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YOUR LOCAL CONNECTION TO WORK Feb 27–Mar 11, 2012 take one! Vol 1 Iss 3 MyJobWave.com Discover Your Potential Apply online at www.manpowerjobs.com or call your local Manpower office GREATER PORTLAND Exp. Admin Assistants $11–$14 Warehouse & Assembly $9–$11 Reception $10 - $11 Electro-Mechanical Techs $17–$19 Financial Analyst $25 - $30 Mechanical Design Engineer $70K-$80K, perm Production Managers $60K - $75K, perm YORK COUNTY Quality Assurance Technician Temp-to-Hire, 1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic Temp-to-Hire, 1st Shift Machine Operator Temp-to-Hire, 12-hr weekend shift Manufacturing Batch Maker Contract – 2nd Shift Custodian Temp-to-Hire, 2nd Shift Physician Assistants $70K–$90K, contract Industrial Engineer $60K–$70K, temp-to-hire or perm MID-COAST Safety Manager $50K LEWISTON/AUBURN AREA Patient Service Reps Experience Reqʼd, $10 & up Inventory Specialist Temp-to-Hire, 1st Shift, $10.50 General Laborers Temp, 1st Shift, $8 Warehouse Temp-to-Hire, 1st shift, $9 Residential and Commercial Loan Underwriters $45K–$50K, perm CM Sales Engineer Base+comm, extensive travel in NE, perm Machine Operators Long-term temp, $10+ Maintenance Mechanics Long-term temp, $10+ MILLINOCKET/ AROOSTOOK Machinist, Machine Operators, Forklift Operators, Material Handlers Temp, All shifts, $9–$9.50/hr Family Practitioner w/Pediatric exp., $160K BANGOR AREA Fabricator Temp – 1st shift, $11/hr Assemblers, Warehouse Temp – All shifts, $8–$10/hr NEWPORT/PITTSFIELD Woodworkers, Carpenters, Machine Operators, Warehouse Temp, 1st and 2nd shifts, $8–$8.50/hr AUGUSTA AREA Data Entry Contract positions – $9 Warehouse Selectors Temp-to-Hire, 2nd Shift Warehouse Laborers Temp-to-Hire, 1st Shift - $8 Cafeteria Worker Per Diem Food Handling Exp Req., $9.50 WATERVILLE AREA Telephone Customer Service Must have agriculture, plant and growing experience Order Pickers Full time, 1st shift $9 Warehouse Full-time, 1st shift $9 Production: Assembly, Packing, Conveyor Belt Inspection Full-time, 1st shift $9 Welder/Pipefitter 1st Shift, temporary, Pay DOE Dishwasher Per Diem, Nights, $8.50 Part-Time Cashier Daytime, $8.25 Maine’s First Help–Wanted Publication Matures to Strengthen Recruitment Advertising Services to Local Employers Employment Times Announces Name Change We are pleased to announce that we have merged Maine’s first help wanted publication, The Employment Times, and the later-found job board, MyJobWave.com, to create My Job Wave, in print and online. Combining these two product names have allowed us to more easily explain our services, while offering the same great products. We have simplified all areas of our company and will stay committed to our mission: to create, communicate, and publish local career opportunities throughout Maine and New Hampshire. With a new innovative website and software, and an ever-growing community involvement, we are positioned to continue to provide effective recruitment advertising plans built to attract ideal candidates. We will continue to operate as a Sun Media company, based out of Lewiston with a recent second location in Falmouth, to better serve southern Maine and New Hampshire. One of the founders of Employment Times, Jeanne Paquette, had a desire to connect local employers with job seekers. Jeanne was very active in the community and became quickly well known, involving herself in many local industry associations, chambers, and educational events. Today, we continue her involvement as we benefit greatly from being local as we are able act as an advocate for our clients when the opportunity presents itself. We believe that an effective recruitment campaign tells the public why they want to work for you. We are eager to connect our fellow local companies with their best candidates by way of our print and online products. We thank you for your business and support and look forward to helping you with your future hiring needs.

