By Murray Wardrop
Published: 7:00AM BST 18 Aug 2010
The private lives of young people are now so well documented on the internet that many will have to change their names on reaching adulthood, Google’s CEO has claimed.
Eric Schmidt suggested that young people should be entitled to change their identity to escape their misspent youth, which is now recorded in excruciating detail on social networking sites such as Facebook.
"I don't believe society understands what happens when everything is available, knowable and recorded by everyone all the time," Mr Schmidt told the Wall Street Journal.
In an interview Mr Schmidt said he believed that every young person will one day be allowed to change their name to distance themselves from embarrassing photographs and material stored on their friends' social media sites.
The 55-year-old also predicted that in the future, Google will know so much about its users that the search engine will be able to help them plan their lives.
Using profiles of it customers and tracking their locations through their smart phones, it will be able to provide live updates on their surroundings and inform them of tasks they need to do.
"We're trying to figure out what the future of search is," Mr Schmidt said. “One idea is that more and more searches are done on your behalf without you needing to type.
"I actually think most people don't want Google to answer their questions. They want Google to tell them what they should be doing next."
He suggested, as an example, that because Google would know “roughly who you are, roughly what you care about, roughly who your friends are”, it could remind users what groceries they needed to buy when passing a shop.
The comments are not the first time Mr Schmidt has courted controversy over the wealth of personal information people reveal on the internet. Last year, he notoriously remarked: “If you have something that you don’t want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn't be doing it in the first place."
Earlier this year, Google was condemned by the privacy watchdogs of 10 countries for showing a “disappointing disregard” for safeguarding private information of its users.
In a letter to Mr Schmidt, Britain's Information Commissioner Chris Graham joined his counterparts in countries including Canada, France, Germany and Italy, in raising concerns over its Street View and Buzz social networking services.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Career change and job search challenges after 40
Changing jobs is not easily done after forty but sometimes you have no other choice. Your job no longer exists, the company went out of business, you must move to another area, the reasons are varied. It is anything but easy to start over at this perilous age, but sometimes there is not another choice. My advice is to keep searching and know that you will eventually find something that you will feel comfortable doing.
When a plant you have been employed at maybe ten or fifteen years shut down, you are given a notice and that's it. Sometimes you get severance pay, sometimes not; sometimes they will help you relocate, sometimes not. What you do is to be brave and go elsewhere and look for work.
Yet, the kind of job that this title speaks about is elective job changes. You are sick and tired of working for peanuts and you know your better skills are not being utilized. What you do is before you actually quit your dull and unsatisfactory job is plan for a new one.
You upgrade your skills. Once you were skilled as a secretary, at least that is what you trained to be but you sucked into being a buyer for Sears. It isn't your type of work and maybe your promotions would have been better had you shown more enthusiasm. As it now stands you are considered more like an assistant than the big buyer and your promotions have been almost nonexistent.
Once you learn the ropes and talk to a few of the professionals and learn all there is to learn about what a good secretary you are, you set out to become one of those.
As part of the new training, for any kind of new job, you get rid of any old habits that may keep you from getting your new line of work. You must not only know the work, you must beat out the young ones standing in line for the job. You understand that bosses of any company anywhere prefer to get the workers young. They will not mind the extra time and expense of training them in the way they want them to work; this they will not do for the forty and over.
At least, they are less willing to do this with older workers at forty or older. At most you will only give them ten or fifteen years or even less, and they will not want to take a chance on you. You have a few things in your favor here: You are not as gullible as the younger workers and being a few years older than the boss, you know a few things he does not.
You point out to him exactly how useful you will be. You let him know that this has been the kind of job you trained for when you were young but you were side-tracked by circumstances. Now that your children are all grown you have fewer obligations than the younger women who will be getting married and will be leaving. While you don't say this you some how let him know how reliable you are and you let your prospective boss know you will only improve with practice.
You have them listening. Now you follow through and you make every chance you have to show your capabilities count. In fact with this new attitude, you were the one that started the rumor that paid off so well for the older workers and Wal-Mart: that older workers are more dependable. It is with reputations such as these that at age forty you successively change careers.
by Effie Moore Salem
When a plant you have been employed at maybe ten or fifteen years shut down, you are given a notice and that's it. Sometimes you get severance pay, sometimes not; sometimes they will help you relocate, sometimes not. What you do is to be brave and go elsewhere and look for work.
Yet, the kind of job that this title speaks about is elective job changes. You are sick and tired of working for peanuts and you know your better skills are not being utilized. What you do is before you actually quit your dull and unsatisfactory job is plan for a new one.
You upgrade your skills. Once you were skilled as a secretary, at least that is what you trained to be but you sucked into being a buyer for Sears. It isn't your type of work and maybe your promotions would have been better had you shown more enthusiasm. As it now stands you are considered more like an assistant than the big buyer and your promotions have been almost nonexistent.
Once you learn the ropes and talk to a few of the professionals and learn all there is to learn about what a good secretary you are, you set out to become one of those.
As part of the new training, for any kind of new job, you get rid of any old habits that may keep you from getting your new line of work. You must not only know the work, you must beat out the young ones standing in line for the job. You understand that bosses of any company anywhere prefer to get the workers young. They will not mind the extra time and expense of training them in the way they want them to work; this they will not do for the forty and over.
At least, they are less willing to do this with older workers at forty or older. At most you will only give them ten or fifteen years or even less, and they will not want to take a chance on you. You have a few things in your favor here: You are not as gullible as the younger workers and being a few years older than the boss, you know a few things he does not.
You point out to him exactly how useful you will be. You let him know that this has been the kind of job you trained for when you were young but you were side-tracked by circumstances. Now that your children are all grown you have fewer obligations than the younger women who will be getting married and will be leaving. While you don't say this you some how let him know how reliable you are and you let your prospective boss know you will only improve with practice.
You have them listening. Now you follow through and you make every chance you have to show your capabilities count. In fact with this new attitude, you were the one that started the rumor that paid off so well for the older workers and Wal-Mart: that older workers are more dependable. It is with reputations such as these that at age forty you successively change careers.
by Effie Moore Salem
Over 50 and Changing Careers? You'd Better Have a Plan
Over 50 and Changing Careers? You'd Better Have a Plan
Like it or not, if you're over 50 and changing careers, you're going to face some challenges that younger workers aren't accustomed to. There's an unspoken bias out there against older workers - at least in many companies - and unless you plan ahead and are prepared to meet that bias head on, you could be in for a long and frustrating job search.
For many employers, "older" workers mean trouble. The perception is that workers over 50 will have more health problems, will miss more work days, will be more forgetful and make more mistakes on the job, and will cost more to insure. There's also the belief that an employer will have to pay an older worker more, and that they'll get less for their investment when the worker retires or moves on.
And perhaps the worst bias that older job seekers have to face is the idea that they're "dinosaurs," or some kind of museum relic that's out of touch with the needs of modern business. And what's surprising is that many of the employers who feel this way are over 50 themselves!
Now an employer isn't going to come out and tell you that you're too old for the job - that kind of discrimination is illegal, after all. You're more likely to hear something like "You're overqualified for the position," or "We're looking for an entry-level worker to fill this post."
And this comes at a time when people are living longer, more productive lives than ever before. A man or woman in good health today can expect to live to be 76 years old. And with the elimination of pension plans in most corporations, and the fall back of the stock market in recent years, many employees will have to work well beyond the traditional retirement age of 65.
So what are older job seekers supposed to do? Well first off, you need to acknowledge the challenge but don't let it discourage you. Many companies are hiring workers over 50, and some of them actually prefer "mature" employees because of their experience and dependability. So you can still make a midlife career change and find a job, but it will probably take a little longer than you were expecting.
And many older workers are skipping the job search all together in favor of starting their own businesses or moving into freelancing opportunities. Some are turning long-time hobbies into full-time businesses. In fact, a lot of these folks see a career change late in life as an opportunity to explore their passions and do things they've always wanted to do.
No matter which path you choose to take, you'll need to sit down and formulate a plan of action. If you decide that you want to seek a new job instead of starting your own business, here are some tips to help you get started:
-- Look for openings at smaller companies. Smaller firms tend to be more open to hiring older workers, and your experience may be more valuable here than in a larger corporation.
-- Network. This is just as important for older job-seekers as it is for younger ones. Spread the word that you're looking to change jobs or careers. Tell family and friends. And search on the Internet for companies in your area that look promising.
-- Use your resume to your advantage. If you have college degrees, list them, but don't give the date when they were awarded. You only need to go back 15 or 20 years when listing past jobs, and it's best to only include experience that pertains to the job you're seeking.
-- Be positive during your interview. Highlight your experience and positive attributes. Be sure to tell the interviewer about your past accomplishments. Project an air of youthfulness, and make it clear that you intend to work for the company for a long time: it is a midlife career change.
And most of all, don't get discouraged. Just remember that Colonel Sanders didn't launch his fried chicken empire until he was 65 years old, and George Burns re-invented himself as a movie actor at age 80. There are lots of opportunities for older workers, you just have to stay positive and keep trying.
Kent Johnson - author, publisher, career coach.
"Helping people realize their dreams one career at a time."
Like it or not, if you're over 50 and changing careers, you're going to face some challenges that younger workers aren't accustomed to. There's an unspoken bias out there against older workers - at least in many companies - and unless you plan ahead and are prepared to meet that bias head on, you could be in for a long and frustrating job search.
For many employers, "older" workers mean trouble. The perception is that workers over 50 will have more health problems, will miss more work days, will be more forgetful and make more mistakes on the job, and will cost more to insure. There's also the belief that an employer will have to pay an older worker more, and that they'll get less for their investment when the worker retires or moves on.
