New Hampshire Has Second-Fastest Rate of Job Growth in Nation
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CONCORD – According to U.S. Department of Labor, New Hampshire outpaced nearly every other state in the nation in job growth over the last year, confirming independent economists' predictions that New Hampshire would lead the nation in economic recovery.
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Career Buzz: Child Care Workers
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- About 33 percent of child care workers are self-employed, most of whom provided child care in their homes
- Training requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree, although some jobs require less than a high school diploma.
- Many workers leave these jobs every year, creating good job opportunities.
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Maine Unemployment Rate 8.0 Percent in June
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The number of unemployed totaled 55,600, down 2,300 from a year ago. 
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Governor Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Governor John E. Baldacci marked the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Monday, July 26th at an awards ceremony in Bangor hosted by The Maine ADA Coalition.
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Details on Unemployment Extension
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President Obama has signed into law legislation that will extend both the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and Extended Benefits (EB) programs through November 2010.
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State of Maine Finishes FY 2010 with $70.4 Million Surplus
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AUGUSTA, Maine: The State of Maine finished Fiscal Year 2010 with a surplus of $70.4 million. The fiscal year ended on June 30, 2010.
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Gov. Lynch Applauds Senate Passage of Extended Unemployment Benefits
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Urges quick final approval.
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Re: Your Online Resume
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You know how when you search for a job online you can select various categories, locations and keywords? Well, employers registered with a job board can do the same when searching the site's resume database.
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Maine State Chamber and MDF Issue Public Policy Recommendations to Promote Stronger Economy
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Making Maine Work highlights challenges, opportunities facing Maine.
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Maine Releases 2008-2009 Graduation Rates
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AUGUSTA, Maine: The Maine Department of Education on Monday released 2008-09 graduation rates for Maine’s high schools. It represents the first year of graduation data using a newly required federal method for calculating the graduation rate.
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Gov. Baldacci Issues Executive Order Commemorating 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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AUGUSTA, Maine: Governor John E. Baldacci has issued an Executive Order commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and reaffirming the State’s commitment to make State programs, jobs and activities fully accessible to people with disabilities.
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Gov. Lynch, Executive Council Approve Economic Development Grants
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CONCORD, NH: Governor John Lynch and the Executive today approved several economic development grants that will help businesses grow and expand operations, and create jobs right here in New Hampshire.
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Goodwill Industries of Northern New England Achieves Highest Level of Accreditation
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Nine Programs and Services in Maine Receive High Marks from CARF
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How to Answer job Interview Questions and be Prepared
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Job interviews can be filled with anxiety if you are not prepared for the questions and the answers.
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Reminding Your Network That You're Looking
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 Recently I spoke with a woman who has been looking for work for some time. She devotes a significant amount of time each week to networking activities. She said something that stood out to me: "I wake up every day and think about being unemployed, but my contacts don't think about me until I remind them".
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Governor John Lynch Statement on Drop In Unemployment Rate
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NH Unemployment Rate dropped to 5.9 percent in June, down from 6.4 percent.
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Announces the Colonel Paul D. Lafond USMC (Ret) Scholarship
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 KINGFIELD, Maine: The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, which honors Marines by educatin their children, has announced the establishment of the Colonel Paul D. Lafond USMC (Ret) Scholarship.
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Personal Branding: A New Focus in Job Searching
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ARA: A record number of people across the nation are unemployed and looking for work. As competition among candidates grows, it becomes more and more difficult to stand out in a crowd. 
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Riding the Social Media Wave: A user's guide to Web-based communication
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Who is using social media? What is it exactly? When and where do people tweet, post and blog? Why do people engage in social media?
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Maine State Health Plan Released
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AUGUSTA: Governor John E. Baldacci, June 30, released the 2010-2012 State Health Plan, Making us Better: Improving Health and Lowering Costs.
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What to Know When Changing Careers
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Whether out of necessity or to follow their dreams, many people are changing careers after establishing themselves in a different field. 
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July Session of WorkReadyTM to be Offered at Merrymeeting Adult Ed
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A WorkReadyTM Credential Training will begin on July 12 in Topsham, ME.
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State of Maine and Oppenheimer Funds Announce Settlement Regarding Maine College Savings Plan
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 AUGUSTA, Maine - The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) and the Maine Office of Securities announced Jun 21 that Maine has entered into a settlement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. on behalf of certain NextGen College Investing Plan® (NextGen) participants.  The settlement ends an investigation by the Office of Securities in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General into the management of certain investments offered by OppenheimerFunds, Inc. within the NextGen College Investing Plan.
All OppenheimerFunds portfolios in NextGen were terminated by FAME in July 2009.
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The Chamber Links Networking Group to Meet in July
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ROCHESTER, NH:  The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce continues to offer a great networking opportunity called THE CHAMBER LINKS. 
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Waste Management to Host Tri-Chambers Business After Hours
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 ROCHESTER, NH - The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and Greater Somersworth Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, Waste Management will host a Tri-Chambers Business After Hours.  
