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YOUR LOCAL CONNECTION TO WORK February 13–26, 2012 take one! Vol 1 Iss 1 MyJobWave.com Our broadening continuum of services encompasses substance use prevention, outreach, and out-patient treatment. Our philosophy is recovery oriented, client-centered and strengths-based using both traditional cognitive behavioral therapies and alternative and expressive art therapies. We are looking for dynamic leadership to effectively communicate our mission and vision and oversee our operations, including counseling, prevention and education programs, finances and fundraising. Qualified candidates will have a masters degree, at least five years experience in the addiction and mental health field, and proven management skills. Executive Director W W W. A C A D I A F A M I LY C E N T E R . O R G Acadia Family Center, located on Mount Desert Island, Maine, supports and provides resources for recovery from the effects of addiction and related mental health disorders on adolescents, adults, families and the community. Please send resumes and cover letters by March 5, 2012 to: [email protected] or J.C. Richards, P.O. Box 515 Mount Desert, ME 04660-0515 207-822-9802 www.IntercoastNOW.com Alcohol & Drug Counseling Studies Give others hope. Become a Substance Abuse Counselor! Maine & New Hampshire Locations Also offering: - Pharmacy Technician - Paralegal - Medical Assistant FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY JOB PLACEMENT ASSSTANCE For more information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, visit www.intercoast.edu. Intercoast Career Institute 207 Gannet Drive So. Portland, ME (Near Target at the Maine Mall) Practical Nursing Program No Waiting List! - NCLEX-PN (review included) - Anatomy and Physiology - Day and Evening Nursing Classes in So. Portland and Kittery Enrolling NOW! Are You Your Own Personal Brand Manager? See page 5 We are seeking Sales Agents to professionally represent and sell our memberships and insurance products. Our extensive training program prepares you to sell AAA memberships, auto, homeowners, watercraft, and personal umbrella insurance, engaging in sales activities, appointments and inspections. Our door is open to talented sales professionals with the ambition, initiative, self-determination, strong work ethic, career dedication, and winning attitude. Read how AAA Northern New England will support you in this career and apply online at: www.aaa.com/careers Enter your zip code and click “Careers” in the bottom right corner. Search Maine jobs. Sales Agent Lewiston • Bangor • Augusta, ME Benefits include: Health Benefits Retirement Plan Life Insurance Continuous Training Opportunities Career Advancement Free AAA Membership Travel and Entertainment discounts Insurance Premium reductions
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Y O U R L O C A L C O N N E C T I O N T O W O R K
February 13–26, 2012
take one!Vol 1 Iss 1
M y J o b W a v e . c o m
Our broadening continuum of services encompasses substanceuse prevention, outreach, and out-patient treatment. Ourphilosophy is recovery oriented, client-centered andstrengths-based using both traditional cognitive behavioraltherapies and alternative and expressive art therapies.
We are looking for dynamic leadership to effectivelycommunicate our mission and vision and oversee our operations,including counseling, prevention and education programs,finances and fundraising. Qualified candidates will have amasters degree, at least five years experience in the addiction andmental health field, and proven management skills.
ExecutiveDirector
W W W . A C A D I A F A M I L Y C E N T E R . O R G
Acadia Family Center, located on Mount DesertIsland, Maine, supports and provides resources forrecovery from the effects of addiction and relatedmental health disorders on adolescents, adults,families and the community.
Please send resumes and coverletters by March 5, 2012 to:[email protected] orJ.C. Richards, P.O. Box 515Mount Desert, ME04660-0515
207-822-9802www.IntercoastNOW.com
Alcohol & DrugCounseling StudiesGive others hope.Become a Substance Abuse Counselor!
Maine & New Hampshire Locations
Also offering:- PharmacyTechnician
- Paralegal
- MedicalAssistant
FINANCIAL AIDAVAILABLE FORTHOSE WHOQUALIFY
JOB PLACEMENTASSSTANCE
For more informationabout graduation rates,the median debt ofstudents who completedthe program and otherimportant information,visitwww.intercoast.edu.
