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THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM A Special Supplement to WEDNESDAY EDITION • MARCH 2, 2018 • SECTION C Siuslaw News Careers & Employment Florenoe Community Job Fair ‘You can’t grow without people and resources’ Th ursday, March 8 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Th ree Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126 Chantelle Meyer Siuslaw News F or the third time, Th ree Rivers Ca- sino Resort is opening the doors to its event center, 5647 Highway 126 in Florence, for the free Florence Com- munity Job Fair. Th is year’s fair is on Th ursday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event organizer Pam Hickson, re- cruitment specialist for Th ree Rivers Casino Resort and the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI), said the event is going to be the biggest yet. “Th is year I am pleased to announce that we will have 44 registered vendors participating from all areas of work force in the community, and some- thing of interest for job seekers of all ages,” she said. Organizers estimate that 300 people will attend the fair to interact with rep- resentatives from the 44 local and re- gional employers, many of which are seeking to fi ll empty positions. “We will be advertising and actively pursuing attendees to come from the valley and up and down the coast,” Hickson said. Th e casino’s event center will feature booths for the vendors and a bank of computers available for completing online applications, as well as a table where applicants can complete paper ap- plications. “It’s a ‘one stop shopping’ event that is free and open to the public — a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with lo- cals who are current- ly hiring and actively recruiting for the upcoming season,” Hickson said. Th e networking opportunity will off er opportunities and resources to both applicants and employers. “We’ve had a bigger response from up and down the coast,” Hickson said. “Last year, we had 34 businesses — up from 28 the fi rst year — and some peo- ple from Yachats. Th is year we have a few more employers from Yachats and representatives from Coos Bay and North Bend. Th is is the main coastal fair was a way to do that and fi ll a need in the community.” Part of the reason Th ree Rivers started the job fair was to get every- one in the same room — people who were looking for jobs, a new direction, internships or volun- The 2017 Community Job Fair allowed people teer opportunities could to interact with pro- meet with businesses spective employers. who had job openings, education information S IUSLAW N EWS FILE PHOTO or other options. job fair, so we’re glad to get this repre- “Local businesses and applicants sentation.” both know the challenges when apply- Hickson said the tribe has always ing for jobs and locating resources as had a good presence along the coast; well. Th e Community Job Fair brings CTCLUSI’s headquarters are in Coos all those parties and resources together Bay, and Th ree Rivers opened its sec- to form a network in our local com- ond location there in 2015. munity,” Hickson said. “People recog- “We are hiring as well, and even nize that you have to cover all bases though the tribe employs more than in this job market. With lower unem- 100 people, we still need to recruit up ployment it may be harder to fi ll posi- and down the coast,” she said. “Th e job tions. You have to actually try to have a • Avon By Kym • Bicoastal Media • Bi-Mart Corporation • City of Florence • CTCLUSI • Elderberry Square • First Community Credit Union • Fred Meyer • Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast/Ona Restaurant & Lounge • IITR Truck School • Job Corps • Juice Plus • Lane Community College Florence Center • Lane County Government • May Trucking Company • New Horizons In Home Care • NW Youth Corps • Oregon Army National Guard • Oregon Coast Community Action • Oregon Coast Culinary Institute • Oregon Department of Transportation • Oregon Home Care Com- mission • Oregon Pacifi c Bank • Oregon Youth Authority • Peace Heath Peace Harbor Medical Center • Pink Zebra • Rosincloud, Inc. • Safeway • Sand Dunes Frontier • Shangri-La • Shorewood Senior Living • Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue • Siuslaw National Forest • Siuslaw News • Siuslaw Public Library District • Siuslaw School District • Southwestern Oregon Community College • Spruce Point Assisted Living & Memory Care • Top Hydraulics • U.S. Active Army Recruiting • U.S. Coast Guard • Vacasa • Western Lane Ambulance • Worksource Lane (Employment Department) physical presence so people see you as an option.” Physically meeting with applicants allows the chance for employers to in- teract one-on-one with people as they accept résumés. Th is means that serious applicants should bring several printed copies of their résumés and dress appropriately in professional attire. Th ey should also treat the entire fair as an interview and “put their best foot forward,” Hickson said. Hickson added that the fair allows employers to interact with each other. “It all promotes economic develop- ment and stimulation in our commu- nity,” she said. “Diff erent jobs represent a little bit of everything our communi- ty needs. From trade to hospitality and IT to marketing, pooling our resources stimulates the economic side. You can’t grow without people and resources.” More diversity represented by the employers at the Community Job Fair should appeal to people looking for everything from home businesses, such as Avon and Juice Plus, to several branches of the military and employ- ment departments. In addition, jobs in healthcare, service industries, school districts, offi ces, youth opportunities and more will be available. Job seekers of all ages and stages of life are welcome at the fair. How to make a successful career change Improve your résumé often Did You Know? Individuals change jobs for many reasons, including greater