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OAKVILLE BEAVER, Wednesday, August 30, 2006 41 A Lesson in Thank-You Letters (MS) --After a job interview, what is the first thing you should do? Write a thank-you note. It's a common courtesy and shows your interest in the position. You should send a thank-you letter as soon as possible (preferably within 24 hours, but no later than a week) after your interview. The jury is out on e-mail versus handwritten thankyou notes, so use your discretion when deciding what to do. More formal organizations or people might prefer a handwritten thank-you note. But if you know a hiring decision is imminent, or the company communicates solely through e-mail, an e-mail thank you could be the way to go. You can always follow up an e-mail thank you with a handwritten note. When writing your letter, thank the person with whom you met, and reinforce the fact that you want the job. You can also restate why you want the job or highlight a few of your qualifications once more. Feel free to address anything that wasn't discussed at the interview or something you want to answer more thoroughly than you did during the interview. You may have been interviewed by a panel of people, or spent a few hours hopping from interviewer to interviewer. Should you send a letter addressed to the group, or individual ones to all parties? Make your decision based on the formality of the interviews and the company. When in doubt, it's best to send individual notes to everyone who interviewed you. You can write similar letters, but slightly vary a sentence or two to give personalization to the note. Before you lick the envelope or hit send on your computer, double check for spelling and grammar errors as well as review the names and titles of your interviewers. It's worth putting in this extra effort to make sure you come across competent and polished. MADISON CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC. Located in Milton, the following full time, day shift opportunity is available for the right candidate: Start Fall with a New Career MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for providing product (service) excellence in the following areas: · Building and ground maintenance in accordance with established safety and housekeeping standards. · Assist with packaging and labeling of finished goods kits · Performing light plant tasks · Assist with shipping, receiving and inventory control J O B FA I R Has opened its 23rd location and 8 MORE centres are opening this year! August 30th In addition to a starting hourly rate of $12.00 we offer a competitive total compensation package including a bonus plan, health and dental benefits, educational assistance, profit sharing and a retirement savings plan. If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to: Customer Service, Sales and Management Opportunities Available LA Weight Loss is looking for motivated, career seeking individuals for various locations across Holiday Inn Select (Oakville at Bronte) In the Bronte Room · Between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Location: 2525 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, On. L6L 6P8 Front Desk: 905-847-1000 Apply in Person with your: Madison Chemical Industries Inc. 490 McGeachie Drive Milton, ON L9T 3Y5 debbie@madisonchemical.com fax: (905) 878-1449 We would like to thank all candidates for their interest however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville If you are searching for job satisfaction and career growth, apply to: Email stephanie@lawlontario.com Fax: 1.705.727.0180 Full Training Provided SIN Card, Photo ID, Resume & Void Cheque Or Visit our office at: 350 Rutherford Road South Plaza 2 Suite 100 Brampton On. L6W 4N6 Phone: 905-459-3110 · Fax: 905-459-3103 (Major Intersection: Steels and Rutherford Rd.) LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGING & REWARDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY? The YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington is offering part-time positions providing licensed care to children between the ages of 3.8 -12 years. · SACC programs for School Age Children ages 3.8-12 years (SACC) · Kindercare programs for ECE qualified staff with children ages 3.8-6 years All programs are within schools in the Ancaster, Burlington and Hamilton Areas. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, creative, child focused and able to work within a flexible schedule. Responsibilities include frontline supervision of children, as well as, program development, administration and working as part of the YMCA School Age Child Care team. If you: · Have a diploma in ECE, Child and Youth or Recreation · Or have two or more years experience working with children in a recreation or child care setting · Are 18 years of age or older Please complete the job application found on our website ymcahb.on.ca and submit with your resume and cover letter to: Burlington Program Contact: Lynn Golfi ­ School Age Manager c/o Ron Edwards Family YMCA 500 Drury Lane Burlington, Ontario L7R 2X2 Our mission is "To be the World Class assembly and sequencing operation to the Automotive Manufacturers." Automodular Corporation, a Canadian Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position in our Oakville plant facility: A fast growing company needs Craftsmen and Supervisors in PIPING,WELDING, MILLWRIGHT WORK, MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE, SHOP FABRICATION AND CONCRETE FINISHERS Construct, Inc. provides benefits and opportunities to grow. Reimbursement of relocation expenses is possible. MATERIALS DISPATCHER The successful applicants will provide proof of post-secondary education in the areas of materials management and/or inventory control. A minimum of two (2) years in a comparable role in a Shipping/Receiving function is required. Rotating shift work is required. We offer a highly competitive compensation and employee benefits package as well as a working environment that will be conducive for employee growth and development. If you believe that you have the skill level and motivation to be part of a new and exciting team, please apply by submitting your resume to the following email address: Fax: (905) 333-1767 · E-mail: lynn_golfi@ymca.ca Hamilton Program Contact: Shawna MacLellan - Area Supervisor c/o Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA 79 James Street South Hamilton, Ontario L8P 2Z1 Fax: (905) 529-6682 · E-mail: shawna_maclellan@ymca.ca We thank all those who applied; only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please call 252-246-0452 or fax resume to 252-246-1616 Construct, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and offers a drug free work place. hr@automodular.com or fax your resume to: 905-469-9997 We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NO TELEPHONE CALLS NO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES