More than 8,000 Job Listings Available on the Maine Job Bank through Mid-September Bookmark and Share

September 17, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2014 Media Contact: Julie Rabinowitz, 621-5009

Registered job seekers accepted more than 27,900 referrals from the job matching feature.

AUGUSTA?Employers on the Maine Job Bank had 8,051 job openings available through September 12, 2014, at www.mainecareercenter.com. Year-over-year the Job Bank has seen the number of available positions grow from 7,087 in 2013 and 4,337 in 2012.

"Companies are hiring for both permanent and seasonal positions during this time of year at several job fairs as well as online at the Job Bank," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "Mainers have the opportunity to find work and I encourage you to connect with your local CareerCenter for help in getting that job."

All job listings on the Maine Job Bank have been posted within the last 90 days by Maine employers and dedicated staff at the Department of Labor. The team at the department reviews each employer who registers and its respective postings before activating the job live on the site. CareerCenter staff follow up with employers after two weeks to review the listing's response, make any adjustments or take the listing down when filled.

Those who register for a no-cost job seeker account will be able to add their resume, enter their skills and experience and create email alerts to receive jobs that most closely match their profile. The Maine Job Bank includes a custom matching system that connects the requirements of the job opening with the skills and experience of a job seeker. Registered job seekers have accepted almost 28,000 of these referrals since the beginning of the program year on July 1, 2014; accepting the referral is the first step in applying for the job.

The Maine Job Bank is one of many no-charge services provided by the CareerCenters; all services and workshops help people find employment or upgrade skills. Each center provides several public-access workstations with Microsoft Office software, resume writing and cover letter software, Internet access and O*Net software for skills assessment.

Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

The Maine Job Bank incorporates a high level of security and user confidentiality and is put through rigorous testing for ADA compliance.

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