Need reliable cat/house sitter August 21-31. Ten minutes from campus, in small quiet neighborhood. Must be dependable, able to spend some time every day with cats, and preferably, be able to stay overnight at least several nights.

Contact: Jo Bell @ 423.743.6100 or 423.943.4638.

Beautiful Light Airy Room for Rent – Jonesborough Area
with Study Table, 2 Bookcases, TV, and Internet availability

Use of Kitchen, Laundry, and Garage
$100/week

Call 423-341-6328 if interested

Bosch in North America is a new employer on Buffs2Work. The specific job advertised on Buffs2Work is for the Professional Development Program. Please see explanation below:

Boschs Development Programs are 2-year rotational programs. Our Professional Development Training Program (PDT) is designed for Bachelors level candidates. Our Junior Management Program (JUMP) is designed for Masters level candidates. Both programs put you on the fast track for professional and leadership opportunities throughout Bosch.

The PDT and JUMP programs are composed of 3-4 rotational assignments custom designed to include cross functional and cross divisional opportunities. Your assignments will be in varied work environments in the U.S. and internationally, including technical centers, corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You will be partnered with an executive mentor to provide professional coaching and career guidance as well as a peer mentor to help guide you through the program. You will also gain leadership exposure through structured networking events and targeted training.

To be a candidate for Boschs Development Programs, we are looking for more than just a degree. We want to know if you have the demonstrated abilities and characteristics that are critical for success at Bosch. Take a look and decide for yourself. Is our program right for you?

- Are you a leader?
- Are you innovative?
- Do you have an adaptive style?
- Are you results oriented?
- Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset?
- Are you innovative?
- Do you have a global mindset?

You may go to their website at http://www.boschcampus.com/ for additional information or follow the links on Bosch’s Buffs2Work listing.

Beth Anderson, M.A.
Director, The Institute for Servant Leadership and the Center for Calling and Career Exploration
Milligan College
PO Box 500
Milligan College, TN 37682
(423) 461-8316
(423) 461-8665 fax
e-mail: banderson@milligan.edu

Country Desk Assistant, FP-0303-7 (Equivalent to GS-07)

The following job is on the Peace Corps website. If you are interested in applying please login to the Peace Corps jobs site at: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html

Once you have logged in, please enter the code ZMNPC into the “Reference Code” field in the top right on the screen.

________________________________________

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EMPLOYER: Peace Corps
LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
SALARY RANGE: $41,629.00-$68,385.00
CLOSE DATE: 5-20-2009
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: DPC9-A0066-AJ
OPENING DATE: 5-6-2009
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 06
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 30 Months
CONTACT NAME: Avue Help Desk
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (800) 407-0147
CONTACT EMAIL: joeavue@avuetech.com

The corner office can wait. Some corners of the world can’t.

The Peace Corps provides technical assistance to countries that request it by sharing America’s most precious resources – its people. The Peace Corps has helped local communities in 139 countries build a better life through the work of its Volunteers. Since 1961, over 195,000 Volunteers have served. The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency promoting world peace and friendship through the work of its Volunteers.

Peace Corps positions are normally filled for an initial 2 1/2 year period, but may be extended to a total 5 year limit. This keeps our workplace vibrant and our ideas fresh.

NOTES:
Applicants are required to provide justification to support the selections made in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement, although applicants may attach a resume as optional information. Failure to provide the KSA information will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for employment termination.

This is a Federal Government civilian job called an Excepted Service Appointment. As an Excepted Service agency, Peace Corps employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and employment is time-limited not to exceed 5 years. Peace Corps employees receive the same benefits as other Federal employees.

Important Notice: If this position is advertised at more than one grade level, known as a Career Ladder vacancy, applicants have the option of applying for one or more grade levels, but each grade level requires a separate application. We recommend that first you complete the application for the highest grade level for which you wish to be considered and then complete a new application for each other level using the same responses to the KSAs you prepared for the highest grade level as may apply.

Reminder: In Peace Corps? Foreign Personnel (FP) pay plan (grade level system), as FP grades go higher, the corresponding numbers go lower. For example, the highest grade level is FP-1 (equivalent to GS-15) and the lowest grade level is FP-9 (equivalent to GS-5).

Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1-800-407-0147 or joeavue@avuetech.com or by clicking on the “TECHNICAL SUPPORT” button while working in the automated system.

If you are in an area with poor connectivity, please save your information on a continual basis.

DUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)
This position is located in a Country Desk Unit of the operations division of the Inter-American and the Pacific (IAP) Regional Office. The Country Desk Unit serves as the Peace Corps/Washington representative of overseas staff, trainees, and volunteers. The Country Desk Assistant (CDA) provides administrative coordination, operational support, and program assistance as part of a country desk unit managing support for a number of countries in a sub-region of IAP.
The employee will receive unique exposure to theories and practices of sustainable international development not available for an entry-level position at most organizations. The employee performs analysis on programming, training, and budgetary documents from the overseas posts and presents the information to various stakeholders at Peace Corps headquarters. The employee is often regarded as a subject-matter expert when advocating for the assigned overseas posts. This position will provide a solid foundation for having a thorough understanding of a specific geographic region of the world. The work performed is dynamic and presents new challenges daily.
The CDA position with the Caribbean desk unit will assist the Country Desk Officer (CDO) with day-to-day management and administration of all activities affecting Peace Corps programs in Belize, Dominican Republic, the Eastern Caribbean, Jamaica and Panama. Some of the support work will involve handling issues of political instability, transportation and communications challenges, isolation of the staff and Volunteers, and natural disasters.
Successful candidates are required to possess ability for multi tasking on detail-oriented tasks as this position focuses on tracking multiple issues concurrently for the overseas posts supported. One key element of supporting the overseas posts is to advocate for the needs and requests of the posts. This includes making verbal presentations to groups of headquarters staff as well as Peace Corps Volunteer Trainees at the orientation seminars (‘Stagings’). A strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to work in a team is also needed since one of the primary duties of the CDA will be to assist in the development of effective policies. Candidates must also possess cross-cultural sensitivity as the CDA position interacts frequently with host country staff at posts. Due to the locations of the orientation seminars (‘Stagings’) of the Volunteers the incumbent may expect periodic domestic travel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:(The KSAs below may not apply at all grades)
Ability to research data, summarize data, and coordinate programmatic and operational issues.
Ability to plan assignments, prioritize workload, and coordinate program activities.
Knowledge of database and spreadsheet management.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to analyze and evaluate documents to ensure conformance with established criteria.
Knowledge of cross-cultural, human/social services or community relations (preferably in the Inter-America and Pacific Region).

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 07: Qualifying experience for the FP-07 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FP-08 or GS-6 level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples are assisting in the development and/or implementation of clerical or administrative procedures for application within an organization; or selecting and arranging data and information from files and other resources for use by others in completing larger reports and projects.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the FP-07 level may be met by completion of one (1) year of graduate level education that is directly related to the work of the position.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

Grade 06: Qualifying experience for the FP-06 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-07 or GS-7 level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples are assisting in the planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program or project studies; or maintaining an automated system of program-specific data to track information such as milestones, progress reports, funding accomplishments, and compliance strategies.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the FP-06 level may be met by completion of 18 months of graduate level education that is directly related to the work of the position.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html. If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment that provides Internet access to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may call the contact phone number listed on this announcement to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, applicant qualification form (Form No. F-15566-AVUE), and instructions for completing the form. No other form of application will be accepted.

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report relative to this position which show the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement.
Applicants are required to provide justification to support the selections made in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement, although applicants may attach a resume as optional information. Failure to provide the KSA information will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
Applicants submitting documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to 253-573-9869, or mailed to the following address: Peace Corps, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be identified with applicant’s name and vacancy announcement number.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.

BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation, flexible work schedule, training and development opportunities, family/worklife program, etc.
Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are claiming 5-point Veteran’s Preference, a DD-214 must be submitted with your application. To receive 10-point preference, in addition to your DD-214, you must also submit an SF-15 and an official statement, issued in 1991 or later, from the Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability of 10% or more. This documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement; failure to submit will disallow the additional points for preference being added to your score.

This position is excluded from provisions of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).
A six-month trial period is required.

Administrative Support Clerk, FP-0303-9 (Equivalent to GS-05)

The following job is on the Peace Corps website. If you are interested in applying please login to the Peace Corps jobs site at: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html

Once you have logged in, please enter the code JVNRC into the “Reference Code” field in the top right on the screen.

________________________________________

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
EMPLOYER: Peace Corps
LOCATION: New York, New York
SALARY RANGE: $34,582.00-$41,293.00
CLOSE DATE: 5-20-2009
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: DPC9-A0067-AJ
OPENING DATE: 5-6-2009
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 30 Months
CONTACT NAME: Avue Help Desk
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (800) 407-0147
CONTACT EMAIL: joeavue@avuetech.com

The corner office can wait. Some corners of the world can’t.

