Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Find a Job in Frederick Maryland

I started this blog with the idea that I'd make it into an online magazine about living in and working in Frederick Maryland. My day job is I run a Frederick Maryland internet advertising agency. Sadly that part of my professional blogging career has left little time for this endeavor.

I ran a help wanted ad online and hired 2 journalism students as interns, both of them ended up being buried by their classroom workload and didn't have time to write very much. I"m running another help wanted ad very soon.

This will be one of the last posts using Blogger.com as a blogging platform, I'm moving to a wordpress hosted blogging solution as Blogger has too many limitations for what I want to do with this online magazine.

80% of my subscribers came here to find a job, employment issues it seems is the main reason you all want to read what I have to offer so I'm republishing the most current Frederick Maryland Job Opportunities I can find. I'm told some of you are having a hard time viewing the posted jobs (blogger.com limitation again?) So for you here is a link to Jobs in Frederick Maryland

Frederick Maryland Health Care Job Openings Posted by Indeed.com

Coding Specialist

Frederick Memorial Hospital - Frederick, MD

- Certification is required REQUIRES: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or AHIMA certified...
From Frederick Memorial Healthcare System - 7 hours ago - save job - block - email - more...

Administrative Assistant II

Frederick Memorial Hospital - Frederick, MD

- High school diploma or equivalent is required - Computer proficiency required - Customer service skills are required REQUIRES: High school diploma or...
From Frederick Memorial Healthcare System - 7 hours ago - save job - block - email - more...

Unit Secretary

Frederick Memorial Hospital - Frederick, MD

- Experience is preferred REQUIRES: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous clerical experience in health care preferred. Great customer service/phone...
From Frederick Memorial Healthcare System - 7 hours ago - save job - block - email - more...

Lab Support Assistant

Frederick Memorial Hospital - Frederick, MD

- High school diploma or equivalent is required - Experience is preferred Shifts include 5am-1:30pm, 4am-12:30pm and 8am-4:30pm, w/ rotating holidays and...
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Radiology Support Assistant

FMH Satellite Location - Frederick - Frederick, MD

- High school diploma or equivalent is required - Certification is preferred - Customer service skills are required - Experience is preferred REQUIRES...
From Frederick Memorial Healthcare System - 7 hours ago - save job - block - email - more...

Customer Service Representative I

First United Bank and Trust - Frederick, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR: Customer Service Representative I THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Title: Head Teller Basic Qualifications Education/Training: A...
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Lead EHS Assistant

Frederick Memorial Hospital - Frederick, MD

- Experience is preferred - Supervisory experience is preferred REQUIRES: Experience in environmental services and/or housekeeping and hospital experience...
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Mental Health Assistant/Unit Secretary

Frederick Memorial Hospital - Frederick, MD

- Certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing - Experience is preferred REQUIRES: Current Nursing Assistant with license from the MBON and CPR...
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Pre Access Representative

FMH Satellite Location - Frederick - Frederick, MD

- High school diploma or equivalent is required - 1-2 years experience is required - Customer service skills are required - Experience is preferred NOTICE...
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Patient Access Clerk - Registration

Frederick Memorial Hospital - Frederick, MD

- High school diploma or equivalent is required - Customer service skills are required NOTICE: You must complete assessment testing following the completion...
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Don't forget that there is a Western Maryland Craigslist Helpwanted too
If you just go to Craigslist.com you'll get Washington DC ads as a default, you have to Google this ( craigslist western maryland ) to find the Western Maryland specific offerings.

Every other post (give or take) I list the most current job opportunities listed at Frederick County Workforce

For more information about any of the jobs listed below, including how to apply, please register or login as a job seeker with the Maryland Workforce Exchange at www.mwejobs.com and enter the corresponding job order (MD) number.
Biomedical Engineers
Frederick, Maryland
Serves as the principal action officer for maintenance related acquisition support, fielding, and sustainment of Medical Laboratory equipment, Patient Monitoring Systems, and Digital imaging/ radiographic equipment. Determines associated support items of equipment; supply support and provisioning requirements; training requirements; manages special operations fielding support; and monitors sustainment support. Serves as project manager on various special projects for medical equipment systems; will participate in the development of specifications for medical equipment systems and maintenance regulatory policies.
Salary: Competitive
Qualifications: Five years experience. Some project manager and report management experience.
To Apply: Visit www.mwejobs.com for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0507638.