And perhaps the worst bias that older job seekers have to face is the idea that they're "dinosaurs," or some kind of museum relic that's out of touch with the needs of modern business. And what's surprising is that many of the employers who feel this way are over 50 themselves!
Now an employer isn't going to come out and tell you that you're too old for the job - that kind of discrimination is illegal, after all. You're more likely to hear something like "You're overqualified for the position," or "We're looking for an entry-level worker to fill this post."
And this comes at a time when people are living longer, more productive lives than ever before. A man or woman in good health today can expect to live to be 76 years old. And with the elimination of pension plans in most corporations, and the fall back of the stock market in recent years, many employees will have to work well beyond the traditional retirement age of 65.
So what are older job seekers supposed to do? Well first off, you need to acknowledge the challenge but don't let it discourage you. Many companies are hiring workers over 50, and some of them actually prefer "mature" employees because of their experience and dependability. So you can still make a midlife career change and find a job, but it will probably take a little longer than you were expecting.
And many older workers are skipping the job search all together in favor of starting their own businesses or moving into freelancing opportunities. Some are turning long-time hobbies into full-time businesses. In fact, a lot of these folks see a career change late in life as an opportunity to explore their passions and do things they've always wanted to do.
No matter which path you choose to take, you'll need to sit down and formulate a plan of action. If you decide that you want to seek a new job instead of starting your own business, here are some tips to help you get started:
-- Look for openings at smaller companies. Smaller firms tend to be more open to hiring older workers, and your experience may be more valuable here than in a larger corporation.
-- Network. This is just as important for older job-seekers as it is for younger ones. Spread the word that you're looking to change jobs or careers. Tell family and friends. And search on the Internet for companies in your area that look promising.
-- Use your resume to your advantage. If you have college degrees, list them, but don't give the date when they were awarded. You only need to go back 15 or 20 years when listing past jobs, and it's best to only include experience that pertains to the job you're seeking.
-- Be positive during your interview. Highlight your experience and positive attributes. Be sure to tell the interviewer about your past accomplishments. Project an air of youthfulness, and make it clear that you intend to work for the company for a long time: it is a midlife career change.
And most of all, don't get discouraged. Just remember that Colonel Sanders didn't launch his fried chicken empire until he was 65 years old, and George Burns re-invented himself as a movie actor at age 80. There are lots of opportunities for older workers, you just have to stay positive and keep trying.
Kent Johnson - author, publisher, career coach.
"Helping people realize their dreams one career at a time."
Why Wish Upon a Star
Why Wish Upon a Star
When You Can Reach for One?
This article originally appeared on CareerBuilder.com.
By Valerie Young
It's been nearly thirty years since Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel traveled the country conducting interviews for his book, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. In it, is an insightful quote from Nora Watson who says, "I think most of us are looking for a calling, not a job. Most of us, like the assembly line worker, have jobs that are too small for our spirit."
The same can be said of dreams. So many of my clients have jobs that are too small for their dreams. Take Jerry, a 50-year-old airline employee who writes to tell me he "dreads going to work." His real life's pleasure, he says, is carpentry. "Whether it's building a house, cabinets or whatever, I get lost in the project. I can sit for hours and watch [the popular PBS television show] This Old House."
So what's stopping him? Jerry explained the problem this way: "So many people are trapped in jobs they only tolerate. I guess the fear of failure is our biggest problem. I know it is mine." I could practically hear the sigh on the other end of the modem as Jerry signed off with a wistful, "Wish I could get the courage to make the change."
My advice to Jerry was this:
1) Get Perspective.
As career challenges go, Jerry needed to know that he was actually pretty lucky. Most people don't have a clue as to their finding their calling. "Yet here you are," I wrote, "letting something as natural – and manageable – as fear stand between you and vocational heaven."
If this wasn't enough to shift Jerry's thinking, I reminded him of what he should really be afraid of, namely, the prospect of spending the next 15 years doing something he dreads.
2) Get Beyond the Obvious.
Sure, Jerry could always become a carpenter. Or, he could think outside the box by experimenting with some creative ways to dabble in his passion.
For example, he might start out by teaching a carpentry class through an adult learning center or writing a how-to column for the local newspaper. Neither of these ideas would require Jerry to quit his airline job. At least not right away. Both though, have the potential of jumpstarting some creative thinking about all the different ways there are to satisfy a calling.
3) Stop Wishing and Start Dreaming.
Before Jerry could make any kind of change he'd first have to get to the heart of his problem – the clue to which lay in his own parting words. "The real reason you're stuck," I said, "isn't fear. It's that you have been wishing when you should be dreaming." What's the difference?
Wishing is passive. We wish for things over which we are powerless. We wish we'd win the lottery. We wish we were taller or thinner. We wish the waiter would hurry up. Many wishes are tinged with regrets about past decisions. We wish we'd ordered the fish instead of the chicken. That we'd taken the other job. That we hadn't let the love of our lives get away.
Dreaming, though, is different. A dream is active. It's positive. And it's speaks to the future. But that's not all. Unlike "wishful thinking" – which has everything to do with hopelessness and the supposed impracticality of achieving a goal – "dreamful thinking" speaks to exciting prospect of a goal realized. Dreamful thinking invites possibilities into our life.
Still not convinced? Close your eyes and imagine the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he thunders the words, "I have a wish!" Not exactly inspiring is it? That's because unlike a wish, you can see a dream. And as the U.S. Civil Rights Movement reminds us, when others share a common vision of a dream, the motivation it inspires is contagious.
If Jerry really wanted to pursue his love of carpentry, he'd have to first stop wishing and start dreaming. "Fear is natural," I told him, "it goes with the change territory. That's why you need to fortify yourself. Let your dream of doing what you love be the "soul fuel" that propels you to act despite your fears. Once you take those first bold steps on behalf of your dream, the courage will come."
4) Think Big.
There are dreams and then there are Big Dreams. I closed by tossing out a Big Dream idea. Why didn't he approach his local television station about producing a weekly home improvement spot? To satisfy that ever-important local angle, offer to feature improvements made to local viewers homes.
I even jokingly suggested Jerry turn his age to his advantage by calling the segment This ‘Old' Carpenter. "Hey, if you're going to think big," I told him, "then think big. Who knows, you may eventually land a spot as the featured carpentry expert on the Today Show!"
Reach for the Stars
Apparently, something I said worked. A week later Jerry wrote to say he was totally pumped about the prospect being an on-air carpentry guru. He'd even set up a potential collaboration between himself and an old friend with a passion for video production. (I told you dreams were contagious!)
This time Jerry closed on an upbeat note: "I'm ready to start following my dreams," adding, "I sure want to go out of this world doing something I truly enjoy!"
So, what's your Big Dream? Maybe all you really know for sure is that you're ready for a change. That's a start. Now you need to take the goal "make a change" and bump it up a few notches by dreaming big!
If you have multiple interests, picture being able to earn a living enjoying them all.
If you like the idea of working at home, imagine doing it on an island or maybe working only nine months a year.
If you're just making ends meet in an unfulfilling job, imagine doing something you love and doubling your income at the same time.
You may not get everything you want, but two things are certain:
1) It takes not one ounce of energy more to dream big than it does to settle, and you've got a lot more to gain by shooting high than by shooting low.
2) Carl Sandburg once said, "Nothing happens unless first a dream." So reach for the stars and catch hold of a Big Dream. Then, one day at a time, honor your dream with action.
When You Can Reach for One?
This article originally appeared on CareerBuilder.com.
By Valerie Young
It's been nearly thirty years since Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel traveled the country conducting interviews for his book, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. In it, is an insightful quote from Nora Watson who says, "I think most of us are looking for a calling, not a job. Most of us, like the assembly line worker, have jobs that are too small for our spirit."
The same can be said of dreams. So many of my clients have jobs that are too small for their dreams. Take Jerry, a 50-year-old airline employee who writes to tell me he "dreads going to work." His real life's pleasure, he says, is carpentry. "Whether it's building a house, cabinets or whatever, I get lost in the project. I can sit for hours and watch [the popular PBS television show] This Old House."
So what's stopping him? Jerry explained the problem this way: "So many people are trapped in jobs they only tolerate. I guess the fear of failure is our biggest problem. I know it is mine." I could practically hear the sigh on the other end of the modem as Jerry signed off with a wistful, "Wish I could get the courage to make the change."
My advice to Jerry was this:
1) Get Perspective.
As career challenges go, Jerry needed to know that he was actually pretty lucky. Most people don't have a clue as to their finding their calling. "Yet here you are," I wrote, "letting something as natural – and manageable – as fear stand between you and vocational heaven."
If this wasn't enough to shift Jerry's thinking, I reminded him of what he should really be afraid of, namely, the prospect of spending the next 15 years doing something he dreads.
2) Get Beyond the Obvious.
Sure, Jerry could always become a carpenter. Or, he could think outside the box by experimenting with some creative ways to dabble in his passion.
For example, he might start out by teaching a carpentry class through an adult learning center or writing a how-to column for the local newspaper. Neither of these ideas would require Jerry to quit his airline job. At least not right away. Both though, have the potential of jumpstarting some creative thinking about all the different ways there are to satisfy a calling.
3) Stop Wishing and Start Dreaming.
Before Jerry could make any kind of change he'd first have to get to the heart of his problem – the clue to which lay in his own parting words. "The real reason you're stuck," I said, "isn't fear. It's that you have been wishing when you should be dreaming." What's the difference?
Wishing is passive. We wish for things over which we are powerless. We wish we'd win the lottery. We wish we were taller or thinner. We wish the waiter would hurry up. Many wishes are tinged with regrets about past decisions. We wish we'd ordered the fish instead of the chicken. That we'd taken the other job. That we hadn't let the love of our lives get away.
