Hawaii Is Hiring

Are you (or anyone you know) a former Hawaii resident currently living in the DC area and looking to explore job opportunities back home?

Join us on June 15th in Washington DC and meet local recruiters from the Defense, Tech end Engineering industries who are looking to hire in Hawaii, right now. This event is free to attend for jobseekers - share with your network and get registered to attend here: https://business.cochawaii.org/events/details/kamaaina-career-connect-1114314

It's normal to catch yourself speaking quickly out of nervousness every once in a while, especially during an interview. It doesn't hurt to provide yourself with visible reminders to guide you along the way!

Mahalo to John Matthew Pagaragan of RevaComm for sharing one of his most helpful tips when it comes time to remember to breathe, pace yourself, and most importantly... that you've got this!

ChatGPT is empowering people around the world to work smarter and it's especially true for job seekers. Join us to hear from Su Lazo, Director of Career Development at Purple Mai'a, and learn helpful tips to customize your ChatGPT experience and land your next job.

This presentation is free and open to the public. It's specifically designed for those with limited knowledge of ChatGPT. In addition to job seekers, career advisors, educators, and HR talent professionals are also welcome.

Register at bit.ly/hcs-z427

You'll never regret adding more skillsets and certifications to your toolbelt.

Free, short-term trainings leading to certifications in Hawaii's in-demand industries are now accepting applicants for Summer 2023! The Good Jobs Hawaii initiative is proud to offer completely subsidized training opportunities in IT, Healthcare and Clean Energy.

Learn new skills, build your network, and get personalized assistance to find employment opportunities best suited for you. Visit goodjobshawaii.org to browse the listings and register today.

Demonstrating an existing knowledge about the company you're interviewing for will help you to not only stand out from others, but also formulate insightful questions back to the employer about specific projects or initiatives you're particularly interested in.

Research can also be beneficial for crafting meaningful examples on how the company's values align with yours, which in return, helps you determine if it’s the best place for you.

Mahalo to Milan Gonzalez, Recruiter with Servco Pacific Inc. for this week's great reminder on why prior research and prep time has long-term benefits!

Proactively asking for feedback shows an ownership of your own professional development and provides clarity and transparency with your supervisor around your current projects and long-term goals.

65% of employees state that they desire more feedback, but you don't have to wait until your performance reviews to receive them! Check out these three tips on how to get the conversation started with your supervisors (right now). 💡

Careers in the skilled trades continue to be in-demand and are known for their growing, competitive salaries. Even better, accessibility to education and training programs to get your foot in the door are currently completely subsidized through the Good Jobs Hawaii program!

Here are some of the most recent job openings in skilled trades throughout the state. To browse a complete listing, visit us at hawaiiishiring.com/jobs.

Addressing the mental health needs of our community and raising awareness around the existing resources to help our residents thrive is more critical now than ever. ⁠
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Mental Health Awareness month runs May 1-31, and the Chamber will launch a month-long campaign to raise awareness and create meaningful dialogue about increasing mental health resources within our community. ⁠
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In preparation, we invite you to take our 5-minute survey to better understand the specific mental health resources and needs within our local business community. Results will be shared at an upcoming statewide webinar in May. ⁠
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Survey can be accessed here: surveymonkey.com/r/8M9YNSX. Stay tuned for more!

Tech careers are booming here in Hawaii! 💥 We invite you to join us on March 23rd to hear from IT leaders from Hawaii Pacific Health, City and County of Honolulu, RevaComm, DataHouse and Booz Allen Hamilton to learn more about exciting projects in the works right now as well as ways that Hawaii is positioned at the forefront of tech innovation.

This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! Register at: bit.ly/3mZGO9Q

There's two more weeks to apply for Waimanalo Health Center's Medical Assistant Training Program! Receive on-the-job training that qualifies you to take the NHA Medical Assistant Certification Exam.

Applications are due March 31st. Visit waimanalohealth.org/careers to learn more and apply.

In a shift from pre-pandemic hiring practices, most hiring managers are looking for a combination of both hard and soft skills in candidates. ​​In fact, about 50% of HR professionals in a recent workforce survey believe jobs require more soft skills now. With the rise of upskilling and training programs made available once the employee is already on the job, the value of soft skills (or 'people skills') is more important than ever.

Check out this list of the most in-demand technical and soft skills that employers are looking for in new candidates. 🔎💡