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Why is there a need for thisservice? Many potential employeeslack the language skills most criticalin this city (Mandarin Chinese orTaiwanese). They often lack accessto computers or lack computerskills to develop a one-page resumeor search online job boards. Forindividual expat employers, thereis quite some confusion around thelegalities of hiring English speakers.ApplicAtionHow does the program work?For job seekers, they should cometo the church office and fill out anapplication. After doing so, wecan translate that application intoa resume with a photo. They mustprovide proof of their legal workingstatus by producing a permanentlegal residency card, or an ARC cardwith a passport. Those who arenot permanent residents will needto produce a marriage certificateto a Taiwanese national. If youhave an ARC card with no marriagecertificate, do not fear. A goodemployer may sponsor you with awork permit.For potential employers, weask that you register yourself oryour company with a very shortform. This registry is developed toensure the privacy of the employees’resumes, to which you will haveaccess. After you have registered, wecan forward a selection of resumeswith proof of residency and right towork (or state that they need a workpermit) to your email address. Wewill not check references since we arenot an employment agency. However,church members may receive moralreferences from church leaders.The jobs registry has been granteda six-month trial period to examinethe needs of the community. Shouldwe find this is a service that bothemployees and employers want, itwill continue forward. It wouldbe our pleasure to receive yourfeedback. Our plan for the future isto grow with an online database if/when there is critical mass.For more information, visit ourwebsite: http://jobsregistrytaipei.blogspot.com, or send an email tojobsregistrytaipei@gmail.com. Visitthe TIC website (www.taipeichurch.org) for directions tothe church office.Originally fromAugusta, GA inthe US Kathyrelocated here fromSwitzerland. Sheis an active member of TaipeiInternational Church and enjoysmarrying both her former businesslife and now her social awarenesslife in the form of the Jobs RegistryProject. She has fallen in love withTaiwan, in particular the welcomingpeople and the beautiful geography.The Center's Favorite Findstreasure Hunt Flea Marketrecommended by monica hessV-Shoprecommended by neev exleyIn search of some delicious chocolate, and enjoy asupporting a great cause? Then visit V-Shop. They sellbiscuits and edibles in various flavors like chocolate,peanut and sesame. V-shop is partnered with theGarden of Hope (GOH), an organisation which isstriving to help end sexual violence. The GOH providesemployment to women who have needed their supportand also trains them in a variety of work-related fieldssuch as bead work or chocolate making. V-Shop isunique and also somewhere you can enjoy a cup ofcoffee or juice whilst finding some unique gifts.1F, 2-1 Shunan St., Xindian, New Taipei CityTel: 02-8911-8595Transport: Nearest MRT station: DapinglinIf you like Asian antiques and the idea of uncovering ahidden treasure in your own backyard, then you'll love theTreasure Hunt Flea Market. Imagine wandering throughroom after room, opening boxes, peering into cases andlooking on shelves, viewing pieces of history. Lookingfor a pottery bowl? Some colorful chairs? A kimono? Adragon with gleaming orange eyes? Artwork for a wallin your home? I dare you NOT to find something in thistreasure trove of ephemera. Don't let the humble exteriorfool you. Once inside, past the front desk and friendlystaff (who speak English) you could lose yourself for hoursin the many nooks and crannies on two floors spread overwhat seems like a city block. The prices are clearly marked(and usually not subject to negotiation, but I had to try).Like its name implies, the Treasure Hunt Flea Market isnot an upscale antique store. This is where in-the-knowshoppers come to find bargains; items from decades longpast, once lovingly used and then ‘recycled’, waiting to bediscovered by you.38, Roosevelt Rd., Sec. 2 (at the intersection of Hepingand Roosevelt Roads).Tel: 02-2391-2100.Transport: Nearest MRT: Guting (exit towards HepingRoad, Cross Roosevelt Road and look for a green andyellow building).www.communitycenter.org.tw march 201221