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New England Job Show Joins Forces With Harbor Homes Inc.

October 1st, 2009

Chelmsford, MA – September 29, 2009 – New England Job Show announces that later this Fall, they will join forces with Harbor Homes Inc. of Nashua NH.

In support of Harbor Homes’ commitment to empower individuals towards self-sufficiency and integration into the community, the New England Job Show will conduct a recording session at the Harbor Homes headquarters in downtown Nashua. During this recording session, individuals that are working with Harbor Homes to find employment will have the opportunity to showcase their job skills in a 30 second personalized E-Pitch video. Once edited, the 30 second personalized E-Pitch video can be used as a tool during their job search.

Harbor Homes, Inc. of 45 High Street in Nashua NH has been providing quality residential and supportive services for persons (and their families) living with a variety of challenges often leading to homelessness. For nearly thirty years the agency has provided housing, as well as helping individuals in the community learn skills such as resume writing and computer training. Since 2004, Harbor Homes has been providing programs to enable honorably discharged homeless veterans to become self-sufficient and update their skills to find employment. During the past year Harbor Homes created a supportive employment program to provide more opportunities for the unemployed to find a strong work match. This collaboration with New England Job Show will provide another tool for those seeking employment in these challenging economic times. Harbor Homes is a member of the Partnership for Successful Living. For more information about Harbor Homes Inc. or the Partnership, call 603-882-3616 or visit www.harborhomes.org

or www.partnershipforsuccessfulliving.org

New England Job Show is an innovative grassroots project engaged in supporting and helping job seekers succeed in their job search. We produce and disseminate quality educational information and services to help unemployed individuals in the New England Region. Our television programs are aired bi-monthly on cable access television, Comcast’s On Demand and on our website, www.NEJS.org.

For more information about the New England Job Show, visit www.NEJS.org.

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NEJS Host Tells Job Seekers To “Make Use Of Your Time Now”

September 26th, 2009

IMG_0833“Throw yourself out there, do something that your always wanted to do …use your time now.”

That was the advice that NEJS host Ajita Perera, shared with a group of job seekers during a recent presentation entitled:  “Making Yourself Visible in a Networked World. “   She was the keynote speaker at the Acton Networkers weekly meeting.

“Getting involved looks good on your resume, shows breath of character, gives you the opportunity to share your skills and expertise plus you enjoy a sense of community spirit,”  Ajita said.  “When you volunteer, you do get something back; but it is more of the giving than getting.”

Ajita’s  list of lessons learned during her year-long job search:

  • — Don’t stagnate in your work environment – attend (free) seminars, workshops, webinars
  • —  Check your company’s policy on training & development activities – make use of them
  • —  Embrace the new, keep learning, stay sharp
  • —  Learn how to “sell” yourself – update resume  regularly, have an elevator pitch
  • —  Step outside your comfort zone, revisit old interests  and talents
  • —  Find at least one non work related activity you enjoy – find your “Inner Flow”
  • —  Realize importance of networking, everyone you meet is a potential contact
  • —  Build and maintain your networks of contacts even if you are employed
  • —  Volunteer work is rewarding and can open doors
  • —  Whether employed or not keep expanding your social networks
  • —  Believe that you can create your ideal job opportunity!
  • —  Unemployment is not the worst thing that can happen – it can be a blessing in disguise

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Helpful Web Tool Tells You What Your Resume Is Saying

September 23rd, 2009
Resume Cloud

Resume Cloud

Here is a free helpful job hunting tool that you can find on the web site Better Jobs Faster It helps tell you what your resume is saying.

According to the site:  “Recruiters do not read resumes, they scan them. It’s been said that a recruiter spends less than 30 seconds looking at each resume before they reach a conclusion. Recruiters are also actively looking for reasons to reject your resume. Resumes are not, however, written for scanning. They are written to convey a complex summary of what value you offer.  Here’s a way cool thing you can do right now to see what your resume is saying:  Create a Resume Word Cloud. ”

For more information:  Resume Cloud

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House Votes To Extend Jobless Benefits

September 22nd, 2009

According to the Associated Press jobless workers in imminent danger of losing their unemployment benefits would get a 13-week reprieve under legislation approved by the House on Tuesday.

The House bill, which applies to 27 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico with unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher, would add to the already-record levels of benefits that have been available to the jobless as the country struggles to recover from its prolonged economic malaise.

Read More:  Jobless Benefits

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Greater Nashua YMCA Offering Free Membership

September 14th, 2009

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The Greater Nashua, New Hampshire YMCA is currently offering  free fall memberships to individuals who are unemployed.   Membership in such an organization is one way to help reduce stress and it might even present itself as a networking opportunity.  The Nashua  YMCA is located at 17 Prospect Street and you can reach them by calling 603-882-2011 or by visting their web site by clicking here.

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See The New England Job Show On Comcast On Demand

September 7th, 2009

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You can view The New England Job Show on Comcast On Demand thoughout New England.

Simply go to Get Local then New England Shows and then New England Job Show

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NEJS Offering Epitch Recordings At Network For Work

September 7th, 2009

The New England Job Show and Network For Work are teaming up on an elevator pitch project for the Network For Work members.

On September 24th, 8-10 people will be able to record their elevator pitch directly after the regular meeting at the Courtyard Marriott in Nashua, NH. The member will meet with a New England Job Show coach at the NFW meeting the week prior to help the participants write their speeches. The elevator pitches will be displayed on the NEJS web pages and placed on YouTube so that members can put the recording on their Linkedin page, web page, resume and other places.

For more information about Network For Work, visit their web site at: http://www.networkforwork.com

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