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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
July 2–15, 2012
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The State of Maine is currently seeking an experienced, self-motivated leader toassume the role of President of Maine Technology Institute (MTI). It’s a uniquenonprofit corporation that works in concert with Maine’s Department of Economicand Community Development to stimulate and support research anddevelopment activities resulting in creating new jobs for Maine people.
The successful candidate will:• Serve as Liaison between MTI board and other targeted technology boards• Manage/lead the institute’s programs, services and staff• Carry out well thought out/fiscally responsible initiatives with proven ROI
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It's nerve-wracking enough to getthrough an interview, but one canagree that waiting for the result proveseven more aggravating. Even if youcome out of a potential employer'soffice feeling confident that you nailedit, there's still a period of uncertainty
that stretches with each passing the daythe phone does not ring. You know HRis interviewing other people and needsto collect a fair amount of candidatesbefore they can make an informeddecision. Also, you continue to look forother open positions. How do you deal
with the days when nobody is callingyou?
Anxiety during a job search is perfectlynormal. You feel pressured to find agood job in order to relieve financialburdens, and the sooner you are hiredsomewhere the better. This time
between the interview and the callshould be invested well in improvingyour profile, so that subsequentinterviews - if necessary - may result ina faster response. Not only that, butstaying busy can help ease the nervesas you wait for employers to contactyou.
Here are a few things you can do inbetween interviews to help improveyour position in the eyes of those whohire:
1) Revise your resume. Take a look atyour job history and skills. You maywant to play up certain points andachievements that will impress anemployer. If you have learned anythingnew, like a computer language ofcoding skill, include in a new versionbefore sending it out with yourapplications.
2) Change up your references. It'sgreat to have two or three people onwhom you can always rely for a goodword. Don't stop there, however. Try to
Regroup after a job interview:What to doto improveyour profile
By Kathryn Lively
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2 Education & Career Services and Professional
Creating new “Pathways to Prosperity”for Maine high school studentsAUGUSTA, ME – Of Maine’s12,000 public high school studentswho receive their diplomas thismonth, 61 percent are expected toenroll in college. Yet, by the time theyreach their mid-twenties, barely 38percent will have earned a collegedegree.
In February 2011 the Pathways toProsperity Project at the HarvardGraduate School of Education(HGSE) released a report challengingour country’s excessive focus on theidea that a four-year degree is theonly pathway to success in theworkforce. The report argues that weneed to create additional pathwaysthat combine rigorous academicswith strong technical education toequip the majority of young peoplewith the skills and credentials tosucceed in our increasinglychallenging labor market. Pathwaysto Prosperity: Meeting the Challengeof Preparing Young Americans for the21st Century hit a nerve amongemployers, educators, and stateofficials struggling with highunemployment rates, perceived skills
mismatches, and the devastatingeffect of the financial crisis on youngpeople.
The enormous interest generated bythe Pathways report has led to thelaunch of the Pathways to ProsperityNetwork, a collaboration betweenHGSE, Jobs for the Future (JFF) andseven states—including Maine. Thisnetwork is committed to ensuring thatmany more young people completehigh school, attain a valuablepostsecondary credential, and begina career while leaving open theprospect of further education.
Maine Governor Paul LePage said,“In shaping a responsive workforcedevelopment system, I remainconvinced that well-defined careerpathways for all young people areessential to building a qualifiedworkforce for all Maine industries.”
To accomplish this goal in Maine,Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG)will lead a coalition of key public andprivate sector leaders, includingemployers and educators, who arecommitted to building a variety ofcareer pathways that will link high
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The Franklin Journal is looking for a reporter/photographer to cover FranklinCounty governmental meetings and community happenings.
Prospective candidates should have a demonstrated ability to produce storiesand photographs under deadline pressure, work well with others and bereceptive to editing changes to any final work product. Average hours for thisposition are 36 hours per week, benefit package included.
Coverage responsibilities would include but not be limited to town andcounty government, including Selectmen’s meetings in the Farmington andWilton area and occasionally beyond, county commissioners meetings andfeature articles and breaking news stories as needed for this busy twice weeklynewspaper. Community events, festivals and celebrations are among thecoverage responsibilities. A flexible work schedule, with some night andweekend hours available would be required.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to work in a fast-pacedenvironment while helping to cover the news and events of your community,please forward a resume with pertinent work experience and 2 to 3 writingand photo samples to:
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One of Maine’s premier media corporations providing years of reliable news andinformation is searching for qualifi ed candidates to fi ll the position of:
The Newsroom department is looking for a part time page designer/copy editor to join its night news desk.
