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I heard from one of my clients whowas offered a new job. When shegot the offer, the hiring managertold her that when they saw herresume, they just *had* to find outwho the person was behind thisunusually crafted document!Interestingly, she had gotten lesspositive feedback from some otherpeople. Yet she stuck with herslightly unconventional resume andit led her to a great job.
A Sea of OpinionsPerhaps what drives job seekerscrazy more than anything else isthat if they ask seven people toreview their resume, they will getseven different opinions about whatis working and not working aboutthe document. This state of affairs ischallenging for me as a resumewriter too: no matter how great Ithink a resume is, there will alwaysbe someone who disagrees with atleast something about it.
In an attempt to set the recordstraight, and to debunk the rumorsand folklore that abound inconversation about resume writing,Career Directors Internationalconducted a survey of recruiters,
human resource professionals andhiring authorities: Global HiringTrends 2012
I encourage you to read the entirereport if you can (see the link at theend of this article). It is a quick read,full of illustrative graphs and charts.To give you an idea of what's inthere, I am highlighting some of themost salient results here.
The Truth about Page Limits!A question that comes up extremelyfrequently with job seekers iswhether their resume can be morethan one page - or more than twopages. During one of my "Top 10Ways to Make Resume WritingFUN" webinars, someone asked
What do recruiters want to see on your resume? By Brenda Bernstein
whether his resume could beautomatically rejected by acompany simply for breaking the 2-
page barrier. I am happy to reportthat these fears are for the most partunfounded.
Page Preferences for ExecutiveResumesIn the survey, 37% of respondentsstated that "length is not an issue aslong as the resume provides theright data to make decisions"—and8% actually preferred a 3-pageresume, vs. 6% who preferred a1-pager! (Only 34% preferred a2-page resume.) Perhaps mostimportant, 58% of respondentsstated that they would NOTpenalize an executive candidate forhaving a resume that did not meettheir preferences (only 5% statedthey would do so).
Here's a surprise to me: Severalrespondents stated that 5 pageswas the maximum length they wouldread! Did you hear that, ladies andgentlemen? A 5-page resume! Ithink this reality check is a good onefor any executives attempting tosqueeze their resume onto 2 pages.Clearly it is more important toinclude essential information suchas achievements and experiencesthan to meet some mythical pagerequirement. A hard-hitting resumewith a compelling message aboutwhat the executive will do for a
company will almost always beread, regardless of length.
Page Preferences for Non-Executive ResumesWhen it comes to non-executiveresumes, there is a higherpreference for 2-page resumes, at37%, and a lower percentage ofrespondents who didn't have apreference (21%). One-pageresumes were preferred by 21% ofrespondents for non-executiveresumes, and only 6% preferred a3-page resume. I'm putting mymoney on the 2-page resume fornon-execs!
Conclusion on the page lengthissue: It's not size that matters - it'scontent! A hefty 54% of respondentssaid the length would not reallymatter if the resume were well-written and highly focused. As onerespondent stated, "As long as theperson has a reason for severalpages and I can find value in whatis written, I don't care. However, ifthe résumé is filled with nothing butjob duties on 80 separate lines, it isa waste of space and my time."(The same could be said of a 1-page resume that doesn't deliver thegoods.)
Resume Format and DesignFormat and design questions rankhigh on jobseekers' question lists.The question that most interested mewas about graphs and charts onresumes. Surprisingly, 33% ofrespondents still have not received aresume with a chart or a graph.24% of those who had seen chartsand graphs found them helpful orvery helpful, while 22% found themdistracting. These results are ratherinconclusive but indicate to me thatif you work in a conservativeindustry it might be best to stick tothe tried and true bullet format; in
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“Perhaps what drivesjob seekers crazy morethan anything else is thatif they ask seven peopleto review their resume,they will get sevendifferent opinions”
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IN THIS ISSUEFEATURED ARTICLES
Richard Freund appointedDeputy Commissioner ofMaine DOL 4
Seventh Annual “Best Placesto Work in Maine”accounces #1 Companies 5
Reviving a stalledjob search 6
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Education & Career Services 1 & 2
Professional 3
Skilled Trades 4
Healthcare& Human Services 1, 5, 6 & 8
Sales & Customer Service 2 & 8
General 8
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Maine RanksMost Improvedin Tax RankingsAUGUSTA – The Tax Foundationreleased recently its 2013 StateBusiness Tax Climate Indexcomparing tax rates and policiesacross states. Maine saw thegreatest improvement in its taxranking this year, moving from 37thto 30th on the list. The positivemomentum is attributable to theLePage Administration’s efforts toreduce the tax burden on Maineresidents and businesses, accordingto the Tax Foundation. The Indexspecifically identifies the repeal ofthe individual alternative minimumtax for individuals and theexpiration of a temporary ban onnet operating loss carry forwards astwo key factors in the tax climateimprovement.
