2019 Winter Job Fair

Job Fair Wednesday • January 16, 2019 9am to 1pm Skagit Publishing 1215 Anderson Road Mount Vernon

Participating Employers:

• United States Postal Service • Catholic Community Services • • Aviation Technical Services (ATS) • Legend Brands • • Angel of the Winds Casino • Island Hospital • • Cascade Job Corps College and Career Academy • A supplement to the Skagit Valley Herald and Anacortes American

Seven mistakes to avoid during a job interview

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You’ve been asked to go for a job interview and you’re thrilled about it. To ensure that everything goes well, try to avoid making the following common mistakes.

1. Arriving late. Being late for an interview demonstrates a lack of respect, professionalism and organization.

2. Being careless about your appearance. It’s better to be overdressed than too casual. However, be sure to wear an outfit you feel comfortable in. Extravagant jewelry and overpowering perfumes should be avoided.

3. Being unprepared. You must be able to recall your entire working career and be prepared to answer trick questions. Find out about the company and study the job description so you can clearly explain why this particular post interests you.

4. Not asking questions. Not having any questions prepared shows a lack of interest in the job and the company. However, don’t ask about wages and vacations at the outset.

5. Being arrogant. You need to be confident and promote yourself without sounding arrogant. Don’t exaggerate or tell lies under any circumstances.

6. Talking too much or too little. Don’t go on and on about all your experiences and don’t tell your life story to your potential employer. Conversely, answers that are too short give the impression that you’re not really interested in the job.

7. Appearing too stressed. Speak in a firm voice, control any nervous tics and avoid fidgeting. Be mindful of your body language. Smile, make eye contact with the interviewer, don’t cross your arms and don’t fiddle with anything.

Good luck!

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Job Fair Schedule 2019 May 8th 9aM-1PM SePteMber 18th 9aM-1PM

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1215 Anderson Rd., Mount Vernon Call 360-424-4567 to reserve your space today!

The Cascades Job Corps College and Career Academy is located in Sedro-Woolley and provides training for young adults in Health Care and Information Technology Pathways. We partner with Sedro-Woolley Public Schools, the Northwest Career & Technical Academy and Skagit Valley College to provide Career and Technical Education which provide students with college credits, certifications and credentials.

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Current Employment Opportunities: • Evening Studies Coordinator • Residential Advisor • Safety & Security Advisor • Prep Cook • Maintenance Technician • Maintenance Engineer • Recreation Specialist • CTR Coordinator Come work with us to make a difference in young people’s lives.

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GET THE JOB:

apply nOW at about.usps.com/careers/ welcome.htm

DO YOUR HOMEWORK: Research Potential Employers........ 4 RETURNING TO THE WORKFORCE: Job Hunting While Unemployed............. 6

Legend Brands offers challenging and engaging work, outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, a Drug Free Workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

We are entrepreneurial. We are collaborative.

We are customer focused. Join our winning team today and find yourself at Legend Brands!

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Apply online at http://careers.legendbrands.com

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GET THE JOB | DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Research Potential Employers

One of the best ways to prepare for an interview is to get to know the company.

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hen you show interest in the overall mission and are knowledgeable about their accomplishments, it shows an interviewer you are serious about getting on board.

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Where to Find Information Today’s technology gives job seekers awesome tools to research a company. If they have a social media presence, that’s a great place to start.

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Prepare for the Interview Now that you know a little more, you should know how to share your research during the interview. Blatantly spouting out information can make you come off cocky or bland. Instead, plan how you will incorporate what you learned into the conversation.

When a hiring manager asks if you have any questions about the company or position, it’s a great time to incorporate some of your research.

You can ask them about recent milestones they made and what it took to achieve them. The more prepared you are with how you will present the research will make both yourself and the interviewer more comfortable during your meeting.

Research Clients and Services Before you go into an interview, it’s also helpful to know the types of services you will be offering and a general idea of the clientele you reach out to. Understanding the crucial components of every operation, can help you strategize an effective way to stand out once you’re hired.

Home Care aides-CatHoliC Community serviCes (WHatCom/skagit)

Catholic Community Services is the largest private multi-service provider in Washington State and has been in business for over 75 years providing social services to those in need.

From our Mission Statement: “...We believe the elderly should be able to live with security and dignity...”

Our goal is to help our clients maintain their independence through services such as personal care, transfer assistance, ambulation, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, med reminders, transportation, and other non-medical tasks. Experience working with seniors and/or the disabled is strongly encouraged.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older • Must be able to pass federal background check and have a good driving record • Must have reliable vehicle, current driver’s license, and auto liability insurance

Compensation: Starting wage will be $15.50-$17.75 per hour (depending upon experience and certification) • Additional pay for weekend and holiday work, nurse delegated care, and client specific care needs • Paid leave • Milage and travel time reimbursement • Paid certification/exam fees • Excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, even for part time work

If you are interested and meet the above requirements: Contact: Catholic Community Services via phone @ 1-800-219-0335 or 360-738-6163 In person @ the Bellingham Office: 1742 Iowa St., Bellingham, WA 98229 or Via EMAIL at Jobs-LTCBellingham@ccsww.org

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A simple search of their name can reveal charitable contributions, performance milestones and additions to their team. Be sure to mention things you relate to, regarding the strides they are taking to grow.

Former or current employees will also give you an interesting perspective in how the company operates, internally. Reach out to your peers who have or had a relationship with the group to find out what they expect and what they look for in prospective hires.

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Learn more about current positions at AngelOfTheWinds.com

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Hiring aircraft mechanics, all levels of experience!

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GET THE JOB | RETURNING TO THE WORKFORCE

Job Hunting While Unemployed

There are many reasons why Americans find themselves unemployed.

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erhaps a company downsized a position, shut down or simply terminated employment. Regardless of the reason, job hunting without a job presents sizable hurdles.

Fill the Gaps One of the biggest challenges for unemployed job hunters is the gap on 6

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their resumes. There are ways to strategically fill the gaps and using your free time to make a difference.

Here are some beneficial tips from the UCLA Student and Alumni Services.

If you lost your job: Be professional and mature about why you were terminated. Negative words about a previous employer will almost always be JANUARY 2019

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Job Fair 1215 Anderson Rd., Mount Vernon January 16th, 9AM-1PM

Looking for a job?

Bring your resume!

a deal breaker. Express your gratitude for the opportunity and what you learned from the experience.

If you went back to school: Take advantage by explaining you took a break from your career to focus on expanding your educational goals.

If you took care of family: Explain the general situation without being too personal.

Perhaps, you had a new child, or a family member became ill. Showcase things you learned while you were being a caretaker and how it benefits you professionally.

Register at the entrance and you will automatically be entered to win a

$100 VISA Card! *Need not be present to win!

Winner will be drawn randomly.

Join a Group There are likely many others in your community who found themselves in the same position. Network with other job-hunters to discover leads and offer support to one another. To find like-minded people, reach out on social media, at events like career fairs or at a public library. Encouraging others to land a position will also give you motivation.

Find a Job Fair An opportunity to get your qualifications in the hands of many different hiring managers is to attend a local job fair. You get the chance to explain your unemployment in a face-to-face setting without waiting on a scheduled interview.

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A Complete Benefits Package

Career Opportunities • Banquets & Catering • Bow Hill Gas & Food Mart • Hotel Positions • Slots & Table Games • Finance

• Competitive Wages • Career Advancement • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Medical Insurance • Vision Insurance • Employee Assistance Plan

• Facilities/Maintenance • Food & Beverage • Security • Customer Service • Cashier

• Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • 401k Plan • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Meal Breaks

Apply online at theskagit.com or call 360-724-0265

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