The Peace Corps provides technical assistance to countries that request it by sharing America’s most precious resources – its people. The Peace Corps has helped local communities in 139 countries build a better life through the work of its Volunteers. Since 1961, over 195,000 Volunteers have served. The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency promoting world peace and friendship through the work of its Volunteers.

Peace Corps positions are normally filled for an initial 2 1/2 year period, but may be extended to a total 5 year limit. This keeps our workplace vibrant and our ideas fresh.

NOTES:
Applicants are required to provide justification to support the selections made in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement, although applicants may attach a resume as optional information. Failure to provide the KSA information will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for employment termination.
This is a Federal Government civilian job called an Excepted Service Appointment. As an Excepted Service agency, Peace Corps employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and employment is time-limited not to exceed 5 years. Peace Corps employees receive the same benefits as other Federal employees.
Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1-800-407-0147 or joeavue@avuetech.com or by clicking on the “TECHNICAL SUPPORT” button while working in the automated system.
If you are in an area with poor connectivity, please save your information on a continual basis.

DUTIES:
This position is located in the New York Regional Office of the Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection. The primary function of the employee is to provide clerical and customer service support that facilitates the internal operation and production of these offices.
The employee is responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical duties. Specific duties include: word processing, data entry and graphic processing from various sources; extracting and collecting background information for correspondence, reports and other documents.
Receives telephone calls and visitors and directs these to appropriate staff; providing customer service and carrying out retention activities. Receives, reviews and routes incoming mail, faxes and other correspondence; establishes controls and suspense dates, routes to units or individuals and follows up on required responses; responds to routine requests for information and mails out routine mailings from the Regional Office.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of office automation software applications.
Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of clerical practices and office routines.
Ability to compose non-technical correspondence using proper English grammar and spelling.
Ability to provide customer service.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifying experience for the FP-09 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level or four years of education above the high school level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples are providing general clerical support (i.e., greeting visitors, maintaining files, and typing routine correspondence); or gathering program data or information following routine search procedures.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the FP-09 level may be met by completion of a bachelor’s degree or four years of education above high school.

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school education and specialized experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements.

In a competitive job market, just one wrong move during the application process can take you out of contention for the position you seek. Not sending a thank-you note after an employment interview is one of those wrong moves. In fact, no thank-you note may translate into “no, thank you” from an employer that was considering hiring you.

A thank-you note is a chance for you to make a lasting, positive impression on a hiring manager who may have interviewed dozens of candidates. Nearly nine out of 10 executives polled by Robert Half International said sending a brief letter after an interview can boost a job seeker’s chances of landing the position.

Here are some tips for writing a winning thank-you note:

Keep it formal. After an interview, some job seekers use their cell phones or PDAs to send off a quick thank-you note to the hiring manager — in “text speak.” But hiring managers won’t be impressed by “thx 4 ur time.” Just as you wouldn’t wear shorts and flip-flops to an interview, avoid such informal language, which could come off as unprofessional. Also, saying thanks so quickly after the interview makes it seem like you haven’t given the meeting proper thought — that you’re sending the note as routine, not because you truly appreciate the opportunity. A better tactic is to send an e-mail message to thank the interviewer within 24 hours of the interview. Then, follow up with a letter sent through the regular mail.

Be specific. In your note, bring up points from the conversation you had with the hiring manager. For example, if a prospective employer stressed that the open position calls for knowledge of a particular software program, use the thank-you letter as an opportunity to remind the person that you’ve worked with the application on a range of projects.

Repeat yourself. While a lot of what you include in your thank-you note may seem repetitive, remember that a hiring manager who has interviewed a dozen candidates may not remember all the specifics about your skills and experience. Just like an advertising campaign for a consumer product, a certain amount of repetition is necessary to distinguish yourself from the competition.

Make it personal. If you discovered the hiring manager shares your passion for travel or mystery books, referring to this commonality could make your letter even more effective. Personalizing the note will remind him or her who you are and that you paid close attention during the interview.

Allay concerns. A thank-note is your chance to address any concerns the hiring manger expressed, especially if you were unable to do so in the interview. Perhaps the interviewer was worried about your lack of industry experience, and during the interview you forgot to mention a temporary position you had in the sector. You can bring it up in your note, along with a few points about how that experience contributed to your knowledge or interest in the field.

Don’t stop at one. If you interviewed with more than one hiring manager, send a thank-you note to each person. Address every letter to a specific individual, even if you have to do some research to uncover the spelling of someone’s name or locate his or her contact information. Also make sure the content of each letter differs; hiring managers often compare notes — literally.