IntercoastCareer Institute207 Gannet DriveSo. Portland, ME(Near Target at the Maine Mall)
Practical NursingProgram No Waiting List!- NCLEX-PN (review included)- Anatomy and Physiology- Day and Evening NursingClasses in So. Portland and Kittery
Enrolling
NOW!
Are You Your OwnPersonal Brand
Manager?See page 5
We are seeking Sales Agents to professionallyrepresent and sell our memberships andinsurance products. Our extensive trainingprogram prepares you to sell AAAmemberships, auto, homeowners, watercraft,and personal umbrella insurance, engaging insales activities, appointments and inspections.
Our door is open to talented salesprofessionals with the ambition, initiative,self-determination, strong work ethic, careerdedication, and winning attitude.
Read how AAA Northern New England willsupport you in this career and apply online at:
www.aaa.com/careersEnter your zip code and click “Careers” in the
bottom right corner. Search Maine jobs.
Sales AgentLewiston • Bangor • Augusta, ME
Benefits include:Health BenefitsRetirement PlanLife InsuranceContinuous Training OpportunitiesCareer AdvancementFree AAA MembershipTravel and Entertainment discountsInsurance Premium reductions
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Androscoggin County Chamberhonors Closson with Geiger AwardLEWISTON – Nearly 450 areabusiness and civic leaders honoredexcellence in community commerce,service and leadership at the 124thannual meeting of the AndroscogginCounty Chamber of Commerce.
A sold-out crowd gathered the night ofFeb. 9, 2012 at the RamadaConference Center for the dinner andawards. In opening remarks, PaulAnderson of Androscoggin Bankchallenged attendees to create one jobin coming months. He praised thechamber for promoting job creation inmany ways, and he emphasized that“everything flows through L-A” in relationto the state’s economic significance.
The chamber’s prestigious Ray GeigerAward was given to Steve Closson,recently retired president ofAndroscoggin Bank. He was honoredfor leading Androscoggin Bank as amajor engine of growth in L-A.
Closson told attendees that support ofthe chamber should be a paramountresponsibility for each of them.
Kurk Lalemand, chairman of thechamber’s board of directors, wasmaster of ceremonies. He saidworldwide issues of climate, economyand conflict are presenting majorchallenges to even the smallest of localbusinesses, yet many of them meet andexceed expectations in the face of thesetests.
He pointed to Jason Agren of AgrenAppliance in Auburn, whose familystarted the business 1969 with atelephone and two repair trucks, as anexample of many businesses that are“the lifeblood of our communities."
The firm now has 49 employees andstores in five towns.
“You guys are my heroes,” he said.Agren Appliance received the chamber’s2012 Business Leadership Award for alarger business.
The Business Leadership Award for asmaller company went to Baxter BrewingCo. The firm opened in recent months at
the Bates Mill in Lewiston. It is NewEngland’s first craft brewery in which thebeer is sold in cans.
The Poland Business Award went to PikeIndustries. It was founded in 1872 andunder five generations of ownership itnow has 35 locations throughoutnorthern New England.
Baxter Brewing was the newest of theaward recipients and Pike Industries wasthe firm with the longest history.
Auburn police Chief Phil Crowell wasrecipient of the Public Service LeadershipAward, which recognized hisdistinguished work from his days asOfficer Friendly in the schools to a recentperiod of appointment to the position ofacting city manager.
Crowell was unable to attend theawards event. Auburn Mayor JonathanLaBonte accepted the award for him.
In many cases, groups of six or moreemployees came to the front of thebanquet hall to accept awards.
One of them was HealthyAndroscoggin, recipients of theEducation Leadership Award.
The Ken Additon Small BusinessAdvocate Award was given to LewistonCareerCenter.
Art Walk Lewiston Auburn and L-ACA$H Coalition received awards forCommunity Service Leadership andCenter Street Dental in Auburn washonored as New Member of the Year.
