Monday, August 31, 2009

Portland Employment Guide August 31st - September 6th

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Tips On How To Avoid Recession Burn Out, Most Lucrative College Majors, And Mature Workers

It seems like every night that the new has multiple stories on the recession or the economy. The news could either good or bad, which can very conflicting on how things really are. I know that what they say may or mat not be 100% correct all the time, but don't let it get to you. Here are some great recession tips from Spherion Blog.

1. Take in the news, but do not hang you hat on any one story. Bottom line - it's been bad, but there are positive signs that it's getting better.
2. Keep your nose to the grindstone. Don't worry about what could happen, focus on what is happening right now and do your part to stay productive at work.
3. Go a head, have a coffee break. Stressing yourself out and staying stuck to the cubicle is going to make you less productive. Take a break by going on a walk or getting a cup of coffee.
4. Avoid the office hen house. You know, the colleagues who spend a good part of lunch or break time hashing out the rumor mill about layoffs and office closings.
5. Stay positive. Easier said than done, but having a positive attitude is sometimes all it takes to have good things come your way.

With most kids either starting school or heading back there, here is a great article that will help some of those students that are on the fence what they should major in if they want it to make it worth their while. I know that these may not be for everyone but it seems like being an engineer is the way to go!

Here is another great article about how mature workers are often left behind when they need some flexibility at work or job training. They are often over looked when recruiting younger employees. Employees that are 50 and older usually prepare to work until they are into their 70' and 80's, so they need job flexibility and traing just as much if not more. So every year the AARP produces a list of the top 50 employers for workers 50 and older. Here is the most recent list. 2009's will be announced in September and as always Wiser Worker can help those mature workers find what they are looking for!

So Portland, give us some feed back and let us know what you are thinking!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Portland Employment Guide August 24th - August 30th

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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Monday, August 17, 2009

Portland Employment Guide August 17th - August 23rd

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Companies At The Job Fair And Job Fair Tips

We are exactly a week away from the 3rd job fair of the year for the Portland Employment Guide. By now most people are wondering who is going to be present, so they can plan accordingly for the job fair. Well as of right now we have nearly 20 companies signed up and ready to go! Here is the list:

August 18th Companies
August 18th Companies


After figuring out who is going to be there you might need to know some tips on how to approach the job fair. Here are 10 tips to help you stand out from the crowd:

Top 10 Job Fair Tips
Top 10 Job Fair Tips


We here at the Employment Guide are very excited about the job fair next week! We really look forward to seeing everyone there and hope that things work out for those coming. I also just wanted to say that this is my 100 post, so thank you for all of those who read this!




Monday, August 10, 2009

Portland Employment Guide August 10th - August 16th

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Portland Job Fair August 18th

The Portland Employment Guide is having another job fair on August 18th. It will be at the Downtown Hilton on 921 SW 6th Ave. It will be from 10am to 3pm, and there are already 15 companies signed up with many more expected to come. Companies such as KPAM, KOIN, Evans Glass, and Opti Staffing will be there, along with ADT, AFLAC, and Cascade Medical School. Admission is free to all job seekers, so bring lots of resumes and dress for success. For any additional information please see our flyer below:


Monday, August 3, 2009

Portland Employment Guide August 3rd - August 9th

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