Social Media Can Doom Your Job Search

An excellent article today on MSN highlights how today's recruiters are using social media such as FaceBook to weed out potential employees.  If you are job searching and use social media in any form - I highly recommend you read this article...even if you already think you know it all.

http://redtape.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/29/8044153-when-it-comes-to-online-reputation-lifes-not-fair-and-companies-arent-either?GT1=43007

Opening at Lancaster City YMCA

Part-time Development Assistant 
Experienced non-profit administrative assistant needed to work 25 hours a week. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the Director of Development in general administrative duties to support the overall fundraising success of the Y. Requirements: High school diploma or GED, 3 or more years administrative assistance experience, and experience working with a non-profit organization. Interested? Contact Danielle Iovino at diovino@lancasterymca.org.

Reminder!! CareerLink Annual Job Fair is NEXT WEEK!

If you are job searching, you should be at this event - period. 

As most of you know...getting "face time" with employers in today's electronic world is extremely difficult.  This event gives you the opportunity to meet employers face-to-face.

Dress "spiffy-neato", takes your resumes and your portfolio and get out there and network!!

WHAT:       CareerLink Fall Job Fair
WHEN:       Wednesday, October 5  from 8:30 am to 4 pm 
                   (I recommend you go before Noon)
WHERE:     PA CareerLink Office
                    Liberty Place
                    313 W Liberty Street, Lancaster

For my students who are on internship - ask your internship supervisor if you can have some time to attend this.  I am certain they will be happy to approve the request.

CONGRATULATIONS ELAINE AUMENT!

I spoke to a very excited Elain this morning, who informed me she will be starting a job on Monday the 3rd as a Coder for an Oral Surgeon.

Way to go Elaine!  We all wish you the best!

CAREERLINK HOT JOBS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26

Some opportunities worth checking out:

Senior Administrative Assistant - JO# 819289

Senior Administrative Assistant - JO# 819392

Payment Processing Associate - JO# 819482

Accounting Clerk - JO# 819562

Logistics Coordinator - JO# 819577 - Tarup...I think you should apply to this!

Payment Processing Associate - JO# 819646

Bilingual Retail Banker - JO# 819711 Nyree you should check into this!!

Client Serv Video Engineer - PENNDOT - 4 yr degree IS NOT REQUIRED!  JO# 819792.  This one is for you Mark!!

Apply using the JO# (job order number) at the CareerLink website https://www.cwds.state.pa.us/cwdsonline/Admin/ViewHomePage/PublicHomePage.aspx?UidoBm1gCleJSOE8aspEA4CJUTaavIlhTm12iJFoYiK9e2FVKXpYh_0YVrq3zyZdvrk9Vr2T2o2KpyIWU6joh2JsnyfMmn87AgHBTX0B2jM-D0ufNWDkP_5RuBAdJGa4aFt6Ck4JOqRs2s5yj0C8jHsvs9TFf6N4

HIGHMARK CAREER FAIR!!!

An announcement is posted on LancasterOnline today about a career fair at Highmark.  This is an EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY for business and medical grads to get their foot in the door at one of Pennsylvanias PREMIER employers. 

We set the mark for service high. Ready to meet it? Highmark, Inc., one of the largest Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in the nation, is looking for people who want to help our members live life to the fullest. We’re seeking service-focused individuals to join us as Customer Service Representatives. You’ll direct and assist our members on their journey to health, providing prompt, accurate and courteous replies to written and telephone inquiries. Ready to learn more? Join us at our: Highmark Career Fair Wednesday, September 28, 4pm to 8pm Thursday, September 29, 10am to 3pm Park Inn by Radisson 5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Our hiring managers will be on hand to tell you more about Highmark and interview you, so bring your resume.  Highmark will provide complete training on our products and procedures

Space is limited, so please pre-register by applying online at www.highmark.com. Select “Careers” and select job ID: 62419

additional details:  http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41790620/41

Lancaster Online Postings 9/26/11

Happy Monday Everyone!!

Below are some leads for today from LancasterOnline.com

Emergency Dispatcher - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41728995/14

Full Time and Part Time MA's - Etown Area - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41726866/23

Bookkeeper experienced with QuickBooks - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41785158/27

Dialysis Patient Care Technician - certification required within 18 months of hire - Good Samaritan Hospital - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41790631/1?contextType=spotlight

Recruiter - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41792055/61  Possible great opportunity for BAM students (I got my career started in this line of work!!)

Clerk - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41792098/72

Part Time Receptionist - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41792099/74

Data Entry Clerk - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41792097/79

IT Systems Manager - NO BACHELORS DEGREE REQUIRED - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41792119/80

Multiple Openings - Woodstream Corporation - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41792120/85

Technology Support Specialist - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41792105/86

Some Leads for Today from Lancaster Online

FT Receptionist - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41156499/3

PT Administrative Assistant - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41325392/6

Seasonal Tax Preparer - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41478703/9

Medical Secretary - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41598602/22

Accounts Receivable - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41598627/25

Property Manager - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41598641/32

Cashier ***NOTE*** This is NOT a retail cashier - this is an accounting type position with Millersville University in the area of student services - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41598618/39

Scheduling Clerk - Heart of Lancaster - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41597236/60

Customer Service - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41597268/72  A recent CSB grad was recently hired here!!