In recognition of its solar energy projectsfor area business, Industrial RoofingCompanies received the Cool ChamberAward.
Two President’s Awards from chamberPresident Chip Morrison went to TheLibrary Cafe at the Auburn Public Libraryand to Northeast Charter and Tour, ofLewiston.
Susan Stacey received the chamber’sPast Chairman award.
Nomad Pictures Inc. produced videoshown before each award.
Mainely Character is NowAccepting Applications for2012 ScholarshipsPORTLAND – Applications are nowbeing accepted for 2012 MainelyCharacter Scholarships to beawarded this spring.
Scholarships will be awarded toMaine high school seniors who willpursue post high school educationand demonstrate key attributes ofcharacter – responsibility, courage,integrity, and concern for others.Scholastic achievement, athleticachievement or financial need arenot considered in awarding thescholarships.
The 2011 scholarship winnersdemonstrated attributes of characterby organizing an effort for Haitian
relief, by providing free childcare forstrangers, volunteering at thehumane society, and by assisting thedisabled.
Three scholarships are available in2012, one $5,000 scholarshipsponsored by R. M Davis Inc. ofPortland, and two $2,500scholarships sponsored by NortheastBank of Lewiston and MarketDecisions of Portland.
Applications and information on thescholarships can be downloadedfrom www.mainelycharacter.org.Applications will be accepted untilMarch 15.
Writing a Winning
Be sure to include some accomplishments for each position you’ve
held. For example, if you were a salesperson you might include
information like “increased sales by 25 percent my first year by
attending industry trade shows,” or if you are an accountant, maybe
you “saved the company 20 percent by comparing long distance
options.” Make sure any claims you make are true and that you can
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Improving Unemployment RateMeans Fewer Weeks of FederalJobless Benefits in MaineAUGUSTA – A steady decline inMaine’s unemployment rate has led toMaine being removed from the federaldesignated list of “high unemploymentstates.” While the move representsmore welcome news of an improvingeconomy, the U.S. Department ofLabor notified the state this week thatlong-term unemployed workers will nolonger be eligible for up to 13 weeksfederally-funded unemploymentprovided under the Extended Benefits(EB) program.
“Our unemployment rate droppedduring 2011 and jobless claims forbenefits were lower in 11 of the last12 months as compared to the sametime the year before,” said MaineLabor Commissioner Robert Winglass.“Although seasonal factors willcontinue to play a role in the jobmarket from month to month, overallworkforce conditions are improving.”
The statewide seasonally adjustedunemployment rate for Maine was 7.0percent in December — down from7.5 percent one year ago, andsignificantly lower than the U.S.unemployment rate of 8.5 percent.Nearly 3,000 more Mainers wereemployed in December comparedwith the same period in 2010 and thenumber of unemployed dropped by3,800.
Federal EB benefits are available toworkers in high unemployment states,but only after they have exhausted all
regular unemployment insurancebenefits and the up to 47 weeks offederally-funded unemploymentbenefits provided under theEmergency UnemploymentCompensation (EUC) program.
For the approximately 1,850 Maineworkers who may be eligible forunemployment under the EB program,the last payable week for benefits willbe the week ending February 18,2012.
“EB represents the final weeks ofbenefits for the longest-termunemployed,” said Laura Boyett,director of the Maine Department ofLabor Bureau of UnemploymentCompensation. “Generally, theworkers who are receivingunemployment under EB have alreadycollected up to 73 weeks of benefitsunder other state and federalunemployment programs.”
Maine CareerCenters have rampedup outreach to workers who areexpected to lose benefits as the resultof the end of EB unemployment inMaine. Workers are beingencouraged to visit CareerCenters toattend employment workshops or meetone-on-one with a career counselor.
“CareerCenters are an importantresource for people looking for a newjob, their first job, or a differentcareer,” said Commissioner Winglass.“Over 3,300 available Maine jobs
Registered Nurse /OBExperience needed, part-time& per diem
PHYSICAL THERAPISTSAll Offices • June, July, August • $41/hourAHCH offers a unique opportunity to experienced PTs who wouldlike to experience the most gratifying form of therapy there is. Weneed a few people to assist in covering patient needs while our stafftake well-deserved vacations.
