November 29—December 12, 2010

FREE ME & NH Vol. 12 Iss. 49

What are you worth? Those of us whohave asked that question probablyanswer to themselves that they areworth plenty. In today’s market maybe alittle less than they were worth twoyears ago, but still enough to live nicelyand take a couple of vacations a year.Then why is it that when many of usapply for a job – one where the HiringManager promises us big bucks if wecan describe why and how we are worththose big bucks – we respond with lame,boring resumes?Your resume is your answer to theHiring Manager’s (HM) challenge to“Show Her What You’re Worth!” Andin the pile of resumes that the HM isgoing through – praying for one ofthem to save her from the gap in herteam’s talent – most fall sadly short of

putting a smile on her face. Why is itthat when we think we are worth theworld, we can’t prove it to the HM? I

think we just don’t know how. We thinkof the HM’s problem in terms of “givingout a job,” instead of “requiring a

Be the Hiring Manager’s SolutionBy Philip Schoen

The HiringManager hasa whole lot ofresumes frompeople whobelieve they cando the task.

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November 29 – December 12, 2010www.MyJobWave.com Employment Times - ME • NH

IN THIS ISSUEARTICLES

Be the Hiring Manager’s Solution 1

Do You Have to be ‘Online’ in a Job Search? 5

Look Who’s Hiring Now! 6

INDEXEducation 2 & 11Career Services 2 & 11General 3Skilled Trades 4 & 5Classifieds 7Health Care & Human Services 8-9

CONTACT INFORMATIONEmployment TimesP.O. Box 4400Lewiston, Maine, 04243-4400Tel: 207-786-4200Toll-Free: 1-866-657-5444Fax: 207-786-9211Web: www.MyJobWave.comET Email: info@EmploymentTimesOnline.comMJW Email: info@MyJobWave.comClassifieds: classifieds@EmploymentTimesOnline.com

STAFFStephen M. Costello, PresidentJeanne Paquette, PublisherHeather Bassett, Marketing & PR DirectorTim Sardano, Production ManagerStephanie Vaughan,Sales/Production Assistant

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TERMS & CONDITIONSEmployment Times is a free help-wantedpublication and serving businesses of all sizes.Deadline for ad placement is Thursdays at5:00pm (with the exception of holiday weeks).Color ad requests must be in by 5:00pmWednesday. Delivery to newsstands is completedby Monday at 6:00pm.Employment Times will not knowingly print anyadvertisement which is illegal or misleading toits readers. All copy and type arrangements aresubject to approval by the publisher. We reservethe right to classify all advertisements. Wereserve the right to refuse any advertisement.The opinions expressed in the advertisements,content and articles are not necessarily those ofthe Employment Times or Sun Media Group.Press releases may be submitted via e-mail toinfo@EmploymentTimesOnline.com.Time-sensitive press releases must be submittedbefore 5:00pm on Wednesday. We can notguarantee all press releases will make it to print.The publisher assumes no financial liability fortypographical errors or copy omissions by thenewspaper other than the cost of the spaceoccupied by the error. All claims of error in thepublication shall be made by Tuesday at noonprior to the next publication. If not made bythat time, no claim shall be allowed for errorsnot affecting the value of the advertisement.Editorial and advertisement content are theproperty of the Employment Times and SunMedia Group. Unauthorized use is prohibited.Employment Times will not accept cancellationsafter Thursday at noon.

CONCORD, NH – Governor JohnLynch announced Nov. 24 four NewHampshire companies have beenawarded Job Training grants in themonth of November, which will helpto train 90 New Hampshire workers innew skills. The grants total more than$67,000.

Job Training grants are aimed atkeeping good jobs in New Hampshireby helping companies train theirworkers with new skills to compete ina changing economy. Governor Lynchmade it a priority to reinstate the JobTraining Fund, which distributes up to$1 million annually in matching grantsto allow companies to train newworkers or retrain longtime employees.

Since the Job Training Fund wasreinstated in late 2007, more than7,900 workers from across NewHampshire have received training andenhanced skills through the matchinggrant program.

"New Hampshire has the fourthlowest unemployment rate in thecountry, and we continue to lead the

region and the nation in economicrecovery. If we are to continue to be anational leader, we must continue tomake wise investments in our workersthrough job training to ensure that ascompanies are hiring, we have theskilled workforce in place to fill thosejobs," Governor Lynch said.

