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Working with employment agencies

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Why use a staffing firm or employment agency? Many jobs are NOT advertised in the newspaper classifieds or posted on Craigslist. The reason: with so many people looking for work, some companies would be overwhelmed with responses if they ran an ad themselves. and many of those applicants would probably turn out to be unqualified or a poor fit for the job. Temp work can also lead to full-time positions for the right person, so don't dismiss that option! And Judy Bishop, owner of Bishop and Co.

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Networking

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Ask any job placement expert. What the number one thing you should be doing to find work is, and they will tell you: network, network, network! That same advice applies to entrepreneurs and small biz owners who are just starting out. What exactly does that mean though? Here's some practical advice on networking from Judy Bishop, the owner of Bishop and Co. An employment staffing firm located in Downtown Honolulu. Visit her office and you'll see stacks of business cards on her desk from all the contac...

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Free job training

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That you might be eligible for free computer training courses? Whether you're presently employed or not, the State Workforce Development Division offers no-cost services you may not be aware of. And here's the thing: if you file for unemployment, people in that office might not tell you about it, unless you ask! Go to www.hawaii.gov/labor. For their main web page. Or call 592-8620. To find out more about their one-stop center locations on Oahu. You can also click here.

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Links

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To get you started, here are a few web site links for job listings. We cannot vouch for the accuracy of the listings information or the employers, so always exercise caution when responding to any ads - especially the ones that seem too good to be true! If you're an employer who has immediate openings and would like to publicize them on CCTV, please email the information to richfigel@gmail.com. HOW TO MAKE GOOD FIRST IMPRESSIONS. WORKING WITH EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES. HIGH TECH START-UP ASSISTANCE.

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Information for advertisers

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Each show airs daily. On OC16 at different times for a month and is available 24/7 on OC16's on demand interactive channel. Episodes consist of segments covering the following areas:. Education and business classes. Vocational schools and specialized training. Employment agencies and executive search firms. Job hunting tips and leads. Professional business organizations, networking. Thinking outside the box: starting your own business. Future trends: high tech, green industries.

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Website Building Help

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Every business - no matter how small - needs to have a web site. Don't wait until AFTER you launch your company. Make it an integral part of your business plan and marketing strategy. A local alternative we recommend is Mahlon Moore's Linkscreen.com. Neither of the CCTV producers are techies, so we asked Mahlon to create our web site. Unlike the national web site service providers, we received personal attention and didn't have to mess around with templates or figure out confusing computer jargon. And th...

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Got a story for Career Changers?

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No story is too small or big. For us. We'll profile people who are working out of their garage and operating on shoe-string budgets. We've also interviewed multimillionaires and CEOs of large corporations. If you'd like to share your experiences about switching careers or launching a new business, please email a short pitch for your story to richfigel@gmail.com. We're especially interested in positive, uplifting stories that will help inspire others to persevere during these tough times.

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How to make a good first impression

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Is one of Hawaii's most prominent and well-respected businesswomen. Besides being the president of Olsten Staffing Services, a leading employment agency, she also serves on the State Workforce Development Council and Hina Mauka Treatment Center Board of Directors. In addition, Signe conducts business etiquette classes that cover basic things you should do to impress prospective employers. Here's some solid advice from Signe, who is an expert on job interviews and placement:. Show good listening skills.

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High Tech Start-up Help

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Hawaii Pitch Contest: Entrepreneurs Wanted! People have been saying Hawaii needs to diversify its economy and high tech industries should be part of that vision. With our island location and natural resources, we could be - and should be - at the forefront of developing green-collar jobs that benefit the environment and the economy. High Technology Development Corporation. From the HTDC web site:. They also post high tech job listings. Click on the TechJobsHawaii. On their site, they have a Hawaii Busine...

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Small Business Resources

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Before you start investing. Your time and money in any new venture, the first thing you should do is make sure you have a sound concept and a solid business plan. Hiring a professional business consultant can be worth the money, but you can get plenty of good advice for FREE - if you know where to look. Here's a good place to start: the Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network. To read the Shara Enay piece. Especially helpful is the link to the Business Action Center. HIGH TECH START-UP ASSISTANCE.