PAC Career Link - Bringing You The Latest Jobs in San Antonio!

"Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears,

and never regrets."- Leonardo da Vinci

With the end of another semester, comes a new graduating class ready to make their mark in the workforce. Some first thoughts may include: "What now?" and "Am I really ready for this?"

Well graduate, take a deep breath and remember what inspired you to work so hard to walk that stage. It is no mystery that the job market has become competitive, but job seekers should be aware that Workforce Solutions Alamo is reporting the lowest unemployment rate (6.2% UE in the San Antonio metro area) since May 2009. Also, a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers has found that businesses are expecting to hire 9.5% more graduates this year versus last year. With that said, get your resume ready and interviewing skills strong because it is time to find your next great opportunity!

For 2012 grads intent on landing their dream jobs, US News provides seven key things that employers want:

Facebook accounts that don't embarrass anyone--One in three employers said they use social networks to conduct background checks on job candidates, and 40 percent of those that do said they specifically check Facebook.
Entrepreneurial experience--By launching their own side businesses or setting up a shop online, college students can teach themselves about entrepreneurship and increase their value to potential employers in the process.
Leadership experience--About half of employers surveyed said that they look to hire people who have held leadership positions in on-campus organizations.
Internship experience--Nine in 10 employers said they look for students to have one or two internships before graduating, and that those internships should be at least three months each to provide enough experience.
Basic knowledge of the job--Standard career advice suggests that job candidates should have a handful of questions to ask their potential employers to help demonstrate their knowledge of the way the company works.
Communication skills--A whopping 98% of employers said they consider communication skills to be essential.
A good attitude--Job candidates should strive to come across as enthusiastic and friendly, and always follow-up with a thank-you note.

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Job of the Month

Office Manager

Baptist Child and Family Services

Ensure daily all gifts and donor information is entered correctly into Raiser's Edge.
Prepare requisitions related to ordering supplies for the Corporate Office and submit to Finance within 2 days of receipt.
Politely answer all incoming calls within three rings and direct calls to appropriated parties. Bilingual preferred.
Minimum Associate degree. 1-3 years of experience in an administrative role.

To Apply: Click Here.

Human Resources

Human Resources Associate

Visionworks of America

Responsible for ordering background checks and maintaining drug screen results.
Audits, enters, and files Human Resources paperwork; ensuring that all necessary new-hire and termination paperwork is completed per company, state, and federal guidelines.
Enters all Associate Performance Notices into HRIS system, forwards any copies of APNs which may not be in keeping with our progressive disciplinary policy.
3-5 years of experience in related field. User knowledge of Ceridian is a plus.
High school diploma/GED. Some college preferred.

To apply please click here or submit you resume to resumes@ecca.com.

Monthly Financial Tip

ESTABLISH AND BUILD GOOD CREDIT-Not only can good credit give you better rates and borrowing power, it can be the determining factor for a job offer. More employers are now looking at credit reports when considering an applicant.

"Formal education will make you a living;

self-education will make you a fortune." -Jim Rohn

Engineering

Engineering Technician

City of San Antonio

Review street construction plans, profiles, and specifications to determine accuracy and completeness.
Directs and advises survey field crews and draftsmen.
Acts as point of contact for citizens, consultants, and/or contractors and assists in resolving complaints.
One (1) year of engineering, drafting, or traffic operations experience.
Associate Degree from an accredited college or university

To Apply online: Click Here.

EMPLOYMENT TIP #1

Utilize all resources.

As a recent or soon-to-be college graduate, don't leave any stone unturned! Classified ads, the Internet, local career service specialists and job-search firms all have their place in the prospective job search. Never pass up an opportunity to send a cover letter and resume. Check out job boards at your old school and keep the library in your daily or weekly agenda as it offers many free services from job searchers as well.

Finance

Card Services Fraud Analyst

Jefferson Bank

Will help direct the card fraud division with monitoring, studying and scoring customer's card spending patterns by evaluating multiple bank systems and resolving customer case studies.
Excellent literacy with Microsoft Office including; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, and Outlook
Knowledge of Neural Network Scoring Systems (i.e., Prism, Visa Risk Manager, Pulse Debit Protect/Fraud Prevention)
2-3 years experience working in a banking operations department including experience in cardholder operations.

To Apply: Click Here.

Medical

Licensed Practical Nurse--Karnes City Location

The GEO Group

Develops nursing care plans on detainees/inmates.
Assists physician with sick call by screening patients and performing minor surgical procedures. Treats detainees/inmates with problems within professional capabilities and refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
Makes observation rounds on patients, and records in progress notes. Evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients on periodic basis, charts, and reports problems to management.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) in the state of Texas.
Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.