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Demistifying 'Temp'
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Staffing Firms are More Than Just Temp Agencies
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Why Must I Embrace Change?
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  Layoffs, downsizing, right-sizing, digitizing, outsourcing, off-shoring, increased competition from places like China and India...we hear these phrases and concepts daily in the media.  And, what does it mean to us workers? It means that change has become a constant in our careers—a constant that might translate into job insecurity.
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Goodwill Industries NNE Received Grant to Support Virtual Health Care Career Navigation
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Grant Supports Use of Technology to Promote Job Opportunities
 
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Maine Bureau of Insurance to Conduct Outreach Initiative
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 AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine Superintendent of Insurance Mila Kofman announced on June 22 that the Bureau of Insurance will conduct a Summer Consumer Outreach Program to help Maine people with insurance cases and to raise awareness about the Bureau’s resources.
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Dressing for Success to get That Job? Start Planning
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(ARA) Remember how you would lay out your clothes the night before you went to school? You may want to continue that habit - if you're in the market for a job or want to hold on to your current position. Preparation goes a long way when it comes to making a good impression. 
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NH Works Assists Those Laid Off
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Services are available to those affected by layoffs between July 1, 2008 and May 30, 2009 from the companies Goss International, Foss Manufacturing, Thompson Center Arms, Suflex, Rehrig Pacific, Freudenburg NOK, Cirtronics or Amphenol PC.
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(AUGUSTA ) Governor John E. Baldacci and the Executive Director of Maine Workers’ Compensation Board, Paul R. Dionne, announced that the Workers’ Compensation Board recently approved the largest reduction in the assessment to employers since 1993.
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Governor John Lynch Statement on Drop In Unemployment Rate
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NH Unemployment Rate Dropped to 6.4 Percent in May, Down From 6.7 Percent
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U.S. Energy Secretary Visits Maine
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(ORONO, Maine) On June 14, Governor John E. Baldacci welcomed U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu to the University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center. Secretary Chu had been invited to the facility by U.S. Senator Susan Collins. The federal agency has provided key funding to the Center and partners to aid Maine’s efforts to aggressively pursue wind power development and green jobs.
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Veteran Status is a Valuable Job Search Asset
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Many veterans I work with have disconnected with their veteran status, and fail to mention their military service at all when applying for a job. I believe this is a critical mistake when seeking employment.
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Business Roundtable Scheduled in Oxford Hills
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South Paris, Maine -- A second Business Roundtable is scheduled to provide small business owners and managers in the Oxford Hills area an opportunity to exchange ideas and concerns about a relevant business topic of their choice.
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Maine Joins Offshore Wind Consortium
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Augusta, Maine -- Governor John E. Baldacci has joined with the Governors of nine other States and the U.S. Department of Interior to Establish an Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Consortium.
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Input Sought on Services for Blind and Visually Impaired
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Augusta, Maine -- The Maine Department of Labor Division for Blind and Visually Impaired is hosting a public hearing to receive comments on the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment services.
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Sports and the Workplace
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CHICAGO: Employers around the globe may be preparing for a month of lower-than-normal productivity, as the world’s most popular sport prepares to kick off the 2010 World Cup. The impact on workplaces in United States is expected to be less dramatic, even as soccer continues to grow in popularity here, according to global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
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Tips on Balancing Work and Home Life
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If you're feeling stretched thin from your job, ask yourself: Do I live to work or work to live?
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Labor Commissioner Reminds Teens and Employers about Labor Laws
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With the school year drawing to a close for thousands of Maine high school students, many are starting to think about summer job opportunities. Maine Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman today reminded teens, parents and employers about labor laws protecting young workers and the process for obtaining a work permit.
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NH and Microsoft Make an Investment in Technology Training
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Governor John Lynch has announced that New Hampshire has joined forces with Microsoft in an innovative public-private partnership to provide free technology training to unemployed residents across the state.
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State Responds to CenterPoint Closure
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Following news of the abrupt closure of CenterPoint, a call center in York County, the Maine Department of Labor has announced plans to assist affected workforce this week.
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Trucking and Transportation Fueling Economy's Turnaround
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  You can gauge the economy’s barometer on what trucking and transportation is doing. As the lifeline to a state’s economy, these organizations provide products that were manufactured/created to those whom you buy from, whether you’re a consumer, a business or a service provider. Supply and demand: manufacture, transport, deliver, display, and consume.
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Legislation Removes Vacation Pay Penalty on Maine Unemployment Eligibility
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(AUGUSTA, Maine) Starting this summer, Maine workers will no longer have earned vacation pay interfere with their eligibility for unemployment benefits after the loss of a job. At a ceremonial bill signing at the State House today, Governor Baldacci praised the reform which removes an offset on unemployment benefits for laid-off workers owed vacation pay from their former employer.
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Governor's Statement on Upcoming Visit from U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu
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AUGUSTA, Maine - Governor John E. Baldacci today learned during a phone call from Senator Susan Collins that United States Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu will be visiting the University of Maine’s Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center on June 14.
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Oxford Chamber After Hours Event at Celebration Barn
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 PARIS, Maine — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours for the month of June will be held from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, at the Celebration Barn Theater in South Paris.
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New Overdraft Protection Rules Give You A Choice
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  (NAPSI) — New federal rules recently changed the way your bank handles overdrafts.
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Maine Unemployment Rate 8.1 Percent
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 Seasonally-Adjusted Statewide Data
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College Grads Enter Tough Job Market
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CHALLANGER, GRAY & CHRISTMAS — A job-market recovery finally may be underway by the time this year's crop of college graduates collect their diplomas in May and June. However, a new survey by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. indicates that the job prospects for these grads are about the same or only slightly better than last year's dismal outlook.
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Accomplish More by Doing Less
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(NewsUSA) -- You work hard. You arrive early at the office and leave late. At home, you continue to work by BlackBerry or laptop. And yet, you watch others rise around you while your career stays stagnant. What's the problem?
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New Grads Play to Their Strengths on Job Hunt
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(ARA) -- Fresh from school with diploma in hand, new graduates face a daunting reality on the job hunt. It's a rough transition to make, especially in a tough job market, so they need to use every advantage to gain a foothold.
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Nominations Sought for Senior Friendly Employers
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AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Jobs Council is seeking nominations for the 2010 Silver Collar Employer award. The award honors employers in Maine whose policies and practices match the needs of mature employers, capturing their skills and experience, strong work ethic, flexibility and enthusiasm.
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Cover Letters: The Most Important Letter You'll Ever Write
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A great cover letter is your best chance to get out of the resume pile and have your qualifications considered.
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Opportunities Exist in Financial Services
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Opportunities Exist if You Know Where to Look
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Challenger Annual Teen Summer Job Outlook
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Modest Gains Seen in Teen Job Market
 
CHICAGO -- With the economic recovery gaining momentum, a new summer employment outlook predicts that teenage job seekers  could find a more welcoming environment this year.
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What That Job Ad is Really Asking For
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(ARA) - In today's job market, beginning your career can feel overwhelming. Having the right education, experience and motivation is key - but too often, candidates may hurt their chances of getting that first job before they even submit their resume.
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Job-Hunting Skills Transfer to On-the-Job Success
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 (ARA) - For those who are looking for employment right now, it doesn't help to know that in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 14.8 million job seekers across the nation were doing the same thing. A job search can become overwhelming in the face of rising competition. Before your confidence begins to wane, it can help to remember that the skills applied to a search for employment can strengthen performance on the job. 
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Fort Kent Logger Forum Scheduled for May 7
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The Maine Department of Labor is hosting an informational forum on logging issues at 9:00 AM, Friday May 7, 2010 at the Fox Auditorium at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.
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Governor Ceremonially Signs Brunswick Redevelopment Legislation
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AUGUSTA, ME -- Governor John E. Baldacci held a State House ceremony today to celebrate the signing of LD 1669, "An Act to Enhance the Redevelopment of Brunswick Naval Air Station," sponsored by Senator Stan Gerzofsky (D-Cumberland).
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Turn Your Hobby Into a Small Business
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(ARA) - Given the state of the U.S. economy, you might assume that turning your hobby into a small business right now isn't the best idea. On the contrary, launching your own small business in a down economy can be a very smart move -- if you plan in advance and set yourself up for success from the start.
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Career Buzz: Technical Writers
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- Most jobs in this occupation require a college degree--preferably in communications, journalism, or English--but a degree in a technical subject may be useful.
- Job prospects for most technical writing jobs are expected to be good, particularly for those with Web or multimedia experience.
-Excellent communications skills, curiosity, and attention to detail are highly desired traits.
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Governor Baldacci Forms Committee to Work on Implementation of Federal Health Care Reform
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AUGUSTA, Maine – Governor John E. Baldacci Apr 22 formalized the public process by which the State will plan how to implement the comprehensive federal health care reform law signed by President Obama in March.
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Governor Lynch Lauds House's Initial Passage of NH Working Jobs Initiative
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Governor's initiative aims to help companies avert layoffs, help unemployed find new jobs. NH Businesses and workers already utilizing parts of the initiative. 
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Twenty-two Greater Kennebec Valley Area Organizations Honored for Supporting Employee Higher Education
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The Maine Development Foundation recognizes outstanding Maine Employers at Waterville event.
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Federal Unemployment Extension
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April 15, 2010 — President Obama has signed legislation to temporarily continue two Federally-funded unemployment programs, Emergency Unemployment Compensation and Extended Benefits, through June 2, 2010.
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Director of First Impressions
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Creating the Networking Edge
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Tips to Help Grads Get the Edge on the Competition
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(ARA) - As the recession continues to take its toll, college grads have to work harder to stand out. Competition for available jobs is fierce, even among candidates armed with a college degree.
