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(ARA) — Facing a struggling

economy and record levels of

unemployment, millions of young

people are heading back to thousands

of U.S. colleges and universities this

fall, anxious about their job prospects

over the next few years.

Kick-starting a new career in this

challenging economy won’t be easy as

graduates from the classes of 2011,

2010 and 2009 have learned the hard

way. But, with a little determination

and preparation, college students can

increase their odds of landing a job

right out of school and laying a

foundation for future success.

One of the most important areas of

concern for college students who plan

on entering the workforce soon is the

Internet. While it can be extremely

helpful in finding internships and jobs,

it can also cripple your career

prospects, according to FindLaw.com,

a leading online destination for legal

information. College students must

pay extra attention to their use of the

Internet. Embarrassing or

inappropriate photos, messages,

opinions and documents can live on

the Internet for years, and can

negatively impact a young person’s

search for gainful employment.

Here are some additional tips from

FindLaw.com on what college

students should do now to prepare to

land the job of their dreams right out

of school:

Don’t embellish your resume

Compiling a resume is the first step to

finding a job – or even an internship

while you’re attending college. Go to

the job placement center at your

college or university to get tips on how

to write an effective resume. But take

heed: Exaggerating accomplishments

on your resume will more often end up

hurting you than helping you.

Companies have become more

sophisticated in conducting

background and reference checks

through job application forms and

resumes. Instead, focus on using

keywords and figures to highlight your

strengths and to demonstrate

increasing levels of responsibility.

Watch what you post online

Savvy employers use the Internet,

including social networking sites such

as LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace,

Bebo and Twitter to determine if you’ll

be a good fit for their organization.

When posting online, avoid foul

language, inappropriate pictures, lewd

jokes, and references to drug abuse and

excessive alcohol consumption. Avoid

posting offensive statuses, and limit

the number of posts on Facebook and

other online forums. Too many

postings on Facebook or Twitter says

you’re spending too much time on

social networking sites rather than on

your studies.

Build a work history

Most employers want to see job

candidates who are building a track

record of successful employment –

taking on roles that increase in

responsibility from one job to the next.

Employers want to see results and

accomplishments, especially as it

relates to your field of interest. To get

the experience needed to land the job

of your dreams, college students and

those just out of college may need to

take jobs or internships that may not

pay as much as they would like. You

should also consider volunteering with

non-profit organizations in order to

gain critical skills. If you’re entering

your junior year in college, it is not too

soon to be seeking internships in the

profession or industry that you’re

interested in working in.

Good references

College Students:Tips to kick-start your career

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Interactive workshop with up-to-date

information and techniques designed

to help unemployed people figure out,

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Time: 8:30–11:30 a.m.

Location: 98 North Avenue,

Skowhegan, ME

Cost: Free, registration required.

FMI: Moira Cook, 207.474.4950

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Wednesday, September 14

Business Breakfast Series

– Waterville

How Social Media Has Changed (or

Should Change) Your Business.

Presented by Lynnelle Wilson, owner

of Bold Vision Consulting. Sponsored

by the Mid-Maine Chamber.

Time: 7:30–9 a.m.

Location: Thomas College Student

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Cost: $14 members/$20 non-

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Thursday, September 22

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– Lewiston/Auburn

Sponsored by Mainebiz.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a

cash bar will be available.

Time: 5–7 p.m.

Location: Royal Oak Room at

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Cost: Free. Registration required.

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Business Breakfast Series

– Augusta

Hosted by MaineGeneral Medical

Center. Sponsored Bangor Savings

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Time: 7:30–9 a.m.

Location: MaineGeneral Medical

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Cost: Free for Chamber Members &

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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 sometimes confu-sion, they are often a great tool and a good way to meet company representativesface-to-face. Before you go, review some tips on participating, which will help makeyour 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, thedisplay or a chat with a company representative may change your mind. Be sure thatyour resume is current and accurate. Have someone proofread them before youmake copies! Typos and other errors can be considered sloppiness on your partand your resume quickly “screened out” because of it. Finally, don’t be afraid to dis-tribute your resume to company representatives, that’s what you are there for!

Prepare a “One-Minute Commercial” Your “One-Minute Commercial” should be a compilation, summarized, of your re-sume 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 much likeyour 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, speci-ficity and perhaps most importantly relativity are the keys!

