A good starting point for jobs in Hawaii is the Department of Labor’s website.  They have alot of good information to help you find a job with Hirenet Hawaii the State’s job website and links to information for anyone who is looking for work.  One great feature is up to date information right on the home page as well as information for employers. If you are registered with the State to collect unemployment then you are registered on Hirenet Hawaii, if your not I encourage you to use the website they list jobs that you cannot find anywhere else.

I can remember the good ol days when you actually walked around with a stack of resumes and visited employers, can you? These days though applying on-line is the way to find a job and with that application process comes certain turn offs, or problems that may be costing you top talent. When it comes to the internet, on-line job boards, or applicant tracking systems lets be honest, simple and fast is successful and slow and time consuming is a big turn off. If your looking for talent the best way for you to handle this situation is to allow for a simple initial application process, once you have screened these applicants a more thorough process is acceptable. A great example is when you visit an on-line job board and you have spent hours creating a profile masterpiece, only to be re-directed to the employers site to repeat the entire process over again. If you are relying on auto population for resumes you are creating another headache sure the resume populates, but then you have to spend an hour doing QA. Today job seekers want simplicity not redundancy. Another big turn off is missing salary information, if it is such a big secret then perhaps its not that attractive to begin with. My suggestion is to stop dodging what could drag out your interview process even longer when they reject your offer. Be upfront on-line! Finally if your posting a job on-line and your not getting many responses it could be your generic job posting. It may look like spam, no details, or lack of information. Be as descriptive as possible.

Aloha, Mike Nale, Founder, www.helpwantedhawaii.info

Aloha Everyone

It has been a slow year for employment and with things getting slightly better we have been working hard here at www.helpwantedhawaii.infoto improve our service and website so that you will have every possible resource available to find work in the islands. Since our move from WordPress to Eggsprout we our very pleased with the new website and the hard work from the folks at Eggsprout. The new website has everything from job seekers profiles, forums, and twitter updates to being a part of the largest job search engine on the Internet. In the meantime we hope that you enjoy the new site and our FREE service and if you have any feedback, opinions, or suggestions you can send them to us at support@helpwantedhawaii.info

Mahalo, Mike Nale, Founder, www.helpwantedhawaii.info Hawaii’s Largest Job Website and Employment Directory

The numbers are out and Hawaii’s unemployment rate is holding steady at 7.4%. The US Department of Labor reported that Hawaii has 645,528 in the labor force with 597,783 employed, and 47,745 unemployed. Hawaii’s Economic Research Organization (UHERO) is forecasting that Hawaii’s jobless rate will continue to rise until it peaks over 8 percent in the middle of next year. They also expect that our jobless rate will average 7.5 percent in 2011. These are not encouraging numbers but as I have mentioned in the past people are going to start moving away to find work or go back to school as this goes on. Hawaii is an island so unlike the mainland where you can drive further and more opportunities exist options are limited. It is going to be a slow road ahead but we will pull through this. If you have questions or concerns you can contact us a Help Wanted Hawaii by posting in the forum or emailing us at support@helpwantedhawaii.info

Aloha, Mike Nale, Founder, www.helpwantedhawaii.info

Finding a job these days is tougher than ever, maybe you think the internet is the only way to find a job, think again! Hawaii has plenty of jobs but only if your willing to get out and meet people, take a walk, and network. If your looking for some hiring hot spots then consider taking a stroll in Waikiki, Ala Moana, or one of the malls on any one of the islands. Since the flood of candidates this year due to record unemployment some companies have reverted back to the way people used to find employees, a HELP WANTED sign. You can hardly walk a block these days in Waikiki without seeing one, “Inquire Within” it says. These jobs are for the taking and with some confidence, proper attire, and a resume you may find yourself with a job yet. Since opening up the “Help Wanted Hawaii Sign Spotter” in our forum Helpwantedhawaii.info encourages users to let everyone know when you spot a sign, let our users know. It is just one more way for you to find employment, and fast.

Aloha, Mike Nale, Founder, www.helpwantedhawaii.info

It is coming down to the wire and Governor Lingle said that pink slips will be going out soon if an agreement cannot be reached. It really isnt that complicated the Governor wanted furloughs and the unions wanted something else, and the court ruled against the furloughs. What is your opinion? Is the Governor right? Are the unions right? Is the court getting involved a problem? Helpwantedhawaii.info wants to know your thoughts on the situation. As many as 2,500 state workers could be given notice but union negotiators remain optimistic. Helpwantedhawaii.info hopes that all parties can come to a quick resolution for all.

