FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 29, 2022

**CareerCenter December Hiring Events and Services**

MAINE - Are you a job seeker and not sure what the next step in your career is, or an employer looking to expand your workforce? The Maine Department of Labor's CareerCenters, together with their partners, offer many services to help people find employment or upgrade skills, and help employers find qualified workers.

**JOB SEEKERS**

Workshops and Training - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/workshops.shtml" target="_blank">Full List of Workshops and Training

**Virtual Workshop: Laid off? Learn about programs to get you back to work!**

December 16, 2022 from 11 a.m.noon

Have you been impacted by business closures, reduced hours, or seasonal lay offs? Are you tired of bouncing between seasonal jobs and want to find more stability? Do you need assistance navigating the next steps towards a job or career? Join us to learn more about how we can help you with employment, training and various support services to eligible applicants to meet your employment goals.

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laid-off-learn-about-programs-to-get-you-back-to-work-tickets-427335511017?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

**Virtual Statewide Workshop: Preparing For Your Virtual Interview**

Monthly 2nd and 4th Fridays from 910:30 a.m.

You receive a call from a hiring manager asking to schedule an interview - then you find out it's virtual. Today, the majority of interviews conducted are with the use of real-time video using technology such as Zoom and Teams.

This 90-minute virtual workshop offered by the Maine CareerCenters covers tips and strategies for succeeding with your virtual interview, connecting virtually, preparing for your virtual environment, and give you an opportunity to practice mock interviewing through the use of virtual breakout sessions.

Prerequisite for this workshop: A current Maine JobLink account. If you need assistance with creating a Maine JobLink account, please contact [email protected].

Pre-Registration is required:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preparing-for-your-virtual-interview-tickets-141368130885

If after attending a session you would like more assistance with your interview skills, contact us at [email protected] or call to make a scheduled appointment at 207-623-7981.

Hiring Events - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/hiringevents/" target="_blank">Full list of Hiring Events

To explore additional opportunities and meet with employers, visit one of our upcoming hiring events:

- December 1, 2022 Virtual Virtual Hiring Event: Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=8666157

- December 5, 2022 Wilton Hiring Event: Career Resource Fair - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9397475

- December 5, 2022 Bangor Hiring Event: Living Innovations - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9612226

- December 6, 2022 Lewiston Hiring Event: Lewiston CareerCenter - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9499376

- December 7, 2022 Portland Hiring Event: Portland CareerCenter 1st Wednesday Hiring Event - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9555140

- December 7, 2022 Brunswick Hiring Event: Southern Midcoast CareerCenter - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9612234

- December 20, 2022 Bangor Hiring Event: Community Health and Counseling Services - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=8837202

**EMPLOYERS**

Are you interested in exhibiting for no-cost at a CareerCenter job fair? Contact the Employer Services Representative at your local https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/locations/index.shtml" target="_blank">CareerCenter. Federal requirements state that employers must have their jobs listed with the state's labor exchange system--https://joblink.maine.gov/" target="_blank">Maine JobLink.

Some job fairs may be third-party events where the CareerCenter is a sponsor and not the host. These may require a fee to exhibit. We encourage you to connect with the coordinator of the event for questions.

**Helping Businesses to Recruit and Train Employees**

- https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/employers/index.shtml" target="_blank">Find out about our online resources

- https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/workshops.shtml" target="_blank">More information or register for workshops

**Contact Us**

Services are available virtually via the CareerCenter hotline:

- 207-623-7981 | 888-457-8883 | TTY users call Maine Relay 711

- https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/" target="_blank">LiveChat

- email: [email protected]

If youd prefer to access services and information in-person at one of our CareerCenters, call the CareerCenter hotline to schedule an appointment or visit the https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/locations/" target="_blank">CareerCenter location website to see when staff are on-site near you.

Each of the centers across the state provides public computers with internet access, Microsoft Office, resume/cover letter writing software, and https://www.onetonline.org/" target="_blank">O*Net software for personal skills assessment. Employers can list their open positions on Maine JobLink and use our online system which matches jobs with candidates. All CareerCenter services are provided at no charge to employers and job seekers. Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service in all Department of Labor programs.