The November 2010 recipients of theJob Training grants are TimkenAerospace in Lebanon, Telcordia ofManchester, Resource Laboratories inPortsmouth and Labsphere in NorthSutton.

Since the Job Training Fund wasre-established, companies from acrossNew Hampshire have received stategrants totaling more than $2.8 million.Companies receiving grants havecontributed more than $5 million,bringing the total amount invested innew training for workers to nearly $8million.

For more information about the JobTraining Fund, go towww.nhjobtrainingfund.org.

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AUGUSTA, Maine: The InternalRevenue Service and AARPFoundation are looking to trainvolunteers to help others with taxreturn preparation.

The two organizations sponsor theVolunteer Income Tax Assistance andAARP Tax Aide programs, whichprovide free tax return preparationassistance to people who qualify.Groups include seniors, persons withdisabilities, low-to-moderate incomeindividuals and families, and peoplewith limited English proficiency.

The goal is to educate taxpayers aboutthe many credits and deductions thatmay help increase their refunds,especially the Earned Income TaxCredit.

Volunteers need no previousexperience, but should have a desire tohelp people and have an interest inincome taxes or a financialbackground.

The IRS provides free tax lawtraining, electronic filing softwaretraining and all the materials neededto prepare basic individual income taxreturns. Volunteers are asked tovolunteer for a minimum of five shifts(four hours per shift) from mid-January through April 15.

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OnleadershipThe secret of aleader lies in thetests he has facedover the wholecourse of his lifeand the habit ofaction he developsin meeting those tests.

“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannotpaint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice willbe silenced.”

- Vincent Van Gogh

Have a style in mind beforeyou begin. A quick check onresume-writing on the internetshould give you severaloptions to choose from. Yoursoftware also may offer someoptions from which to chooseand may even offer a templateto work through. If you don’thave computer access,however, you might visit yourlocal library and see if theyoffer computers for use. Mostlibraries today do and the useof a computer will not only behelpful in providing you withtips in putting your resumetogether but, will also offer youan easier and moreprofessional means of printingit.

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Could you be a qualified and motivated member ofour growing team?Bangor Truck & Trailer Sales in Hermon, ME, is focused on expanding ourcustomer base and promoting the sales of Volvo & Mack trucks andReitnouer, Red River and TrailKing trailers, as well as the service and partsproducts of our affiliates. We are driven to provide our customers with skilledand exemplary service.

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solution.” There is a big difference!Getting a JobThe HM’s profession requires her togive out jobs, but that is a secondarytask; it is the last thing she does. Thereal ultimatum that managementputs before the HM is to findsolutions. A good example of howgiving out jobs and finding solutionsmight not go together is: a HMawards a job to a candidate whoproves not to be able to do the job.She didn’t supply a solution for herteam or the company; she just gaveout a job—every HM’s nightmare!The overwhelming response to thisHM’s challenge for a solution is astack of resumes that are very similar,in that they faithfully list all the tasksthat someone with that job wouldhave to do, and which they havedone. That makes the content of allthese resumes frighteninglyidentical. Which means the HMeither has 100 solutions, or she hasnone. Chances are, she has none.Being the SolutionWhen you send a resume that is alist of tasks you can perform, you are,in effect, promising that you will beat your position so many hours a day,and execute the standard tasks thatget this job done. This is prettyuninspiring, since in most of our jobsthere is much more involved than thestandard tasks. What about “puttingout fires,” or “addressing conflicts,”or “making changes,” or“innovating,” or “pursuingexcellence?” None of these are on thestandard job-task list. They are on

the solution list!The HM has a whole lot of resumesfrom people who believe they can dothe tasks. If she is lucky, she also mayhave a few from those who caninnovate, and be creative in theirwork, and make forward-thinkingdecisions...and can learn to do thedaily tasks, if necessary. These are thequalities she is looking for in her newhire. Perhaps you have them, but arethey represented on your resume? Ifnot, you probably won’t be thesolution.Think like a Hiring ManagerHere is a list of questions to askyourself about being the solution.They point to activities a HM wouldconsider in assessing a candidate:• Have I ever discovered a moreefficient way of completing a task,and perhaps, bringing a product to aclient early?• Have I ever thought ahead on aproject and discovered a probabledanger my team was headed for, andworked on avoiding it with the teamlead?• Have I ever brought a tense,troubled client or co-workerdisagreement to a successful, happyending?• Have I ever invited teamcollaboration on a task or projectthat would benefit from a surplus ofideas?• Have I ever stood out as a leaderand had complete support from myteam?• Have I ever designed – or

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contributed to the design – of a newmodel, for anything?• Have I ever inspired a sales team toexceed all quotas?• Have I ever found a means tocapture the credibility, trust andloyalty of my customers?• Have I ever provided the solutionto a particularly sticky clientproblem?• Have I ever encouraged a changethat improved the employee qualityof life in my department?Once you get the hang of the list,and this way of thinking, write inyour own questions; there are

hundreds of possibilities! And thereare plenty of ways to be the solution.

