Farewell!!

Danielle Espinoza, Scholarship & Alumni Coordinator, and creator of the Palo Alto College Alumni Newsletter and Career Link is saying goodbye to PAC to pursue new adventures. Danielle valued her time at Palo Alto College, creating a new face of alumni relations at PAC and developing the scholarship component in the Center for Academic Transitions.   Through Danielle the scholarship and alumni component at Palo Alto College has become an example for other Alamo Colleges.  

When asked about her experiences Danielle stated, "My experience at PAC will remain with me always.  I have learned a great deal about the education industry, which will be a great benefit to my future endeavors.  I would like to say thank you to everyone I've worked with at PAC, their hard work, and unwavering dedication to the students is an inspiration.  I will never forget their kindness and passion for what they do every day!  The students were a joy to work with and I hope to stay connected as I begin this new chapter."  Under Danielle's guidance and passion for greatness we have been able to grow in our ability to provide services to our students and alumni. We wish her well on her future endeavors and thank her for all of her contributions to our campus and in our lives. 

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard".  ~Carol Sobieski and Thomas Meehan, Annie
 

"You never get a second chance to make a good first impression."

This statement seems to be the origin of every job seekers' anxiety.  What if that first impression is something that is by chance and only lasts a minute? Will you be ready? You never know when opportunity is right around the corner!  The best tool to have in your arsenal is an "elevator speech."

Amy Drew from Brass Magazine explains the need for an "elevator speech." The idea is to say what you need to about yourself in the time it takes to ride an elevator from the bottom floor to the top -- and sound good doing it.

Use these tips to develop such a strategy:

• DEFINE YOURSELF. Jot down key words that describe you, your strengths and skills.
• HOOK YOUR LISTENER. Don't just say: "Hi, my name is Pete and I just graduated from ABC College with a degree in business." Try something like: "Hi, my name is Pete, and I just spent the last four years preparing to influence my generation with new technology that will redefine how we work."
• LESS IS MORE. Get to the point, so you don't waste their time or patience. Convey your message with as few words as possible.
• EXPLAIN IN LAYMAN'S TERMS. For example, "interactive communication software" doesn't sound any better than saying "blog." USE A GOOD OPENER. For example "I'm starting a website that raises money for students interested in studying abroad." (Nonprofit entrepreneur)
• PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Your speech should roll off your tongue. You want to look confident, but not pushy.

For the full article please Click here 

If you would like to share your best business practices or tips for career success please contact us at jgonzales542@alamo.edu. We are looking for alumni newsletter contributors.  Write in today!

Health & Human Services

Haven for Hope 

• Identify and recruit volunteer corps and large groups interested in working with Haven for Hope as well as targed recruitment efforts for specialized needs
• Maintain an updated volunteer database for Haven for Hope Campus.   
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Experience with or in the nonprofit setting is required.
• Experience working with at-risk population is preferred.

To Apply: Click Here.   

Medical

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Southwest Hospital

• Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director of Telemetry/PCU and the direct supervision of a Charge Nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant provides a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for assigned patients.
• Certified as a Nursing Assistant in Texas and current CPR
• Previous experience in hospital or nursing home patient care preferred.

Law Enforcement

Police/School Resource Officer- Harlandale ISD

• High School Diploma or GED from a state accredited high school or educational program
• Must possess a State Peace Officer's License, valid and up to date within the time frame mandated by State. Less than a (6) month service break, and subject to renewal upon a L-1 renewal form for change of employment
• Prefer previous experience in law-enforcement related work
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record

Marketing/Communications 

Web Operations Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT TIP #3   

Choose Job Sites Carefully. Jobs are listed on thousands of different websites,

so be selective about which ones you use. As a

comprehensive search engine for jobs, Indeed.com

will help you find specialized job boards or

employer career sites that fit your interests. It will

also save you time and steer you to jobs you

won't otherwise find.

Industrial Technology

Technician (Electronics)

Southwest Research Institute  

• Install, remove, or repair various types of lab and control system instrumentation in a test cell or vehicle; work with instruments such as temperature indicators, load cell readouts, amplifiers, pressure transducers, and voltage supplies
• Assemble electronic circuits from engineering drawings and complete instrument wiring in engine and drive train test cells; interface computer hardware to laboratory electronics and assemble computer components, housings, and enclosures
• Requires an AA degree in Electronics, Instrumentation or a related field with 1-2 years related experience. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Must have knowledge in electronics foundations; electronics instrumentation. Must be able to solder through-hole and surface mount components to circuit boards; build enclosures and wiring harnesses for custom electronics; repair, install, and fabricate electronic circuitry in engine laboratories and in test vehicles.
• Must be able to use Linux text editing tools, and revision control system. Knowledge of basic AC, DC, and logic is a plus.

To Apply: Click Here 

Science