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April 2–15, 2012

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Portland RegionalChamber Announces thePortland Veterans Network

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New program offers free benefits forunemployed veterans

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Here is an opportunity to find that perfect positionfor you. Visit the various participants to see whatthey have for upcoming positions and apply withthem today.

Our Sponsors include:

NAWIC Chapter 276MyJobWave.com

Participants include:

Reed & Reed, Inc.CianbroPike IndustriesAnd Many Others

PORTLAND, Maine— The PortlandRegional Chamber announced thelaunch of the Portland Veterans Network(PVN) on Mar. 29. This comprehensivenew program for unemployed veteransreturning from Operation Iraqi Freedomand Operation Enduring Freedomfocuses on job, education and wellnessopportunities.

“Over the past few years our armedservices have deployed hundreds ofMaine men and women to defend ournation’s freedom and liberty. Now thesebrave men and women are returninghome, their lives changed in so manyways, and it is time for our community tosupport them.” said Chamber CEOGodfrey Wood.

The PVN offers a network of partners

with free programs for unemployedveterans to help them re-integrate into thecommunity. The network guides veteransin seeking employment, education, andwellness opportunities.

“It is time we help those we deployed tobecome employed. The PortlandVeterans Network is a one-stop shop thatwill have a measurable near term impacton these young lives.”

The programs offered include:

Jobs:

• Networking: Free membership in thePortland Regional Chamber, and freeattendance at hundreds of events withopportunities to meet over 1,000potential employers.

• Sponsor/mentors: Each Veteran will

be able to choose from a list ofindividuals available to sponsor andencourage them to take advantage ofthe programming.

• Career coaching: Job searchtechniques, resume writing, mockinterviewing, career planning seminars,and online job posting forums.

Education:

• Direct access to colleges anduniversities to help veterans navigate thesystem.

Wellness:

• Free access to the South PortlandMedically Oriented Gym and a familyweek at Camp Kieve Wavus.

• Free tickets/admission to familyrecreational opportunities.

Portland Regional Chamber Announces the PortlandVeterans Network New program offers free benefits for unemployed veterans

Each Vet will receive a packet ofinformation showing how to access andobtain all of the free programs.

Eligibility: A person who served in OIFor OEF (Operations Iraq Freedom andEnduring Freedom) in the active military,naval or air services, or who wasdischarged or released under conditionsother than dishonourable. Veterans willverify their service by their DD214.

The following is an outline of theavailable programs in the PortlandVeterans Network:

JOBS• Each Vet will receive an emailschedule of events throughout the regionto which they can come to connect withpotential employers.

• They will be able to choose a sponsorfrom the bios of a number of Chambersponsors with whom they will go to theseevents for introductions and networking.

• Veterans will have nametags for theseevents showing them as new Chambermembers.

• Each Vet will receive business cards,printed by JS McCarthy with theircontact information.

• They will be offered a job searchpackage, including emailed forums onjob search techniques, resumeworkshops, resume writing, resumecritiques, mock interviews, careerplanning seminars, and online jobposting forums.

• The Veterans’ information will beposted on the Chamber’s website.

• Portland Veterans Network memberswill be promoted to staffing companies,with no fees.

EDUCATION• Southern Maine Community Collegewill offer forums to discuss topics suchas:

– How to use the GI Bill and TuitionAssistance

– Scholarships and Financial AidOpportunities

– Gaining Credit for military service

–Short Term Training Opportunities

WELLNESS•Access to physical therapy and amedically oriented gym

•A family week at Camp Kieve Wavus

•Veterans will receive email notices offree tickets to sporting, cultural andrecreational opportunities, such as aPortland Sea Dogs day on April 29th,sponsored by B&M Baked Beans.

For more information on thisprogram: call 207-772-2811,www.portlandregion.com, or come tothe Portland Regional Chamber office at443 Congress Street in Portland.

