Job Opportunities this week

This message is about a number of upcoming hiring events, job openings, and employment training opportunities. 

More than 50 employers will be present for the Hire America’s Heroes 2014 Career Day.  The event will take place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, February 28^th   at CenturyLink Field.  Representatives from Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks and other corporations are seeking to connect with military job seekers.  To register, visit hireamericasheroes.org.  You can also email Andrea@hireamericasheroes.org for more information.  You can also call (425) 301-5445.

Civilian Mariner is holding a hiring event for Seagoing careers with Military Sealift Command.  Military Sealift Command (MSC) transports equipment and supplies to U.S. Forces worldwide. MSC is seeking to fill several vacant Civilian Mariner (CIVMAR) positions in the upcoming months. MSC seagoing positions offer CIVMARs on-the-job training, career advancement opportunities, steady pay and Federal benefits. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 25^th  from 11am to 1pm.  It will be held at WorkSource Affiliate Rainer which is located at 2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle 98144.  The contact email for this event is JoOrtiz@esd.wa.gov.

The United States Postal Service is holding a hiring event for rural carriers for the Issaquah area.  To apply, contact your nearest WorkSource Office with this job order number- WA2530910.  WorkSource will determine which applicants will be eligible for this event.  The event will take place on Friday, February 21 from 8am to 12pm at WorkSource Redmond.  The contact email address for this event is mdolliver@esd.wa.gov. 

The Zine Project hires homeless youth ages 15 to 22 to work, learn, and write for eight weeks, Monday-Friday for 16 to 18 hours a week. Their efforts culminate in the creation of mini-magazines called Zines. An Employment Case Manager works with each youth to learn and foster essential skills for obtaining and maintaining employment. The program takes place at the University District Youth Center.  To find out more, email finnc@ccsww.org or call (206) 526-2992 x21. 

Marriot- Ritz Carlton is hiring for a number of positions in and around Seattle.  Positions include housekeepers, baristas, guest service representatives, and van drivers.  To apply to all positions, visit: jobs.marriott.com/. The phone number for the downtown waterfront location is (206) 443-5000.

The Central Library located downtown will be hosting a workshop on Effective Interview Techniques. You will be able to get an in-depth analysis of the job interview process and learn how to successfully prepare for any job interview. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome.  No registration is required. This class will be held on Wednesday, February 26th, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Central Library on Level 4, in Room 4 - Boeing Technology Training Center.  The phone number for this location is (206) 386-4636.

Not interested in any of these job opportunities, but looking for a job? 

Check out our sources for many more job opportunities:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (2/13/14)
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar

Or try these job search sites:

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