About the Author: Philip Schoen isa resume writer and editor with over20 years experience making adifference in people's careers. He isthe executive director ofResumeReview.net, a businessdevoted to making resumes and coverletters the best that they can be.

Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Philip_Schoen

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November 29 – December 12, 2010www.MyJobWave.com Employment Times - ME • NH

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(ARA) - In light of current economicconditions and the increased numberof people looking for a job, employersare being forced to re-evaluate andadapt their "traditional" hiring process.Today, jobseekers are not only facingthe challenge of finding a job forwhich they are qualified, but alsotrying to find a way to stand outamong the hundreds, even thousands,of other qualified applicants.

At the end of the day it's often theskilled candidate, who alsodemonstrates a legitimate enthusiasmfor the position, who wins out. Untilrecent years, the only significantchance for a jobseeker to communicatethis enthusiasm was in the usuallybrief face-to-face interview. Theonline world has changed this.

Through blogs, twitter, Facebook,LinkedIn and a plethora of others, jobseekers can be in a constant state ofcommunicating enthusiasm for theirfield, and employers are taking fulladvantage.

"Recently we were reviewingapplicants for a position in mydepartment," says Mike Pacchione, acareer advisor at The Art Institute ofPortland. "After weeding the

applicants down to three, we wereundecided between two of them andthought we'd Google them to helpmake our decision. We tried to read upon the first candidate. All we couldfind was an incomplete LinkedInprofile. There was nothing else. Thenwe turned to the second candidate.Her LinkedIn profile had peopleraving about her. Person after persondescribed her as being unselfish,dedicated and enthusiastic. A formercolleague called her an amazing co-worker and person. In short, shesounded exactly like the type of personwe wanted to hire. So we did."

This is not to say that jobseekers arehopeless without robust search resultsfor their names. By no means are yourequired to have a LinkedIn or Twitterprofile, and you certainly don't need aprofessionally produced YouTubevideo attributed to your name.

While these things might not harm ajobseeker's chances for an interview,what may hurt is the significantimpact that unmonitored tweets, postsand uploads can have on theirprofessional goals.

It is becoming standard for companiesto investigate potential employees'

online profiles before making a finaldecision. A survey conducted byMicrosoft in December 2009 reportedthat 70 percent of recruiters haverejected a candidate based on onlinereputational information. Swearing,posting party photos, talking poorlyabout work - all of these things giverecruiters an excuse to weed you out ofthe job search.

With the popularity and globalacceptance of social media, the fineline between professional and personallife has been demolished. It is pivotalfor job seekers to evaluate the messagethey are communicating online.

"Obviously most companiesunderstand conceptually that plenty ofemployees have faked being sick, havedrank too much and so on," saysPacchione. "Posting photos and statusupdates online communicates a certainpoor judgment that employersgenerally try to avoid."

All in all, when in the job search,candidates would be wise to listen towhat Seth Godin, social media guruand author of "The Purple Cow" likesto say: "Google never forgets."

That can be a good or bad thing.

Do You Have to be 'Online' in a Job Search? Younger Boss?Many workers today find themselvesanswering to managers half their age.Here are three tips to help you make themost of this workplace partnership:

• Take the InitiativeBe the first to establish yourrelationship. Ask for a meeting andoffer your support and cooperationearly. Sitting back and ignoring ayounger boss is a sure sign of hostility.

• Don’t Play a Parental RoleAvoid the classic “mothering” or“fathering” of a young manager. This iscondescending and will destroy anychance of a productive, professionalrelationship.

• Avoid Age-Based JudgmentsDon’t belittle an idea orplan just because itcame from a youngerboss. Stay objectiveand open to yourboss’s leadership.

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Employment Times: Can you tell usa little about the increase in businessthat has led to the need for stitchers?