We are looking for those willing to work 3, 4, or 5 days a week. Wewill offer 2 paid days off to someone committing to 5 days a weekand 1 paid day off to someone committing to part-time (24 or 32hrs). This (these) day(s) will be taken sometime during the threemonth period with the prior approval of the Supervisor.
You must be able to attend a week long Orientation beginning May14th in the Lewiston office. There will also be 1-2 more days later inJune. You must be available to work from May 14 – September 7th.
Requirements: 1-2 years of recent clinical experience; current PTlicense in Maine; CPR Card (must be Healthcare Provider); driver’slicense & reliable transportation.
SUMMER RELIEF RNsAll Offices • June, July, August • $38/hour
AHCH offers a unique opportunity to either experienced homecarenurses or acute care RNS who would like to experience the mostgratifying form of nursing there is. We need a few people to assist incovering patient needs while our staff take well-deserved vacations.
We will offer 2 paid days off to someone committing to 5 days a weekand 1 paid day off to someone committing to part-time (24 or 32hrs). This (these) day(s) will be taken sometime during the threemonth period with Supervisor’s prior approval. Will be part of theweekend rotations.
You must be able to attend a week long Orientation beginning May14th in the Lewiston office. There will also be 1-2 more days later inJune. You must be available to work from May 14 – September 7.
Requirements: 1-2 years of recent acute care, med/surg experience;current RN license in Maine; CPR Card (Must be HealthcareProvider); driver’s license & a reliable car.
AHCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Summer Relief Opportunities
If you are interested,please stop by anyoffice for anapplication or applyonline at AHCH.org.
Androscoggin HomeCare & HospiceATTN:EMPLOYMENTCOORDINATOR15 Strawberry Ave.,Lewiston, ME 04240207.795.9416 or1.800.482.7412
DietitianNutrition Services has one 8- to 24-hours-per-week position available. The applicant must beavailable week days, weekends, holidays, and for vacation coverage and absences. • The qualified applicant will be a Registered, Licensed Dietitian with experience in a
hospital setting• Knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition feeding strategies• Strong clinical nutrition assessment, care and education skills for our patient population
Electronic Medical RecordsTemplate BuilderRFGH is seeking an experienced electronic medical records template builder for our PhysicianOffice EMR templates, specifically Allscripts Professional EMR software. This is a 32-hour dayposition. Only experienced candidates should apply.• Ability to multi task and demonstrate excellent attention to detail skills• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work within a
multidisciplinary team• Highly organized, able to also work independently and within a team and perform effectively
under pressure• Excellent computer and typing skills
Greater Somerset Public Health Collaborative(Somerset Heart Health)
Nutrition Program Coordinator30 hour, grant-funded position with benefits. Seeking qualified individual to lead ourHealthy Maine Partnership Nutrition program. Successful candidate must have the ability tointeract with all levels including those responsible for State, Regional and community programs,businesses, and other health care professionals. Knowledge of the state’s plan for PhysicalActivity and Nutrition is required as well as knowledge of best practices for nutrition policy andenvironmental change and the prevention of childhood obesity issues. • Minimum 4 year degree in community health or other related field preferred• At east one year experience preferred• Experience in program implementation, chronic disease prevention, health promotion and
policy change are desired• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills• Excellent computer skills required• Must be self directed with the ability to work autonomously and as a team
Medical Assistant/LPNSkowhegan Family Medicine, has two MA or LPN positions available, full-time days. Thesepositions will be M–F, generally 8am–5pm with flexibility to work occasional overtime whenneeded.• Associate Degree in Medical Assistant preferred• Maine LPN License• High School graduate and Medical terminology required• Good interpersonal skills and organizational skills required• Previous medical/office experience is desirable• Must be able to multi task and have computer and typing skillsCertification needed
RN Emergency Room/SCUHas one 36-hour position on the 6pm to 6am shift. Candidate must have at least 5 years EDexperience with ACLS, PALS and TNCC Certifications. IV certifications, ENPC certification andcharge experience preferred. Must possess excellent communication and customer serviceskills.
