Saturday, April 23, 2011

Samsung Hiring in Austin

http://www.statesman.com/business/samsung-adding-300-jobs-as-austin-expansion-heads-1362369.html

Samsung Austin Semiconductor said Wednesday that it will hire 300 engineers and technicians in the first half of this year as part of its $3.6 billion expansion plan.

The hires will bring Samsung's local employment to about 2,000 — slightly ahead of where the company expected to be by the time the expanded factory moves to full production.

Samsung is expanding its Northeast Austin plant to make processors for new mobile devices and is establishing a design center here. Analysts think Samsung is a key supplier to Apple Inc. for the iPhone and iPad.

The company said it is seeking experienced and entry-level process and equipment engineers and technicians. Technicians should have an associate's degree in a technical field or experience in a related industry, the company said.

Samsung said it hired more than 600 employees last year as part of its current expansion, bringing total employment in Austin to about 1,700.

"We are delighted to continue this positive hiring trend in 2011," said Charmaine Winters, Samsung Austin senior human resources manager.

The jobs also are an important boost for the region's employment market, which is growing jobs at a modest pace but faces potential setbacks with looming school district and state agency layoffs.

When Samsung's expansion is completed later this year, Austin will have one of the biggest chip manufacturing complexes in North America. The $3.6 billion investment makes it the most expensive construction project in Austin history.

Samsung hasn't stated the strategy behind its investment in Austin, but industry analysts say Apple is a driving force. Apple relies on Samsung as a key supplier of both memory and integrated processors for its fast-selling mobile devices, including tablets and smart phones.

The Austin factory will provide both those kinds of chips. The expansion is expected to begin commercial production in the second half of this year.

The project brings Samsung's total investment in Austin to more than $9 billion since the company located its first factory here in 1996.

More information on the positions and the application process can be found at www.samsung.com/careers .

3 Opportunities

Yarnell's Ice Cream Company is looking for a Maintenance Manager who would be reporting to me (Gerry Whiting).  The business that I am running is called Yarnell's Ice Cream Company, located in Searcy, AR.  The position requires a person to be responsible for the entire plants operating equipment including Ammonia Refrigeration, Boiler, Freezing equipment, Packaging equipment, direction of Work Order accomplishment, improving our PM program and the direction of 10 individuals in their work assignments.

Pay is $60-$65,000 plus bonus opportunities up to $500 per month, to be paid each month earned.  The $500 would be split based upon lack of downtime and the other half would be based upon the functioning of the PM and WO programs.

Thanks

Gerry Whiting
Plant Manager
Yarnell's Ice Cream Company
P.O. Box 78
Searcy, AR 72145
501-268-2414 X123
501-281-8932 Cell


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The HVAC contractor for the new Stony Point Round Rock LDS chapel has

2 open positions.  They are based in Arizona, and will arrive around
May 2nd to begin the job.  The are looking for:

1)  A general laborer, no previous experience required, $10/hour.

They mentioned the possibility of someone that is trying to earn money
for their mission, but anyone that is physically able and a hard work
worker would qualify.

2) A duct installer.  Some previous HVAC / sheet metal experience is

desired, $15/hour.

Anyone who is interested should call
480-834-9251 ASAP and ask for
Jake Brinkerhoff.

Thanks,


Bryan Hunter

Round Rock Stake
Employment Specialist


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Arthrocare Corporation, a medical device manufacture, is hiring here in Austin.  A member of our ward works at this corporation and is directly involved in their recruiting.  I will be happy to forward resumes and cover letters to him.  If he likes what he sees I am sure he will be helpful in your application process.


Go to their website, arthrocare.com, and look under careers.  If you see a fit for yourself then forward me your resume/cover letter along with the SPECIFIC job you are interested in pursuing.  I will forward them to my LDS contact.

My contact also mentioned that over the course of the next month (or two) many additional opportunities will be posted ... so monitor the website.

Thanks, John Harrison
Hill Country WES
johndharrison@austin.rr.com

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Entrepreneur Success Series: Nuts & Bolts: The First Few Years


The Entrepreneur Success Series: Nuts & Bolts: The First Few Years
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Where:
River Place Country Club
4207 River Place Boulevard
Austin, TX 78730

“An educational seminar that can help you save money, protect your assets, finance your business, and help you provide for your health and future retirement.”
Topics Include:
* Business Entity Selection
* Reducing Company Liability
* Company Agreements
* Taxation: Federal, Franchise and Sales
* Profit & Loss Pointers
* Business Banking & Lending
* Healthcare Benefits & Changes
* Retirement Plans & Financial Goals
* Q&A Session
Speakers:
* Business Attorney: Dan R. Adams, Jr. – The Law Office of Dan R. Adams PLLC
* CPA: Alberto Cohen – Alberto S. Cohen CPA, PC
* Business Banking: Tim Salomani – Regions Bank
* Employee Benefits: Michael Bakonyi – Employer Solutions Group
* Retirement Benefits/Plans: Walt Reep – Walt Reep & Associates, Ameriprise Financial
8:30 Doors Open – Registration Begins, Open Networking
9:00 Introduction – Welcoming Remarks
9:15 – 10:45 – Speakers’ Presentations
10:45 – 11:30 – Q&A Session
Early Registration Fee: $10.00
Registration Fee at the Door: $15.00

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Mastering Creative Interviews To Get The Job

Mastering Creative Interviews To Get The Job

By Sharon Thomas DeLay
Demonstrating your actual skill set in live time is nothing new. It’s the natural progression from toting your portfolio to an interview so a potential employer can see work samples. A coaching client once told me about an interview where the employer provided a desk for a day and asked him to solve a programming problem. At the end of the day, the programming team “interviewed” him about his final product and why he made the decisions he made. Talk about real world!