BY ANGELA M. HIGLEY

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You've probably heard it a million times:

Personal branding is important to the

success of a job search. Why is it so

important? Because as a unique job seeker,

it helps define you as an individual and

makes you stand out as a prime candidate.

There are aspects of your background

that make you incredibly unique and

highly qualified-and your job is to

highlight those aspects so that hiring

managers don't have to guess whether

you're perfect for the job. To help you get

started, here are five personal branding

techniques to try when working on your

resume.

1. Develop a Strong Title/Job Target

Your title/job target is the first impression

a hiring manager will have when reading

your resume. This short phrase provides a

quick summary of what you've

accomplished and why you are the right

person for the job. It helps to set the tone

for who you are as a candidate. This tone

should remain consistent throughout the

resume and any other information the

manager receives about you.

2. Add Links to Your Professional

Profiles

Another great technique for building

your personal brand is to link to your

professional profiles. Keep in mind that,

most times, your resume is submitted

online and can easily be linked to Web

sites. If you link to your LinkedIn and

Twitter profiles, as well as one or two

other professional sites you have, you give

the employer a chance to learn more about

the contributions you've made in your

field.

3. Summarize Your Career Highlights

You can also develop your personal brand

by creating a career summary section. You

want the most important moments of

your career to stand out in this section.

These moments might include your

winning salesperson of the year five times,

or your efforts as a team leader that

resulted in record revenues. It's good to

list at least four highlights, but make sure

they're tailored to the job for which you're

applying.

4. Turn Your Duties into Initiatives

Instead of listing the duties you were

given on any job you've worked, it's great

to brand yourself by listing your

initiatives. So if you were in charge of

taking phone messages and created a new

system that made message delivery more

effective, don't just write, "Answered calls

and delivered messages". Write a couple of

sentences starting with "Developed" or

"Initiated", then talk about what you

created and how it helped the message-

taking process flow more smoothly

throughout the office.

5. Consider Testimonials

Adding testimonials to resumes is still a

unique concept to many job seekers, so

taking this route could automatically

make you stand out. Find two or three

reputable references in your field to vouch

for your greatness in a one- or two-

sentence quote. This could really help to

back you up as a strong candidate.

There's nothing better than standing out

as the strongest candidate each time you

apply for a job. Increase the odds of being

that person by developing your personal

brand in your resume.

For additional tips and advice on resumes

and cover letters, follow Great Resumes

Fast on Twitter @GreatResume or visit

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5 Personal Branding Resume Techniques You Must Try By Jessica M Holbrook

About the Author:

Global resume authority Jessica

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ThursdaySeptember 29, 201110:00 am - 4:00 pm

Italian Heritage Center40 Westland Ave.Portland, Maine

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Featured Exhibitors:

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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.

OWNER OPERATORS

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• Tanker Drivers – One year verifiable experience

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Come be a team playerwith one of the TOP 250CARRIERS in the Nation!

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, Delmont Hartt has directed thecompany'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:offhr@hartt-trans.com

Scott Grant, Driver Recruitment207-689-20761591 Hotel RoadAuburn, ME 04210Fax: 207-689-2078Cell: 207-735-5402

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OWNER OPERATORS CONTACT:Bangor Corporate Office1-800-341-1586Fax: 207-455-5819Cell: 207-852-8950Email:rmarquis@hartt-trans.com

Auburn, ME Office1-866-500-9645Fax: 207-689-2084Cell: 207-974-8819Email:awiles@hartt-trans.com

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.

OutstandingEnvironmentalPerformance

Hartt Transportation is a

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as actively evaluating the

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Setting the Service Standard Since 1948

Cumberland County is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Cumberland County Government

ELECTRICIANPerforms and oversees the maintenance and operation of the power, lighting, security, access control,video surveillance, telephone, UPS and communication systems, and assist with other electrical andelectronics work in the Cumberland County Jail and other county buildings as required. Workingknowledge of IEEE standards, fire alarm systems, telephone systems, computer networking, electronicsand electronic control systems is required. Must be computer literate, able to meet deadlines, able tofollow oral and written instructions, able to write well and work well with others and independently.Candidates must have valid ME Journeyman and driver’s license. Knowledge of security systems andassociated equipment, minimum of 5 years of post-license experience preferred.

Salary range is $18.80-$25.76/hr, 40hrs/wk.

Applications are available online at www.cumberlandcounty.org, may be requested bycalling Human Resources at 207-775-6809, or may be picked up at Cumberland County

Human Resources, 142 Federal Street, Room 100, Portland, ME 04101.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY HUMAN RESOURCES BY

4:00 PM SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 FOR CONSIDERATION.