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New Hampshire Employment Security Partners for Career Fair and Transfer Day
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CLAREMONT: NH Employment Security (NHES), River Valley Community College, NH Department of Education, River Valley HR Association, and the Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce are hosting the fifth Annual River Valley Career and Transfer Day on April 14, 2010. 
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Harnessing the Power of Language
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(NewsUSA) — Whether mingling socially with others in a crowded room or talking intimately one-on-one, being someone who communicates effectively is a major factor in creating and enhancing both personal and professional relationships.
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Changing Careers a Calculated Risk Worth Taking
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(ARA) - The once-popular board game Careers allowed players to seek new professions simply by rolling the dice.
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Career Buzz: Sociologists & Political Scientists
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A look into the careers of Sociologists and Political Scientists.
 
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Considerations for Your Job Search
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You can learn to avoid some common mistakes that may prevent even the most qualified individuals from landing their dream job.
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Solve the Career Conundrum
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Three ways to gain experience.
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Maine Human Resources Group Partners with the State to Kick Off 5th Annual
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Project Offers Resources for Employers to Retain and Attract Top Talent during Challenging Economic Times.
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Are You Singing The Blues at Work?
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Tips on overcoming the workplace blues.
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Retirement is a Beginning, Not an End
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(NewsUSA) -- Chances are, you know someone about to enter retirement. Between aging baby boomers and struggling businesses, many seniors find themselves leaving the workplace. And the numbers of new retirees are only going to rise--nearly 6,000 Americans turn 65 every day.
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Career Buzz: Water Transportation Occupations
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- Some merchant mariners spend extended periods at sea; others operate boats close to port and go home at night
- Entry, training, and educational requirements for many water transportation occupations are established and regulated by the U.S. Coast Guard
- Excellent job opportunities are expected, especially for marine officers
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Registration Open for June 10th, B to B Show
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The Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council has announced the date of this year's Andriscoggin Business to Business Trade Show with the theme, "Show 2010: Launching a New Decade."
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Dressing for a Successful Interview
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(NAPSI) — The right outfit is an important part of making the best first impression at a job interview. And while some interview-dressing guidelines never change, style experts say there are a few new rules candidates should adhere to.
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Fashionable Advice for a Career Wardrobe on a Budget
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(NewsUSA) - In the workforce, as the job market becomes more competitive, appearances can either make or break you. Yet, many Americans don't have the money to keep up with their bills, much less update their wardrobe with fashion-forward staples.
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Career Buzz: Insurance Underwriters
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- Most large insurance companies prefer to hire candidates who have a bachelor's degree or some insurance-related experience
- Continuing education is necessary for advancement
- Employment is expected to decline slowly as the spread of automated underwriting software increases worker productivity
- Job opportunities should be best for those with strong computer skills and a background in finance
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Networking Fear Factors
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I'm amazed at how many of the individuals in reality shows had to overcome their own fears. I watched Survivor and took note of how much determination each competitor had to withstand to make it to the finals.
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Gov. Baldacci Ceremonially Signs Truck Weights Bill
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AUGUSTA, Maine - On March 3, Governor John E. Baldacci held a ceremonial signing of LD 1736, "An Act to Improve Safety on Maine's Primary and Secondary Roads, Reduce Road Maintenance Costs and Improve the Environment and the Economy by Allowing Certain Heavy Commercial Vehicles on the Interstate Highway System in Maine."
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Career Buzz: Animal Care and Service Workers
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- Animal lovers get satisfaction in this occupation, but the work can be unpleasant, physically and emotionally demanding, and sometimes dangerous
- Most workers are trained on the job, but employers generally prefer to hire people who have experience with animals; some jobs require formal education
- Most positions will present excellent employment opportunities; however, keen competition is expected for jobs as zookeepers and marine mammal trainers
- Earnings are relatively low
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State of NH Extends Filing Period Deadline Once Again for EUC
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 CONCORD, NH – On Friday, November 6, 2009, President Obama signed the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 into law. On Tuesday, March 2, 2010, the President signed a second amendment to the Act that extends the filing period for eligibility once again. 
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Gov. Lynch Lauds Senate's Initial Passage of NH Working Jobs Initiative
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Governor's Initiative Aims to Help Companies Avert Layoffs, Help Unemployed Find New Jobs
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Job Fair Success
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Job Fairs are a strategic part of your job search; using these "helpful hints" will ensure your success. As important as they are in your job search strategy, they can also be overwhelming.
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Strengthening Your Career Options
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(ARA) - In the wave of increased layoffs and cutbacks, the unemployed and employed alike are worrying about their careers. This makes 2010 a prime time to evaluate your own employability and take steps to strengthen your career options.