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Y O U R L O C A L C O N N E C T I O N T O W O R K

Feb 27–Mar 11, 2012

take one!Vol 1 Iss 3

M y J o b W a v e . c o m

Discover Your Potential

Apply online at www.manpowerjobs.comor call your local Manpower office

GREATER PORTLAND

Exp. Admin Assistants

$11–$14Warehouse & Assembly

$9–$11Reception $10 - $11Electro-Mechanical Techs

$17–$19Financial Analyst $25 - $30Mechanical Design Engineer

$70K-$80K, permProduction Managers

$60K - $75K, perm

YORK COUNTY

Quality Assurance

Technician

Temp-to-Hire, 1st ShiftMaintenance Mechanic

Temp-to-Hire, 1st ShiftMachine Operator

Temp-to-Hire, 12-hr weekendshiftManufacturing Batch Maker

Contract – 2nd ShiftCustodian

Temp-to-Hire, 2nd ShiftPhysician Assistants

$70K–$90K, contractIndustrial Engineer

$60K–$70K, temp-to-hire orperm

MID-COAST

Safety Manager $50K

LEWISTON/AUBURN AREA

Patient Service Reps

Experience Reqʼd, $10 & upInventory Specialist

Temp-to-Hire, 1st Shift, $10.50General Laborers

Temp, 1st Shift, $8Warehouse

Temp-to-Hire, 1st shift, $9Residential and Commercial

Loan Underwriters

$45K–$50K, permCM Sales Engineer

Base+comm, extensive travelin NE, permMachine Operators

Long-term temp, $10+Maintenance Mechanics

Long-term temp, $10+

MILLINOCKET/ AROOSTOOK

Machinist, Machine

Operators, Forklift

Operators, Material Handlers

Temp, All shifts, $9–$9.50/hrFamily Practitioner

w/Pediatric exp., $160K

BANGOR AREA

Fabricator

Temp – 1st shift, $11/hrAssemblers, Warehouse

Temp – All shifts, $8–$10/hr

NEWPORT/PITTSFIELD

Woodworkers, Carpenters,

Machine Operators,

Warehouse

Temp, 1st and 2nd shifts,$8–$8.50/hr

AUGUSTA AREA

Data Entry

Contract positions – $9Warehouse Selectors

Temp-to-Hire, 2nd ShiftWarehouse Laborers

Temp-to-Hire, 1st Shift - $8Cafeteria Worker Per DiemFood Handling

Exp Req., $9.50

WATERVILLE AREA

Telephone Customer Service

Must have agriculture, plantand growing experienceOrder Pickers

Full time, 1st shift $9Warehouse

Full-time, 1st shift $9Production: Assembly,

Packing, Conveyor Belt

Inspection

Full-time, 1st shift $9Welder/Pipefitter

1st Shift, temporary, Pay DOEDishwasher

Per Diem, Nights, $8.50Part-Time Cashier

Daytime, $8.25

Maine’s First Help–Wanted Publication Matures to Strengthen Recruitment AdvertisingServices to Local Employers

Employment Times Announces Name Change

We are pleased to announce thatwe have merged Maine’s firsthelp wanted publication, TheEmployment Times, and thelater-found job board,MyJobWave.com, to create MyJob Wave, in print and online.

Combining these two productnames have allowed us to moreeasily explain our services, whileoffering the same great products.We have simplified all areas of ourcompany and will stay committedto our mission: to create,communicate, and publish localcareer opportunities throughoutMaine and New Hampshire.

With a new innovative websiteand software, and an ever-growingcommunity involvement, we arepositioned to continue to provideeffective recruitment advertisingplans built to attract idealcandidates. We will continue tooperate as a Sun Media company,based out of Lewiston with a recentsecond location in Falmouth, tobetter serve southern Maine andNew Hampshire.

One of the founders of EmploymentTimes, Jeanne Paquette, had adesire to connect local employerswith job seekers. Jeanne was veryactive in the community andbecame quickly well known,

involving herself in many localindustry associations, chambers,and educational events. Today, wecontinue her involvement as webenefit greatly from being local aswe are able act as an advocate forour clients when the opportunitypresents itself. We believe that aneffective recruitment campaign tellsthe public why they want to workfor you.

