
of a team. Volunteering is a great
addition to any resume and is also a
perfect conversation topic during an
interview. Start by researching
nonprofits that have openings that
interest you and schedule a meeting to
learn more.
4. Read
This advice may sound simplistic, but
staying up to date on the news in your
industry is crucial. With most industries
changing at a rapid pace, being out of
the loop for a couple months can mean
you've fallen behind. Read newspapers,
subscribe to trade publications, and
check out books from your library. This
knowledge will help you in so many
ways, from knowing what companies
are thriving and therefore hiring, to
having subject matter to pull from
during a tough interview. Spend just 15
minutes a day reading industry news
and you'll give yourself an edge against
the competition.
Even though the job market remains
very competitive, that doesn't mean
opportunities aren't available for those
who are proactive. By doing things like
attending an online college or
networking at industry events, you'll be
able to create a strong name for yourself
and reach all your career goals.
Ambitious, Hard-Working
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We do some amazing things...for companies recruiting, and weʼre looking for a dynamic individual to join ourteam as a Sales Ad Consultant to work with a large client base on theirRecruitment Marketing throughout major Maine & New Hampshire market areas.
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We offer a unique opportunity to sell traditional online job board subscriptions, a trend-setting online pay-for-performance product (Job Share Network), & online banneradvertisements, as well as print recruitment ads through the strength & stability of theEmployment Times brand, to ME & NH organizations.
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LEWISTON — Jeanne Paquette, the founder
of the Employment Times, has been named
deputy commissioner of the Maine Department
of Labor.
It’s a role that means a new title and workplace
for the longtime publisher, who started the free
newspaper in 1999.
Yet, her mission is the same, she said.
“People in the state of Maine need every kind of
resource they can get to find a job,” Paquette said.
That’s why she started the paper. And that’s what
will guide her in her new role, she said.
“We want to help good people find good jobs,
and we want to help good companies to find
good people,” she said.
Paquette’s new boss will be Labor Commissioner
Robert Winglass of Auburn, who was sworn in
on June 3. Winglass retired from the Marine
Corps as a lieutenant general before representing
Auburn for two terms in the Maine Legislature
beginning in 1992.
Paquette described Winglass as experienced and
“down to earth” in their meetings.
“I like his style,” she said. “He’s done a lot and I
think I could learn a lot from him.”
Paquette, who lives in North Yarmouth, has
made a career out of examining labor issues.
Before starting Employment Times, she served as
vice president of human relations for
Androscoggin Bank and was the director of
human resources for Creative Work Systems. She
has served on the Maine Jobs Council and is
currently a board member of the Maine State
Chamber of Commerce.
In 2009, Employment Times merged with the
Sun Media Group, parent company of the Sun
Journal. Soon after the merger, Paquette and Sun
Media launched MyJobWave.com.
Employment Times publishes about 35,000
copies every two weeks and is distributed to
1,200 locations in Maine and seacoast New
Hampshire.
Paquette, who plans to begin work in Augusta in
July, said she is unsure what her exact duties will
be as deputy commissioner.
“I was asking around and really wanted to do
something with the Labor Department,” she
said.
The professional job finder learned she was hired
last week and began studying a thick volume of
information on the department, which employs
about 500 people.
“I think the Department of Labor needs to
support the workers and the businesses,” she said.
“I think we’re going to be looking at every facet
of labor to see how we can help them to
strengthen teams which ultimately helps the
state.”
Originally published June 14, 2011
‘Employment Times’ publisher named to Department of Labor postBy Daniel Hartill, Staff Writer, Sun Journal
Jeanne Paquette,
founding partner and
publisher of
Employment Times,
HRTimes &
MyJobWave.com.
Congratulations, Jeanne!
Everyone here at Employment Times,
HRTimes and MyJobWave.com are excited
for you and your new opportunity. Thank you
for everything you’ve taught and instilled in us.
– The Staff
Cumberland County is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
Cumberland County Government
Maintenance Technician II
Maintain building environment and accessibility by maintaining all equipment and
systems used in the operation of county buildings. Light custodial duties. Experience in
plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, hardware and structural. HS grad/GED
and vocational schooling in various maintenance programs required. Must have 4 years
commercial/industrial experience or combination of vocational school/2 years
experience & training. Candidates must have valid ME state driver’s license, be able to
use a computer or able to learn to use one, and be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Salary range is $15.54–$21.60/hr, 7AM–3:30PM, M–F, 40 hrs/wk.
Applications are available online at www.cumberlandcounty.org, may be requested by
calling Human Resources at 207-775-6809, or may be picked up at Cumberland County
Human Resources, 142 Federal Street, Room 100, Portland, ME 04101.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY HUMAN RESOURCES BY
4:00 PM JULY 22, 2011 FOR CONSIDERATION.