Subsystem RF Design Engineer
Frederick, Maryland
a recognized leader in the design and manufacturing of precision microwave components for the wireless telecommunication is looking for an EXPERIENCED individual. Responsible for performing and developing tasks and acts as a project engineer on one or more projects. Ensures departmental and inter-departmental checks for drawing specifications and supports departments of the company.
Salary: Competitive
Qualifications: Degree in ME or EE preferred. Minimum 8 years experience in design and project engineering experience. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
To Apply: Visit www.mwejobs.com for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0687566.

Branch Manager
Frederick, Maryland
An established Frederick County banking institution is looking for a Branch Manager. Responsibilities include the following: Manage the overall performance of a branch office, including service quality, sales, operations, lending, business development activities, and profitability. Cross sell products and services; refer clients to sales personnel in other business lines. Other duties as assigned
Salary: Minimum $22/hr.
Qualifications: Minimum three years experience.
To Apply: Visit www.mwejobs.com for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0183739.

Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator
Frederick, Maryland
A Frederick County Community organization is looking for a professional and motivated individual. You will be the Coordinator providing leadership and professional expertise in the planning and implementation of all aspects of the community's marketing and advertising program. Manage the visitor center, all community events and functions and will work with the corporate office staff and other members of the local community to plan high quality events and functions to educate and excite visitors and guests to choose our community.
Salary: Minimum $40K
Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years experience. Marketing, Public Relations, and Customer Services skills a plus.
To Apply: Please visit www.mwejobs.com for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0552162.

Coder
Frederick, Maryland
Local healthcare facility is looking for a professional to perform Health Information Management. Must be willing to commit to completing required training within 24 months of initial employment date.
Salary: Competitive.
Qualifications: Basic coding skills and computer proficiency.
To Apply: Visit www.mwejobs.com for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0741804

Photography Section:
I like to feature photographers from Frederick Maryland here, and I'd like to learn to be a better photographer as well. I don't have a current Frederick Maryland Photographer to feature this issue but I did find something you don't see every day to photograph:

I was getting gas and my ex wife (we wont go into why I was spending time with my ex) spotted a couple preying mantis on top of a gas pump on Rt 40 at the base of the mountain.

Issue #66
Life in Frederick Maryland

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Walkersville Lightning Strike Causes Condo Fire

Walkersville Condo Fire

On July 23, the Glade Towne condominiums was struck by lightning causing a fire in the upper levels of the three-story building 500 in Chapel Ct. Smoke from the fire could be seen miles away as over 12 fire trucks from Frederick County rushed to the scene shortly before 10 pm.

By the time help arrived most of the residents were already outside, although firefighters did have to evacuate some people that were still in the building. It took almost 2 hours for them to put the fire out, and at that time lighting was the suspected cause of the fire but not confirmed.
Luckily no one was injured but the roof, attic, and middle floor were considerably destroyed. Many residents’ belongings were burnt severely as others were able to come back and retrieve their unharmed ashy possessions.

According to the Gazette; Ridge Cramer, president of Glade Towne's board of directors, estimated the building damage at around $1.2 million, and he expects it to take several months to repair the all of the damage to the middle units. All of the tenants were forced to relocate temporarily as the building is being repaired.

Some friends of mine from high school, Tera and Justin Baker were living in one of the condos affected by the fire and when they got displaced from their home they are staying a local Frederick waiting to find out when they will be able to come back to their home.