3rd Annual NAWIC Job FairWednesday, April 11 • 7:30–11:30amSouth Wing of the Augusta Civic Centerwww.nawicmaine.org

Education & Career Services April 2–15, 2012 3

IN THIS ISSUEFEATURED ARTICLES

Portland Regional ChamberAnnounces the PortlandVeterans Network 2

I Just Graduated, Now What? 9

SHRM Kicks off 7th Annual“Best Places to Work in Maine” 11

INDEX

Education & Career Services 1–6 & 12

General 1 & 7

Customer Service & Sales 7

Skilled Trades 1 & 8

Health Care & Human Services 9 & 10

STAFF

Stephen M. Costello, President

Adrienne Nichols, Marketing DirectorMarketing and Events – 207.689.2971

Tim Sardano, Production ManagerDesign and Content – 207.689.2834

Meghan Spalding,Advertising Sales ConsultantPrint and Web Sales – 207.689.2836

Ben Sullivan, Advertising Sales AssociatePrint and Web Sales – 207.689.2833

OFFICE HOURSMonday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

CONTACT INFORMATIONMy Job WaveP.O. Box 4400, Lewiston, Maine04243-4400Tel: 207-786-4200 • 1-866-657-5444Fax: 207-786-9211MyJobWave.cominfo@MyJobWave.com

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

Writing a Winning

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

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

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

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

you “saved the company 20 percent by comparing long distance

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

provide proof if asked.

Patti Murr

ResumeAttention Employers:

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

Community Education & Career Training – YCCCTel: 207-216-4342 • E-mail: pmillette@yccc.edu

Sponsored By:

Presented By:

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

Open to students, alumni and thegeneral public.

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

York County CommunityCollege Career Fair

Save theDate!

Exhibitors Include:

And many more to come!

• The Dunes onthe Waterfront

• Fastenal• Fiber Materials• Goodall Hospital• Keller Williams

Coastal Realty• Hussey Seating• Maine Army

National Guard

• Meadowmere Resort• MAS Home Care

of Maine• Portsmouth Naval

Shipyard• Pratt & Whitney• SequelCare of

Maine, LCC

4 Education & Career Services

• The Sanford-SpringvaleChamber of Commerce

• York County MaineMilitary Community Network

• Springvale CareerCenter

• Goodwill Workforce Solutions

• My Job Wave

AdeccoThe Baker Company, Inc.Bonney Staffing CenterCianbroThe Colony HotelCorningDisabled American VeteransEaster SealsEmployer Support of

the Guard & ReserveExpress ProfessionalsFiber MaterialsGeneral ElectricGoodall HospitalGoodwill Workforce SolutionsH & R BlockHome DepotHome Helpers &

Direct Line/So. MEHussey Seating Co.Lakeview Neuro-Rehabilitation

CenterLowe'sMaine Commission

for Community ServiceMaine ManufacturingMaine S.B.D.C.

Service CenterMaine Staffing Group/

Project Flagging

ManpowerMAS Medical StaffingMetrocastMy Job WaveN.E. Truck and TireNestle Waters NA/Poland SpringsPlixar InternationalPortsmouth Naval ShipyardPratt & WhitneyRite Aid of Maine IncSanford Institute for SavingsSanford Community

Adult EducationSanford Vet. Center / Maine

Vet. ServicesSpringborn StaffingSpurwinkStone Wall KitchenSupport SolutionsVA, VR&EVFW 9935Vietnam Vets of

America Chapter 1044Vista ProjectWaban Projects, Inc.Women UnlimitedYork County

Community CollegeYork County Sheriff's Dept.

www.MaineCareerCenter.comFor more information and to exhibit visit:

Exhibitors Include:

For assistance, call 1.888.457.8883 or TTY 1.800.794.1110

The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs.Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Attn:

Employers

F r i day, Ap r i l 20 , 201210am-2pm

Regional

Job Fair

Kennebec, Somerset &Sebasticook Valley

JOB SEEKERS:Need Help Finding a Job?√ Event is free-No registration required – just drop by√ Meet face-to-face with numerous employers & agencies√ Attend workshops√ Meet with resource providers & obtain valuable information

