Jobs. Just look around the community you’ll see lots of job openings at just about any business you can think of.

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY IN YAKIMA COULD BE YOUR NEXT STOP

Now the people that help you find a job have job openings. The Employement Security Department is searching for people to fill jobs at Worksource centers in Yakima, Sunnyside, Goldendale and White Salmon. State officials say it’s your chance to start your career in public service. Alberto Isiordia, Central Regional Director says “wages are competitive and the benefits are terrific. Plus, ESD offers training and upward mobility.”

IF HELPING OTHERS FIND A JOB SOUNDS GOOD APPLY NOW

If you’re hired you’ll have the chance to help people find their path to employment. The staff help customers to find the job that suits their skills, wage needs, share information about available jobs, businesses that are recruiting or discuss what training they would like to do.
A press release says “they teach customers how to write or improve a resume, how to apply for a job and practice interviewing skills and techniques. We also help customers understand how to explain and communicate their work experience, education and skills that would make them the perfect candidate for the job they want.”

YOU CAN CHOOSE WHERE YOU WANT TO WORK

So if a state job sounds good to you here’s what you’ll need. You’ll definitely must like helping people and be ready to work in a team environment. You’ll also need an “attention to detail, offer memorable customer service, and be able to communicate verbally as well as in writing.” You can apply online with a cover letter, resume and written answers to a few questions. Go to the website careers.wa.gov and click on the job title, “Employment Development Specialist”and select the county you would like to work.