Census Hiring Events & Greater Seattle Career Fair next week

If you or someone you know are looking for work, I want to let you know about US Census hiring events next Monday the 28th through Thursday the 31st and The Greater Seattle Career Fair, next Thursday the 31st.

US Census Hiring Events are being held in multiple locations across King County Monday through Thursday next week. They are hiring multiple part-time, temporary Field Representatives who will conduct both personal & telephone interviews, and enter data into a laptop computer. Field reps will explain the purpose of the survey, ask questions as worded on the questionnaire or survey instrument, and enter accurate and complete information into a laptop computer or survey forms. This an ideal job for a self-starter who is motivated and organized. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Must pass a basic skills test, successfully complete the structured interview session, and a mock interview which demonstrates ability to do the job. Must be able to work full-time during the survey period, usually one or two weeks per month. Evening and weekend work is required; car and a telephone are required. Must have 6 months general clerical/administrative experience or one year above high school to qualify for Level 3 pay, OR one year of general progressive administrative/clerical experience or 2 years above high school to qualify for Level 4 pay OR four years above high school to qualify for Level 5 pay. Level 3 is $12.75 per hour; Level 4 is $14.31 per hour and Level 5 is $16.01 per hr. Plus 55 cents mileage reimbursement while on official business.

The hiring events are all from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the following dates and locations:
-Monday January 28th at WorkSource Auburn
2701 I Street N.E., Auburn
-Tuesday January 29th at WorkSource Rainier
2531 Rainier Ave S., Seattle
-Wednesday January 30th at WorkSource Redmond
7735 178th Place NE, Redmond
-Thursday January 31st at WorkSource North Seattle
9600 College Way N, Seattle

You must RSVP! Please contact your nearest WorkSource Center for referrals and to RSVP at 1-800-992-3529. Please bring your photo ID on the event date! Job seekers need to be at the session throughout the day for testing and interview. For more info on Census Hiring events contact Kitty Kitnikone at nkitnikone@esd.gov.

The Greater Seattle Career Fair is next Thursday, January 31st, from 11am – 2pm at The Seattle Center Northwest Rooms. Meet Face to Face with the Hiring Managers from some of the best employers in the greater Seattle area. Just walk in and start interviewing, it's that simple. You can save time, money and effort interviewing with dozens of local companies in one day and at one location. Free Admission, hundreds of Jobs, in most job categories. The recruiters at this event have many job titles they need to fill. 

Do you have a resume, but aren’t getting called for interviews? If so, it means your resume needs improvement to catch the attention of hiring managers. Bring a copy of your resume to the Greater Seattle Career Fair and receive a free resume consultation. Find out about small changes that can make a big difference in getting your resume noticed. Free resume reviews are available from 11:00am to 1:45pm.

That's the Greater Seattle Career Fair, next Thursday the 31st, from 11 to 2 at Seattle Center Northwest Rooms - Next to Key Arena at 1st Ave. N & Republican St., Seattle. For a list of job titles, maps and a line pass, go to choicecareerfairs.com.

Good luck!