Jobsparx Magazine December 11th Issue

VOL.20 ISSUE 1018

You’re A What?

DECEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 18, 2015

HOUSTON EMPLOYMENT

Project Coordinator 62

INTERVIEW:

Sports Statistical Analyst 52

5 Ways To Cut Your

FEATURED

ADVERTISERS

Holiday Spending 44

4 Holiday Job Hunt Success Tips 38

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DAIRY PRODUCT MERCHANDISER (PART TIME) Friday - Sunday PART-TIME • Merchandising products • Build Displays • Performs other duties as required

*All positions require candidates to be able to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends & holidays.

All candidates must be able to pass a background screening, as well as pre employment medical and drug screen.

Interested candidates can view complete job descriptions and requirements as well as create profiles and submit resumes at www.deanfoods.com/careers Dean Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/H)

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contents

ONLINE

CAREER CATEGORY

PAGES

ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL

5, 7-8, 41

CAREER EDUCATION

21, 40, 60-61

CLINICAL TRIALS W/COMPENSATION

50

COMPANY HIRING EVENT

41

CUSTOMER SERVICE

36

FOOD & HOSPITALITY

3, 42, 45-49

GENERAL

37-43, 45-46, 51, 55-59

HEALTHCARE

11 - 16

IT/COMPUTER

5,8

OIL & GAS

9, 17, 21

PROFESSIONAL

5, 7-9

SALES

2, 9 - 11, 49

SECURITY

55

SKILLED & TRADES

3, 16 - 25, 60

TRANSPORTATION

3, 28-36

REGULAR FEATURES CAREER CALENDAR DAVE RAMSEY ROBIN RYAN ASK DIANA

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SPORTS STATISTICAL ANALYST

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PROJECT COORDINATOR

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IT / OIL & GAS

IT/ADMIN/PROFESSIONAL

DATA ARCHITECT/ANALYST REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • Min. 5 years’ exp. in data analysis, analyzing source systems, data discovery and data profiling • Proficient in the use of T-SQL • Minimum 5 years’ exp. in Oil and Gas, preferably working in E&P • Exp. with developing source to target mappings • Exp. in working in multi-level data environments and relational and dimensional designs and standards • Functional knowledge of data integration PREFERRED EXPERIENCE • Exp. in working with Well and Reservoir data sets • Exp. with Integration tools, PPDM 3.8 and Teradata • Data modeling exp. a plus • Exp. working with one or more big data efforts Duration: 7 Months V-Soft Consulting is on a meteoric rise to become a top 10 IT Services in North America. V-Soft’s growth is beginning to accelerate and a decision to join the V-Soft family could be the career change you’ve been waiting for and a decision that could change your life for the better.

Email resume: dpeddi@vsoftconsulting.com Or call:

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GUEST SERVICE COORDINATOR IT SYSTEM ADMIN HOTEL CORP. SALES MGR. At The Houstonian, nestled among towering pines and majestic oaks, the tranquility of nature prevails over the clamor of the city. Here, dreams are realized, lasting memories are born and lives are deeply enriched.

This is The Houstonian.

Applications are accepted online at

www.houstonian.com

The Houstonian Campus, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

502-792-8441

ADMIN / CUSTOMER SVC.

IT / ADMIN / PROFESSIONAL

GET PAID & GET PAID OFTEN!

NOW HIRING!

Hill Country Holdings, LLC, d.b.a. Ashley Furniture has just introduced one of the most rewarding compensation plans in retail furniture!

LEAD FRONT OFFICE CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGERS HAVE FUN! GET TRAINED! GET PAID! www.hillcountryholdings.com | CALL: 713-221-4230 APPLY IN PERSON AT ANY OF THESE LOCATION:

AIRTEX OUTLET STORE BAYBROOK CONROE GALLERIA HUMBLE KATY

PASADENA PEARLAND SPRING SUGARLAND WILLOWBROOK

EXPERIENCED

EVERY TUESDAY

HIRING EVENTS: 10AM - 2PM 4141 South Braeswood Blvd.

Houston, TX 77025

TECHS NEEDED

Human Resources Experience Required APPLY IN PERSON, VIA EMAIL, OR FAX!

ALL LEVEL DATA TECHS ALL LEVEL FIBER TECHS SECURITY TECHS (2-3yr Experience)

2 LOCATIONS!

4718 Hallmark Dr. Houston, TX 77056

4141 S Braeswood Blvd.

Houston, TX 77025

Phone: 281-213-0338

acoleman@flextechnow.com

FAX: 713.660.5061 Angela.Bryant@houstonretirement.org

Job Descriptions: http://bitly.com/JSPXFlexTech

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HOUSTON CAREER EVENTS

EMAIL YOUR EVENT TO: CHRISTY@JOBSPARX.COM

CALENDAR DECEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 19. 2015 DECEMBER 15

Humble, Kingwood, Atascocita 7:45 Networking 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 7:45 AM Embody Fitness 1574 Kingwood Dr., Studio C2 Kingwood, TX 77339 Every Tuesday Morning! Yes, we meet every week, rain or shine.

Come see us. Its open to everyone.

Not a lot of stuffy rules. Just fun, free networking. Bring about 50 business cards.

DECEMBER 15

Open Job Lab Houston Public Library 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Scenic Woods Regional Library 10677 Homestead Rd. Houston, TX 77016 Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting.

DECEMBER 15

Senior Living Community Marketers Luncheon 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Location TBD RSVP: Required to Anthony Ormsbee, Director of Sales and Marketing at Village on the Park - Houston aormsbee@rcmseniorliving.com This networking lunch is for marketing staff of senior living communities and in patient facilities only. The purpose of this group is to establish a strong referral network among communities to help families find the best community for their loved one.

DECEMBER 16

Job Search Seminar Harris County Public Library 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lone Star College Tomball Community Library 30555 TX-249 Tomball, TX 77375 This seminar will cover making connections. It will take place in L207, the second floor college computer lab. To register, call 832-559-4211.

DECEMBER 16 Houston at Revolver Network After Work 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 6502 Washington Ave Houston TX 77007

Unwind and socialize with hundreds of local professionals and entrepreneurs right after work. You’ll make great connections in a fun and relaxed atmosphere while expanding your network of contacts to help fuel your own career or business goals.

This event runs from 6pm-9pm, but arrive before 7pm to enjoy a complimentary drink. Admission: $15 in advance / $20 with RSVP at the door / $25 without RSVP www.networkafterwork.com/city/ houston

DECEMBER 17

Lunch and Learn Workshop Achieving Your Marketing & Sales Goals 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Chamber Office 505 W. Davis Street Conroe, TX 77301

Woodlands Chamber Networking Breakfast @ 7:01 am 7:00 AM Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. Suite 305 The Woodlands, TX 7738

Learn how to make your networking activities roll into your marketing efforts and the important role of building an “owned” audience.

Learn how to track all prospect engagement activity both on and offline. Find out how to nurture leads, converting them into warm opportunities before you talk to them for the first time.

Contact: mary.smith@woodlandschamber.org $10.00 Chamber Members / $15.00 Prospective Members

Free to Chamber Members. Registration required. Lunch is provided at this free event. Contact: info@conroe.org

DECEMBER 16

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DECEMBER 17

Senior Resources Networking Business After Hours 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM The Backyard Grill 9453 Jones Rd. Houston, TX 77065 Contact: Carol Klacking, Touchstone Neurorecovery 832.795.2141 caklacking@aol.com or Zoi Colburn 832.364.2019 Join in for an evening of fun and refreshments. Network with the healthcare community and bring business cards for the raffle drawing!

DECEMBER 17

North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Celebration Networking 4:30 PM Holiday Inn Houston East 16311 East Freeway Channelview, TX 77530 In this season of fun and joy come over for some drinks and appetizers for our networking event!

DECEMBER 17

Houston Maker Meet Up Houston Makerspace 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 100 Hutcheson St. Houston, TX 77003 Come to our monthly informal happy hours and meet some of the folks who are raising the stakes for the Houston maker community. There will be people who can help you make, market, and sell your creations.

Each month we showcase different makers in the community. If you are interested in presenting at a future Houston Maker Meet Up, please email us! info@houstontech.org

DECEMBER 18

Create Résumé and File Management Class Galveston County Library 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Rosenberg Library 2310 Sealy Street Galveston, TX 77550 Learn to create résumé and file management skills. Please call for reser-

vations 409-763-8854 ext. 130

DECEMBER 19

FREE Legal Clinic for Veterans Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 690 South Loop 336 West Conroe, TX 77304 No appointment is necessary. Any veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran, can receive advice and counsel from a volunteer attorney in any area of law, including family, wills and probate, consumer, real estate and tax law, as well as disability and veterans benefits. Veterans who need ongoing legal representation and who qualify for legal aid may be assigned a pro bono attorney to handle their case.

The clinic is a public service of the Montgomery County Bar Association, The Woodlands Bar Association and the Houston Bar Foundation’s Veterans Legal Initiative, a coalition of local bar associations that provide pro bono legal services to U.S. veterans in 18 counties in Texas.

For more information on the December 19th clinic and other services for veterans, contact the Veterans Legal Initiative at 713-759-1133 or visit www.hba.org.

ONGOING G.E.D. Class Every Monday and Thursday Beginning in January, 2016 5:00 PM - 7:45PM High Meadows Branch Library 4500 Aldine Mail Rte Rd. Houston, TX 77039 G.E.D. class and Adult Basic Education (A.B.E). This class will be held at High Meadows every Monday and Thursday beginning in January, 2016.

The WorkFaith Connection is a nonprofit organization that helps men and women begin productive lives through the gift of work. We offer an eight day job readiness workshop. See our ad in Job Sparx www.workfaithconnection.org

DID YOU KNOW? The Houston Public Library offers free online career management in partnership with OptimalResume, a suite of tools including a resume builder, portfolio builder, interview preparation and more!

Check it out at: houstonlibrary.optimalresume.com Vol. 20 Issue 1018 December 11 - December 18, 2015

ADMIN / PROFESSIONAL

Excellence starts with you.

Roscoe Properties is an established, Austin based property Management Company, our sister company One Eighty Construction is a general contractor whose expertise is in multifamily renovation.

