Have you been searching for a job, and not having any luck? Maybe it’s time for a change in your game plan. Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond, will present a free, three-part series of “Job-Search Survival Tips,” beginning on Monday, October 5, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The series will continue on the next two Mondays, October 12 and 19, at the same place and time.
The series will be repeated at the Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, on November 2, 9, and 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
The three-part series is designed to help all job-hunters, from those applicants applying for a position at a fast-food restaurant to executives looking for a position in a large company. The tips that are presented can help any applicant plan a more efficient job hunt and make a more favorable impression.
The sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
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Fort Bend area job fairs:
None that we’re aware of in September or October. We’ll update this blog if any come up.
Houston area job fairs:
Chronicle Health Care
Sept. 15th, 2009
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Reliant Center – 600 Series, 8400 Kirby Dr.
Free admission, Parking $8.
Bring copies of your resume
Gulf Coast Job Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 23rd, 2009
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
University of Houston Clear Lake
Bayou Atrium II
Diversity Job Fairs
Tuesday, Sept. 29th, 2009
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Westin Oaks Houston
5011 Westheimer at Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
Chronicle Professional/General and Engineering/Oil & Gas
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Details available later
Also view the Workforce Solutions job fair and hiring event calendar.
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Have you been searching for a job, and not having any luck? Maybe it’s time for a change in your game plan. Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, will present a free, three-part series of “Job-Search Survival Tips,” beginning on Monday, September 14, from 9:00 am to 12:00noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The series will continue on the next two Mondays, September 21 and 28, at the same place and time.
In the series, a team of 10 professionals, with decades of experience in corporate America between them, will share their insight and the experiences they themselves have had in the business world – from the perspective of the employer doing the hiring as well as the employee looking for a job. Led by head business coach, Mickey Mixon, the job-search survival team includes business owners, financial and mortgage advisors, computer consultants, sales and marketing professionals, and advertising and communications executives – all of whom volunteer their time for this workshop.
The three-part series is designed to help all job-hunters, from those applicants applying for a position at a fast-food restaurant to executives looking for a position in a large company. The tips that are presented can help any applicant plan a more efficient job hunt and make a more favorable impression.
The sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
More info here
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You have probably noticed many leasing consultant/apartment manager job listings recently. These positions are currently in demand.
So what is involved in managing or working for an apartment complex? I checked with O*NET Online and here are the basic duties of an apartment manager or leasing consultant:
* Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.
* Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
* Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
* Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems following management rules and regulations.
* Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
* Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
* Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.
* Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.
* Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.
* Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
For a full description of the knowledge and skills required for the position, as well as tools and technology used, wages and employment trends, check out the O*Net page.
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Okay, this isn’t employment related news, but I love dogs (and cats!), so here it is.
The grand opening of Sugar Land’s Pawm Springs Dog Park will be held on Oct. 10th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd.
The tropical oasis-themed dog park covers six acres that includes large- and small-dog areas enclosed by a chain linked fence, a shade pavilion and a resort style pond.
For more information, contact the Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885.
Now get those doggies out there and play!
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Fort Bend area job fairs:
Tuesday, August 18th
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy
This job fair, hosted by Congressman Michael McCaul, will feature employers from across the district, state and nation. Get more info here or contact the Congressman’s Austin office for more information at (512) 473-2357.
Thursday, August 20
2PM – 6PM
Stafford Centre
10505 Cash Rd, Stafford
Houston area job fairs:
Chronicle Professional / General Job Fair
August 11th, 2009
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Reliant Center – Hall E2
Free admission, Parking $8.
Bring copies of your resume
Chronicle Engineering / Oil & Gas / Technology
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Free Admission – Parking $8
Reliant Center – 600 Series
Bring copies of your resume. A minimum of 2 years of related industry experience in the U.S. required for admission. Candidates must be U.S. citizens to attend or show their green card at registration. No exceptions. Interpreter for the deaf will be available.
RecruitMilitary Career Fair
Thursday, August 27, 2009 – 11AM to 3PM
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford St. – Houston, TX 77002
Also view the Workforce Solutions job fair and hiring event calendar.
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Recent recognition for our area:
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Source: Houston Business Journal
On Tuesday, March 10, the FedEx Corp. subsidiary (formerly FedEx Kinko’s) will offer up to 25 free copies of resumes submitted and picked up inside a store for customers currently job hunting.
The resume can be submitted as a digital file or by hand during regular business hours to any of the more than 1,600 FedEx Office Print and Ship Centers in the U.S.
The resumes will be printed in black-and-white and on single-sided resume-quality paper.
Locations in Fort Bend include:
14056 SW Freeway, Sugar Land
1865 Hwy 6, Suite 100, Sugar Land
4407 Hwy 6, Sugar Land
Find more detailed info on FedEx Office locations here.
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The Largest Employers page has been updated with the most current information. The five largest employers in Fort Bend are:
Fort Bend ISD
Fluor Corp.
Lamar CISD
Schlumberger
Fort Bend County
Texas Instruments
See the rest here.
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Unfortunately, no openings are located in Fort Bend County.
There is an FBI field office in Houston:
FBI Houston
2500 East TC Jester
Houston, Texas 77008-1300
(713) 693-5000
houston.fbi.gov
According to CNN, the FBI is hiring 850 new agents and 2100 support staff, including finance and accounting, security, intelligence analysis, training and education, nursing and counseling, physical surveillance, electrical engineering, physical and social sciences, and auto mechanics.
Procedures for applying and a full listing of available positions are posted on the Web site fbijobs.gov.
The present job postings expire on January 16, but a new, possibly smaller set of openings will be posted shortly thereafter, the agency said.
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