Preference will be given to the applicant who has experience editing copy and/or designing news pages. This position involves weekend work. We’re looking for someone who can work a fl exible schedule.
No phone calls please.
If you are interested in working for a dynamic publishing company with benefi t package included, please send resume to:
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Page Designer/Copy EditorIf your job is starting to feel routine and yourperformance uninspired, itʼs time to take mattersinto your own hands: Motivate yourself.
How?
One way is to create a support group of your peersfrom outside your organization—even fromoutside your industry.
Contact four to eight people you trust and know tobe energetic, positive individuals. Make acommitment that whatʼs said in your meetingsstays in those meetings.
Then get together at least quarterly to share youraspirations, ideas, challenges, and (sometimes)pet peeves. You may be surprised at what you canlearn from people outside your field and how manynew ideas or solutions you gain from thenetworking experience.
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IN THIS ISSUEFEATURED ARTICLE
Regroup after a jobinterview: What to do toimprove your profile 4
Creating new “Pathways toProsperity” for Maine highschool students 2
Personal Brand and the Resume:Determining your ValueProposition 2
INDEXEducation & Career Services 1, 2 & 8Healthcare & Human Services 3 & 4Professional 1 & 2Skilled Trades 6 & 8Sales & Customer Service 1 & 8
school students to successful careers.
Craig Larrabee, President& CEO ofJMG said, “There is no single entity –not the public school system, nor thebusiness community that can do thiswork alone. By combining theresources of everyone who has astake in the future of Maine’s studentsand Maine’s economy, we can ensurethat our young people are preparedto meet the demands of today’s jobmarket.”
The work will initially focus on themanufacturing labor market in Maine,however, the long-term goal is tocreate a statewide system of careerpathways that can serve a majority ofstudents. After years of decline, jobsin the manufacturing industry in Maineare on the rise. Lisa Martin, ExecutiveDirector of the ManufacturersAssociation of Maine, says, “We arethrilled to be partnering with such agreat program as JMG! The Pathwaysto Prosperity program will increaseour outreach to young people foropportunities in manufacturing andwill assist in our efforts to market andplace students in great careers.”
Other states that have joined thePathways to Prosperity Network areIllinois, Massachusetts, Missouri,North Carolina and Tennessee. ThePathways to Prosperity frameworkincludes the following elements of apathways system:
• Employers committed to providinglearning opportunities in theworkplace and supporting thetransition of young people into thelabor market.
• Career pathways with clearstructures, timelines, costs, andrequirements linking and integratinghigh school and community collegecurriculum and aligning both withlabor market needs.
• An early and sustained careerinformation and advising system
strong enough to enable students andfamilies to make informed choicesabout educational career paths.
• Local or regional intermediaryorganizations to provide theinfrastructure and support for thedevelopment of such pathways.
John Dorrer, former ActingCommissioner of the MaineDepartment of Labor, is now aprogram director at Jobs for the
Future. Dorrer said, “It is long pasttime that we broaden the range ofhigh quality pathways that we offer to
our young people, beginning in highschool. The lessons from othercountries strongly suggest that thismight be the single most promisingstrategy for greatly increasing thepercentage of young adults who earna post-secondary degree orcredential that prepares them toembark on a meaningful career.”
...the long-term goal isto create a statewidesystem of careerpathways that can servea majority of students.
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We serve over 11,000 individuals each year, providinginnovative programs and services for people of all agesliving with mental illness, the effects of trauma,substance abuse, intellectual and developmentaldisabilities, autism, and more.
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Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice’s program is growing and is seeking tohire a full-time (40 hours) Social Worker for the Hospice Team. This positionserves hospice patients in private homes & nursing facilities.
Social Workers are integral members of the Hospice InterdisciplinaryTeam and must demonstrate maturity and sound judgment as theyaddress psychosocial needs related to the end-of-life treatmentplan of the patients and families we serve. You must haveexperience working with patients and families facing life-threatening illness, grief and loss. A minimum of one–twoyears of experience in a health care setting, especially hospice,is preferred.
