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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
August 6–19, 2012
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New Smart Phone App helps keep workers safer in hot weatherAUGUSTA – For construction andagricultural workers as well asothers who work outside, hightemperatures can pose a significanthealth risk. Now Maine employeeshave a new tool in the box-or appon the phone-to keep them safer onthe job.
The U.S. Department of Labor'sOccupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) has createda Heat Safety Tool that providessafety information on a mobilephone. Using the app, workers andsupervisors can calculate the heatindex for their worksite.
"Whether you are harvestingblueberries or paving a road,working outdoors can pose adanger here in Maine when thetemperature soars, especially forpeople not used to being out in hot
weather," Commissioner of LaborRobert Winglass said. "This app isa simple way to keep an eye onboth the temperature and workersafety."
The heat index, a measurement ofair temperature in relation torelative humidity, was developedbased on studies of skin coolingthrough the evaporation of sweat. Itindicates what the temperature"feels like," and rises when there ishigh humidity in addition to high air
temperatures.
In Maine, most summers see a fewdays of 90 degree heat. When itdoes occur, people are often unusedto the higher temperatures, so extraprecautions are warranted. Datafrom the Maine Workers'Compensation Board's Employer'sFirst Report of Occupational Injuryor Disease indicates that in eachyear from 2007 to 2011, anaverage of between 15 and 20
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people missed more than one dayof work due to heat relatedillnesses. The data does not capturepeople who may have suffered aninjury or illness but returned to workthe same day or the following day.
Based on the heatindex, the heatsafety app displaysa message forpeople workingoutdoors. It alsoprovides remindersfor the precautionsthat should be takenat certain risk levels.These protectivemeasures includedrinking enoughfluids, schedulingrest breaks, andadjusting workoperations. The appalso providesinformation on heatillness signs and symptoms andguides supervisors and workers onhow to build the workload upgradually for new workers and howemployees should monitor eachother for signs and symptoms ofheat-related illness.
The new app is also useful forpeople to choose to do yard workor play or exercise outdoors duringperiods of high temperatures.
The app is available for iPhone andAndroid phones, in either English or
Spanish versions, atw w w. o s h a . g o v /SLTC/heati l lness/h e a t _ i n d e x /heat_app.html.
People withquestions about thenew app or anyworker safety issueshould contact theS a f e t y W o r k s !program of theMaine Departmentof Labor.S a f e t y W o r k s !provides health andsafety consultationsand trainings at nocost to Maine
businesses. Those interested inlearning more about SafetyWorks!programs should call 207-623-7900 (TTY users should call MaineRelay 711) or visitwww.safetyworksmaine.com.
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Data from the Maine
Workers' Compensation
Board's Employer's First
Report of Occupational
Injury or Disease indicates
that in each year from
2007 to 2011, an
average of between 15 and
20 people missed more
than one day of work due
to heat related illnesses.
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IN THIS ISSUEFEATURED ARTICLES
New Smart Phone Apphelps keep workers saferin hot weather 1
Recent Grads:Ready for the job search?Take this quiz! 4
Show, don’t tellfor resume success 7
INDEXGeneral 1 & 8 Sales & Customer Service 2 & 8Education & Career Services 1–3 & 8Skilled Trades 6Professional 6Healthcare & Human Services 7 & 8
4
Ready for the
job search?Take this quiz!By Lea McLeod
RecentGrads:
Maybe you are one of those who got off campuswithout fully leveraging the career center, careeradvisors or connecting to all your professors onLinkedIn. It's ok, you'll just need to create a differentprocess than you would have on campus.Recently a grad came to me and was all jazzedabout getting into the job search game now that hewas out of university. He was all over job boards,and sending out letters on a pretty random basis,and using one basic resume for all his job searches.There didn't seem to be a lot of direction, focus orforethought to his process. I thought, wow, if allgrads are doing it this way, small wonder there's anunemployment problem!And, if you are working that way, it's no wonderyou might feel frustrated, hopeless and thinkingabout plan B.
To stand out in your job search, you must make sureyou've set your self up for success before you eversend out a resume, submit an application, orschedule an interview!Now that you're out of school, you don't have thecommunity and camaraderie of the campus fromwhich to draw strength for the job searchconversation. So, you'll have to create thatmomentum on your own. You can also join (or start)a job search group that might be helpful.In any event, before you go running off andapplying to jobs every which way but loose, do aquick inventory and see if you have all the tools youneed for your job search in place.Take this quick checkup to see if you are ready to hitthe bricks. Answer yes or no to the followingstatements:
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_____ I have set up my own "professional"email address(not a school address or a party girl address).