Employers & Resources Include:Adecco@ Work Personnel ServicesBonney Staffing CenterCharlotte White CenterCianbroK V CAPMaine Staffing GroupSpectrum GenerationsTime Warner CableU S Border PatrolRedington-Fairview General HospitalCare and ComfortSebasticook Family DoctorsSKILLS IncT-MobileNikken IncMAS Home Care of MaineMaine State PoliceMy Job Wave

Deadline for Businesses and Resource Providersto sign up is April 11, 2012

Wednesday, May 9, 20123:30p.m. – 6:30p.m.

Warsaw Middle School, Gym & Cafeteria167 School Street, Pittsfield, Maine

For more information on the Job Fair, contact:Kathryn Ruth, Pittsfield Town OfficeTel: 207-487-3136 • E-mail townmanager@pittsfield.org

For more information on the Resource Tables & Providers, contact:Dana Hamilton, Ken-Som Project CoordinatorTel: 1-800-542-8227, ext. 2533 • Email: danah@kvcap.org

Sponsored By:The Kennebec-Somerset CountyTransition Team & the Town of Pittsfield

Media Sponsorship:

Education & Career Services April 2–15, 2012 5

20th Annual

CareerDevelopmentConferenceApril 27, 2012Augusta Civic Center

Advertising for the JMG 2012 CareerDevelopment Conference sponsored by:

We’re looking for YOU!To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or exhibitor space atthis event, please contact Carlo Bufano at (207) 620-7180 x205 oremail: cbufano@jmg.org.

Attention:Employers, Colleges& Trade Schools

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

Event details available at www.jmg.org FMI: 207-620-7180

NOTE: Although sponsorship opportunities are available, this event isnot open to the general public.

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• MedicalAssistant

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Save the Date!

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

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

Exhibitors:Adecco Employment ServicesAlternative Services-NE, Inc.Androscoggin BankAndroscoggin County Adult Education AllianceAndroscoggin Home Care & HospiceBates CollegeBONNEY Staffing CenterBuilding Solutions LLCCarbonite, Inc.CareerCenterCentral Maine Community CollegeExpress Employment ProfessionalsFirstLight HomeCareGeigerHilton Garden Inn Auburn RiverwatchJobsInME.com

Kelly Services, Inc.Landry & Sons Acoustics, Inc.Lee Auto MallLegacy Publishing CompanyLiberty Mutual InsuranceMAS Home Care of MaineNew Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.SequelCare of Maine, LLCSouthern New Hampshire University - MaineCenterSupport SolutionsSystems Engineering, Inc.TD BankUS CellularVIP Parts, Tires and ServiceAnd more to come!

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

Cost to exhibit is a low $140, which includes two brunches (additional brunches can be purchased at $10 each). If you would like to reserve electricity for your booth, the cost is a non-refundable $15.

Taking money away froman individual's take-homepay is a difficult proposition.So an ideal way to con-tribute to a 401(k), IRAs orany type of retirement sav-ings account is having anautomated deduction. Be-fore long, someone will notthink as much about howmuch is being deducted.

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JOB FAIRRegional Spring

April 24, 10am–1pmSalisbury Pavilion

(Blue Ocean Music Hall)

Salisbury Beach

MassachusettsFor more information visit www.valleyworks.cc

ValleyWorksCareerCenter

Attending Companies:

• Raytheon• Berkshire Manufacturing• Hesser College• Northwestern Mutual• General Dynamics• Greencore

• ENPRO Services• National Employment• Turning Point• TruGreen Companies• AAA Northern New England• Comcast

Interested Employers:For more information or to register, please

contact Larry Snow at 978-469-7819 • lsnow@detma.org orWe anticipate this event will be sold out so please register early!

Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce

• PCI Synthesis• Adecco • American ResourceStaffing

• Home Depot• Pavilion Ocean

Event Center

You're certain you want the job. You knowyou'd be good at it.