Excellent assessment and care-planning skills are essential.Current Maine LMSW or LCSW is required. Current driver’slicense and a reliable vehicle are also required.
If interested please stop byWilton or call the Lewiston officefor an application:
Androscoggin Home Care & HospiceATTN: EMPLOYMENT COORDINATORHuman Resources Department, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240Tel: 1-800-482-7412 or 795-9416 AHCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Hospice Social Worker40 Hours • Wilton (South)
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inasmuch as every discovery
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Worrying is Not DoingAre you worrying about something you need to do? If you are worrying
about something, a project or something you need to take care of at home,
itʼs a good idea to keep in mind that merely worrying about something is not
doing something. It may sound idiotic, but reminding yourself of this
occasionally can help you work through procrastination and avoidance
when it comes to dealing with things youʼd rather just go away.
For instance, many first time job hunters make this mistake when they
graduate from college and are trying to enter the work world. They sit
around and fret about how hard it is to get a job, and they keep the focus
on the disconcerting fact that they do not know how to find a job. The truth
is of course that no one really knows how to get a job until after theyʼve
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by worrying, they are actually looking for a job. What theyʼre really doing is
thinking about looking for the job. And they are wearing themselves out by
participating in this very draining mental game.
The next time you find yourself worrying
instead of doing, try writing down what you
have done toward resolving your problem
or attaining your goal. In the case of job
hunters, they might see that they really
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calls. In the same way, you can evaluate
whether you are really making
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Cumberland County is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer.We encourage diversity in our workforce.
The Cumberland County Sheriff Office is looking forcareer minded individuals that are interested in becomingCorrections Officers at the Cumberland County Jail.
CORRECTIONSOFFICERSCumberland County Jail • Portland, MEwww.cumberlandcounty.orgStarting salary is $17.14/hour+shift differentials.Opportunities are available for overtime.Requirements: Age 18 or older, high schooldiploma/GED, 3 years of general work experiencesand/or post secondary education. Successful candidatescomplete a thorough application process including: aninterview, physical agility test, ALERT test, backgroundinvestigation and polygraph.Candidates who are selected for hire will receive paidon-the-job training.
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
To Apply: Applications are available on our website,www.cumberlandcounty.org, may be requested bycontacting Human Resources at 775-6809, or may bepicked up in the Human Resources Office located at theCumberland County Courthouse, 142 Federal Street,
Room 100, Portland, ME 04101.
CumberlandCounty offersan excellentbenefit packagewhich includeshealth, dentaland lifeinsurance,educationalincentives andMaine PublicEmployeeRetirementplans.
Central Maine Eye Care, P.A.
For immediate consideration,please forward, fax or e-mailresume to:
Practice ManagerCentral Maine Eye CareP.O. Box 999Lewiston, ME 04243-0999Fax: 207-783-3159Email : [email protected]
(No Phone Calls Please)
Central Maine Eye Care, a large, multi-physician, Ophthalmology andOptometry practice located in Lewsiton, ME has a full-time opening:
Medical Office Receptionist /SecretaryGreet patients and visitors, and provide information to patientsabout their visit as well as obtain information from them. Answermultiline phone and schedule appointments. Prior Medical Officeexperience preferred with knowledge of medical terminology andhealth insurance billing.
Candidates must possess an outgoing pleasant and compassionatepersonality; energetic and positive patient/customer service workethic; ability to work is a very busy environment; willingness to be ateam player; and attention to detail.
Central Maine Eye Care offers a flexible work schedule, competitivesalary based on experience, and a benefits package, includingcafeteria plan, supplemental insurance, tuition and uniform allowance.
The County of Cumberland encourages diversity in its workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
ReceptionistCumberland County District Attorney’s OfficeThe Cumberland County DA’s Office is seeking a receptionist to assist,screen and direct the public via telephone and in person. A high schooldiploma or equivalent and excellent typing & computer skills are required.Previous experience on a multi-line telephone system, the ability tocommunicate effectively with the public and a minimum of one year ofoffice experience are preferred. Non-negotiable starting salary $11.52/hr for37 ½ hour work week, plus excellent benefits.
Applicants must complete an application in lieu of or in addition to aresume. Applications are available to download from our website,www.cumberlandcounty.org, or may be requested by contacting HumanResources at 207-775-6809.