We are eager to connect ourfellow local companies with theirbest candidates by way of our printand online products. We thank youfor your business and support andlook forward to helping you withyour future hiring needs.

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EXHIBITORS

Open your door to the future by attending this annual

event, presented by the University of Southern Maine.

March 6, 201212 noon to 4:30 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • Sullivan Gym, Portland Campus

This career fair will draw about 100 employers and hundreds of students

and community members. This is a great opportunity for job seekers and

employers to discuss employment and career possibilities.

Make theMost ofAttending a

Make theMost ofAttending a

Job Fairs are excellent places to land jobs, because employers are there specifically toline up candidates for interviews, and some even interview and hire on-the-spot. While Job Fairs can be overwhelming with many people waiting to see the sameemployer, the pressure of on-the-spot interviewing, noise and sometimesconfusion, they are often a great tool and a good way to meet companyrepresentatives face-to-face. Before you go, review some tips on participating,which will help make your Career Fair experience a positive one.

ResumesBefore the Job Fair, do a little research to find out how many companies are goingto be on site. Plan to take enough resumes for all the companies you know you’reinterested in, and at least one resume for every two companies that you’re not asinterested in. While you may think that you are indifferent in a certain company,the display or a chat with a company representative may change your mind. Besure that your resume is current and accurate. Have someone proofread thembefore you make copies! Typos and other errors can be considered sloppiness onyour part and your resume quickly “screened out” because of it. Finally, don’t beafraid to distribute your resume to company representatives, that’s what you arethere for!

Prepare a “One-Minute Commercial” Your “One-Minute Commercial” should be a compilation, summarized, of yourresume and cover letter. It should be a brief but descriptive statement about yourabilities and skills as well as what you’re looking for in a new job. It is very muchlike your objective statement. First, illustrate the important details that support yourqualifications for the position. This is your chance to let the company representativeknow why you are uniquely suited for the position you are seeking. Brevity,specificity and perhaps most importantly relativity are the keys!

BY ANGELA M. HIGLEY

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Education & Career Services February 27–March 11 3

IN THIS ISSUEFEATURED ARTICLES

Tips for a Successful Job Fair 6

Make Getting the Next Interview Your Goal • 10

INDEX

Professional 1Education & Career Services 2–6, & 12 Health Care & Human Services 1 & 9General 1 & 10Skilled Trades 1 & 11Customer Service & Sales 1 & 12

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TERMS & CONDITIONSMy Job Wave is a weekly publication, advertising career opportunities throughout Maine & New Hampshire forcompanies of all sizes. Deadline for ad placement is Thursdays at 5:00pm (with the exception of holiday weeks). Colorad requests must be in by 5:00pm Wednesday. Delivery to newsstands is completed by Monday at 6:00pm. • MyJob Wave will not knowingly print any advertisement which is illegal or misleading to its readers. All copy and typearrangements are subject to approval by the publisher. We reserve the right to classify all advertisements. We reservethe right to refuse any advertisement. • The opinions expressed in the advertisements, content and articles are notnecessarily those of the My Job Wave or Sun Media Group. • Press releases may be submitted via e-mail [email protected]. • Time-sensitive press releases must be submitted before 5:00pm on Wednesday. We can notguarantee all press releases will make it to print. • The publisher assumes no financial liability for typographical errorsor copy omissions by the newspaper other than the cost of the space occupied by the error. All claims of error in thepublication shall be made by Tuesday at noon prior to the next publication. If not made by that time, no claim shall beallowed for errors not affecting the value of the advertisement. • Editorial and advertisement content are the property ofthe My Job Wave and Sun Media Group. Unauthorized use is prohibited. • My Job Wave will not acceptcancellations after Thursday at noon.

Writing a Winning

Be sure to include some accomplishments for each position you’ve

held. For example, if you were a salesperson you might include

information like “increased sales by 25 percent my first year by

attending industry trade shows,” or if you are an accountant, maybe

you “saved the company 20 percent by comparing long distance

options.” Make sure any claims you make are true and that you can

provide proof if asked.

Patti Murr

Resume

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Advertising for the JMG 2012 CareerDevelopment Conference sponsored by:

We’re looking for YOU!To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or exhibitor space atthis event, please contact Carlo Bufano at (207) 620-7180 x205 oremail [email protected].