Scanning Tech - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41598635/85   MARK ROTH - this one is for you!!!!!

NO ONE WILL GET A JOB FOR YOU

I recently read the article "No One Will Get a Job for You," which I found on careerigniter.msn.com.   Though I recommend that you take a moment to read the article, the gist of it is this:  You need to be the one to "take the bull by the horns" and wrestle it to the ground.  Those who are finding success in their job searches are sometimes individuals who approach things differently.  Maybe that means breaking outside your comfort zone--being willing to commute to a job, being more aggressive in interviews and on cover letters, being more confident--and thinking outside the box.  One of the great lines from the article is this one:  "Many employers want someone who is proactive and not passive. People who are proactive in their job searches generate more activity than people who wait for interviews to come their way. If you were a hiring manager, wouldn't you want to hire someone who is willing to present solutions, not someone who waits for you to solve his or her problems?"  What can you do differently to position yourself better for a job?  What can you do to finally earn the job you deserve?

AND ANOTHER CSB GRADS GETS A JOB!

Congratulations Willetta Pitt!

After weeks of torture waiting to hear back from a prospective employer - today Willetta finally got the news she was waiting for!  She landed a sweet job as a Legal Assistant at a large firm in Lancaster!

Willetta is the 5th student in just the past 2 weeks to gain employment - evidence that JOBS ARE OUT THERE FOLKS!  But to land one, you have to aggressively pursue it!

Good Luck Willetta!  We are proud of you!!

Business Clothing For A Bargain!

IN NEED OF PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE??

This Saturday (September 24) from 8 - 10:30 AM

stop by the LUMINA Professional Clothing Bank!!

Location:  Ottervein United Methodist Church - 10 W Farnum Street, Lancaster

What:  Professional ladies clothing clearance sale

For additional information call 394-8412 or visit http://www.luminaoutreach.org/.

                                               

What is your greatest weakness??

Just about every one of us who has interviewed for a professional job has encountered this question, and most of us cringe when it is asked.  And for good reason...certainly, we don't want to reveal a problematic characteristic on a job interview - right??

Tackling this question effectively requires a strong sense of self, a dose of honesty, a sprinkle of positive mixed in, and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.  BEWARE though - it is NOT GOOD ENOUGH to simply take that weakness and put a positive spin on it.  Such responses are often viewed as cliche and dishonest by many employers.

Attached is a link to a GREAT article offering 2 techniques to conquering this question, along with some solid examples of responses.  It is worth taking a look at if you are actively interviewing!

http://careertipster.com/careerdev/2-methods-that-will-help-you-answer-the-weakness-question/

CareerLink Hot Jobs - Week of September 19th

Administrative Assistant - MINIMUM SALARY $11.00/hr - JO# 816709

Stockroom Clerk - JO# 817686

As always, you must apply via the CareerLink website.

Yet another graduate lands a job!

The past 2 weeks have been busy ones for CSB grads with 4 people landing new jobs!!

Congrats goes out to:

Kristen Evans - for landing a great job as an Administrative Assistant

                                       -----------AND------------

Susan Campbell - for landing a fulltime job as a front/back office assistant with a medical practice.

GOOD JOB LADIES!!!

ATTENTION BAM STUDENTS!

Promotional opportunites into Management.

Lancaster CareerLink just posted career opportunities for sales associates.  This could be a great foot in the door with potential growth.  Salary + commission (30 to 45 k per year potential).  This is the job description provided by CareerLink:

Full-time openings for retail environment.

Business hours are Monday through Sunday. Must be able to work every weekend and have days off during the week. Must be able to work overtime hours, open and close.

Hours of operation range from 10 AM to 9 PM and Sundays 1PM to 6 PM

The sales associate is responsible for customer service and order taking on the phone and in person. All employees must be able be a key holder for opening and closing and be trustworthy.

Lifting of heavy product required. Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50-75lbs repetitively.  

Sales associates must have excellent phone skills to also complete the sale via phone.

All sales associates must be well groomed, neat and clean. Personality must be assertive, and motivated. Sales background preferred.

There is room for advancement to become a selling manager of the store for the right candidates.

 Starting Base pay:      $10.00/ hr. plus commission.

 Sales person can make between 30,000 to 45,000 a year.

If you are an assertive go-getter, you should be looking into this!

Apply via the CareerLink website.  Job Order # 818977

Make Your Application Stand Out!

A great article online this morning reinforces those seemingly simple things that can make or break you when applying for a job. 

Check it out!

http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2718-Job-Search-What-hiring-managers-really-want-to-see/?SiteId=cbmsnhp42718&sc_extcmp=JS_2718_home1&gt1=23000

ANOTHER CSB SUCCESS STORY!

Congratulations Brenda Otero!!

