Find Work Anytime: TAX Relief Edition

It’s that time a year again, when everyone wipes the sweat from their forehead.  Some with a sigh of relief that their taxes are filed, others wondering if they are going to get audited, the rest out of panic if they can complete it in time or get granted an extension!  Regardless of the category you fall  into, this time of year can cause even the calmest individuals to lose their cool.

Wherever, you may be take a deep sigh and be thankful that tax day is over and it only comes once a year!  Now that the big day has passed we can focus our attention on what our future may hold.  Perhaps, a new job making more money?

If you would like an idea of the types of jobs to look at, check out this week’s Find Work Anytime positions, and thousands of other positions for military affiliated applicants can be found at our Job Seeker’s page.  The first three opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Openings with MSCCN”. The remaining jobs can be found by clicking on “Search for Job Openings with JobCentral National Labor Exchange”.

1. Convergys Home Agent Program, Customer Service, Anywhere, 60733BR
2. Loss Prevention Specialist, Edmond, OK, 64382BR
3. Center Customer Service Associate, Seattle, WA, 64356BR
4. Outside Sales, Unit Parts Exchange (West Haven, CT)
5. Temporary CNC Operator, Capewell Components Co., LLC (Cromwell, CT)
6. Welder/Fabricator, Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. (Niagara Falls, NY)
7. Billing Specialist, RPCN (Rochester, NY)
8. Cook/Dietary Aide – Various Per Diem shifts – New Britain, Kindred Health (New Britain, CT)
9. Dietary Aide – Various shifts – New Britain, CT, Kindred Health (New Britain, CT)
10. Store manager – Fairfield, CT, Starbucks Coffee Company (Fairfield, CT)
11. Store manager – Norwalk, CT, Starbucks Coffee Company (Norwalk, CT)
12. 12.  Mgr-Customer Service Center, Suburban Propane LP – SLP (Uncasville, CT)
13. Case Manager, RN – Full Time – Kindred DeLima, Kindred Health (Henderson, NV)

Weekly Words of Inspiration

Deb’s Dish on Work Life
“If you constantly begrudge the success of others – you’ll never enjoy the company of great minds”
. . . Deb Kloeppel, CEO, MSCCN

Read Deb’s latest articles at www.msccn.org

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Find Work Wednesday – Starting Over Edition (Stepping Stone Careers)

We recently changed cable providers.  This was my husband’s idea as, I suspect, he was tired of listening to me complain about how expensive our other provider was getting.  So, he signed us up for one of those “first customer introductory rates.” So far, I am not a fan.  While I was painfully aware of our previous provider’s inadequacies, at least, they were familiar inadequacies.  I had made friends with the remote control, memorized how to find my favorite channels and could, for the most part, find my way around the menu selections.   Now, I have to start all over again.

The reality of starting over hasn’t been completely unfamiliar to me in the last few years. Like so many, I lost my job a few years ago – a casualty of the economy and corporate politics at the upper echelons at the company I worked for 10 years.  The thought of having to start over in a new career or with a new company can be daunting.  In truth, it can be paralyzing.  We can become so overwhelmed with the “where do I begin” emotions of starting over that we don’t move forward at all.  It can be an intimidating thing when that ladder of success slips out from under you and you have to start climbing back up from the bottom again.

But, starting over also gives us the opportunity to reinvent ourselves…to wipe the slate clean and to ask that proverbial question, “What do I want to be when I grow up?”  And, not just ask that question, but begin moving towards that goal whether that means
volunteering, going back to school or starting in an entry level position in a new career.

This week’s Find Work Wednesday focuses on our partnership with Convergys and their work from home program and call center programs.   Convergys offers entry level or call center opportunities, supporting many fortune 500 companies in a customer service, light sales or technical support in a “work from home” format or at various call centers located across the country.

While it’s not for everyone, a work from home option is a great opportunity for military spouses or anyone looking for the stability of a full time job but the flexibility of a career that can be boxed up and moved to various duty stations or based around the needs of a family at home.  The time and money saved on a daily commute, meals out and work wardrobe can be used for more important things in life.

The flexibility of working from home also means less interruption or hiccups in career advancement that often comes with frequent moves.  Your seniority, training and expertise moves with you.  Just because you may start in an “entry-level position”, that doesn’t mean you have to stay there.  Not only does Convergys allow employees the option of working in the comfort of their own home, they also offer opportunities for career advancement within Convergys and possibly beyond.