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Career Buzz: Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks
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- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks held about 2.1 million jobs in 2008 and are employed in nearly every industry
- A high school degree is the minimum requirement; however, post-secondary education is increasingly important, and an associate degree in business or accounting is required for some positions
- The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work
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Breaking Down Barriers: Who Says Women Can't Excel in Math and Science?
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(ARA) - True or false: Men have more ability in math and science than women? The correct answer is false, and it seems that America's work force is finally beginning to reflect this.
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Degrees That Will Make You Indispensable in the Workplace
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Educational institutions expand curriculums to prepare students for 21st century careers.
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Job Seeking? Polish Your Online Resume and Portfolio
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(ARA) - In today's fast-paced, high-tech world, recruiters are just as likely to glnce at your job application submission on their BlackBerry while driving as they are when sitting at their desk. Is your resume or portfolio Web-ready?
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Are You Making This Employee Motivation Mistake?
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When it comes to employee motivation, do you sell your people short—i.e. do you try to motivate them using the wrong things?
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Career Buzz: Carpenters
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- About 32 percent of all carpenters are self-employed
- Job opportunities should be best for those with the most training and skills
- Carpenters can learn their craft through on-the-job training, vocational schools or technical colleges, or formal apprenticeship programs, which often takes three to four years
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Report Examines Scope of Green Economy in Maine
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The Maine Department of Labor today (Feb 11, 2010) released the first in a planned series of reports on the green economy sector in Maine.
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Maine Receives Critical Funding to Expand Health Workforce and Technology
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AUGUSTA - Governor John E. Baldacci today (February 12, 2010) learned that the State of Maine will receive $11.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds to promote quality of health care through technology and to develop the State's health care workforce.
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Maine Receives Health Care Workforce Grant
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The Maine Department of Labor has received a $4,892,213 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for a new initiative aimed at getting health care workers credentialed for jobs in high demand.
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Goodwill to Help Mentor Teens
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Justice Department Grant to Fight Juvenile Delinquency
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"Dream Job" Might be as Close as Your Home Office
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(NAPSI) - When it comes to places to work, an increasing number of people now say "there's no place like home."
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Financial Tips For Job Seekers
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(ARA) - Losing your job is tough. But in the midst of a recession, rebounding and finding new employment is even harder. While uncertainty and doubt may overwhelm you, job loss can be an opportunity to reevaluate your career, take control of your situation and, most importantly, regain your self-confidence.
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Career Buzz: Air Traffic Controllers
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- The vast majority of air traffic controllers are employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an agency of the Federal Government
- Applicants without prior air traffic control experience must be 30 years of age or younger
- Replacement needs will continue to account for most job openings, reflecting the large number of air traffic controllers who will be eligible to retire over the next decade
- Competition for jobs will remain keen
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Brunswick Area WorkReady Credential Offering
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Free program available to job seekers in the Brunswick area.
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Career Buzz: Advertising Sales Agents
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- Applicants who have sales experience and a college degree should have the best opportunities, but keen competition for jobs is expected during downturns in spending on advertising.
- Educational requirements vary; the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively is important for entry-level earnings.
- Performance-based pay, including bonuses and commissions, can make up a large portion of an advertising sales agent's earnings.
- Pressure to meet monthly sales quotas can be stressful.
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Acing Your Application
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Job seekers prepare and edit their resumes with great care. It is equally important to treat the job application form with the same patience and attention to detail.
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Laid Off? What do You do Now?
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(ARA) -- When you first entered the workforce, you probably didn't anticipate the economy turning so sour. In fact, you've spent many years diligently promoting yourself up the career ladder and establishing a nice set of skills -- only to find out your company can't afford to keep you around any longer.
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Job Fairs: How to Make the Most of Your Time
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(ARA) - As unemployment rises, many Americans find themselves unexpectedly looking for work. Suddenly, attending a job fair becomes a vital opportunity to network, develop interviewing skills and -- hopefully -- find a job.
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Five Ways to Save Time and Money on Your Taxes
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(ARA)-- The typical taxpayer is expected to spend more than three business days and more than $200 completing his or her tax return.
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Students Continue to Flock to Maine's Community Colleges
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Hard times push spring semester enrollment up 15 percent over last year as Maine people seek to upgrade job skills.
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Over Qualified Applicants, Do They Really Exist?
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Local employers continue to share that more and more applicants vying for employment are overqualified for the position. With more people looking for work, and fewer places hiring, applicants are looking for any opportunity.
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Career Buzz: Architects
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- About 21 percent of architects are self-employed -- almost three times the proportion for all occupations.
- Licensing requirements include a professional degree in architecture, at least three years of practical work, training, and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination
- Architecture graduates may face competition, especially for jobs in the most prestigious firms
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Resume Building - 8 Tips for on the Job Resume Building
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Don't wait until you are out of a job to update your resume!
Most people scramble to update their resume after they have lost a job or while they are in a transition period between jobs. This article highlights eight ways you can keep your resume up-to-date while you are still employed. You may have a lot more to offer than you realize.