ENTRY LEVEL BUSINESS SPECIALIST TIC SOUTHERN

QUALIFICATIONS • Degree in accounting, business, economics, finance or related field • Knowledge of or familiarity with SAP, CMIS, PMIS and Prolog (P.O. and A/P) • Must possess knowledge of basic accounting functions • Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Must be a self-starter willing to do what it takes to get the job done • Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA requirements preferred • Willing to relocate with business needs TIC- The Industrial Company is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. TIC-Southern District is a business unit of TIC-The Industrial Company. Located in Houston, TX, TIC-Southern is seeking individuals who are open to regular relocation for career development opportunities and who desire job responsibilities in field operations.

APPLY ONLINE http://bitly.com/JSPX-Kiewit

Our expansion into HOUSTON is continuing and we need to find exceptional, experienced employees to add to our team!

POSITIONS WE ARE HIRING FOR INCLUDE:

Leasing Consultants Property Managers WE OFFER: HEALTH/DENTAL INSURANCE, PAID TIME OFF, 401K AND PAID HOLIDAYS.

281-517-8900

Employment with Roscoe Properties requires a valid driver’s license, successful completion of a background check, & drug screen.

Kiewit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Visit www.roscoeprop.com/careers to apply!

CUSTOMER SERVICE

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Alpha Technical Services Corporation, a Houston-based company in the industrial cleaning, repair & environmental services business has an opening for a Customer Service Container Coordinator at the company’s Pasadena, Texas headquarters.

REQUIREMENTS: • Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, & announces visitors to appropriate personnel.

• Answers incoming calls, determines purpose of callers, & forwards calls to appropriate personnel or department.

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

• Ability to learn industry guidelines & best practices, to ensure accuracy & consistency of assigned tasks.

• Dedication to company values, with focus being geared towards ensuring impeccable customer care.

• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Ability to convey accurate information to the customer, while maintaining a positive attitude.

• Basic knowledge of industrial waste, transportation, reading manifests a plus.

• Ability to multi-task, manage time & prioritize • Must be able to work overtime based on business needs • Proven integrity & reliability through work history (references preferred • Exceptional coordination and interaction with multiple departments, in order to provide support & subject matter expertise to the organization • Prepare & review customer quotes, proposals & report • Provide pre-sales & after-sales support

BENEFITS INCLUDE: •Competitive wage/salary based upon experience.

• Health, Dental & Life Insurance • Paid Vacation • Paid Sick Time • 401K with Company Match • Paid Holidays

Only qualified candidates need apply. Please send resume to:

Alpha Technical Services 5100 Underwood Road Pasadena, TX 77507

humanresources @alphatechserv.com EEO/F/V Employer

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ADMINISTRATIVE / PROFESSIONAL

ARE YOU BILINGUAL? CyraCom International provides phone interpretation services to healthcare, business and government, helping thousands of people communicate every day. Join one of the fastest growing companies in the US!

Start a new career!

ATC Boatman, LLC is looking for dependable and self motivated individuals for our

RAIL LOGISTICS

6200 N. Braeswood Blvd.

Houston, TX 77074

W/CUST. SERVICE

JobFair

COORDINATOR Minimum of three years’ exp., background working with AAR 500 Byte Data Exchange files, Railinc, and other associated software and web-based programs. Also exp. with handling customer accounts, & data entry.

Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance Premiums covered for full time employees.

FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN & BACKGROUND CHECK

LANGUAGES NEEDED: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese,

Tagalog, Mien, Cape Verdean, Somali, Bulgarian, Nuer, Chin, Mizo, Turkish, Mixteco, Toishanese, Swahili, Kinya/Rwanda, Amharic, Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian (Khmer), Brazilian Portuguese, French, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Karen, Nepali, Russian, Armenian, Farsi, Japanese, Korean and American Sign Language

Rhianna@jobsparx.com

5959 Corporate Dr., Suites 1400 & 1600 Houston, TX 77036

& THE MEDALLION ASSISTED LIVING

Applications & Resumes

are being accepted Monday - Friday 9am - 11am & 1pm - 4pm

7355 Airport Blvd.

Houston, TX 77061

TUESDAY DECEMBER 15TH 9AM - 11AM

Unit Secretary 8:00am - 4:30pm, FT, Some weekends

713.641.6006

Good Location Excellent Benefits Competitive Salary

stephanied@boatmanind.com

www.sevenacres.org

EMAIL RESUME TO:

DISPATCH

ADMNISTRATIVE Now hiring for the

BRAND NEW

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PERKS & GREAT FULL-TIME BENEFITS

ACCOUNTING HUMAN RESOURCES 2301 N. MILLBEND DR. THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380

howardhugheshospitality.com/careers or Contact Diana Camacho: 281.364.6433 | Diana.Camacho@woodlandsresort.com

BUSY SEASON ONLY • DECEMBER 2015 - APRIL 2016 PERSONAL TAX RETURN PREPARER • MAKE UP TO $50/75 HR

QUALIFICATIONS • 1+ yrs experience preparing 1040 tax returns • Knowledge of passive loss rules, rental real estate, at-risk limitations, foreign taxes, and AMT • Proficient with use of office technology and software • Professional communication skills (written and verbal) Training is provided in early December; position begins full-time around the beginning of January. Compensation is competitive, and based on experience.

EMAIL: TAXSPOTGLOBAL@YAHOO.COM • OR CALL 713.723.5900

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Immediate Openings!

• POLICE DISPATCHER • POLICE OFFICER $43,000.00/yr.

• ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

Apply Online: RIDEMETRO.ORG OR CALL: 713-739-4953 for additional info.

Benefits of Working at Metro Competitive Pay • Wage Progression Life Insurance •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement and Savings Plan •Education Assistance (Non-Union)•Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays Employee Assistance Non-Union• Wellness Programs • Advancement Opportunities Free Transportation for Employees & Spouses

OIL & GAS / PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL SALES

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FREINDLY FPU N OLSIHEDS MART

OUR ADVERTISING SPECIALISTS LOVE TO TALK! They enjoy getting to know their clients and plant themselves in the middle of what’s going on. They pinpoint how to help their clients then formulate and sell custom advertising packages based on their clients’ needs and budget.

Bilingual Business Development Manager

Oil & Gas company looking for a Business Development Manager for Houston office. This position requires knowledge of our market, being able to effectively promote our products and technologies, having the motivation to achieve targets, proactively selling of the company’s brand and maintaining contact with significant parties.

REQUIREMENTS:

•Bachelor or Master degree: Engineering field/experience in technical sales and marketing.

•5-10 years’ of successful marketing / sales experience in the Oil & Gas markets including developing large EPC, E&C, & Operators.

•Proven network in the Oil & Gas business with main contractors & end-users.

CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFO:

713.621.9895

hgal@resourcestaffing.com SALES

All of our work is accomplished in the office over the phone which means no Houston traffic.

We need 3 MORE terrific salespeople to complete our sales team.

We have a thorough training program that can coach and develop the right candidate. We offer an environment ready to nurture a blossoming new professional or someone looking to change careers.

If you want to control your own income, make friends, make a difference and make job seekers’ lives easier call our job line and tell us why we should choose you!

Call832-768-1052

NOW HIRING

fundraisers IN KATY & WILLOWBROOK

Representing charity programs that create sustainable change for people and communities most vulnerable to hunger, violence and disease

$13.50/hr Competitive Pay With Performance Bonus

To Apply: www.donorworx.com 1-800-985-8908

Experienceisnotrequired.

NORTHWESTHOUSTON–1960/CHAMPIONSAREA ™

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SALES

Inbound & Outbound

SALES

WWW.TUNGSTENSTAFFINGINC.COM

REPRESENTATIVES

SALES

FULLTIME LONG TERM POSITION

REPRESENTATIVE

BASE PAY + COMMISSION

BILINGUAL A PLUS

OUR TOP SALESPEOPLE MAKE $1000 PER WEEK IN COMMISSION

SEVERAL SHIFTS AVAILABLE! BILINGUAL A PLUS! Make outbound sales of utility and telecommunication packages to customers. Ideal candidate will have at least 6 months’ Call Center, Customer Service or Sales experience.

Security Sales experience a plus.

Paid Weekly • Paid Training • Rapid Advancement On The Bus Line • Medical, Dental & Vision available 401k • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

713.929.0648

713.454.0472 11430 East Fwy #360 • Jacinto City, TX 77029

SALES

BE A PART OF THE GREEN SCENE Green Mountain Energy Company is looking for Retail Sales Agents to spread the word about pollution-free electricity in the North, East, Southeast, Central, and West Houston area.

• Earn up to $500–$1000 Weekly • Enjoy A Flexible Schedule. Full and Part time available • Bilingual a Plus • No Experience needed; advancement opportunities for those looking to grow with a green company

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713-537-2481

texasjobs@greenmountain.com

HEALTHCARE

FULL TIME OPENINGS Current opportunities include the following:

Nurse Aides

Park Manor: a leader in the Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care industry is experiencing growth and invites you to join our team of energetic and dedicated professionals.

11902 RESOURCE PKWY.

Bay Villa

HOUSTON, TX 77089

Healthcare

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFITS PACKAGES.

979-245-6327

If you seek an exciting and new opportunity, bring your energy and enthusiasm to Park Manor.

Fax Resume To: 281.922.6804 email: sb-don@healthmarkgroup.com

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE COOK FOOD SERVICE AIDE

EOE

1800 73rd St. | Bay City, TX 77414 www.savacareers.com

HEALTHCARE

CYPRESSWOOD HEALTH & REHAB

HIRE-ON BOPANID TUO S

FIRSDTN1UR0SES

LICENSE HIRED!

JOB FAIR

EVERY TUESDAY

December 18, 2015

HIRING EVENTS: 10AM - 2PM 4141 South Braeswood Blvd.

Houston, TX 77025

10851 Crescent Moon Dr. Houston, TX 77064

All Shifts

10:00 am-2:00 pm

RN/LVN CNAs

(FM1960 & Jones Rd.)

Please bring current resume.

All Shifts Including Weekends

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

APPLY IN PERSON, VIA EMAIL, OR FAX! LOCATIONS!