Dreaming, though, is different. A dream is active. It's positive. And it's speaks to the future. But that's not all. Unlike "wishful thinking" – which has everything to do with hopelessness and the supposed impracticality of achieving a goal – "dreamful thinking" speaks to exciting prospect of a goal realized. Dreamful thinking invites possibilities into our life.
Still not convinced? Close your eyes and imagine the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he thunders the words, "I have a wish!" Not exactly inspiring is it? That's because unlike a wish, you can see a dream. And as the U.S. Civil Rights Movement reminds us, when others share a common vision of a dream, the motivation it inspires is contagious.
If Jerry really wanted to pursue his love of carpentry, he'd have to first stop wishing and start dreaming. "Fear is natural," I told him, "it goes with the change territory. That's why you need to fortify yourself. Let your dream of doing what you love be the "soul fuel" that propels you to act despite your fears. Once you take those first bold steps on behalf of your dream, the courage will come."
4) Think Big.
There are dreams and then there are Big Dreams. I closed by tossing out a Big Dream idea. Why didn't he approach his local television station about producing a weekly home improvement spot? To satisfy that ever-important local angle, offer to feature improvements made to local viewers homes.
I even jokingly suggested Jerry turn his age to his advantage by calling the segment This ‘Old' Carpenter. "Hey, if you're going to think big," I told him, "then think big. Who knows, you may eventually land a spot as the featured carpentry expert on the Today Show!"
Reach for the Stars
Apparently, something I said worked. A week later Jerry wrote to say he was totally pumped about the prospect being an on-air carpentry guru. He'd even set up a potential collaboration between himself and an old friend with a passion for video production. (I told you dreams were contagious!)
This time Jerry closed on an upbeat note: "I'm ready to start following my dreams," adding, "I sure want to go out of this world doing something I truly enjoy!"
So, what's your Big Dream? Maybe all you really know for sure is that you're ready for a change. That's a start. Now you need to take the goal "make a change" and bump it up a few notches by dreaming big!
If you have multiple interests, picture being able to earn a living enjoying them all.
If you like the idea of working at home, imagine doing it on an island or maybe working only nine months a year.
If you're just making ends meet in an unfulfilling job, imagine doing something you love and doubling your income at the same time.
You may not get everything you want, but two things are certain:
1) It takes not one ounce of energy more to dream big than it does to settle, and you've got a lot more to gain by shooting high than by shooting low.
2) Carl Sandburg once said, "Nothing happens unless first a dream." So reach for the stars and catch hold of a Big Dream. Then, one day at a time, honor your dream with action.
Scooter Store Part-Time Jobs
The Scooter Store will be conducting interviews for their Mobility Sales Representative part time position in Career Services (LBJ 5-7.1) on August 19 & 20 for their NEW San Marcos (Centerpoint Station) Location! They will be hiring 30+ Bobcats!
Pay rate: $10.00/hr + incentives (could make up to $12.00/hr or so after incentives) and PAID TRAINING!
To view the job description and to sign up* for an interview for this great opportunity, simply log into Jobs4Cats and click on “On Campus Interviews”.
The deadline to sign up is August 18th at NOON! Sign up for an interview today!
Contact Liz Buchta in Career Services with any questions: eb29@txstate.edu or 512.245.2645
*You will need to have Jobs4Cats account AND a resume uploaded into Jobs4Cats. Contact Career Services (512.245.2645) for help with Jobs4Cats or if you need any assistance with your resume.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
College Grads With Federal Student Loan Debt May Qualify For Student Loan Forgiveness
Many college graduates often find that they owe money for student loans, which were borrowed in order to meet the costs that seem to be on the rise at many universities and colleges across the nation. Typically, students will fill out a FAFSA form when seeking federal financial aid and many will obtain some form of federal student loans to help meet their college costs.
Yet, when it comes time to repay these college debts, many people fail to realize that there are forgiveness options for federal student loan debt if someone is in a particular career. For instance, anyone who works in a public service field may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness after 10 years of repayment.
Usually, this forgiveness comes from being enrolled in a Direct Loans repayment plan and being employed in a public service field when one applies for and finishes their payments in a forgiveness repayment plan. There are options for student loan forgiveness for non-public service workers, but these will require 25 years of repayment for those who qualify.
Direct Loans is a program within the Department of Education that handles student loans and anyone who feels they may qualify for student loan forgiveness or wants to begin a repayment plan that will allow them to have their debt forgiven after the timeframe has expired, may want to contact their lender to see what options are available for that particular college debt situation.
While the forgiveness plans can be very beneficial for those who may have acquired a large amount of federal student loan debt, they are repayment assistance options for anyone who may not have enough debt where these repayment forgiveness timeframes would be of help. While student debt is sometimes unavoidable, with forgiveness options and repayment assistance plans, like income-based repayment programs, student debt can be easily managed after college and does not have to be a financial burden for years down the road.
Yet, when it comes time to repay these college debts, many people fail to realize that there are forgiveness options for federal student loan debt if someone is in a particular career. For instance, anyone who works in a public service field may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness after 10 years of repayment.
Usually, this forgiveness comes from being enrolled in a Direct Loans repayment plan and being employed in a public service field when one applies for and finishes their payments in a forgiveness repayment plan. There are options for student loan forgiveness for non-public service workers, but these will require 25 years of repayment for those who qualify.
Direct Loans is a program within the Department of Education that handles student loans and anyone who feels they may qualify for student loan forgiveness or wants to begin a repayment plan that will allow them to have their debt forgiven after the timeframe has expired, may want to contact their lender to see what options are available for that particular college debt situation.
While the forgiveness plans can be very beneficial for those who may have acquired a large amount of federal student loan debt, they are repayment assistance options for anyone who may not have enough debt where these repayment forgiveness timeframes would be of help. While student debt is sometimes unavoidable, with forgiveness options and repayment assistance plans, like income-based repayment programs, student debt can be easily managed after college and does not have to be a financial burden for years down the road.
Is Your Resume Missing These 5 “Must Haves”?
By: Chad Bauer
Making sure your resume is a powerful marketing document is a wise investment in your career. It can set you apart from your competition, maximize the amount of interviews you land and ultimately play into how much a company offers you.
After all, you are negotiating with potential employers from the moment you connect with them to the time the offer is made. So everything that happens in that window of time plays into your offer…including how well targeted, well designed and compelling your resume is.
Here are five elements you will want to make sure your resume has:
Number one: Targeted Format
Your resume must be compelling for the type of position you are focusing on. If you are a sales executive of course you are going to want to quantify your sales skills in terms of territory development, revenue generation, and types of skills associated with sales and secondary support skills such as client management customer service, public relations and marketing.
Number two: Value Proposition Statement
Under the heading of your resume you should have a value proposition statement. An example of a value proposition statement is a 3 to 4 sentence overview of your focus and your strengths. Here’s an example of a VP Statement for a technology executive's resume:
Innovative and highly competent business and technology leader with 15+ years experience developing creative technology solutions that enhance performance, effect change, drive profits and growth. Proven reputation to:
Note: A value proposition statement is different from a personal objective statement. A personal objective statement is not the best to start out with on a resume simply because it’s a statement about what YOU want. Rather, share with your potential employer what skills and strengths you have to offer THEM.
Number three: Quantifiable Achievements
This is one of the most important components to your resume. You need to communicate in your resume not just what you do, but what HAPPENDS when you do what you do! This technique also helps employers envision you working with them, helping them with similar challenges and issues.
Number four: Key-Word Rich Content
Key words organized in a group called something like “core competencies” for instance, will do two things for you. It serves to potentially qualify you for more interviews, assuming those companies you are submitting your resume to use key word scanners. Second, key words. i.e., your strengths that stand alone allow the reader to view your competencies independent of any past company associated with it. This has a positive psychological effect as again, it enhances the reader’s ability to picture YOU in the position they are working to fill.
Number five: Two Resume Versions
You are going to want two versions of your resume. One in ASCII text format and one clean word version. Your ASCII text version is one you will use for all your electronic submissions. This plain text format will hold it formatting and thus look much cleaner on the receiving end. Once you save a copy of your resume in this format, you will want to go in and clean up all the symbols and spacing so it’s readable. Your word version is your clean word copy you can both print out as a hard copy or attach as a word document in an e mail.
Making sure your resume is a powerful marketing document is a wise investment in your career. It can set you apart from your competition, maximize the amount of interviews you land and ultimately play into how much a company offers you.
After all, you are negotiating with potential employers from the moment you connect with them to the time the offer is made. So everything that happens in that window of time plays into your offer…including how well targeted, well designed and compelling your resume is.
Here are five elements you will want to make sure your resume has:
Number one: Targeted Format
Your resume must be compelling for the type of position you are focusing on. If you are a sales executive of course you are going to want to quantify your sales skills in terms of territory development, revenue generation, and types of skills associated with sales and secondary support skills such as client management customer service, public relations and marketing.
Number two: Value Proposition Statement
Under the heading of your resume you should have a value proposition statement. An example of a value proposition statement is a 3 to 4 sentence overview of your focus and your strengths. Here’s an example of a VP Statement for a technology executive's resume:
Innovative and highly competent business and technology leader with 15+ years experience developing creative technology solutions that enhance performance, effect change, drive profits and growth. Proven reputation to:
Note: A value proposition statement is different from a personal objective statement. A personal objective statement is not the best to start out with on a resume simply because it’s a statement about what YOU want. Rather, share with your potential employer what skills and strengths you have to offer THEM.