So you need to give yourself all the supportyou can at the interview. One way to do thatis to wear the colors that support the impressionyou want to make. Here are some tips for thebest colors to wear as well as colors NOT towear in a fairly conservative, traditional workenvironment.

Colors to wear:Navy carries authority without beingoverbearing. Shades of blue,in general,suggest all of the boy scout attributes: brave,reverent, trustworthy, loyal, etc. Stick with darkto medium blues for interview purposes.

Gray makes you appear balanced, andunbiased. It's a respectable, neutral, calmcolor. Wear it if you need to project a veryconservative image with your most flatteringshade of white. However it is the leastmemorable color, so, if you want to make astronger impression, add a blouse or tie in yourbest shade of red, teal, or purple.

Dark tones of neutralized green, like forestor hunter, give a stable impression. It says "I'mgrounded in my area of expertise." Dark greensare linked with trustworthiness similarly to blue.

Purple is a great alternative to navy or gray inbusiness situations where you need to projectconfidence and individuality. Stick toneutralized medium to dark purples. They'reprofessional and appropriate. However, avoidpurple if you need to fit in rather than stand out.

Burgundy helps a younger woman look moremature and competent. If you're new to anindustry, it can say "I'm refined andexperienced in my field." I would onlyrecommend this as a tie color for a man. Awoman could wear it in a suit.

Colors not to wear:Red gives the impression you're not a teamplayer. You seem to be only concerned aboutyourself, and you want to be noticed! Not thebest message to be sending a prospectiveemployer.

Brown, especially light to medium brown, canmake you disappear into the woodwork. Itwon't cause you to attract attention. It can seemsafe and boring and a bit stodgy. One caveatthough-if it's a particularly rich shade of black-brown that matches your hair exactly, the effectcan be terrific.

Yellow is cheerful and optimistic, but it canalso make you appear flighty, whimsical, so

people won't take you seriously. You'll seemsomewhat impulsive and possibly a poor risk.

Orange is a declassifier. That means you'llappear less than classy. Orange is not goodfor any business situation as it's the leastprofessional seeming color. It can look cheapno matter how expensive the garment.

Black and white are often suggested asappropriate interview colors, but the highcontrast is extremely authoritarian, and youmay seem to be challenging the authority of theinterviewer. This may be a questionable choiceeven in a conservative arena.

Pink is passive. Good for gaining sympathyand soft hearted responses, but don't count onit to send the message that you're a competentprofessional.

Thinking about your color choices pays off.You'll have influence over your interviewers'responses to you And he or she is unlikely toeven be aware of it!

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Don't Blow the Job Interview by Wearing the Wrong Colors!By Leah Oman

General April 2–15, 2012 7

HawthorneHouse

MaintenanceAssistant

Hawthorne House, a 95-bed health care facility, located in Freeport, Maine is seeking anenergetic individual to work in our maintenance department.

The maintenance assistant works directly with the Maintenance Director inthe general care and up keep of the buildings and grounds. Individual

must be able to lift 50 pounds. A basic knowledge of buildingrepair and landscaping is preferred.

This is a 40 hour Monday–Friday position, with thepossibility of working some evenings and weekends.

Being available on an “on-call” basis is required.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package and awarm and welcoming work environment – with a

Maine-owned company.

Please submit applications to: Joel Rollins, Maintenance Director 6 Old County Road, Freeport, ME 04032

Fax: 207-865-1308 • E-mail:mainthawthornehouse@firstatlantic.com

Spring into Opportunities!

Production Openings 12-hour day and night shift in Auburn. $10/hr.

Production Openings 12-hour night shift in Poland Springs. $13/hr.

Electronic Assembly Openings50+ 1st and 2nd shift in Pittsfield. OT required.

Machine Operators 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift in Auburn. $10/hr.

Bakery Production OpeningsNight time in Lewiston. $12.75/hr. These are temporary-to-hire positions

Autoglass InstallerExperienced auto glass installer. Pay is depending on experience.