“The reduction of the tax burden onresidents and businesses will lead tomore and better jobs in Maine,”said Governor LePage. “It is notablethat Maine had the most sizablerank improvement this year, as aresult of the repeal of our individualalternative minimum tax and achange in treatment of netoperating losses. By removingburdensome governmentregulations the people of Maine willprosper again.”
Within New England, Maineranked higher than Connecticut(40th), Rhode Island (46th), andVermont (47th). Maine’s corporatetax component improved 6 placesfrom 2012 to 2013, the second-most for any state, and theindividual income tax componentimproved 3 places, tied with Idahofor the most in the nation.
Additional changes to Maine’s taxstructure, including lower bracketsfor individual income taxes that takeeffect January 1, 2013, were notconsidered in this year’s report andwill likely result in even furtherimprovements in Maine’s ranking.Estimates indicate approximately440,000 Maine resident returns willhave an average reduction in theirindividual income tax liability of$340 in tax year 2013, an averagedecrease of 11 percent. A family offour, according to Maine RevenueService, with $50,000 of MaineAdjusted Gross Income will have areduction of $300 or a 25 percentcut.
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How Important is itthat we Love our Jobs?
Work/life balance expert Jim Bird (www.worklifebalance.com) sayswe hear all the time how important it is to have jobs we love. Yet mostpeople he knows don’t love their work. They either accept it ortolerate it. And that’s okay, Bird says. He points out that while it’snot necessary to be passionate about your job, you should bepassionate about how well you do the job. Why? Because that’swhat you do for yourself.
Lacking passion for your job doesn’t necessarily mean you’re livingyour life less well than the individual who is passionate about work.Your passion may surface in regard to other areas of your life. Birdoffers these suggestions for generating more ardor for living:
• Write the essay or book that’s been in the back of your mind.• Take a class in a subject that engrosses you.• Teach a class in the subject that engrosses you.• Cook dinners that will make your friends swoon.• Go to your favorite sporting events.• Let the people you’re closest to know how much you adore them.
The key is to set aside time for doing whatever it is you love todo. The first step is deciding you’re going to do it. The importantsecond step, Bird says, is to go for it.
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more innovative industries I thinkcharts and graphs can be a greatfresh approach. Also for someoneclimbing the ladder within the samecompany, charts and graphs mightbe very effective.
I was also intrigued by the responseto rumors that some recruiters andhiring managers never click livelinks because of the possibility ofviruses. The results of this survey tella different story. Although 17% ofrespondents never click on links,62% of reported that theysometimes or always click onhyperlinks when provided.
Regarding format, the survey foundthat Word (.doc or .docx) is thepreferred format for receiving
resumes by far, although 23%preferred .pdfs.
Tooting Your HornI have begun to include testimonialson almost every resume. Should youput them on yours? Although 41%of respondents said testimonialswould not influence their decisionpositively, 29% stated they would.To me that's enough support tocontinue my practice of includingtestimonials when space allows. I'drather have someone else sing myclients' praises than have the clientstoot their own horns. You mightwant to find a quotable quote foryour own resume as well.
No RulesWhat this survey brought home for
me is that there are no hard and fastrules of resume writing. However, ifyou focus on communicating yourskills and accomplishments honestlyand professionally, in a way thatmatches who you are, I figure youcan't go wrong. Sure, as my clientfound out, there are multipleopinions out there and there is noway you will please everyone. Butin the end, you only need to impressone person: the one who hires you.