Apply in person or mail, email or fax your resume to: Redington-FairviewGeneral Hospital, 46 Fairview Avenue, P.O. Box 468, Skowhegan, ME 04976Fax: 207-474-7004 • Email: [email protected]
W e a r e a n E q u a l O p p o r t u n i t y E m p l o y e r .
Begin your new career today!are posted now on Maine’s Job Bankand our staff are committed to helpingconnect job seekers to thoseemployment opportunities in allcorners of the state.”
State labor officials are also closelymonitoring the status of federallegislation concerning the federal EUCbenefits. Approximately 8,500Maine workers are currently receivingbenefits under the program today.EUC is paid in three tiers in Maine.Tier One EUC is the first 20 weeks ofbenefits, Tier Two provides 14 weeksof benefits, and Tier Three representsthe final 13 weeks of EUC
unemployment. Not all workersqualify for the full 47 weeks of EUCbenefits.
Legislation signed into law inDecember provided a temporaryextension of the EUC program throughMarch 6, 2012. Withoutcongressional action to keep theprogram in place, the program willbegin to phase out over the spring andsummer.
Additional information about Maineunemployment programs can be foundon the Maine Unemployment websiteat www.file4ui.com.
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Tired of retail, fast food or being the sounding board on theother end of the phone? Be a part of a team devoted tomaking a difference in the lives of others! If you have what ittakes for a new challenge complete an online application at
SupportSolutions.org or MyJobWave.com
Direct Support Professionals• Full-Time, Part-Time & Float• FLOAT: $11/hr. We pay mileage!
Flexible scheduling required.
NOW HIRING F/T, P/T and Floatpositions in Southern and Central Maine
Contact: Kim Dionne at [email protected] Canal St., Lewiston, ME 04240 • 207-795-0672 x2108
If you are active online with blogs and social networks, managing your brand can be as simple asGoogling yourself and using Google Alerts to stay updated on any new mentions or publications of yourname, your websites, your blogs, your articles and more. When offline, managing your brand can be aseasy as carefully reviewing your performance evaluations at work and/or seeking consistent feedback fromfamily, friends, supervisors and other career stakeholders to make sure your personal communications arebeing effectively transmitted and correctly received.
1. It is true that people are not products. However,often we choose one product over other similar productsbecause of its brand (a.k.a. its unique and differentiatingvalue) and how that value fulfills our need in a givensituation. This holds true for people, as well. Each personhas a unique and differentiating value, or personal brand,that fulfills an organization's need in a given situationbetter than other similar people.2. We should all care about our personal brandsbecause they combine our strengths, ourpersonalities, our reputations, our values and our goals allinto one communicable, unique and differentiating valuethat we bring to the table.3. Personal branding isn't narcissistic unless takento the extreme. Promoting your strengths and yourunique and differentiating value to your careerstakeholders is healthy and important for your own self-fulfillment and achievement in life. As more and moreprofessionals brand themselves, it is essential that youestablish your own brand in order to stand out in your jobsearch and career development.4. Keeping track of your online reputation withsimple online tools does not make you lessconfident. The Internet is a vast and ever-evolvingplatform on which it is much easier to miss "fires"threatening our personal brands and reputations.
Therefore, we must fight fire with fire to stay on top ofeverything and protect our reputations and ourinvestment.5. Your online image is just a part of your overallimage and personal brand. If you invest time, energyand even money into your own personal development andimage offline, it makes sense that you will want youronline image to match.Personal branding is simply creating, establishing andcommunicating a unique and memorable value andreputation, and personal brand management is theconsistent upkeep and maintenance of this value in thespheres in which you choose to exist and be active, bothonline and offline.Brand managers establish and protect the value that yourfavorite chosen brands of products deliver, so be yourown personal brand manager and protect all that youhave to offer!
