Maine Jobs: Overview
Maine is situated in the very top corner of the East Coast, bordered by New Hampshire, Canada, and the Atlantic Ocean. Its diverse landscape includes pine tree-dotted mountains, rocky coastlines, and lush forests. You can find Maine jobs throughout the state, but opportunities are especially concentrated in the cities. For instance, Portland—Maine's largest city—boasts a healthy job market with a low unemployment rate.
Portland has been ranked one of the top 10 foodie cities in America. You can find any type of cuisine in Portland, from unique pizzas to vegan Thai food, and of course, Maine's famous lobster rolls. Be sure to wash down your meal with a beer from one of the region's many local breweries. Outside Portland, there are tons of outdoor attractions and experiences to enjoy in Maine. You can hike in rocky Acadia National Park, catch a boat ride in Ogunquit, or dip your feet into the Atlantic at Old Orchard Beach. Ready to start applying for jobs in Maine? You can check out the opportunities on this page or our Portland job listings to get started.
Popular Jobs in Maine
Historically, Maine's largest industries included shipbuilding, agriculture, and fishing. More than 8,000 farms support the state's farming jobs. Maine's leading agricultural products include blueberries, potatoes, poultry, eggs, and maple syrup. While the shipbuilding industry has slowed down over the years, there are still about 200 firms that build fishing boats and create engineering jobs for residents.
In addition to Maine's traditional industries, the state also has a thriving tourism industry that supports more than 110,000 jobs—many of which are in food service. One of Maine's other more recent popular industries is healthcare. You can find jobs in healthcare in the state's large hospital system alongside the 8% of the state's population that works in health and social assistance.
Here are some other popular jobs in Maine worth clicking on:
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Interviewing for Maine Jobs
Got a job interview coming up but not sure what to expect? Before you jump into interview prep, try researching the company, including its workplace culture, to make sure you're a good fit. Also, practice answering behavioral questions that ask about specific situations and your reactions to them. In a nutshell, hiring managers ask behavior questions to understand if you'll stay calm and handle a difficult situation professionally. When answering them, draw from your own experience, start with the situation, then discuss the action you took and the result. You can practice your answers to a variety of questions by using Monster's interview cheat sheet.
How Much Do Maine Jobs Pay?
The median household income in Maine is nearly $58,000. Want to find out how much your job usually pays? Monster's Salary Calculator allows you to get a glimpse of the median salary for your position in Maine and across the country. You can also find out how much similar positions pay and get some career-boosting tips on the skills you might need to succeed. It's easy—just type in the job title and location to get your results.
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If you have a specific job or company in mind, try searching for them using Monster's company profiles. You can learn more about the company's workplace culture as well as other important information that will help you decide if they're the right fit for you, like:
- company locations and headquarters
- photos and videos
- company history
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Finding work in Maine has never been easier. Just sign up with Monster for free and set up your profile to begin applying. When you upload your resume, we'll help it get noticed by job recruiters, so they can reach out to you about jobs you might love. Additionally, you can receive job alerts directly to your phone, so you never miss out on a good opportunity.