Read the full Global Hiring Trends2012 report atwww.careerdirectors.com
About the Autbor:Brenda Bernstein, Founder and SeniorEditor, [email protected]
Brenda Bernstein, Certified AdvancedResume Writer and accomplishededitor and LinkedIn trainer, holds anEnglish degree from Yale University anda J.D. from the NYU School of Law.Over her 15 years as Senior Editor atThe Essay Expert, Brenda has coachedhundreds of professionals andcompanies to write resumes, essaysand other materials that result in soughtafter job interviews, admission to topschools, and measurable businesssuccess.
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AUGUSTA — Commissioner ofLabor Jeanne Paquette announcedthe appointment of Richard Freundof Portland as the deputycommissioner of the MaineDepartment of Labor on Oct. 17.
Freund brings to the position 35years of business experienceinvolved in leadership andmanagement of companies rangingfrom small businesses tosubsidiaries of large corporations.During the past three years, he hasserved within the Department ofLabor as the manager of the YorkCounty CareerCenter in Springvaleand as the senior research analystwith the State Workforce InvestmentBoard.
Paquette welcomed Freund, saying,“Richard’s experiences from boththe business community and withinthe department will be invaluable aswe strive to improve our economyand put people back to work.”
“He understands the dual customerfocus of the department. We need
to educate employers to improvetheir understanding of ourworkforce system and statecompliance requirements while atthe same time meeting the needs ofworkers,” she added.
Freund will formally begin his newposition on October 22, 2012.
“I am excited and energized withthe prospect of being able to furtherthe fine work of the MaineDepartment of Labor as we strive tobecome an even stronger catalyst inlinking employers and job seekers,”Freund said.
A native of New York, Freund haslived in Maine for more than adecade. He holds a bachelor’sdegree in Economics and an MBAin Finance and Accounting. Hebegan his managerial career atCiticorp—now Citigroup, where hespent 16 years and had theopportunity to manage mortgageand dealer finance businesses andacquire and manage a leasingcompany that was national in
scope.
He later served as vice presidentand general manager of a U.S.subsidiary of a Swedish-ownedemergency service andmanufacturing company inMassachusetts. Freund laterlaunched his own emergencyservice company; that was boughtby a German corporation two yearslater. After moving to Maine andworking in small businessmanagement, he undertook thechallenge of managing the YorkCounty CareerCenter, where heworked to decrease the county’sunemployment rate through activejob placement and customer servicefor both businesses and job seekers.
In Freund’s most recent work withthe State Workforce InvestmentBoard, he has sought to identifymeaningful improvements to theworkforce training system toincrease the amount of dollars spenttraining workers for jobs indemand.
The department administersMaine’s unemployment insurancesystem, is responsible for ensuringthe safety of public employees andprovides workforce developmentleadership and vocationalrehabilitation services throughoutthe state. Under the LePageAdministration, the department hasfocused on connecting Mainers tojobs and helping businesses createjobs through strengthening ourworkforce development system,improving outreach to businessesand clarifying employmentregulations.
The mission of the MaineDepartment of Labor is to promotethe safety and economic well beingof all individuals and businesses inMaine by promoting independenceand lifelong learning, by fosteringeconomic stability and by ensuringthe safe and fair treatment of allpeople on the job.
Richard Freund appointed Deputy Commissioner of Maine DOL
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LEWISTON, Maine — Westbrook-based Cintas Corporation is ranked#1 “Best Places to Work in Maine”in the large company category.PeoplesChoice Credit Union,located in Saco, took the samehonor in the small/mediumcategory at The Society for HumanResource Management’s (SHRM)Maine State Council’s awards andrecognition dinner held Oct. 11 atthe Ramada Conference Center inLewiston.
The assessment process,administered by the BestCompanies Group, evaluated eachcompany’s employee policies andprocedures, as well as responsesfrom the company’s employees to asurvey. In August, the BestCompanies Group released a list ofthe 42 companies who made the cutas the overall Best Places to Work.The program marks the most recentstep in a long-term initiative toencourage growth and excellencethroughout all Maine companies.
