Friday, May 29, 2009

{Career Place} Upcoming Networking Sessions



Evening Networking:  “Understanding and Dealing with Procrastination”

Date:          Tuesday, June 9
Time:         5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location:     The Career Place, Woburn
Registration: Call the Library at 781-932-5518
Cost:          $15/lifetime Membership

 Learn what procrastination is and what it isn’t. During this workshop we will explore where, when and why so many of us continue to do this. How to manage it more effectively. What are some of the more novel approaches to overcoming it.

 Presenter Doug Horbel has provided outplacement, career management and life coaching support to individuals in a broad spectrum of professions and industries. He has guided clients from diverse backgrounds to take charge of their careers, strategize their direction and produce effective action. Doug holds a BBA from Manhattan College, NY, and is a CTI Certified Professional Coach.

Evening Networking:  “Health Insurance Options for the Unemployed”

Date:          Tuesday, June 23
Time:         5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location:     The Career Place, Woburn
Registration: Call the Library at 781-932-5518
Cost:          $15/lifetime Membership

Back by popular demand.  This presentation will cover several insurance options while unemployed:

n  COBRA

n  Medical Security Program

n  Commonwealth Care

n  MassHealth Essential

Guest speaker David Pomeranz will discuss what to do when your Medical Security Program benefits end when your unemployment benefits end.

Evening Networking:  “The Solution is in the Problem: Finding a Job”

Date:          Tuesday, July 9
Time:         5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location:     The Career Place, Woburn
Registration: Call the Library at 781-932-5518

Cost:          $15/lifetime Membership

This presentation is centered on the idea that “how you think about a problem, is more important than the problem itself.”  This session will focus on solving the problem of unemployment via a different mindset.

Learn how using the conscious and subconscious parts of the mind in everyday actions can help solve problems and discover why volunteerism can be an effective method of tapping both parts of our mind while increasing the ability to network.  Our guest speaker is Linda Beaver.

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{Career Place} Veterans' Informational Seminar



Veterans' Informational Seminar

Monday, June 1, 2009

2:00p.m.

Longwood Place Assisted Living

75 Pearl Street, Reading, MA 01867

 Speaker:  Elder Law Attorney, Brian Snell

You will learn:

  • How these “secret benefits” are available to certain veterans over age 65.
  • How these benefits can be used to pay for home health care, assisted living and nursing home care.
  • How a vet can receive $1,900 or more per month in assistance.
  • Why certain ways of qualifying for this benefit can become a “Medicaid Time Bomb.”
  • How to defuse this “Medicaid Time Bomb.”
  • How to avoid having your life savings wiped out by medical expenses.

You can reserve your seat by calling 781-944-9200

or emailing:  jmurray@longwoodplaceatreading.com

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

{Career Place} Middlesex Community College / The Career Place is Hiring . . .



These are Grant Positions at The Career Place, one of the state's thirty-seven One Stop Career Centers, funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

 

For more information these jobs, please go to http://www.middlesex.mass.edu/EmploymentAtMCC/

 

  • LIBRARY ASSISTANT
  • FRONT DESK REPRESENTATIVE
  • DATA ENTRY SPECIALIST
  • GRANT ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST
  • RE-EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (2 POSITIONS)
  • COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINER
  • WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR
  • ON-LINE CAREER COUNSELOR
  • JOB DEVELOPER
  • CAREER COACH
  • YOUTH JOB DEVELOPER
  • CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
  • BI-LINGUAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

 

Middlesex Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, qualified disability or veteran status in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1967, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B.

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Saturday, May 23, 2009

{Career Place} Upcoming Job Fairs (Updated)



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Friday, May 22, 2009

{Career Place} Propmakers Needed . . .



With all the film making activity in Massachusetts, there is an urgent need for propmakers, the core personnel of motion picture set construction.   This is a job for someone who can handle everything from larger construction tasks to the finer  details of carpentry, working with such materials as wood, glass, rubber, plastic, metal, leather and formica.  You must be able to analyze sketches, blueprints and verbal instructions to determine the type of props and other materials needed and equipment required.