Number three: Quantifiable Achievements
This is one of the most important components to your resume. You need to communicate in your resume not just what you do, but what HAPPENDS when you do what you do! This technique also helps employers envision you working with them, helping them with similar challenges and issues.
Number four: Key-Word Rich Content
Key words organized in a group called something like “core competencies” for instance, will do two things for you. It serves to potentially qualify you for more interviews, assuming those companies you are submitting your resume to use key word scanners. Second, key words. i.e., your strengths that stand alone allow the reader to view your competencies independent of any past company associated with it. This has a positive psychological effect as again, it enhances the reader’s ability to picture YOU in the position they are working to fill.
Number five: Two Resume Versions
You are going to want two versions of your resume. One in ASCII text format and one clean word version. Your ASCII text version is one you will use for all your electronic submissions. This plain text format will hold it formatting and thus look much cleaner on the receiving end. Once you save a copy of your resume in this format, you will want to go in and clean up all the symbols and spacing so it’s readable. Your word version is your clean word copy you can both print out as a hard copy or attach as a word document in an e mail.
Friday, August 6, 2010
43 Weird Things Said in Job Interviews
Rachel Zupek
CareerBuilder.com writer
Hiring managers are amazed by what job applicants say during interviews.
"I'm not wanted in this state."
"How many young women work here?"
"I didn't steal it; I just borrowed it."
"You touch somebody and they call it sexual harassment!"
"I've never heard such a stupid question."
Believe it or not, the above statements weren't overhead in bars or random conversations -- they were said in job interviews. Watch man sing his resume to get an interview »
Maybe you were nervous, you thought the employer would appreciate your honesty, or maybe you just have no boundaries. Whatever the reason, you can be certain that you shouldn't tell an interviewer that it's probably best if they don't do a background check on you. (And yes, the hiring manager remembered you said that.)
We asked hiring managers to share the craziest things they've heard from applicants in an interview. Some are laugh-out-loud hysterical, others are jaw dropping -- the majority are both. To be sure, they will relieve anyone who has ever said something unfortunate at a job interview -- and simply amuse the rest of you.
Hiring managers shared these 43 memorable interview responses:
Don't Miss
How to answer: 'Why should I hire you?'
Six signs it's a job scam
Rate your office etiquette
More CareerBuilder.com stories
Why did you leave your last job?
"I have a problem with authority." - Carrie Rocha, COO of HousingLink
Tell us about a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it
"The resolution was we were both fired."- Jason Shindler, CEO, Curvine Web Solutions
What kind of computer software have you used?
"Computers? Are those the black boxes that sit on the floor next to the desks? My boss has one of those. He uses it. I don't have one. He just gives me my schedule and I follow it." - Greg Szymanski, director of human resources, Geonerco Management, Inc
What are your hobbies and interests?
"[He said] 'Well, as you can see, I'm a young, virile man and I'm single -- if you ladies know what I'm saying.' Then he looked at one of the fair-haired board members and said, 'I particularly like blondes.'" - Petri R.J. Darby, president, darbyDarnit Public Relations
Why should we hire you?
"I would be a great asset to the events team because I party all the time." - Bill McGowan, founder, Clarity Media Group
Do you have any questions?
"If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?" - Megan Garnett, Articulate Leadership Team, Articulate Communications Inc.
"What do you want me to do if I cannot walk to work if it's raining? Can you pick me up?" - Christine Pechstein, career coach
"I was a Chamber of Commerce Executive once hiring a secretary. [The candidate asked] 'What does a Chamber of Commerce do?'" - Mary Kurek, Mary Kurek, Inc. Visibility Consulting
"Can we wrap this up fairly quickly? I have someplace I have to go." - Bruce Campbell, vice president of marketing, Clare Computer Solutions
"What is your company's policy on Monday absences?" - Campbell
"If this doesn't work out can I call you to go out sometime?" - Christine Bolzan, founder of Graduate Career Coaching
"How big do the bonuses really get once you make associate? I hear it's some serious cash." - Bolzan
"[The candidate asked,] 'Can my dad call you to talk about the job and the training program? He is really upset I'm not going to medical school and wants someone to explain the Wall Street path to him.' The dad did call. Then that dad's friends called and I ended up doing a conference call with a group of concerned parents ... long story." - Bolzan
"If I get an offer, how long do I have before I have to take the drug test?" - Bolzan
"When you do background checks on candidates, do things like public drunkenness arrests come up?" - Bolzan
"Can I get a tour of the breast pumping room? I heard you have a great one here and while I don't plan on having children for at least 10 or 12 years, I will definitely breast feed and would want to use that room."- Bolzan
"So, how much do they pay you for doing these interviews?" -- Jodi R.R. Smith, Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting
Why are you leaving your current job?
"Because I (expletive) my pants every time I enter the building." - Abbe Mortimore, Human Resources Manager, True Textiles, Inc.
"I was fired from my last job because they were forcing me to attend anger management classes." - Smith
Why are you looking for a job?
"Cigarettes are getting more expensive, so I need another job." - Pechstein
"My parents told me I need to get a job so that is why I'm here." - McGowan
Why do you want to work for us?
"Just for the benefits." - Jennifer Juergens, JJ Communications
"My old boss didn't like me, so one day, I just left and never came back. And here I am!" - Matt Cowall, communications manager, Appia Communications
"I saw the job posted on Twitter and thought, why not?" - Rebecca Gertsmark Oren, Communications Director at The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
What are your assets? (as in strengths)
"Well, I do own a bike." - Pam Venné, principal, The Venné Group
What are your weaknesses?
"I get angry easily and I went to jail for domestic violence. But I won't get mad at you." - Pechstein
"I had a job candidate tell me that she often oversleeps and has trouble getting out of bed in the morning." - Linda Yaffe, certified executive coach
"I am an alcoholic and do not deserve this job." - Deb Bailey, owner, Power Women Magazine & Radio Show
"I'm really not a big learner. You know ... some people love learning and are always picking up new things, but that's just not me. I'd much rather work at a place where the job is pretty stagnant and doesn't change a lot." -- Michaele Charles, Voice Communications
When have you demonstrated leadership skills?
"Well my best example would be in the world of online video gaming. I pretty much run the show; it takes a lot to do that." - Rachel Croce
Is there anything else I should know about you?
"You should probably know I mud wrestle on the weekends." - Venne
When can you start?
"I need to check with my mom on that one." - Bolzan
Use three adjectives to describe yourself
"I hate questions like this." - Katrina Meistering, manager of outreach, National Fatherhood Initiative
Tell of a time you made a mistake and how you dealt with it
"I stole some equipment from my old job, and I had to pay for its replacement." - Meistering
Have you submitted your two weeks' notice to your current employer?
"What is two weeks' notice? I've never quit a job before, I've always been fired." - Meistering
Random responses
"One guy [said] 'it would probably be best' if I didn't run a background check on him. Of course, I did, and learned all about his long, sordid past of law-breaking. Our client actually offered him a job as a staff accountant, but quickly retracted the offer when I had to tell them all about his recent arrest for a meth lab in his basement." - Charles
"[A] guy said he did not have a mailing address, as he was living in a gypsy camp at the airport." -- Sandra L. Flippo, SPHR
"I went into the lobby to pick up a candidate. As he stood up, his trousers fell to the floor! [He said] 'Oh, my gosh -- they told me I needed a suit for the interview. I've got no money -- so I borrowed this thing. It's too big!'" - Beth Ross, executive and career coach
"Wow -- I'm not used to wearing dress shoes! My feet are killing me. Can I show you these bloody blisters?" - Bolzan
"May I have a cup of coffee? I think I may still be a little drunk from last night." - Smith
(During a telephone call to schedule the interview) "Can we meet next month? I am currently incarcerated."- Smith
"[A candidate] was asked whether he could advocate impartially on behalf of the various universities he would be representing since he had attended one of them. He responded, 'Well, I don't like to poop where I eat, but I thought my education sucked, so I certainly wouldn't put that school above the others.'" - Darby
Editor's note: CNN.com has a business partnership with CareerBuilder.com, which serves as the exclusive provider of job listings and services to CNN.com
CareerBuilder.com writer
Hiring managers are amazed by what job applicants say during interviews.
"I'm not wanted in this state."
"How many young women work here?"
"I didn't steal it; I just borrowed it."
"You touch somebody and they call it sexual harassment!"
"I've never heard such a stupid question."
Believe it or not, the above statements weren't overhead in bars or random conversations -- they were said in job interviews. Watch man sing his resume to get an interview »
Maybe you were nervous, you thought the employer would appreciate your honesty, or maybe you just have no boundaries. Whatever the reason, you can be certain that you shouldn't tell an interviewer that it's probably best if they don't do a background check on you. (And yes, the hiring manager remembered you said that.)
We asked hiring managers to share the craziest things they've heard from applicants in an interview. Some are laugh-out-loud hysterical, others are jaw dropping -- the majority are both. To be sure, they will relieve anyone who has ever said something unfortunate at a job interview -- and simply amuse the rest of you.
Hiring managers shared these 43 memorable interview responses:
Don't Miss
How to answer: 'Why should I hire you?'
Six signs it's a job scam
Rate your office etiquette
More CareerBuilder.com stories
Why did you leave your last job?
"I have a problem with authority." - Carrie Rocha, COO of HousingLink
Tell us about a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it
"The resolution was we were both fired."- Jason Shindler, CEO, Curvine Web Solutions
What kind of computer software have you used?
"Computers? Are those the black boxes that sit on the floor next to the desks? My boss has one of those. He uses it. I don't have one. He just gives me my schedule and I follow it." - Greg Szymanski, director of human resources, Geonerco Management, Inc
What are your hobbies and interests?