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Twenty-Seven Maine Organizations Honored for Supporting Employee Higher Education
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The Maine Development Foundation recognizes outstanding Maine employers at Portland event.
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Women Work & Community to Offer Free Training
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FREE - Creating Your Future Training
Learn and earn your way to success! Do you want to plan for the future and not just your next job? During this 8 week class you will explore your values and interests, identify your transferable skills, look at ways your job affects your personal finances, and find out what new skills, education, or training you may need to fulfill your life plan.
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Choose It Don't Excuse It! Mindset Changes You Can Choose to Jumpstart a Stalled Job Search
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Are you in the job market right now? Is it taking longer than you want? Do you find yourself getting frustrated, depressed, anxious, and fearful that you'll never find a good job, or maybe even a little bit angry at the circumstances in which you find yourself?
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Tips for Finding--And Landing--A Job Online
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NAPSI - Despite unemployment numbers going up, there still exist thousands of jobs up for grabs. Even if you don't see that Now Hiring sign in business windows, there are many jobs to be found online.
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5 Job Search Myths
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Often, we embrace myths as the truth, even when the truth is totally different. This certainly holds true during a job search, when we may be stressed out and not thinking clearly. There are some common myths that every job hunter should recognize.
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Changing Careers? Consider Cosmetology
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(NAPSI) A tough economy can prompt people to reconsider their career options.
If you are exploring new career options, here are some tips to help:
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A Career That Helps Pet Owners Answer Questions When a Pet Passes
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(ARA) Few things stir raw human emotions as much as the loss of a cherished pet or livestock that may represent a family's livelihood. For many, healing just won't happen until they understand the "why".
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About That Job Interview
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Does it resemble An Evening at the Improv?
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Tips to Make Job Hunting Easier
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Job Hunting runs from searching the classifieds to roaming online job boards and career search engines. But before you sit down at your desk, ask yourself some important questions and then be prepared to go social.
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High-Tech Skills Vital for 21st Century Workers
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Increasingly, students who want a career that's challenging, rewarding and has the potential to last for years are plugging into careers in technology.
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Gov. Lynch Applauds Passage of Unemployment Extension
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CONCORD, NH – Gov. John Lynch Nov 5 applauded Congress approval of an extension of unemployment benefits for thousands of New Hampshire citizens.
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Heavy Vehicle Service Technicians/Mechanics
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- Opportunities should be excellent for people with formal post-secondary training in diesel or heavy equipment mechanics; those without formal training will face keen competition
- This occupation offers relatively high wages and the challenge of skilled repair work
- Skill in using computerized diagnostic equipment is important in this occupation
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Getting an Early Start on Your Career in High School
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Get ahead in your college education now, while you are still in high school. You should start planning your future career in the ninth grade. This will give you an advantage over your future competitors. You mist explore your areas of interest and skill.
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A New Career Track for Baby Boomers
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It seems the aspirations of baby boomers are changing from ones of retirement, to those of entrepreneurship. Over the past decade, Americans age 55 to 64 have seen the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity, especially since the traditional business model and large corporations no longer provide the job security they used to.
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First Impression Comes in the Form of a Resume
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The purpose of a resume is to make a good impression and win an interview, according to Rockport Institute. In fact, an impressive resume will present you in the best way and will convince the employer to interview you. Furthermore, an impressive resume includes: an impressive cover letter; good layout, powerful verbs; and free of spelling or grammar errors. Moreover, an impressive resume will increase your chances of getting hired!
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Jobs For People Hardest Hit by the Economy
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According to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate of people with disabilities is 14.3 percent—compared with 9.5 percent for people without disabilities. Fortunately, with the help of employment tools, people with disabilities are increasingly able to join the workforce.
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Adults With Disabilities Help Business Work
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People with autism or other disabilities are valuable members of the workforce. But experts say they sometimes have difficulty securing employment because of accessibility and attitudinal barriers.
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Think Pink on the Job and Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer
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One out of every eight will receive a breast cancer diagnosis during her lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute. Every woman diagnosed is someone's mother, aunt, best friend, neighbor or coworker. Every day is a great day to step up and fight this deadly, yet treatable, disease, but an especially good time is during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
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Organizing Your Job Search
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A job search can be one of the most overwhelming tasks you will undertake in your lifetime. Think of your job search as a large project that must be categorized and organized into smaller steps to ensure continuity and ultimately—success.
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Veterans Receive Priority Service for Training and Employment Services
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Veterans and eligible spouses are given priority of service for the recipt of employment, training and placement services provided under all Maine Department of Labor-funded programs
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Transferring Skills in a Tough Economy
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Faced with a tough and competitive job market, many job seekers are looking to transfer their skills to industries outside their chosen profession
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Networking - How to Screw up a Goood Introduction
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Networking isn't a short-term strategy. It's not about power selling and moving onto the next lead. Smart networkers understand this concept. They know that their networking success is largely dependent on nurturing relationships and helping others. Through their generosity and efforts, they are confident that they will reap the benefits of networking over the long-term.
