Boston Scientific Job Posting 11-20-08

Matieral Handler Shift 1:



Position: Material Handler I (15 positions)
Division: Endo-Surgery
Department: Materials
Location: Spencer
Supervisor/Manager: Debbie Taylor, Interim Material Handler Supervisor
Requisition #: 27575
Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)
Shift: 1st Shift
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
Band: (52)C

Purpose/Role Statement:
The Delivery Route Material Handler is responsible for physically delivering parts to production areas and collecting pull signals from kanban or requisition.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for verifying correctness of materials being replenished at each work station and supermarket location via delivery route.
2. Responsible for handling material in a manner to prevent damage, degradation, and in fitness for use.
3. Responsible for the continuous monitoring of work cells and the replenishment of parts to the work cells.
4. Responsible for sending reservation to warehouse via the kanban signal in SAP in coordination with the delivery frequency.
5. Responsible for developing and maintaining delivery route sequence.
6. Must Comply with requirements of ISO 14001 and BSC Environmental, Health and Safety standards and follow procedures and instructions related to these standards.
Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:
Must follow all applicable SOP’s and GOI’s related to the handling of materials. Must verify correctness of materials being replenished at each location.

Qualifications :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee will frequently be required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. SAP experience is preferred and good communication skills are a must. Must have the ability to quickly adapt and learn new skills. Demonstration of a solid work history and maintain a good attendance record. Must have H.S. diploma.

If you are interested in the above position: 1.) A requirement is to inform your current supervisor about your interest, 2.) apply on-line through HR connect at https://hrconnectbsc.cvgs.net by end of business on Friday, November 28, 2008. We will consider both internal and external candidates simultaneously.

Matieral Handler I Shift 2:

Position: Material Handler I (5 positions)
Division: Endo-Surgery
Department: Materials
Location: Spencer
Supervisor/Manager: Debbie Taylor, Interim Material Handler Supervisor
Requisition #: 27576
Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)
Shift: 2nd Shift
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
Band: (52)C

Purpose/Role Statement:
The Delivery Route Material Handler is responsible for physically delivering parts to production areas and collecting pull signals from kanban or requisition.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for verifying correctness of materials being replenished at each work station and supermarket location via delivery route.
2. Responsible for handling material in a manner to prevent damage, degradation, and in fitness for use.
3. Responsible for the continuous monitoring of work cells and the replenishment of parts to the work cells.
4. Responsible for sending reservation to warehouse via the kanban signal in SAP in coordination with the delivery frequency.
5. Responsible for developing and maintaining delivery route sequence.
6. Must Comply with requirements of ISO 14001 and BSC Environmental, Health and Safety standards and follow procedures and instructions related to these standards.
Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:
Must follow all applicable SOP’s and GOI’s related to the handling of materials. Must verify correctness of materials being replenished at each location.

Qualifications :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee will frequently be required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. SAP experience is preferred and good communication skills are a must. Must have the ability to quickly adapt and learn new skills. Demonstration of a solid work history and maintain a good attendance record. Must have H.S. diploma.

If you are interested in the above position: 1.) A requirement is to inform your current supervisor about your interest, 2.) apply on-line through HR connect at https://hrconnectbsc.cvgs.net by end of business on Friday, November 28, 2008. We will consider both internal and external candidates simultaneously.

Material Handler I Shift 3:

Position: Material Handler I (2 positions)
Division: Endo-Surgery
Department: Materials
Location: Spencer
Supervisor/Manager: Debbie Taylor, Interim Material Handler Supervisor
Requisition #: 27577
Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)
Shift: 3rd Shift
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
Band: (52)C

Purpose/Role Statement:
The Delivery Route Material Handler is responsible for physically delivering parts to production areas and collecting pull signals from kanban or requisition.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for verifying correctness of materials being replenished at each work station and supermarket location via delivery route.
2. Responsible for handling material in a manner to prevent damage, degradation, and in fitness for use.
3. Responsible for the continuous monitoring of work cells and the replenishment of parts to the work cells.
4. Responsible for sending reservation to warehouse via the kanban signal in SAP in coordination with the delivery frequency.
5. Responsible for developing and maintaining delivery route sequence.
6. Must Comply with requirements of ISO 14001 and BSC Environmental, Health and Safety standards and follow procedures and instructions related to these standards.
Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:
Must follow all applicable SOP’s and GOI’s related to the handling of materials. Must verify correctness of materials being replenished at each location.