L.L. Bean: The Maine HuntingShoe has experienced a resurgencein popularity. The sale of this itemhas steadily increased over the pastyear and is projected to continue toincrease for 2011. To meetproduction demands, we need toadd both experienced leathercutters and stitchers to our currentstaff.

ET: What has your recent hiring beenlike? Where can candidates makethemselves better stand out for thisposition (experience? skills?certifications?)?

LLB: We just completed hiring forour holiday peak season. We hirecall center reps, retail store reps,pickers, packers, monogrammers,and material handlers to help ushandle the increased holidaybusiness. We were again successfulin hiring for all of these positionsthis year. What seems to surprisecandidates the most is that all of ourjobs, even in the warehouse, require

some computer usage. Candidatesshould consider taking a computercourse, especially if they have neverhad the opportunity to use acomputer in a work experience.

We are looking for bothexperienced leather cutters andstitchers for the current openings.We have high production standardsand aggressive goals to meet and arelooking for employees who haveestablished skills in these areas.

ET: What other qualities are youlooking for in an employee?

LLB: It is important thatemployees are committed to bothbeing at work and producing a highquality product. L.L. Beanproducts are known for quality—our leather cutters and stitchers willshowcase their best work in eachpair of Maine Hunting Shoesproduced.

ET: What sort of application orinterview tips can you offer topotential candidates?

LLB: The online profile or

application is a candidate’s firstopportunity to sell his/her skills. Atthis point in the process, tell useverything you can about yourskills, experiences, and education.Remember to include hobbies,activities outside of work, andvolunteer experience—these are alllearning opportunities.

ET: What are some of your employeebenefits?

LLB: Benefits for seasonalemployees include the employee

discount, which is up to 40 percent;on-site free fitness facilities; anemployee store where one can finditems of clothing for just a fewdollars. The employee store is oneof our more popular benefits forseasonal employees—there isalways a deal to be found at theemployee store!

To learn more about what it takes tojoin L.L.Bean as a leather cutter orstitcher, visit llbeancareers.com andfollow the links to seasonalopportunities.

Think there are no good jobs our there? Check out our new section where we’ll connect goodcompanies with good people, and good people with good job opportunities.

Look Who’s Hiring NOW!Company: L.L. BeanGreatest Hiring Need: Leather Cutters & StitchersLocations: Freeport & Brunswick, ME

At work initiative counts, and one way to show you’ve got it is to make good, well-thought-out suggestions. Don’t be afraid to make suggestions because

the truth is that employers want employee input. Think about it. Work is generally a set of goals and the action it takes to get those goals accomplished.

There will be problems along the way—guaranteed. Suggestions can help employers solve those problems more easily, more effi ciently and more

economically. You have to offer your suggestion with sincerity, and that means that you’re making the suggestion because you truly believe in it— that

you are not using it merely as a vehicle to get ahead. Not that there’s anything wrong with getting ahead, but others can smell self-interest in a

suggestion. Try to keep your motivation as pure as possible. Here are a few tips from 1001 Ways to Take Initiative at Work, by Bob Nelson:

Making a suggestion concerning the area where you work is a good idea. Why? Because it’s likely you know the area well, and therefore you’ll probably make a good decision. You’ll want to look for ways to save money, improve a service or streamline

processes. Think about your ideas, and if possible, test them out.

If you’re going to make a suggestion, make sure you also have a way to implement it. Nelson says that you need to be careful that your suggestion doesn’t inad vertently come off sounding like a complaint. Think your plan through. Who would be

involved? How much would it cost? What are the benefits? Then vol unteer to work on bringing the idea to fruition.

Develop yourself as a “suggestor.” Think about the

possibilities and try to come up with at least two sug gestions

per week— even if you end up not pitching them. Carry a

pad and pencil with you so you can jot down your thoughts.

You’d be surprised at the great ideas that people think of that are lost in the minutiae of the day because the person didn’t

take the time to write them down. Be supportive of others’ suggestions when you think they are good ideas. This will

help you develop important alliances at work— and the goodwill of your co-workers when you launch your own suggestions.

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Adecco Job FairDate: Dec. 1, 9am-12pmLocation: The Sports Zone, 400 North St., Saco, MECost: Free FMI: See their ad on page 1 or go to

MyJobWave.com.

Jump Start Your Job Search WorkshopDate: Dec. 2, 9am-12pmLocation: Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, MECost: Free FMI: 207.753.9005*The Maine Department of Labor provides EqualOpportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliaryaids and services are available to individuals withdisabilities upon request.