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Ready for a Career Fair Near You?
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Have you been to a career fair lately? If not, take advantage! Here are a couple of simple tips that will make attending worth your while:
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Online Education Creates Worldwide Possibilities
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(NAPSI) — In 1964, when Lisa Wright was 10 years old, she attended the World's Fair in New York. While there, she signed up for a pen pal through Parker Pen's computer matching service. Soon after, she connected with a friend in Uganda.
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Best Cover Letters Get Attention
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Are you wondering how to write the best cover letter you can? If so, give yourself a pat on the back.
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A Nursing Degree Offers a Variety of Career Opportunities
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As we look for signs of the economy to improve, many Americans are taking the opportunity to return to school. Some feel a college degree will provide better job security, and others look to study a new field altogether.
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Networking Tips - A Proper Introduction
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True to life networkers know the extreme importance of having a proper and powerful introduction when meeting colleagues and business counterparts
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Interviewing is Scary - Ten Tips to Help You Prepare
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Often just rereading and refreshing some basic interview guidelines can make you more confident and help you be at your best.
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Two Key Elements to Achieving Success
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Peter Drucker and Jack Welch, two experts, have identified to key elements leading to personal success.
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Transitions to College & Careers: Health Care Edition
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With the Maine Department of Labor predicting that the Health Care & Social Assistance industry in Maine will grow by 17.8% by 2016, there has never been a better time for Mainers seeking secure jobs with family-sustaining wages transition to a career in health care.
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The Distracted Resume
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Remember a time you tried to get the attention of a parent, but your parent was too distracted to respond? He or she may have had something urgent to do, but you still felt disappointed and maybe a bit betrayed. Why weren’t you the most important consideration of the moment?
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Is Your Job Search Getting You Absolutely Nowhere?
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Especially if you've been out of work for a while, it can become increasingly frustrating if you're not getting the kind of results you want from your job search. It begins to feel futile...like all the cards are stacked against you. Worse, one glance at the unemployment rate as it continues it's monthly climb and you know things are just going to get more competitive. It's going to get a lot worse before it gets better.
 
How can you possibly turn your situation around?
You want more invitations to interview...or to get closer to the final round when you do interview...but how?
While it may not seem like it, there are actually quite a few things you can influence. That's where you need to fix your focus.
You can't do anything about the economy. You can't make jobs materialize out of thin air. But you have total control over you. And therein lies the key.
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Career Change at Midlife - Considering Plan B?
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Okay. Plan A-what you have worked at for years-just went down the tubes. What now?
 
You could look for another version of the same thing you have been doing - just like the several thousand other people that have been laid off in your industry this year-or you could take a deep breath, step away from the crowd, and begin imagining your very own Plan B career.
 
How do you know if you have what it takes to succeed with something entirely different? That would take an entrepreneurial mindset. If you have that, your chances of success are well above average, but it is still up to you to make it work. Here are eight sets of traits that have been identified as present in people that have successfully launched entrepreneurial careers at mid-life or later. Most of them found the greatest reward and satisfaction in starting their own businesses, rather than stepping back onto the treadmill.
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Overcoming "Nontransferable" Skills, Knowledge and Experience for Seniors
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We are experiencing a severe job market depression for which no labor force generation or gender is immune to its personal, social and economic impacts.


 


It is also a time for which "one size fits all" responses from previous labor force supply and demand stereotypical intervention is not applicable. Among the most vulnerable, however, is the birth-date burdened and patronizingly branded older workers.
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How to Handle Phone Interviews
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In the past, phone interviews are nothing but a discussion of the basic information about you, the candidate, and the position being offered.
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How College Graduates Can Land a Job in a Down Market
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It’s all over the news - employment has fallen sharply recently. College graduates looking for a job often view the rise in unemployment as a formidable obstacle.
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Does a College Degree Really Matter?
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(ARA) - As the economy shrinks, Americans spend more and more time thinking about how to keep the job they have or how to find a new job after losing one.
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Networking for Introverts
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For many who have lost their job or are beginning to search for a new position, the very thought of seeking new employment—let alone networking—can bring feelings of anxiety. Clearly it can be difficult for anyone, and it is especially true for those who are shy or introverted.
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Boost Productivity? How Can I Possibly Do More?
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I recently conducted a workshop for a company of about 30 people and before I even got started, a hand shot up in the audience and asked me a question. I don't recall the exact wording, so I'll paraphrase.
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Unemployed: Choosing COBRA Subsidy or Individual Health Insurance
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With the possibility of layoffs lurking around the corner for much of today's workforce, it is important to be prepared, especially when it comes to health insurance.
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New Job, New Tricks - Social Networking and the Job Search for Baby Boomers
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In the new world of technology, it's very commin for job seekers to work via the Internet to find their employment. This is mainly because many employers have moved their application processes to the Internet—as well as their headhunters. In other words, if you want to find employment, your best bet is to do it online.
