Summer jobs continued from page 1 Mulligan advises those who come in looking for work to attend one of the employment office’s workshops on how to get a job or create a resume. Resume writing, in particular, is an important skill in obtaining a job, she added. "If you turn a resume in and it doesn't get an employer’s atten tion,’’ she said, “you’re not going to get an interview.” “Ifyou turn a resume in and it doesn’t get an employer’s attention, you’re not going to get an interview.” Gloria Mulligan job placement supervisor, Oregon Employment Dept. While it’s probably not what most students in the midst of employment woes want to hear right now, their troubles probably could have been avoided if they had made job hunting a priority earlier, said Joyce May, who manages the University Career Cen ter’s online job database. As early as January, May said, she began posting summer job openings online. And at one time, there were about 2,700 positions open. Based on feedback she has received from em ployers, however, she said few stu dents responded to those postings. “We have resources available,” she said. “But I don’t think they were being utilized. ” Students who are still looking do have options, she added. Right now, she said, the jobs posted on the Ca reer Center Web site include open ings for firefighters and members of the Northwest Youth Corps, as well as various retail, food service and temporary positions. “There’s still jobs available,” she said. News briefs Railroad announcing spray dates, locations The Union Pacific Railroad will inspect and spray weeds along track crossings through Eugene between Eighth Avenue and Prairie Road, on the Brooklyn Subline and between Garfield and Danebo Streets. Union Pacific has recently begun announcing spray dates at the re quest of the city and area residents. For more information, contact Michelle Mortensen of the Plan ning and Development Department at 682-5009 or visit www.ci.eu gene.or.us and click on the “What’s New” link. Thief trades loot for reward Police say a man is stealing from Eugene residents, returning the stolen property and asking for a re ward, without mentioning that he originally swiped the goods. The Eugene Police Department won’t release a description of the man while the investigation is on going. Anybody with information can call police at 682-5376 or at 682-8844. THE BIRKENSTOCK STORE Mon - Sat 10-6 p.m., Sun 11-5 p.m. 181 E. Broadway Downtown Eugene 342-6107 y/eVy/e*/ fu*. y/e«-f zxf>efi:p\ce. Don't miss out. Work for your college paper. For more information on how to freelance for the Oregon Daily Emerald call 346-5511. go farther. To start where stop. It's why you should consider,Army ROTC. It’s a class where you’ll face unique challenges while developing skills like how to think on your feet arid be a good leader. Register today: And hold on tight. ARWY ROIC Unlike any other college coarse you can take SIGN UP FOR MIL 121! More than just a class! Call 346-ROTC, or army@oregon.uoregon.edu to 1 ^ j. B 1QP Cmu ■ mm IQr Ur you to jump <&®IEAWR<§i©©®$ 515 HICH ST Eugene 541-485-4224 Your Choices can Make a World of Difference support fair trade today > You're missing PLENTY if you don't BUY HERE NATURAL FIBER CLOTH INC ETHNIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IMPORTED GIFTS Saturday, Aug 11, 7:00 pm - Cuthbert Amphitheater Oregon Festival of American Music 2001 - Concert #7 Obo Addy & Okropong - Cephas & Wiggins The Dick Hyman Jazz Band & Swing Orchestra Tickets: 682-5000 Info: 687-6526 - www.ofam.org fCT SAFEWAY vyj FOOD & DRUG Bank of America. Is business slow? iCMOMDC lOt Plasma donations earn around$ 175 every month. / $20 on 1 st donation / $30 on 2nd donation / $50 for the first week / $5 extra for first-time donors if you bring in this ad! Seramed Biocenter • Eugene 1 Block east of 8th and Garfield 1901 West 8th Ave., Eugene 683-9430 also at 225 B Main St. in Springfield