Attention:Employers, Colleges& Trade Schools

500 career-ready, graduating high school seniors from Jobs for Maine’sGraduates (JMG) programs across Maine gather together for a day ofjob skills-related competitions and workshops. One of the mainfeatures of the day is the Career Expo, a college and career fair, thatthe students visit throughout the day. We’d love to see your businessor school represented there!

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Exhibitors Include:

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And many more to come!

Attention Employers:

For more information on reserving a booth, contact:Paulette Millette

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Sponsored By:

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April 5, 201210 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Open to students, alumni and thegeneral public.

Location: York County Community College112 College Drive, Wells, Maine 04090

York County CommunityCollege Career Fair

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Have a style in mind before you

begin. A quick check on resume-

writing on the internet should

give you several options to

choose from. Your software also

may offer some options from

which to choose and may even

offer a template to work

through. If you don’t have com-

puter access, however, you

might visit your local library and

see if they offer computers for

use. Most libraries today do and

the use of a computer will not

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with tips in putting your resume

together but, will also offer you

an easier and more professional

means of printing it.

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Job Fairs are a strategic part of your job search; using these

“helpful hints” will ensure your

success. As important as they

are in your job search

strategy, they can also be

overwhelming.

Preparation will help you

stay focused and on track

and will lead to a positive

experience. You have

only one chance to make a

good first impression—the

following steps will help you

make a good first impression.

Save the Date!

The Chamber is once again teaming up with Central Maine Community College, Northeast Bank,Lewisont CareerCenter, Sun Journal, Gleason Radio Group, My Job Wave, and JobsInME.com tosponsor the 9th Annual Androscoggin County Job Fair!This is a great opportunity for you to meet prospective employees.

9th Annual Androscoggin County Job FairFriday, April 13th 9am–1pmCentral Maine Community College, 1250 Turner Street, Auburn, ME

Exhibitors:

• Alternative Services-NE, Inc. • Androscoggin Bank• Androscoggin County

Adult Education Alliance• Bates College• BONNEY Staffing Center• Building Solutions LLC• Carbonite• CareerCenter• Central Maine Community College• Express Employment Professionals• FirstLight HomeCare

• Geiger• Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch• JobsInME.com• Lee Auto Mall• MAS Home Care of Maine• My Job Wave• New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc• Southern New Hampshire University• Support Solutions• TD Bank• US CellularAnd more to come!

ATTN EMPLOYERS: To reserve your place at the Job Fair, please visitwww.AndroscogginCounty.com or call JenniferZiebart at the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce at 207-783-2249.

Cost to exhibit is a low $120, which includes two brunches (additional brunches can be purchased at $10 each). If you would like to reserve electricity for your booth, the cost is a non-refundable $15.

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√ Create an ample supply of resumes. Make sure you proof them first—they must be error free.Carry your resumes in a folder to protect them from wrinkles, stains, etc.

√ Be prepared to talk about your experiences, skills,and qualifications.

Practice is the best preparation for your personal “sales pitch”.

√ Research the companies in attendanceIt’s important that you can converse with them knowledgably.

√ Develop a list of questions for the employers that interest you.

√ Take your calendar or date book.Some employers may want to schedule interviews soon afterthe job fair.

Dress Like you Want Their “Best” Job√ Select conservative, tailored clothing that is clean and

wrinkle free.

√ Excessive jewelry and perfumes or colognes, can hurt you—treata job fair like an interview.

Before the Fair

√ Keep in mind that employers may meet hundreds of people at the fair.In order to make your 1st impression “stick”, you must follow upon your job leads.

√ Use the business cards you collected to write a follow-up letter.1. Remind them that you met them at the (NAME) Job Fair and

thank them for the information that they shared with you.

2. Restate your qualifications and interest in the position. Include acopy of your resume.

√ Follow up phone calls are often effective.However, be cautious not to harass an employer by calling severaltimes in a short time period.

After the Fair

√ Leave your friends, family members and pets at home.Bringing your loved ones (unless they are looking for a job, too) issimply unprofessional.