15th Annual NH Economic Development Summit Date: Dec. 1, 8:00am-2:00pmLocation: Southern New HampshireUniversity, 2500 N. River Rd.,Manchester, NHCost: Admission is free but is limitedto the first 200 people.FMI: Leslie Sherman atlsherman@dred.state.nh.us

Oxford Hills ChamberAnnual ChamberOpen HouseDate: Dec. 2, 5:30-7:00pmLocation: Oxford Hills Chamber ofCommerce, 4 Western Ave., South Paris, MECost: Free FMI: 207.743.2281

Interview With ConfidenceDate: Dec. 3, 9am-11amLocation: Springvale CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale, MECost: Free FMI: 207.324.5460*The Maine Department of Labor provides EqualOpportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliaryaids and services are available to individuals withdisabilities upon request.

Spare Time to NetworkDate: Dec. 6, 4:30pm-7:00pmLocation: Exeter BowlingLanes/Shooter's Sports Pub,10 Columbus Ave., Exeter, NHCost: $20 will get participants 2-hours ofbowling (shoes included), pizza and theopportunity to network with other ExeterArea business professionals.FMI: 603.772.2411

Job Search Express: Tools forIncreasing Your Job SearchEffectivenessDates: Dec. 6 & Dec. 13, 9:30am-11:30amLocation: Bangor CareerCenter,45 Oak St., Suite 3, Bangor, MECost: Free FMI: 207.561.4050*The Maine Department of Labor provides EqualOpportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliaryaids and services are available to individuals with

disabilities upon request

Rite Aid Career FairDate: Dec. 7, 11am-6pmLocation: Rite Aid, 365 Allen Ave, Portland, MECost: Free FMI: See their ad on page 3

Resume & InterviewingSkills WorkshopDate: Dec. 8, 9am-12pmLocation: Wilton CareerCenter, 865 US Route 2E, Wilton, MECost: Free FMI: 207.645.5800*The Maine Department of Labor provides EqualOpportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliaryaids and services are available to individuals withdisabilities upon request.

Seasoned Workforce ForumDate: Dec. 8, 9am-12pmLocation: Portland CareerCenter, 185 Lancaster Street, Portland, MECost: Free FMI: 207.221.6987*The Maine Department of Labor provides EqualOpportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliaryaids and services are available to individuals withdisabilities upon request.

Gateways to EmploymentDate: Dec. 9, 9am-12pmLocation: Springvale CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale, MECost: Free FMI: 207.324.5460*The Maine Department of Labor provides EqualOpportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliaryaids and services are available to individuals withdisabilities upon request.

Greater Rochester HolidayBusiness After HoursDate: Dec. 14, 5:30-7:00pmLocation: Rochester Opera House,31 Wakefield St., Rochester, NHCost: Free FMI: 603.332.5080 or emailinfo@rochesternh.org

Lewiston AuburnCareer ExpoDate: Dec. 15, 11am-3pmLocation: USM L/A College51 Westminster St., Room 170,Lewiston, MECost: Free FMI: See their ad on page 2

Healthcare Career ExpoDate: Dec. 16, 4:30pm-6pmLocation: Redington-FairviewGeneral Hospital Lobby,46 Fairview Ave., Skowhegan, MECost: Free FMI: See ad on page 2

Ace That Interview!Date: Dec. 16, 10am-1pmLocation: Wilton CareerCenter, 865 US Route 2E, Wilton, MECost: Free FMI: 207.645.5800*The Maine Department of Labor provides EqualOpportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliaryaids and services are available to individuals withdisabilities upon request.

Constructing Your ResumeWorkshopDate: Dec. 17, 9am-11pmLocation: Springvale CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale, ME

Cost: Free FMI: 207.324.5460*The Maine Department of Labor provides EqualOpportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliaryaids and services are available to individuals withdisabilities upon request.

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Androscoggin Home Care& Hospice15 Strawberry AvenueP.O. Box 819Lewiston, ME 04243-08191-800-482-7412 • 795-9416www.AHCH.org

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November 29 – December 12, 2010www.MyJobWave.com Employment Times - ME • NH

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.