This fire was the first in the history of the Glade Towne condominiums which were built nearly 20 years ago. The buildings were constructed using concrete and brick with minimal lumber along with fire walls dividing each section. Knowing these condominiums were built to withstand fire and damage is a relief considering all of the Glade Towne condos could have easily burnt to the ground if built differently.

by Virgina Bullock

In the Spotlight Maryland and Virginia County Fairs
There's something special about a good old-fashioned county fair. The counties of Maryland and Virginia that surround Washington, DC each host a summer fair, complete with carnival rides, live animal shows, musical entertainment, arts and craft exhibits, and lots of food....read more

In National Economic News:

U.S. economy's service sector contracts in July

U.S. factory orders rise in June

Buy These 4 Items Before the Economy Improves
Good news! The U.S. economy is on the mend -- kind of. According to the latest report from the Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernake the economy will not decline any further. However, don't jump for joy just yet. A better economy means formerly cheap big-ticket items -- such as cars, electronics, even houses -- will start to become more expensive again....More

1 hour ago - washingtonpost.com

2 nuclear-powered Russian attack submarines have been patrolling in international waters off the East Coast for several days, in activity reminiscent of the Cold War, defense officials said Tuesday

Issue #65

Life in Frederick Maryland

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Twitter Can Help Your Job Search

Twitter Your Way to a Better Job

If you're not using LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to advance your career, you're losing out to competitors who are. Here's how to take advantage of each service's best features - and avoid their pitfalls.

Things you will need:

An updated resume. Have this handy so you can transfer relevant information to different social-media sites quickly.
A digital photo of yourself. Get a good head shot of yourself showing you at your professional best to use in your profiles.
Your e-mail contact list. Once you join a network, you’ll want to quickly send invitations to connect to your professional contacts. In many cases, this can be done automatically using tools on each site.

If you aren’t using social-media sites to tap into career and business opportunities in today’s tough economy, you should be. A survey released in January by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that more than one-third of all Americans now have profiles on social-networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, up from just 8 percent in 2005. And it’s not primarily kids, either: The average LinkedIn user is 40 years old; most Twitter users are now 35 and older; and people from 35 to 54 now represent the biggest group of users on Facebook. “You get access to people via LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter that you can’t get in other ways,” says Sharon Rich, founder of outplacement consulting and coaching firm Leadership Incorporated. “I think it’s mandatory to be on there.”

Social-media sites can become a time suck, so you’ll need to limit the time you invest in them each week. But done right, social networking is a powerful way to build your professional reputation, find out about job opportunities, and keep abreast of the latest news and gossip in your industry.

Build a Powerhouse Profile on LinkedIn

LinkedIn’s business-only focus makes the site popular with successful professionals (so far, the site has 43 million members in more than 200 countries), so it’s the best place to start your social-media push. LinkedIn’s large amount of traffic also means that your profile there is likely to be the first thing that potential employers and clients see when they google your name, so it’s important to invest some time in building a strong profile. “Why not tell the story your way?” says Randy Hain, managing partner of Bell Oaks Executive Search in Atlanta. Hain knows firsthand the value of a good profile: He recently signed a client (who will do an estimated $100,000 to $200,000 worth of new business this year) when the client searched for Hain’s LinkedIn profile after reading an article he wrote in a trade publication.

Checklist

How to Shape Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn

Seek out recommendations from past bosses, key clients, colleagues, and direct reports to create a 360-degree picture of your strengths. Tell them that you’ll be happy to do the same for them.
Instead of a generic job title at the top of your profile, such as “Owner of John Doe and Associates,” use a short description of valuable credentials that you can quantify, such as “20-year veteran of $100 million in high-tech mergers,” advises Chris Muccio, author of the book 42 Rules for 24-Hour Success on LinkedIn.
Fill out the “Interests” section with pursuits, such as charitable projects, that reinforce your value to potential employers and clients.
For consistency and branding, use a good head shot of yourself as your photo, and use the same photo on other social networks, advises Megan Hendricks, director, employer relations at the College of Business at the University of South Florida.
Opt for a free vanity address for your profile that uses your full name, such as linkedin.com/in/janedoe, so colleagues can find your profile easily.

To read the rest of this article, especially the Twitter How To and the Facebook How To click here

This Weeks Hot Jobs

For more information about any of the jobs listed below, including how to apply, please register or login as a job seeker with the Maryland Workforce Exchange at www.mwejobs.com and enter the corresponding job order (MD) number.

Extension Director

Frederick, Maryland

Directs/manages overall operations of the designated extension sites with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations and membership administration. Successful candidate will have: strong communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff. Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems. Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management. Skills in fund-raising events. Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.
Salary: $29,000.00 per year.
Qualifications: Four year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. Five years work experience in a Boys and Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.

To Apply: Visit www.mwejobs.com for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0682534. Employer will be conducting on-site recruiting at the BEC on August 5, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Administrative Support
Frederick, Maryland
Immediate evening opportunities are currently available for Administrative Support positions. Duties will include document research, data entry and account set-up.

Salary: $12.00 per hour.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree. Must have mortgage experience, computer skills and strong attention to detail.

To Apply: Visit www.mwejobs.com for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0133078. Call for instant consideration! 301-663-0130 or email cover letter and resume to: Frederick3@SparksHR.com.

Director of Operations

Frederick, Maryland

Local company is seeking a Director of Operations to develop and communicate the organization's vision. Model and implement corporate mission and motivate District Managers, Franchise Business Consultants and franchise owner/operators toward achieving area and company goals and objectives. Utilize team building and leadership skills to develop a team relationship between company and franchisees. Successfully promote and enforce company policies, procedures, ideals and concepts.
Salary: $90,000.00 per year.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and/or and ten or more years progressive managerial experience in the hospitality/restaurant industry.
To Apply: Visit www.mwejobs.com for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD1071784.

Operations Processor

Frederick, Maryland

Looking for highly motivated, energetic individuals to work as Operations Processors for one of our top Mortgage Clients. Applicants must have strong computer skills and good communication skills. Duties may include: receiving and reviewing incoming work, contacting appropriate resources as needed; entering transaction into PC, verifying accuracy; balancing general ledger accounts; resolving customer issues using multiple resources and records; preparing, editing, distributing, and/or correcting specialized and/or complex documents. Candidate could be required to work mandatory overtime.
Salary: $13.00 per hour.

potential. Health benefits offered.
Qualifications: High School Diploma with two years Customer Service Representative experience.
To Apply: Visit www.mwejobs.com for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0398252.

Driver/Messenger - Armored Car

Clarksburg, Maryland
A fast-paced and growing armored car company is looking for Full-time and Part-time Driver/Messengers for their Clarksburg, Maryland facility. The selected employees are responsible for the transport of coin, currency, and other valuables. Issues and receives receipts of confirmation from customers to verity transfer of valuables. Heavy lifting required (50+ lbs), CDL a plus but not required. Training will be provided. The qualified candidate must be eligible to obtain a firearms permit and CDL Class B within six months of date of hire. All positions are armed. Great benefits package.
Salary: Competitive Salary.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree, or four years industry related experience. Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver license. Extensive pre-employment background checks, physical exam and other testing required. EOE Drug Free Workplace.
To Apply: Visit www.mwejobs.com for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0952490. Employer will be conducting on-site recruiting at the BEC on August 7, from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Issue #64

Life in Frederick Maryland

Monday, July 27, 2009

Frederick Incinerator Drama on TV

Frederick Public Cable Show

Recent Frederick Maryland Employment Listings Below

Twice now I was surfing on cable and caught a community discussion or a debate on the Frederick County Government Website. Both times it was actually interesting and I learned things about this really great county we live in.

In both occasions there was spirited debate, I saw our aldermen in action. The first time was not a public discussion (save the cable TV cameras). Apparently the Volunteer Fire Men wanted more of a say in how the manpower they bring to the table is being used. I heard on spokesman for the Volunteers ask for recognition of all the (as yet unknown to me) resources they provide.