Submit applications to: Cumberland County Human Resources, 142Federal Street, Room 100, Portland, Maine 04101.
Applications must be received in Human Resources by4:00 PM on July 12, 2012 for consideration.
One of Maine’s premier media corporations providing years of reliable news and information is searching for qualifi ed candidates to fi ll the position of:
The Transportation department is seeking a dependable part-time bundle delivery driver who will be available to work Wednesday through Sunday. Additional nights of work may be available but will not be mandatory. This position involves delivering our publications in company vehicles, normally between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. approximately 25 to 30 hours per week.
The ideal candidate should be a responsible, reliable and conscientious individual, able to lift and load up to 35 lb. bundles repetitively. Must be 21 years of age, have had a driver’s license for a minimum of one year, a clean driving record and able to work as part of a team.
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get a few people "on reserve" who mayoffer a more unique picture of you as aworker.
3) Watch the reel. After footballgames, coaches often watch film of theteam to see what worked and whatdidn't. You won't be able to record yourinterview, but if you're worried aboutyour appearance and performance youcan sit with a friend and recap. A newpair of eyes may point out tics andgestures that could turn off employers.
4) Rethink your wardrobe. You dressyour best when you meet potentialemployers, but you should also considerthat colors and style vary depending on
the job. Rule of thumb amongemployment experts is to wear a darkneutral color - black or navy blue - in aconservative style.
Changes to your presentation, attitude,and style can make a difference afterthe interview. Evaluate how anemployer sees you, and improve uponthat image to get the phones ringing.
About the Author:
Kathryn Lively is a freelance writerspecializing in articles on accountingjobs and accounting job search.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7133093
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6 Skilled Trades
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Value in Your Brand
One of the core elements in developing your brandis in the value you offer. Too many job seekers andresume writers focus on things like years ofexperience, education or certifications, and softskills. The problem is that there is little that's uniqueabout any of these things. For example, manycandidates have 10-plus years of experience, aBachelor's degree, and are dedicated andhard-working. No, those things are nice, but notalways valuable to an employer.
Defining Value
So how do you determine your value? Start bythinking about the things you have done that othersweren't able to do. Consider the followingexamples:
• As a developer, you may have been able tosolve a software defect that had been plaguing anenterprise application for years.
• As a project manager, you were brought in totake over failing projects and consistently got theteam in order to meet the scope, milestones, anddeliverables of the project.
• As a CIO, you were able to put together a newIT organizational model that helped to dramaticallyimprove service delivery with a reduced coststructure.
The Value Proposition
All these things create value. In addition, they canall be used as a foundation for creating a strongvalue proposition. The developer can highlight theirability to solve intractable problems impactingglobal operations. The project manager can brandthemselves as a project turnaround specialist. TheCIO can position themselves as a changemanagement and business transformation leader.
Many candidates worry about being pigeon-holed
in the job search when they brand themselves,specifically in this manner. The concern is that itlimits their opportunities. Actually, what it reallydoes is create a focused image of who they areand what they truly offer. It makes them somethingother than a commodity, which is important.Remember, commodity prices are set by the marketdemand and all are priced at the same levelbecause all the products are the same. Thisapproach tells the company that you're not thesame at all. You're unique. You're valuable. Youcan command a higher compensation becauseyou're worth it.
Personal Brandand the Resume
Determining YourValue PropositionBy Stephen Van Vreede
Resume DifferentiationIn today's competitive job market, it's essential to distinguish yourselffrom all the other candidates out there, whether they are strong orweak, you've got to stand out from the pack. One of the most effectivestrategies for differentiating yourself is in crafting a personal brandmessage.
Personal Brand MessageYour personal brand simply communicates what makes you special toa prospective employer. The brand statement needs to be clear andconcise. Your audience should be able to read it in 5 seconds or less.This will help them to understand it and retain it.
AUGUSTA FUEL COMPANYGreat People • Cool Company • Smart Choice!
If you are an energetic and customer orientedindividual with great logistics skills, AFC has aposition for you.
Efficient route planning experience andfamiliarity of Central Maine is preferred, excellentphone & computer skills as well as the ability tointeract with both customers and employees.
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We offer an excellentsalary & benefit package.
Submit resume to:Augusta Fuel Co.ATTN: Marc V. LacasseP.O. Box 2226 Augusta, ME 04338
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