Job Seeker Resources

Job seeker resources to help employees with a new job working for the Top Wood or forest products company. Key steps for any employment opportunity include:

  1. A well written resume and cover letter specific to the job you are applying for including the following details:
    • Years of employment for each company
    • What product was produced at each company
    • What was/is your job title
    • Three pages or less with a one page cover letter
    • Good key words and phrases
    • Three work related references
  2. Phone and personal interview prep
    • Review the following links for interview tips right before your interview.
    • Have your resume with you to refer to
    • Schedule a time that you will not be interrupted
    • Research the company you are interviewing for
    • Always follow up an interview with and email or a letter
  3. Personal interview
    • Dress appropriately for the job. Look neat and tidy and bring enough resumes.
    • Be prompt. Plan ahead so you can get there 5 to 10 minutes early.
    • Remain calm and confident. Relax and maintain eye contact with the interviewer(s). Show your interest, listen to questions and answer appropriately in a way that you can show your skills and what you can contribute to the job.
    • Ask appropriate questions about the job and the company. This shows your interest.
    • Last but not least, thank the interviewer(s) for taking time from his work schedule to meet with you, then follow up with a short thank-you note and a brief statement that you are interested in the job and that you can contribute positively to the organization. 

       

Benefits and Wages

Interviews

Relocating

Resumes

Test - Pre-employment and Personality

Travel

 

Industries Include:

  • All Wood Products and Forest Industry
  • Biomass Energy
  • Cabinets
  • Furniture
  • Flooring
  • Hardboard
  • I-Joist
  • Laminating
  • LVL
  • Pulp & Paper
  • OSB
  • OSL
  • MDF
  • Particleboard
  • Plywood
  • Sawmills and Lumber
  • Wood Pellets
  • WPC - Wood Plastic Composites

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