PRESQUE ISLE — Fall hiring is ramping up around Maine as businesses prepare for end-of-year and the holiday season, providing an opportune time for job seekers looking for work. The Department of Labor’s network of 12 CareerCenters will be sponsoring or participating in several career fairs. Hundreds of employers will be hiring for both permanent and seasonal positions.
“This is a perfect opportunity for those who are looking for a new job as we head into autumn,” said Gov. Paul R. LePage. “As our unemployment rate drops, more and more employers are looking to hire. Learn what careers area businesses have to offer at these job fairs.”
Job seekers who need to update their resume or practice their interviewing skills should contact a CareerCenter for free help. To find more information about job fairs across the state or to locate the closest CareerCenter and information about job training programs, visit the CareerCenter website, www.mainecareercenter.com.
“Job fair season gives job seekers an opportunity to meet face-to-face with companies in need of talented people,”said Labor Commissioner Jeanne S. Paquette. “No-cost workshops on resume writing and interviewing at the CareerCenters help attendees be ready.”
Businesses interested in participating in these events and other free hiring services the department provides, such as Maine’s Job Bank, should contact their local CareerCenter.
Locally, the Presque Isle-area fair will be held on Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location has yet to be determined.
CareerCenters offer a variety of workshops and services to help people find employment or upgrade skills. Each center provides several public-access computer workstations with Microsoft Office software, resume writing and cover letter software, Internet access and O’Net software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.
Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
