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Ready to Spring into Action?
With another hiring season coming around it may be time to touch up on your interviewing skills. Lots of job hunters are talking about how unconventional methods have now entered the interview room. Some of these new techniques are geared toward helping the candidate feel comfortable, while others may just totally catch you off guard. Brazen Careerist Blogger Amanda Abella offers some great information on how interviews have evolved so you can be ready and get that job.
The "new interview" includes types such as:
Group Interviews - From either being interviewed by several members of the company or even a candidate group interview where you and other viable candiates are interviewed for the same job. Companies want to see how you react with a group already in place to see if you are a good fit for them.
Interview in public places - The way you act in public can be seen as a great indictator of how you will interact with others within the company's already established culture. This type of interview is especially effective for outside sales careers.
Skype Interviews - Skype interviewing is quickly replacing phone interviews. Not only are Skype interviews cost effective for the company. They also give interviewers dealing with relocation recruitment the opportunity to see you in person.
To read the full article Click Here.
If you would like to share your best business practices or tips for career success please contact us at kbeaumont@alamo.edu. We are looking for alumni newsletter contributors. Write in today! |
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Job of the Month
Quality Assurance Technician I - Milk Plant
HEB
- Perform routine tests of finished product, work-in-progress and raw materials and compares results against specifications to determine quality status
- Trains production team members in the areas of basic quality and food safety
- Understand how process improvements (both Kaizen and Breakthrough) achieve results by identifying and eliminating waste and/or reducing variation and optimizing process performance
- Associates degree (Two years college level science including laboratory courses OR two years equivalent work experience in an industrial manufacturing plant or comparable experience
To Apply: Click Here.
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Manufacturing 
Team Leader (JIT)
Avanzar Interior Technologies
- Incorporate safe working procedures into daily activities in and around the facility.
- Ability to lead a team in a stressful environment.
- Elimination of bottlenecks and ensure Red Rabbits are performed.
- Train less experience Team Members as required
To apply please email resume to CD Rodriguez at Carlos.Rodriguez@jci.com |
 March Financial Tip
FIND A FREE CHECKING ACCOUNT-Having a free checking account can save you from monthly fees and check-cashing service costs. This is wasted money that quickly adds up.
"A penny saved is a penny earned." - Benjamin Frankin |
 IT
Desktop Support Technician - Level 1
Whataburger
- Troubleshoots and resolves client problems and provide communication on problem status to clients.
- Installs and maintains server and workstation hardware and software.
- Plans and participates in scheduled downtime activities for updates, upgrades, and changes.
- High school diploma/GED equivalent or equivalent work experience.
- One years experience in Microsoft operating systems and workstation applications.
To Apply online: Click Here. |
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EMPLOYMENT TIP #1
Schedule informational interviews.
Find people working in the industry/field that you are interested in and ask to speak to them to find out more about what they do. If you do this, you must be well prepared in advance for these meetings. Make a list of the questions you want to ask including the advantages and disadvantages. This type of job research will help you discover whether or not you have the required skills and experience for your chosen field of work and will give you a greater understanding of what the job entails as well as helping you to identify companies to approach for work. |
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Accounting 
Accounts Receivable Manager
Mission Road Ministries
- Coordination and communication with and to other departments of requirement to meet billing deadlines.
- Experience with MIP accounting software preferred.
- College degree in Accounting.
- 2 years related experience in Accounts Receivable.
To Apply: Click Here. |
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Medical
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
San Antonio Independent School District
- Carry out the health program on assigned campus(es) under the supervision of the nurse supervisor and/or registered nurse facilitator.
- Serve as a resource for families and school personnel and act as liaison with community agencies and providers.
- Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Licensed as a Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.
- Two (2) years as an LVN in a clinical setting.
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Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
- Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinary or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.
- Ensure the safety of the pets, clients, and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
- Certificate of completion from a NAVTA approved Veterinary Assistant program, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- One year related experience required with customer service preferred.