"[He said] 'Well, as you can see, I'm a young, virile man and I'm single -- if you ladies know what I'm saying.' Then he looked at one of the fair-haired board members and said, 'I particularly like blondes.'" - Petri R.J. Darby, president, darbyDarnit Public Relations
Why should we hire you?
"I would be a great asset to the events team because I party all the time." - Bill McGowan, founder, Clarity Media Group
Do you have any questions?
"If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?" - Megan Garnett, Articulate Leadership Team, Articulate Communications Inc.
"What do you want me to do if I cannot walk to work if it's raining? Can you pick me up?" - Christine Pechstein, career coach
"I was a Chamber of Commerce Executive once hiring a secretary. [The candidate asked] 'What does a Chamber of Commerce do?'" - Mary Kurek, Mary Kurek, Inc. Visibility Consulting
"Can we wrap this up fairly quickly? I have someplace I have to go." - Bruce Campbell, vice president of marketing, Clare Computer Solutions
"What is your company's policy on Monday absences?" - Campbell
"If this doesn't work out can I call you to go out sometime?" - Christine Bolzan, founder of Graduate Career Coaching
"How big do the bonuses really get once you make associate? I hear it's some serious cash." - Bolzan
"[The candidate asked,] 'Can my dad call you to talk about the job and the training program? He is really upset I'm not going to medical school and wants someone to explain the Wall Street path to him.' The dad did call. Then that dad's friends called and I ended up doing a conference call with a group of concerned parents ... long story." - Bolzan
"If I get an offer, how long do I have before I have to take the drug test?" - Bolzan
"When you do background checks on candidates, do things like public drunkenness arrests come up?" - Bolzan
"Can I get a tour of the breast pumping room? I heard you have a great one here and while I don't plan on having children for at least 10 or 12 years, I will definitely breast feed and would want to use that room."- Bolzan
"So, how much do they pay you for doing these interviews?" -- Jodi R.R. Smith, Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting
Why are you leaving your current job?
"Because I (expletive) my pants every time I enter the building." - Abbe Mortimore, Human Resources Manager, True Textiles, Inc.
"I was fired from my last job because they were forcing me to attend anger management classes." - Smith
Why are you looking for a job?
"Cigarettes are getting more expensive, so I need another job." - Pechstein
"My parents told me I need to get a job so that is why I'm here." - McGowan
Why do you want to work for us?
"Just for the benefits." - Jennifer Juergens, JJ Communications
"My old boss didn't like me, so one day, I just left and never came back. And here I am!" - Matt Cowall, communications manager, Appia Communications
"I saw the job posted on Twitter and thought, why not?" - Rebecca Gertsmark Oren, Communications Director at The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
What are your assets? (as in strengths)
"Well, I do own a bike." - Pam Venné, principal, The Venné Group
What are your weaknesses?
"I get angry easily and I went to jail for domestic violence. But I won't get mad at you." - Pechstein
"I had a job candidate tell me that she often oversleeps and has trouble getting out of bed in the morning." - Linda Yaffe, certified executive coach
"I am an alcoholic and do not deserve this job." - Deb Bailey, owner, Power Women Magazine & Radio Show
"I'm really not a big learner. You know ... some people love learning and are always picking up new things, but that's just not me. I'd much rather work at a place where the job is pretty stagnant and doesn't change a lot." -- Michaele Charles, Voice Communications
When have you demonstrated leadership skills?
"Well my best example would be in the world of online video gaming. I pretty much run the show; it takes a lot to do that." - Rachel Croce
Is there anything else I should know about you?
"You should probably know I mud wrestle on the weekends." - Venne
When can you start?
"I need to check with my mom on that one." - Bolzan
Use three adjectives to describe yourself
"I hate questions like this." - Katrina Meistering, manager of outreach, National Fatherhood Initiative
Tell of a time you made a mistake and how you dealt with it
"I stole some equipment from my old job, and I had to pay for its replacement." - Meistering
Have you submitted your two weeks' notice to your current employer?
"What is two weeks' notice? I've never quit a job before, I've always been fired." - Meistering
Random responses
"One guy [said] 'it would probably be best' if I didn't run a background check on him. Of course, I did, and learned all about his long, sordid past of law-breaking. Our client actually offered him a job as a staff accountant, but quickly retracted the offer when I had to tell them all about his recent arrest for a meth lab in his basement." - Charles
"[A] guy said he did not have a mailing address, as he was living in a gypsy camp at the airport." -- Sandra L. Flippo, SPHR
"I went into the lobby to pick up a candidate. As he stood up, his trousers fell to the floor! [He said] 'Oh, my gosh -- they told me I needed a suit for the interview. I've got no money -- so I borrowed this thing. It's too big!'" - Beth Ross, executive and career coach
"Wow -- I'm not used to wearing dress shoes! My feet are killing me. Can I show you these bloody blisters?" - Bolzan
"May I have a cup of coffee? I think I may still be a little drunk from last night." - Smith
(During a telephone call to schedule the interview) "Can we meet next month? I am currently incarcerated."- Smith
"[A candidate] was asked whether he could advocate impartially on behalf of the various universities he would be representing since he had attended one of them. He responded, 'Well, I don't like to poop where I eat, but I thought my education sucked, so I certainly wouldn't put that school above the others.'" - Darby
Editor's note: CNN.com has a business partnership with CareerBuilder.com, which serves as the exclusive provider of job listings and services to CNN.com
How to Create A Job-Winning Resume
A resume is a professional reflection of you as a potential employee. Your resume should include Objective, Summary of Qualifications, Education, Relevant Coursework, Work Experience, Honors, Activities, and other pertinent headings. The goal is to present your resume in a way that showcases confidence. Follow these eight steps in creating a more effective resume.
STEP 1 – GETTING STARTED:
How do you get started? - You should begin your resume with a heading that includes your name, address, phone number, and E-mail address. You may want to include a permanent address and alternate contact information. Be sure to include a zip code and telephone area codes.
What is your objective? - Prepare a brief, clear statement stating the type work you are seeking, the field you are interested in, and the skills and strengths you bring to an organization.
STEP 2 – INVENTORY YOUR EXPERIENCE
What have you learned? - The Education section highlights the knowledge you acquired and can include training, certifications, or licensure. List all degrees earned (or date to be earned), majors, concentrations, institutions. Degree should be listed before the University. You may also want to include your GPA (especially if cumulative or major GPA is 3.0 or higher), relevant coursework, academic honors, study abroad, or percent of college expenses you have earned. Dean’s list, honor societies, academic awards may all be listed, but if you have many activities and awards you may want to include them in their own Honors section.
What have you done? - The Work Experience section highlights your work-related (paid or unpaid) accomplishments. Employers want to know what you have done and what you bring that is worthy of consideration. Experience includes full-time jobs, academic research projects, internships or co-op positions, part-time jobs, or volunteer work. When describing each experience, give the position, title of organization, city, state, and dates employed. Use action verbs to start the statements describing your accomplishments and duties in the job. Quantify people, products, or profits if possible.
STEP 3 – IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS
Skills and competencies can be included in the Summary of Qualifications. These should be supported by the Education and Experience sections. There are three different types of skills you can include in your Summary of Qualifications.
1. Technical/Professional Skills - Skills performed in a job, task, or class, acquired by reading, training, or education. For example: “Proficient in Unix, Oracle, Oas LAN.”
2. Functional Skills - Skills related to people, information, or things transferable from one field or occupation to another. Be able to identify several strengths in the categories of data (organizing, problem-solving, creating), people (communicating, supervising, teaching), and things (maintaining, operating, coordinating).
3. Personal/Adaptive Skills - Skills that represent your style of working coordinated with your personal traits. For example: “Described by supervisor as patient, creative, persistent, and energetic.”
STEP 4 - MATCH Y0UR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS WITH AN EMPLOYER’S NEEDS
The content of your resume may change between applications to different jobs. You will want to mention skills that you possess if they are skills required for the job. Additionally, the wording of experiences and skills can be changed to acclimate to the type of position you are looking for.
STEP 5 - ORGANIZE YOUR RESUME EFFECTIVELY
You want to organize your resume the way that you want yourself to be reflected. Name and objective should always be first, however you should organize what is the most important to you (and to your targeted employer) from the top of the page down. Keep in mind that additional categories can be created to represent your various strengths. Some additional sections are: Honors/Awards, Leadership Activities, Relevant Skills and Experience, Special Interests, or Accomplishments. If one area outweighs another as an asset, then it should come before other sections.
References should always on a separate page. Prepare the reference page with name, title, name of organization where employed, address, telephone number and e-mail address of each reference. Make sure that your refer-ences are aware that you have included them on your list of references. On your resume, you can indicate “References Available Upon Request” at the bottom of the page.
STEP 6 - CREATING YOUR DRAFT
Length of resume - You want your resume to be pleasing to the employer who will be looking it over. If the resume is too lengthy or jumbled, your potential employer may disregard it. Most undergraduates should keep their resume to one page, but two pages are an option for those with more experience. If you are leaving out vital information because you want to keep it to one page, then add a second page. Be sure to include your name on the second page.
Phrases - Use brief, yet descriptive phrases, rather than sentences.
Format - Balance the layout by making all four margins about equal. The resume should be pleasing at first glance. Use some white space—important information should stand out for the reader.
Production - Use good quality 100% bond paper, in a conservative in color such as white, gray, or beige.
Verbs - Choose active verbs describing your skills, abilities, and accomplishments. Use present tense for current duties, past tense for prior tasks. Do not include first person pronouns, such as “I” or “my.”
STEP 7 - ASK FOR COMMENTS ON YOUR RESUME
Get a second opinion on your resume. You know your intentions, but your wording might not be clear.