√ The first one to two hours of a fair tend to be the busiest.Waiting until after the initial rush may prove beneficial and allowyou more time to speak with the recruiters.

√ When you first enter the fair, take a moment to orient yourselfto the environment.

Review the layout and think about how you want to navigate theroom. Prioritize employers you want to meet. Some tables mayhave lines of people waiting to speak to the recruiter; wait in linepatiently, your turn will come.

√ Many employers will have “give-aways”.It’s OK to take one, but don’t grab too many or make it looklike you shopping for your kids and grandkids.

√ When you step up to the table:1. Smile. It shows confidence and encourages conversation2. Extend your hand for a firm, confident handshake and

introduce yourself 3. Offer your resume

√ Be prepared to have an “interview-like” conversation.Talk about your skills, knowledge areas and abilities.

√ Ask for a business card from an employer.√ Ask about the next steps in the application process.

If the employer suggests that you call if you are interested in theposition, make every effort to do so the next day.

√ Before you walk away from the table, shake their hand and say“Thank You!”

At the Fair

By Amie Parker, Bates College

Tips for

ASuccessfulJob Fair

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Healthcare & Human Services February 27–March 11 9

A JOB VS. ACAREER:FIGURINGOUT HOW TOGET THERE

By

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Once you know what you want to pursue – a job or a

career – you need to figure out how to achieve your end

goal. Consider the following questions:

- What is your work experience?

If there is a particular industry in which you worked

previously, it will be easier to move from one job to

another in that same industry. For example, if you

worked in a restaurant, you are more likely to change

positions within the food-service industry. A career

change – for example from finance to social services

– might require some additional education and training.

- What is your education?

Even if your first job did not match your educational

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warehouse. The skills you gained on the job, and the

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an order fulfillment company, where you may encounter

long-term career options.

- Do you have the skills to switch from one industry to

another?

If you want to switch from one career to another, you

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If many of your skills are non-transferable – perhaps

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training. Regardless of whether you can afford to quit

working to go back to school, first consider taking a

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explore your options.

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DietitianNutrition Services has one 8- to 24-hours per week position available. The applicant must beavailable week days, weekends, holidays, and for vacation coverage and absences. • The qualified applicant will be a Registered, Licensed Dietitian with experience in a hospitalsetting• Knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition feeding strategies• Strong clinical nutrition assessment, care and education skills for our patient population

Director of Hospital Case ManagementResponsible for Hospital Case Management and Utilization Review activities, including: admissionand continued stay reviews, identification of quality care issues, infection control surveillance, andcompliance with UR specific regulations. The Director of HCM will assist Medical Staff members,hospital personnel, patients and families to understand rules and regulations surroundingutilization review activities and provide education and feedback as needed, and is responsible forsupervision of the Hospital Case Managers and fulfilling department head job duties andstandards.• RN plus 3 to 5 years of acute hospital experience and preferably one year in an infection

control and /or utilization review position• Excellent interpersonal, phone and decision making skills• Knowledge of State, Federal and Insurance rules and regulations• Excellent Computer Skills• Ability to interact professionally with multiple disciplines

RN, Emergency RoomOne 36-hour position on the 6pm–6am shift. Candidate must have at least 5 years EDexperience with ACLS, PALS and TNCC Certifications. IV certifications, ENPC certification andcharge experience preferred. Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills.

RN, SCU Emergency Room/SCUSpecial Care Unit, has two openings available: one 36-hour, days (7am–7 pm shift) and everythird weekend, and one 12-hour, days (7am–7pm shift) with some weekend coverage.ACLS, PALS, IV certification, moderate sedation certification required.

Apply in person or mail, email or fax your resume to: Redington-FairviewGeneral Hospital, 46 Fairview Avenue, P.O. Box 468, Skowhegan, ME 04976Fax: 207-474-7004 • Email: [email protected]

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 .

Begin your new career today!

On Mistakes

When you make a mistake,don't look back at it long.Take the reason of the thinginto your mind and then lookforward. Mistakes are les-sons of wisdom. The pastcannot be changed. The fu-ture is yet in your power.