FULL-TIME POSITIONS • ALL SHIFTS

2

LVNs Certified Nursing Aides

4718 Hallmark Dr. Houston, TX 77056

4141 S Braeswood Blvd.

Houston, TX 77025

APPLY ONLINE: www.savacareers.com

Call: 281.955.4100

FAX: 713.660.5061 EOE

Angela.Bryant@houstonretirement.org

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HEALTHCARE

Faith Memorial

FIRST COLONY Health & Rehabilitation Center

NURSING HOME

•RN/LVN

•RNs •LVNs •CNAs •DIETARY AIDES •RN WEEKEND SUPERVISOR •DIRECTOR Apply in Person: OF NURSES 811 Gardner Rd

Apply in Person:

(Weekend Doubles)

•RN/LVN

4710 lexington blvd missouri city, tx 77459

(Wound Care Nurse)

•RN/LVN (Full Time)

•RCS

(Full Time)

Pasadena, Tx 77502

Apply Online:

APPLY ONLINE:

www.savacareers.com

www.savacareers.com

CALL: 281.499.4710

Call: 713.473.8573

HEALTHCARE

Exciting New Careers Available at

EXCITING NEW CAREERS AVAILABLE AT WESTCHASE HEALTH AND REHAB!

Northwest Health & Rehab Center!

CMAs • RNs CNAs • LVNs

EOE

CNA’s LVN’s RN’s CMA’s Please come in and apply at: 8820 Town Park Drive Houston, TX 77036 www.savacareers.com • call 713.777.7241

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RN - Weekend Supervisor PLEASE COME IN AND APPLY AT:

17600 Cali Drive Houston, TX 77090

Fax Resume: 281.440.7536 W W W. S A V A C A R E E R S . C O M • C A L L 2 8 1 . 4 4 0 . 9 0 0 0

HEALTHCARE

Sweeny HEALTHCARE

Certified Nurse Aide Full Time Openings

APPLY IN PERSON: 109 North McKinney • Sweeny, TX 77480 APPLY ONLINE: www.savacareers.com

979-544-3383

Brookhollow Heights is located next to Memorial NW Hospital. We are a friendly nursing & rehabilitation facility with a very comfortable atmosphere. We encourage family involvement in all aspects of care.

LICENSED NURSES Accepting RN & LVN applications

MDS NURSE w/exp.

1 Position CNA

10 Positions: Various shifts

Apply In Person: 8:30am - 4:00pm • Mon - Fri

1737 N Loop W Houston, TX 77008 713.869-5551

HEALTHCARE

Pasadena Care Center

RCS

Full Time Openings

LVN/RN Full Time Openings

CMA

Double Weekend

Apply Online

www.savacareers.com

Call: 713.943.1592

Apply in Person: 4006 Vista Road Pasadena,TX 77504

•LVNs (Full Time)

6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm

•CNAs (Full Time)

2pm to 10pm, 10pm to 6am

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME LVNS AND RNS Must have at least 2 yrs. experience in long term care MUST BRING RESUME

Apply Online @ www.savacareers.com

or Call 713-721-0297

EOE

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HEALTHCARE

WINCHESTER LODGE HEALTH & REHABILITATION

EXCITING NEW CAREERS AVAILABLE AT JACINTO CITY HEALTH AND REHAB!

Certified

Nurse Aide Full Time Openings

APPLY IN PERSON: 1112 Smith Drive Alvin,TX 77511

CALL: 281.331.6125 APPLY ONLINE: WWW.SAVACAREERS.COM

EOE

CNA’s LVN’s

RN’s

Certified Medication Aides Maintenance Technician SIGN-ON BONUSES

Available for Direct Care Staff

Please come in and apply at: 1405 Holland Ave. Houston, TX 77029

www.savacareers.com • call 713.455.1744

HEALTHCARE

Professional Nursing Staff Scheduler

RN PART TIME LVN FULL TIME & PART TIME MEDICATION AIDE FULL TIME DIETARY & FOOD SERVICE AIDE CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE APPLY IN PERSON: 2127 Preston • Richmond, TX 77469 APPLY ONLINE: www.savacareers.com

281.342.2801 BRAZOSVIEW HEALTHCARE 14

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Healthcare facility in Southwest Houston is seeking an experienced Nursing Department Staff Scheduler.

LVN/RN preferred but not required.

Email resumes & salary requirements to:

nursestaffschedulerjob@gmail.com

HEALTHCARE

Seven Acres & The Medallion Assisted Living

JobFair TUESDAY DECEMBER 15TH

500

$

SIGN-ON Bonus for CNAs

The Medallion Assisted Living

9:00AM - 11:00AM 6200 N. Braeswood Blvd.

Houston, TX 77074

www.sevenacres.org

GOOD LOCATION • EXCELLENT BENEFITS • COMPETITIVE SALARY MORTGAGE BROKERS

Our nationally and internationally accredited team has more than a decade of experience working with owner-financed mortgages and structured settlements, and is licensed to provide these products to our clients.

EEOC

MORTGAGE BROKERS Will be pulling Deeds of Trust.

REQUIREMENTS: • • • • • •

Reliable transportation Customer Service Experience Attention to detail HS Diploma Great communication skills Must be 18+ years of age

Benchmark Funding Company provides a range of nontraditional financing options to meet the unique needs of our customers.

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EXPERIENCED TECHS NEEDED

ALL LEVEL DATA TECHS ALL LEVEL FIBER TECHS SECURITY TECHS (2-3yr Experience)

Job Descriptions: http://bitly.com/JSPXFlexTech

ELECTRICIANS

(APPRENTICE /JOURNEYMEN)

Phone: 281-213-0338 Email: acoleman@flextechnow.com

NOW HIRING FOR PROJECTS NATIONWIDE!

CHARLOTTE, NC TERRAZZO (VCT TILE) LONG TERM

BUFFALO, NY ELECTRICIAN

TENNESSEE

SKILLED & TRADES

CONCRETE SPECIALIST (STAINING & POLISHING) LONG TERM

NOW HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

CALL MISTY! 281.356.5545

SEASONED MECHANIC

• Must be able to read & follow written/verbal instructions & procedures.

• Candidates must also have a strong work ethic/desire to learn • HS Diploma or equivalent required.

• Must have 5+ years experience truck & tractor & engines.

MUST HAVE OWN TOOLS.

Fax: 281.252.8610 Email: misty@efficienttruck.net

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VIRGINIA

ROUGH CARPENTERS (GANG FORMS) 6 MONTHS

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE MINIMUM 5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CRAFT & LEVEL!

For Immediate Consideration Call Mario Chacon

713-471-6955 www.industrialcraftlabor.com

OIL & GAS / SKILLED

MECHANICAL

TECHNICIAN

Valve Technician - Houston, TX

The aeroderivative Gas Turbine Technician will perform hands-on field service work on aeroderivative General Electric Turbines LM2500, LM6000 and LMS100. The work includes but is not limited to borescope inspections, blade work, combustion/hot section replacements, engine swaps, and other types of maintenance tasks. Prospective candidates must have had previous proven experience on LM aero turbines

The Valve Technician will perform hands on maintenance, troubleshooting/assessment, and repair work on valves (PSV) based on the associated skill level and/or at Law Valve.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Trade School diploma/certification or equivalent years of experience.

• Understanding of pressure and ability to service valves • Familiar with NBIC, ANSI and ASME codes and their applications.

• Basic understanding of electrical wiring schematics/P&IDs • Ability to read and interpret maintenance and repair manuals • Operational experience in the oil and gas industry with respect to system operations and valves a plus.

• Mechanical skills including but not limited to machining and welding.

• Fluent in English • Exp. doing field work within the power generation industry • Able to understand and implement technical procedures • Strong computer skills • 5+ years exp. with maintenance, installation and inspection work on GE Aero-derivative engines in a field representative or shop maintenance role is REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION. • Minimum of an Associate’s degree in aircraft engine or turbine technology or equivalent military training.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and climb ladders and steps • Willing to travel on short notice and for long periods of time as needed

WE OFFER:

Medical, Dental, Vision • ESOP Retirement Plan 9 Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off Supplemental Plans Offered

APPLY ONLINE: http://bitly.com/JSPXERL

APPLY ONLINE http://bitly.com/JSPXGranite

Must pass an initial alcohol and drug test.

Loose-fitting clothing and jewelry will not be permitted, and long hair must be tied back.

Granite Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.

SKILLED & TRADES

Immediate Openings!

• A/C & Heat Mechanic “A” $23.42/hr.

• Auto/Truck Mechanic • Bus Mechanic • Full Time Bus Operator $15.00/hr.

• Service Driver $10.43/hr.

• General Foreman, Public Facilities • Light Rail Train Operator Trainee $15.00/hr.

• Police Dispatcher • Police Officer $43,000.00/yr.

• T-Truck Wrecker Operator $23.42/hr.

• Electronic Communication Specialist • Licensed Maintenance Mech. (Electrician) $23.42/hr.

•Licensed Maintenance Mech. (Plumber) $23.42/hr.

•Licensed Maintenance Mech. (Refrigeration & A/C) $23.42/hr.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

Apply Online:

RIDEMETRO.ORG OR CALL: 713-739-4953 for additional information.

METRO Human Resources 1900 Main Street, P.O. Box 61429 • Houston, TX 77208-1429

Benefits of Working at Metro Competitive Pay • Wage Progression • Life Insurance •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Retirement & Savings Plan• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays Education Assistance (Non-Union)• Employee Assistance Program• Wellness Programs • Advancement Opportunities • Free Transportation for Employees & Spouses

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NOW HIRING &

Sign-on/ Retention Bonus 5 Day Work Week Overtime Optional Hourly pay - Best in Town!

Benefits Mon - Fri 7:30AM - 8:00PM

Email your resumes to:

Have you Heard?

SKILLED & TRADES / ADMINISTRATIVE

One Eighty

construction

Roscoe Properties & One Eighty Construction are Hiring!

Roscoe Properties is an established, Austin based property Management Company, our sister company One Eighty Construction is a general contractor whose expertise is in multifamily renovation.

Our expansion into HOUSTON is continuing and we need to find exceptional, experienced employees to add to our team!

POSITIONS WE ARE HIRING FOR INCLUDE:

WE OFFER:

· Lead Maintenance Technicians · Assistant Maintenance Technicians · Superintendents - Multifamily Renovation · Leasing Consultants · Property Managers

HEALTH/DENTAL INSURANCE, PAID TIME OFF, 401K AND PAID HOLIDAYS.

Employment with Roscoe Properties requires a valid driver’s license, successful completion of a background check, and drug screen.

Visit www.roscoeprop.com/careers to apply!