A second opinion can help you correct mistakes before a potential employer does. Second opinions can come from: Visit Career Services for a 24-hour critique or a personal appointment with a Career Counselor. A friend, advisor, employer, or professor is another good option.
STEP 8 - EVALUATE YOUR RESUME
How does it look?
Here is a checklist to help you evaluate:
CONTENT
__Content is directly related to your job objective
__Name is at the top of the page and highlighted by large font
__Descriptions are action verbs with a consistent verb tense; current job is in present tense while past jobs are in past tense
__Repetition of words or phrases is kept to a minimum
__Capitalization, punctuation, and date formats are consistent
__There are no typos or spelling errors and grammar is correct
__There is a rationale for each piece of information included
ORGANIZATION
__The best assets, whether education, experience, or skills, are listed first
__The document is easily reviewed; categories are clear and text is indented when needed
__The dates of employment are easy to find and are in a consistent format
__Listings in different sections run from most recent to least recent
FORMAT/DESIGN
__Bold text and capitalization are used minimally and consistently
__Margins and line spacing keep the page from looking too jumbled or crowded
__Spacing and font size are consistent
__Font is easy to read and no smaller than 10 point size, preferably 11 point.
Information provided by Texas State University Career Services
LBJ Student Center 5-7.1 512.245.2645 (phone) 512.245.3993 (fax)
Visit us at www.careerservices.txstate.edu
STEP 1 – GETTING STARTED:
How do you get started? - You should begin your resume with a heading that includes your name, address, phone number, and E-mail address. You may want to include a permanent address and alternate contact information. Be sure to include a zip code and telephone area codes.
What is your objective? - Prepare a brief, clear statement stating the type work you are seeking, the field you are interested in, and the skills and strengths you bring to an organization.
STEP 2 – INVENTORY YOUR EXPERIENCE
What have you learned? - The Education section highlights the knowledge you acquired and can include training, certifications, or licensure. List all degrees earned (or date to be earned), majors, concentrations, institutions. Degree should be listed before the University. You may also want to include your GPA (especially if cumulative or major GPA is 3.0 or higher), relevant coursework, academic honors, study abroad, or percent of college expenses you have earned. Dean’s list, honor societies, academic awards may all be listed, but if you have many activities and awards you may want to include them in their own Honors section.
What have you done? - The Work Experience section highlights your work-related (paid or unpaid) accomplishments. Employers want to know what you have done and what you bring that is worthy of consideration. Experience includes full-time jobs, academic research projects, internships or co-op positions, part-time jobs, or volunteer work. When describing each experience, give the position, title of organization, city, state, and dates employed. Use action verbs to start the statements describing your accomplishments and duties in the job. Quantify people, products, or profits if possible.
STEP 3 – IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS
Skills and competencies can be included in the Summary of Qualifications. These should be supported by the Education and Experience sections. There are three different types of skills you can include in your Summary of Qualifications.
1. Technical/Professional Skills - Skills performed in a job, task, or class, acquired by reading, training, or education. For example: “Proficient in Unix, Oracle, Oas LAN.”
2. Functional Skills - Skills related to people, information, or things transferable from one field or occupation to another. Be able to identify several strengths in the categories of data (organizing, problem-solving, creating), people (communicating, supervising, teaching), and things (maintaining, operating, coordinating).
3. Personal/Adaptive Skills - Skills that represent your style of working coordinated with your personal traits. For example: “Described by supervisor as patient, creative, persistent, and energetic.”
STEP 4 - MATCH Y0UR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS WITH AN EMPLOYER’S NEEDS
The content of your resume may change between applications to different jobs. You will want to mention skills that you possess if they are skills required for the job. Additionally, the wording of experiences and skills can be changed to acclimate to the type of position you are looking for.
STEP 5 - ORGANIZE YOUR RESUME EFFECTIVELY
You want to organize your resume the way that you want yourself to be reflected. Name and objective should always be first, however you should organize what is the most important to you (and to your targeted employer) from the top of the page down. Keep in mind that additional categories can be created to represent your various strengths. Some additional sections are: Honors/Awards, Leadership Activities, Relevant Skills and Experience, Special Interests, or Accomplishments. If one area outweighs another as an asset, then it should come before other sections.
References should always on a separate page. Prepare the reference page with name, title, name of organization where employed, address, telephone number and e-mail address of each reference. Make sure that your refer-ences are aware that you have included them on your list of references. On your resume, you can indicate “References Available Upon Request” at the bottom of the page.
STEP 6 - CREATING YOUR DRAFT
Length of resume - You want your resume to be pleasing to the employer who will be looking it over. If the resume is too lengthy or jumbled, your potential employer may disregard it. Most undergraduates should keep their resume to one page, but two pages are an option for those with more experience. If you are leaving out vital information because you want to keep it to one page, then add a second page. Be sure to include your name on the second page.
Phrases - Use brief, yet descriptive phrases, rather than sentences.
Format - Balance the layout by making all four margins about equal. The resume should be pleasing at first glance. Use some white space—important information should stand out for the reader.
Production - Use good quality 100% bond paper, in a conservative in color such as white, gray, or beige.
Verbs - Choose active verbs describing your skills, abilities, and accomplishments. Use present tense for current duties, past tense for prior tasks. Do not include first person pronouns, such as “I” or “my.”
STEP 7 - ASK FOR COMMENTS ON YOUR RESUME
Get a second opinion on your resume. You know your intentions, but your wording might not be clear.
A second opinion can help you correct mistakes before a potential employer does. Second opinions can come from: Visit Career Services for a 24-hour critique or a personal appointment with a Career Counselor. A friend, advisor, employer, or professor is another good option.
STEP 8 - EVALUATE YOUR RESUME
How does it look?
Here is a checklist to help you evaluate:
CONTENT
__Content is directly related to your job objective
__Name is at the top of the page and highlighted by large font
__Descriptions are action verbs with a consistent verb tense; current job is in present tense while past jobs are in past tense
__Repetition of words or phrases is kept to a minimum
__Capitalization, punctuation, and date formats are consistent
__There are no typos or spelling errors and grammar is correct
__There is a rationale for each piece of information included
ORGANIZATION
__The best assets, whether education, experience, or skills, are listed first
__The document is easily reviewed; categories are clear and text is indented when needed
__The dates of employment are easy to find and are in a consistent format
__Listings in different sections run from most recent to least recent
FORMAT/DESIGN
__Bold text and capitalization are used minimally and consistently
__Margins and line spacing keep the page from looking too jumbled or crowded
__Spacing and font size are consistent
__Font is easy to read and no smaller than 10 point size, preferably 11 point.
Information provided by Texas State University Career Services
LBJ Student Center 5-7.1 512.245.2645 (phone) 512.245.3993 (fax)
Visit us at www.careerservices.txstate.edu
SEARCHING FOR EMPLOYMENT BY WAY OF THE INTERNET
Employers are increasingly using the Internet as a recruiting tool. With regards to your job search, the Internet allows you to view job vacancies 24 hours a day, seven days a week—communicating with professionals in specialized fields, researching organizations, posting your resume, or even applying online.GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
In addition to providing the resources available for you to conduct a job search, the Internet allows you to browse occupational titles and learn about your career management.
When searching for a job, regardless of the method, preparation is the key. To make the most of your search you should first be able to identify what your career needs are. This is a process that begins with the self-exploration and discovery phase which includes asking yourself, "What career field am I interested in working in" as well as "What skills do I have to offer an organization?", just to name a few. You want to make sure your career provides a good fit with who you are and what you want. The following list of questions will help you compile information necessary before you begin your search.
Take a few minutes to answer these questions before you go online:
What Do You Want to Do? What Can You Do? (Skills and Occupations)
-What skills do you have, what interests, etc. Identify general occupations that interest you, not specific job titles.
-Think healthcare or sales, not Chief Medical Officer or Director of International Sales
Who Do You Want to Work For? (Industries and Employer Preferences)
-What industry interests you, what type of employer? If you have some specific organizations you want to target, great! Fortune 500, Inc 500, high-tech start-up, family-friendly organizations, etc.
Where Do You Want to Live and Work? (Location, location, location)
-Is there a particular city, state, region, or country?
-California, Southern Maryland, "someplace with sailing, good golf courses, and very little snow."
-There is just too much stuff online. However, you can take the time to research the industry or occupation you are interested in and find out what positions they are hiring for.
What careers are available within and related to my major?
-Formulate a list of possible careers within your field of study, but be careful not to limit yourself solely to these occupations.
-For example, if you are an Education major, Admissions Director and Institutional Researcher are viable career options in addition to teaching.
THE FUTURE WORLD OF WORK:
SEARCHING OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION
After you have taken a few moments to think about these questions you should have enough information to focus on occupations of interest to you.
Salary, employment outlook, and working conditions are some of the many factors that influence an individual’s career choice. The Internet provides a tremendous amount of such occupational information, available at your fingertips. The following sites are excellent resources you may find useful in obtaining information about today’s labor market with regards to specific occupations.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/
Information compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor, such as wages by area and occupation, state and county wages, earnings by industry, cost of living, employment and unemployment, projections, foreign labor and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH OnLine)
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Sometimes referred to as the Dictionary of Jobs. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
Career OneStop
http://www.acinet.org/acinet
Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state by state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and the most extensive career resource library online. Also provides links to nearly 5,500 online career resources.
WHERE DO I FIND JOB OPENINGS?