Brenda started a new job on Monday as a Medical Receptionist for a very well known practice!

Best wishes!  We know you will do well!

**FREE** Tax Preparation Courses!!

If you are interested in learning about income tax preparation and perhaps some PT work over the tax prep season, Liberty Tax Servies will be offering free classes at the Lancaster CareerLink on Tuesdays and Thursdays.


Apply via the CareerLink website to Job Posting Number 810458 and email your resume..

ATTENTION BILLING AND CODING STUDENTS!!

The following is from CareerLinks "Hot Jobs" for the week of September 12.

ICD09 Coding Project Coordinator - JO # 815073.  MINIMUM SALARY $30.00 per HOUR!!

As always, you must apply via the CareerLink Website and reference the job order number.

Mark Your Calendars!!

Fall Job Fair

Wednesday, October 5, 2011   

8:30am to 4:00pm

                                                  1016 North Charlotte Street, Lancaster

A job fair is a tremendous opportunity to actually get FACE TIME with a prospective employer.  If you are job hunting...this event should be a MUST on your list!

MONDAY POSTINGS FROM LANCASTER ONLINE

Check out these BRAND NEW postings at Lancaster Online!!

Customer Support Representative - MRI Group - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41416751/14

Reservations/Box Office Assistants - American Music Theatre - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41416756/15

Adoption Program Administrative Assistant - Bethany Christian Services - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41416754/16

Receptionist - Manheim Township School District - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41416770/17

Patient Access Clerk - Heart of Lancaster - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41417367/37

More Career Opportunities at Lancaster-Toyota Mazda!!

ATTENTION BAM GRADS!!

Check out this opportunity!  http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/40926949/4

A couple other new postings at Lancaster Online:

CAM and BAM grads:

A/R Administrator - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41250806/45

BAM, COM, OA, Grads:

P/T Admin Assistant - Lititz area - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41325392/54

INCREDIBLE JOB SEARCH TOOL!!

We all know that in any job market, networking is a crucial tool in the overall job search plan.  Networking is especially important in a job market where applicants are in abundance - an obstacle anyone searching for a job right now is facing.

Students and graduates will often tell me "I've run out of places to call" or "I cant think of any more companies where I can drop off my resume".

PROBLEM SOLVED!!! 

Today I came across an incredible new online tool that is FREE and anyone can use to search employers by zip code, business type, and other characteristics.

Go to http://www.servicelocator.org/.  From there, click on "Job Search".  In the next window, under the "Plan" heading, click on "Find Potential Employers".  In the second paragraph, click on the "Employer locator" hyperlink. 

From here you can search by occupation, location, industry, or keyword. 

If you are simply looking for companies for cold calls or hand delivery of resumes, I suggest the "industry" option.

Just to give you an idea of how incredibly powerful this online database is...I did a by industry using the "Health Care and Social Assistance" option.  Selected the state of PA, and then selected the "Ambulatory Health Care Services" sub-sector.  Next I chose Lancaster as the city and was able to gain access to a database compiling of 157 health care practicioners, 225 physicians offices, 97 dentists, AND MORE!!!

With a tool like this at your disposal, you simply could'nt run out of places to send an introductory cover letter, to make a cold call to, or to stop in and drop off a hand delivered resume (looking all spiffy neat-o, of course)!

This market takes PERSISTANCE and a willingness to put in the extra elbow grease and think outside the box.

I STRONGLY encourage all of you to check this site out ASAP. 

Hey, what else could you possible have to do on a rainy day??

An Abundance of...WATER!

Just an FYI folks...the Lancaster campus has closed effective 9:00 am this morning due to road closures in the area.

Stay dry and stay safe!

Part Time Administrative Assistant

Hummelstown area

88 unit apartment complex looking for pt administrative asssitant for 20-25 hours per week in the afternoons.  Provide phone coverage and other clerical/administrative support.

Intereted??  Contact Derena ASAP at 394-6211 or dcedeno@csb.edu

OPENINGS FROM LANCASTERONLINE.COM - TUESDAY 9/6

Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend!  Time to gear up for a new season and a new job!!  Below are some interesting openings posted at lancasteronline.com:

Administrative Assistant - Ephrata area - Enclos Corp - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/40594306/2?contextType=spotlight

Front Desk Clerk - Weekends - Main Stay/Sleep Inn Suites - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/40529337/1

Marketing Manager - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/40740286/10

Staff Accountant - East Petersburg area - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41156502/42

Medical Assistant - Lancaster County Podiatry - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41195950/47

Front Office Coordinator - Sudbrink Oral Surgery - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41241083/55

PT Administrative Assistant - Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41249631/95

Medical Assistant - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41250801/96

Management Trainee - Kol Inc - http://c.lancjobs.com/jobs/detail/41250825/108

Its PARTY TIME for Cristina Madera who found out today she landed a job as a front desk assistant starting Tuesday 9/6. 

CONGRATULATIONS CRISTINA!!!!  The staff and faculty of CSB are very proud of you and wish you much success!!

The jobs are out there folks...dont give up!!