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6 -T I M E T E X A S

M U T U A L S A F E T Y A W A R D WINNER! LECTRUS - a leading electrical systems integrator and custom metal enclosure designer and manufacturer is presently hiring for the following positions at its Houston, Texas location:

EXPERIENCED

TANK, TRAILER & RAILCAR REPAIR & CLEANING TECHNICIAN The Car Repairman I is responsible for all aspects of railcar repair & maintenance focusing on understanding of Hopper & Tank Car Linings, valves, fittings, outlet gates, hatch covers & AAR Interchange Rules. Knowledge required to efficiently & safely use cutting torch in all positions without damage to adjoin parts is a plus. This person must ensure all company guidelines are met & all safety rules are followed.

ELECTRICIANS:

The Car Repairman I must be able to: •Read & understand procedures •Operate a forklift •Work closely with team members & departments •A high school diploma or GED is required

ELECTRICAL LEADS:

ONLY EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES NEED APPLY

Must be able to plan layout, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures and control equipment such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, using hand tools and power tools, according to customer specifications as indicated on custom engineered designs and drawings. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

To assist the Electrical Supervisor in assigning and coordinating electrical work to electrical staff on a daily basis. Ensure employees have required tools and materials to complete assigned jobs, and ensure all projects are completed by established deadlines. Must have hands-on knowledge, skills and ability to plan layout, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures and control equipment such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, using hand tools and power tools, according to customer specifications as indicated on custom engineered designs and drawings. Must be knowledgeable of the National Electrical Code.

Qualified candidates may submit their resumes to:

grodriguez@lectrus.com or fax to 281.260.5508 MUST APPLY ONLINE: www.lectrus.com/contact_us/employment. aspx

•Progressive Wage Increases •Overtime Potential •Promotion Opportunities •Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Life Insurance Package •Paid Holidays •Paid Vacation and Sick Time •401K with Employer Match& Immediate Vesting

Send Resumes to: Humanresources@alphatechserv.com

Or Fax to 281.291.7610 EEO/F/V Employer

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FLEET MAINTENANCE

MECHANIC

• Heavy duty diesel engine repair experience/refrigerated experience a plus • Current CDL Class A (or capable of obtaining within 90 days) • Clean driving record • Must have own tools

M

Oak Farms Dairy, Houston, Texas has immediate openings in state of the art fluid milk processing facility. Candidates interested in entry level opportunities with a stable company are encouraged to apply.

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S U N BO

ROUTE SALES DRIVER (CLASS B ) Austin, Brenham & Houston, Tx • Clean driving record • Verifiable driving history

DAIRY PRODUCT MERCHANDISER (PART TIME) Friday - Sunday PART-TIME • Merchandising products • Build Displays • Performs other duties as required

*All positions require candidates to be able to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends & holidays.

All candidates must be able to pass a background screening, as well as pre employment medical and drug screen.

Interested candidates can view complete job descriptions and requirements as well as create profiles and submit resumes at www.deanfoods.com/careers Dean Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/H)

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CAREER EDUCATION

OIL & GAS / SKILLED

FIELD OPERATOR HOUSTON

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS • High school Diploma or GED • 1+ years of experience • Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement • Ability to work flexible work schedule (nights or days) • Knowledge of pumps, boosters, air compressors, and diesel engines • Knowledge of launching and receiving pigs • Rig-up of equipment and hook-up to existing client/site facilities • Liquid nitrogen exp. preferred • Exp. in the pipeline and process industry preferred OTHER DETAILS • 12+ hours shift working in all-weather conditions across the country • Less than 250 days/year travel • Heavy lifting and material handling required

CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN PASADENA

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma with 8+ yrs. exp. in an industrial site or Associate’s Degree with 5+ yrs. exp. or Bachelor’s degree with 3+ yrs. exp.

• Exp. working with pumps, generators, hoses, fittings • Industrial or chemical/refinery/terminal exp.

• Must be able to successfully pass US Coast Guard • Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulations • Clean Driving record • Able to obtain a TWIC Card PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS • Chemical engineering degree preferred • Fork truck qualified and past experience preferred • Class A or B CDL preferred • Chemical plant, refinery or oil terminal exp. a plus OTHER DETAILS • Travel to various sites in the Texas Gulf Coast • On Call 24/7 with OT E-mail questions to: careers@bakerhughes.com

or call US toll free:

1-877-369-8296

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SKILLED & TRADES Manpower is Hiring Throughout Houston & Surrounding Areas

DIESEL TRUCK

JOURNEYMAN

ELECTRICIANS

MECHANICS

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICIANS

1ST SHIFT & 3RD Shift

JOURNEYMAN

PLUMBERS ALL POSITIONS ARE DIRECT HIRE WITH BENEFITS AVAILABLE

NEEDED IN HOUSTON,TX Apply in person at Salem NationaLease

$

UP TO

35/hr.

Pay is based on experience

Relocation may be provided for Maintenance Technicians. Plumbers and Electricians receive company car and gas card for business use.

6150 Lumberdale Road, Houston, TX 77092 OR Call: 713.630.8293

www.salemleasing.com

For quick interview and placement, please send your resume to:

We require a minimum 2 years experience, your own tools, good driving & work history. CDL is preferred.

houston.tx-galleria@manpower.com

WE PROVIDE EXCELLENT PAY & BENEFITS

OR CALL 713-386-1426 for more information

SKILLED & TRADES

17807 KIETH HARROW BLVD. HOUSTON, TX 77084

AUTO MECHANIC

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION:

CALL 281.463.4211 email: MobileTuneUp@sbcglobal.net

• Company Vehicle provided • MUST have own tools and valid TDL • Must pass background check & drug test • Bilingual a plus!

BENEFITS AVAILABLE: 401K • CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT • UNIFORM CLEANING PROGRAM www.mobiletuneuprepair.com 20 Issue 1018 22 Vol. December 11 - December 18, 2015

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SKILLED & TRADES

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

LICENSED PLUMBERS & HVAC TECHNICIANS Tired of being taken advantage of by those other companies?

WE OFFER FULL BENEFITS: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, & 401K MATCH Rewarding Pay Structure

($75,000 and up)

FITTERS & WELDERS SHOP HELPER MATERIAL HANDLERS Houston & Humble

Schuff Steel is the largest structural steel fabricator and erector in the United States.

Minimum 1 year exp. • Must pass drug test Must have authorization to work in the USA

WE OFFER HEALTH INSURANCE 401K • VACATION & OVERTIME APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.SCHUFF.COM

CALL:832-230-3113

E-MAIL:bmcmasters@gmail.com

J.Ybarra #TACLA28438 B.McMasters #M-40219 BACKGROUND CHECK & DRUG SCREENING REQUIRED.

CALL: 281-441-5400

14500 Smith Road • Humble, TX 77396

SKILLED & TRADES

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH ARAMARK CORRECTIONAL SERVICES!!!

We are hiring for Facilities & Skilled Trades in Houston, TX

PAINTERS

Residential / Light Commercial • 1 year experience

PLUMBER

1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts Journeyman or Maintenance Plumbing license required

HVAC TECH

1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts Certification or Maintenance license required

GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2 years experience in Building / Facilities Maintenance

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN 2 years experience STATIONARY ENGINEER 3rd Grade or higher • 2 years experience HOUSEKEEPER

HIRING IN THE HEIGHTS AREA! US Auto Connection Now Hiring

COLLISION REPAIR

ESTIMATOR Experienced Estimator needed for our high volume collision repair shop.

MUST have experience with VPR.

WE OFFER

INSURANCE & BENEFITS!

2 years experience

HOUSEKEEPER LEAD HOUSEKEEPER FLOOR TECH

We offer a competitive starting hourly pay rate & paid holidays, as well as health insurance plans and vacation time (for full time employees).

CALL: 713-755-4850

Send your resume to: acswestregion@gmail.com

For immediate consideration call

713.504.4717

EEO/Minority/Female/Veteran

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Excellent Salary

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& ts

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&

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713.454.0472 11430 East Fwy #360 • Jacinto City, TX 77029

SKILLED & TRADES

ALSO HIRING PASADENA & LAPORTE AREAS

OVER 45 YEARS OF

PROFESSIONAL

JOB FAIR

CLEANING SERVICES

December 17th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

AT OUR CORPORATE OFFICE LOCATION

Evenings & Days Available Hablamos REQUIREMENTS:

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Must be 18 years or older Must pass criminal background check & drug screen

FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE General Cleaners • Limpiadores generales Floor Techs • Tecnicos de Piso Supervisors & Team Leaders • Supervisores PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AT:

110 Fargo St. • Houston, TX 77006 For more information call: Para más información llame:

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ECOLAB� Equipment Care

NOW HIRING! Commercial Cooking & Refrigeration Repairs

SERVICE TECHNICIANS We offer: • Paid Vacations & Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Bonus Eligibility • Pension • 401 k • Medical/Dental/Vision

Apply online at: http://bitly.com/SvcTech An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

SKILLED & TRADES

SKILLED / TRANSPORTATION

DELIVERY DRIVERS full-time: SUV, VAN or pickup Trulite Glass & Aluminum Now Hiring:

CLASS A OR B DRIVERS

• Must have a clean driving record • At least 1 year commercial driving experience

MAINTENANCE HELPERS GENERAL PRODUCTION

• All shifts • Must have 1 year of production experience • Able to read a tape measure and lift 50-60lbs.

If interested please apply in person at either location:

1901 Little York 3333 Holly Hall Street Houston, TX 77093 Houston, TX 77021 Or email resume to: nmartinez@trulite.com Must pass a background/drug screen check.

WEEKLY PAY

+ FUEL SURCHARGE

ASK ABOUT OUR NEW

Delivery Driver Requirements • Vehicles with V-6 are preferred but not required.

• Must have own vehicle SUV, Van or Pickup • Vehicles must be 2005 or newer.

• Must know Houston Metro area.

• Must read and write English.

Call Today to learn about our pt bobtail &

Stake Bed

jobs

For more information call: Or fax resume to Mary: 281.931.4700 ext. 127 281.931.4730

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Dave Says

BY DAVE RAMSEY

Getting Back On The Wagon

when it comes to the future, Misty.

Think ahead, plan ahead, and jump back on the wagon!

Dear Dave,

—Dave

I started working your plan earlier this year. I even budgeted for Christmas and got my shopping done early, but in the process I overspent and blew my whole monthly budget. Now I’m having a hard time getting motivated again. Do you have any suggestions?

Confirmation of payoff?

Misty Dear Misty, Lots of folks make mistakes like this, even though they went into things with the best intentions. The Bible says that no discipline seems pleasant at the time, but it yields a har vest of righteousness.

Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

The best way I know to encourage you to get back on the wagon is to ask one simple question: Where do you want to be in five or 10 years?

