The Destination Occupation Blog

Our blog’s mission is to educate students, job seekers, parents and educators about careers and relevant topics to help people make informed career decisions.

How to Ace Your First Job Interview

How to Ace Your First Job Interview

There’s an abundance of opportunities in the state, all from various industries, and job openings are only increasing in Maine amidst the setbacks caused by the pandemic. For example, there's a lot of growth potential in the food, aquaculture, and biosciences...

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2020: A Year to Remember

2020: A Year to Remember

2020 is coming to a close! As 2021 approaches, it’s time for another Destination Occupation yearly recap. Back in 2019, our year in review featured our efforts throughout the state and this year that work continued despite the pandemic. We want to start by thanking...

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How Mainers Can Take Advantage of Nursing Job Growth

How Mainers Can Take Advantage of Nursing Job Growth

If you’ve looked into job growth in Maine in any of the last few years, you’ve likely seen the same profession listed at the top: nursing. In various forms, this profession has represented the single fastest-growing job market in the state, and there’s no reason to...

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