About the Author: Chris Perry, MBA, is a Gen Y brand and marketinggenerator, brand marketing manager, career search and personalbranding expert, professional speaker, entrepreneur and brandconsultant. Chris is the founder of Career Rocketeer, the Career Searchand Personal Branding Network, MBA Highway, the MBA Job Searchand Career Network and multiple other ventures. Learn more aboutChris on his website: http://chrisperry.me
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As I continue to surf the net for new articles about or related to this topic, I have beenamazed at the number of voices against these concepts. Here are just some of the questionsand comments I have come across from such voices:
While I respect and understand where each of these points is coming from, I must reinforcethe importance of personal brand management in response to each one.
1. "People are not brands, because people are not products."
2. "Who cares about your personal brand?"
3. "Personal branding is narcissistic."
4. "Are you so unsure of who you are that you mustreaffirm yourself via Internet tools?"
5. "Why is it so important to make sure your online imageappears the way you want it to?"
Your answer to thisquestion should be"YES!" unless, ofcourse, you are acelebrity or anyother globalpersonality whocan afford anentire marketingteam to manageyour image andreputation.
We should all betaking charge increating,establishing andmanaging our ownpersonal brandsonline and offline.Once you havebegun to establishyours, managing itcan be a piece ofcake.
View all of our openings at: www.TCMHS.orgMaine’s most comprehensive mental health center, serving the communities of
Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin, Cumberland Counties and Beyond
We serve over 11,000 individuals each year, providinginnovative programs and services for people of all agesliving with mental illness, the effects of trauma,substance abuse, intellectual and developmentaldisabilities, autism, and more.
Current openings include:PEER COORDINATORIPC CLINICIAN BRIDGTON - LCSW CLINICAL TEAM LEAD – LCSW OR LCPCPER DIEM CLINICIANP/D SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORCIS CASE MANAGER
TherapeuticLive-In Staff
Port Resources, a non-profit social service organizationtakes pride in providing the highest quality support forindividuals with developmental disabilities striving tolive rich and fulfilling lives in their communities.
Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life, put a smile onsomeone’s face and be a team player? If so, then Port Resources islooking for you.
The Therapeutic Live In Staff are responsible for maintaining a nurturing,safe, and caring environment for children and adults with emotional,behavioral, developmental and/or learning disabilities in our agencyowned home. Responsibilities include coordinating education andtreatment plans with programmatic administrators. Relevant experiencerequired.Port Resources provides an agency vehicle, the home and householdexpenses. This position is scheduled for one week on and one week offrotation. The hourly rate for this position is $12.50. Homes are located in Greater Portland area. EOE
Benefits include health, dental, short& long term disability, life insurance,earned time, retirement, 403b match,paid training, and wellness program.
Please submit your cover sheetand resume to:Port Resources125 John Roberts Road, Suite 12South Portland, ME [email protected]
PERSONAL SUPPORT SPECIALISTSTo assist with homemaker duties and Personal Care (Bathing, Dressing, etc.).PCA/PSS/CNA Certification a plus but not required.
We offer FREE PSSCERTIFICATION to ourEmployees!
STATEWIDE OPENINGSfor Days, Evenings& Weekends
Call us at 1-800-639-3084 orapply online atwww.HomeCareForME.org
LastMinuteTax Tips(ARA) – Are you among the millions ofAmericans who scramble every year tomeet Uncle Sam's income tax filingdeadline?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)estimates that one-third of Americanswait until the last minute to file theirpersonal income tax returns (for 2011income tax returns, the deadline hasbeen extended to April 17). If youcount yourself among that group, it'simportant to realize the costs could beadding up - from missing importantdeductions that could affect the amountof your refund to incurring penaltiesfrom the IRS for not filing on time.