To Apply: Click Here. |
 EMPLOYMENT TIP #2
To move forward continue to learn and make yourself better. Invest in professional development. New skills are a necessity when it comes to career advancement. It's important to actively develop new skills through training and reading books, for instance. Don't just apply the new skills and assume all is going well, actively ask for feedback. |
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 Criminal Justice
Public Safety Dispatcher II
Bexar County
To Apply: Click Here. |
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 Legal
Paralegal
City of San Antonio
- Assists attorneys in their review and preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Files court briefs and pleadings with the Court.
- Maintains a calendar of scheduled events which include hearings, meetings, and court dates.
- 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 #3 Conquer the Job Fair with a confident, resume-in-hand approach. Most areas should have job fairs or career exhibitions organized year round so don't be afraid to attend. These job fairs will provide you with a better idea of the dream career that you have in mind. You are given a chance to meet face to face with recruiters. It is always a great idea to help your job search along by speaking to professionals directly involved in your targeted career choice. |
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Logistics
Transportation Manager
San Antonio Food Bank
- Manages in a timely manner all product donor requests for pick-ups and receipting of project.
- Provides training to drivers on D.O.T. requirements to include pick-up, delivery and dispatch issues.
- Assists Food Resource Manager in securing bids for hired transportation.
- Knowledge of general fleet management, logistics, and D.O.T. regulations.
- College degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
To Apply:Click Here. |
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 Management
Community Relations Manager
Davis Vision
- Overseeing the coordination of events and activities including corporate sponsorship, cultural development, networking organizations, charity organizations.
- Submitting annual community relations plan to senior leadership for approval
- Associates/Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience
- 5-7 years in a service related industry
To Apply: Click Here. |
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 Administrative
Administrative Secretary
St. Mary's University
- Greets and maintains contact with all students and alumni who are seeking information from careers services.
- Schedules appointments for students and alumni to meet with the Assistant Dean and Director and maintains their calendars.
- Acts as the primary person in conjunction with student research assistant to input information into the Symplicity Job Bank, and to archive postings upon employer request. New listings generally should be put into the job bank daily or as directed by the Director.
- Some college or appropriate business experience preferred. At least one year's experience in a business setting with background in answering multi-line telephone system required.
To Apply:Click Here. |
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Social Services
Care Specialist I
Alamo Area Council of Governments
- Conduct eligibility intakes with consumers, assessing consumers "ability to pay" fee according to guidelines, completing appropriate documentation and maintaining files and records.
- Attend and participate in community outreach events.
- Prefer one (1) year of experience in delivering services to a person with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Prefer bilingual (Spanish).
- Bachelor's degree in Behavior Science required.
To Apply: Click Here. |
City of San Antonio 2012 Ambassador Program
Internship program for currently enrolled college students sponsored by the City of San Antonio. The program exposes students to professional opportunities and innovative career paths through paid internships and training experience in high-demand occupations in an effort to attract San Antonio's graduating professionals to jobs and industries within the local community.
Application/Criteria
To apply for an Ambassador Internship, applicants must:
- Be a San Antonio high school graduate or permanent resident of San Antonio
- Have already completed at least one full year (two semesters) of college
- Demonstrate and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average or better
- Submit completed application (including attachments) no later than May 4, 2012 at 5p.m.
- Special enrollment consideration will be given to applicants attending school out-of-town or out-of-state
For more information: Click Here. |
NuStar Energy
Intern - Credit
- Make collection calls on various accounts receivable and obtain necessary documentation to assist in final collection of invoices.
- Assist in monthly investment interest analysis, check clearings, cast postings and other cash functions.
- Currently pursing bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required. Current Junior or Senior level status required.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or above required.
- Minimum one year experience preferred.
