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School of Journalism & Mass Communication   Our Past Journalism first appeared at Texas State with the publication of The College Star in 1911. The first journalism course offerings began in 1930 and were offered by the English Department. That led to the creation of a Department of Journalism in 1946. Our educational mission expanded in 1966 and we were renamed the Department of Mass Communication. In 2003 we joined the ranks of programs with national professional accreditation and, in 2006, became the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.  Our Present University Star Award Recipients In the past year, The University Star, KTSW-FM, and Bobcat Update (TV) won more than 45 student journalism awards at the state, regional and national levels. Students also participated in the PR Bateman Competition and the AAF National Student Advertising Competition. And new student groups were formed around interests in social media, events planning and photo journalism. There are now a dozen student media organizations. These are only a few of our accomplishments. More details are available at www.masscomm.txstate.edu.  Our Future We hope that you take PRIDE in your alma mater and will assist us to build on the past as we prepare students to work in the media professions of the future. There are three ways to make your donation: Give online by clicking here Give by mail by completing and mailing in a gift form. Give by phone by calling 512-245-3525 You can choose a particular account in Mass Communication that will benefit from your gift or just specify School of Journalism and Mass Communication.  Thanks so much for your support! Bruce L. Smith, Director School of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Austin Chamber Job

Nonprofit membership association is seeking an Special Events Manager. Primary responsibilities involve putting together signature events, recurring events including breakfasts, luncheons, evening events, networking events, training sessions and other special events as needed.   Proven success record with event planning including budgeting, site selection, menu planning, contract negotiations, room blocking, speaker set up, event set up/take down are a must. Must have experience running large, successful events without supervision and with minimal staff support.

Must be able to effectively plan and implement projects, with extreme attention to detail. Must possess the ability to schedule own time, work under pressure, meet deadlines, produce accurate timely work, easily spot discrepancies, and set priorities without direct supervision. Energy, initiative, organization and pleasant personable demeanor desired.  Full time, exempt position.  Must be able to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends as needed. 

College degree preferred, 3 to 5 years related experience.

·         Location: Austin, TX

·         Compensation: $36K to $42K

Phyllis Snodgrass | SVP, Investor Relations
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512.322.5618 | psnodgrass@austinchamber.com

Austin Chamber of Commerce
210 Barton Springs Road, Suite 400

Austin, Texas 78704
Fax 512.478.9615

www.austinchamber.com

CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

Career Fairs

by Karen Julian 

Texas State University Career Services 

Career Fairs are job seeker’s opportunity to make contact with many great employers! It's important to be prepared and ready to make a great first impression. Let me tell you how!

Job Fair Success Strategies
To be successful at a job fair requires planning and strategizing so that you make the best use of your time. Also, your approach to a job fair can greatly affect the outcome.

Be sure to maintain a positive attitude and create a professional image. Feeling good and looking sharp will boost your aura of confidence which is often not possessed by the majority of the competition. Although attending job fairs is only a very small part of any job search strategy, there are few opportunities available where get to meet individual employers prior to obtaining an actual job interview. It is therefore essential that you thoroughly prepare yourself prior to attending a job fair.

Listed below are 8 job fair strategies that will not only increase your likelihood of success, but will also make you much more comfortable with the whole job fair process.

1. Do your research.
Take time to research participating companies prior to the job fair. After deciding which companies you most want to meet with, take some time to check out each of their websites to learn more about the company and the jobs they have available.

2. Dress professionally and create a favorable first impression.
Since first impressions are critical when searching for a job, dressing professionally for a job fair makes perfect sense. Conservative business attire is often preferred for both men and women but business casual may be appropriate for certain jobs or professions. Also, attention to detail is important so be sure to wear comfortable, neat, well-polished shoes; carry a professional briefcase or portfolio; ensure your hair is clean and well groomed: your nails are neatly manicured, and go light on make-up and perfume. It is best to downplay tattoos and additional body piercings whenever possible. Dressing professionally relays the message to employers that you are a serious candidate in the job search process.