Hugh White

On Mistakes

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10 General

Ask job seekers what

their goal is in terms of

their employment search

most of them will tell

you that it is "to get a

job." While that

certainly is the intent of

the end result of their

job search campaign,

one of the early lessons

I learned in my Five

O'Clock Club career

coaching studies is that

your goal throughout

your campaign is to

"get the next interview."

As I continue to work

with a growing range

of clients I am

observing first hand the

value of this type of

focus. The job search in

and of itself is very

stressful and can cause

great swings in one's

emotions no matter how

well their campaign is

organized. However, I

find my clients most

energized when they

have identified a new

contact with whom they

have the opportunity to

discuss their search, or

know they have an

upcoming interview

which may help lead

them to an eventual

position.

Make Getting the Next Interview Your GoalBy Tony Calabrese, Absolute Transitions

Financial Services Administrative Assistant

EOE/AA/MFDV

Western Mountain Financial Services, an established local investment unit of Franklin Savings Bank, is seeking to fill a new full-time position assisting our financial advisors with various aspects of client account servicing, including client communication. The right candidate will be a positive individual interested in a career in the finance industry. This person must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Previous experience in the financial services industry and completion of two or more years of college level courses in finance or economics is preferred. Candidates must be experienced in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Of-fice. The ideal candidate will be willing to continue studies to obtain Registered Paraplanner designation, Maine Life/Health Insurance Licensing, and FINRA securities registra-tions Series 6 or 7 and 63 or 66. We are looking for a team player who is highly organized, a self-starter with excellent data entry accuracy and computer skills; with a willingness to learn.

Western Mountain Financial Services, through Franklin Savings Bank, offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, life, disability, vacation, paid holi-days, 401(k), and pension plan.

Please send cover letter and resume, three professional references and salary requirements by March 9, 2012 to:

PO Box 522 Farmington, ME 04938 or email: [email protected]

When you stop and think about it this actually makes a lot ofsense. When one finds themselves in job search, in the earlystages the only ones who may actually know they're in searchare close family and friends other than the individual insearch themselves. Close family and friends while many timessupportive are too close to you and can be emotionally tiedto your journey. As you begin to reach out and first speak tothose that don't know you about your search several thingsbegin to happen. First, you begin to gain clarity as to how topresent yourself both in terms of who you are, what you havedone and what you are seeking to do as you go forward. Asyou learn to become a better interviewer, you use theexchange as both an opportunity to get and give information.

You learn to be as prepared or more prepared as the oneyou are interviewing by both having researched some on thetopic you are about to speak and by having your questionsready so as to learn what it is that you don't know and whichwill help benefit you in your search going forward. Those thatget proficient at the process learn to listen from theperspective of a consultant. A consultant is always looking tohear what it is that the other person finds to be difficult forthem, and seeks an opportunity to show how they are ableto help address the problem. Finally, an individual that has asolution for another and sees an opportunity to help willfollow-up with that person offering a proposal of how theymay be able to solve their issue.

The predominant tendency many people have while they arein job search is to approach things passively. They may sendout many resumes' to a number of different companies. They'llmeet someone who says they know a person that may beable to help them and then wait for their contact to set up ameeting with another as opposed to taking the contactinformation and setting up the meeting themselves. After a jobinterview they'll write a thank you note, but then just sit backand wait on contact from a company as opposed tofollowing up to gain an understanding of where the companyis in their search process or if new developments haveemerged. There is a great sense of not wanting to upset thehiring manager or resource with whom you desire to speakfrom fear of being perceived as a bother.

Yes a focus and strategy of making getting the next interviewyour goal takes courage. It does involve a lot of persistence

on the part of the job searcher. However, it certainly keepsone involved as an active participant in their search. Thosewho fully commit to this approach learn quickly to talk to asmany individuals as possible that may help them in theirsearch. They'll take the time to set up meetings with those whomay not have a job opening at the current time, but who maybe able to provide needed information or guidance as theypursue their search in their field of choice. They'll not focustheir energies all on one job opening, but look to haveseveral opportunities working for them at the same time.Above all, they reach the point where they realize it is worseto sit back and wait for something to happen, as opposed topossibly being told they are no longer a candidate for aposition and knowing they have made every effort to presentwhat they offer to that position.