Mid-size plating and anodizing company has anImmediate Opening!

MAINTENANCE TECHFull-Time • Gorham, ME

Electroplating and anodizing shop has immediate full-timeopening for an experienced Maintenance Tech to doelectrical, plumbing, and equipment maintenance.

Familiarity with boilers, pumps, make-up air units, chillers,PLC and other control devices important. Must be familiarwith Excel and have reasonable computer skills. Strongmechanical ability required, must be versatile.

Salary based on experience. EOE

Apply at: Southern MaineIndustries45 Hutcherson Dr.,Gorham, ME 04038Send resume tocvbsmi@maine.rr.comfax: 207.856.1080

Apply at: Southern MaineIndustries45 Hutcherson Dr.,Gorham, ME 04038Send resume tocvbsmi@maine.rr.comfax: 207.856.1080

Southern Maine Industries Corp.

At Harry C. Crooker & Sons, Inc., we believe that our employees are ourgreatest asset. That is why we are always looking for motivated andreliable people. If you are responsible, enjoy working with others, andpossess good work habits, then we are looking for you.

Road MechanicExperience with Caterpillar, Blaw-Knox andIngersoll Rand equipment preferred. Will train.

We Offer: Competitive wages • Paid holidays &vacation • Group health, life and disabilityinsurance • Profit sharing • 401(k) savings plan

Apply by e-mail to sammie@crooker.com or inperson Monday–Friday at 103 Lewiston Rd.,Topsham, Maine. We are located on Rt. 196,across from the Topsham Fair Mall.

Harry C. Crooker & Sons is an Affirmative Action / Equal opportunity Employer.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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WahlcoMetroflex is a world leading designer and manufacturer of equipmentfor controlling and isolating gas flows, and supplying the related duct systems.

If you have the qualifications we need, contact us.

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

Email:reception@wmxinc.com

Fax: 207.784.1338EOE

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Self-Employment in Maine Research Brief, Maine Department of Labor, Center for Workforce Research and Information

Self-employment is an important source of jobs in Maine.

About 66,000 workers said their primary job was

unincorporated self-employment in 2010, accounting for

an estimated 10.3 percent of employed residents.

Nationally, the unincorporated self-employed accounted

for seven percent of total employment in 2010. The Maine

rate of self-employment ranged between 10 and 12

percent in the 2000s, well above the national rate.

Published estimates of self-employment for Maine from

the Current Population Survey (CPS) include only total

counts of the unincorporated self-employed from 2000 to

2010. Unpublished (CPS) and American Community

Survey (ACS) data in this brief comes from the Integrated

Census Public Use Microdata Series. These data are

subject to sampling error and detailed estimates must be

viewed with caution.

The incorporated self-employed are counted as wage and

salary workers in published employment estimates since

they are legally employees of their own business.

According to unpublished CPS data, incorporated self-

employment in Maine accounted for a little over 4 percent

of total employment in 2010.

SELF-EMPLOYMENT HAS

DECLINED SLIGHTLY

While self-employment rates move up and down, over the

course of several years the official unincorporated rate has

declined slightly. Between 1994 and 2000 the rate of

unincorporated self-employment in Maine averaged 11.8

percent compared to 10.3 percent for 2001 to 2010. The

incorporated self-employment rate was unchanged at 3.5

percent.

Nationally, the unincorporated rate fell from 8.0 percent

(1994-2000 average) to 7.3 percent (2001-2009); the

incorporated rate rose from 3.3 to 3.7 percent. The U.S.

Bureau of Labor Statistics cites the increased likelihood of

businesses to incorporate to get the traditional benefits of

the corporate structure as a reason for the shift in the

corporative status of the self-employed.

There are a number of factors that impact the number of

self-employed. The mid-to-late 1990s were characterized

by rapid employment growth and low unemployment.

Employment growth slowed in the early 2000s, with a

period of employment decline and higher unemployment

in the late 2000s. Certainly, the sluggish labor market of

the early 2000s and the Great Recession of the late 2000s

negatively affected the demand for services of many of the

self-employed. At the same time, a countering affect could

result in a rise in self-employment as wage and salary

workers losing their jobs start new businesses.