The keys to paying exactly what youowe and obtaining a refund sooner aretimely filing, familiarity with relevant taxdeductions and credits, and properorganization, according toFindLaw.com, the nation's leadingwebsite for free legal information. Ifyou don't have the time or inclination to
become familiar with the U.S. taxcode, consider getting the help of aprofessional tax preparer or a taxattorney, or at the very least using taxsoftware that can guide you throughincome tax form preparation.
To help you make the most of taxseason, here are some additional tipsfrom FindLaw.com:
Start a file. Somewhere in yourhome, create a place where you canstore all the documents you'll need tocomplete your taxes. When W-2forms, mortgage statements and othertax-related documents are mailed toyou, put them into this location, file orbox them, and check them off as theycome in. In addition, keep receipts ofpotentially deductible items such asmedical and dental expenses, tuition,daycare and after-school careexpenses.
Seek advice for your smallbusiness. Whether by choice or out ofnecessity, many Americans havedecided to go into business forthemselves as a result of the "greatrecession." From the moment you makethis choice, go to an accountant whospecializes in working with smallbusiness owners and get advice onhow to properly and accurately recordall of your business expenses andrevenue. Accurate bookkeeping isessential to ensuring accurate payment
of the taxes your business owes. Anounce of prevention will go a long waytoward helping avoid an IRS audit.
Get help. Don't have time to figure outall the ongoing changes to taxregulations? Don't have the interest?Then get the help of a professional taxpreparer immediately after you receiveW-2 forms from your employer in orderto complete and file your taxes beforethe filing deadline. The IRS offers help,too. Visit www.irs.gov for informationabout filing your income taxes. Checkout IRS publication 17, "Your FederalIncome Tax," on the IRS website. Ithighlights everything you need to knowabout filing your personal income taxreturn. The IRS also offers help over thephone and interactive tax assistancethrough its website.
Go electronic. Every year, more andmore people file their taxeselectronically. Why? Because it offersease of use and quicker tax refunds,which are typically issued two weeksafter filing. In 2010, nearly 100 millionAmericans (70 percent of tax filers)filed their taxes electronically, using off-the-shelf tax preparation software or theIRS website's filing page, according toIRS estimates. Electronic filing canreduce math errors and the cost ofpaying for return receipts at the postoffice. When you file electronically,consider using direct deposit, which
authorizes the IRS to deposit yourrefund directly into your checkingaccount instead of sending you acheck in the mail.
Don't avoid filing. Some people,especially those who are self-employedor have been laid off, worry that theycan't pay the full amount of taxes theyowe. Therefore, they avoid filing. Don'tdo it. It will only make matters worse.First, give yourself time by filing for anextension, which gives you up to sixmonths to file a return. Second, it'sbetter to pay something rather thannothing if you owe on your taxes. Anon-payment of your taxes can result inpenalties and interest. Even a partialpayment can reduce your penaltiesand shows good faith if you're audited.
Keep your returns. In the event thatyou're audited, it's important to have upto seven years of previously filedincome tax returns on file. These arealso useful in preparing current incometax returns, and may be valuable toyour estate's executor if you becomeincapacitated or die unexpectedly.
Plan ahead. Tax regulations changeevery year. To lower your tax burden,start keeping good records now andbecome familiar with changes to thetax code for 2012 by consulting withan experienced tax attorney,accountant, or by visiting the IRSwebsite, www.irs.gov.
all students, alumni and the general public. Snow date is February 29.
For more information, contact Career Services/Graduate and Professional Student Affairs at (207) 221-4237 or [email protected].
University of New England’s Tenth Annual
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
CAREER FAIR
www.une.edu
Connections. For Life.
March 6, 201212 noon to 4:30 pmOPEN TO THE PUBLICSullivan Gym, Portland Campus
Open your door to the future by attending this annual event,
presented by the University of Southern Maine.
This career fair will draw about 100 employers and hundreds
of students and community members. This is a great
opportunity for job seekers and employers to discuss
employment and career possibilities.
