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JOBS SUNDAY In partnership with In print, online and on the go www.sctimes.com EMPLOYERS: To place a recruitment ad and learn more about our hiring resources, call (888) 956-6106 or email I CT-0000347944 BY DEANNA HARTLEY CAREERBUILDER obody is immune from rejection especially in the unfortunate circumstance of getting passed over for a job opportunity. What will set you apart, however, is how you handle the rejection and, more importantly, how you move forward with your job search. Here are some tips for getting back on your feet after a rejection. take it personally. The job market is tough not everybody lands the ideal job on the first try.

If been rejected by an employer, do yourself a favor and try not to take it personally. reality is there are a lot of people applying for jobs, and there are a lot of reasons organizations reject people for jobs. It might have nothing to do with you says Joanie B. Connell, an author and founder of consulting firm Flexible Work Solutions. of my colleagues recently went through 16 interviews for a particular job, and at the last second, the organization decided to cancel the position.

Resilience is key for the job seeker. important to remember a process that requires time and Maintain a positive attitude. Andrew Fennell, director of company StandOut CV, urges job seekers not to get disheartened. need to remain positive and upbeat when speaking to recruiters and he says. It may be easier said than done, but try to keep your chin up even in the face of rejection.

let one or 10 rejections cause you to give advises Kelly Poulson, vice president of talent and operations at advertising agency Allen Gerritsen. a break for a day or two? Sure. But let it lead you to wallow in self-pity. not helping anyone. Each rejection leads you to the role that actually supposed to be in.

Try to think of it that Turn your weakness into a strength. Fennell recommends following up and asking the employer for feedback to help you improve your employability. pays off to find out the core reasons the employer decided not to hire he says. it was a skills gap on your that you could ll with training, or maybe it was a few poor answers at the interview stage that you could learn how to handle better next time. Always look to understand your weaknesses and turn them into Think, reflect and talk it out.

Ashley Gary-Roper, a senior HR business partner at Mercedes-Benz Research Development North America and a certified career coach, suggests setting aside some time for self-reflection. constructive criticism about what went wrong from a mentor or trusted adviser is key to preventing the same mistake from happening she says. Thinking about it and talking it out could even lead you to experience an moment. you need to consider whether you are applying to jobs you want to do versus jobs you are qualified to says Jill Tipograph, co-founder of Early Stage Careers. reconsider your current job goals or find new and stronger ways to reach out to those who are seeking someone like give up on the employer that rejected you.

on good terms with the rejecting firm and stay on their radar, (because) you may be in a better position the next time they are Fennell says. You may not have been a good fit for the position you applied for, but other, more relevant opportunities could open up at the same company. burn bridges; hiring managers remember Poulson says. might not have been right for that immediate role, but leaving a solid last impression leaves you top of mind when the next opportunity Deanna Hartley is a writer for the Advice Resources section on CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job-search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.

Take the next step after job rejection THINKSTOCK CT-0000348556 We are Onsite Job Fair PouchTec Industries, a local food packaging facility, located in Foley, is looking to ll many full-time production positions. With our company growth opportunities, we need good employees that have the right attitude and work ethic to succeed! PouchTec is hosting several ONSITE JOB FAIRS: 4pm-7pm Tuesday, January 19 Thursday, January 21 Immediate Interviews Placements Hiring Day and Night Shi Machine Staff Production Supervisors We offer competitive wages and excellent ts including bonuses, vacation, and holiday pay. All job offers are contingent upon applicants passing Pre-employment drug screen and background check. PouchTec Industries 347 Glen Foley, MN 56329 320-968-4868 www.pouchtec.com Full-time (1.00 FTE) Position 10th District Guardian ad Counties to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. Visit www.mncourts.gov to apply.

Deadline is Monday January 18, 2016 at 4:30 pm. EOE POSITIONS Saint Abbey has the following positions available: CNA, part-time, eligible, 3 nights per week (night shift, 11 p.m. 7 a.m.). day shift, 2 days per week (7 a.m. 3 p.m.) A CNA position is also available, all shifts.

Registered or Nursing Assistant credentials preferred. LPN LPN position, part-time, eligible, day shift, 3 days per week. LPN position, 2 days per week, day shift. St. Abbey is a religious community which includes a Retirement Center for members.

Staff to patient ratio is high, CNA lists are typically 4 per aide. Our atmosphere allows staff to provide excellent care and spend time with the residents. A favorable background check is required as a condition of employment. Applications accepted on-line only at: http://employmentosb.csbsju.edu CT-0000348564 CT-0000348925 CHI St. Health is a multi-facility healthcare organization that includes St.

Hospital, Little Falls Orthopedics, Family Medical Center, and St. Camillus Place. St. Health offers a wide range of traditional inpatient and outpatient services as well as home care and more. It is owned by Catholic Health Initiatives, a national Catholic health care organization based in Denver, CO.

Salaries are based on experience and include an excellent ts package. CHI St. Health is seeking dynamic professionals for the following positions: DIRECTOR SAFETY The Director of Quality Patient Safety will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the development, implementation, and integration of functions, systems and pr ocesses that facilitate organizational performance and excellence. DIRECTOR CRITICAL CARE The Critical Care Director provides clinical leadership and daily operational management of the following departments: Emer gency Department, ICU, Trauma Coordinator, and House Supervisors. CLINICAL INFORMATICIST The Clinical Informaticist is responsible for providing leadership, clinical expertise, and support to the planning, coor dination, implementation of clinical system projects.

EDUCATION COORDINATOR The Education Coordinator position plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and teaches education and in-service pr ograms for the nursing departments of the organization. Please go to our website (www.chistgabriels.com) to access our on-line application system. Free Workplace We are currently taking applications for the following positions: Tri-City has been operating in Central and Northern Minnesota for over 65 years and is a Family Owned and Operated Business. We offer competitive pay, ts, and hours. Please pick up application at our Little Falls ce: 13504 Haven Road, Little Falls, MN, or access on our website: www.tri-citypaving.com.

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