Greater Milwaukee Jobs
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Thursday, October 8, 2015 ★ GREATERmilwaukeeJOBS Y O U R N E X T J O B I S H E R E : • M I L W A U K E E • W A U K E S H A • O Z A U K E E • W A S H I N G T O N How not to apply for a job www.GREATERmilwaukeeJOBS.com By Diane Stafford The Kansas City Star (TNS) see INTERVIEW . . . page 2 • • • This Week's Featured Ads • • • Workforce Development Center Autumn Recruitment Fair Wednesday, October 14 • 1-4 pm • WCTC Service Bldg., Pewaukee Inside – See FAIR ADVERTISERS pp. 4-7,11,12 A job hunter offered to come in for an interview because she was "needing a daytime job to fill my time." She will not be hearing back. The applicant, a young adult, may well be reliable and honest, as she wrote in her email to a business owner. But there was nothing in her attached resume to indicate she was remotely experienced in – or even interested in – the owner's particular business. Her well-meaning offer to "let me know if I can be of any use" is the kind of application that makes employers laugh or cry. At nearly every business gathering I attend, employers talk about their biggest challenge: hiring good people. This applicant, as pre- sented, doesn't hit the mark as "good people" accord- ing to most criteria. To be fair, the inept application isn't totally her fault. The job hunter represents millions of young Americans whose education and career timelines were interrupted by the past recession. Countless mil- lennials have been unable to pursue degrees and get started in targeted careers because of the economy. It's not uncommon for young adults – who at one time might have earned a degree, focused their job search and quickly landed – to still be grasping at employment straws. It's not uncommon for resumes from applicants in their mid to late 20s to list a suc- cession of short-term, low-skill, entry-level jobs. The problem is that a resume listing previous jobs as a lifeguard, classroom assistant, medical note taker, dog walker and hotel maid doesn't tell prospec- tive employers anything about the candidate's true skills and interests. And if the candidate still is pursu- ing a degree, hiring chances fade if the application is sent to a business unrelated to that field. It is undeniably tough to get one's first profession- Great part-time job; flexible hours! New Starting Wage: $13/hr No experience needed; we train you! Cedarburg, Grafton and Northern Ozaukee School Districts SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SAFE TRANSPORTATION BEGINS WITH ME! GO Riteway Offers: • Child ride-along • Weekly pay • Safety & Attendance Bonus • 401(k) Retirement Plan/Company Match • Paid Training Requirements: • At least 21 years of age • Able to qualify for CDL with S & P endorsements To apply anytime: Visit www.goriteway.com; click on "We're Hiring" Or, stop in to apply: Monday-Friday (8am-4pm) Cedarburg: 7166 Sycamore Drive; 262-375-3102 EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability APPRENTICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR Washington Co. funeral home seeks licensed Funeral Director. Arrangements, services and embalming skills required. Competitive salary. APPRENTICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR APPRENTICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR FUNERAL DIRECTOR FUNERAL DIRECTOR 246486002 Washington Co. funeral home seeks licensed Apprentice Funeral Director. Experienced preferred, but not necessary. Qualified candidates send resume to: phillipfuneralhome@msn.comm Homes for Independent Living (HIL) provides services and supports for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, brain injuries and mental illness. Responsibilities and Duties ➻ Assist in daily living activities such as personal cares, health monitoring, medication administration, medication administration, meal preparation, light housekeeping. ➻ Recreational activities and going to appointments. Qualifications ➻ High School Diploma Equivalent or at least 3 years in the field ➻ Have a valid WI Regular Driver's License with an acceptable driving record for at least 3 years ➻ Compassionate, supportive, easy going, good humored ➻ Verbal and written communication skills ➻ Strong problem solving skills ➻ CNA License is not required 245484003 Please Contact Carol Willegal at 262-306-9441 or carol.willegal@hil-wi.com Hiring: Casual • PT • FT, Paid training, All shifts Direct Care Staff-Waukesha/Pewaukee/West Bend A Customized System of Service PART-TIME SPECIALTY SERVICES Total Cleaning Systems is looking for experienced specialty services persons for the weekends. Candidate must pass background check and drug screen. Candidate must have valid a drivers license. Flexible hours a must. Saturdays and Sundays. Wages up to $17 based on experience. Positions available immediately PART-TIME SPECIALTY SERVICES Visit website for application www.totalnow.com call 414/434-0311 ext 113 246554003