The County (broad term I know, it looked to me like it was aldermen, alderwomen, a Fire Department person or two and a Frederick County Lawyer) replied that it didn't seem like an unreasonable request. One County Fire Department guy said they liked it when there was one person to deal with on the volunteer side of requests. It was unclear if there was one person speaking for the volunteers... then it got testy!

Not quite Jerry Springer, but contentious enough to grab my attention. One volunteer guy asked to be considered equals.

That brought out a louder response from a County big whig (I'm sorry I don't know their names yet) He replied:

YOUR NOT EQUAL, I know you pay for a lot but we put up $40,000,000

really?

I didn't know either one of those facts (and I'm glad I stumbled onto this station).

That's how much Frederick County puts into the Fire and Rescue Budget?

wow.... and I found the second part more interesting:

The Volunteers pay for their own vehicles (these are NOT cheap vehicles, they're easily a quarter million dollars a pop)

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The second time I tuned in (OK, I didn't go looking on purpose, the history channel had something boring on and I'd seen it already) was a community discussion on the proposed incinerator.

Lots of people spoke up against the incinerator. One guy was eloquent, eloquent enough to grab my attention, an elder women replied that his grasp of the facts was not up to date. He claimed Montgomery County's incinerator is operating at 80% and she said that Montgomery County is telling her that's not the case. The guy said he got his facts from the Internet... Ooops.

The one thing that stood out for me was an older Frederick County representative, again I don't know who is an alderman and who isn't (I'm coming to this interest in local politics rather late in life, but I'm catching up)... the main guy said he heard lots of people say they do not want the damn thing but not one of them had any suggestions as what to do with the left over waste.

And I didn't know this either: Even if you recycle, Even if you recycle a lot, even if you dig the landfill up and reuse (bio fuel? methane collection) you are still going to have crap left over.

And no one wants to talk about what to do with that.

Frederick Maryland Landfill Hauling Contractor

Right now we're trucking the waste out of the county.

Maryland Sen. Alexander X. Mooney said Monday he is willing to support amendments to the bill he introduced Friday to limit where counties could operate and build incinerators.

Source: The Frederick Gazette

Maryland General Assembly Website

... Are you wondering if there is an easy way to find out what's going on in Annapolis during this legislative session? If your connected to the Internet, the General Assembly is just a mouse click away! The Maryland General Assembly Website has access to all pending legislation as well as past legislation, committee meeting schedules, the names and addresses of all state Delegates and Senators, as well as web links to other Maryland Government Sites. The address ishttp://mlis.state.md.us, or you can log on to the Government Affairs section of the MAR website (www.mdrealtor.org) to find the General Assembly Website and other important information sources.

July 2009 Help Wanted Ads for Frederick Maryland

Financial Management Analyst - newTransportation Security Administration - Frederick County, MD

originates all budget requirements in CEFMS (Corps of Engineers Financial ManagementSystem). **RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS MAY BE AUTHORIZED... DEFENSE...$60,989 - $79,280 a year
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Frederick, MD

MANAGEMENT About the Job PROPERTY MANAGEMENT... Residential Property Manager... Property Manager with 3+ years residential property management...
From Monster - 2 days ago - save job - block - email - more...

Store Management

Bed Bath & Beyond - Hagerstown, MD +2 locations

and a comprehensive benefits package. Job Requirements Must have retail managementexperience as an Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, or District...
From Bed Bath & Beyond - 4 days ago - save job - block - email - more...

Logistics Management

TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES INT'L CO - Frederick, MD

Industries Management Consulting Services Government and Military Computer/IT Services Job Type Full Time Employee Logistics Management About the...
From Monster - 3 days ago - save job - block - email - more...