Qualifications :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee will frequently be required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. SAP experience is preferred and good communication skills are a must. Must have the ability to quickly adapt and learn new skills. Demonstration of a solid work history and maintain a good attendance record. Must have H.S. diploma.

If you are interested in the above position: 1.) A requirement is to inform your current supervisor about your interest, 2.) apply on-line through HR connect at https://hrconnectbsc.cvgs.net by end of business on Friday, November 28, 2008. We will consider both internal and external candidates simultaneously.

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MilitaryOneSource JFSAP Consultant JOB AVAILABLE

Job Description:
A Military OneSource (MOS) specialist will be located in Indianapolis, IN, at each Joint Family Support Assistance Program (JFSAP) location and become a state/regional expert on the resources available in the communities where Service members and their families reside. MOS together with Military HOMEFRONT will develop an electronic web-based tool (e.g. chat room, bulletin board, etc) for each JFSAP and/or unit to link dispersed families to each other, within or across states.

The incumbent together with the other JFSAP consultants will create a "high-tech, high touch" web-enabled united community to connect military families with each other and with supportive resources 24/7.

The incumbent will travel throughout the state as appropriate to meet with families and unit family support staff to assess needs, form relationships with community resources, and provide or refer to services via a warm "hand-off."
To apply online, go to:
http://www1.recruitingcenter.net/clients/ceridian/publicjobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=26906&esid=az

Major Responsibilities:
* Build coalitions, coordinate with and connect Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard and Reserve families; Coordinate and plan service delivery under direction of the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Command (JFHQ) J-1 and the State Family Program Director (SFPD).
* Connect families with trained financial counselors who will provide personal and family financial management education.
Assist Service members and families with personal financial readiness, credit
* Increase awareness of Active Duty/Guard/Reserve members and families to existing family assistance services and resources, including MOS resources
* Inform leadership and service providers about the range of available programs and services, and how they may be accessed
* Integrate services and programs into a comprehensive delivery system that responds to the needs of members and families at all stages of the deployment cycle and provides:
* Serve as regional expert on resources available in communities where members and families reside
* Explore discounts for military families with community organizations and businesses
* Identify, catalog (hard copy and electronic) and market resources available to members and families;
* Prepare hard-copy and electronic marketing materials that describe available resources
* Work with MOS to build child care capability and provide resource and referral to meet the child care needs for full-day, part-day and respite care.
* Explore funding sources to "buy down" the cost of childcare
* Expand partnerships to bridge the gap between need and current program delivery
* Expand weekend, respite, and short-term programs and services
* Provide information about on-base MWR resources (fitness, sports and recreation; entertainment; lodging; exchange and commissaries); provide the same information about off-base community resources including those that offer discounts to military families.
* Establish working relationships with key contacts within your assigned region/state.
* Identify databases and information that needs to be developed to meet needs at the state and/or regional level, help identify and/or respond to concerns of participating states/regions and provide subject matter expertise.
* Obtain immediate information on crisis events from component or site POC to have the latest approved information for release to callers inquiring about local or national crisis response services.
* Send monthly report to main contact and schedule time to review contents. Each month provide a summary of the monthly highlights.
* Conduct an initial report review with every POC to be sure they understand how to read and pull information from the report.
Qualifications:
* 4-year college degree preferred or job related work experience.
* 5 years prior military experience as an Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve member, as a spouse of or civilian experience.
* Knowledge of armed services programs (military departments and family service type programs)
* Knowledge and experience in program marketing
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including an superior ability to brief senior officers and other key constituents
* 3 years project / program management experience preferred
* Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Flexibility and resiliency are key traits for the successful candidate
* A valid drivers license is required.
...Info
Point of Contact Information:
MAJ Cathleen Van Bree
Family Programs State Director
317 247 3300 4-5 Digit or Extensions: 85452
Email Address: Cathleen.Vanbree@us.army.mil