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Want to be 'Just Whelmed'? Choose to be More not Less
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Jim Rohn is an incredible philosopher. I use his pithy quotes frequently. In this article, I want to share a little longer portion of something he said (and please read it carefully vs. skimming it):
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Quitting Your Job With Confidence and Connections
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Do you want to quit? It may be unfathomable to ask that with the current economic situation. If this is you, before you walk out, consider how to quit your job with the confidence and connections you need to maintain and increase your success.
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Education, Interrupted
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The freat physicist and astronomer Galileo said of education, "You can not teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself."
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Attract an Employer's Attention by Telling a Powerful Story
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Today's job market is flooded with applicants and employers have their pick of top candidates. Sleepy resumes just dont measure up in toady's competitive arena.
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3 ways to turn your pink slip into a blue chip
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The reality of getting laid off is a harsh one that;s hard to swallow. But picking yourself up and dusting off your briefcase is a necessity, if you want to move on and get a job that's right for you.
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References: An Important Piece of Your Job Search Puzzle
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Reference checking is typically part of the final stage of the interview process: (1) when finalists are selected or (2) when the candidate recieves an offer contingent on references.
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Are you an "Upper" or a "Downer" to Others?
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Whether you affect people positively or negatively doesn't only determine what people think of you and their willingness to help you. It also profoundly influences how valuable you are to your employer—and therefore, your "Employability Quotient".
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Resigning on Good Terms
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In today's economy, it is unfathomable to think that people may CHOOSE to leave their job. Maybe their family needs to relocate, they decide now is a good time to go back to school or they just aren't happy. If you're one of these people and you decide it's time to leave your job, it's in your best interest to leave on good terms with your employer.
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Can We Talk for a Change?
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How Managers Can Foster Honest, Open Conversations
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CPR/First Aid Certification
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Help your resume stand out with a CPR / First Aid Certification!
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Image: Unprofessional
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Professionalism does not stop at a well-crafted resume and a great suit. Despite the state of the economy, candidates are still making serious (and preventable) mistakes that could hinder their job search progress and prevent them from landing a job.
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It's Who You Know
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If you have been in the business world  more than a year or two then you already know the importance of networking.
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Listen to Your Boss!
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The new sales associate aggressively believed she knew better than her boss. The boss was refusing to pay expenses for Chamber of Commerce and other networking meetings.
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Use Your State's Career Services
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“Tough Economy” is a phrase everyone is using, from sales pitches to blogs to just plain matter-of-fact discussions. Yes, the economy is bad. Yes, President Obama’s Stimulus plan is supposed to create a new flux of cash to the nation. And, yes, we have a long way to go.
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Re: Your Resume
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We live in the Internet age, and it's not surprising that email is the most popular of all on-line activities. Surfing for jobs has become one of the easiest ways t
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Back to School at 40
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Someday you'll regret not having your degree.
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Marketing Yourself
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Things are very different today than they were years ago. Consider these statistics.
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The Cover Letter Formula for Success
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Your cover letter is a mirror. If it is filled with grammatical errors, it reflects an applicant who is careless. If it lacks organization, it reflects someone who does not
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Preparing for the Telephone Interview
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Telephone interviews are a new trend that is emerging in the workplace. Due to the influx of the internet and the possibility of working anywhere in the country from the comforts of your home, being interviewed via the phone line is a viable inte
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Seniors Encouraged to Apply
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I'm a senior, over age 62, and I recently found something rather refreshing in my local Augusta, Maine newspaper: it was an ad from a company in Troy, Maine encouraging seniors to apply for a general office position.
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Career Comebacks
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Years ago, if someone had asked me what my long-term career plans would be, I never would have imagined that with a fulfilling professional life, I'd still opt to be a stay-at-home Mom for almost a decade.
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Is Your Job Next?
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We're entering a new phase of outsourcing in which an expanding variety of white-collar jobs are being sent offshore. It started with software programmers, followed by call-center employees.
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Mind Your Manners: A Job Seeker's Guide to the Thank You Card
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I am a thank-you-card queen. I write them funny, I write them thoughtful, and I write them long. Unfortunately, being prompt is another story entirely.
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Take Charge of the Interview
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I have been on a lot of interviews. Let me rephrase that. I have been on a lot of bad interviews.
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Survival Tips for the Unemployed Seasoned Worker
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Approaching the big 5-0 or older? Out of work, too? Welcome to the unemployed, seasoned workforce. Not to worry -- there is a survival plan to assist you during the no-job slump.
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Job-Search Hints for Boomers
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Workers in the baby boomer age group often can feel left in the dust compared to the perceived energy of their younger peers. But are employers and recruiters really age-ist? And how can older job seekers turn their advanced years to their advantage?
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Getting Started With Telecommuting
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The idea of working at home conjures up images of people lounging around their houses in their pajamas. (Of course, in reality people still need to get their work done.)
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