Attention Central Jersey Job Seekers!

JSSG is a great group for those located in or near Somerset County NJ.

The next Job Seekers Success Group will be held on Wednesday, November 2 from 7-9 pm at JFS.  The topic is “Financial Empowerment” presented by Anggy Agudelo, Community Relations Specialist, Magyar Bank.  Please let me know if you are planning on attending.

Elise Prezant

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties

150-A West High Street

Somerville, NJ 08876

908-725-7799 X108

908-725-0284-fax

Job Opportunities

I am looking for the following:

• Industrial Technician w/3+ years of low voltage and P&ID experience for a temp to perm role in Somerset County NJ.
• Part-time Teacher with Special Education experience and a flare for fine and/or performing arts for a private program in Chatham NJ.
• HR Assistant with at least 2 years experience in a midsize or larger law firm for a perm position in NYC.

Send resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Industrial Technician needed near Somerville NJ

Our client, a state of the art design and manufacturing facility requires an Industrial Technician with 3+ yrs. exp. on a temporary to permanent basis.  Must be able to read P&ID (piping and instrumentation diagrams), run low voltage circuits and be able to wire them to industrial machinery, perform troubleshooting and repairs as needed, and be able to understand issues that can arise in an industrial setting.  All candidates must be very hands-on with excellent communication skills.  First shift opportunity with occasional overtime. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Sales Territory Manager

Sales Territory Manager needed for Western U.S. and Mexico to represent a manufacturer of films and coating for the contract pharmaceuticals industry.  Prior exp. w/ PVC, poly-carbonates, coating for generic formulations etc. needed.  Home based position must be located in the above mentioned regions. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Defensive Job Search Methods

A candidate recently responded to my listing for a particular position.  It clearly identified me as representing a staffing firm.  The candidate's first comment was they don't like to deal with staffing firms because they are just collecting resumes.
Why on earth would you send your resume if you prefer not to deal with me?  By the way, I did advertise a really great position with a great client!  I do understand the individual's concerns and know that some companies do simply collect resumes but getting defensive right away sends a rather negative signal.
First impressions still mean a lot to an old school recruiter like myself and I have very deep memory! This impression also makes me wonder how the candidate will do on an interview with my client.  Please choose your words and attitude carefully while searching for a new job.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner needed in Chatham NJ

Permanent part-time opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who must be have a Master’s Degree from a program holding accreditation by either ACEN or CCNE. Candidates must also have board certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges and hold a current, valid, unrestricted State of NJ nursing license. Candidates absolutely must have experience with pediatric and adolescent aged students to work for our client’s counseling and learning center. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Driver's Seat

Today, I spoke with a potential candidate for a temporary customer service opportunity with one of my client companies.  The candidate's resume did not contain educational history.  My client requires a Bachelor's degree for this role so I asked if the candidate had earned one.  When they said no, I explained that it was a prerequisite to moving along with the application process.  The individual said my client was practicing discrimination and told me I should not represent them.

As a recruiter, it is my job to best fill the needs of my clients.  This is how I earn my living!  Of course, I always suggest alternatives such as two years of college couple with extra work experience, but that is not my decision to make. Please remember that the hiring company always sits firmly in the driver's seat!

Job Opportunities Across Greater Central Pennsylvania

UPS announced plans to hire more than 1,500 people to fill seasonal and permanent jobs in the Harrisburg area.

The world's largest package delivery company is in the process of hiring about 95,000 people nationwide as it gears up for a busy holiday shipping season. The seasonal and permanent jobs available in Harrisburg include part-time package handlers, drivers, and driver-helpers.

Package car driver jobs start at $18.75 per-hour and pay for package handlers and driver-helpers starts at $10.15 per-hour, UPS said in a prepared release.

UPS is hiring at the following facilities in the Harrisburg area:

• Harrisburg – 1821 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
• Lancaster – 1155 Enterprise Road, East Petersburg, PA 17520
• Middletown – 298 Airport Drive, Middletown, PA 17057
• Allentown – 2301 Highland Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020
• State College – 2731 Carolean Industrial Drive, State College, PA 16801
• Scranton – 5 Stauffer Industrial Park, Taylor PA 18517
• Wilkes Barre – 111 Armstrong Road, Pittston, PA 18640

More information and an online application are available at UPSjobs.com. Applicants must apply online.

Interested job seekers are encouraged to check UPS's jobs site often, as new positions will be added throughout the peak holiday season.