Clerical & AdministrativeAssistants with Banking experience in Lewiston. Pay varies dependingon position.Accounting Clerks in Lewiston/Auburn area.

To apply online for theseand other opportunites, go

to ADECCOUSA.COM

In Lewiston – 207-782-288217 Westminster St.

In Portland – 207 772-288220 Free St.

Please join us at the newly renovated Inn by the Sea40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

Wednesday, April 11th • 4pm to 8pmSaturday, April 21st • 10am to 2pmT H E I N N I S LO O K I N G F O R Q U A L I F I E D E M P LOY E E S I N T H E F O L LO W I N G A R E A S :

• Reservations• Valet• Guest Services

• Bellmen• Restaurant• Lounge

• Banquets• Kitchen• Housekeeping

• Spa• Maintenance• Grounds

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You’ll want to answer questions to the fullest of your ability. Inorder to do this, think about what you may be asked before theinterview and prepare your answers accordingly. You may evenwant to setup a practice interview with a friend or family memberto test your skills.It is useful to have a game plan for answering. I like to use what iscalled the “STAR” approach. Do this by describing the SITUATIONthat you were in or TASK you needed to accomplish, the ACTIONyou took, focusing on yourself and your skills even if you were in agroup, and the RESULT of your actions. How did everything turn outin the end?

– Carol McCarthy

INTERVIEW TIP:

Make theMost ofAttending a

Make theMost ofAttending a

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

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

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

BY ANGELA M. HIGLEY

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Work for a well-respected organization!

INDUSTRIAL PAINTERExperience with mixing/application (spray and roll)

of industrial paints. Ability to interpret engineering

drawings.

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

• Paid vacations

• Direct deposit

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• Company matched

Medical Insuranceavailable after 30 days

• Dental Insurance availableafter 30 days

• Free $25,000 Life

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• 401(k) w/company match!

• Year round employment

• Referral Bonus

• Fuel & Toll Discounts• Average 2,800-3,200 Miles

a week• All miles paid

• Weekly settlements• Health Insurance after

30 days• Dental Insurance available

after 30 days

• Referral Bonus• Year-round employment• Sliding weekly fuel

surcharge

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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• Regional Drivers• Drivers for Canada

– Must be able to cross border• Tanker Drivers

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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, William A. Hartt has directedthe company's growth to now include 585 tractors, 1250 trailers, and many dedicatedemployees.

APPLICANTS, PLEASE REFERENCE JOB CODE “ET”WHEN APPLYING • WWW.HARTT-TRANS.COM

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Travis Stratton, Driver Recruiter1-877-689-10841591 Hotel Road, Auburn, ME 04210Cell: 207-974-8077 • Fax: 207-689-2078Email: tstratton@hartt-trans.com

CDL-A DRIVERS CONTACT:

OWNER OPERATORS CONTACT:

Bangor Corporate OfficeTrudy Darling1-800-341-1586 • Direct Line: 207-992-5499Fax: 207-945-5193 • E-mail: tdarling@hartt-trans.com

Auburn, ME Office1-866-500-9645 • Cell: 207-974-8819Fax: 207-689-2084Email: • 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.

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Setting the Service Standard Since 1948

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Offices in Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston, Brunswick, Greater Portland, and BiddefordSix affiliate agencies to meet any staffing need!

All Construction TradesTraffic Control Flaggers • Office/Admin

Many More…(Statewide job opportunities)

Please contact regional office nearest you.

Everyone wants to be successful in the workplace,but sometimes it's hard to figure out how to getyour career moving in the right direction. Followthese five tips to ensure that you build skills andstart movement to where you want to be.

• Start from where you are - Make every effortto build your skills in your current job so that ifand when you make a move or go for a promotion,you have something to take with you or show. It'susually better to go step by step, rather than hopefor a big promotion someday. Focus on doing thebest possible job you can now, and plan future ca-reer moves carefully.