The rankings for all 42 companiesthat made the "2012 Best Places toWork in Maine" list wereannounced to a packed house ofmore than 450 people:
Large Company Category(250 plus U.S. Employees)
1. Cintas Corporation, Westbrook2. Consigli Construction Co., Inc.,
Portland3. Edward Jones, Eliot4. Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor
5. Unum, Portland6. New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc,
Norway7. Androscoggin Home Care &
Hospice, Lewiston8. Tyler Technologies Inc, Yarmouth9. athenahealth, Inc. Belfast10. CIANBRO, Pittsfield11. Hollywood Casino Bangor,
BangorSmall/Medium Company Category(15 to 249 U.S. employees)
1. PeoplesChoice Credit Union,Saco
2. Turner Barker Insurance,Portland
3. Biddeford Savings Bank,Biddeford
4. Maine Savings Federal CreditUnion, Hampden
5. Hall Internet Marketing, Portland6. Town & Country Federal Credit
Union, South Portland7. Machias Savings Bank, Machias8. Hurley Travel Experts, Inc.,
Portland9. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean
Sciences, East Boothbay10. Plixer International, Inc,
Sanford11. Winxnet, Portland12. Mechanics Savings Bank,
Auburn13. FISC Solutions, Lewiston14. Skowhegan Savings Bank,
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Seventh Annual “Best Places to Work in Maine”announces #1 Companies
15. Holden Agency Insurance,Portland
16. Garrand Portland17. Bernstein Shur, Portland18. Putney, Inc, Portland19. BONNEY Staffing Center, Inc.,
Portland20. Kepware Technologies,
Portland21. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust,
Bar Harbor22. CashStar Inc., Portland23. Gorham Savings Bank,
Gorham24. MPX, Portland25. Allen Insurance and Financial,
Camden26. Maine Credit Union
League/Synergent, Portland27. Infinity Federal Credit Union,
Westbrook28. MOUNTAIN, LTD,
New Gloucester29. MedTech Media, Scarborough30. GreenPages Technology
Solutions, Kittery
31. PRC Industrial Supply, Portland
The 2012 Best Places to Work inMaine program, sponsored byBernstein Shur, recognizescompanies who have establishedand consistently fosteredoutstanding workplaceenvironments. Partners endorsingthe program include BestCompanies Group; the Maine StateChamber of Commerce; My JobWave; and Mainebiz.
The program also helps companiesthat want to improve their score.The Best Companies Group’s“Employee Feedback Report” ispresented to each participatingcompany, even if it did not make thelist. The report summarizesemployee engagement andsatisfaction data, the "MaineBenchmark Report," and thetranscript of employee writtencomments. The report is used bymany organizations to makesignificant improvements in theirworkplace culture.
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(ARA) - With record numbers ofpeople seeking employment,competition is fierce for any job inany industry. If you're looking forwork, it might seem difficult to knowhow to stand out from the crowd.For anyone feeling stalled in theirjob search, a few simple steps couldput the wind back in their sails.
"When I talk with students who arediscouraged, the first question I askis, 'What are you doing?' Ninetimes out of 10 they're on thecomputer," says Chasity Trzop,director of Career Services atBrown Mackie College - Louisville.“The computer is a passive jobsearch. You are one of a thousandonline, with about a 10 percentchance of getting an interview ifyou have done nothing face-to-facewith the company. You must get outand interact with people," Trzopsays.
Treat a job search like a job.
Trzop reminds graduates thatsearching for a job is a job, andshould be treated as such. A goodrule of thumb is to do 10 thingseach day in support of your jobsearch. "Five of those things can bedone online, like finding andapplying for jobs, and writinge-mails to strengthen your careernetwork. The other five thingsshould be personal contact withpeople who may be able to help.Get up and meet with people faceto face," says Trzop.
Join professional associations.
Students at Brown Mackie College- Louisville learn early during theiracademic program the importanceof building a professional network.They are encouraged to join studentclubs and professional associationsin support of their major. Theaffiliations are helpful in securingan externship, and indispensablewhen searching for employment.Attending association functions putsyou in front of people who may behiring. "No one knows howwonderful you are if you're hidingbehind your computer," Trzop says."Go to events, and carry yourresume with you."
Volunteer to apprentice withoutpay.