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Yellow Ribbon Support Staff Position Available

GAP Solutions, a growing, dynamic Technical Services company is dedicated to finding you the right position, and allowing you the room to succeed. Due to the volume of our business, we are constantly recruiting qualified applicants in all business areas. Our diverse client base ensures a wide variety of exciting opportunities for motivated, dedicated individuals. Come join GAP Solutions for a working partnership.

Job Description:

GAP Solutions is looking dedicated candidates to provide support to a Military Federal Services program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide Soldiers and Family Support services including direct day-to-day support to Soldiers and Family members and liaison with other support entities including Rear Detachments, Family Readiness Groups, Family Assistant Centers, and Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve representatives.
* Provide Soldiers and Family Support services including direct day-to-day support to Soldiers and Family members and liaison with other support entities including Rear Detachments, Family Readiness Groups, Family Assistant Centers, and Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve representatives.
* Provide guidance, assistance, and day-to-day support to the Army National Guard Soldiers and Families.
* Provide assistance in the development and implementation of the Command’s Soldier and Family wellbeing, and deployment cycle support. Maintains an up-to-date Family support, benefits, and readiness library (directives, policies, regulations and program materials).
* Coordinate all aspects of the Yellow Ribbon Program.
* Provide necessary assistance to units and/or individuals to ensure accomplishment of all SCS tasks during the appropriate phases of the deployment cycle.
* Assist the command leadership in providing all required briefings in each phase of the deployment cycle.
* Identify individuals requiring monitoring, follow-up or referral and coordinate with the appropriate internal points of contact to ensure necessary care/actions are provided/taken. Coordinate with state Family assistance centers for referral.
* Provide assistance to Rear Detachment Commanders in identifying and following through on Family programs issues, single returnee, R&R leave, emergency leave, and medical holds/issues. Identify potential Family issues awaiting returning Soldier, identify Family members who have experienced significant problems (financial, emotional and relational) during the deployment, and ensure RDCs are informed.
* Provide assistance to the command leadership in ensuring that tasks not accomplished in the redeployment stage in theater are completed and documented in the post-deployment stage.
* Develop a post-deployment reunion plan and assist the command leadership in providing reception activities, briefings, training, and spouse/Family education.
* Coordinate with the state Employer Support of Guard and Reserve point of contact on any employer issues relative to Soldiers and/or their Family members within the command. Provide information to command leadership and follow-up as required.
* Serve as the conduit for command information and coordination pertaining to Yellow Ribbon throughout the command. With command guidance, develops the Commander’s Reunion and Reintegration communication plan which includes a rigorous Family outreach program.

Qualifications

* Must demonstrate a working knowledge of military wellbeing programs, Yellow Ribbon (Reunion / Reintegration) programs, and the deployment support cycle requirements.
* Must possess broad based knowledge, experience, and skills in the areas of military personnel, human resources, and Family programs as well as understanding of the Army National Guard.

Contact Information

Please send MS Word formatted resumes to Trecia Greenstreet at tgreenstreet@gapsi.com

GAP Solutions offers many career opportunities including Administrative, Training, Human Resources, Information Management, and Technology services, as well as many others. The job that fits your life is waiting at GAP Solutions. Please visit our website at www.gapsi.com to view other available openings

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FORT KNOX JOB FAIR 2008

FORT KNOX JOB FAIR 2008

Wedneday, October 15, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fort Knox Leaders Club
1118 Chaffee Avenue,Fort Knox,KY


Numerous Employers with various positions!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Free Public Admission