Employers are getting more creative in measuring a candidate’s fit for a company, not only in terms of skill set, but also in terms of how the candidate interacts with other team members, demonstrates critical thinking skills, communicates, and problem solves.

• Lunch/meal interviews:
In today’s marketplace of declining communication and social skills, and increasing expectations that relationship building is a critical component of most jobs, this type of assessment is growing in popularity.

Creative/critical thinking questions:
These questions go beyond the standard questions and force candidates to really think. Microsoft is known for asking these types of questions.

Solve problems/case studies:
The employer may actually present the candidate with an actual problem or event that happened to or within the company (and has been resolved). The candidate will need to provide a resolution to the issue. This type of interview also demonstrates how much the candidate knows about the company through his or her research.

Turn the tables:
If the position is management related or includes a specific requirement for interacting with others, the employer may ask the employee to “interview” the employer representative to gauge critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills.
The best approach then is to consider the type of job you are interviewing for and prepare for a few creative interview scenarios.

Sharon DeLay is a certified career coach with the goal of helping people find jobs they love and love the jobs they have. Visit www.permanent-ink.com or e-mail Sharon@permanent-ink.com for more information or to subscribe to her twice weekly blog or twice monthly ezine. (c) 2008 Permanent Ink Professional Development Services

Take Control of Interview Jitters

Take Control of Interview Jitters

By Matt Lowney
Nothing strikes fear into a job seeker more than an in-person interview. From seasoned executives to new graduates, the dreaded interview can make or break your chances of landing the job.
By mastering the art of interviewing, you will get better offers and learn how to decide which opportunities are a good fit for you.

Consultant Mindset.
Probably the best advice I’ve ever received about interviewing is to approach the interview as a consultant. Seeing yourself in this role enables you to feel like you are a professional there to assess the company’s needs for the work that has to get done.
Be Prepared.
Being prepared is the number one rule for all business interactions and an interview certainly falls into this category. Generally, you know what questions the interviewer is going to ask and what information they will be most interested in. Make sure to brush up on any material that may not be fresh in you mind.
Be Confident.
The first 30 seconds of an interview are extremely important. Many interviewers will decide that they aren’t going to hire a candidate based on their initial impression. This mentality holds especially true of sales and customer services positions. 
Get Rest.
In school your teachers probably told you that the best preparation for a test is to get a full night’s sleep the night before. An interview is definitely a test so the same rule applies. Most candidates get so worked up the night before an interview that they don’t get enough quality sleep. As a result, they come into the interview exhausted and can’t seem to gather their thoughts.
Have Fun.
Having fun during an interview may be the farthest thing from your mind, but as mentioned earlier, an interview is much like a first date. If you look like you are having a good time, your chances of getting a second interview (or second date) are very good. 
Matt Lowney is a Nashville, Tenn., based recruiter, career consultant, resume writer, and host of a new radio program called Career Talk!  He can be reached at: mlowney1977@yahoo.com. 

Saturday, April 9, 2011

McDonalds Hiring 400 People in Austin

McDonald's is scouting Central Texas for 400 new burger makers.

The mega fast food chain and its franchisees need to hire a mass of new crew and restaurant management positions and will host an employment event on April 19. The initiative is part of a national hiring spree to recruit 50,000 new workers, including 4,000 in Texas.

The positions will combine both seasonal and long-term, full- and part-time. Those interested in applying should visit a local McDonald's store by April 19, or apply online by clicking here.
McDonald's USA LLC serves about 26 million customers daily from 14,000 locations nationwide. About 90 percent of the restaurants are franchised, including about 60 spots in Central Texas.

Job Opportunities

Electrician Work

Do you have any licensed electricians looking for piece work? I am looking for somebody to do some minor electrical work at my house, but don’t want to pay the usual corporate overhead for this work. I am willing to pay “usual & customary” wages for the work.

Contact: Doran Bryson  512-835-5612

Drywall and Framing


Employer is wanting to do some remodeling of our office space and we are in need of some dry wall and framing done. We need to enclose two door openings and cut another door out of an existing wall.

If you are interested or know of anyone who could do this as a weekend job please give us a call to set up a time you can come in and give us an estimate. He is looking to get this done pretty soon. Ask for Zerelda, or if she's not there, mention this job posting.

We are at Wells Branch Vision Care
2013 Wells Branch Parkway, Suite 102
Austin, Texas 78728
512-251-4040





Software Engineers - Ploycom


Polycom is looking for several seasoned embedded software/firmware
engineers. They have some new video-conferencing projects coming
online. This is a very stable company and nice place to work.

Contact: Dallas Clement   (512) 587-5094

Receptionist


There is a receptionist position open at my company, American Constructors (office located in south Austin). It will be filled quickly. Anyone interested should send their resume to me and I will forward on to the right person.

Email Mark Mason: mmason@acitexas.com.