30+ Websites to Visit When You’re Laid Off

To any of our readers who have recently lost a job, we've got a great article for you.  It talks about support websites, money management sites, short-term cash projects, and more.

To read the full article please visit:  http://mashable.com/2009/02/19/laid-off-sites/

For the next several months (or maybe years), we are going to have to endure a new and stark reality - a tanking economy and swelling unemployment. The U.S. economy lost an eye-popping 540,000 jobs in January alone, making it likely you or someone you know has become a victim of the crisis.

But the worst time to panic is when you are laid off and lose your main source of income. We live in a new and powerful era of communication, one where we can find support, gather news, and network without ever leaving our computers. The following collection of websites has been put together as a comprehensive resource for anybody who has lost their job and is looking to get back on their feet again. Our hope is that this post will be a hub for finding support and financial resources.

This is an excerpt of an article posted by another website.  Click the link at the top for more information or to read the full article.
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New Merchants Slated for Ala Moana Center

New stores are coming into Ala Moana Center.  We'll be keeping in eye our for if and when they'll be hiring locally.

To read the full article please visit: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090219/BREAKING03/90219086
Seven new merchants slated for Ala Moana Center
Advertiser Staff

Merchant turnover at Ala Moana Center is making room for seven new tenants slated to open at the state's largest shopping center between May and September.

The mall said the additions follow recent openings of five other merchants filling space of tenants with expiring leases.

Scheduled to open in May are specialty apparel retailer Aeropostale, the luxury fashion sister brand of Prada called Miu Miu, and food tenants Goma Tei Ramen and Wetzel's Pretzels.
Joining the mall in June will be women's fashion store Kate Spade and the first Hawaiçi store for luxury designer Michael Kors, star of TV's "Project Runway" show.
Victoria's Secret is scheduled to open in September

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Lingle authorizes $25 per week hike in Hawaii jobless benefits

This is take from an article from the Honolulu Advertiser.  Read the article in its entirety: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090218/BREAKING03/90218112/-1/RSS01?source=rss_breaking

Lingle authorizes $25 per week hike in Hawaii jobless benefits

Advertiser Staff

Gov. Linda Lingle today authorized an additional $25 a week in unemployment benefits per claimant as part of the federal stimulus package that was signed by President Barack Obama yesterday.

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7 tips for job hunting in a tougher market

Read the full article at: http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/12/news/economy/job.hunting.fortune/index.htm

Landing a new position in the months ahead will likely take some extra effort and flexibility. Fortune's Anne Fisher has advice to help you get the job you want.

NEW YORK (Fortune) -- With the U.S. economy apparently getting ready to take one of its cyclical snoozes, employers are more hesitant to take on new hires than they were even just three or four months ago - and the recent uptick in unemployment means more competition for each opening. That doesn't mean you need to give up on the idea of looking for a new job. In fact, if your company is going through a merger or seems likely to announce layoffs, your best bet may be to start your job search right away.

What's different about job hunting during a slowdown? Sure, the fundamentals - a resume that highlights your achievements and is easy to read, customized cover letters that succinctly tell why you're the best candidate for a particular job, and diligent follow-up (including prompt and impeccable thank-you notes) - never change.

But when the market's tough, you have to work harder at job hunting and be more flexible, say Annie Stevens and Greg Gostanian, managing partners at Boston-based executive coaching firm ClearRock (www.clearrock.com). They've come up with seven tips to help you get the job you want.

(This is a excerpt from an article by CNN.  Visit the link about for the full article.)

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BCP Construction of Hawaii Inc. Hiring Laborers and Carpenters

BCP Construction of Hawaii Inc. is hiring Laborers and Carpenters.  (Job just posted today at HireNetHawaii.)

Visit their posting at HireNetHawaii by click below:
Construction Carpenters
Construction Laborers

You must fax or email your resume to the company.  You  must log-in to get contact information.  Registration is free and simple.
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Hawaiian Airlines Hiring in Phoenix, AZ

Hawaiian Airlines announced today that it will be hiring in Phoenix Arizona.

Part-time positions available for Customer Service Reps.

For more information visit Hawaiian Airline's Job Posting: https://www3.ultirecruit.com/HAW1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*7D65C9D64DB2402F

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Resume, Cover Letter, and Emailing Both, and Interview: Tips for Success

This is an excerpt from an article written by the American Staffing Association.  Read the full article at: http://www.americanstaffing.net/jobseekers/tips.cfm

Tips for Job Seekers

Whether you are seeking a job with a staffing firm or a Fortune 500 company, the process is pretty much the same. Start by crafting a compelling résumé. This will help you identify your marketable skills. Then, before you apply for a job, make sure that your skills match what the company is looking for. If so, prepare an effective cover letter and send it to the prospective employer along with your résumé. If you get an interview, get ready for it well before you go. There may be more than one. For example, your first interview may be with a staffing firm and your second one with its client.