You must be able to:

    1.      Use hand tools and woodworking and metalworking machines and equipment

    2.      Measure and mark cutting lines on material, using work aids such as jigs and fixtures, micrometers, calipers and templates

    3.      Fabricate parts using machinery such as drill press, metal and wood lathes, power saws, router and milling machines

    4.      Assemble parts into props, miniatures and sets using hand tools and equipment such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers and welding apparatus

    5.      Rig and control moving or functioning elements of sets that depict action

These would not be regular jobs.  You would be called on an as needed basis.  The pay ranges from $19 - $29/hour

If you have already been interviewed as a propmaker you will be contacted directly by someone at IASTE and you do not need to respond to this email

If you are interested in working in the film industry as a propmaker, please send an email to Patti Finkel at:  pfinkel@detma.org by Tuesday, May 26.   You should enclose your resume but be sure to also include information on how you qualify for this position

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

{Career Place} How to Maintain a Positive Attitude in Your Job Search



Evening Networking:  How to Maintain a Positive Attitude in Your Job Search

Date:          Tuesday, May 26

Time:         5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location:     The Career Place, Woburn

Registration: Call the Library at 781-932-5518

Cost:          $15/lifetime Membership

 

Never before has it been more important to maintain a positive mind-set as you enter the job search.  It is imperative that you keep a positive attitude, both for your own emotional well-being as well as for the impression you give to potential employers.  Join guest speaker, Sarah Ting, as her presentation is designed to empower individuals to develop and maintain a positive mind-set and attitude while pursuing the right employment opportunity.  Topics to be covered:

 

·         What is the right mind set?

·         What routine gets you started in the right mind set?

·         How do you maintain a positive attitude?

 

 

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{Career Place} Customer Service Rep (Portuguese Speaking) - Woburn



Below is a description of the job.  The preferred manner for responses is for interested candidates to email us their resume at cat.drislane@coworxstaffing.com. 

CoWorx Staffing Services is currently seeking an experienced, bilingual (English/Portuguese) Customer Service Representative for our client (a fast growing wholesale distribution company) in Woburn, MA.  This is a temp to perm position, full time 9am-5:30pm or 9:30am-6:00pm Mon-Fri, paying $13.00hour.

Responsibilities include:

    • Dealing directly with customers by phone to process orders and handle customer issues or special requests
    • Ability to multitask and thrive in a very fast paced environment
    • Helping customers with product buying decisions
    • Calling customers directly to promote our products and specials
    • Other projects as needed  
 Requirements:
    • High School diploma or equivalent is required
    • Customer service experience - call center/phone experience preferred
    • Bilingual (English/Portuguese) - strongly preferred
    • Pleasant phone manner, strong communication skills and willingness to be challenged
    • Detail-oriented and customer-focused with the ability to thrive in a team environment, and have a strong desire to learn
    • Computer skills required.  Ability to use a calendar program (e.g. Outlook) a plus
    • Ability to independently follow up with customers about their orders

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

{Career Place} Omaha Steaks - Retail Sales Associate



Omaha Steaks in Burlington is hiring...
 
 
Job Title:
Retail Sales Associate
Job Order ID:
597860
Employer ID:
 1153510
Employer:
 Omaha Steaks
Address:
 2F Wayside Road
Burlington,  MA  01803-
ARRA (Stimulus) Funded:
No
Union Position:
No
Union Hall Primarily Filled:
Apprenticeship Position:
No
Job Type:
Full Time / Long Term (over 150 days)
Shift:
First
Per Diem Position:
No
Work Hours:
09:30 AM-07:30 PM
Hours Per Week:
40
Job Details:
The Essential Job Duties Do Include But Are Not Limited To:
Works to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction and sales objectives by selling a broad range of products to the Customer. Respects and enjoys working with all customers.
Resolves specific customer questions or complaints.
Responsible for increasing average ticket sales through upgrades and add-ons.
Stocks freezer consistent with operating procedures and directions from Store Manager. Performs physical inventory and follows all inventory procedures.
Accurately operates retail cash register system being sure to capture name and address and proper sales information for all transactions.
Performs functions of opening or closing stores to include: counting cash, nightly deposit, securing store.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of food and cooking practices. Previous retail sales experience preferred.
Keyboarding ability. Must be able to enter data quickly and efficiently.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and work with multiple customers and projects at the same time.
Accessible by public transportation:
Unknown
Minimum Pay:
$10.50 / Hour
Maximum Pay:
$10.50 / Hour
Pay Comments:
Job Listed:
05/12/09
Job Order Close Date:
06/11/2009
Benefits:
Employee Discount, Major Medical, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, 401K, Vacation Leave, Bonuses, Education Cost Reimbursement, Paid Holidays,
Benefit Comments:
  Employer Information
Contact Name:
 Human Resources
Address:
 2F Wayside Road  Burlington, MA 01803
Phone:
  
Fax:
  
Email:
 wylenew@omahasteaks.com
Special Instructions / How to Apply:
 Please mention that you located this job using Massachusetts Job Quest (MJQ).
wylenew@omahasteaks.com or apply online at www.omahasteaks.com.

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