Once you have completed the self-exploration and occupational information-gathering phases, you are now ready to begin the search for a new career. There are thousands of employment databases, both large and small, on the Internet. Monster.com and Hotjobs.yahoo.com are just a few of the many large, international, job search engines. Whereas, AustinJOBS.com and sanantoniojobs.com are examples of smaller, regionally specific, job boards that caters to jobseekers in the vicinity. Many job search services and resources on the Internet, such as the one’s listed above, are free, but some are not.
Employer Websites (both private and public sectors)
May provide current job opportunities, recruitment schedules, and an online application process. For example, Sony’s website, http://www.sony.com/index.php, allows you to view current vacancies by clicking on ―corporate information‖ then, ―Job Postings.‖ You may also follow a link to a Human Resources department to view openings. Chances are if an organization has a website, they will have their current postings listed online.
Job Database Services
These contain listings that allow you to search by criteria such as location, industry, occupation, salary level, and so forth. The following sites provide links to the most frequently utilized job search engines by job seekers:
http://www.careersite.com/
http://www.vault.com/ (Access through Jobs4Cats)
(Provides access to industries, companies, salaries, and jobs.)
Employment Classifieds
If your preferred method for searching jobs is through your local papers classifieds section, you can also view these positions online. Most newspapers now post their classified sections online. For example, the Austin American-Statesman’s Classifieds section is available online at http://www.statesman.com/classifieds/content/classifieds/index.html
To search other local newspaper’s classified sections see:
http://hotjobs.mysanantonio.com/ (San Antonio Express-News)
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase (The Austin Chronicle)
http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/ (San Marcos Record)
http://herald-zeitung.com/index.lasso? (New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung)
http://www.seguingazette.com/ (Seguin Gazette-Enterprise)
Government Jobs
Positions listed in Federal, State and local (county and city) governments.
http://www.usajobs.gov/ (Federal Job listings)
http://www.govtjobs.com/ (Listing of Government jobs in the public sector)
Agencies listing positions with govtjobs.com include cities, county and state, and other governmental jurisdictions as well as non-profits.
Association Websites
In addition to providing career information and professional development resources, association websites provide up-to-date information relevant to a particular field such as current research projects, leaders of the in-dustry, innovative trends, and upcoming conferences and training workshops. Also, association websites can serve as excellent networking resources.
http://www.asaecenter.org/ (American Society of Association Executives Gateway)
From Accounting to Zoology, this site provides links to trade, professional, or industrial associations)
Usenet Newsgroups
Sometimes called discussion forums, allows you to ask/answer questions of interest to the group, and post job openings, career fair announcements, and resumes. You need to actively access the newsgroup in order to participate and find archival information. To locate newsgroups in your career area, try:
http://www.jobbankusa.com/newsgrou.html
Specialty Sites
These focus on certain geographic regions (local, state, or international), type of work (industry, trade or profit/not-for-profit), or populations (minority, persons with disabilities, or career changers). Job openings may be found at:
On-line newspapers for certain cities, such as San Antonio’s http://hotjobs.mysanantonio.com/
Profession specific job lists, such as the site for accountants at http://www.cpanet.com/
Diversity career sites as http://www.iminorities.com/
JOB LISTINGS, RESUME DATABASES, and RECRUITING SERVICES
AfterCollege: http://www.aftercollege.com/ – Career network specialized in recruitment at the college level.
Career OneStop: http://www.jobbankinfo.org/ – Compiled by U.S. Dept. Labor, operated on state-by-state basis.
Best Jobs USA: http://www.bestjobsusa.com/ – Massive site, huge job database. Post resume, check profiles.
Beyond.com: http://www.beyond.com/ – Various job seeker tools and resources.
Beyond.com Network: http://www.beyond.com/Network – Portal site, comprised of many national, regional and
industry specific sites to serve many different niches.
CareerBuilder: http://www.careerbuilder.com/ – Find new jobs posted daily.
Career.com: http://www.career.com/ – Free job resources.
CareerMag.com: http://www.careermag.com/ – Provides industry specific career channels with a wealth of
information tailored to your career goals.
CareerPath.com: http://www.careerpath.com/ – Career advice, assessment, job search engine.
CollegeRecruiter.com: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/ – Internships and entry-level jobs for college students .
ContractJobHunter: http://www.ceweekly.wa.com/ – Specialized for contractors and consultants in technical disciplines.
EmploymentGuide.com: http://www.employmentguide.com/ – Part-time, full-time, and work-at-home jobs.
Online solution to the print publication of the Employment Guide.
JobBank USA: http://jobs.jobbankusa.com/ – Job seeker tools, career resources (career videos, tests, salary report).
Job-hunt.org: http://www.job-hunt.org/ – Job search, career news/resources (e.g., international & state employment).
National Technical Employment Services: http://www.ntes.com/ – Tailored for technical industries. Log-in required.
NationJob.com: http://www.nationjob.com/ – Different services for job seekers in addition to job search.
NowHiring.com: http://www.nowhiring.com/ – Job search, post resume, and links to other job search engines.
Partnership for Public Service: http://www.ourpublicservice.org/OPS – Non-profit, non partisan organization with helpful tools for your federal job search.
Recruiters On-line Network: http://www.recruitersonline.com/ – Find a recruiter who has the right job for you.
Telecommuting Jobs: http://www.tjobs.com/ – Freelance, telecommuting jobs. Payment required for search, posting.
TopUSAJobs: http://www.topusajobs.com/ – Job search portal site. Review opportunities posted on top career sites.
Top 100 Electronic Recruiters: http://www.interbiznet.com/top100 – Web portal for best Online Recruiting Services.
True Careers: http://www.truecareers.com/ – Tips from other job seekers and career articles/assessments
Yahoo! HotJobs: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ – Job search engine and career tools (e.g., job winning resumes).
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Part-Time Jobs In The San Marcos Community
Prime Outlet Malls
STORE MANAGER
A’GACI, Suite, 213, co/mgr, apply @ www.agacistore.com
Ed Hardy, Suite 230 Contact Ericka Berry at Ericka@donedhardy.c
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
7 for All Mankind, Suite 216 e-mail resumes to 801_smo@vfc.com
Abercrombie, Suite 940
To apply visit www.https://careers.ruehl.com & enter password: sydney3
Dressbarn, Suite 310 Assistant Mgr. 396-7010, dressbarn.com
Guess? Factory Store, Suite 320, apply in person
Gymboree Suite 1355 F/T Assistant Mgr.
Juicy Couture, Suite 240, e/m: store_1004@juicycouture.com
Saks Fifth Avenue, Suite 800
Victoria’s Secret, Suite 460, F/T, Salary
Vitamin World, FC-9, P/T, Bilingual a plus, F/T asst. manager
Lucky Brand Suite 1250, F/T Assistant Mgr,
KEY HOLDER/FLOOR SUPERVISOR
Benetton, Suite 1270 In-store applicants onlyMin.
Converse, Suite 750 Apply on line @ coverse.com
a yrs.Apparel Experience,hourly,flexible schedule
ColumbiaSportswearCo.,Suite340,Fulltime Key Holder
D F & CCO Lancome, Suite 204 P/T Key Holder Experience required,
ECCO, S uite 1350, P/T Key Holder
Gymboree, Suite 1355, P/T Key Holder, apply in person
Harry & David, Suite 945
Hartmann Luggage, Suite 1047, P/T Key Holder
IZOD, Suite 403, P/T Floor Supervisor Entry Mgt. Experience
Contact Michelle Wilson (512) 392-528
Juicy Couture, Suite 240
Kate Spade, Suite 1285, F/T Key Holder/Supervisor
Kipling, Suite 1215, F/T
Lane Bryant, Suite 135, P/T Key Holder
Lucky Brand Suite 1250, P/T Key Holder
Michael Kors, Suite 1080, P/T Supervisor
Pottery Barn, Suite 920, F/T Stock Supervisor
Restoration Hardware, Suite 965
The Cosmetics Co Suite 215 F/T Key Holder Apply in Person
U.S. Polo Assn., Suite 935, F/T Key Holder w/merchandising experience
Van Heusen, Suite 325, P/T Floor Supervisor
VF Outlet, Suite 450 (experience required) may apply at http://vfoutlet.net/
FULL-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE
Escada Co. Store, Suite 1030
ETRO, Suite 1160, F/T Sales Associate Bilingual, Resume
Perfumania, Suite 203 F/T, Mgt. experience
Contact Valerie Salinas (Store Manager), (512) 396-5700
St. John Outlet, Suite 181, contact: Melinda Young 512-395-8710
Zales Outlet, Suite 305 F/T Sales Associate Hrly + commission,
Contact: Yara Randle, Store Mgr. @ 353-6330/353-6334
PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE
2b bebe, Suite 1090, cbero@bebe.com
7 for All Mankind, Suite 216, submit applications to
801_smo@vfc.com
Abercrombie, Suite 940
To apply visit www.https://careers.ruehl.com & password : sydney3
Aeropostale, Suite 401
Armani Exchange Suite 205
Banana Republic, Suite 100
Barneys New York, Suite 1230
Benetton, Suite 1270 In Store Applicants only
Min. 2 yrs. Apparel Experience, hourly, flexible schedule
Brahmin, Suite 194
Carter’s Suite 760 P/T Visit Store
Chico’s, Suite 130 P/T Sales Associate & Cashier with open availability
Coach, Suite 680
Columbia Sportswear Co., Suite 340 *
DKNY, Suite 201, P/T Sales Associate, 396-3569
D F,CCo Suite. 204 P/T Sale Associate
Dressbarn Suite310 P T Sales Associate 396-7010
Ed Hardy, Suite 230 Contact Ericka Berry at Ericka@donedhardy.com
Gap Outlet, Suite 770 (part time)
Guess? Factory Store, Suite 320 & Guess Accessories
(opens 7/28) apply in person
Gymboree, Suite 1355 *
Harry & David, Suite 945
J. Crew, Suite 1330
Kipling, Suite 1215
Lane Bryant, Suite 135
Michael Kors Suite 1080
Milk&Honey, Food Court, for interview contact David Ohana: 917-675-9100
Motherhood Maternity, Suite 1345 , apply at store
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Suite 165,
Perfumania, Suite 203 P/T
Contact Valerie Salinas (Store Manager)
P.S. by Aeropostale, Suite 308
Pottery Barn, Suite 920
Restoration Hardware, Suite 965, daytime availability
Solstice, Suite 1025 (P/T)
Soma Intimates Suite 183 Contact Gina Holt at (210)694-5822.