• Sharpen your computer skills - Today, it reallydoesn't matter what your job is - at some point youwill probably need to bee proficient in using a

computer. Try to learn everything you can so thatyou are more marketable.

• Develop a learning attitude - Learningin your career should never come to a stand-

still. Commit yourself to a lifetime of work-place learning and it will pay off nicely.

• Learn to work well with others - In almostevery job, you will be asked to work with others.

• Network - Always talk to others in your indus-try or profession. This will help you to know whatskills you need and keep you on top of job oppor-tunities.

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The graduation parties are over, you've moved out of yourdorm, and reality is beginning to set in. The Real World. Notthe MTV reality TV show, but the actual real world. It's naturalto feel a little anxiety (or a lot!), but as with anything worthdoing, a solid plan is required. Though the highunemployment rate makes headlines, there are jobs to behad. There are opportunities out there and they'll go to thosewho position themselves properly in this ultra-competitive jobmarket.

Here are some things to consider as you begin your jobsearch:

Take stock of what you have to offer – Employers lookingto hire recent grads are not expecting you to have pages ofexperience. What they want to see is a well-rounded personwith a variety of transferable skills they've acquired thus far.What is a transferable skill? A transferable skill is an abilitylearned through life or work experience. For example -Managing time effectively, motivating others, being proficientin specific software applications. Make a list of everythingthat you have to offer a perspective employer. You'll use thelist when writing your resume.

Manage your expectations – High paying entry-level jobswith great perks and exciting responsibilities are rare. Morelikely, you'll be joining a company at the bottom, in a service,operations or sales role. These jobs are filled with greatlearning opportunities and are valuable far beyond yourstarting salary. Be open to these roles, it's the "foot in the door"that everyone tells you is so valuable.

Write a great resume – I've seen hundreds and hundreds ofresumes from recent grads in my career as a hiring manager.It's remarkable how many are poorly conceived and horriblywritten. This is your first chance to showcase yourself to anemployer. Anything less than stellar will likely go unnoticed or

be immediately eliminated. Make use of all the greatresources online and at your school's career center, to ensurethat your resume is well-written, properly formatted and currentin terms of style and content. Today's resumes tell employershow you can specifically add value to their team.

Think quality over quantity – Don't send your resume toevery company in the world. Your resume and cover lettershould be tailored to each job specifically, to show theemployer that you're interested in their company. A genericresume and cover letter will rarely if ever be noticed andconsidered.

Network, network, network – The classic job searchcliché, but it works. Everyone you know should know you'relooking for a job. Everyone in your network is a potentialresource. Don't be shy, but always be professional andrespect the time of those from whom you seek assistance.

Clean up your online identity – This is important. Mostrecruiters and employers will look for you online. Be sure toremove all the party pictures from Facebook, and adjust yourprivacy setting accordingly to prevent a "friend" from postingsomething that may not present you in the most positive light.A LinkedIn profile is a must. Google yourself, and see whatyou find. Ask yourself if you'd be comfortable if an employerfound the same thing.

Finding a job is a job, approach it as such. Have a plan foreach day. Set goals and exceed them. Be successful!

About the Author: Jeffrey Metzger is Owner and Chief ResumeArchitect at Your Resume Consultant. Find out how Jeff can create aresume for you that will attract the attention of recruiters and hiringmanagers. Visit us at http://www.yourresumeconsultant.com.

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A recruiter once gave me anexcellent tip when she said to changemy resume every time I applied for ajob. Why I asked? She told me thatcompany recruiters will often use akeyword search to select thecandidates that they feel matches theposition. This keeps them from havingto sort through the hundreds ofresumes they receive. She said that ifthe resume does not have thekeywords that they look for, then theytypically go into the rejected pile.