Is your current path going to reward you with a financially secure life? Is it going to give you the ability to retire with dignity and to have fun living and giving in your golden years, or is it going to leave you broke, scared and desperate? There’s one simple answer if the path you’re on isn’t going to get you what you want and where you want to be in life: Change the path!

Most people don’t even take the time to identify where they want to go in life or how to get there. They just shuffle along, blame others and circumstances for their situations, and think someone will take care of them. That’s called being a child. Children do what feels good at the moment, but adults devise a plan and stick to it.

Lazy is always easier, and more fun, in the short term. But it’s a huge mistake

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Dear Dave, Do you view personal debt and business debt the same way? I have about $210,000 in farm loans that are mostly tied up in land I rent to farmers. It’s the only debt I have, and the rental prices supply me an income of about $200,000 a year.

Anne Dear Anne, Your debt required you to personally sign for it, right? So, it’s all personal debt. The law is going to treat you exactly the same if you don’t pay a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan as the law treats you with an unsecured personal line of credit.

You’re still going to get your butt sued, and they’re still going to come take your stuff or garnish your wages. It’s debt! The only way it’s personal debt versus business debt is in your mind.

If I’m in your shoes, I’m going to live on as little as I can and pay this off like I was tr ying to pay off a house. If I made $200,000 a year on investments, and ever ything was paid for except one of my investments, how quickly would I pay that one investment off? Two years. In your situation, surely you can live on $100,000 a year!

—Dave

A DEGREE TO BEAT THE

Economic Blues In today’s uncertain economy, job skills

& education are more important than ever.

Although it might seem like an uphill battle, there are viable options for people who are looking to better themselves & their families. How can you get ahead when the economy is looking so anemic?

Consider earning an Associate’s Degree.

It takes half the time and half the expense of a four-year degree & the rate of return on the investment are well worth the effort

What is an Associate’s Degree?

Completion of a two-year course of business study at a community, junior or business college level will earn an A s s o c i a t e ’s D e g r e e . A n A s s o c i a t e ’s Degree is considered a “transfer” degree, meaning it can count toward the first two years of study for a Bachelor’s degree, which can take another one to four more years of courses to complete, or can be an end product itself.

This type of degree is regarded as an “entry-level” degree that prepares students for business from the ground up. A student can then elect to take their degree right to the work world, or continue on to earn their Bachelor’s.

As an “entry level” degree, an Associate’s Degree opens up opportunities & will get your foot in the door of many different career choices.

A c c o r d i n g t o t h e B u r e a u o f L a b o r, t h e following careers all show positive growth through the year 2016: Computer Science

+15%

Dental Hygienists

+30%

Fashion Designers

+5%

Registered Nurses

+23%

Environmental Engineering Techs +25% Industrial Engineering Techs

+10%

Computer Support Specialists

+13%

Paralegals & Legal Assistants

+22%

Occupational Therapist Asst.

+25%

Radiologic Technologists & Techs

+15%

There are many other career choices available; these are just a few. However, the careers listed above range in salary from $40,000 to over $71,000.

How am I Supposed to pull this off ?

Our lives are busier now then they’ve e v e r b e e n . I t ’s d i f f i c u l t t o f i t e d u c a t i o n a l needs into already tightly scheduled days.

However, the payoff is worth it, and there are some options as far as getting it done.

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TRANSPORTATION

TANKERS

FLATBEDS

Local & Regional

company drivers & owner operators CLASS A CDL • CLEAN DRIVING RECORD • 2 YEARS VERIFIABLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE

STEADY WORK • WEEKLY SETTLEMENTS • TOP PAY • GENEROUS HOME TIME CALL BILLY FOR MORE INFORMATION

713-673-2900

722-B McCarty Rd. Houston, TX 77029 www.TroutTrucking.com

TRANSPORTATION

HARRIS & FORT BEND COUNTIES EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Health • Dental Vacation • 401K Home Every Night Weekends Off

LOCAL DELIVERY DRIVERS BODY SHOP

PORTER

call for more information

281.880.2723 fax resume:

281.880.2771 WWW.HDCJOBS.COM

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TRANSPORTATION

START 2016 WITH TRANSFORCE

AND A PROFESSIONAL

DRIVING CAREER IMMEDIATE OPENINGS IN HOUSTON!

RELIABLE & EXPERIENCED DRIVERS

APPLY NOW!

EXPERIENCED

DRIVERS CLASS A CDL

Regional Flatbed Dry Van Refrigerated

EARN TOP DOLLAR & GREAT BENEFITS.

Local, OTR & Regional Routes Hazmat & TWIC Card Preferred (Not Required) Must pass background check & pre-employment drug screen

Call: 713.781.0948 or apply online: www.transforce.com TRANSPORTATION

FORSYTH

OWNER OPERATORS TEAM DRIVERS COMPANY CDL DRIVERS Will provide Trailer & Insurance for tractors 2014 or newer

Travel to/from Houston to California CDL With Minimum 2 yrs. exp.

Good Driving Record

(No more than 2 infractions in past 3 yrs)

No Felonies

TRUCK LINES

FLATBED DRIVERS • 1 year experience • Over 25 years old • Pass TXDOT drug test

1100 - $1200

$

avg. weekly pay

HOME WEEKENDS

Call Annette at: 281.970.9035 annette@forsythtrucklines.com

APPLY IN PERSON: 15550 Export Plaza Dr. Houston, TX 77032

CALL PETE:

281-442-1094 Pete@LandAirExpress.com BIG PAY!

HIRING IMMEDIATELY! TEAM DRIVERS: PAID HOLIDAYS PAID VACATIONS AFTER 1stYEAR

DRIVERS RECEIVE COMPANY PAID INSURANCE

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TRANSPORTATION

Immediate Openings for REGIONAL Runs Detention Pay After 1 Hour No East Coast CALL 1-800-395-3331 ext. 4904

NOW HIRING DEDICATED

TOP PAY & BENEFITS; Monthly BONUSES & more!

CDL-A, 1 year experience required. EEOE/AAP LIMITED POSITIONS AVAILABLE www.drive4marten.com

&

REGIONAL DRIVERS! WEEKLY HOME TIME Excellent DEDICATED Runs from MI to TX pulling reefer trailers!

HAZMAT & TANKER ENDORSEMENTS REQUIRED CALL 866-370-4476

Text MARTEN to 95577 to receive our latest job alerts.

TRANSPORTATION

Join a Team Dedicated to Commitment

ROUTE DRIVERS WANTED Bring in this ad for CDL CLASS A or B

$

2000 Sign On Bonus

Must Apply in Person at 5302 Wade Rd. Baytown, TX 77521

2 years min. experience 1 year min. experience driving a box truck.

GREAT PAY & BENEFITS! HOME DAILY Qualified Applicants call:

877-865-2253

(Please ask for Jozette Poole)

Must be dependable, hard working, speak and understand some English. Only qualified applicants will be considered.

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TRANSPORTATION

1-800-765-3952

TX Owner Operators & Fleet Drivers Or Drive for one of our fleet owners!

2,800-3,000 Miles Per Week

1per mile on Parkway Premium Pay $

0% Down

Lease Purchase Program If Qualified for Parkway, Then No Credit Check.

REQUIREMENTS: CDL- Class A, 1 Year OTR Experience Required www . parkwaytransportinc . com TRANSPORTATION

CDL DRIVERS

$1000 SIGN ON BONUS

We offer competitive hourly wages, 401K with company match, plus a rich benefit package.

Apply Today In Person @

4523 Brittmoore Rd Houston, tx 77041

https://usconcrete.applicantpro.com/jobs

Call Sheri Millner

(972) 488-8131 US CONCRETE IS AN EEO EMPLOYER

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EXPERIENCED,

QUALIFIED

S R E V I R D NOW NEEDED

HIRING

SEASONAL SEASONALDRIVERS DRIVERS 11.5.15 11.5.15 -- 1.16.16 1.16.16

Qualifications:

• Age 23 years or older • Provide Previous 10 yr. employment history in detail • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License • Min. 2 yrs. verifiable driving exp.over the past 3 yrs.

1 yr. tractor minimum, 2nd year can be Class B • Clean Motor Vehicle Record for past 5 yrs.

• Pass Federal background check • Pass a pre-employment DOT Physical and drug test (performed at company expense) • Pass a company administered driving test

NEW TRUCKS

Full-time drivers needed for Southern Mail Service to transport the US Mail.

• Local routes • Paid by the hour • Generally, home daily but some out of town assignments are possible.

Hourly Pay • 10 Paid Holidays per year • Accrue Vacation Hours 401A plan • 401K plan • Health Insurance

CALL 800.223.1508 Ask for Ken or James.

APPLY ONLINE at www.southernmail.com APPLY IN PERSON between 9am - 4pm, Monday - Friday 3405 Aldine Bender • Houston, TX

1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

$

$200 paid @ hire $400 paid @ 90 days $400 paid @ 180 days

“This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.”

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COME HELP BUILD A SUSTAINABLE WORLD The Argos ready mix team is hiring drivers at multiple locations to join our team and help us build a sustainable world.

• A or B CDL • Competitive hourly rates • Weekly safe load bonus • Annual performance bonus • Excellent benefits, including 401k • Must be at least 23 years of age • Full-time positions • One year commercial driving experience preferred

Call 281-238-0508

or visit closest location for more information.

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Looking to hire

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OTR

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or visit: www.CoachUSA.com and click Employment Apply in Person: 1800 Delano, Houston, TX 77003

GENERAL GET PAID & GET PAID OFTEN!

NOW HIRING!

Hill Country Holdings, LLC, d.b.a. Ashley Furniture has just introduced one of the most rewarding compensation plans in retail furniture!

CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGERS � SALES LEAD FRONT OFFICE � INVENTORY CLERKS PORTERS/WAREHOUSE � FURNITURE REPAIR

APPLY IN PERSON AT ANY OF OUR LOCATIONS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS: AIRTEX OUTLET STORE 14810 N. Frwy. #100 | Houston,TX 77090

BAYBROOK 1001 W. Bay Area Blvd. | Webster, TX 77598

CONROE 2804 N. I-45 | Houston, TX 77303

GALLERIA 4500 San Felipe | Houston, TX 77056

HUMBLE 20050 Highway 59 N | Humble, TX 77338

KATY

19660 Restaurant Row | Houston, TX 77084

PASADENA

5130 Fairmont Parkway | Pasadena, TX 77505

PEARLAND 2806 Business Center Dr. | Pearland, TX 77584

SPRING 25415 I-45 N, Suite A | Spring, TX 77380

SUGARLAND

HAVE FUN! GET TRAINED! GET PAID!

www.hillcountryholdings.com | CALL: 713-221-4230

16762 Highway 59 S. | Sugarland, TX 77479

WILLOWBROOK

17727 Tomball Parkway | Houston, TX 77064

GENERAL APPLY ONLINE:

WWW.SCHUFF.COM

SHOP HELPER MATERIAL HANDLERS

CALL:

281-441-5400

14500 Smith Road Humble, TX 77396

WE OFFER HEALTH INSURANCE 401K • VACATION & OVERTIME

Houston & Humble

DAIRY PRODUCT MERCHANDISER (PART TIME) Friday - Sunday

• Merchandising products • Build Displays • Performs other duties as required

View complete job descriptions & create profiles; submit resumes: www.deanfoods.com/careers

LOVE BABIES?

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Mom365 is growing across the nation and are currently looking for photographers in the HOUSTON area. The schedule is a rotating day shift during the week, and may include weekend and holiday hours.

As a Mom365 Newborn PHOTOGRAPHER SALES REPRESENTATIVE, you’ll work in the maternity ward of a hospital near you taking baby photos and selling packages to mom and dad.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong communication & time management skills.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Mature, dependable, & energetic.

• 2 years of sales or customer service experience.

• Comfortable in a commission-based sales environment.

• A passion for photography.

You will be expected to comply with hospital regulations regarding patient privacy, HIPPA, security, sanitation and infection control.

Please apply online at http://bitly.com/MOM365JOBS Commission or $7.25/hr. - Whichever is greater.

Dean Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/H)

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y a d i l o H r u Fo g n i t n u H b Jo s p i Ti T s s e c c Su

by Robin Ryan

I just got an email from Kathy who was unhappy with

her current job & wanted help to move on. She wrote to ask, “Robin I went to my association meeting yesterday & several people there warned me that hiring has a big slowdown from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. Is that true? Should I just wait until January to start job hunting?” Great question.

Typically you will see significant differences after Turkey Day.

The first reality check is don’t expect to start a new job in December. Although it can happen, companies prefer to interview you, put the offer out and make the hire date in January because they don’t want to pay for the holidays on new employees. Many companies do put the brakes on hiring until January. There still are a lot of activities you can do.

Through December, I am writing a series of weekly articles to help you get through the holidays to maximize your job search success. Holiday time is the perfect opportunity to network.

Meeting new people & making improved connections helps your job search immensely, so you must put yourself out there.

Attitude is Imperative: It must be super positive & you must act like you are the best potential employee anyone can hire. After all YOU ARE! Be on your game with everyone you meet. You never know where the next job lead will come from.

Attend Events: Think parties, holiday functions, something at a friend’s house.

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one intention in mind – meeting just a few new people. You don’t need to say you are job hunting. In fact it’s best to just talk about fun things. Spend some time with them and learn about where they work. Get there full name & write it down if t h e y don’t have a business card. Definitely connect with them on LinkedIn right after you meet with a personalized note. In early January send a suggestion of getting together & offer a date or two.

Seek Out Commonality: Discovering an outside interest is the magic to making an instant friend. At social events try mentioning a pro sports team or bringing up a local community event. A great question to ask is “what do you do outside of work?” Look for a connection – such as a hobby, hometown, college link, children the same age. You might start with a comment about something you enjoy, like hiking, boating, cooking, music or working out, anything that can lead to more opportunity to create an interest between the two of you. Keep in mind a mutual interest is what develops relationships. Many job promotions & new positions have been secured walking around playing a game of golf.

Good Conversation E tiquette: Take the initiative to introduce yourself to someone else. If you are shy, ask the host or another friend to make an introduction & include something about each of you that you have in common to get the conversation going. Learn a person’s first name, shake hands & make eye contact during the conversation. Have a sentence or two prepared that describes you in a concise but friendly way. Most of all, listen attentively to others, & be genuinely interested and repeat the person’s name during the conversation. Suggest you connect soon in the future & share contact info. © Copyright Robin Ryan, 2015, All Rights Reserved

Robin Ryan is a career counselor offering individual services including Interview Coaching and Resume Writing. She is a Speaker and the bestselling author of seven career books including 60 Seconds & You’re Hired and Over 40 & You’re Hired. She has appeared on 1500 TV and radio shows including Oprah, Dr Phil, CNN and ABC News.

GENERAL

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Now Hiring:

NOW HIRING FRIENDLY FACES!

NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS FOR OUR NEW CYPRESS LOCATION! 20355 Cypresswood Dr., Cypress, TX 77433 Join us Online @ Facebook.com/krogercareers & Twitter.com/krogerworks All applicants subject to criminal/background checks & drug testing. Kroger Food Stores is an EOE.

GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Vision, Dental & Prescription Drug Plan • 401(k) Retirement • Competitive Pay • Flex Schedules • Advancement Opportunities

MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL • Must have At least 1 year experience • Electrically inclined • Able to work flexible shifts If interested please apply in person at either location:

1901 Little York 3333 Holly Hall Houston, TX 77093 Street Or email resume to: nmartinez@trulite.com

APPLY ONLINE TODAY! JOBS.KROGER.COM

Must pass a background/drug screen check.

BROKERS / GENERAL

Our nationally and internationally accredited team has more than a decade of experience working with owner-financed mortgages and structured settlements, and is licensed to provide these products to our clients.

EEOC

MORTGAGE BROKERS Will be pulling Deeds of Trust.

REQUIREMENTS: • • • • • •

Reliable transportation Customer Service Experience Attention to detail HS Diploma Great communication skills Must be 18+ years of age

Benchmark Funding Company provides a range of nontraditional financing options to meet the unique needs of our customers.

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GENERAL LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH ARAMARK CORRECTIONAL SERVICES!!!

FIREWORK STAND OPERATORS

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Must live within 5 miles of location

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DO NOT call from these areas: Pasadena, Clear Lake Almeda or East of 59

We offer a competitive starting hourly pay rate & paid holidays, as well as health insurance plans and vacation time (for full time employees).

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7 months Get a new start today with TWS! Choose from: Welding Specialist (7 months)

Classes Start January 19th Train at the largest U.S. welding school, in the hottest U.S. welding job market!*

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Accredited School, ACCSC. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104.

Approved by TWC. For more information about the graduation rates, the median debt of students who complete their programs, and other important information for the Tulsa, OK campus, please visit our website at: http://www.weldingschool.com/student-resources/regulatory-information/. There is no information available for TWSTC at this time. *According to 2012 IPEDS data TWS has the largest total combined enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. with the designated largest program of CIP Code Welding Technology/Welder. According to BLS data Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown employed over 17,600 welders, cutters, solderers and brazers through May 2014: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes514121.htm.

WORK THAT FITS

YOUR LIFE

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

RGIS is an industry leader in inventory, merchandising and workforce solutions.

We are assembling an Inventory Team to accurately and efficiently count clients’ merchandise. RGIS Team Members use handheld computers to capture information for our customers. From grocery stores to department stores, pharmacies to warehouses, a Team Member’s work may be performed locally or at travel locations

• Paid Training • Competitive Wages • Fast Paced Environment • Day, Evening and Anytime Shifts Available

• Part-Time Hours • Part-Time Supervisory Opportunities • No Experience Needed • Regular Wage Reviews

If you are enthusiastic, highly motivated and looking for a new challenge, go to RGIS.COM, click CAREERS, click HOURLY and enter the proper district # in keywords.

District 156: N. HOUSTON • HUMBLE • CYPRESS • SPRING • KINGWOOD • CONROE THE WOODLANDS • HUNTSVILLE • WILLIS

District 184: S.E. HOUSTON • CLEAR LAKE • GALVESTON • ALVIN • PEARLAND

JOB FAIRS

DISTRICT 156 - Times: 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 6:00pm THURSDAY DECEMBER 3

THURSDAY DECEMBER 10

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16

Super 8 Conroe Country Inn & Suites Super 8 Conroe 1000 Cable Street 20611 Highway 59 1000 Cable Street Conroe, TX 77301 Humble, TX 77338 Conroe, TX 77301

THURSDAY DECEMBER 17

Country Inn & Suites 20611 Highway 59 Humble, TX 77338

DISTRICT 184 - Times: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm MONDAY DECEMBER 7

Hampton Inn 1450 Center St. Deer Park, TX 77536

TUESDAY DECEMBER 8

District Office 1560 W. Bay Area Blvd.

Suite 192 Friendswood, TX 77546

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9

Hampton Inn 6515 Broadway St. Pearland, TX 77581

THURSDAY DECEMBER 10

District Office 1560 W. Bay Area Blvd.

Suite 192 Friendswood, TX 77546

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GENERAL

FOOD SERVICE / HOSPITALITY

ARE YOU BILINGUAL? CyraCom International provides phone interpretation services to healthcare, business and government, helping thousands of people communicate every day. Join one of the fastest growing companies in the US!

Start a new career!

Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance Premiums covered for full time employees.

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• Cold Food Prep

Must be able to work a flexible schedule

(Work in 40o cooler)

• Hot Food Prep • Drivers • Hot Foods Benefits In 90 Days.

Lunch and Parking Provided Uniform Provided

APPLY IN PERSON

Monday - Friday / 9AM - 3PM 18950 Colonel Fischer Dr. Houston, TX 77032

LANGUAGES NEEDED: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese,

Tagalog, Mien, Cape Verdean, Somali, Bulgarian, Nuer, Chin, Mizo, Turkish, Mixteco, Toishanese, Swahili, Kinya/Rwanda, Amharic, Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian (Khmer), Brazilian Portuguese, French, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Karen, Nepali, Russian, Armenian, Farsi, Japanese, Korean and American Sign Language

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OPEN 24/7 365 days a year!

EMAIL RESUME

Rebecca.Barrios@lsgskychefs.com Patricia.Cardenas@lsgskychefs.com All must apply at our location or submit a resume to our office for review.

Must pass Criminal Background check & Drug Test.

JOB READINESS PROGRAM

Are you struggling to get hired?

We are enrolling men and women in our job search program located at 290 and Dacoma, at NO COST to you. At The WorkFaith Connection you will learn how to get hired regardless of your work history or background.

www.workfaithconnection.org

To attend an information session,

Call 713.984.9611 4555 Dacoma, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77092 (290 & Dacoma) The job search program is paid for by generous donations and grants so there is no cost to you.

