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Holiday Season in December is a Good Time to Apply for a Job
Finding a job, or switching to a second career, can be a challenge. Most people on the job market know you have to look for every little opportunity to get your foot in the door — and sometimes timing is everything. December, for example, appears to be a good month to apply for new positions for a variety of reasons. Some potential applicants are too busy: Now is your chance to outsmart the competition by just applying! We all know how hectic the holiday season can get, and many people put their job hunt on the back burner. This decreases the applicant pool and can work in your favor. Employer Budgets: Typically Dec. 31 means the end of the fiscal year for employers, so they may be rushing to fill positions that they have in their budget. Managers don’t want to risk their boss eliminating a
position because it’s been unfilled for so long. On the flip side, Jan. 1 means a new budget year for many employers, so they may be looking to hire for new positions that are funded at the start of the year. Yes, some may argue that managers aren’t hiring in December because they’re out of the office using up their vacation days — but not every manager! Recruiters have goals to meet: Just like everyday workers, recruiters have yearly performance reviews and goals. They may be taking a fresh look at applicants in an effort to get them in front of a manager before or after the first of the year. So, while family time is important during the holiday season, you might also just want to set aside time for you — to apply for jobs. After all, studies have found job satisfaction has an impact on your family life. City Accepting Applications for Various Boards, Committees
The City of Lubbock is now accepting applications for several boards and commissions. This is a chance for Lubbock citizens to be an active part in their city’s future. The term for these positions start June 1, 2023, and the deadline to submit an application is Saturday, December 31, 2022. If you have previously submitted an application as of January 1, 2021, your application will be considered. It is encouraged that you login and update your application to ensure the City of Lubbock has the most up-to-date information on file. The boards and commissions with upcoming vacancies are: • Animal Services Advisory Board = 2 Citizen Position, 1 Animal Shelter Employee Position • Audit and Investment Committee - 1 Citizen Position • Board of Health - 3 Citizen Positions • Capital Improvements Advisory
Committee - 1 Citizen Position • Junked Vehicle Compliance Board - 2 Citizen Positions • Keep Lubbock Beautiful Advisory Committee - 4 Citizen Positions • Lake Alan Henry Board of Appeals - 2 Lake Alan Henry Property Owner Positions • Parks and Recreation Board - 3 Citizen Positions • Public Transit Advisory Board - 2 Citizen Positions • Veterans Advisory Committee - 4 Citizen Positions • Water Board of Appeals - 1 Citizen Position, 1 Public Education Position, 1 Water User Position
Applications can be submitted at www. mylubbock.us/cityboards. Summaries and information about the City’s boards and commissions can be found at: https:// ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/city-secretary/boards-commissions/list-of-boardscommissions.
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LAA to Host State of the City Address
Mayor Tray Payne will present the State of the City message on February 28, 2023 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Hosted by the Lubbock Apartment Association, the annual event will focus on the latest economic data and the status of current City issues & projects. Proceeds from the event benefit an area organization. For any questions or to reserve a spot, please call Lubbock Apartment Association at (806)794-2037.
Chamber Reveals New Brand Identity, Logo
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of its new brand identity, redesigned logo, and website. These changes reflect the Chamber’s vision as it moves into the next chapter of growth.
“When I joined the Lubbock Chamber team 13 months ago, as a newcomer to our community, I quickly realized I had inherited a strong, award-winning organization,” said Kay McDowell, CEO of the Lubbock Chamber. “As we move forward, there is now a need for updated branding that communicates our vision for what’s next.”
The newly designed website features easy-to-navigate pages and updated, simplified messaging. The site also highlights services and solutions the Chamber offers its members.
“We are updating to drive deeper member connection and to represent the best of what Lubbock is and what is to come,” says McDowell. The Chamber also announced two new initiatives coming in 2023: Forged by the Flatlands a new content series brought to you by the Lubbock Chamber & Wundertre. Each episode will feature local business leaders that offer insights and inspiration for the Lubbock business community. Learn more at forgedbytheflatlands.com
Renovate to Innovate, a campaign to reimagine and redesign the Chamber offices into a space members can and will want to use. The project is in the planning and development phase. The Chamber offices are located in the downtown McDougal building at 1500 Broadway.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The NSBW Awards recognize the achievements of SBA-assisted small businesses and the contributions they have made to their communities and our nation’s economy. All nominations should be submitted electronically by 3 p.m. EST on January 11, 2023. The awards will be presented during the NSBW Awards ceremony in the first week of May 2023. To nominate a small business owner in your area or download related forms, criteria, and guidelines, visit sba.gov/ nsbw.
Open Enrollment Dates for 2022
Mark your calendar on the date, November 1, 2022. Give yourself plenty of time to compare your options and select the best plan to meet your coverage needs and pocketbook before Open Enrollment ends on December 15th. If you don’t act by December 15, you can’t get 2023 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 15, 2023.
Si no actúa antes del 15 de diciembre, no podrá obtener la cobertura de 2023 a menos que califique para un Período de inscripción especial. Los planes vendidos durante la inscripción abierta comienzan el 15 de enero de 2023.
Fechas de inscripción abierta 2022
Marque su calendario en la fecha, 1 de noviembre de 2022. Tómese el tiempo suficiente para comparar sus opciones y seleccionar el mejor plan para satisfacer sus necesidades de cobertura y su bolsillo antes de que finalice la Inscripción Abierta el 15 de diciembre.
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