Depending on the position you'reapplying for, you should use wordsthat will notify HR managers aboutyour qualifications. For example, ifyou're looking for a position as theVice President of an accountingcompany you might want to includewords such as:

- Tax Accounting

- Reconciliations

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It can be very difficult to find a job intoday's economic climate, andlooking for high level or executivework requires a keen eye, and often,

knowing someone whose already inthe organization. After updating yourresume, send it to your friends in theindustry and see if they are able todirect it to the appropriate HR

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If you're looking for a job as anadministrative assistant you should usethe following words when updatingyour resume:

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No matter the type of work you'relooking for make sure you ask pastcolleagues or friends if they know ofany open positions within theircompanies. It's always an excellent

decision to put your feelers out andsee what kind of work is available.And always change-up your resumeto meet the requirements of the job. Itmay be a entry-level position, but as

long as you can turn it into somethingdown the road, it may be worthlooking into.

Tips for Working with KeywordSearch Software

Many companies will use a type ofsoftware that identifies keywords inresumes. But what can you do to beatthese machines?

Revise your resume so it includeskeywords included in the jobdescription during your opening. Takefor example, if the job descriptionsays, "Coordinate and developwebsites and blogs," your resume

must include keywords such as"websites" and "blogs". But only if youhave the experience, of course...

Update your multipurpose resumewith frequently used keywords so thatyou do not have to revise it every timeyou have another job interview. Oneidea is to revise it every six months inorder to stay current. Newerkeywords may be used in the future,so stay current with them.

Add the most important keywords toyour cover letter. Don't over do itthough. You just want to have a fewof the choice words that HR managersare looking for.

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PORTLAND, Maine— The MaineState Council of the Society for HumanResources Management has kicked offthe seventh annual "Best Places toWork in Maine" program. The event,endorsed by, Best Companies Group,the Maine State Chamber ofCommerce, My Job Wave, Maine HRConvention and Mainebiz recognizescompanies that have established andconsistently fostered outstandingworkplace environments.

“I think the success of the Best Placesto Work program is a true testament toMaine businesses understanding theimportance of retaining and recruitingtop talent to be successful,” said KrisAvery, state director of the SHRMMaine State Council.

In June, Best Companies Group willsurvey all the Maine companies thathave registered online by the deadlineof May 25th. The scientificallyvalidated survey will incorporate acompany’s employee benefits andpolicies and responses from acomprehensive employee engagementand satisfaction survey. The datacollected from the assessment will beused to determine the Best Places toWork in Maine.

“Businesses are the backbone of the

Maine economy,” said Governor PaulLePage. “The ‘Best Places to Work’project gives employers theopportunity to highlight the best of thebest. There are many greatcompanies, big and small, in our Stateand I encourage people to take part inthis program.”

First place winners of the sixth annual“Best Places to Work in Maine”program in 2011 included ConsigliConstruction Co. Inc, based inPortland, in large size companycategory and The Portland firm ofBurgess Advertising in thesmall/medium size companycategory.

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Construction Co., Inc.. "The feedbackwe get from the “Best Places to Work”survey allows us to understand wherewe can improve the workplaceenvironment to ensure that everybodycontinues to be as passionate aboutcoming to work as they are aboutdoing the work. It has been great tobe recognized along with the entiregroup of exceptional companies thatparticipated in the survey.

The Best Companies Group“Employee Feedback Report” ispresented to each participatingcompany, even if they did not makethe list. The report includes thesummarized employee engagementand satisfaction data, the MaineBenchmark Report, and the transcriptof employee written comments. Thereport is used by many to makesignificant improvements in their

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Any company with at least 15employees in the state of Maine isencouraged to participate.Companies selected as a “Best Placeto Work in Maine” will be announcedat a gala event in the fall of 2012. Acomplete list of top companies will befeatured in a statewide publication putout by Mainebiz. There is a fee toparticipate in the “Best Places to Workin Maine” program that helps coveradministrative costs and the productionof the Employee Feedback Report.

Interested companies can apply toparticipate in the program online atwww.bestplacestoworkme.com. Thedeadline for registration is May 25,2012, and .all registered companieswill be surveyed simultaneouslyfollowing the deadline date.

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