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Job Fairs
City of San Antonio CDL Drivers Job Fair
Saturday, March 31, 2012
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Northeast Service Center
10303 Tool Yard San Antonio, TX
The City of San Antonio's Solid Waste Management Department is hosting a CDL Drivers Job Fair. Interviews will be conducted and conditional offers may be made on site. Minimum Job Requirements: Valid Commercial Class B Drivers License and three (3) years of operating light, medium, and heavy equipment. For more information please contact:City of San Antonio Human Resources Department Customer Service, (210) 207-8705.
Eagle Ford Shale Oil Job Fair
Saturday, April 14, 2012
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Palo Alto College Gymnasium
1400 W. Villaret, San Antonio, TX
For more information please contact: Henry Espionza, Director of Workforce Training - Palo Alto College at 210-486-3411.
SAISD Teacher Job Fair
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Marriott Plaza Hotel
555 South Alamo - Hidalgo Ballroom, San Antonio, TX
Elementary Job Fair (PK-8)
08:00 am - 12:00 pm
Secondary Job Fair
12:30 pm - 04:30 pm
For more information please visit: http://www.saisd.net/main
YMCA Summer Job Fair
- Braundera Family YMCA - 9606 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78250
- April 2nd from 4-8 pm
- Schertz Family YMCA - 621 Westchester, Schertz, TX 78154
- April 6th from 10 am - 2 pm
Positions Available:
Site Aides for Summer Day Camp - Must have HS diploma and previous experience working with children.
Lifeguards - Must be at least 16 years old. Must have current Lifeguard, First Aide, CPR, AED, O2, and BBP certifications.
For more information please visit http://ymcasa.tx.iapplicants.com/
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Useful Resources and Events
4th Annual Women in Policing Symposium
Saturday, March 31, 2012
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Palo Alto College Performing Arts Building
A panel of current SAPD female officers, cadets, explorers, and more will discuss what life has been like while joining the force. It is a great opportunity for interested individuals to decide if a career in law enforcement is the right one. The event is open to the community so anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
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Save the Date for PACfest 2012!
Join us April 26th as we Fiesta all day long with bands, food and fun!
Approximately 50 food and arts & crafts vendors participate in PACfest. Vendors include student and community groups, and have a cross section of cultural, social and nutritional offerings.
Other concurrent activities will be taking place throughout the day. Fiesta royalty will visit throughout the day to hand out medals and meet with the public.
For more information on PACfest 2012, please call Vincent Bosquez at 210-486-3113 or Carmen Velasquez 210-486-3125.
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Calling all Alumni!
Calling all Alumni! We are seeking volunteers for upcoming campus-wide events, and we need your help!
If you would like to volunteer at PACFest on April 26th between 10 am - 7 pm, then please contact Katherine Beaumont at 210-486-3120 or email her at kbeaumont@alamo.edu. Volunteer and have some fun at the same time!
Palo Alto College will be having its Graduation Ceremony on May 10th at the Freeman Coliseum. We need volunteers from 5 pm - 9pm to help coordinate the staging area for the graduates. If you would like to volunteer, then please contact Katherine Beaumont at 210-486-3120 or email her kbeaumont@alamo.edu. Come volunteer and help make this year's ceremony memorable for our graduates! _________________________________________________________________________
FREE one-on-one help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid! PAC is offereing one-on-one help with filling out the FAFSA so come on in and recieve what you may be eligible for!
Date, Times and Locations are Listed Below:
9am-1pm, April 14, Palomino Center
9am-1pm, May 5, Palomino Center
What do I need to bring with me?
-Student's and parents' 2011 IRS tax forms and W2s or web link into IRS
-Student's and parents' social security numbers
-Student's alien registration number if applicable
-Student's and parents' untaxed income information (e.g. child support)
-Student's and parents' other financial information (e.g. net worth of business, farm asssets, etc.)
-Student's and parents' exact dates of birth
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Rosie Castro, Director of Center for Academic Transitions
Nora Esparza, Education Support Specialist
Katherine Beaumont, Coordinator- Scholarship & Alumni
kbeaumont@alamo.edu / 210-486-3120
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