CLINIC REGISTRAREmergency Department/Clinic, 8-16 hours per week plus additional per diem.Applicants must be available for all shifts, weekends, and holidays.• Experience in medical terminology and/or medical background with general

office experience and skills • Basic computer knowledge • Highly organized, able to work independently, perform effectively under

pressure, and good telephone techniques • Ability to interact professionally with multiple age groups and disciplines

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REGISTRATION SUPERVISOREmergency Department/Clinic, 40-hours per week, primarily days, Monday-Friday.Responsible for coordinating coverage for all shifts, including weekends andholidays. • Supervisory skills including Task prioritization, Time management, and

Problem solving• Must be well organized, self motivated and have excellent communication and

customer service skills in a variety of settings, including direct face-to-face,telephone, and computer

• Ability to interact professionally with multiple age groups and disciplines• Basic computer knowledge; experience with Microsoft Office is preferred • Medical Record Terminology preferred• Medical background with general office experience preferred

OUTPATIENT REGISTRARLaboratory Department, 40 hours per week. Applicants must be availableweekdays, some weekends, and some holidays.• Experience in medical terminology and/or medical background with general

office experience and skills • Basic computer knowledge • Highly organized, able to work independently, perform effectively under

pressure, good telephone techniques, and excellent customer service skills • Ability to interact professionally with multiple age groups and disciplines

PHLEBOTOMIST-GENERALLABORATORYLaboratory department has two immediate openings for a phlebotomist/EKGtechnician. This is a full-time, 40-hour position, primarily on the evening shift butwith the potential to work various other shifts. The phlebotomist/EKG technicianposition includes scheduled hours during some weekends and holidays.

Applicants must be able to perform phlebotomy and EKG testing on patients ofall ages, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. An ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

REGISTRAREmergency Department, 30-hours a week, flexible hours. Applicants must beavailable for all shifts, weekends, holidays, vacation coverage and absences.• Experience in medical terminology and/or medical background with general

office experience and skills• Basic computer knowledge• Highly organized, able to work independently, perform effectively under

pressure, good telephone techniques, and excellent customer service skills• Ability to interact professionally with multiple age groups and disciplines

UNIT COORDINATOREmergency Room, per diem position with the ability to cover all shifts, weekendsand holidays. • High school plus 2–3 years post-secondary education or 2–3 years experience

in a secretarial/medical background required• Medical terminology preferred; required within year of hire• Applicant must be highly organized, able to work independently and perform

effectively under pressureAssertiveness, interpersonal communication skills and exemplary customerservice skills are essential.

For more information about these and other job opportunities atRedington-Fairview General Hospital, please visit our Web site.

WWW.RFGH.NETApply in person or mail, email or fax your resume to:Redington-Fairview General Hospital46 Fairview Avenue, P.O. Box 468, Skowhegan, ME 04976Fax: 207-474-7004 Email: wbrooks@rfgh.net

W E A R E A N E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R .

One of the greatest challenges thatrecent college graduates face whenentering the professional job market ishow to overcome their apparent lackof relevant job experience. It can seemto be a Catch-22: you need a job inorder to get relevant professionalexperience, but most employers won’thire you without the experience.Fortunately, overcoming this obstacleis not as difficult as it might seem ifyou follow four simple tips foremphasizing your relevant educationexperience on your resume.State you grade-point averageRight or wrong, many employersequate GPA with competence in theirfield for recent college graduates. If theGPA for your core classes issignificantly above the median foryour major, list it. The same holds truefor your overall GPA. Or, list youroverall GPA for the last two years ofcollege if it is significantly higher thanyour overall final GPA. A higher thanaverage GPA, for most employers, is asure sign for future success for jobcandidates.List relevant coursesList the courses that you took that willbe of interest to possible employers.For example, include advanced orspecial courses in your major or chosenfield. List courses that show aspecialization or skill or that will makeyou more marketable within theorganization, for example, business orcommunications courses. But don’tinclude courses that everyone in yourmajor as required to take. List onlythose that make you stand out, thatsay, “Hey, I’m unique, because...” Andmake sure that you list courses by theirofficial titles. Most employers won’tknow what Microbiology 450 is. Callit by its official title: “Microbiology450. Medical Microbiology.”