Further complicating the issue, the CPS classifies

employment based on the job at which the most hours are

worked. A person holding a wage and salary job, who is

also self-employed, is classified as a wage and salary

worker if he/she works the most hours at the wage and

salary job. If the wage and salary job is lost, the person

would still be counted as employed—a self-employed

worker. Thus, the count of self-employed would rise even

though total employment would not.

With all of these factors considered, it does appear that

the weak labor market of the 2000s had a dampening

effect on the number of self-employed in Maine.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE

SELF-EMPLOYED

The following characteristics of the unincorporated self-

employed are developed from the ACS that differs slightly

from the CPS in methodologies and timing of the surveys.

Three-year average estimates are used to improve the

reliability of the data.

The Self-Employed Were More Likely

to be Male and Older

A larger percentage of the self-employed were older and

male compared to wage and salary workers. The self-

employed had higher shares of workers with little

education and the highest level of education.

About one in five of workers aged 65 and over were self-

employed Only five percent of workers age 16 to 34 were

self-employed. Among the possible reasons for the oldest

age cohort having a much higher self-employment rate

that those age 16 to 34 are older workers have more

resources to start a business (human and financial capital)

and older workers retired from wage and salary jobs may

become self-employed to supplement retirement income.

Self-employment rates were highest for workers with a

high school education or less and a graduate degree,

reflecting high proportions of the self-employed in

construction, and management and professional

occupations.

The Self-Employed were Working in a Wide Variety of

Industries and Occupations

The self-employed were more heavily concentrated in the

construction and professional and business services

industries compared to wage and salary workers. The

construction industry employed about one-quarter of the

self-employed. Professional and business services and

educational and health care services accounted for over 25

percent.

While the self-employed are in a variety of occupations,

management, professional, and related, and construction,

extraction, maintenance, and repair occupations accounted

for 50 percent of the self-employed, reflecting industry

concentration.

Over 40 percent of those employed in agriculture,

forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining; about 30 percent of

construction workers; and almost 30 percent of the

workers in other services, which contains a variety of

industries such as barber shops and shoe repair, were self-

employed.

Major occupations with the highest self-employment

rates were farming, fishing, forestry and logging (46

percent) and construction (24 percent).

IN SUMMARY

Nearly one in seven Maine workers were self-employed in

2009, either incorporated or unincorporated, compared to

about one in nine nationally. While a slight decline in self-

employment was recorded during the sluggish labor

market of the 2000s, the self-employed remain an

important part of the Maine economy.

Source: All unpublished CPS and ACS data developed using

the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS: Steven

Ruggles, J. Trent Alexander, Katie Genadek, Ronald Goeken,

Matthew B. Schroeder, and Matthew Sobek. Integrated Public

Use Microdata Series, Version 5.0 (Machine-readable

database). Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, 2010.

The Center for Workforce Research and Information

(formerly Labor Market Information Services) develops

and disseminates state and area labor market information

to employers, job seekers, and other users; provides

measurements of labor market outcomes to assist local and

state officials, employers, educators, trainers, and the public

in making decisions that promote economic opportunity

and efficient use of state labor resources; and supports the

Department with management and actuarial analyses for

program planning and delivery.

www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/pubs.html

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Is your greeting inspiring?

The fact is, many job-seekers lose

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one that negatively influenced a decision

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message and I'll get back to you."

Intuitively, this voice greeting is clearly

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by the inspiring resume that motivated a

hiring manager to pick up a phone and

call you. It generates a level of doubt

regarding the caliber of the candidate.

Be attentive to details

Always verify that your voice recording

is clear, concise and professional before

embarking on your job search. This may

be the first contact that the employer has

with you after reviewing your resume. A

message recorded with background noise

or one that lacks clarity does not convey

a superior level of professionalism and

proper etiquette. Remember, you're in

sales mode, and attention to detail is vital

to maintain a competitive edge. An

appropriate greeting may be:

"Hello, this is John Doe, and I'm not

available to answer your call at this time.

However, your call is important to me.

Please leave your name and a brief

message, including your phone number,

and I will return your call at my earliest

convenience. Thank you and have a nice

day."

Consistently presenting yourself in a

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An email address such as "partyanimal"

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Initial impressions make or break

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Don't let small yet vital omissions

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Begin your new career today!Redington-Fairview General Hospital is a 25-bed critical access facilitythat provides health care for more than 30,000 residents living inSomerset County — its primary service area, which extends fromSkowhegan to the Canadian border. The hospital continues to growand add services to meet the needs of its population.