profes- sional satisfaction, money or a change of location. Th e fi nancial ex- perts at Th e Balance say that people change jobs more frequently than many people may think, noting today’s average worker changes jobs 12 times during his or her career. It is not uncommon for workers to change careers several times in a lifetime. Th e notion that the job a person starts out in directly aft er graduation is the one that he or she will have for the rest of his or her life — or at the very least, several years — is no longer the norm. Many younger workers migrate between jobs for greater compensa- tion and fulfi llment. Older workers, too, are faced with career stagna- tion. A survey from the Univer- sity of Phoenix School of Business found 59 percent of working adults say they’re interested in taking the leap of a mid-life career change. Once the idea for a career change has been planted in a person’s mind, he or she may be anxious to jump right in. However, career coaches and other experts say that it is better to take the transition slowly and confi rm that changing careers is truly the path to take. Finding the right time for the transition is equally important. Th ese steps can help professionals as they decide if the time is right to change careers. • Research the job market. Look into the industries for the fi eld you are considering. Is it the right time for success in this fi eld? Industries tend to ebb and fl ow. Do not leave a job only to fi nd the next career has few, if any, openings. 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Th is is achieved by going to informational interviews, attend- ing trade association meetings and reviewing trade publications. Target people who work at the companies where you see yourself, so you can get the inside track about job open- ings. • Get new skills. Learn which skills you have that are transferrable to a new career and which ones you may need to acquire. Take a course or two or sign up for training semi- nars. Don’t immediately assume you need to return to school before investigating other, less costly avenues. Changing jobs and careers takes eff ort, but the results can be worth it in the long run. Nursing is one of the fastest-growing and longest-running occupations in the United States and Canada. Th e New England Hospital for Women and Children, established in 1862, was the fi rst nursing school in the United States. Th e fi rst formal nursing training program in Canada was established in 1874 at the General and Marine Hospital in St. Catharines, Ontario. Th e American Nurses Association was started in 1898. Th e Canadian Nurses’ Association, formerly the Canadian National Association of Trained Nurses, was developed in 1907. Th ese associations are national professional associa- tions representing the hundreds of thousands of nurses across the country and are instru- mental in legislative policy and the infl uences of health care on nursing professionals today. — Career-related stories and photos courtesy Metro Creative Connection — In many ways, landing a new job is more chal- lenging than ever thanks to the technology-driven society in which people live. Information is shared faster than ever, and applying for jobs isn’t the same as it was not long ago. One thing that has evolved is the résumé. Al- though creating a powerful résumé has always been a challenge, writing — or modifying one — for to- day’s digital world requires some insider tips. Adapting a résumé as one ages and gains experi- ence can be advantageous. A well-craft ed résumé is one way for professionals to demonstrate how their skill set is current and adaptable to today’s business climate. Th e following tips can help improve a ré- sumé when the time comes to move on to a new job. 1. Focus on your accomplishments Rather than focusing on job responsibilities at each job you held, gear the résumé around what you achieved in each position. Th is will help identify how you performed in the position, instead of just a general retelling of what you did. It can be chal- lenging to achieve this for jobs that don’t naturally lend themselves to numerically quantitative results (i.e., increased department sales by 15 percent), but it’s still possible to use a résumé to illustrate your achievements. If you have quantitative proof of how you accom- plished something, certainly add it. Th is can in- clude measures of profi t growth, reduction of debt or increase in customer base. 2. Aim for the future Rather than emphasize what you did, highlight what you plan to do. Th is means giving greater weight to the expertise that will translate into your new position. Chances are you can fi nd skills that you honed in one or more jobs that translate into credentials that can be used on another. All of the skills mentioned should be relevant to your career objective and not just added to pad the résumé. Th erefore, unless your brief stint waiting tables exemplifi es how you developed customer service skills, eliminate it. 3. Choose the right keywords It’s important to optimize a résumé for digital scanning, which has become a major component of the employment sector. Th is includes using the correct keywords and phrasing so that your résumé will get “fl agged.” Take your cue from the job adver- tisements themselves and mimic the verbiage used. Replace the lingo accordingly, tailoring it to each job you apply for. Also, consult the “about us” area of a prospective employer’s website. Th is area may off er clues about buzz words for the industry. 4. Set yourself apart Engage in activities that can improve your mar- ketability. Be sure to list training, coursework, de- gree or volunteer eff orts that pertain directly to the skills needed for the job to which you’re applying. Th ese additions can tip the scales in your favor over another applicant. Résumés continue to evolve, and it is crucial for applicants — especially established workers — to familiarize themselves with the changes and market themselves accordingly.