Inventory Management Specialist

Technology Associates International Corporation - Frederick, MD

systems; business and management consulting services... Summary: This position will provide Inventory Management Services, which includes a variety of tasks and...
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Issue #63

Life in Frederick Maryland

Publisher David Bruce Jr

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Frederick Hiring Improving - Summer Internships too

Unskilled Workers Finding Temp Work

One economic indicator that you're not very likely to see is the number of (relatively) unskilled workers actually finding day work at Labor Ready in downtown City of Frederick. Yesterday everybody that showed up for temporary work (who got there early enough) went out the door to a job that day. Temporary work is usually the realm of the homeless but I found it extremely useful more than once to finance my job search (made enough to put gas in my car and buy cigarettes)

Because my blog traffic stats show that most of my readers came here in hopes of finding a job I'm posting recent job openings for Frederick Maryland:

Administrative Assistant - Finance
Frederick, Maryland
Professional, dependable, trustworthy and career-minded Administrative Assistant is needed for a small financial securities and investment company in Frederick. Candidates who have a proven record of working in a fast paced office environment, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word experience, filing, solid work history and strong business etiquette skills are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $12.00 per hour.
Qualifications: Requires high level of professionalism, integrity and ability to maintain absolute confidentiality due to nature of the work.
To Apply: Visit http://www.mwejobs.com/ for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0491963.

Medical Job Openings in Frederick Maryland

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Biodefense Medical Intelligence
Leading Technology Company - Frederick, MD

The Bio-defense Medical Intelligence Analyst is responsible for specific portions of projects/programs as assigned and provides solutions to an assortment of...

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more Health Care Jobs near Frederick Maryland »

Warehouse Manager - Printing
Frederick, Maryland
Local printing and mailing company is seeking a warehouse manager. General duties will be daily operations of all warehouse tasks including shipping and receiving. Individual must have experience in printing and direct mail. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of the warehouse. In addition, the Warehouse Manager holds the primary responsibility for maintaining and implementing all warehouse functions, once fully acclimated to the organization.
Salary: Competitive Salary.
Qualifications: Two Years previous experience.
To Apply: Visit http://www.mwejobs.com/ for additional details. The job order number for this position is MD0161255.

Medical Jobs in or near Frederick Maryland:

Physical Therapist-SNF PT
Critical Connection
Frederick, MD

Physical Therapist for a Skilled
Critical Connection
Mount Airy, MD

Occupational
Critical Connection
Gaithersburg, MD

Certified Occupational Therapist
Critical Connection
Gaithersburg, MD

more Medical Jobs near Frederick Maryland»

Summer Internships – An Insider's Guide to Washington, DC Internships

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

A summer internship in Washington, DC is often a once in a lifetime opportunity for students to test-drive their careers and make important professional contacts. But what’s it really like? The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC), a nonprofit organization that helps students locate internships in government, business and non-profit organizations in Washington, DC, assisted us in connecting with several interns to create the following profiles. The students answer questions and describe their experience in their own words.

For general information and additional resources, read Washington, DC Internships – Interning on Capitol Hill.

Intern Profile Index - Listed by First Name and Workplace
•Dominic - Ball Janik LLP (This page - see below)

•Jeanette - American Council of Young Political Leaders

•Jameson - National Education Association

•Rachel - The Institute for Gulf Affairs

•Christian - Congressional Office of Kendrick Meek

•Megan - CentroNia

•Darren - Progressive Majority

•Thomas - Senator Mikulski’s Office

Student Name: Dominic
School/Major: University of Ottawa / Université d’Ottawa – Political Science and Public Administration

Internship Placement: Ball Janik LLP – A lobby and government affairs firm

Duties: As an intern, I work primarily with the lobbyists at the firm to assist them with various projects related to their legislative work. I track the progress of bills and funding requests from the cities that the firm represents in DC. I also provide assistance to an organization called Transportation for America as they launch a grassroots campaign in order to help urge President Obama and Congress to create the world-leading, sustainable transportation system so desperately needed in the United-States. This is important because during the current session, Congress will likely pass the Transportation Authorization Act, which will set your country's transportation and infrastructure priorities — allocating hundreds of billions of dollars for projects that can shape communities for generations. Specifically, I attend Senate Committee hearings on transportation issues and report back on the testimonies that were given. I deliver letters to congressional offices and additionally I provide assistance during special events organized by the firm like fundraising events, which enable me to interact with American elected officials.

