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Welcome to the 2022-2023 career newsletter! The goal is to show our students how many opportunities are available to them to earn transferrable skills and earn money at the same time!
"Good verbal communication skills are essential for most jobs. Even if you don't have to talk to customers, you will have to communicate with your boss and coworkers. Practice speaking slowly and clearly. Test your new skills with your parents or older relatives. Avoid shouting, but speak loudly enough to be heard. Make eye contact and learn how to pick up non-verbal cues that might suggest the listener doesn't understand you."
4 Essential First Job Tips for Teens
***Should you happen to know of any employers who are looking to hire students please send that information to vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us
At Hobart High School we strive to have our Brickies college and career-ready too. This newsletter will be released monthly highlighting career opportunities available to our students.
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Louie's Tux Shop | Merrillville | Southlake
* Learn client relation skills in a professional environment
* Enhance communication skills and self-confidence
* Work simultaneously with other students learning the same skills
* Temporary & Permanent positions available
* Competitive hourly rate and flexible scheduling
If you know of any students that may be interested, please share with them the link below. We are excited to connect with them and hopefully have them on our team this spring!
Retail Sales Associate | Old Navy
Location
2164 E 80th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
About the Role
In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform, inspire and outfit the customer. You will offer information to the customer on current merchandise assortment, store promotions and events, and execute operational processes effectively and efficiently. Your goal is to bring our brand to life for our customers while building brand loyalty and delivering with productivity.
Benefits at Old Navy
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
- Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
- Employee stock purchase plan.*
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
Cashier/Stocker $15hr | Petco | Portage
Minimum high school diploma (its equivalency i.e. GED) or the equivalent work experience.
A qualified applicant will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of mathematics, and above average communication skills.
In addition to having a professional appearance and demeanor, applicants must also demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care.
Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and other partners and leaders within the store.
Education/Skills
In addition to a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), an applicant must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of mathematics and basic accounting relationships and exhibit exceptional communication skills.
American Eagle Outfitters - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)
YOUR ROLE
As a part-time Brand Ambassador, you bring our brand to life every day! Your goal is to provide everyone who comes in the store with an amazing shopping experience, making their day better than before they came in. You are the face of our company and you're proud of it! You love the products and are passionate about building brand loyalty with every guest. Most of all, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.
YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:
- You love interacting with people!
- You're full of energy and can handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- You're available to work when guests shop (lookin' at your evenings, weekends & holidays!)
- You love AE and Aerie products.
- You've worked in retail before. #practicemakesperfect
- You're at least 16 years of age.
Hollister Co. - Stock Associate, Southlake
The Stock Associate maintains effectiveness of merchandise flow, filling and presentation standards throughout the store and stock. Stock Associates typically work three to four shifts per week on average, each shift being about four to five hours, but may work more or less depending on the time of year and needs of the business. Stock Associates may be required to work most Saturdays and some Sundays, and during the weeks of peak holiday seasons.
What You’ll Do
- Customer Experience
- Store Presentation and Sales Floor
- Stockroom
- Communication
- Asset Protection and Shrink
- Policies and Procedures
- Training and Development
Full-Time Sales Teammate | Buckle
Summary
The Sales Teammate position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement: “To create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, Sales Teammates perform a variety of sales, merchandising and operational tasks assigned by Store Management (e.g. cashiering, merchandise display and pulls, register procedures, and routine cleaning of facilities).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sales Associate | Claire's
About the Role
- As a Sales Associate at Claire's, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting your Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the achievement of retail store targets by driving sales
- Delivering sales through friendly and efficient customer service
- Ensuring our customers have a fun and enjoyable shopping experience
- Demonstrating Claire's products
- Assisting customers with their queries using your product knowledge
- Assisting with processing store deliveries, visual merchandising, stock takes, markdowns and promotions
- Ear piercing (you will receive full training)
- Ensuring the store looks presentable and inviting to our customers
Host / Hostess | Red Robin
Location
2465 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410
Now Hiring / Immediate Opportunities for Full Time and Part Time:
- HOST / HOSTESS
Your friendly demeanor is the first thing our Guests see, and we want you to make it a great lasting impression! This restaurant Front of House job for Hospo / Hospitality Team Members will focus on Guest seating, greeting, and reception / reservation duties, you also will be expected to provide great customer service.
Our mission is clear: Make it fresh. Make it fun. Make it memorable. And above all, make 'em smile. Become a part of our team today!
Host/Hostess | Applebee's | Portage
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities: Greets (both arriving and departing) and seats all guests in a friendly manner and assists in maintaining the overall guest flow of the restaurant.
