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2 C SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 Employment — the next step after graduation Recent high school and college graduates can follow these steps toward bright, productive futures Graduation is an exciting time in the lives of students. After years in the classroom preparing for life after school, graduation marks a time when students are finally ready to enter the “real world” and land their first professional job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) advises that earning a college degree can greatly improve a per- son’s chance of landing a job. The more education a person receives, the lower his or her prospects of being unemployed become. The BLS said that, as of 2014, individuals with a bachelor’s degree could earn on average $1,101 per week, compared to $668 for persons with high school diplomas. Those with bach- elor’s degrees had a 3.5 per- cent unemployment rate compared to 6 percent for COURTESY PHOTO those with only high school Today’s graduates face an entirely new work force. From applying online to networking via social media, diplomas. grads need to be tech-savvy and focused on their goals. The National Center for Education Statistics esti- Focus on a career path. Don’t rely entirely on mates that roughly two mil- more new college graduates off and have a lax approach lion students earn bache- in 2015 than in 2014. The to job hunting after all of Prospective employers pre- the Internet. Oftentimes, lor’s degrees each year. growth of businesses and the hard work they put into fer that applicants have landing a good job requires Many others will go on to the rising rate of retiring their education. But recent some certainty regarding reaching out to people in earn master’s or doctorates Baby Boomers has spurred grads can get a head start on the types of jobs they are person. their competition by begin- looking for. Take a career In a MonsterCollege sur- before entering the work- employment prospects. Landing a job post-gradu- ning their searches immedi- assessment test or work vey, 78 percent of job-seek- force. As the economy contin- ation requires diligence on ately after earning their with a career counselor to ers said networking was a ues to improve, job the part of new grads, and degrees. Create a list of a narrow down the fields and factor in their job searches. the following are a handful few target companies you positions that speak to you. Standing out from the prospects follow suit. According to a job out- of ways to make those pur- have your eye on, and then Avoid the “I’m willing to do crowd may involve physi- tap into your network to or learn anything” approach cally standing out. Attend look from the National suits more successful. Hit the ground running. find a contact at each com- to job applications. conferences or speeches Association of Colleges and Employers, employers had It’s tempting for recent pany and reach out to that Employers may see that as from people who work at desperation. the companies you’re inves- plans to hire 8.3 percent grads to take the summer contact directly. tigating. Don’t be afraid to shake some hands and introduce yourself to others. Think about what you can offer to prospective employers. Narrow down your specific skills and cus- tomize your resumés or cover letters to the specific talents you can offer each potential employer. Use examples that illustrate these skills from past school courses, volunteerism or part-time jobs. Your “quirks,” like being the most punctual person in your group of friends, may turn out to be the skill an employer admires the most. Consider developing a career portfolio that high- lights your past achieve- ments. Do your homework before an interview or networking opportunity. Always be prepared before an interview or when meet- ing with someone you are soliciting for job help. Research the company and know its background so you have an idea of how the company runs. Keep a list of questions at the ready. A knowledge of the company can help you stand out from other appli- cants. The process may take time, but these steps will ensure that each applicant is prepared for the current conditions of the job mar- ket. —Metro Prepare for an interview A job interview can be described as a mutual “exchange of information” because it provides the can- didate with an opportunity to both gain information about the department and position, and to discuss his/her own skills, and career goals in relation to the job. Interviewing helps man- agers determine three things before they make a hiring decision: can you do the job, are you motivated to do the job and are you a good fit in the organization. Managers want to know if you possess the necessary knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the job, if you are interested and if you will do the job with consistent effort and if your work ethic, val- ues and goals are consistent with the organization. This should demonstrate if you will be a team player and how well you will work with the team. Preparation is an impor- tant part of the interview process. The time you spend preparing prior to the inter- view will be time well spent in your job search process. The following are some tips on what you can do to pre- pare yourself before, during and after a job interview. Before the interview Review the job announcement. Learn more about the department by visiting its web page and social media sites. Review your resumé and be prepared to discuss your relevant skills. Decide who your refer- ences are. They should be a current or past supervisor, coworker, teacher/professor or associate who has knowl- edge of your work history, skills, abilities, accomplish- ments, initiative, education and integrity. Get permis- sion to use their name in advance and collect their current contact information (including email address). Be prepared. Bring extra copies of your resumé and a notebook to take notes. Make sure you bring every- thing they suggest, such as samples of your work or let- ters of reference. Dress for Success. Appearance should reflect maturity and self-confi- dence. Be neat, clean and dress in good taste. Find out where the inter- view will be, obtain clear directions and confirm the time. See INTERVIEW 4C Mail resume and cover letter: Florence Habitat for Humanity Attn: Program and Development Director P.O. Box 3302, Florence, Oregon 97439 Tel/Fax: (541) 902-9227 Email: ken.l orencehabitat@gmail.com www.l orencehabitat.org Job Title: Full Time Construction Site Supervisor. We will consider 2 part- time Construction Supervisors to share job responsibilities. Job Description: h e construction/repair Site Supervisor(s) will be responsible for coordinating our affi liate’s house building and home repair projects. Reporting to the Program and Development Director, the Construction/ Repair Site Supervisor(s) will work closely with the Building Committee and the Neighborhood Revitalization and Home Repair Project Manager to monitor costs, secure building permits, call for inspections, order subcontract work and move each project to completion in a timely, cost-ef ective manner. h e Construction/Repair Site Supervisor(s) will provide on-site supervision for the work crews, maintain records of active volunteers & hours worked, and ensure the implementation of proper safety practices and provide training as needed. Direct Responsibilities: * Serve as responsible managing individual for CCB license. * Oversee and manage the entire building process, which includes, but is not limited to: site evaluation and design, planning and permit acquisition, construction bill of materials and budget, schedule creation, construction lay out for work crews, obtain materials procurement and subcontractors, secure bids for Review Committees. * Supervise on site construction/repair crews and volunteer crew leaders. * Provide training for construction crew leaders and other volunteers as needed. * Attend site and all committee meetings to report on construction/ repair projects. * Present information to community organizations to recruit construction sponsors and volunteers. * Attend all required meetings. * Ef ectively communicate orally and in writing to perform job duties. * Other duties and shared responsibilities as assigned. Professional Requirements: * Minimum of 3-years’ experience in construction supervision, which includes all aspects of building construction, ordering materials, bid solicitation, work site layout and work crew supervision. * Oregon Construction Contractor’s Board (CCB) registration, or qualify as a Renovation Maintenance Improvement (RMI) within 2 months of hire (meeting Oregon CCB requirements for RMI). E.O.E. Building Homes, Community & Hope! HELP WANTED Sales Representative - Are you outgoing? Do you enjoy working with people? The Siuslaw News is look- ing for a part/full-time sales representative. The candidate will have a variety of media products to sell with an estab- lished customer base. In addi- tion, building an additional client base will be necessary to grow market share. If you have sales or customer serv- ice experience, can multi-task, and meet a variety of dead- lines this position is for you! EOE. Applications should be emailed to: jbartlett@ thesiuslawnews.com with Sales Position in the subject line or sent to: Siuslaw News C/O Sales Position P. O. Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 Siuslaw News 148 Maple St. • Florence, OR 97439 www.thesuslawnews.ocm • 541-997-3441 www.TheSiuslawNews.com