Dress for Success and to Impress

Sponsored By:
Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)
Family Member Employment Service (FMWR/ACS)
Kentucky Office of Employment and Training (KOET)
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)


List of Employers that will be present:
Adecco
Aflac
Altec Industries
Amazon.com
American Rental Association
Aramark Services
AVERITT Express
BAE Systems
Bankers Life and Casualty
Bestaff Arcadia
Bowling Green Police Department
Bright Horizons
Camber Corporation
Cardinal Health
Cherokee Sheriffs Office
City of Bowling Green
CivilianJobs
Communicare
CSX
Devry
Eyak Technology, LLC
Federal Bureau of Prison
Fort Knox CPAC (NAF/AF)
General Dynamics Land Systems
GSI- Louisville
GSI- Shepherdsville
Helmets to Hardhats
HR Affiliates
Insight Communication
JB Hunt
Kentucky Data Link
Kentucky Troops and Spouses to Teachers
KY Transportation
Labor Finders of KY
Lear Siegler Services
Louisville Metro Police Department
Manpower
Metro Correction
Northup Grumman
Orion International
Randstad
Republic Conduit
Reynolds Aluminum
Roehl
SAIC
SEARS
Staff Management
State Farm
Systems 81 Consulting,LLC
TEK systems
The Logistics Company Inc.
Transportation Security Administration
Universal Technical Institute
UPS - Elizabethtown
UPS- Louisville
US Army Human Resource Command
Veteran Affairs – Louisville
Veteran Affairs - National
Westar A & DG
Wyotech
YTB Travel

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MILITARY CAREER FAIR OCTOBER 16

Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608

To prepare for the Fair:

1) Register as a job seeker at www.recruitmilitary.com.
2) Show up at the door with atleast a dozen resumes.

Career Fairs
The veteran career fairs enable employers to meet many highly-qualified job candidates in a single afternoon. You can begin your selection process with what is normally one of the final stages, a face-to-face meeting with the candidate. We present career fairs in cooperation with leading corporations, news media, industry associations, veterans organizations, and government agencies, in major military markets. We promote the events intensively to our database of veterans, e-mail flyers to transition counselors at military bases, and distribute announcements to print and broadcast media.

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Job Posting - Community Support Coordinator

Community Support Coordinator

Job Description & Duties: The Army Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC) requires the services of a Community Support Coordinator assigned to each State Family Assistance Center, or region to coordinate and assist Family member programs and policies that support the United States Army, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. Primary duties will include:
Program Integration: Provide direct support of the Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation; command Army Integrated Family Support Network (AIFSN); coordinate remote training sites for financial readiness, military culture, FRG training, etc.; participate in AC/RC training events to provide uniform AIFSN baseline services; coordinate Family Support with the services for all phases of the deployment cycle, to include pre mobilization, deployment, and redeployment; coordinate and integrate reunion and reintegration support among the components; integrate Family Program Services from all components in the state; integrate Community resources for Families geographically dispersed from Family support facilities.

Liaison: Update the information in the US map portal website; network with other CSCs and DOD Quality of Life Liaisons to ensure a framework exists to implement all aspects of the AIFSN, orchestrate state or county training for volunteers and staff; research and facilitate partnerships with community agencies; coordinate the state Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee (ISFAC); coordinate ISFAC meeting logistics; enhance ISFAC member recruitment; develop/update resource listings of available services and their location, to include military and civilian for inclusion in the resource guide/SMART book. Evaluation: Visit Family program site locations to ensure uniformity of delivery of services, assess needs, and provide guidance; participate in a weekly regional teleconference with all designated Community Support Coordinators within that region; assist in the collection and analysis of data from multiple sources and recurring reports to be sent to AIFSN for review; provide a monthly activity report to FMWRC, NGB, and USARC; mandatory participation in a weekly regional teleconference with assigned CSCs to share best practices; provide weekly and monthly reports to the COR and the Army FMWRC, NGB, and USARC representative detailing major projects and contacts made; ensure all component staff is aware of standard training materials, Op Ready, AFTB, Purple Box, etc, and that the staff are aware of how to order materials; participate informally and regularly between the component Family program representatives and the COR; and other duties assigned by the AIFSN Project Officer Duties will be performed on a full time basis encompassing surrounding communities within the designated region.
Extensive travel within the region may be required to accomplish goals and coordinate with military and community agencies as well as with other Family network coordinators. An actual 40 hour work week will be expected to meet the needs of the program.

