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7 Tips to Snag That Dream Job
So, you’re ready to interview. Congratulations! Whether you’ve been to an interview before or if you’re preparing for your first, it’s an exciting moment in your career. An interview is an opportunity to showcase your skills and what assets you can bring to a company....
Lucrative Opportunities in the Industry
The pulp and paper industry is looking for you! In a previous post about industry myths, we discussed that the industry is (spoiler alert) not dying but rather growing and evolving. Many companies within the industry all around the world are looking for candidates...
Alumni Questionnaire: Lucas Preble
Q: You are currently transitioning to your new role at ND Paper. Before starting at ND Paper you were a paper machine assistant Superintendent at PCA, what were your responsibilities in that role? A: I monitored paper machine cleanliness to maximize uptime and ensure...
Industry Professional Questionnaire: Barb Hamilton
Q: What are the biggest challenges you face in recruitment? A: Casting a net wide enough to be able to recruit uniquely qualified people as well as still being focused on candidates with the skills we need. Some of the best candidates may not necessarily have the...
Fact or Fiction: Pulp and Paper Industry Myths and Truths Exposed
Being one of the oldest in the country, the paper industry has seen its fair share of change. There’s a common perception that because some paper mills have had to close down, the industry as a whole is disappearing. This isn’t true! While it seems to be the most...
Student Questionnaires: Meagan Dube
Q: How did you discover the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation and what attracted you to it? A: I discovered UMPPF through a program my sophomore year in high school called Girls Engineer Maine (GEM). It was a good program that gave me an introduction to...
Student Questionnaires: Adam J. Paterson
Q: How did you discover the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation and what attracted you to it? A: I was told about the Pulp and Paper Foundation from a teacher in high school. At first, I applied because of their scholarship. I quickly learned that they also...
Welcome to Our New Brand!
The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation recently underwent an exciting rebranding! Over the course of eight months, we have worked with the full-service branding and marketing agency Warp + Weft out of Auburn, Maine. The process was split into three distinct...
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