3. Be prepared and develop a plan.
When arriving at a job fair it’s wise to first study the layout of the fair and check to see if any additional employers have been added to the list. In addition to your resume, be sure to bring several pens, a notepad, and business cards to hand out if you have them. You may also carry a reference sheet that reminds you of important information on the companies you want to meet. One job fair strategy you might want to employ is to plan on meeting with your first tier employers first and then move on to your second and third tiers.

4. Bring along lots of resumes.
Be sure to bring extra resumes to the fair. You may end up handing out more than one resume to participating employers, so it’s best to maximize your efforts by bringing an ample supply of resumes to avoid running out. Make sure your resume is well prepared and critiqued by at least one other person. You may decide to bring along different versions of your resume. Targeting your resume to specific jobs and/or employers offers an opportunity to focus on specific skills and accomplishments that’s required for certain jobs or professions. Resumes should always be printed on professional white, gray, or beige resume paper and free of photos, fancy or colored fonts.

5. Meet and greet employers.
Since first impressions are critical in the interviewing process, be prepared to assertively introduce yourself with confidence and enthusiasm. Maintain direct eye contact, offer a firm handshake, sport a genuine smile, and show enthusiasm - since these are all attributes employers look for in potential new hires. Be prepared to give each employer you meet a 30 – 60 second elevator speech that highlights your career objectives, strengths, interests, relevant skills and the type of job you are seeking. Be prepared to answer questions such as why you want to work for this particular company or why you believe that you would be an asset to the organization.

6. Practice and prepare questions for the interviewer.
The best way to prepare for an interview is to practice, practice, practice. Be sure to write down any vital information on the back of the employer’s business card to make it easy to follow up. Be prepared to ask each employer questions including how to arrange for a second interview.

7. Be prepared to network.
Career Fairs are all about networking. It has been estimated that between 75% of all jobs are found through networking. By networking with recruiters, and other job fair participants you can increase your personal connections and improve your chances of getting called back for a second interview.

8. Don’t forget to follow up.
Follow up with the recruiters you met at the job fair immediately after the event. Send a personalized thank you e-mail which identifies you as a thoughtful and serious job candidate that they will want to get to know better. By restating your interests in the company and your qualifications, you will put yourself on their radar screen when they are in the process of seeking candidates to interview for future positions that open up. You may want to attach another copy of your resume with your e-mail to ensure that the employer has your information available

Hyatt Regency Austin

Current Open Positions at

Hyatt Regency Austin

 

September 16, 2011

  

HOURLY:

        Culinary Supervisor (PM)

        Housekeeper/Room Attendant

        Houseperson – Convention Services

        Houseperson - Housekeeping

 MANAGEMENT:

        Sous Chef – SWB Restaurant

             

           

To Apply: login on to www.austin.hyatt.com

EOE/M/F/D/V

Are You Ready to Rumble?????

BY: CURT SCHAFER 

Seriously, are you ready to enter the fray, play the game, run the gauntlet, (feel free to interject your own sports metaphor here), etc.? Ready in the sense that you are mentally and physically prepared for the rigors of a job search? We are nearing the stage of the semester when many of you will be seeking to connect with employers about internships and full-time jobs. While it is easy to announce that your plans are to obtain said internships and jobs, it is much more difficult and time-consuming to actively pursue those opportunities. The key word being “actively” because that entails going beyond just casually entering your resume on a few job boards and hoping for the best.

If you want to learn how to “actively” figure out what you want to do and then develop a plan of “action” to make things happen, please schedule a visit with your Career Services professionals and/or attend one or more of our upcoming events such as Speed Interviewing, various Fall Job Fairs and many more.

We want you to be victorious on whichever field you choose to play and we stand ready to provide the support that you need!!!!