List of exhibitors coming soon.
http://www.usm.maine.edu/careers/job-fair-2012
Brought to you in partnership with:
For moreinformationor toexhibit visit
20122012
Job Fair
20th Annual
CareerDevelopmentConferenceApril 27, 2012Augusta Civic Center
Advertising for the JMG 2012 CareerDevelopment Conference sponsored by:
We’re looking for YOU!To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or exhibitor space atthis event, please contact Carlo Bufano at (207) 620-7180 x205 oremail [email protected].
Attention:Employers, Colleges& Trade Schools
500 career-ready, graduating high school seniors from Jobs for Maine’sGraduates (JMG) programs across Maine gather together for a day ofjob skills-related competitions and workshops. One of the mainfeatures of the day is the Career Expo, a college and career fair, thatthe students visit throughout the day. We’d love to see your businessor school represented there!
Event details available at www.jmg.org FMI: 207-620-7180
NOTE: Although sponsorship opportunities are available, this event isnot open to the general public.
February 13–26, 2012 www.MyJobWave.com A Sun Media Group Company
Registered Nurses
Emergency Services
If you are an experienced RN looking for a challenge we havethe following positions available in our ER.
We have full-time 7PM–7AM and 1PM–1AM available.
Please feel free to contact Alison Newton, Director of Emer-gency Services at (207) 744-6064 for more information.
To learn more about Western MaineHealth, come visit our website atwww.wmhcc.org and complete an onlineapplication, or e-mail your resume [email protected].
Human Resources, 181 Main St.Norway, ME 04268T: 207.744.6070 • F: 207.743.5805
Equal Opportunity Employer/believing in a diverse workforce • The MaineHealth® Family
LPN / RNResident CareDirector (RCD)
Webster Commons, a 14-bed Alzheimer’s facility located in Freeport,Maine, is seeking a dynamic LPN / RN in this key leadership role.The RCD will be a working manager’s position of 32 hours per week.Work hours will primarily be day shift with occasional rotation asneeded. This position requires 24/7 accountability for the unit.
The applicant should be a good team player and leader, have theability to multi-task and have excellent organizational skills. Themanager is responsible for all Human Resource functions as they relate
to staff, a high quality of resident care and the operation of theunit within budgetary parameters. A working knowledge of
electronic charting / MDS systems is a definite advantage.
We offer a competitive wage and benefit package and awarm and welcoming work environment – with a
Maine-owned company.
Webster Commons • 32 hrs./wk • Freeport, ME
Please forward resume with cover letter to:Ed Fitzpatrick, BS, MS, MLNHA, AdministratorHawthorne House, 6 Old County RoadFreeport, ME 04032 • Fax: 207-865-1308E-mail: [email protected]
No Phone Calls Please • DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 02/22/12
MAINE • NH • VERMONTThe UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE is offering employmentopportunities for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont (Northern NewEngland District) on our employment website at:
WWW.USPS.COM/EMPLOYMENT
We are RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
POSTAL SERVICE EMPLOYEE(PSE) CLERKSPSEs are a new category of non-career employee established to provide the USPS withflexibility. PSEs will be appointed for a term not to exceed 360 calendar days. If there isstill an operational need, a PSE may be reappointed for another not to exceed 360 dayterm after a five-day break in service. PSE employees will enjoy benefits including raises,health benefits and leave. The starting pay for these positions will be $14.60 per hour.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROMFEBRUARY 20, 2012 THRU MARCH 2, 2012
To find entry-level employment/examination opportunities, you may go to our site at:www.usps.com/employment
• If you have not already done so, you must create an eCareer profile online. Oncecompleted you will receive a confirmation.
• Once profile has been completed you may apply for jobs by selecting ‘search jobs andapply on line’ then select the state under ‘location’ and click ‘start’ (no other informtion is needed)
• All positions currently open for application may be found by the State you select
We encourage you to keep checking for opportunities in the Northern New EnglandDistrict as well as other cities/states which may be of interest.
Thank you for your interest in the US Postal Service.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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