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Mason City - Iowa Workforce Development Encourages Iowans to use IowaJobs.org
Mason City, Iowa – Whether looking for a job or seeking to hire qualified applicants, Iowa Workforce Development encourages Iowans to begin their search with IowaJobs.org.
“By using IowaJobs.org, employers and job seekers can take advantage of the many services we provide,” said Elisabeth Buck, Director of Iowa Workforce Development. “IowaJobs.org offers something for everyone statewide.”
At any given time, over 20,000 jobs are posted. Many of Iowa’s top employers have their job openings automatically added to IowaJobs.org directly from their web sites. This ensures that only the most current jobs are posted.
Employers can take advantage of the screening options available to ensure only qualified applicants. They can also save time by having Iowa Workforce Development staff manage their job postings. In addition, employers can find access to labor market information along with other employment data.
A male veteran was referred to the Mason City Workforce Center by a family friend. The vet recently retired from the United States Air Force after twenty years of service and was having difficulty finding gainful employment. He conducted job searches by utilizing the Iowajobs.org site. Upon completion of the veteran’s employment documentation, he discovered a position with a local wind farm as a tri-state manager. An interview was conducted and the veteran received a job offer. He is currently the tri-state manager for a local wind farm and is actively recruiting potential employees utilizing Workforce Center assets.
With thousands of internet views per day, IowaJobs.org can offer a unique pool of applicants that no one else can provide. To learn more about how IowaJobs.org can help you, contact the Mason City Workforce Development Center at (641) 422-1524.
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