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FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS - CANADA (Dec 2011)
We are still seeking Food Counter Attendants for new positions in Canada.
Period: Early March - October 2012 Hours: 40-44 hours per week Salary: $12.00 per hour Housing: $60.00 per week approximately
The position is at an amusement park and requires travelling to different locations. Candidate must have great customer and food service experience. We are also seeking Food Counter Attendants with a valid drivers’ license to drive a small truck/trailer.
Employer pays airfare. There will be a fee payable to an Immigration Consultant for preparation of application forms in order to apply for a Work permit.
If you are interested in having your resume submitted, please contact us right away at ejamjobs@gmail.com. Also, let us know if you have a valid driver’s license to drive a small truck/trailer. Registration and Interviews are being arranged for December 21st or 22nd in Ocho Rios.
1. "I responded to a job posting and nothing happened, I never heard the outcome, is this a waste of time”
2. “I followed up with E-JAM and never received a response, what's going on?”
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We thank the many applicants that responded to the various jobs advertised on our website over the past few months. We sincerely regret that due to the large amount of resumes received, we have not been able to respond personally to all applicants. Despite that, we can assure you that we do review all resumes received; some are contacted within a short time; others passed on to our clients; or categorized to review for future openings.
In most cases, if you applied for a job and have not been contacted, that means we have selected an applicant who is the most qualified for the position.
One major problem that sets us back is reviewing and handling resumes of applicants that respond to jobs that they are NOT qualified for; (read - Not Qualified For A Job? Don’t Apply).
Here are some things you can do to improve your chances of getting your resume noticed and to receive a response.
Follow specific instructions as to how to apply to the job that is advertised. Your resume is a marketing piece; it is supposed to answer an advertisement. If an ad says "I want to buy a Mustang!", you would not respond by sending a picture of a minivan. But that is in essence what many people do.
The resume needs to be restructured to meet the needs of every employer that receives it. If they are advertising for a "Sales Manager" then that is the positioning statement you put as the Job Title; or in the Subject Line of the email. A hiring manager is more likely to read the resume that says "Sales Manager" than the one that says "seeking employment with a progressive, growth oriented company."
Add a professional headshot photograph to your profile – your headshot is an important part of your online personal brand; it gives credibility to your content. A good example of a professional headshot photograph is a passport photograph with a smile added.
E-JAM appreciates the time you invested in your application and encourage you to apply for posted and advertised positions, for which you qualify. Please read the blog articles mentioned, they will assist you in getting your resumes noticed and receiving responses to your job application.
1. FOREMAN with 10 Years Experience - one needed for each of the following category: Framing, Roofing, Siding, Drywall, Flooring, Stucco, Painting, Landscaping & Masonry (Block Work).
2. SPECIALTY FINISHERS - 10 Years Experience - 5 Concrete Flat Work and 5 Framing/Carpenters.
3. GENERAL LABOR - 2-5 Years Experience in the following areas: Framing, Roofing, Siding, Plumbing, Electrical, Drywall, Flooring, Stucco, Painting, Home Finishing, Landscaping, Masonry (Block Work) & HVAC.
Please upload your resume on our website www.employmentjamaica.com and enter the word CONSTRUCTION as your resume title. If you are sending an email, please place CONSTRUCTION in the subject line and email ejamjobs@gmail.com.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCED AS STATED ABOVE. ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR RESUME, IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED, WE WILL SEND YOU FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION.
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Apply Early with E-JAM and Pay a Lower Program Fee - A Savings of US$110.00
$990.00 - Paid in full before 12/31/2011
$1,100.00 - Paid in full between 1/1/2012 - 3/15/12
More reasons to apply early... JA$500.00 Savings on Registration Fee JA$2,500 reduced to JA$2,000.00 if paid before 11/25/2011
Even more Savings... Recommend your friends and get US$10.00 off your Program Fee for each referral. There is no cash value for referrals; the money you accumulate is used against your program fee.
How to Get Noticed by Employers on Major Job Boards
Written by Laila Clark-Salaam
When using major job boards and resume posting sites, you may find yourself frustrated by the lack of responses. If you posted your resume and haven't received any hits in a couple of weeks, there are some things you can do to improve your odds of getting noticed by employers. Even online job searches should be an active process. So be prepared to get involved.
1. Set aside at least an hour (or two for a new profile) to improve and update your resume-posting profile. All job boards have a questionnaire process that you click through, when you first sign up. If you want your profile to be effective, you have to put a lot of effort into preparing it so a potential employer will find you when it is searching for applicants with certain keywords and phrases. If you have already posted your profile, go through the initial steps again, bearing this advice in mind. If you are posting for the first time, make sure you use this information to your advantage.
2. Know where your resume files are and have copies prepared in two formats. The first should be a text-only, or ASCII, format that you can copy and paste into the appropriate text box on the website. The second should be an MS Word version. This is due to the fact that many job boards allow you to upload a formatted copy of your resume so that they can easily print and read or forward it. Most of the sites say you can upload a "Word" copy.
3. When you fill out the required information in the questionnaire, be thorough. When they ask for a job description, don't just give them a repeat of what's in your resume. Using a solid list of keywords and key phrases, give them a brief overview of your duties and then tell them about your accomplishments and special projects you worked on. Use things that you didn't include on your resume, but you feel are important.
4. Take your time going through the lists of skills. Don't leave anything out. Even if you only have a little bit of experience or only have training, click on the skill and say that you're a beginner or only have one year of experience.
5. Remember that keywords are the only way that an employer can find you. If the keywords and key phrases they're looking for are not included in the language of your profile, employers won't find you. Use those keywords in as many places as you can, while making sure they are used in the natural language of your profile. If you see a particular job posting that you want to apply for and the language they use is not in any of your profile writings, make changes. Add the keywords in natural places or exchange them with others, where they'll fit appropriately.
6. Update and save your profile at least every 30 days, although every 14 days is better. Resume-posting databases use timestamps to return profile search data to hiring professionals. The more recent your updates were, and the better your keywords match, the closer your profile will be to the top of the list.
7. Search for and apply to job postings. The more active you are in contacting potential employers, the more likely you are to get a response. Remember, you are competing with millions of others. Odds are that your resume won't be seen by an employer unless or until you express an interest in a position by applying for the job. Also, the more active you are on a job site is a direct correlation with your ranking in the database.
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