Employee must be flexible to allow for attendance at weekend Academies and other scheduled events. The work week hours will be adjusted to meet these events.

Required Skills: Desired Qualifications: A four year Bachelors degree in human development, social work, education, sociology, psychology, or counseling is preferred; or a combination of education and work experience will be considered. Two years experience in working with community and government agencies is required. Two years military life experience may be considered. The individual must have a good understanding of automated skills to include MS word, Excel, Adobe, and Power Point. Experience in writing, and conducting public presentations is a must. If selected for this position, the individual will be required to attend Army Training Courses.

Desired Qualifications: A four year Bachelors degree in human development, social work, education, sociology, psychology, or counseling is preferred; or a combination of education and work experience will be considered. Two years experience in working with community and government agencies is required. Two years military life experience may be considered. The individual must have a good understanding of automated skills to include MS word, Excel, Adobe, and Power Point. Experience in writing, and conducting public presentations is a must. If selected for this position, the individual will be required to attend Army Training Courses.

Required Skills/Desired Qualifications: A four year Bachelors degree in human development, social work, education, sociology, psychology, or counseling is preferred; or a combination of education and work experience will be considered. Two years experience in working with community and government agencies is required. Two years military life experience may be considered.

The individual must have a good understanding of automated skills to include MS word, Excel, Adobe, and Power Point. Experience in writing, and conducting public presentations is a must. If selected for this position, the individual will be required to attend Army Training Courses.

Required Experience: Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years field experience.

Current or former members, Family members, civilian employees, or contractors of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Components will be given priority consideration

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Commissary On-Site Sale Needs Workers-122 FW-Ft. Wayne

122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, IN is having a Commissary On-Site Sale October 4, 2008 and the commissary needs help. The event is open to all military families & retirees with ID cards.


If you have more questions, please contact:
Connie Douthat
Wing Family Program Coordinator
3005 Ferguson Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46809-0122
WP: 260-478-3409
CP: 260-312-9980
email: connie.douthat@inftwa.ang.af.mil

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JOBS AVAILABLE

Commissary On-Site Sale. Needs You

Where - Camp Atterbury, IN
When - September 18-21, 2008
Who May Apply - Military Family Members
(Students must submit both resume & verification of current school enrollment such as transcripts or letter from guidance counselor.) Hours - 7am - 5pm How
- Submit a resume* & all pertinent documents to CLresumes@deca.mil, first cut-off September 8, 2008.

*Resume must state Camp Atterbury as the duty location and include personal information (telephone number & email address if available), work history and education.

Contact -CPT McGowen at 812-526-1690 for more information.

Salary - $ 9.24 per hour

Various Duties Such As - Greet customers, assist with carrying groceries, gather shopping carts, provide information on merchandise location, assist with cleaning spills, straighten and stack merchandise.

Jenny Tracy has the applicaitons you need to fill out, please see her for more information. jennifer.lynne.tracy@us.army.mil

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JOB POSTING: Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC)

Military Family Life Counselor, Indianapolis, IN (LCSW, LMFT, LPC or PsyD with unrestricted License) – 08002156

Description
Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the nation’s largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Health Net’s mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The company’s POS, HMO, insured PPO, behavioral health and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 7 million individuals. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the company’s Web site at www.healthnet.com