If you have this special niche and want to take on a real challenge check out this week’s Find Work Wednesday position and thousands of other position for military affiliated applicants can be found at our Job Seeker’s page.  The first five opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Opening with MSCCN”. The remaining jobs can be found by clicking on “Search for Job Openings with JobCentral National Labor Exchange”.

 

1. CenterCustomer Service Assoc, FedEx,  Kansas City, MO 52685BR
2. Center Customer Service Assoc, Denver, CO 52681BR
3. Center Specialist, Chapel Hill, NC 52679BR
4. Center Customer Service Coord, West Jordan, UT 52674BR
5. Sales Customer Service Spec, San Diego, CA 52613BR
6. Sales and Servie Rep II, Convergys, Valdosta, GA
7. Manager, Operations-Call Center, Convergys, Denver, CO
8. Cust Serv & Problem Res Rep I, Jacksonville, NC
9. Insurance Sales Representative, Wichita, KS
10. Cust Service & Sales Reps Now Hiring $10.00/hr, Chattanooga, TN

Find Work Wednesday: Back to Earth Edition

You might have read that a satellite recently fell from space.  I did hear NASA was going to cut back on the space program, but letting satellites and space stations fall uncontrollably to earth is a little extreme.  I was wondering if NASA is still hiring and do you have to be a rocket scientist to work there.

Like many kids I dreamed of being an astronaut and what earth would look like from a tiny medal capsule in space.  I remember the day when everyone gathered in 6^th grade common room to watch as a teacher was allowed to travel up to space as part of the crew.  I also remember the collective gasps and the dead silence watching the shuttle explode. I remember that the teachers quickly turned off the television and ushered us back to our rooms in confusion.

Today, we have sophisticated technology once only dreamed of.  So when all of the outrage occurred over the satellite falling and no one being able to predict where, I thought back to the classroom so long ago.  How soon we forget how far our technology has come in the last 25 years! Where will we be in the next 25 years, maybe you will be part of the next breakthrough!

All of this week’s Find Work Wednesday positions and thousands of other positions for military spouses can be found at our Job Seeker’s page. The first four opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Openings with MSCCN”. The remaining jobs can be found by clicking on “JobCentral National Labor Exchange”.

1. Opportunities for Disabled, Aerospace, Nationwide, 51892BR
2. Intelligence Specialist, Aerospace, Huntsville, AL, 51891BR
3. Director of Flight, Aerospace, Kern County, CA, 51890BR
4. Aerospace Engineer, Aerospace, Santa Clara County, CA 51889BR
5. Student Career Experience, Aerospace, Hampton, VA 51888BR
6. Technical Project Manager, Aerospace, Hampton, VA 51887BR
7. Proposal Manager BAE      Systems (Sterling     Heights, MI)
8. Director, Proposal Operations BAE      Systems (Sterling     Heights, MI)
9. Mechanical Engineering Intern- Junior Raytheon (Plano, TX)
10. Systems Test – Systems Engineer I Raytheon (Tucson, AZ)
11. Mechanical Engineering Intern-Sophomore Raytheon (Plano, TX)
12. Mgr I Manufacturing Engrg Raytheon (Dallas, TX)
13. Sr. Program Manager Raytheon (Aurora, CO)
14. Sr. Program Manager Raytheon (Aurora, CO)
15. Sr. Program Manager Raytheon (Garland, TX)
16. Sr. Program Manager Raytheon (Garland, TX)

Find Work Wednesday – the Anarchy Edition

Ahh, yes.  The time has come again.  The smells, sight and sounds are all around you.  No, I’m not talking about spiced cider, pumpkins, turning leaves, crisp fall days, or squirrels scurrying to gather nuts for the winter.

It’s the smell of the blood, sweat and tears of candidates in the throes of political ambition, competition, and desperation; the rustle of elected officials and their minions, scurrying through the hallowed halls of government, seeking political favor, casting blame and gathering ammunition to squash their competition.  Podiums across America are being dusted off and polished up, along with the images and reputations of many government leaders, to bear witness to a candidate’s credentials as he or she attempts to convince us why they should represent the voice of the people. Republican, Democrat, Independent, liberal, conservative, Green Party, Tea Party or any party in between, the start of the political and election season is underway.

As Americans gear up for another brutal (as much as we may wish it otherwise) election season, it is time once again to don the waders as we navigate our way through the political quagmire of campaign  speeches, political promises, baby kissing, lobbyists, fundraising, and lengthy debates.  I have caught up on all my old Army Wives episodes, cleared out my DVR, and am ready to fast forward my way through the next 14 months of political ads.