Volunteering to work without paycan go a long way toward findinga job. "Offer your service tosomeone in the field you want toenter. Ask if you can shadow him orher for a few days," Trzoprecommends. "Who wouldn't wantfree labor? It's no skin off your noseif they say no." Trzop has seenmany students gain on-the-jobexperience this way. Severalproved to be so useful that thecompany created jobs for them.
Volunteer for community service.
Make productive use of your time."Volunteer for any type ofcommunity service that interestsyou," Trzop says. It providesnumerous benefits. It gets you out ofthe house and introduces you tonew people. "You never know whenyou'll meet someone who may behiring. The experience also looksgreat on a resume, and can fillgaps in employment," she says.
Use the phone to your bestadvantage.
Trzop tells graduates to keep intouch. After meeting people in theindustry, call them to solidify therelationship. Ask for information onwhich companies may be hiring."Make excuses for calling," shesays. "If your profession requirescertification, call your contactswhen it comes through."
Social websites aren't just forsmall talk.
"More and more people areturning to social networks likeFacebook and LinkedIn in theirsearch for employment," saysTrzop. "The websites make it easyto connect with others who shareyour interests." Brown MackieCollege - Louisville has even begunto use LinkedIn to find interncandidates and promote internshipfairs.
Now you are armed with specificknowledge on how to conduct yourjob search from a career serviceprofessional. "Keep a positiveattitude and do the legwork that willput you out in front of people,"Trzop says. "I tell our school'sgraduates, 'School is boot camp.Now go out and be a soldier.'"
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Infection PreventionistNursing Administration has a 30-hour per week position for a self-motivated RN or MTlicensed individual. The applicant must have the ability to work in a team based environmentand excellent communication skills are essential. Primary responsibility is implementing bestpractice standards in prevention of hospital infections. Responsibilities also include initiating,sustaining and evaluating an effective infection control program. Experience preferred andCertification in Infection Control is recommended within 2 years. Willing to train anindividual who is familiar with healthcare acquired infections, able to coordinate activities,possesses knowledge of computer fundamentals, projects self-confidence, and valueseducation of others.
RN - I.V. TeamA 32-hour-per-week position is available, two 12-hour night shifts (7pm–7am) and one8-hour evening shift (3pm–11 pm), includes every other weekend and holiday coverage asneeded.
• One year experience as an R.N. and experience with IV therapy desired.
Unit CoordinatorMedical/Surgical Unit, has one 32-hour per week position available. Hours will be 24-hoursday (6 AM – 2:30 PM) and 8-hours night (10:45 PM – 7:15 AM).
• High School plus 2 - 3 years post-secondary education or 2 - 3 years’ experience in asecretarial/medical background required
• Medical terminology preferred
• Applicant must be highly organized, able to work independently and perform effectivelyunder pressure
Assertiveness and good interpersonal communication skills are essential.
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Apply in person or mail, email or fax your resume to:Redington-Fairview General Hospital, 46 Fairview Avenue, P.O. Box 468,Skowhegan, ME 04976 • Fax: 207-474-7004 • Email: [email protected]
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Eastern Maine HomeCare d/b/a Bangor Area Visiting Nurses is currentlyaccepting applications for the following positions:
Registered NurseQUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:Must have a current Maine RN license; a minimum of one year clinicalexperience; must have the ability to observe, assess, plan, implement andevaluate individuals and families using the nursing process; must have goodcommunication skills; must have knowledge of the team concept inproviding health care; must be detail-oriented and able to workindependently.
The community health nurse provides and promotes comprehensive healthservices to individuals and families in the home for the purpose ofpromoting, maintaining, or restoring health or minimizing the effect ofillness and disability.
• Full-time coverage, weekends in the Bangor AreaThis is a benefited weekend position Friday 4:30 p.m. through Monday8:00 a.m. from our Bangor office.
• Full-time coverage, Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30pw/On-Call Rotation in the Bangor Area
We are also accepting applications for per diem RegisteredNurses for the Bangor area as well as theWaterville/Fairfield area.
Apply online atwww.easternmainehomecare.org
Qualified applicants interested in these positions should submit a coverletter and provide a relevant resume with three references with names andaddresses to: Bonnie Turck, HR, Director, Eastern Maine HomeCare,14 Access Highway, Caribou, ME 04736Tel (207) 498-2578 • Fax (207) 498-4129 • E-mail: [email protected]
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