JOB SUMMARY:
The Counselor works as part of a mobile team to provide family services to military members and families who are geographically isolated from military installations. The Counselor is a licensed mental health professional and provides information, coaching, training, and education to military families and service members. The counselor provides on-site, mobile, telephonic and/or direct short-term, nonmedical, solution-focused counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups for situations resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances such as parenting, relationship conflicts, stress, personal loss, and deployments and reunions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Partners with and augments activities of Service Family Centers, Guard and Reserve programs (including Inter-Service Family Assistance Committees), unit family support staff officers, and other programs and services to build coalitions and connect Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard and Reserve families

-Identifies family needs

-Catalogues existing family programs and supports; determines how well those efforts are meeting family needs

-Identifies problems and/or gaps in service

-Determines methods to fill the gaps and enhance existing support systems’ efforts

-Plans and implements a comprehensive, integrated, mobile service delivery system

-Provides on-site, mobile, and/or telephonic non-medical problem solving counseling to families when other resources are not available and makes appropriate referrals and warm transfers to military and community resources according to the needs of families and service members

-Travels throughout the state as appropriate to meet with families and unit family support staff to assess needs and provide or arrange for counseling services

-Consults with and trains military commands and service providers as requested

-Sponsors and trains volunteers and family support professionals

-Builds coalitions, coordinates with and connects Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard and Reserve families. Coordinates and plans service delivery under direction of the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Command (JFHQ) J-1 and the State Family Program Director (SFPD).

-Develops and/or uses MHN-approved training and education programs and materials as well as researches and adopts current materials available through military and national civilian sources

-Travels on demand to provide services to families and/or support to Family Assistance Centers, Family Readiness Groups, Commanders, Child & Youth Mobilization Specialists, Family Readiness Assistants, State Benefit Advisors and Personnel Support Specialists

-Provides feedback on outreach efforts in support of families and service members

-Provides client tracking of services performed and referrals made using appropriate reporting system

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Master’s Degree

Certification/License:
Fully Licensed to practice in this State at the Master's or Doctorate level as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Family Therapist or Psychologist without restrictions or supervision

Experience:
Two years working with families in the areas of relationships, behavior management, coping skills, parenting skills/education, child development, separation, stress management, single parenting, step-parenting, family separation, reunion and reintegration, assessments and referrals Experience collaborating with social service agencies and systems to integrate resources, plan and deliver comprehensive services to people

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-Working knowledge of military lifestyle and issues that impact families

-Ability to develop and effective group presentations

-Ability to accurately assess needs and make referrals to appropriate
resources

-Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with individuals/families and with program representatives and officials

-Computer skills sufficient to create, maintain, and send reports

-Effective verbal and written communication skills

OR
Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience,
which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Health Net, Inc. supports a drug-free work environment and requires preemployment background and drug screening.

Health Net and its subsidiaries are an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/V/D.

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Licensed Virtual Assistant

Army Wife Talk Radio is proud to introduce you to Team Double-Click’s® Licensed Virtual Assistant program. This program is an option as you look for ways to support your husband and still be there for your family. It is also a great option for growing your own business and earn additional income.

Team Double-Click® launched their ground-breaking Licensed Virtual Assistant program on July 8th, and it is a 1st in the industry!

If you are looking to build your business underneath the umbrella of a reputable, well-known, highly regarded company and work in a home-based business check it out!

Learn more about Team Double-Click’s® Licensed Virtual Assistant program: http://www.teamdoubleclick.com/index.html.

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Market Yourself to Employers

From Milspose.com By: Joshua Hudson

When you are looking for employment, you are selling a product — yourself.
by

Looking for a job is a full-time business. Like business, you need to understand your product, your potential clients and have a strategy to get those clients to buy. So remember the story of “the man and his mule.”
A very poor farmer was forced to sell his five mules for $20 each. An entrepreneurial young man took out a loan and bought all the mules for $100. He then put a sign, “Pack animals – $100 each” outside his barn. He sold all five of them within the week.

The poor farmer, clearly upset that he hadn’t earned the same profits, asked, “How did you sell those mules for $100 each? They weren’t worth more than the $20 I sold them to you for.”