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GENERAL

FT & PRN Positions Available

• HOUSEKEEPING LEAD (EVS LEAD) • HOUSEKEEPING TECHS (EVS TECH) • FLOOR TECHNICIANS

HOUSEKEEPING

JOB FAIR JAN. 12TH 9 AM-1 PM

Main Hospital Lobby 21214 NW FREEWAY CYPRESS, TX 77429

Todos los turnos disponibles

• DIRIGENTE DE LIMPIEZA • TÉCNICOS DE LIMPIEZA • TÉCNICOS DE LIMPIEZA DE PISO Applicant Requirements / Requerimientos Para el Solicitante:

Servicio de limpieza Feria de Trabajo 10 de Noviembre de 9am -1pm Lobby Principal

• High School diploma or GED preferred or equivalent experience • Diploma de secundaria o GED preferidos o experiencia equivalente • Experience preferred • Excellent customer service skills • Experiencia preferido • Excelentes habilidades de servicio al cliente

APPLY ONLINE TODAY!

WWW.NCMC-HOSPITAL.COM/CAREERS GENERAL

Air serv has positions open f or immediate h i re !

ON SITE JOB FAIR EVERY WEDNESDAY! 9am to 12 Noon During the month of December.

PASSENGER SERVICE AGENTS Baggage Handlers • Wheel Chair Agents • Electric Cart Drivers

Required to lift, stand, push & pull • Maintain effective communication & diverse working relationships with passengers, coworkers & managers.

lavatory service drivers

Responsible for servicing various aircraft lavatory & water systems Comply with all safety, security, compliance & quality standards Valid TX DL is MANDATORY • Must be at least 21 yrs old

NOW HIRING

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Representing charity programs that create sustainable change for people and communities most vulnerable to hunger, violence and disease

$13.50/hr Competitive Pay With Performance Bonus

To Apply: www.donorworx.com 1-800-985-8908 At Bush 281.219.9300 Intercontinental Airport for more info

Apply online:

www.airservcorp.com 18455 Viscount Rd. Bldg 9 Suite #500 Houston TX 77032

We have moved! See us at our new address.

Directions: At IAH, follow the signs to Terminal A. Look for a sign that says “Central Cargo”.

Take the Central Cargo exit. At the first stop sign, turn LEFT. Buillding 9 will be on the RIGHT.

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5 WAYS TO CUT YOUR

by Rachel Cruze

Holiday Spending It’s the Christmas season—my favorite time of year!

And even though Christmas is the season of giving, it can also be a time when it’s really tempting to overspend. To keep from falling into that trap, you need to have a plan. So here are few ways to keep your spending in check this Christmas.

1.

MAKE A BUDGET. The budget is your plan. You must decide how much you’re going to spend over the holidays and even how much you want to spend on each person. Without the budget, it’s so easy to spend $10 here and $20 there. Then, before you know it, you’ve spent $100 without even buying something for your spouse! If you need a little push making your first budget, check out EveryDollar.com—the best online budgeting tool available!

2.

USE CASH. When you swipe a card, you spend more because you feel it less. Think about using an envelope system for your holiday spending. Put the amount of cash you need for gifts in the envelope. When the money’s gone, your gift buying is done!

3. GO EASY ON THE SALES. I get it. I love a good sale

just as much as anyone, but I don’t want you buying something at a discount just because you got a good deal on it.

Use those sales to your advantage, but don’t let Christmas sales turn into a reason to justify overspending and going into debt.

4. REMEMBER TO GIVE. Go beyond the usual giving opportunities, and get out of your comfort zone a little. Take some time this year to reach out to those in need and provide them with hope. Whether you do that with money or time is up to you. Giving is one of the most important things you can do with money.

5.

RELAX! REMEMBER, IT’S ALL JUST STUFF! If you don’t get the television or the purse, it’s okay. Life will go on! Don’t get so caught up in the holiday madness that you forget about why you’re shopping and giving gifts in the first place.

I want you to have an amazing holiday season. You’ll be more equipped to do that when you’re not overspending and going into debt. So follow these tips and make this holiday season merrier than ever!

Rachel Cruze is a seasoned communicator and presenter, helping Americans learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She co-authored the #1 New York Times best-selling book Smart Money Smart Kids with her dad, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Rachel on Twitter at @RachelCruze and online at rachelcruze.com or facebook.com/rachelramseycruze.

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GENERAL / ADMINISTRATIVE

CALL CENTER

CUSTOMER SERVICE

As a Call Center Customer Service Rep, you’ll receive inbound calls on behalf our brand-name clients. You’ll be responsible for answering product questions and servicing accounts while handling a high volume of incoming calls in a fast-paced environment. You should be tactful and have the ability to handle challenging situations professionally and calmly. Ideal candidate will have Customer Service experience and can execute a successful resolution to calls.

BILINGUAL AGENTS ALSO NEEDED

APPLY IN PERSON! WALK-INS WELCOME | Mon. - Fri. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 600 Jefferson, 5th Floor • Houston, TX 77002 iQor is an AA/EEO employer. M/F/D/V

Apply now at: HTTPS://EAPT.IQOR.COM select “Houston 1” for location

TAKE OUR ONLINE SURVEY & GET HIRED TODAY! GENERAL / FOOD SERVICE HOSPITALITY

Bay Villa

Healthcare DIETARY &

FOOD SERVICE

AIDE

APPLY IN PERSON:

2127 Preston Richmond, TX 77469

FULL TIME OPENINGS

281.342.2801 BRAZOSVIEW

HEALTHCARE

HIRING EVENTS: 10AM - 2PM 4141 South Braeswood Blvd.

Houston, TX 77025

RN/LVN

2 LOCATIONS!

All Shifts

CNAs

All Shifts Including Weekends

4718 HALLMARK DR.

Floor Tech

Houston, TX 77056

Several Shifts Available

COOK S

4141 S BRAESWOOD BLVD.

Cooks Housekeepers

Houston, TX 77025

Experience Required

Must pass a drug test & background check

Human Resources Experience Required

FOOD SERVICE

AIDE

APPLY ONLINE:

www.savacareers.com

EVERY TUESDAY

Certified Activities Assistant Maintenance Tech Porters/Food Service Experience Required

979-245-6327

1800 73rd St. Bay City, TX 77414 www.savacareers.com

Porter/Housekeeper Experience Required

APPLY IN PERSON, VIA EMAIL, OR FAX! FAX: 713.660.5061

Email: Angela.Bryant@houstonretirement.org

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Charming Charlie LLC, one of the fastest growing, privately owned fashion accessory boutiques in the United States, NOW has openings in its DISTRIBUTION CENTER in Missouri City, Texas.

Charming Charlie LLC offers: • Paid Time Off • 401k • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance

We are currently hiring FULL TIME:

• Flow Controllers • Maintenance Workers • Receivers • Shipping Workers • Forklift Drivers • Dist. Ctr. Leads Looking for HIGH ENERGY, SELF-MOTIVATED team players who thrive in fast paced environments and have good verbal and written communication skills.

Bi-Weekly Bonus Pay Available!

Pay starting from $8.00 an hour with the opportunity to make additional pay through a bi-weekly incentive.

Please fill out online application:

www.charmingcharlie.com/careers

And click on DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS. Vol. 20 Issue 1018

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FOODSERVICE / HOSPITALITY

Eloquent Efficient Extraordinary • CHEFS • FOOD RUNNERS • BUTLERS • SERVERS • CASHIERS • HOUSEKEEPERS • PREP COOKS REQUIREMENTS: • Must have a GED or High School Diploma • At least 18 years of age • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien Carter Wealth Staffing Agency is a luxury hospitality corporation where true wealth is measured by memories. Our company has built wealth with meaningful hospitality at its core.

CALL NOW TO SET UP AN INTERVIEW:

1-866-526-1904 Press ‘7’ for Management FOODSERVICE / HOSPITALITY

At The Houstonian, nestled among towering pines and majestic oaks, the tranquility of nature prevails over the clamor of the city. Here, dreams are realized, lasting memories are born and lives are deeply enriched.

This is The Houstonian.

MEMBER SERVICES SUPERVISOR ON DUTY YOUTH ATTENDANT AQUATICS PROGRAM COORDINATOR SPA GUEST SERVICES COORDINATOR HAIRSTYLIST MASSAGE THERAPIST BANQUET SERVER (ON CALL) CREDIT MANAGER HOTEL CORPORATE SALES MANAGER

Applications are accepted online at

www.houstonian.com

The Houstonian Campus, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Stewards

• Engineer

• Cooks

• Beverage Server

• Night Auditor • Food Server • P/T Loss Prevention Agent APPLY IN PERSON: 2626 Sage Rd. • Houston, TX 77056 Vol. 20 Issue 1018 December 11 - December 18, 2015

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FOODSERVICE / HOSPITALITY

WANT TO GET PAID TO PARTY?

NOW HIRING CALL: 832-804 -6710

Looking for Reliable, Dependable: • Servers

• Prep Cooks

• Cashiers

• HousemEn

• Cooks

• Dishwashers

Now hiring for the BRAND NEW

NRG Stadium, Country Clubs & many more locations

Apply: http://bitly.com/ThePartyStaff FOODSERVICE / HOSPITALITY

The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center

2301 N. Millbend Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380

We are hiring positions in the following departments at multiple locations in The Woodlands:

We Can Schedule Your Interview Today!

ASSEMBLY Part-Time & Full-Time

COOKIE ARTIST BAKER ASSISTANT LIGHT WAREHOUSE Training is provided

SEND RESUME: belicherry@aol.com

APPLY IN PERSON

5319-D Cypress Creek Pkwy (1960 West) Houston TX, 77069 No phone calls please!

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HOUSEKEEPING GUEST SERVICES FOOD & BEVERAGE CULINARY HUMAN RESOURCES BANQUET DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER PERKS & GREAT FULL-TIME BENEFITS • Full & Part-Time Available • Food & Hotel Discounts

• AM & PM Shifts • Fun Workplace

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

howardhugheshospitality.com/careers Or contact Diana Camacho:

281.364.6433 | Diana.Camacho@woodlandsresort.com

FOODSERVICE / HOSPITALITY

ARE YOU OUR

MISSING INGREDIENT?