Essential Functions and Duties:
**Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Opens door for all guests arriving/departing and invites guest for a return visit.
2. Walks guests to table and reviews menus, specials, soup of the day, new menu items, and identifies who their server will be.
3. Accommodates any special needs of guests, i.e., boosters, highchairs, disabilities.
4. Manages the Wait List when the restaurant is full and ensures that all customers are seated without regard to race or any other protected characteristic.
5. Provides guest assistance to servers as needed, including delivering food to tables, taking initial drink orders, and refilling drink orders as needed.
6. Assists with pre-busing tables and busing tables after guests leave as needed.
7. Wipes down tables, seats and resets condiments at tables as needed.
8. Maintains a clean and organized work area and completes cleaning as assigned.
9. Fills out the feature board and inflates balloons.
10. Recognizes customers as they leave the restaurant to gauge their satisfaction with the service and food, holds the door, and provides balloons to the kids, and invites them to return.
11. Setup/Maintenance: duties completed prior to the restaurant opening, preferably when no guests are in. These duties include general housekeeping and duties associated with getting the restaurant ready for the start of business. These job duties are paid at minimum wage, not as a tipped position.
12. All other job duties assigned by a manager to ensure the effective and orderly operations of the restaurant.
Carryout | Bob Evans | Merrillville
Full Job Description
Up to $15.00 per hour depending on restaurant concept experience
Early Close / No Late Nights
Work / Life Balance
Career Growth
Excellent Benefits including 401(k) with Employer Match
Carry Out Attendant Responsibilities:
- Greet all guests in a friendly, warm, and welcoming manner
- Understands and utilizes menu knowledge and situational selling techniques when placing orders for carryout guests
- Package food and beverage orders, condiments, and appropriate items promptly and accurately. Ensure items are prepared properly and on a timely basis, following the company standards
- Communicate professionally with guests to determine their needs and help them with the menu selections
- Wear a headset to communicate with managers and teammates to help expedite the guest experience
- Handle cash and credit transactions; accurately account for all receivables including cash, credit cards, coupons, and gift cards
- Practice safe food and beverage handling and always clean up
- Keep carry out area clean of debris and keep the general work area stocked and clean
- Safely handle food prep equipment such as beverage machines, salad cases, etc.
- Monitor the cleanliness, organization and stock levels of the bakery and retail areas
- Effectively handles guest complaints and involves the manager at the appropriate time
- Answer phone calls using company script per meal period in a fast and friendly manner
- Accurately input carry out orders into the computer system
- Assist in the expediting and delivery of meals to dine-in guests
Oil Change Team Member | Take 5 Oil Change | Crown Point
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Oil Change Team Member
Are you a people person? Self-Motivated? Do you love working with cars?
If so, here is good news for you! Take 5 Oil Change is offering an opportunity to showcase your skills and join our growing team of full-time crew members and lube techs!
No experience required!
We will train you how to be a lube technician who can change oil, replace wiper blades/air filters, fill air in tires, and perform other light maintenance services. All you need to do is be willing to learn, work hard, and bring a positive attitude to the shop!
Up to $15/hr with base pay and commissions!
Some of our most successful lube technicians are those that joined the team with no experience at all, but many others were once servers, restaurant workers, mechanics, retail employees, landscapers, and other skilled trade workers!
Career Attire Needed | Hobart High School | Career Closet
Next Level Jobs
Next Level Jobs provides Hoosiers with free state-wide training in high-paying, in-demand industries. Next Level Jobs also provides Indiana employers with reimbursements up to $50,000 to train their employees in these high-growth fields.
We Build NWI
We Build Northwest Indiana was created as a resource for individuals interested in career opportunities within the construction and maintenance industry. Some career opportunities may require a college degree while most require a comprehensive training and education program known as apprenticeship. Successful applicants generally possess three common attributes:
- They have a strong work ethic
- They are responsible
- They are dedicated to being the best
Indiana Plan
The Indiana Plan's mission is to address and correct the problem of low minority participation in the union-building trades. To do this, we offer comprehensive services for both the signatory contractors who work with us to find recruits and also for the minority and women workers we help train and find jobs in the union construction industry in Indiana.
MRS. VALENTINE TORRES, MBA
Career Liaison Coordinator | Business Department | Dual Credit Instructor | Hobart High School | Hobart University | Business Professionals of America | Communications Director TEDxHobartHighSchool
Ext. 8027
Email: vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinetorres/
Location: 2211 East 10th Street, Hobart, Indiana, USA
Phone: 219-942-8521
Twitter: @coachvtorres