The young man looked the farmer squarely in the eye and told him, “I don’t sell mules. I sell pack animals.”

The young man understood his clients. He knew what they wanted and developed a plan how to sell it to them. He rebranded the mules into pack animals, which was the key phrase his clients would respond to.

The same branding is true for you as a military job seeker. As you sell yourself to corporate America, you have to rebrand your “military experience” not only into terms the hiring manager understands but into the terms that address what hiring managers need.

Effective advertising delivers a promise: shinier floors, more supple hair, or a better car. If that message fails to connect the value of the product to the needs of the consumer, then the product doesn’t sell. When you write a résumé, you are your own product. You need to demonstrate to hiring managers that you have what they want: relatable, transferable, and intangible skills that will add value to the company.

Look at every aspect of your résumé and make sure that all of it sells what is best about you. Ensure that your résumé has civilianized wording. Be positive that your move valuable skills are followed up by tangible results. Don’t let valuable military experience get lost in military translation.

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Health Net tops Most Military Spouse Friendly Employers

Health Net tops Most Military Spouse Friendly Employers list May 7, 2008

Ranked number one out of nearly 2,500 companies

Health Net tops the list of America's Most Military Spouse Friendly Employers, according to the June 2008 issue of Military Spouse magazine.

The second annual list is a "who's who" of large corporations that have made the greatest effort and have had the greatest success in hiring the spouses of military troops. Health Net ranked number one out of nearly 2,500 companies, each with an annual revenue exceeding $1 billion, considered for the honor.

"The selection was based on company policies for spouses who are married to a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including Guard and Reserve, as well as hiring policies and practices with respect to military spouses," says Sheila Riordan, manager, Staffing Consulting, Health Net, Inc.

"Many of these spouses learn about Health Net through the health services provided them through our HNFS TRICARE North contract," notes James Emanuel, manager, Staffing Consulting, Health Net, Inc. "What better potential associates than those who already are familiar with our services?"

"Companies have historically underutilized a talent pool of 1.1 million military spouses, largely because they have been viewed as a group that relocates often," says Babette Maxwell, co-founder and executive editor of Military Spouse. "But technology now enables employees to work remotely, reducing or eliminating the obstacles historically associated with frequent relocation."

Military Spouse general manager Rich McCormack adds, "Military spouses, 93 percent of whom are women, are educated, incredibly loyal and very hard-working. They are patriots who give 110 percent to companies that hire them."

Health Net also supports as well as recruits military spouses, having established a scholarship fund administered through National Military Family Association (NMFA) for deserving TRICARE North spouses who apply.
The scholarship reflects Health Net's desire to continue to find meaningful ways to serve and support military families.

"Veterans, retired service members and spouses of active duty service members make up an important part of Health Net," says Riordan.

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Operation RE/MAX

Operation REMAX

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Operation RE/MAX is an employment recruitment program, targeting military spouses, retirees, injured veterans and other ex-military personnel. Volunteer RE/MAX brokers agree to attend on-base job fairs, sponsor informative "recruiting events," provide personal mentoring and schedule training as needed. All of these activities are provided at no cost to military participants. The RE/MAX broker also provides information on possible employment in the real estate industry, to assist program participants in deciding upon a career path.

If interested in pursuing a real estate license, the broker can also provide detailed information on local licensing requirements. In many cases, classroom instruction for obtaining a real estate license can be paid for by GI Bill benefits or with new CAA funds.




http://www.military.com/OperationRemax/REMAX.htm

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Spring Job Fever--Clean Up with These 10 Fresh Careers

by Joe Taylor Jr.

Spring Fever--a disease whose symptoms include restlessness, longing, and the desire for liberation. Generally preceded by Cabin Fever. Frequently followed by a vacation and a tan. But why fritter away all that seasonal energy when you can channel it into dusting off your career goals? Honor the time, and you just might find the cure for your spring fever when you clean up in a brand new career.