Catering Attendant Catering Supervisor Sous Chef Broiler Barista

ALSO HIRING IN DALLAS

Cashier

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WHAT DO YOU DO? I create mathematical models to evaluate players and teams from lots of different sports so I can project performance.. The job starts with collecting data. I build programs that automatically find and extract publicly available data from official and fan sites. Sometimes I use a paid data service that records, organizes, and cleans the livegame data for me. This makes it easier to compare the data. If I put bad data into the model, I’d get bad predictions. Next, I use a lot of statistical models to analyze the data and simulate how different changes in the game might affect a team’s chances of success. Then I optimize the model to get better results. For example, I might tell the model to build an optimal roster around a specific player.

Last, I build online tools to empower average users and businesses to play around with the data. They might, for example, rank players’ performance or project the outcome of different team matchups.

HOW DID YOU PREPARE FOR YOUR JOB? My background is in statistics and probability. A lot of analysts have a graduate degree in statistics. In college, I majored in math and took some stats courses. But the course that has helped me most was on probability theory.

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essential, but I highly recommend it. I didn’t know any when I started out, but it has been extremely helpful in making sense of the data.

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED? I’ve always liked sports and math but never thought about combining them. In a book, I found a footnote about a guy who showed mathematically that, in football, passing was better than running the ball. But all the professional teams were going against that advice. I found and emailed the guy from the footnote, asking for advice. Fortunately, he had just started working for a pro team, and he gave me some projects to work on while I was still in college. Most of it was menial, but that got my foot in the door.

TALK ABOUT HOW YOU TOOK INITIATIVE TO HELP MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD. I knew that if I could create an opportunity for myself, I could prove my value. Whenever I attended a conference, I’d make a list of people I wanted to meet and offered to help with any extra work. That way, when a new job opened up, they’d think of me.

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needed help, even if the work was unpaid. The money didn’t matter, I was just excited to be part of the team.

Then someone passed my name to a pro team that was starting a new analytics department, and I started there while still in school.

SO NETWORKING PLAYED A PART? Networking is important. This is a competitive industry, and most people are willing to work for cheap.

And sports teams tend to hire internally, asking their employees if they know someone first.

WHAT OTHER SKILLS HAVE HELPED YOU? The ability to communicate information effectively is the most important skill when dealing with anyone outside this field. You have to explain complex mathematical concepts and why they’re important, sometimes face to face and other times through blog posts or articles.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE WORK? I’m a huge sports fan and love watching sports for a living. I get to work in something I love, and my work can help a team win. Sometimes, I’ll act as a consultant to a team, helping to come up with best plays, analyze player performance, and assess the dollar value of a player. With that information, the team can make decisions and may improve its chances of winning. I also like problem solving. You’re building tools that help teams perform better and win more often. Solving those problems is a cool feeling, and I find it exciting to be a part of a team’s decisionmaking process.

ANY SURPRISES ALONG THE WAY? When working with big data, the hard part is not necessarily learning the right technical skills but knowing which questions to ask. There’s so much data that it’s essential you know what you’re looking for. You also face resistance from the sports community. Many sports teams, especially in football, still don’t understand the benefits of analytics. Some people think that because you didn’t play professionally, you don’tunderstand the game. page It canContinued make youon feel like54 you’ve done all this work & no one cares.

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ASK DIANA Q: My husband lost his job in August, and we have been spending as little money as possible. He is looking ver y hard f or another job, but ever ything he finds is in another city.

I really don’t want the people at work to know tha t I ma y ha ve to move somewhere else and ha ven’t told an y of m y coworkers tha t I ma y be moving. The problem is the annual holiday party. I usually get a new dress, my hair fixed, a mani-pedi, and sometimes I even ha ve m y makeup done. Ob viousl y, I won’t be a ble to do an y of tha t this year, and I don’t want to ha ve to explain it to them. How do I a void telling people wha t is ha ppening?

who can make your hair look special or help with a mani-pedi? Just do the best you can to look wonderful so tha t you’ll ha ve fun and feel good. Since your husband will just wear a suit to the party, no one will notice if he wore it last year!

Q: I dread the of fice Christmas party ever y year because m y boss gets drunk and makes ever yone uncomf orta ble. He’s pa ying f or the p a r t y, a n d I g u e s s h e c a n g e t d r u n k i f h e wants, but I feel tha t he loses respect in the office afterwards. Last year he even came on to me, and I hated going back to work the next - Dallas, Texas Reader week! Is there an ything I can sa y to him tha t will make him wake up to the impression he A: You’ve painted yourself into a corner, but I g ives? We ha ve a good rela tionship usuall y. understand why you don’t want to share your -Houston, Texas Reader situation with your employer until you are sure tha t you will be lea ving. You don’t want them to color you gone until it’s time. You A: I get this type of letter every year, and I can tell your coworkers tha t y’all are sa ving still don’t know the perfect response. If you f or furniture or f or something else big and have a good relationship with him, you might don’t want to spend on anything nonessential. c a s u a l l y m e n t i o n t h a t y o u a r e g o i n g t o b e I’m sure you ha ve some pretty dresses from very careful about drinking at the party this previous parties. With dif ferent jewelr y and year because you don’t want to make a fool dif ferent shoes, you can make one of those of yourself. If you don’t ever drink, this won’t dresses work ver y well. After all, you don’t work, but maybe one of your colleagues might r e m e m b e r e x a c t l y w h a t o t h e r p e o p l e w o r e serve as the example. Tell him that it’s hard three years ago, do you? Do you have a friend to work with someone on a day-to-day basis

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ikki Letendre enjoys organizing details so projects stay on track.

“From a young age, I’ve enjoyed puzzles,” says Nikki Letendre.

“I’m all about making sense of the chaos.”

As the project coordinator for an architecture firm in Hoboken, New Jersey, Nikki is still managing chaos. She keeps track of documents and other details to complete design projects, fitting them together much as she would the pieces of a puzzle. “I do whatever it takes to organize projects and people so everyone can work more efficiently,” says Nikki.

“It’s like arranging the puzzle pieces into something that makes sense in the end.”

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Some, like Nikki, expand their role to help not just with individual projects but also to provide broader support for the entire business.

What They Do Project coordinators’ duties vary, depending on the needs of their employer. Their main focus is to organize the numerous parts of a project and make sure it runs smoothly. “When we have a contract in place, and there’s a clear sense of the scope of the work, then I start getting involved and organizing the people, the project, and the budget,” says Nikki.

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work directly with other team members and the client—a representative from the organization that hires the firm for its services—to plan meetings and organize logistics. They set up schedules and timelines to monitor progress and help make sure the project meets its goals.

Project coordinators track dates, budgets, and other information using spreadsheets. They also sort reports, contracts, invoices, and financial files for quick access.

For example, Nikki’s job requires her to compile architectural documents and drawings for formal submission and filing.

“Submissions involve thousands of pages of documents and full-size drawings,” she says. “There’s nothing more satisfying to me than consolidating all of those documents and drawings and turning them into an organized and successful submission.”

Communicating Nikki and other project coordinators need to communicate with others, including the project team and client. They must be able to convey a project’s particulars, which range from daily minutiae to long-term goals, in order to keep it on schedule. And when problems arise, they may need to troubleshoot and clearly articulate proposed solutions to all parties.

Project coordinators also help with presentations and reports to allow other team members to concentrate on their area of expertise. “I try to take anything off the architects’ plates that I can, especially when it comes to documents, so they have the time and freedom to do the knowledge-based part of their job,” says Nikki.

Other Duties Other responsibilities for project coordinators may include budgeting, monitoring expenses, and projecting cash flow.

These workers also ensure that projects meet quality standards. And they do administrative tasks such as billing, bookkeeping, and ordering office supplies.

How To Become One Project coordinators often share common qualities and skills that help them to succeed in their work. Education, certification, and work experience also may be required or preferred by prospective employers.

Qualities & Skills Strong organizational and communication skills are important requirements for project coordinators. In addition, they must be self-motivated, conscientious, and adaptable because their employer trusts them to handle many details of the business.

Basic math or accounting skills are helpful for doing financial tasks. Office and clerical skills, including proficiency in word-processing and spreadsheet software, are essential for completing administrative duties. And employers may require other expertise specific to the business. For example, in the firm where Nikki works, architects value her suggestions on aesthetic elements because she has a background in visual arts and design.

Education & Certification Project coordinators typically need at least a high school diploma to enter the occupation. However, employers in some industries may require job candidates to have a bachelor’s degree or technical certification in a particular discipline, such as in software design for applicants seeking project coordinator jobs in information technology.

Other certification specifically for project coordinators is available through professional associations. Although this certification is optional, it may help candidates stand out from other applicants.

Experience Many employers prefer to hire prospective project coordinators who have several years of experience in the industry in which they wish to work. The experience need not be in project coordination to be relevant.

Some project coordinators might start out doing clerical tasks and gain experience as they take on additional responsibilities.

Nikki originally worked in an administrative position, for

example, but she began handling bigger assignments—and eventually became a project coordinator. “My position evolved from opportunity,” she says. “My employer gave me the opportunity to expand my job duties to fit my skill set and to redefine what my role is in the firm.”

What To Expect Project coordinators usually work in offices, but occasional travel to visit clients or jobsites may be required. And, like most jobs, there are good and bad aspects to this work.

Employment and wages. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not collect data on project coordinators. Instead, BLS counts these workers among business operations specialists, all other. In May 2014, there were about 934,400 of these wage and salary workers employed, according to BLS. They had a median annual wage of $67,280, higher than the $35,540 median wage for all workers.

Likes & Dislikes Project coordinators find it satisfying to concentrate on the individual parts of a project and build toward the whole.

And they like the variety of tasks and projects that they work on. For example, Nikki enjoys dealing directly with clients and working behind the scenes, and she likes that no two architecture projects are the same.

But the emphasis on meeting milestones and deadlines is demanding. “Everybody needed something yesterday,” says Nikki, “which can be especially stressful with new clients.”

That stress usually diminishes when clients get to know her, she says, and learn that she follows through. “I may not have the answer,” she says, “but I’ll find out and get back to them.”

The trust Nikki builds with clients is, in large part, a reflection of the trust placed in her by the architects she works with. And that makes her job even more rewarding.

“They encourage me, and that makes me want to do a good job because they’re so passionate about what they do,” she says.

“I love that I’m part of what makes a project successful.”

Kathleen Green is an economist in the Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections, BLS. She can be reached at 202-691-5717 or green. kathleen@bls.gov.

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