Therefore, if you find yourself in job search in 2012, eitherthrough your own choice or through circumstances that arenot of your choosing, remember finding that next job is theend point to which you are looking to get. The true goal is totalk to as many people as you can along the way about yoursearch. And, whether those interviews are just to gainvaluable information about the field or type of position youare seeking, to make more people in the profession awareyou are in job search or actually to interview for a positionitself, you always should be looking to get that next interview.Making this a regular practice will not only assist you inleading you to your next job, but is advice to continue withonce that job is secured and as you move beyond that joband forward with your career.

About the Author:

Tony Calabrese of Absolute Transitions provides suggestions,approaches and information on how you can find a new job, move upto a new position, or change your career.

To get his free report, "Overcoming Obstacles to Change Your Life" visithttp://absolutetransitions.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6844739

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Skilled Trades February 27–March 11 11

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Hartt Transportation offers many other benefits and courtesies to employees. If youare at least 21 years old, have a clean CDL driving record with at least 1 year OTRexperience, tanker endorsement, and are ready to give yourself and your family thestability you all deserve, then we encourage you to apply today in person or fax/mailyour resume.

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Hartt Transportation Systems has been providing professional, reliable and safemotor carrier service to Maine and the nation for over 60 years. Starting in 1948 witha single truck designed to haul gravel and pulpwood, William A. Hartt has directedthe company's growth to now include 585 tractors, 1250 trailers, and many dedicatedemployees.

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Rick Parisien, Human Resources Director1-800-341-15861-877-689-1084Bomarc RoadBangor, ME 04401Fax: 207-945-5193Email:[email protected]

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We are also hiring owner operators with MC Authority. Growing at a rapid pace,we are looking for owner operators to haul our equipment on a full-time basis 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.

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Hartt Transportation is a

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as actively evaluating the

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Please apply in personor send resume to:Human Resources.WahlcoMetroflex, Inc., 29 Lexington St., Lewiston, ME 04240

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AUGUSTA — Governor Paul LePageannounced legislation on Feb. 22,2012 that would merge the MaineDepartment of Agriculture, Food andRural Resources with the MaineDepartment of Conservation into asingle Maine Department ofAgriculture, Conservation andForestry. The goal of the legislation isto strengthen Maine's natural-resourceeconomy in the areas of forestry,farming and conservation. Thislegislation is expected to go to theJoint Standing Committee onAgriculture, Conservation and Forestryfor consideration and approval.

"Farming and forestry are animportant part of Maine's heritage,and can play a significant role in oureconomic engine," said GovernorLePage. "These industries areimportant to Maine's future, and it isimportant we maximize the potentialof our natural resource-basedeconomy to provide jobs andeconomic prosperity to Mainepeople."

Agriculture Commissioner WalterWhitcomb, ConservationCommissioner Bill Beardsley, alongwith many leaders in the naturalresource industry, support theGovernor's plan. Many agree thatthere is a possibility to greatlyenhance Maine's forestry and farmingindustries, while capitalizing on our

natural resources.

"Growing Maine's natural economywhile protecting its long termproductivity needs the support of moreconcentrated services from a singledepartment," noted CommissionerWhitcomb.

"The sustainable goals envisioned byMaine farmers, forest owners andthose who use the parks and publiclands will be better coordinated bymerging the wide array of resourcerelated skills within the talentedworkforce of these two departments,"added Whitcomb.

"Agriculture and forestry, conservationand public access to Maine's naturalresources are all intertwined," saidCommissioner Beardsley. "A mergerthat yokes the two departments simplymakes sense. By combining forces,we can focus on the scientificfoundation and the common groundwe share as we pursue a 21st-centurynatural-resource economy for Maine,"Beardsley continued.

Representative Jeff Timberlake, R-Turner, is the lead sponsor of the billand has been involved in the farmcommunity his entire life. "It makessense to combine the resources ofboth departments to emphasize theimportance of being good stewards ofMaine's land," said RepresentativeTimberlake.

Governor LePage IntroducesLegislation to Combine Agriculture& Conservation Agencies

“...it is important wemaximize the potential of

our natural resource-basedeconomy to provide jobsand economic prosperity

to Maine people.”

– Gov. LePage

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