_____ I have a professional voicemail message onmy mobile phone that lets callers know whothey've reached, and when I'll call themback.
_____ I have a complete inventory of my workexperiences, including volunteer work, studentjobs, internships, entrepreneurial ventures(eBay or Etsy store, or the like), schoolprojects and student athlete experiences.
_____ I have a complete inventory of my lifeexperiences; different places I may havetraveled and lived, unique characteristics andqualities that might make me interesting to aprospective employer or uniquely qualify mefor a certain kind of job as a result.
_____ I have identified my interests, passions, andareas that I would like to learn more about.
_____ I have inventoried my transferable skills, mystrengths, my work style, and I've gottenfeedback from others on what they see as mystrengths, and my areas to develops.
_____ I have identified the qualities I most desire ina workplace, including size of organization,location, work hours, culture, socialresponsibility and more.
_____ I know the top 20–25 companies I will targetbased on my interests, area of study, anddesired qualities.
_____ I have done a ton of research on eachcompany so I really know these are goodtarget companies for me.Bonus: I can ask good questions in theinterviews I get.
_____ I've mapped out my job search strategy totrack my activities and results; including goalsI'll set for each day to work toward findingdesired employment.
_____ I've created a basic resume which I'llcustomize for each job I consider.
_____ I have a good cover letter outlined and readyto customize for each job application Isubmit.
_____ I've crafted my LinkedIn profile using thekeywords that will appeal to theemployers/jobs I want to pursue.
_____ I've researched the basic interview questionsand have 7 to 10 good behavioral interviewstories to share my qualities.
_____ I've researched the outlandish interviewquestions and have a sense for how I'llrespond when asked the likes of "Why aremanholes round?"
_____ I've connected to everyone I know, and thensome, on LinkedIn, and I'm up to speed onthe etiquette of asking for introductions.
_____ I've mapped out my other social media jobsearch strategies, including blogs, socialmedia profiles, twitter, other sharing sites,and more.
_____ I've identified the people who I'd like to beconnected to who might be able to give meguidance or information in my search.
_____ I have a goal for connecting with a certainnumber of people each day to support mysearch.
_____ I understand that when people give me theirtime, they are giving me an invaluableresource. I know how structure and managenetworking meetings that are respectful andproductive.
_____ I have a goal for what kind of job I'd like,and the time by which I will secure it.
_____ I have a stash of coffee cards, and thank younotes in my desk drawer for all of theconversations I will have.
Ok, how did you do? If you answered NO to 5 or more of these statements, chances are you are gong to be roaming theproverbial desert in the job search process. Your prescription: Get your plan together first, then work your plan! Are you jobsearch ready? Leave a comment and share what ideas helped you get ready!
About the Author: Lea McLeod helps recent grads and young professionals compete for that first job, and then compete IN the job once they have it. She's conducted workshops and designed educationalmaterial to help new grads make the transition to organizational work, which has been used to train thousands of university hires worldwide. You can find her at www.degreesoftransition.com.
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August programs for job seekers from theYork County CareerCenter announced
SPRINGVALE — The York CountyCareerCenter in Springvalecontinues its monthly workshopprograms for job seekers and thosewho are considering training toupgrade their skills and increasetheir employability. The month ofAugust offers numerousopportunities to reinvigorate jobsearches or jumpstart a careerchange.
Resume Workshop — Tuesday,August 7, 9 a.m.– noon. Explore thebasics of resume writing and learnhow to promote the qualificationsyou have that directly match whatthe employer needs.
Computer Basics — An Introductionto Using a Computer—Friday,August 10, 9–11 a.m. Join stafffrom the CareerCenter in aninteractive session. Space is limitedso please call to reserve a seat.
York County Works – TuesdayAugust 14, 9–11 a.m.“Volunteering – The Way to YourNext Job.” As part of its mission,United Way of York County helpsbring people and resourcestogether to strengthen ourcommunities. Join MeaghanArzburger, manager of volunteerengagement at the United Way toexplore the value of volunteeringand to learn how to use it to opendoors of opportunity. Space will belimited; please register in advance.