To Apply: Click Here or contact Michele Dobos at 561-999-5863 or at mdobos@geogroup.com.

Logistics

Operations Supervisor

UPS Freight

Oversees and is directly involved in more than one of the following operations: dock, P&D, and Road Dispatch, including, but not limited to, customer service, productivity, quality freight handling, claims prevention, load average, and safety.
Prepare and manage safety procedures in accordance with Company, OSHA, and DOT guidelines.
Prepare and implement action plans to ensure the service center achieves planned productivity, load average, cube utilization, and service targets.

To Apply: Click Here.

EMPLOYMENT TIP #2

Be aware of your talking to listening ratio.

It's easy for recent grads to get excited during the interview when trying to prove their qualifications, but experts warn they be aware of how much they're talking. Interviewees shouldn't let nerves prevent them from listening and answering questions directly. Listen to where the interview can go because it doesn't have to be a standard process. If you're listening to what they're saying, you'll ask better questions and give them the information that they desire.

Administrative

Administrative Assistant

AACOG

Provide administrative support to the ALA Program in the daily administration and operations of the programs to ensure compliance with Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; organize and prioritize a variety of assignments and manage time effectively
Maintain file or fax confirmation sheets regarding all outgoing HCS material; gather timesheets, mileage forms, MAC study logs & check for accuracy.
High School or its equivalent required with two years of administrative support experience; two years of college level education preferred.

To Apply: Click Here.

Social Services

Case Manager/Exam Services Coordinator

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Train and inform faculty, staff, students and the public about the Disability Support Services through outreach programs, in-service training, educational materials presentations, promotional and assessment activities.
Assess, recommend and coordinate exam needs of individual students and the DSS.
One year of related work experience. Working knowledge of ADA/504 and 508 applicable federal and state laws.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Assistive Rehab, Special Education, or closely related field.

To Apply: Click Here.

EMPLOYMENT TIP #3

Get into groups.

Beyond connecting to individuals, join LinkedIn groups related to your alma mater, professional associations, volunteer organization and industries you want to join. Every discussion in which you comment is an opportunity to market yourself to people who might be hiring, and every group contains a "jobs" tab where members post opportunities to one another.

Public Relations

Equal Employment Business Opportunity Coordinator

VIA Metropolitan Transit

Performs specialized professional and technical work to facilitate the day to day and long-range implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program and other business/community outreach efforts with diverse, minority businesses, organizations and major stakeholders in order to promote community awareness and support for VIA program goals.
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Media Relations, Communications, or Public Administration or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years experience serving in a full-time position as a community or public relations coordinator in either the private or non-profit sector, or an equivalent combination.
Familiarity or experience with minority, government or business programs is desirable.

To apply: Click here.

Information Technology

Support Technician II

Peer1 Hosting

Serves as liaison and main point of contact for the Product Engineering and Development group(s), providing information regarding server healthy, product issues and fixes, recommendations and system performance.
Works with vendors, I.T. staff, NSA Engineers, and end users to troubleshoot problems with server applications.
General knowledge of servers/computer hardware and software.
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To Apply: Click Here.

Veterinary Technology

Surgery Veterinarian Technician

San Antonio Humane Society

Performs diagnostic procedures including: collecting blood samples, examining animals for infections and infestations.
Prepares patients for surgery, including pre-medicate, anesthetize, and incubate as well as clip and clean the surgical site.
Monitors supply needs and communicates to supervisor of what is needed in a timely manner.
Provides accurate information and friendly professional service to the public and to co-workers in a positive, courteous, truthful and tactful manner in keeping with the core values of the Humane Society.

To apply: Click here.

Internship Opportunities

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 31, 2012 at 5 p.m.
Special enrollment consideration will be given to applicants attending school out-of-town or out-of-state

For more information: Click Here.

Southwest Research Institute

Student Analyst-Software Development

Provide technical support and new development for several software applications used to support division operations.
Work with division staff and management to derive requirements and make appropriate software modifications or develop enhancements for business operations software.
Qualified candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited University studying Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems Management or Information Systems.

To Apply: Click Here.

Spurs Sports & Entertainment

Intern - Event Services

Prepare prospectus for events, and distribute event documentation to various departments. Provide production correspondence with Event Coordinators, Clients and Building Operations.
Create and submit web site content as needed, to book and promote Bud Light Courtyard and corporate events.
Must receive college credit for internship. Internship must be related to major or current course of study.

To apply please Click Here.

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