Include any relevant or specialaccomplishmentsDid you take an advanced or othersenior-level research course, work on aspecial project for one of yourprofessors, or participate in aninternship? Include the title andobjective of the project, any advancedor specialized equipment that youused, and any specialized techniquesthat you applied. And if you knowthem, include the results of the projectas well. Being able to discuss a projectand present the results marks you as aprofessional, someone who canmanage a project.Emphasize honors and awardsHave you received any scholarships,internships, or other academic or non-academic awards? List them anddescribe their purpose. Such specialhonors indicate exceptional ability tothe employer and give the impressionof success. If a number of the honorsand awards you received are non-academic, consider listing them in aseparate section of your resume called"Honors" or "Awards" instead of inthe Education section. Use your bestjudgment when deciding where thisinformation will make the mostimpact.Gaining the attention of potentialemployers can be one of the greatestchallenges that recent graduates facewhen applying for a job. But by usingthese four tips to emphasize youreducation and other specialaccomplishments on your resume, youincrease your chances of standing outfrom the crowd and being noticed forthe professional you hope to become.

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AUGUSTA, Maine – State LaborCommissioner Laura Fortman releasedOctober workforce estimates Nov. 23. Seasonally-Adjusted Statewide DataHousehold Survey – The preliminaryunemployment rate for Maine was 7.4percent in October, down from 7.7percent in September and 8.1 percent ayear ago. The number of unemployedtotaled 51,100, down 6,000 from a yearago.“Declines in the unemployment rate thelast three months are due to acombination of factors, includingmodest job growth and individualsleaving the labor force to attend schoolor for other reasons such asdiscouragement over job prospects,”Fortman said. To be counted asunemployed an individual must haveengaged in job search activities duringthe month. “As the pace of the recoverypicks up in the months ahead, theunemployment rate may rise asthousands re-enter the labor force.”The national unemployment rate was9.6 percent for the third consecutivemonth, down from 10.1 percent a yearago. The New England average was 8.2percent. Other states in the region were5.4 percent in New Hampshire, 5.7percent in Vermont, 8.1 percent inMassachusetts, 11.4 percent in Rhode

Island, and 9.1 percent in Connecticut.Payroll Survey of Businesses – Therewere 592,500 nonfarm payroll jobs inOctober, up 4,200 over the month. Thenumber of jobs has moved up and downin a small range in 2010, remaining closeto the level at the end of 2009.Nationally, nonfarm payroll jobsincreased 151,000 in October.Not Seasonally-Adjusted SubstateDataThe not seasonally-adjusted statewideunemployment rate was 6.7 percent inOctober, down from 7.5 percent a yearago. Not seasonally-adjusted ratesranged from 5.5 percent in CumberlandCounty to 9.6 percent in PiscataquisCounty. Rates were generally lowestalong the coast and highest in northernand border regions.Among metropolitan areas,unemployment rates were lower thanthe statewide average in Bangor (6.4percent) and Portland-South Portland-Biddeford (5.5 percent) and higher inLewiston-Auburn (7.0 percent).Detailed labor force and unemploymentdata for the state, counties, and 31 labormarket areas, as well as nonfarm jobsdata for the state and the threemetropolitan areas is available atwww.maine.gov/labor/lmis/data.html.

Maine UnemploymentRate 7.4 Percent for Oct.

(ARA) - A growing number ofstudents are attending college classesonline instead of going to a bricks-and-mortar campus. Research showed a 17percent increase in online enrollmentsfrom 2008 to 2009, with more than onein four college students now taking acourse online, according to a 2010report by the Sloan Consortium.A U.S. Department of Educationstudy also found that online learningcan even result in better performancethan traditional settings. But what doesit take to succeed in a virtual classroom,where teachers and students areconnected by technology?“Online learning can be moreconvenient, effective and rewardingthan traditional classes, butconvenience doesn’t mean it’s easier,”says Gwen Hillesheim, interim chiefacademic officer and provost ofColorado Technical University, aleading provider of education forcareer-motivated students. “Successfulonline students need to be proactive intheir studies and take responsibility fortheir own learning. It takes selfdiscipline and time management to doyour best. But when the student isengaged, the learning can be significantand the experience fulfilling.”If you’re an online student or

considering taking virtual classes, hereare five tips to help you succeed in adistance learning environment:• Know how and where to ask for help.Online students have access to most ofthe same services as on-campusstudents - registrar, career services,academic advisors, library and financialaid. Check if the online university alsooffers chat rooms or discussion groups,which are great forums to interact withother students, ask questions and talkabout assignments.• Budget your time. As a general rule,for every credit hour, allocate two tothree hours a week for study,homework, reading and research. Thisis in addition to listening to orwatching online lectures. Establish astudy schedule and stick to it. For thosejuggling work, family and school,consider posting your school scheduleat home and work so that your familyand colleagues know when you'recommitted to studying.• Create a dedicated learning space.Since you aren’t going to a traditionalcampus, it’s important to find a place todo school work - somewhere that'scomfortable, well-lit, free fromdistractions and has the necessarytechnology, resources and supplies.Consider your home office or set aside

“Most people search high andwide for the keys to success. Ifthey only knew, the key to theirdreams lies within.”