Whatever your political party of choice, there seems to be little doubt that come November 2012, the path to Washington D.C . (and let’s not forget our local legislators) promises to be littered with the unmet political aspirations, hopes and dreams of many a political career. As an act of public service, we felt that, for this edition of Find Work Wednesday, we would focus our attention on career opportunities for our politicians who may find themselves out of a job come November 2012.  We are making no predictions as to the future election turnout. But, if American sentiment is the same next year as it is today, we anticipate numerous politicians hitting the want ads.  Competition for jobs can be fierce, and, as we job seekers know, it’s never too early to get a head start.

All of this week’s Find Work Wednesday positions and thousands of other positions for military spouses, Veterans, and Military-affiliated applicants can be found at our Job Seeker’s page. The first nine opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Openings with MSCCN”. The remaining jobs can be found by clicking on “Search for Job Openings with JobCentral National Labor Exchange.”

1. Group X Instructor, 24 Hour Fitness, Los   Angeles, CA 51621BR
2. Group X Instructor, 24 Hour Fitness, Colorado Springs 51622BR
3. Personal Trainer I, 24 Hour Fitness, Phoenix,  AZ 51623BR
4. Personal Trainer I, 24 Hour Fitness, Fort Worth,  TX 51624BR
5. Project Assoc. Art Director, ESPN, Inc, Bristol,  CT 51625BR
6. Talent Producer, ESPN, Inc, Bristol,  CT 51626BR
7. Assistant Store Manager, Game Stop, Oceanside,  CA 51627BR
8. Assistant Store Manager, Game Stop, Fayetteville, NC 51628BR
9. Starbucks, Store Manager, locations nationwide 51394BR
10.  VP Government Relations, Rolls Royce (Reston, VA)
11. Executive Support Administrator-Vice Chair – TAS – New York Ernst & Young (New York, NY)
12. Associate Director, MidEast Initiative DePaul University (USA)
13. Government Affairs Associate GeoEye (USA)
14. Communications Manager (Contractor) The Pew Charitable Trusts (Washington, DC)
15. Solyndra, Fremont, CA

Find Work Wednesday: The Bilingual Edition

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? ¿Habla usted español?  Parlez-vous français?  Parli italiano?  هل تتكلم العربية؟ Puhutko suomea?  Говорите ли вы русский язык?

Most of us who have grown up in the United States public school systems have been exposed to a foreign language or two before we graduate.  Even my preschooler has been exposed to limited Spanish phrases thanks to Dora, Diego and Handy Manny. But, for most of us who have not been raised in a bilingual family, we often lose or do not retain the languages that we are not regularly exposed to. But the ability to speak two or more languages definitely has its advantages to a job seeker.  Bilingual, trilingual or multilingual speakers are, ever increasingly, in high demand with employers across the
country.

We live in a global economy and a job seeker who can conduct business in a second language (or more) can definitely have an advantage over a monolingual speaker.  I work at a call center in Grand Rapids, MI.  (Not
especially known as an epicenter for cultural diversity.)  Our company, however, is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.  We conduct
business with hoteliers and customers on 6 out of 7 continents.  (I don’t know of any hotels in Antarctica, but then again, I haven’t tried to visit!)

At any given time, we can be conducting business in as many as 30 languages from our office in Grand Rapids, MI. What a diverse, interesting, and unique office environment!  Keep in mind some employers will even reimburse for the programs to help you learn a new language.  So how far are you willing to go to get a pay raise or new job, would you learn a new language?

All of this week’s Find Work Wednesday positions and thousands of other positions for military spouses, military service members, and Veterans can be found at our Job Seeker’s page.  Opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Openings with MSCCN” and searching for the reference number. Additional jobs can be found by clicking on “Search for Job Openings with the JobCentral National Labor exchange”.

Spanish

Bilingual Relay Associate, AT&T, Augusta, GA 51381BR

Bilingual Back Office Medical Assistant, Concentra, Houston,  TX 51383BR

At Work-Paramedic/PRN, Concentra Ft Lauderdale, FL 51384BR

Product Developer I, Nike, Portland, OR 51385BR

Part Time Data Collections Interviewer, Convergys, Erlanger, KY 51387BR

Bilingual Customer Service Rep, Convergys, Jacksonville,  FL 51389BR

Mandarin

Bilingual Store Manager, AT&T, Flushing, NY 51382BR

French

Part Time Data Collections Interviewer, Convergys, Erlanger,  KY 53188BR

German

Bilingual German Customer Service Resolution Rep, Convergys, Orem, UT 51386BR

JobCentral National Labor Exchange Positions:

California Community – Sales & Service Specialist – Full-time – Atascadero Banking Center – Atascadero, CA Bank of America Corp. (Atascadero, CA)

Bilingual Mandarin Sales Representative – Alhambra, CA Liberty mutual (Alhambra, CA)

Call Center Representative-Bilingual NCO (Dublin, OH)

Patient Advocacy Liaison NCO (Birmingham, AL)

Find Work Wednesday: Teacher’s Salute Edition

Did you hear that?  Listen close.  That was the sound of millions of children climbing the steps of a million busses to go to a million schools across the country.  That other sound you heard – the groans of a million kids heading back into the fray mixed with the sound of a million moms sighing with relief as their little darlings start another year of school, along with the sprinkle of a few tears.

This week’s Find Work Wednesday edition is to honor of the millions of men and women educators who we entrust with the hearts and minds of our future.  Since the school year has already started the ideal job may be elusive for a little while; there are many viable career options out there for men and women who know how to teach.  We also recognize there are many educators out there who have struggled in today’s economy with school cutbacks, hiring freezes and job loss.  However, educators bring some unique talents to the corporate world — understanding the tenants and principles of education; the ability to teach a skill is a valuable commodity in the business world – one that not everyone possesses.

We, as parents, send our kids into classrooms and impart on teachers and educator the task of teaching, leading, inspiring, challenging and caring for our children.  We salute all educators who meet this monumental mission with determination and triumph.  So if you are still looking, consider sharing your special talent with some of the companies below, they would be honored to have you!

All of this week’s Find Work Wednesday positions and thousands of other positions for military spouses can be found at our Job Seeker’s page. The first fifteen opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Openings with MSCCN”. The remaining jobs can be found by clicking on “Search for Job Openings with the National Labor Exchange”.

1.  Military Base Site Coordinator, K-12, EF Warren AFB-Cheyenne, WY 50930BR
2. Teacher-F/T Social Studies-Virtual, K-12, Statewide, OH 50929BR
3. Advisor, K-12, Statewide, OH   50928BR
4. Office Administrator, K-12, New Orleans, LA 50927BR
5. Foreign Language, K-12, All States   50926BR
6. Virtual Math Teacher HS, K-12, Grand Rapids, MI  50925BR
7. Site Coordinator, K-12, Midwest City, OK (Tinker AFB)   50924BR
8. Teacher HS Virtual, K-12, Lawrence, KS    50923BR
9. Teacher 7-12 Virtual, K-12, Bloomsburg, PA 50922BR
10. Head of School, K-12, New Orleans, LA 50920BR
11. Teacher-P/T Spanish, K-12, Statewide, ID 50938BR
12. Records Dept. Analyst, K-12, Atlanta, CA   50933BR
13. Teacher-P/T French, K-12, Statewide, ID 50937BR
14. Trainer, Ft. Lewis, Washington, 50499BR
15. Sr. Military Science Instructor, ROTC, Bowling Green, KY, 50038BR
16. Staff Research Assoc I #12828, University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
17. After-School Staff, Melmark New England (Andover, MA)
18. Curriculum Development / IEP Coordinator, Melmark New England (Andover, MA)
19. Job Coach, Trinity Health & Employment Services, LLC (Bridgeport, CT)
20. Geometry Tutor, American Tutoring.com (Redwood City, CA)
21. Network Systems Expert, American Tutoring.com (Hillsboro, OR)
22. History Tutor, American Tutoring.com (Harrisburg, PA)
23. Chemistry Tutor, American Tutoring.com (Piedmont, CA)
24. College Chemistry Tutor, American Tutoring.com (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
25. AP Calculus BC Tutor, American Tutoring.com (Fremont, CA)
26. Writing Tutor, American Tutoring.com (Champaign, IL)
27. Admissions Reader, #12833, University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
28. Sr. Scoring Director/Chief Reader, Pearson (Malta, NY)
29. Marketing/Social Media Coordinator (PT), Hillcrest Family Services (Dubuque, IA)

*Note- here is a helpful resource if you are considering teaching virtually! National Standards for Online Teaching:

http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/NACOL%20Standards%20Quality%20Online%20Teaching.pdf

 

Find Work Wednesday: Looking for a Dynamic Career?