Spring--Time to Enter the Professions

Medicine and Law aren't lofty career paths exclusive to a handful of hardy intellectuals. If you yearn to work in as a medical or legal professional, let your seasonal energy draw you down one of these career paths:

Cardiovascular Technologist
Specialists who can use cutting edge tools to help doctors fight heart and blood vessel ailments are in high demand. Completing the medical technology training required for this important role gives specialists the freedom to set their own schedules and to work for more than one health care provider. Medical assisting schools can help nurses and other health professionals qualify for jobs that can pay $42,000 or more per year.

Home Health Nurse
To help serve aging Americans who still live in their own homes, medical assisting schools now emphasize courses for home health nurses. Whether self-employed or agency-affiliated, home health nurses often enjoy flexible schedules that can accommodate family commitments. With hard work and client recommendations, successful home health nurses can earn part time incomes of $20,000 or more each year.

High-Tech Lawyer / Paralegal
Because a law degree alone no longer guarantees a prime partnership, many independent attorneys use cutting edge tools to market their practices and to conduct business. Courses from paralegal schools online help professionals without law degrees develop similar niches. Working remotely from home for multiple law office clients can net $43,000 or more per year for independent paralegals.

Spring--Time to Get Down to Business

Dress your restlessness up in a pin-striped suit, if your dreams have that Wall Street edge. With a will to help people make money and some spring career training, you can head for one of these hot business careers:

Small Business Financial Advisor
Trusted advisors help small companies manage debt, identify investments, and maximize profit. Most successful advisors earn an MBA in finance before taking on clients. Fortunately, completing a degree in finance online makes preparing for this new career easier. Many advisors who run their own practices earn over $66,000 each year.

Management Consultant
Because not every manager can complete a business degree program, management consultants have become essential to corporate success. Consultants, coaches, and advisors often offer tough love to challenged executives. Many online MBA degree programs now offer courses in consulting that help prepare students for a career that can pay over $46,000 per year.

Executive Business Assistant
Today's top business assistants offer hourly support to the highest bidders. Virtual assistants work from home, often applying skills from a degree in business administration to clients ranging from solo entrepreneurs to software startups. Earning a business degree online offers a solid start to this tech-oriented job that often pays more than $37,000 per year.

Spring--Time to Get with the Program(ming)

Networking / IT Specialist
For a professional with a degree in information technology, life in an office building or a data center no longer has to be the norm. Mobile networking advisors earn $60,000 or more per year to connect clients' homes and offices to the Internet. By earning an IT degree online, a networking hobbyist can gain the certifications necessary to launch a solo practice as a local networking expert.

Mobile Applications Developer
Developers who know how to think small can build big bank accounts. A software programming degree can sharpen talents and speed up the process of releasing popular, certified applications. Some mobile applications developers earn $65,000 or more per year writing code for clients or earning royalties on their own projects.

Spring--Time to Have Fun!

If your springtime itch is to quit the same old grind, then you're ready for the rebirth of your fun side. Who told you work couldn't be play? Whether you're an extrovert headed for the social swim or an introvert who prefers a virtual playground, here are two careers where fun pays off:

Hospitality Coordinator
Freelance event coordinators, wedding planners, and party throwers help everyone from couples to companies enjoy special occasions. Hospitality management training programs focus on real world challenges that build experience and confidence. Successful hospitality coordinators can earn $45,000 or more in fees and salaries each year.

Video Game Designer
Around the world, video game revenues have eclipsed the earnings from traditional entertainment media. Graduates of graphic design schools work closely with technicians and programmers on today's most popular form of entertainment. Specialized video game design college degree programs can build the skills necessary to earn $42,000 or more per year as a professional game developer.

Spring Fever Payoffs

Each of these top ten professions requires hard work and a dedication to ongoing career training. However, a blend of education, passion, and raw talent can help newcomers to each of these fields establish themselves in a short amount of time. Many of these careers allow new professionals to start part-time, making it even easier to transition from an existing employer into a stable, exciting career.

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