What did you like the most about interning in Washington, DC?

Everyday is a learning experience, when I first moved here I knew very little about the legislative process in the United-States and my goal was to observe it and learn about it as much as possible. This internship has definitely enabled me to do this above and beyond my initial expectations.

What did you like the least?
What I like the least is the weather. The crazy humidity levels, high temperature and unpredictability of the weather are hard to get accustomed to. Quebec City is much cooler and dryer this time of the year and the weather there is quite predictable, we basically get what Toronto had the day before.

Did your internship help you make future career plans?
Definitely, The Washington Center has provided many extracurricular activities that allowed me to meet and network with people that work at agencies for which I would like to work in the future.

What recreational activities did you participate in while in Washington?
I enjoy digital photography of landscapes and the beautiful sunny weekends we have had have been spent outdoors at local landmarks and monuments taking photographs and then processing them with High Density Range software to create works of art. I also look forward to seeing a few movies at the SilverDocs film festival. I have a few friends that will come visit during the summer and I plan to go visit some of the museums with them.

Where did you live?
I live in North Bethesda near the Grosvenor Metro stop.

How were the accommodations?
The building is really nice and has great amenities including an outdoor pool and a pub room! When I say real nice I mean it. But this neighborhood is not pedestrian friendly. I must take the metro for two stops to have access to a supermarket or a pharmacy. Considering I left my car in Canada and flew here, that is a bit of a drag…

Is there anything else that you would like to share about your experience?
This city is amazing, the people are great. It seems to me like a microcosm of the United-States, there are interns here from every States and I meet someone from a different State everyday. As your neighbor to the North, part of the experience for me in DC this summer is to meet and get to know who are these people that share the world’s longest border with our country.

Read more intern profiles on the following pages

Issue #62
Life in Frederick Maryland

Monday, June 8, 2009

Aging Workforce come out just fine in recession

Older Workers Stand to Capitalize Big Time

as the economy recovers.
By MarketWatch

With unemployment at more than a 25-year high and the economy still shedding hundreds of thousands of jobs a month, it might seem odd to be talking about worker shortages and the need to retain skilled labor in many businesses.

But this recession will end, and when it does demographics are going to start working in favor of the labor force, as the number of younger workers starting to climb the ladder dwindles and companies face what could be big gaps in the talent pool. That should spell opportunity for older workers, if companies start planning now for training and retention.

One group of older workers that is going to have a big impact in the labor-force future is Hispanics age 55 and up. That component is going to be expanding more rapidly than any other, a new study from AARP shows, and will be able to meet many of the needs firms will have in the future -- if they are prepared for the wave.

U.S. businesses don't have the best track record when it comes to dealing with older workers of any racial or ethnic background. But their survival may depend on getting it right.

-- Steve Kerch, assistant managing editor/Personal Finance

Your interview comes up in less than 24 hours... are you ready?

Even if you have less than a day before your job interview, you can outshine the competition with a little preparation. The following four tasks will take you about four hours (plus five minutes) to complete, and you’ll walk into the interview confident you’ll be successful.

Conduct Basic Interview Research

Find out as much as you can about the interview. Call the person who scheduled your appointment and ask:

• Who will you be talking to? Will you meet the manager you’d work for, or will you just talk to HR? What are the interviewer’s expectations?

• What’s the dress code? Dress better than suggested. Most times, it’s best for men to wear a suit and women to wear a professional business outfit. You’d be amazed how many candidates show up looking like they’re going to class, not presenting a professional demeanor.

• Get directions to the office. Plan to leave early. Keep a phone number to call if you get stuck on the bus or in traffic. If you arrive late and stressed, the interview will not go well.

• If you don’t have a detailed job description, ask for one.

That’s a five-minute phone call.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Twitter Your Way to a Better Job

Things you will need:

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