Below you will find links that will open the Job Seeker Newsletters. 

• 4th Quarter 2009 - Have you seen the phrase “green-collar worker” in your searches?  Washington State University developed a definition for “green-collar workers”.  These are individuals who are employed in the environmental sector of the economy.  Green jobs have a positive impact on the environment and include jobs at all levels of the earning spectrum.  Read this months newsletter for more information about these types of jobs!
• 3rd Quarter 2009 - Learning Adaptability in a Career Tsunami!  In times of economic hardship, some industries are harder hit than others. Typical career paths are seeing changes on a much larger scale than usual. There are new opportunities opening; and the old opportunities are closing. This means that the ability to be adaptable to change becomes most important during this time. Read this quarters CareerLinks newsletter to find out about a few helpful tips on flexibility.
• 2nd Quarter 2009 - It’s always best to be prepared and to practice before any interview. Employers today like to use a variety of interviewing questions to get a feel for the interviewee and where they would fit in their company.  Check out this quarters newsletter to find the top ten interviewing questions to be prepared for.
• 1st Quarter 2009 - Those currently out of work may want to consider devoting some of their free time to volunteering.  It is an excellent way to make a difference while advancing your own career objectives.  Check out this quarters newsletter to learn more about volunteering and other helpful tips for job seekers!
• 4th Quarter 2008 - Every job requires a different mix of skills, knowledge, and experience depending on the employer’s needs.  Skills are sometimes categorized as “hard” and “soft” types.  The “hard  skills” involve the use of technology (computers, equipment, machinery, etc.) and the application of principles (math/ finance, administrative procedures, sales/ marketing and etc.).  While these core competencies are critical for job performance an additional must have for successful job seekers in today’s service based economy are people and relationship-building skills or “soft skills”.  Read the 4th quarter newsletter to find out more about these very important skills!
• 3rd Quarter 2008 - With the summer approaching there are many windows of opportunity to network with new people and expand your network.  Check out the 3rd quarter newsletter for more information about summer time job hunting.
• 2nd Quarter 2008 - Volunteering is not only showing what a good person you are, but it is also a great way to gain new experiences and develop new skills.  Check out the 2nd Quarter Career Links Newsletter to learn more about how to use volunteering to explore career choices!
• 1st Quarter 2008 - Knowing yourself when interviewing or when you are developing a resume is an important factor in your job search. One question you may be asked in an interview is “What are your skills?” If you are not ready to answer this question you may be eliminated from the candidacy pool. An employer wants you to know what your skills are and how they will be utilized in their organization.  Check out the 1st Quarter newsletter for helpful hints!
• Winter 2007 - Avoid The Holiday Job Search Blues!  What is the secret to avoiding the Holiday Job Search Blues?  The answer is simple, stay busy!  It is going to take some extra effort during the holidays to be productive.  Why?  Because the outside world is too busy with the business of the holidays.  So, you've got to compensate by building extra activities into your routine.  So what extra activities can you build into your routine?  Check out the Winter 2007 newsletter to find out!
• Fall 2007 - Fall is a good time of year to start thinking of those New Year’s resolutions.  One of those resolutions may be the start of a new career.  Career exploration is an evolving process.  As with the changing times in our society from an industrial era to the technological era, there are many transitional phases throughout an individual’s lifespan.  Therefore, it is important for you to investigate your career options.  Check out the Fall 2007 newsletter for more career information and many other important and useful topics.
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