Apprentice Austin

           

Apprentice Austin 3.0 is Austin’s first mentoring program for developing tomorrow’s Young Professionals and the future leaders of Central Texas and the Austin Young Chamber’s third release of the program. 

Who is Austin Young Chamber of Commerce?

The Austin Young Chamber of Commerce (AYC) is the fastest growing organization in Central TX with nearly 1600 members and over 10,000 friends since July 2009.  As the second largest Chamber of Commerce in Austin and largest young professional organization in the State, the AYC’s goal is to develop and connect young professionals in Austin to create business, community and individual success.  The AYC provides its members and the community:

• Unique social networking opportunities to help develop peer to peer relationships on both a personal and professional level
• Individual growth and skills development through education and a monthly speaker series from nationally renowned experts
• Opportunities to get involved in community and civic activities to improve the quality of life

What is the Apprentice Austin Mentorship Program?

The primary purpose of Apprentice Austin is to develop tomorrow’s young professionals and the future leaders of Austin.  Since Austin is one of the most desirable cities in the country to live, it is difficult for recent grads to find work in such a competitive environment.  Through Apprentice Austin, we hope too not only find each of these students jobs in Austin upon graduation, but give them the expertise, insights, and connections to have a successful career in their field of interest.  Apprentice Austin 3.0 will include:

•  Up to 20 top students from across all area colleges designed to develop tomorrow’s Young Professionals and the future leaders of Central Texas.
•  A seven month, 10-14 session mentoring opportunity for a student to learn from a local leader in an area of their career interests/pursuit.  Mentors give 1 hour every other week to their apprentices (based upon calendar availability) to help guide the student on career development, make contacts/network in Austin and beyond, and offer general work and community awareness

Fall 2011 Program Schedule:

•  Apprentice application (now online) and process shared with campus sponsors on 09/12/2011
•  Apprentice application period 09/15/2011 – 10/01/2011
•  Apprentice selection and announcement by 10/05/2011
•  Mentor and Apprentice matching announcement by 10/15/2011
•  Launch party the week of October 17^th
•  Apprentice Austin Program period 10/24/2011 to 04/13/2012
•  Celebration Dinner with all Apprentices, Mentors, Program Sponsors, and University Presidents or liaisons in mid April at UT

Program Details:

• The primary objective of program activities is for the mentor to guide the student on career development, help them make contacts/network in Austin and beyond, and offer workplace and community awareness    
•  Mentor and apprentice will set up a bi-weekly (every other week) meetings over coffee, lunch, in the office, or other appropriate location to discuss the field and  
•  Suggested curriculum for the mentoring sessions will include activities and topics from the AYC speaker series and leading job shadowing programs 
•  Mentor and apprentice will be encouraged to attend AYC networking, community, and educational events together to make connections and learn more about the city
•  Kick-off event will connect mentors and apprentices, review program curriculum and schedule, and hear from a keynote speaker
•  Program will culminate in a graduation ceremony that will include the apprentices, mentors, local leaders, key stakeholders from the University, and any program sponsors

For More Information:
Contact Billy Moyer or Nathan Green @ apprenticeaustin@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

New 4 Part-Time Job

     EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY   

THE FOLLOWING POSITION IS OPEN AT WOAI-TV:

PART-TIME EDITOR

QUALIFICATIONS:  

We’re looking for someone that can be a terrific news editor.  You must be comfortable with computers, and willing to learn our non-linear editing on the Edius system. Network television newsroom and non-linear editing experience is preferred. Some knowledge of photography a plus.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

You must be able to edit vo’s, vob’s and packages and manage competing demands.  Meeting deadlines is a must. 

CONTACT:         

Amie Hudspeth

Managing Editor

WOAI-TV

P.O. Box 2641

San Antonio, Texas 78299

amiehudspeth@woaitv.com

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This announcement is being mailed to minority, veterans and women’s organizations, educational institutions, employment agencies and placement services in the station’s service area to advise that we are seeking qualified applicants.  You are invited to recommend qualified applicants.