Medical Assistant or LPNRedington Medical Primary Care has one full-time day position available.This is a float position (for all offices) and will be M–F, generally 8am–5pmwith flexibility to work occasional overtime when needed.Associate Degree in Medical Assistant

• LPN license • Medical Assistant Certification required • High School graduate and Medical terminology required• Good interpersonal skills and organizational skills required• Previous medical office experience is desirable• Must be able to multi task and have computer and typing skills

ParamedicEMS Dept. has one full-time Paramedic position available (40 hourswork/8 hours of call). Also available are two per diem position.(Paramedics preferred but will consider other levels).

• Paramedic: State Licensed and Certified in BCLS and ACLS is required;AVOC, PALS, NRP and PHTLS preferred

Speech-Language PathologistRFGH Rehab & Fitness Services is looking for a full-time, licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evaluations and treatments to both acutecare inpatients as well as pediatric to adult populations in our busyoutpatient clinic.

Pediatric – EI therapy will involve collaboration with in-town educationalsites. Knowledge and experience in dysphagia a must; experience withMBS videoflouroscopy helpful, but will train. Must have ASHA CCC’s or CFYstatus.

Work within a large multidisciplinary team of therapists and supportpersonnel in offering outstanding therapy services to many differentpopulations from in and around Somerset and Franklin counties. We offergenerous continuing education and professional support, along withexcellent health benefits.

RN Combined Position – Emergency Room/SCU The Emergency room has an opening for 24 hours on the day/evening shiftand SCU has a 12-hour position on the day shift, 7am–7pm.

RN Emergency RoomTwo night positions available, one 36-hour and one 24-hour, nights,6pm–6am shift.

• ED experience preferred • Current ACLS, PALS and IV certification • ENPC, TNCC, CEN preferred • Excellent communication, critical thinking and customer service skills

Able to support team function and work effectively and efficiently within ateam environment

RN I.V. Team16-hour position, 2:30–10:30pm shift and every other weekend. Theapplicant will also be asked to cover for weekends, holidays, and vacationcoverage when needed.

• One year experience as an RN

For more information about these and other job opportunities atRedington-Fairview General Hospital, please visit our Website:

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

W e a r e a n E q u a l O p p o r t u n i t y E m p l o y e r .

I often hear that sending a

handwritten thank you note is so "last

year" or "old fashioned". When I'm

social media sites and post I'm writing

thank you notes I am immediately

bombarded by people trying to sell me

one of the many services that you can

subscribe to that will send a thank you

note for you. I don't think machine

written and signed thank-you notes

have the same sincerity as an "old

fashioned" handwritten thank you

note. Below are my personal

experiences that show the ROI (return

on investment) of sending a

handwritten thank you note.

1. Job Offer

We are often told to send a thank you

note after a job interview. I, like most

people, thought this was corny.

However, I sent a thank you note after

having a job interview for a job I really

wanted. Guess what, I received an offer

for the job. After this experience I have

sent a thank you note after every job

interview and I have been offered every

job. A handwritten thank you note is

key to standing out amongst the

competition in today's highly

competitive job market. One thank you

note netted me a job offer of over 32

thousand dollars and a subsequent

thank you note netted me a job offer of

60 thousand dollars.

2. Paid Speaking Engagement

Recently I attended a conference and

sent the conference organizer a

handwritten thank you note. He

emailed me thanking me for the note

and commented that no one sends

them any longer. The conference

organizer then asked if I was available

to be a paid speaker at various

upcoming conferences he had

scheduled. He stopped by my office

the following week and offered me an

additional paid speaking engagement.

This one thank you note has netted me

over one thousand dollars so far.

3. Relationship Building

Thank you notes are a great way to

build relationships. If you recently

received a gift basket or other type of

gift by winning a raffle the thank you

note will not only show the business

owner that provided the gift basket

that you appreciated it but it will also

show that you were raised with

manners. This starts the rapport

building process.

4. Repeat Clients & Referrals

Do you send thank you notes to your

clients? I have and it pays off in

customers that feel valued. Valued

customers and clients will refer people

to your business resulting in additional

revenue. They will also return to do

business with you. Your return on

investment is unlimited.

5. Joint Ventures

When you read an article or blog that

has great content do you send a thank-

you note to let the author know how

much you appreciated it? This strategy

has led to several joint ventures that

has increased my business revenue.