This very well-written article covers:

• Crafting a Compelling Resume
• Preparing an Effective Cover Letter
• Sending Your Resume and Cover Letter via Email
• Delivering a Knockout Interview
  

Read the full article at: http://www.americanstaffing.net/jobseekers/tips.cfm

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Tip for Successful Job Hunting Online from Weddles.com

Excerpt from: http://www.weddles.com/tips/seekers.htm#4

The Language of Success Online

Millions of job openings are now posted on the Internet, but every one of them is invisible. They're open and available to you, but you can't see them. How can you uncover these opportunities and spot the ones that interest you? It's easy … if you'll learn a few simple rules for speaking to computers.

When you open the classified ads in a newspaper or professional journal, all of the openings appear right in front of you, on the printed page. Jobs that are posted on the Internet, in contrast, are stored in computerized databases. Nothing is visible until you tell the computer what kind of jobs you'd like to see.

While all job board computers are different, the vast majority accept instructions that are based on a single set of rules. These rules were devised by a 19th century British mathematician by the name of George Boole. He established the logic by which factors are presented so that their relationship to one another can be clearly and accurately understood. In job databases, these factors are the characteristics you seek in your dream job.

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UH Hiring Educational & Academic Support Specialists $25/hr.

University of Hawaii Hiring:
Job Title: Educational & Academic Support Specialist
Occupation: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Compensation: $25/hr
Number of positions open: 6 (Temp)

Job Description
* To provide non-formal educational week long day science camps for youth in the 2nd and 3rd grades during the Department of Education's spring and summer breaks

* To assess camp participants learning and compile in standard report form

 

* To assist in training volunteers and other staff to work with youth

 

* To prepare all teaching materials and supplies needed for the day camp experiences

 

* To provide feedback on the curriculum

For more information visit their job listing on HireNetHawaii.com

Interested applicants are asked to email their cover letter and resume to: nakatsuk@hawaii.edu

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Kobayashi Travel Service Hiring Bus Drivers $15.30/hr Minimum

Kobayashi Travel Service Ltd.  is hiring 2 Bus Drivers.  Pay: $15.30/hr Minimum. 

Must be at least 21 years of age and must have a valid commercial driver's license.

Benefits: 401K - Dental - Holidays - Life Insurance - Medical - Retirement/Pension - Sick Leave - Stock Options - Vacation - Vision

Transport passengers over specified route to local or distant points; assists passengers with baggage. CDL, Class B, "P"assenger endorsment license required and clean driver abstract preferred; able to work flexible schedule and lift up to 70 lbs. Japanese speaking preferred. Must be 21 years old. Pay rate starting is $15.30 with tips, based on experience and qualifications. Please provide driver abstract that was retrieved within 30 days of application.

 

Email your text-only resume (no attachments) to jobs@kobay.com. Please include the text BUS DRIVER in the subject field. You may also fax a copy to 808-524-4194.

For more information or to apply online visit: HireNetHawaii.com's Job Listing

(Registration with HireNetHawaii.com will be required to apply online.)

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HMS Host Lihue Airport Hiring for 3 Positions

HMS Host at the Lihue Airport is hiring for the following positions:

Station Attendant ($10.00/hr min.)
Bartenders ($8.75/hr min.)
Baristas ($10.00/hr min)

Like before they did not provided a way to apply online.  You may need to call them (808) 245-8913.

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Job Fair & Career Fair Reminders

Just a few reminders. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming job fair.

Job Fair in Honolulu
Where: Blaisdell Center
When: Wednesday May 20, 2008

Details are still being worked out for this event. Check back for updates.

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University of Hawaii CDSE Campus-wide Career Fair

Tuesday February 24, 2009
10am- 2pm

Campus Center Ballroom

Students of all majors and alumni of the University are invited to attend.

For more information visit their website: http://cdse.hawaii.edu/fair/index.php

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Work-at-Home Scams On The Rise, How to Protect Yourself from CNN

CNN today reported that Work-at-Home scams are on the rise.  Given the state of the economy and unemployment rates, a record number of people are looking for jobs.  A small group, empowered by the internet, is taking advantage of unknowing job seekers. 

Beware of anything that job sites flag as "unconventional," "online oppurtunity," or "required initial investment."  Granted not all Work-at-Home oppurtunities are fake, however the majority are or offer unreasonably low compensation.

To watch CNN's video clip of this report and for tips on how to protect yourself visit them on the web.  http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2009/02/14/work.at.homes.scams.cnn


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UH Manoa Campus Wide Career Fair

CDSE Campus-wide Career Fair

Tuesday February 24, 2009

10am- 2pm

Campus Center Ballroom

Students of all majors and alumni of the University are invited to attend.

For more information visit their website: http://cdse.hawaii.edu/fair/index.php
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College Students: Summer Employment Oppurtunity (Student Aide)

The City & County of Honolulu is accepting applications for Summer Student Aide through their College Student Employment Program.  The program is intended to help acquaint college students with employment with the City & County and provide valuable work experience.

The following positions (and its respective compensation) are listed below:

• Summer Student Aide II (Recreation) $9.00/hr
• Summer Student Aide III (Recreation) $10.50/hr

If this is your first time applying for this program you should apply as Student Aide II.  If you have previously been accepted and were employed in the program you should apply for Student Aide III.  You must have completed at least one year of college by June 2009.

Deadline to apply is June 29, 2009

For more information or to apply visit http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/studentemploymentprogram.htm

Question?  (808) 768-3044

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