Internet Basics – Friday, August17, 9–11 a.m. Join staff from theCareerCenter in a “hands” onworkshop. Space is limited, pleasereserve a seat in advance.
Interview Workshop – Tuesday,August 21, 9 a.m.–noon. Learn newinterviewing techniques by role
playing interviews. Registrationrequired.
Basic Word – Friday, August 24,9–11 a.m. CareerCenter staffmembers will offer an introductionto Microsoft Word. Space is limited,please reserve a seat in advance.
GATEways to Employment –Monday, August 27, 9 a.m.–noon.Learn how assessments can identifyabilities, interests and skills anddiscover the unadvertised jobmarket. Other topics include: JobSearch Strategies, Resume andCover Letter Tips and Interviewing.
The York County CareerCenter willalso feature several sessions led bypartner organizations in August.
CareerCenters offer a variety ofservices to help people findemployment or upgrade skills. Eachcenter provides several public-access computer workstations withMicrosoft Office software, resumewriting and cover letter software,Internet access and O’Net softwarefor skills assessment. AllCareerCenter services are free ofcharge.
The York County CareerCenter,located at 9 Bodwell Court inSpringvale, is open 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.,Monday through Friday and can bereached at 207-324-5460 or1-800-343-0151 (TTY users shoulddial Maine Relay 711). Youcan also find more informationat the CareerCenter website,www.mainecareercenter.com.
Maine CareerCenters are an equalopportunity provider. Auxiliary aidsand services are available uponrequest to individuals withdisabilities.
“The month of August offers numerous opportunities toreinvigorate job searches or jumpstart a career change.”
Staying positive can be hard in today's world, buthere's one small way to work a little positivity in yourdaily routine. Each day, before you sit down to work,grab a small piece of paper and write a nicethought down about someone you work with. Later,when you see that person, work your positivethought into your conversation. It's a small way ofmaking the world just a little nicer, and it just takes aminute to plan and a short time to deliver.
Healthcare & Human Service August 6–19, 2012 7
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Show, don't tell for resume success By Jack Mulcahy
"Show, don't tell" is one of thepillars of good writing, andnowhere is it more important than inthe world of resume writing. Theaverage resume I receive willinclude a Skills section that readssomething like this:
"Able to use MS Office Suite on aday-to-day basis. Basic ITknowledge to help others withproblems with their PCs. Proficientin PowerPoint presentations andgraphing information. I am anorganized team player with anability to learn quickly and awillingness to accept responsibility. Iam a dependable person, whoworks well independently. I possessthe ability to multi-task and handledhigh levels of confidentiality."
To the untrained eye, this mightseem to be exactly what anemployer wants to see. After all,who wouldn't want to hire someonewith these skills as an administrativeassistant? The problem is thatemployers see resumes like this dayin and day out. So who wants tolook just like everyone else? Themost important element of yourresume is one called your UniqueSelling Proposition, or USP. That'sthe quality about you that makesyou stand out from everyone else.
Telling the employer how muchyou're like everyone else won'testablish you in the employer's eyesas anything except a cookie-cutterimitation.
There's a bigger issue at stakehere, however, and that is that whenthe employer reads something likethis, s/he probably thinks,"Where's your proof?" That's right,when you simply tell rather thanshow what you can do, you've donenothing more than make anunsubstantiated claim. Anybodycan claim they can use MS OfficeSuite or make PowerPointpresentations. There's nothingspecial about that.
What if, instead of saying"Proficient in PowerPointpresentations," this job seeker said,"Created customizable PowerPointpresentations for client marketingthat reduced presentation buildingtime approximately 75%"? Now theemployer has a realaccomplishment s/he can visualize,with a genuine result. This persondidn't just use PowerPoint, they usedit to the company's advantage.
Let's look at the second half of thejob seeker's claim: "... andgraphing information." That canbecome, "Built charts and graphs
using MS Excel that supplementedsales forecasting and reportingsystems and reduced unnecessaryand time-consuming steps inprocesses." There's another genuineaccomplishment with a result.
How about another claim by thisjob seeker? "Able to use MS OfficeSuite on a day-to-day basis." Whynot tell them what you did with MS
Office Suite? "Composed proposalsutilizing eye-catching graphics thatpresented information clearly andwon approximately 80% of bids."
Show them, don't tell them to builda successful resume. Employersdon't buy skills and duties; they buyaccomplishments.
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