Thank-you notes are not a thing of

the past. Hand written thank you notes

are something you should be sending

on a regular basis after receiving a gift,

learning a new strategy or attending a

job interview. Do not worry that you

have horrible handwriting. The

recipient will appreciate the time and

effort you took to show your

appreciate. The return on investment is

unlimited. I encourage you to go right

now and purchase a package of thank

you notes and a book of stamps to keep

on hand. This small investment will

net you big returns.

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Jaynine, is the Coach for the Military.

Coach Jaynine is a retired United

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Town of Ogunquit

FIREFIGHTER/EMT-I&FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICThe Ogunquit Fire-Rescue Department has immediate openings for full-time, self-motivated, public service oriented Firefighter/EMT-I (1) and Firefighter/Paramedic (1).

Responsibilities include response to fire/EMS calls, perform Life Safety inspections,maintain station and equipment, fire prevention training, recordkeeping, and conductsfire & EMS training. Minimum preferred qualifications include high school diploma orGED, Maine Firefighter II and (1)EMT-Intermediate certification (1) Paramediccertification, Maine Class B driver's license, Haz-Mat Operations level, and 5 yearsfirefighter/apparatus operation experience which includes aerial operations andadvanced pump operations. Applicant must successfully complete physicalexamination, physical agility test and general aptitude measurement.

The Town of Ogunquit offers an excellent benefit package. The starting pay forFirefighter/EMT-I is $17.61 per hour; for Firefighter/Paramedic is $19.13 per hour.

If you are interested in working for an aggressive/progressiveFire-Rescue Department, please submit your resume and applicationfor consideration. Application is available on the town website atwww.townofogunquit.org. Resumes and applications must be receivedat the Ogunquit Town Office, P.O. Box 875, 23 School Street,Ogunquit, ME 03907 by 4:00 PM, Friday, September 23, 2011.

EOE

Stephens Memorial Hospital, located in Norway,Maine, has a full-time, day shift opportunity for aCook/Supervisor to be an integral member of theFood & Nutrition Services team.

The cook prepares food for patients, staff andvisitors in a manner that is both infection controland safety motivated. Supervises kitchen staff andincludes cafeteria/salad bar work. One yearcertification from college or technical school; orthree to six months related experience and/ortraining; or equivalent combination of educationand experience.

If you are a team player and have food servicesexperience, we may have just the position for you.

COOK/SUPERVISOR Norway, ME

Stephens Memorial Hospital • Norway, ME

Our benefit package is as exceptionalas our patient care!

To learn more about Western MaineHealth and Stephens MemorialHospital, come visit our website at

www.wmhcc.organd complete an online application,or email your resume to iveype@wmhcc.org

Human Resources181 Main StreetNorway, Maine 04268Tel: (207) 744-6070Fax: (207) 743-5805

Equal Opportunity Employer/Believing in a diverse workforce • The MaineHealth® Family

H O L I D A Y H I R I N G

The UNITED STATESPOSTAL SERVICE is offeringemployment opportunities forMaine, New Hampshire andVermont (Northern NewEngland District) on ouremployment website atwww.usps.com/employment.

We are RECRUITING FOR TEMPORARY HOLIDAYEMPLOYEES for the following positions:

Casual Mail HandlersPROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION CENTERS ($12/hr) Online applications will be accepted Sept 12–23, 2011

To find entry-level employment/examination opportunities, you maygo to our site at:

www.usps.com/employment• If you have not already done so, you must create an eCareer profile online.

Once completed you will receive a confirmation.

• Once profile has been completed you may apply for jobs by selecting ‘search jobs andapply online’ then select the state under ‘location’ and click ‘start’(no other information is needed)

• All positions currently open for application may be found by the state you select

We encourage you to keep checking for opportunities in the Northern New EnglandDistrict as well as other cities/states which may be of interest.

Thank you for your interest in the US Postal Service.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Central Maine Eye Care, P.A.

For immediate consideration,please forward, fax or e-mailresume to:Practice ManagerCentral Maine Eye CareP.O. Box 999Lewiston, ME04243-0999Fax: 207-783-3159droy@cmeyecare.com(No Phone Calls Please)

Central Maine Eye Care, a large, multi-physician, Ophthalmologyand Optometry practice located in Lewiston, currently has anopening for:

Medical Records ClerkResponsibilities include maintaining all medical record charts, filing,copying, preparing records for patient appointments.