-George Washington Carver

a corner of your family room orbedroom to study.• Focus on how you learn best. Whencomparing online universities, find outif the course delivery and materials area good match for how you learn thebest. Colorado Technical University,for example, lets students personalizethe way they learn in 11 differentformats within the online virtualcampus environment via M.U.S.E.,short for My Unique StudentExperience. Students have the optionto watch, read, hear or interact with

supplemental course materials.• Follow the course schedule. Eventhough you don’t necessarily have to bein a classroom at a specific day andtime, make sure you review the coursesyllabus, highlight important examsand deadlines, and post in yourdedicated learning space.“Pursuing an education online takesdedication,” says Hillesheim. “Thosewho have a good support system andself discipline are the most successful incompleting their degree, no matter theage or life situation.”

Five Tips for Being a Successful Online Student

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R. H. Foster Energy, LLC, a Maine-based andlocally operated company, is seekingenthusiastic Convenience Store ManagerTrainees for the Greater Portland market.

RHF is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-motivated team players who are committedto delivering outstanding customer service.

Applicants should submit your resume to: RH Foster Energy, 110 Mecaw Rd.,PO Box 161, Hampden, ME 04444 or send your resume to HR@rhfoster.com

Manager in Training (MIT)Training in all aspects of customer service and ensuring service standards exceed customerexpectations while achieving sales and margin targets. This position will also be responsible forstaff management, recruitment, and associate training and will supervise employees to includemanagement personnel. The successful candidate will be trained for all aspects of management,safety and security, cash control, and preparation/maintenance of company operating records.

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PSYCHOLOGIST IVMaine State Prison • Maine Department of Corrections

The Maine Department of Corrections is seeking qualified applicants forthe position of Psychologist IV of the Maine State Prison. The Maine StatePrison complex is located in Warren, Maine, includes the BolducCorrectional Facility, and is the largest of the state’s correctional facilities.This is an excellent career opportunity to work in an evolving andchanging organization, and to demonstrate the ability to provideleadership to staff and foster cooperation and teamwork.

As the senior psychologist at the State’s maximum security prison,responsibilities include:

• Conducting and/or supervising complete psycho diagnostic andpsycho therapeutic programs;

• Coordinating an in-service training program for subordinates,and directing psychological research;

• Being the interface for the mental health program with interestedgroups promoting public awareness and program support; and

• The development and recommendation of policies and proceduresgoverning the administration of psychological services in orderto establish institution guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a clinical psychologistincluding one (1) year in an administrative or supervisory capacity;

• Bachelor’s degree supplemented by graduate level courses to thelevel of a Ph.D. with specialization in clinical psychology or aclosely allied field;

• One (1) year of supervised clinical experience (or internship)

• Licensure as a Doctoral Level Psychologist as issued by the MaineState Board of Examiners in Psychology.

Pay Range: $52,728 - $ 71, 801Value of State Paid Health and Dental:

Level 1: 100% State Contribution (employee pays nothing): $367.77 bi-weeklyLevel 2: 95% State Contribution (employee pays 5%): $345.58 biweeklyLevel 3: 90% State Contribution (employee pays 10%): $327.39 biweeklyLevel 4: 85% State Contribution (employee pays 15%): 309.20 biweekly

As of July 1, 2010, the level of the actual value of state paid Health Insurance will be based on theemployee's wage rate and status with regard to the health credit premium program.Value of State Paid Share of Retirement: 15.69% of Salary

The mission of theDepartment ofCorrections is toreduce thelikelihood thatjuvenile and adultoffenders willre-offend byproviding practices,programs andservices which areevidence-based andthat hold offendersaccountable.

For more information visit http://www.maine.gov/corrections/Careers/index.htm

Please direct your cover letter, resume and the State’s Direct Hire Application to: Office of Human Resources, Attn: Psychologist IV Recruitment, Maine State Prison, 807 Cushing Road,Warren, Maine 04863 • Email: msp.personnel@maine.gov

The Maine Department of Corrections is an EEO/AA EmployerWomen and Minorities are encouraged to apply

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