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The Intercontinental Hotel is opening January 2008; it is time to apply! The Intercontinental is looking for the best of the best to impress guests with high quality service. There are opportunities in every department including, Food and Beverage Dept., Finance and Business Dept., Front Office/Guest Services Dept., Rooms Dept., and Sales and Marketing Dept.

Take a look and apply online at www.ihg.com/careers Choose Intercontinental, San Francisco. All applicants that complete an online application will be called for an initial interview. The interview will be at South of Market Employment Center. Remember to dress for success and smile!

If you are interested in attending an orientation to learn more about the hotel, the opportunities and the online application, please call 415-934-1264. This is not part of the application process and is optional. Click here for info.

The Hotel Housekeeping Program is a 4 weeks training program which will start on September 4th to September 28th, Monday thru Friday, from 2:00pm to 5:00 pm at 288 7th Street. On Sept. 25, 26, & 27, training will take place in the hotels for shadowing therefore it will start at 9:00am. For more information, please contact Jerrica Hau at 415-865-2105 x101. See flyer for more info.

SOMEC works closely with several retailers and businesses at the new Westfield San Francisco Centre. SOMEC hosts Westfield Orientation every two weeks to inform jobseekers of the current opportunities at the Centre and the application process. Some of the larger employers that we work with include: Adidas, Bloomingdales, Borders, Bristol Farms, Burke Williams, Century Theatres, and H&M. Please call to find out when our next informational and recruitment session will be held.

In collaboration with Goodwill Industries and JVS, MHH/SOMEC is part of a new retail training program. SOMEC will conduct our one week Customer Interaction Training 1-2 times per month for jobseekers interested in learning or refreshing their customer service skills. The training includes how to improve communication and listening skills and deliver high quality customer service. It also focuses on how to interview and market your self to these employers as well as be successful in this industry.

After completing the Customer Interaction Training, there is an opportunity to participate in a six week training that teaches more details and lessons on being successful in retail. Participants will learn about career paths in the industry and complete on the job training in Goodwill stores. There is a chance to meet employers face to face and learn what they are looking for in a candidate.

The Mission Hiring Hall Annual Report will be available and ready for download on September 2007.