This process is probably going to be different than most job searches you have done in the past. As many boats are independent businesses, much of the hiring in the Alaskan commercial fishing industry is done by boat captains rather than an HR and recruiting department. There are very few resources for greenhorns looking for deckhand jobs - much of the hiring is done in-person and by word of mouth.  There are some jobs you might be able to see on Alaska Job Finder that have been made available online. Alaskan Leader Fisheries also has occasional job listings and an application process for potential job seekers. Another website that has good resources and guidance for job seekers is Alaska Fishing Jobs Network. This is easier said than done. Many potential employers might not even have email, relying instead on older technology like telephones and fax machines.  If you lack a fax machine, you can send a fax online.  Be aware of time zone differences when calling potential employers. Most of Alaska is in UTC -0:900, which is one hour behind Pacific Time and 4 hours behind Eastern Time. The Western Aleutian islands portion of Alaska is an hour further behind. Many employers that you contact will either be fully staffed or not interested in hiring a green hand. However, much of the hiring in the Alaskan fishing industry is done by word of mouth and referral, and many positions won't be listed anywhere. A captain with a fully crewed boat may know of another captain in desperate need of a deckhand. If you establish good rapport with someone that doesn't have a spot for you, ask if they know of and can refer you to someone that may need your help. Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, and Naknek are fantastic places for a greenhorn to get started, though there are plenty of others as well. As many positions are not listed online many people are better off going an Alaskan fishing industry hub and looking for a job in person. This may be the only way to have a chance to meet a boat captain and ask them for a job. If you are unsuccessful getting a job as a deckhand, it is considerably easier to get a job in a seafood processing plant. Processing plants usually pay decent wages and are the first step in the door for many people in the fishing industry.
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One-sentence summary -- Find potential employers. Contact the employers that you have found. Ask employers you contact for additional leads and references. Consider going to Alaska and looking for a job in person.


Cell phones are easily the greatest distraction in modern society. Research indicates that, on average, people check their cell phones 150 times every day, or every six minutes in a 16 hour day. This cacophony does not promote a peaceful environment.   Simply turn off all nonessential notifications – facebook, twitter, game updates, and email – as your default setting. Make a few scheduled times throughout the day to check all your notifications. Work on your time-management skills. It is not uncommon to have several unfinished projects lined up around the house or work. The list may seem unending — household chores, unanswered mail, balancing the checkbook, hungry pets — but many of these projects can be completed in rather short time if you focus on completing them immediately.   Adopt a “one-minute rule” mentality as most of unfinished chores can be completed in less than two minutes. By completing these projects as quickly as possible, it will remove many of the small, irritable distractions you deal with on a daily basis. Keep a short to-do list to keep your day organized and efficient. By writing your tasks down on a piece of paper, you can let that thought leave your mind. An unclean environment is not pleasant to anybody’s eyes and a large amount of clutter lying around causes stress. Eyes are very attentive and subtly pick up many details of the surrounding area. Clutter does not allow you to focus your thoughts or attention because of all the visual distractions.   Clean your desk, walls, and counters in your home and office of all unnecessary possessions so that you are not easily distracted. The same goes for digital clutter. Dozens of desktop icons, opened programs, games, or instant messaging all compete for attention. Removing these items will help your focus. Or, cancel your cable or satellite subscription. There are fewer time consuming distractions than the television. Indeed, the average person watches between 37-40 hours of television each week.   Cable or satellite television now offers nearly two hundred channels. Think about the amount of time you waste simply surfing through all of these stations and end up watching nothing. If peace in the house is not a strong motivator, think about cost. The average cable package is now more than $100 per month, or $1,200 per year.
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One-sentence summary -- Turn off cell phone notifications. Complete unfinished tasks. Remove clutter. Unplug the television.


The first step to eliminating dog odor from your carpet is to vacuum it thoroughly. Pet dander and hair can easily get embedded in carpet fibers, leaving a lingering smell. Use a full sized vacuum for larger carpeted areas, or a handheld vacuum for throw rugs and small mats.  If you don’t own a large vacuum cleaner, rent a wet/dry vacuum from a local hardware store. Use the vacuum hose attachment to get into hard-to-reach corners and under furniture. Baking soda is a perfect tool for neutralizing odors that may be stuck in your carpet fibers. Sprinkle a layer of baking soda over your entire carpet. Let it sit there for 2-3 hours to absorb the smell.  If the dog odor is concentrated in one area of the carpet, sprinkle baking soda in that area only to focus your cleaning. Be sure to keep pets away from this area while the baking soda sets in. It is not toxic to dogs but it can be harmful if ingested in large quantities. After 2-3 hours, vacuum your carpet a second time. This should remove the baking soda along with the odor it has absorbed. Be thorough to make sure you remove all of the baking soda from the carpet.
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Vacuum your carpet. Sprinkle baking soda and let it sit for 2-3 hours. Vacuum up the baking soda.