 

Employers and search engines frequently use the word “dynamic” in referring to their company, the  jobs they offer and the type of employees they want to hire.  In fact, to a seasoned job hunter, we can often become immune to that word, skimming passed it without really considering what that word offers to a job description or a resume.

The definition of “dynamic” means, essentially, something that is marked by continually and productive activity or change, the driving or energizing force involved in a process of change, the ability to get things going and get things done — which, maybe, is why so many companies use the word in describing their company and available jobs.   Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?

The thing with being dynamic – either as a company, as a job seeker or as a career – is that we can find that, or be that, in virtually every aspect of our lives and in every job we do.  A dynamic career is one that moves forward , that evolves, that innovates , that exacts change – whether that change is social, political, technological, procedural or simply moving the mission and goals of a company forward.

This week’s Find Work Wednesday focuses on General Dynamics and careers that focus on being a change agent in the workplace.  General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. They are the force behind many of the technologies and equipment that keep our spouses safe on the front lines.  And, if ever there was a reason to be
“dynamic,” I can’t think of a better one that that.

All of this week’s Find Work Wednesday positions and thousands of other positions for military affiliated applicants can be found at our Job Seeker’s page. The first five opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Openings with MSCCN”. The remaining jobs can be found by clicking on “Search for Job Openings with National Labor Exchange”.

1. Director, Marketing, General Dynamics, San Diego, CA, 50492BR
2. Trainer, General Dynamics, Fort Drum, NY, 50503BR
3. Military Science Instructor, General Dynamics, Indianapolis, IA, 50062BR
4. Senior Human Factors Engineer, General Dynamics, Detroit, MI, 50017BR
5. Administrator Supply Chain Operations, General Dynamics, Boston, MA, 49334BR
6. Proposal Coordinator, Altegrity (Falls Church, VA)
7. RequirementsSpecialist, Dynamics Research Corporation (Chantilly, VA)
8. FederalVideo Motion Graphic Specialist, AVI-SPL, Inc. (Midland, MI)    
9. Organizational Change Workforce Consultant, Accenture (Washington, Dc, DC)
10. Talent& Leadership Effectiveness Strategy and Consulting Senior Manager, Allstate (USA)

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Networking – What Is It and How to make It Work for YOU!

Register today at: www.MSCCN.info

Date: August 24, 2011

Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m EASTERN

(Please pay attention to your time zone – 10 a.m. PST, 11 a.m. MST, 12 p.m. CST)

Where: Online – You will receive login details after you’ve registered.

Networking involves making connections and maintaining relationships with people who support you throughout each phase of your career.  Your network of contacts may help you choose the right career, find rewarding opportunities, develop your skills and achieve your goals.

80% of jobs today are attained through some form of networking.  Join us for this virtual interactive workshop and learn how to make networking work for you!

Find Work Wednesday: You Can Do What, Where?

Traditionally when we think of working in an industry, we think of only the primary jobs involved with the specific industry.  In the banking industry for example,  you think of bank tellers, loan officers, stock brokers, financial advisors; you get the picture, right?  But in each industry you need a host of additional support to help that organization run, in banking you need IT to
keep the online banking system running smoothly.  So this week’s focus will be jobs not traditionally associated with that industry.

The purpose of this week’s find work Wednesday is to challenge job seekers to think outside of the box.  Sometimes when we want a specific position we only look in that industry and when it isn’t available we give up.  What if that position was available  somewhere else?  What if it just took a little extra research?  Would you feel like you gave up on your dream job to soon?

All of this week’s Find Work Wednesday positions and thousands of other positions for military spouses can
be found at our Job Seeker’s page. The first four opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Openings with MSCCN”. The remaining jobs can be found by clicking on “Search for Job Openings with JobCentral National Labor
Exchange (NLX)”.

Search for Openings with MSCCN:

1. Integration Systems Architect, Pentagon Federal Credit Union, Virginia (49706BR)
2. Information      Security Analyst, Pentagon Federal Credit Union, Virginia (49707BR)
3. Research  Associate, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, California  (49708BR)
4. Intermediate Data Warehouse Developer, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Virginia (49709BR)

Search for Openings with NLX:

1. Associate I – Environmental Services, Suburban  Hospital (Bethesda, MD)
2. Patient Access Applications Trainer, Greater Baltimore Medical Center (Towson, MD)
3. Teacher’s Assistant, Samaritan Hospital (Baltimore, MD)
4. Teacher – Day Care, Samaritan Hospital (Baltimore, MD)
5. Distribution Clerk, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (Bel Air, MD)
6. Maintenance Mechanic, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (Bel Air, MD)