Aloha, Mike Nale, Founder, http://helpwantedhawaii.info/

If you have been applying for jobs online with no end in site you may want to look into one of Hawaii’s staffing agencies or search firms for your next job. Some companies in Hawaii prefer to use a staffing agency or search firm instead of posting jobs online. The largest and most well know staffing agencies or search firms are listed in our directory, Altres, Inkinen & Associates, and Olsten Hawaii are familar names around Oahu. If your looking for a job on Maui you may have heard of Aloha International Employment. Hawaii has over 45 different staffing agencies or search firms. We also have industry specific placement agencies such as Kahu Malama Nurses for Healthcare professionals. All of the agencies listed have professionals recruiters on hand to help you locate a job. These jobs range from temporary to permanent, contract, and direct hire. The service is free for job seekers and companies pay these agencies to find you.

To learn more about each agency and the jobs they have posted please visit our directory to right of this article under “Hawaii Staffing Agencies”, your next job may be something that is not posted on the online job boards.

Aloha, Mike Nale, Founder, www.helpwantedhawaii.info

Commom Assumptions about Job Websites

1. Websites like Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com list all available jobs in my area, (This is probably the biggest misunderstanding because employers have to pay to have their jobs listed on these sites. If you are only using Monster, Careerbuilder, Yahoo Hot Jobs, or other job websites you are missing alot of other jobs that are posted) Some companies prefer other websites, newspapers, social networks, or referral candidates. Make sure that you do not limit your search.

2. If I post my resume someone will see it and hire me, (Another common misunderstanding because with unemployment at record highs it is either stand out or step aside. Some recruiters and hiring managers are literally overwhelmed with responses and very few actually get screened properly. If you think you are the best candidate for the job you better prove it with your resume first and an interview as well. Resumes do not get you hired, they get you an interview.

3. If I pay for an extra service like a resume upgrade, background checks, or other paid assistance your chances of getting the job are better, not necessarily because if you know how to get your resume to the right person it will not cost you alot of extra time or money. The ability to source your profile correctly is a big plus, as well as a personally written resume that compliments your abilities. An extra service is not bad and the folks who provide these services are professionals, but you can still get the same results without spending extra money with a little effort.

Mike Nale, Founder, Helpwantedhawaii.info

If your looking for a job in Education this article is all you need

As a follow up from “Hawaii’s Healthcare System has Jobs “I wanted to do a post on Hawaii Education has Jobs. As I mentioned previously healthcare and education remain strong industries during this recession. If you are a teacher or administrative support professional you may want to look into Hawaii’s educational system for work. Hawaii has plenty of opportunities in education and a shortage of qualified professionals has exsited for some time. I am listing links below to school employment opportunity webpages that have jobs available here in Hawaii. I would also encourage you to look into organizations like HAIS, (Hawaii Association of Independent Schools) and the Hawaii Department of Education for additional information. You can even find information on local blogs such as Hawaii High Schools, “A blog about Hawaii High Schools” as well.

Private Elementary, Middle, & High Schools in Hawaii (All Islands), this is a list of all of the employment pages to all the private schools in Hawaii. If you want to view employment opportunities simply click on a school name.

Kamehameha Schools, Punahou School, Iolani School, Mid-Pacific Insititute, Sacred Hearts Academy, Maryknoll School, Saint Louis School, Damien Memorial School, Hawaii Baptist Academy, Saint Francis School, St. Andrews Priory School, Word of Life Academy, Le Jardin Academy, Hanalani Schools, La Pietra-Hawaii School for Girls, Lutheran High School of Hawaii, Assets School, Academy of the Pacific, Lanakila Baptist Junior & Senior High School, Honolulu Waldorf School, Christian Academy, Pacific Buddhist Academy, Island Pacific Academy, Koolau Baptist Academy, Hoala School, Holy Family Catholic Academy, St. Ann’s Schools, St. Anthony School, St. Joseph School, Hongwanji Mission School, Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Seabury Hall, Island School, Christian Liberty Academy, Haleakala Waldorf School, Hualalai Academy, Montessori School of Maui, Maui Preparatory Academy, Christ the King School, Doris Todd Memorial Christian School, Makua Lani Christian School, Malamalama Waldorf School, Hawaii Montessori School at Kona, Montessori Hale O Keiki Inc.

Public High Schools (All Islands), if you click on the link below it will take you to the Hawaii Department of Education list of Hawaii Public Schools and you will be able to view each school and opportunities available.

Detailed  list and links of Hawaii Public Schools can be found here 

Hawaii Department of Education ” Teaching in Hawaii”

Hawaii Colleges (All Islands), the list below is the employment pages for Hawaii Colleges

University of Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific University, BYU Hawaii, Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu Community College, University of Phoenix (Hawaii Campus), Shidler College of Business UH, Leeward Community College, University of Hawaii Community Colleges Career Connections Website, Maui Community College Molokai, Kauai Community College, Maui Community College, Remington College Honolulu Campus, Heald College

These links should provide you with a good starting point in locating a job at one of Hawaii’s public or private schools. If you have any questions please contact us here at support@helpwantedhawaii.info

ALOHA! Mike Nale, Founder, Helpwantedhawaii.info

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