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Greetings!
Andy Warhol once said, "Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art."
We live in a time when constant focus on being the best in your field is of the utmost importance. There is no longer a "secure" job or industry in the nation. Businesses want to hire eager, creative candidates and keep those employees who excel in their jobs.
TechRepublic.com released "11 Smart Career Tips for 2011," Here are couple of great tips:
- Look out for #1 - Take responsibility for your career development.
- Hone your communication skills - great communication makes for an excellent manager. Learn to listen, make effective presentations and communicate with colleagues professionally.
- Cross-over functionality - the best executives learned how to do multiple functions within their business. Learn everything! Your knowledge increases your power!
These are just a few career tips for 2011. Click here to read the article
If you would like to share your best business practices or tips for career success please contact us at [email protected]. We are looking for alumni newsletter contributors. Write in today! |
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Job of the Month
Recruiter
Red Ventures
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Management/Non-Profit
Distribution Manager
San Antonio Food Bank
- Supervise Order Clerk and Agency Order Process including Agency Schedule
- Supervise the store coordinator and the agency store
- Supervise the Mobile Pantry Program
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
- A general understanding of the SAFB Mission and programs
To Apply: Click Here. |
IT
Website Support Technician I
Rackspace
- Requires 0 - 18 months working in a computer technical field, with prior customer service experience a plus
- Provides basic troubleshooting of services to diagnose whether customer's issue is server-side - and if so, what can be done to rectify the situation
- Basic knowledge of building or hosting websites (installing open source scripts, Dreamweaver, webmail), Linux and Windows operating systems, mail, system services (i.e. FTP, DNS), programming languages (i.e. HTML, PHP, CGI, ASP, .NET), and databases (i.e. MySQL, MSSQL)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering related field or equivalent work experience, preferred
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EMPLOYMENT TIP #1
The Summary or Objective at the top of your r�sum� is the wrap-up; It tells the reader, "This person knows who s/he is, what s/he's done, and why it matters." Your Summary shows off your writing skills, shows that you know what's salient in your background, and puts a point on the arrow of your r�sum�. |
Accounting
Accountant
NuStar Energy
- Responsible for monitoring, recording, reviewing and analyzing assigned inventory accounting processes in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience, inventory accounting experience preferred.
- Compiles and analyzes a variety of accounting data related to the Inventory department
To Apply: Click Here. |
Medical
Registered Nurse
Emerus Emergency Hospital
- Uses specialized knowledge and skills to proficiently assess patients and identifies actual and potential nursing patient care needs
- Practices and promotes positive customer and peer relations.
- Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
- A minimum of two years full-time RN related experience in Emergency Room and/or CCU, providing nursing care to similar patient populations, or two years combination experience in related healthcare positions
- Graduation from an approved nursing program
To Apply: Click Here. |
Legal
Para-Legal
City of San Antonio
- Assists attorneys in their review and preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents
- Researches points of law using case books, statutes, and other legal materials
- Must have satisfactorily completed a formal course of paralegal study at an accredited educational institution
- One (1) year of experience in paralegal work
To Apply: Click Here . |
EMPLOYMENT TIP #2
Successful job-seekers use friends,
LinkedIn contacts, and anybody else in their network to locate and reach out to contacts inside a target employer. |
Law Enforcement
Detention Officer
GEO Group
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Responsible to oversee and maintain custody, care and control of detainees or inmates of a facility -
Enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency -
Mut have a high school diploma or equivalent Certification (GED). College course work and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services and related field preferred -
Must be able to pass background and credit investigation, drug screen and medical evaluation
To Apply:Click Here. |
Financial
Cash Operations Specialist
Generations Federal Credit Union
- Cash Operations Specialist is primarily responsible for driving day-to-day operational excellence
- Coaches and trains the Member Services team to process transactions accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Creates a positive team environment by modeling appropriate behaviors
- Provides Member Services Representatives with subject matter expertise on difficult transactions, questionable items, and daily balancing; searches records to assist subordinates in locating and reconciling posting errors on members accounts to verify accuracy of transactions
- Associates Degree preferred or equivalent experience in bank-related education preferred
To Apply: Click Here. |
EMPLOYMENT TIP #3 You can't wait for companies to call you back. You've got to call and follow up on the r�sum�s you've sent. Don't sit and wait for the call to come. Your r�sum� is in a stack with 150 others, and if you don't push it up the pipeline, no one will.
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Science
Chemist
Kelly Scientific Resources
- Full Time Position
- responsible for testing concrete, composites and other building products for strength, set times, and durability
- Associates degree/BS in Chemistry or related field
- Relevant laboratory experience and training in construction materials is a plus
To Apply: Click Here . |
Logistics
Logistics Shipping/ Receiving
Nordstrom
- Utilize inventory management systems to scan, process and research cartons in accordance with our inventory control processes
- Prep merchandise for store and customer shipments
- Provide general support to the store, e.g. set up special events, organize backroom and relocate store fixtures
- Prior shipping and receiving experience preferred
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
To Apply: Click Here. |
Education
Middle School Program Director
YMCA of Greater San Antonio
- Responsible for recruiting, development, supervision and evaluation of all staff and volunteers needed to operate programs
- Responsible for planning, administration, promotion, supervision and evaluation of the programs for the middle school programs
- Assists in developing the budget and manages expenses to achieve budgeted income and goals on a yearly basis
- Participates in Program Development and Staff Development committees
- A Bachelor's Degree in Child Care, Education, Child Development, Behavioral Science or related field is required
- Incumbent is required to have CPR, First Aid, BBP, and a class "C" Driver License
To Apply:Click Here.
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Health and Human Services
Employment Specialist
BCFS
- Two years experience working with at risk adolescent youth
- Two years experience working with employment components and resources needed to help young adults fulfill employment needs and requirements that leads to independence
- Experience working with volunteers, collaborating agencies, and the community
- Ability to work under minimum supervision. Exercises patience, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality
- Education: Bachelor Degree in a social service or related field
To Apply: Click Here. |
Lawn and Turf
Seasonal Aerator/ Lawn Technician
Scotts Company
- One to three years experience as lawn specialist is preferred but not required.
- Experience working in a customer service capacity required.
- Bilingualism (particularly Spanish) is a desired skill
- Knowledge of Scotts philosophies, standards and procedures
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree in agronomics preferred
- Experience working in a customer service capacity required
To Apply: Click Here
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Administrative
Community Health Assistant
Baptist Health System
- 2 years experience in physician office or other healthcare environment
- Performs receptionist and clerical duties in daily operations of the Pregnancy Testing Center
- Registers patients
- Provides assistance to uninsured/ underinsured patients with documents for Medicaid coverage and promotes Baptist Health System women's services
- High School graduate or equivalent
To Apply: Click Here
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Upcoming Events |
San Antonio Career Fair
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
11 AM - 2 PM
Omni San Antonio Hotel
9821 Colonnade Blvd. |
Career Contact Information |
Rosie Castro, Director of Center for Academic Transitions
Danielle Espinoza, Scholarships and Alumni Coordinator
Jonathon Gonzales, Education Support Specialist
Nora Esparza, Education Support Specialist
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