A view from Ediz Hook

A view from Ediz Hook
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North Coast Hot Jobs April 10th

Hello job seekers. If you find any links that don't send you where they should, then let me know. Here is the link to this week's North Coast Hot Jobs listing, https://www.scribd.com/document/344629803/North-Coast-Hot-Jobs-Apr-10

So, Nippon Mill is being shut down for 18 months to be refurbished by McKinley Paper Co. There has been a mill on that site for almost 100 years. Hopefully for those that have been working there, they will have a job there when this refurbished mill is restarted. Some that have been working there are going back to school. More info on this at this link, click here.

When you go back to school, you should give it considerable thought. You shouldn't just get training in a field and expect a job to be open where you want to work in your new career field. One thing to do is take an Interest Inventory Test. This type of test will evaluate your ability to do certain tasks and your desire to do them. This will help you go to school for what you want to do and what you are capable of doing. Another thing to do is check out O-Net at this link, click here. This website will help you determine if there is a demand for your new career in the area you want to live.

If you know of any Alaskan Native or Native American that has physical or mental disabilities and is having a hard time looking for work, ask them to contact me at 360-460-7549. We have two counselors that could help you.

Jim Allen, MBA, Vet
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

North Coast Hot Jobs April 3rd

Hello job seekers. If you find any links that don't send you where they should, then let me know. Here is the link to this week's North Coast Hot Jobs listing, https://www.scribd.com/document/343820924/North-Coast-Hot-Jobs-Apr-3a

Unemployment in Clallam County went down to 8.1 % for February. Jefferson County went down to 7.2 %. More info at this Peninsula Daily News article at this link, click here

After you get done with an interview, don't just sit back and wait for the phone call. Try to make contact with someone on the interviewing board and thank them for the opportunity. This is called a follow up.

I am thinking of changing the format here. Just posting the links to where I get the jobs listing information and not actually creating a jobs listing. This would make it easier on me and give me more time to relax on the weekend.

If you know of any Alaskan Native or Native American that has physical or mental disabilities and is having a hard time looking for work, ask them to contact me at 360-460-7549. We have two counselors that could help you.

Jim Allen, MBA, Vet
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

North Coast Hot Jobs March 20th

Hello job seekers. If you find any links that don't send you where they should, then let me know. Here is the link to this week's North Coast Hot Jobs listing, https://www.scribd.com/document/342535710/North-Coast-Hot-Jobs-Mar-20

Before you relocate to another area or go to college in hopes of getting an education and then moving to a specific region, you should first consult the Occupational Information Network (O*Net). This free online web service provides you with a idea of what the status of a particular occupation is within a certain area. You can determine whether your specialty is in demand, not in demand or somewhere in between. Their website is located here, http://www.onetonline.org/

You can type in a keyword in the Occupation Search block, such as "computer" or look under the "Find Occupations" heading. When you click on one of the many results, you can find out whether the outlook is bright or not in a certain area.

If you know of any Alaskan Native or Native American that has physical or mental disabilities and is having a hard time looking for work, ask them to contact me at 360-460-7549. We have two counselors that could help you.

Jim Allen, MBA, Vet
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

North Coast Hot Jobs March 13th

Hello job seekers. If you find any links that don't send you where they should, then let me know. Here is the link to this week's North Coast Hot Jobs listing, https://www.scribd.com/document/341693416/North-Coast-Hot-Jobs-Mar-13

So, a business that started out with a lot of potential has closed it's doors. Jig and Lure, a restaurant in Port Angeles near the boat haven. More info at this link, http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/jig-lure-restaurant-hopes-sink-as-new-business-model-folds/

If you are considering joining the military, it is a good idea to try and pick the career field you want. Also, do some research and find out if the career field will cross over into the civilian world and will pay well. Don't let a military recruiter talk you into a certain career field.

If you know of any Alaskan Native or Native American that has physical or mental disabilities and is having a hard time looking for work, ask them to contact me at 360-460-7549. We have two counselors that could help you.

Jim Allen, MBA, Vet
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

North Coast Hot Jobs March 6th

Hello job seekers. If you find any links that don't send you where they should, then let me know. Here is the link to this week's North Coast Hot Jobs listing, https://www.scribd.com/document/341084811/North-Coast-Hot-Jobs-Mar-6

So, the former Nippon (Daishowa) mill has been sold to McKinley Paper Company which is owned by a Mexican firm. The mill has been closed for business since January 21st. Up to 105 people have been out of work as a result.

The new name for the mill will be McKinley Paper Co., Washington Mill. It will produce recycled containerboard. That was the good news that the mill will be up and running again. The bad news is that it could take six months to one year for the plant to be retooled to produce the new product. Then, there is no word if any of the former employees there will be hired back.

If you know of any Alaskan Native or Native American that has physical or mental disabilities and is having a hard time looking for work, ask them to contact me at 360-460-7549. We have two counselors that could help you.

Jim Allen, MBA, Vet
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe