In a time when there are often more job seekers than jobs I am excited to have just listed jobs for a company in Tennessee.  The company is part of the largest custom roll forming group in the world. We have 11 affiliate companies in 10 countries around the globe, forming an alliance that allows them to leverage the world’s latest technologies, innovations, and benchmarking tools.

This great company knows that when their employees succeed so does the company. They are a family working together for the success of all, and that’s what keeps them one step ahead of the others in the industry.

They are hiring for many different careers at their Louisville location. They are looking for people with experience in skills such as Marketing, Technology, Operators and Management.

We have the following jobs listed on WiserWorker.com.

Group Leader Quality

Sales Engineer

Sales Business/Market Development

Sales Engineer

Utility Press Set

Laser Weld Operators

Good Luck!

Groundhog Day is upon us and so some it’s not great news…..6 more weeks of winter as the furry little guy did indeed see his shadow. For those of us that are living in the sunny southwest it’s not a bad prediction as we almost never see snow but for our friends out a east bound it’s certainly not great news as they have already seen more snow then they are accustomed to just this weekend Norfolk, VA received 1 foot of snow!  Holy cold is all I have to say. So snuggle up and grab a mug of joe because we have 6 more weeks of cold winter at least ahead of us!  

It’s often not easy, never something we choose to take on but I can guarantee you this: change is inevitable. When I look back at the last few years I ask myself why I have fought change. Personally I tend to resist change because of the ”if it’s not broken don’t fix” mentality so often in my mind things are just find that I often overlook a change even if it will improve the process.

So it’s with this in mind that I share with you my biggest change: To accept change and embrace it.  I admit I don’t look forward to change but I am accepting it with more of an open heart and more importantly open mind.  I share this because as an older worker you are bombarded with change specifically in the current job market. Over the last 5 years the recruitment process has taken a 360 degree turn that has probably left your head spinning and unsure how to obtain a job.

5 years ago if you wanted to work at Target you visited a local store and asked for an application, completed the application and waited for an interview. Now, the process can be completed from your very own home or at a computer terminal in a store. HOWEVER the process is far from simple in order to ensure that you shine the light of opportunity on you make sure that you complete the online interview in complete and follow the instructions to a T. Never and I repeat NEVER leave blank spaces, fill out complete past employment history. AND I hope you are paying close attention:  this is important: don’t limit yourself by placing boundaries on the shift you are looking to be hired for, hiring managers what people flexibility!

So while we didn’t ask for change in the workplace we got it, and it’s our job to adapt to it. Keep your minds open and learn all the skills you will need and WiserWorker.com is here to help you obtain them.

Good Luck!

Little has been in the new over the last few days other than the tragedy that took place In Haiti on Tuesday. You might not know but the people of Haiti are in desperate need to urgent help, prior to the epic earthquake the island mainly consisted of poorly crafted structures that stood no chance of an earthquake that hit 7 on the Richter scale. To give you some perspective last week there was a earthquake in Northern California that ranked 6.5 on the Richter scale however you didn’t see near the loss of humanity or the sheer volume of destruction because our building standards are far superior. I have pulled together some ways that you can help from the comfort of your home.

How to YOU can help!

They need urgent medical attention, food and shelter.

American Airlines is sending doctors and nurses to Haiti for Free; if you are interested please call 212-697-9767

American Red Cross: They are in DIRE need of blood or it’s simple to help by Send a $10 Donation by Texting ‘Haiti’ to 90999 You can also make a donation by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or click on the Donate Now button.

Americares Your gift to the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund will help with our lifesaving response to this deadly disaster.

Catholic Relief Services Catholic Relief Services staff in Haiti is responding immediately to the earthquake that rocked Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.

Habitat for Humanity is addressing shelter solutions for low-income families affected

Meds and Foods for Kids dedicated to saving the lives of Haiti’s malnourished children and other nutritionally vulnerable people.

These are just a FEW of the fine agencies that are stepping forward to help these people in their hour of need. Take a moment and be thankful for what you have and if you in the position to help I encourage you to reach out to those in need.

2010 as started with or without me, I have been off line sharing the joys of the season with family but I missed you all out there in WiserWorker.com land.  Along with enjoying the family over the holidays I’ve kept busy getting WiserWorker.com ready for 2010.  We have lots of exciting events and tools that will keep you primed and ready to get a new job.  

As always I have positive news to report: According to Help Wanted Online 2009 hiring ended on a positive note, rising 255,000 in December. More importantly the number of employers who placed now “hiring ads” online also rose. This is GREAT news indicating that yes folks there are companies that are hiring.

So dust off your resume and shake out the cobwebs from our holiday brains and let’s get reengaged in the search for a new job.  The best place to start is online with wiserworker.com dedicated to older workers.  

So while we are 6 days into the new year we still have time to catch the excitement and find a new career and still have time left over to enjoy all that life has to offer.

Have you even wondered what type of foot print you are leaving?  What will your children and grandchildren remember about you?  Will they remember what achievements you made; will it be the memories of holidays past they will fondly retell to their loved ones when you are no longer there?   Truth be told it isn’t the grand gestures, nor is it the gifts I have been given, the money that was spent on me that I look back on and fondly call my most cherished memories.

Indeed the small everyday achievements that I call memorable.  They are what the ordinary person wouldn’t take a second look at but they are mine and they make me smile. 

These instances are the small stuff; when I surprised my family with a trip home they weren’t expecting. It’s the look on a friends face when they get a card from me when they least expect.  It’s the feeling I get when I greet a complete stranger with “Hi” and they look like I made their day.

These everyday small “things” are my proof that I have made a difference. So next time you get an opportunity to drop in on someone’s world and make an imprint take that opportunity.  You never know your imprint might be the biggest impact some people ever see. We live in a world that easily allows us to pass by and not take a moment to breathe and enjoy each other.

Take the smallest treasures and remember them.

Sometimes there’s things better left unsaid and yes that applies to your resume: keep it short, relevant and to the point. With the most important message being RELEVANT!

Remember to get to the point when developing your achievements and ask yourself what of our skills and ambitions will benefit any future position that you might hold and list those achievements.  Don’t get bogged down with your past job descriptions because those rarely have any spark and you need SPARK to catch the recruiting managers attention.   

Make your objective statement that’s meaningful to you it’s easy to pluck a dressed up paragraph that means very little to anyone but looks great on a resume. Create a statement that catches the reader’s attention and accurately describes you and what you can do for a company. Make an impression and make it loud and it will stick.

There is something to be said short and sweet; when you send your resume to a hiring manager make sure that it’s concise.  The message on who you are, what you have done, what your skills are and how you can benefit a company should be conveyed in one page.  No longer than one page is usually too much information.

It’s easy to over inform and offer too much information and often what happens is that information isn’t what you want to convey. It’s hard enough to find a job don’t create obstacles with your resume.

On Saturday, December 12^th, Wreaths Across America will be laying wreaths at over 400 locations as a way to pay tribute to our fallen veterans.

This program was started by Morrill Worcester of Worcester Wreath in 1992 after his company had 5,000 leftover wreaths. With the help of Maine Senator, Olympia Snowe, the extra wreaths were placed in Arlington National Cemetery in a section that did not get many visitors.  This act of kindness went largely unnoticed until 2005, when a photo of the wreaths covered in snow made its way to the internet.  The popularity of that photo spurred people to want to do the same thing at their local cemeteries.  From that, Wreaths Across America was born.

Mr. Barry Pottle, president of Pottle’s Transportation, was involved in the project last year.  According to him “I was never in the service.  It was a way to give back to our country”. He was so moved by his experience last year that this year he is bringing his wife along on the 7 day trip from Harrington, ME to Arlington National Cemetery.

It is these simple acts of kindness that can make a difference in the lives of others.

That’s right take care of your old people because they spent years taking care of YOU. The US government reported last week that one in seven Americans struggled to get enough food to eat. Beyond that; the number of seniors who sought help from food pantries last year increased by 81%.  More alarming is the number of seniors who don’t eat the right types of food or enough food. In Oklahoma; the regional food bank provides help to those many consider the most vulnerable in their state – their senior citizens.

When asked how the Senior Feeding program helped Oklahoma senior citizens this year, seniors responded:

• “It helps me from going hungry.”
• “It helps a lot since it comes at the end of the month when I am out of food. I appreciate the help.”
• “It made the difference between eating every day of the month and having to skip meals, or eating as little as a hot dog for the entire day.”

I’m sure you are just as alarmed as I was by this information. Like you I have parent’s, grandparent’s, aunties, uncles and well people who I just care for and you can be sure I am going to check in and make sure they are getting what they need when they need it. There are services out there for people who need it and they should take advantage of it.  There are lots of volunteer opportunities for those that want to help those that are hungry at www.serve.org

Don’t let your people become a part of a nasty statistic or worse yet don’t learn there is a problem when it’s too late.

Take care of Your People.

You know I consider myself pretty lucky because I have a job I truly love, and I know that this is a true blessing.  However I there must be people out there that like myself have carved their niche in the working word and have found the job that it their perfect fit. The rare cool jobs are out there, just today I found a company (Fetch!) that compensate people to hang out with man’s best friend the dog.  Their job description include to walking dogs, play and care for cats and other small pets in their homes during the day or overnight while their owners are away. Sounds pretty cool right?

So that got me thinking?  What other cool, unique jobs are out there? Or what’s your dream job? 

We want to hear from YOU! You can Twitter, Email, LinkedIn your most unique job to us or comment to the blog today!