Apply on website at www.somaintamates.com
Talbots, Suite 1340
Tommy Bahama, Suite 1360
Tommy Hilfiger, Suite 905
Tory Burch, Suite 1035, open availability
Send resumes to kurban@toryburch.com
Tumi, Suite 1280 (P/T) *
Victoria’s Secret, Suite 460
Application pickup in-store and speak with Norma Avalos 392-2180
Vitamin World, FC-99
Watch Station Int’l, Suite 1040
William-Sonoma, (inside Pottery Barn) Suite 920, Hourly
Mgmnt Position, Pls. Send Resumes to nancy.hincir@yahoo.com
WhiteHouse/Black Market, Suite 1235 *
Yankee Candle, Suite 307
Zales Outlet, Suite 305 P/T Sales Associate, Hrly + Commission
Contact: Yara Randle, Store Mgr. @ 353-6330/353-6334
Zegna, Suite 1000, P/T 20 hours week, & P/T Seasonal
STOCK ASSOCIATE
Aeropostale, Suite 401, P/T
BCBGMAXAZRIA Factory Store, Suite 1210, P/T
Banana Republic, P/T
Carter’s Suite 760 ,F/T
Gap Outlet, Suite 770 (part time)
Guess, suite 320 (part time)
Gymboree, Suite 1355 P/T
J. Crew, Suite 1330 P/T, afternoon availability, experience preferred
Osh Kosh Suite735 P/T Sale’s Associates
P.S. by Aeropostale, Suite 308
Polo Ralph Lauren, Suite 165
Polo Ralph Lauren/Kids, Suite 165
Pottery Barn, Suite 920, P/T
Victoria’s Secret, Suite 460 P/T
Application pickup in-store and speak with Norma Avalos 392-2180
VISUAL SPECIALISTS
Gap, Suite, 770 P/T
SEASONAL SALES ASSOCIATE
Converse, Suite 750, P/T
STORE MANAGER
A’GACI, Suite, 213, co/mgr, apply @ www.agacistore.com
Ed Hardy, Suite 230 Contact Ericka Berry at Ericka@donedhardy.c
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
7 for All Mankind, Suite 216 e-mail resumes to 801_smo@vfc.com
Abercrombie, Suite 940
To apply visit www.https://careers.ruehl.com & enter password: sydney3
Dressbarn, Suite 310 Assistant Mgr. 396-7010, dressbarn.com
Guess? Factory Store, Suite 320, apply in person
Gymboree Suite 1355 F/T Assistant Mgr.
Juicy Couture, Suite 240, e/m: store_1004@juicycouture.com
Saks Fifth Avenue, Suite 800
Victoria’s Secret, Suite 460, F/T, Salary
Vitamin World, FC-9, P/T, Bilingual a plus, F/T asst. manager
Lucky Brand Suite 1250, F/T Assistant Mgr,
KEY HOLDER/FLOOR SUPERVISOR
Benetton, Suite 1270 In-store applicants onlyMin.
Converse, Suite 750 Apply on line @ coverse.com
a yrs.Apparel Experience,hourly,flexible schedule
ColumbiaSportswearCo.,Suite340,Fulltime Key Holder
D F & CCO Lancome, Suite 204 P/T Key Holder Experience required,
ECCO, S uite 1350, P/T Key Holder
Gymboree, Suite 1355, P/T Key Holder, apply in person
Harry & David, Suite 945
Hartmann Luggage, Suite 1047, P/T Key Holder
IZOD, Suite 403, P/T Floor Supervisor Entry Mgt. Experience
Contact Michelle Wilson (512) 392-528
Juicy Couture, Suite 240
Kate Spade, Suite 1285, F/T Key Holder/Supervisor
Kipling, Suite 1215, F/T
Lane Bryant, Suite 135, P/T Key Holder
Lucky Brand Suite 1250, P/T Key Holder
Michael Kors, Suite 1080, P/T Supervisor
Pottery Barn, Suite 920, F/T Stock Supervisor
Restoration Hardware, Suite 965
The Cosmetics Co Suite 215 F/T Key Holder Apply in Person
U.S. Polo Assn., Suite 935, F/T Key Holder w/merchandising experience
Van Heusen, Suite 325, P/T Floor Supervisor
VF Outlet, Suite 450 (experience required) may apply at http://vfoutlet.net/
FULL-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE
Escada Co. Store, Suite 1030
ETRO, Suite 1160, F/T Sales Associate Bilingual, Resume
Perfumania, Suite 203 F/T, Mgt. experience
Contact Valerie Salinas (Store Manager), (512) 396-5700
St. John Outlet, Suite 181, contact: Melinda Young 512-395-8710
Zales Outlet, Suite 305 F/T Sales Associate Hrly + commission,
Contact: Yara Randle, Store Mgr. @ 353-6330/353-6334
PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE
2b bebe, Suite 1090, cbero@bebe.com
7 for All Mankind, Suite 216, submit applications to
801_smo@vfc.com
Abercrombie, Suite 940
To apply visit www.https://careers.ruehl.com & password : sydney3
Aeropostale, Suite 401
Armani Exchange Suite 205
Banana Republic, Suite 100
Barneys New York, Suite 1230
Benetton, Suite 1270 In Store Applicants only
Min. 2 yrs. Apparel Experience, hourly, flexible schedule
Brahmin, Suite 194
Carter’s Suite 760 P/T Visit Store
Chico’s, Suite 130 P/T Sales Associate & Cashier with open availability
Coach, Suite 680
Columbia Sportswear Co., Suite 340 *
DKNY, Suite 201, P/T Sales Associate, 396-3569
D F,CCo Suite. 204 P/T Sale Associate
Dressbarn Suite310 P T Sales Associate 396-7010
Ed Hardy, Suite 230 Contact Ericka Berry at Ericka@donedhardy.com
Gap Outlet, Suite 770 (part time)
Guess? Factory Store, Suite 320 & Guess Accessories
(opens 7/28) apply in person
Gymboree, Suite 1355 *
Harry & David, Suite 945
J. Crew, Suite 1330
Kipling, Suite 1215
Lane Bryant, Suite 135
Michael Kors Suite 1080
Milk&Honey, Food Court, for interview contact David Ohana: 917-675-9100
Motherhood Maternity, Suite 1345 , apply at store
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Suite 165,
Perfumania, Suite 203 P/T
Contact Valerie Salinas (Store Manager)
P.S. by Aeropostale, Suite 308
Pottery Barn, Suite 920
Restoration Hardware, Suite 965, daytime availability
Solstice, Suite 1025 (P/T)
Soma Intimates Suite 183 Contact Gina Holt at (210)694-5822.
Apply on website at www.somaintamates.com
Talbots, Suite 1340
Tommy Bahama, Suite 1360
Tommy Hilfiger, Suite 905
Tory Burch, Suite 1035, open availability
Send resumes to kurban@toryburch.com
Tumi, Suite 1280 (P/T) *
Victoria’s Secret, Suite 460
Application pickup in-store and speak with Norma Avalos 392-2180
Vitamin World, FC-99
Watch Station Int’l, Suite 1040
William-Sonoma, (inside Pottery Barn) Suite 920, Hourly
Mgmnt Position, Pls. Send Resumes to nancy.hincir@yahoo.com
WhiteHouse/Black Market, Suite 1235 *
Yankee Candle, Suite 307
Zales Outlet, Suite 305 P/T Sales Associate, Hrly + Commission
Contact: Yara Randle, Store Mgr. @ 353-6330/353-6334
Zegna, Suite 1000, P/T 20 hours week, & P/T Seasonal
STOCK ASSOCIATE
Aeropostale, Suite 401, P/T
BCBGMAXAZRIA Factory Store, Suite 1210, P/T
Banana Republic, P/T
Carter’s Suite 760 ,F/T
Gap Outlet, Suite 770 (part time)
Guess, suite 320 (part time)
Gymboree, Suite 1355 P/T
J. Crew, Suite 1330 P/T, afternoon availability, experience preferred
Osh Kosh Suite735 P/T Sale’s Associates
P.S. by Aeropostale, Suite 308
Polo Ralph Lauren, Suite 165
Polo Ralph Lauren/Kids, Suite 165
Pottery Barn, Suite 920, P/T
Victoria’s Secret, Suite 460 P/T
Application pickup in-store and speak with Norma Avalos 392-2180
VISUAL SPECIALISTS
Gap, Suite, 770 P/T
SEASONAL SALES ASSOCIATE
Converse, Suite 750, P/T
Texas State University Jobs
| For More information about the below listed positions please visit the HR website at www.hr.txstate.edu | |||||||||
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| User Service Consultant I - RRHEC - Client Services | |||||||||
| Student Development Specialist II (Coordinator, Develop & Leadership Initiative)- Dean of Students | |||||||||
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| Grant Specialist-Bioinformatic - Xiphophorus Genetic Stock Center | |||||||||
| Custodian/Service/Maintenance Temporary Pool | |||||||||
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