Candidate should be motivated, a self starter, able to accomplish jobresponsibilities in a timely and efficient manner and have the abilityto management multiple priorities. Previous Medical Recordsexperience preferred but willing to train individuals with relatedexperience.

Ideal candidate will possess an outgoing pleasant personality; theability to work in a busy environment; willingness to work as a teamplayer and a strong desire to provide outstanding customer care andservice.

Central Maine Eye Care offers a flexible work schedule, competitivesalary based on experience, and a benefits package, including cafeteriaplan, supplemental insurance, tuition and uniform allowance.

If you left your previous job in good

standing, your old boss is more likely

to give you a good reference. The

better the reference, the more likely

you’ll get that job you’re applying for.

Former coworkers can often make for

good references as well. It’s important

to stay in touch with previous

employers and co-workers who can

serve as references for future

employment. In addition to on-the-job

references, professors and coaches at

your college can serve as references.

Build your networks

It is not too soon to begin building a

professional network of contacts while

you are in college. Create a LinkedIn

page to begin promoting your

experience, accomplishments and

skills, as well as to maintain your

contacts with professors, mentors and

fellow students. Maintain a blog to

showcase your career and volunteer

accomplishments. Join professional

associations to network with others in

your chosen field.

Establish mentor relationships

Identify two to three working

professionals in your profession from

whom you can obtain career advice and

wisdom. Invite them for coffee to learn

about what you can do to enhance your

career direction.

Study the job market

While you’re in school, not after you

graduate, is the time to study the job

market and find out what industries

are hiring and how much you can

expect to be paid upon graduating

from college. For example, a 2009

Labor Department study of college

graduates under 25 showed that those

who majored in engineering were more

likely to find jobs just out of college

than those who majored in the

humanities. You may be passionate for

what you’re studying, but it’s just as

important to be realistic about your job

prospects.

Assess your student debt

According to the John J. Heldrich

Center for Workforce Development,

the average 2010 four-year college

graduate earned a median starting

salary of $27,000. As a student, you

should analyze the amount of student

debt you are taking on to achieve your

degree in light of the amount of money

you’ll make in your chosen field.

Graduating with a mountain of

student debt can make it more difficult

to establish a good credit history and

take the risks that are necessary in

building a solid career.

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At Pottle’s Transportation we value our employees and have some of the most satisfied drivers on theroad today. Our drivers are confident their equipment is in superior working condition and takecomfort in knowing their families will be well taken care of while they are on the road. They candrop in or call anyone in the office for support while you’re away. Whatever they need, even if it’sjust a kind word, we’ll make sure they’re taken care of.

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Central Maine Eye Care, P.A.

For immediate consideration,please forward, fax or e-mailresume to:Practice ManagerCentral Maine Eye CareP.O. Box 999Lewiston, ME04243-0999Fax: 207-783-3159droy@cmeyecare.com(No Phone Calls Please)

Central Maine Eye Care, a large, multi-physician,Ophthalmology and Optometry practice located in Lewiston, currently has a full-time opening for:

Ophthalmology/OptometryMedical AssistantJob responsibilities include assisting physicians by performingdirect, hands-on, minor testing and screening of patients, as wellas assisting physicians during examinations and procedures.Candidates should possess an outgoing, pleasant andcompassionate personality; the ability to work in a busyenvironment; willingness to work as a team player with otherassistants/technicians and departments; and a strong desire toprovide outstanding patient care.

Experienced Candidates Preferred.Central Maine Eye Care offers a flexible work schedule, competitivesalary based on experience, and a benefits package, including cafeteriaplan, supplemental insurance, tuition and uniform allowance.

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A Home Away from Homefor Residents & Staff

A Home Away from Homefor Residents & Staff

Hawthorne HouseWe are a 95-bed Skilled Rehab & Long Term care facilitylocated in beautiful Freeport, Maine. We are in search forpeople that want to become part of a team that feels like family.

Hiring Full & Part-Time, All Shifts.

CNAs, CMTs & CRMAsWe offer:• A pleasant, friendly and supportive work environment• An attractive wage that recognizes your strengthsand experience

• A team of employees that have been with us for5 years or more

• You receive every other weekend OFF!

Qualifications:• Be currently active on Maine state registry• Enjoy working with the geriatric population, genuinely care

Contact Rick Grover, Staffing Coordinator at:T: 207-865-4782 x.228 • E: schedulinghawthornehouse@firstatlantic.com

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