Add an extra. Perhaps during the interview you mentioned an article you recently read that’s relevant to the firm’s business. Send it with your note, along with a brief explanation of why you thought your contact would be interested in the information. Indeed, whether it’s a news article or a link to an interesting Web site, you’ll make yourself more memorable by demonstrating that you’ve gone beyond the basics.

Finally, keep in mind that sending a well-written thank-you note at other points in your job search can be advantageous. This communication shouldn’t be limited solely to the employment interview. It’s also worth sending a short letter of thanks to a contact who clued you in to a job lead, a former colleague who served as a reference or a manager who accepted your request for an informational interview. On the job hunt, the little things count. Displaying good manners can help you forge stronger relationships and ensure people are happy to lend a hand when you need their help again.

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Take a break from studying!

Join us at the Grill TONIGHT!
for cookies and brownies!

May 5 @ 8:00pm

21st Mortgage Corporation
A Berkshire Hathaway Company

21st Mortgage is a full-service, nation-wide lender, located in the heart of downtown Knoxville. If you have excellent communication skills and a desire to learn the financial services business we need to talk to you. We offer excellent starting pay with bonus incentives and a wide array of benefits including tuition reimbursement. Come learn the mortgage business with a leader in the industry.

For more information about 21st Mortgage or to apply on-line visit our website www.21stMortgage.com

Director’s Note: The representative from 21st Mortgage was at the Interstate Career Fair and explained they need to hire up to 25 people. I would strongly recommend investigating this opportunity.

Beth Anderson, M.A.
Director, The Institute for Servant Leadership and the Center for Calling and Career Exploration
Milligan College
PO Box 500
Milligan College, TN 37682
(423) 461-8316
(423) 461-8665 fax
e-mail: banderson@milligan.edu

The U.S. Census Bureau, Charlotte Regional Census Center, is seeking qualified applicants to fill several Management positions in Johnson City, Tennessee, effective the fall of 2009.

This is a great opportunity for students to gain hands on Government experience and to support their community.

Management Positions Available with US Census in Johnson City

I would like to sell some carpet remnants cut-to-size for an MSA large bedroom and living room. This carpet will also fit in dorm rooms. I am currently living in MSA but will be moving out in May. Carpet colors and types are light tan/beige for living room and cream shag in the large bedroom. Both are in excellent condition!! (one year old). $70.00 each.

If interested, contact Brittany Hall at bdhall@milligan.edu or call (309) 256-1610.

Milligan College Bookstore finals week hours are 8-5 Monday through Friday
Please see below for Book Buy Back schedule…..

Book Buy Back
May 5 & 6 – 10 am – 4 pm
May 7 – 10 am  – 6 pm

Closed 12pm – 1pm for lunch

Why should I sell my books back to the bookstore?
• Buyback keeps textbooks on the Milligan College campus.
• The used books you sell to the store will help students save money next term.
• Recycling your books through buyback has obvious advantages for the environment.
• Last but not least, buyback will put some cash back in your pocket with the least amount of hassle!

How can I get the most for my books?
• Don’t hold onto your books for too long before selling them back. Books tend to depreciate with time, and if the publisher prints a new edition of a book, the value of the current printing usually goes to zero.
• Keep any CD’s or extras with your book, they may be required to be able to sell that book.
• Keep your books dry – wet books have no value to anyone.

What determines the price I receive for a textbook?
When selling your textbooks, as in any transaction, demand is everything. The level of demand, and the price you receive, is determined by two factors:
1. Whether or not a book is needed at Milligan College the following semester
2. The national demand for books that will not be used at Milligan College.
The single most important factor in determining the price you will be paid at buyback is simply whether or not an instructor has ordered the book for use in one of next semester’s classes. When a faculty member has ordered a book, the bookstore will buy it back for a higher price then the wholesaler will.
If a book has been dropped at Milligan College, the wholesale book company may make an offer based on the projected national demand for the book. The wholesaler will pay you the best price that they are offering for it, then we will ship the book to the wholesaler for you.

Why does the value of some books go to zero?
There are a couple of reasons:
1. The publisher has come out with a new edition, thereby eliminating the market value of the prior version.
(Textbooks usually go through a 2-3 year revision cycle.)
2. There is currently an oversupply of the book nationally, or the used book companies have determined that they are not likely to find another school that needs the book.
3. The book only has a regional or local demand.
4. The book has gone out-of-print
5. Any book that is grossly damaged – wet, or water damaged, missing pages, etc has no value.

A Milligan College ID or State drivers license is required to take advantage of BOOK BUY BACK