2023 Career Newsletter #3
Crafting Future Leaders: Building Career-Ready Students!
From the Desk of Valentine Torres
Greetings to our vibrant school community! As we unveil the 3rd newsletter of the academic year, our dedicated team remains passionate about connecting our students with enriching job opportunities and paid internships. Embracing employment during high school not only offers an avenue for financial independence but also fosters invaluable life skills. Whether you're a student keen on gaining work experience now or eyeing opportunities post-graduation, we're here to guide and support. Dive into this month's edition and reach out for any assistance in navigating your career journey. Cheers to growth and financial empowerment!
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Substitute Custodial Engineers for students age 16 and up
The School City of Hobart is opening up applications for substitute custodial engineers for students age 16 and up. Positions may be available at other school buildings if you do not have transportation and want to work closer to home.
To apply, please pick up an application in the Guidance Office.
Interviews will be held during Power Hour at HHS. We will collect applications and do a group interview as needed.
Thank you!
Mrs. Adams
Porter | Paul Heuring Ford | Hobart
Positions open for a porter at Paul Heuring Ford.
"Also known as Auto Porters, car porters work at automotive dealerships where they are responsible for moving and parking cars. Their duties include keeping track of vehicle locations on the lot, cleaning cars, and ensuring a tidy lot. Managers may also assign Car Porters additional tasks."
To apply enter during working hours to complete a paper application.
Gary Moss
Business Manager
Paul Heuring Ford
219-942-2143
www.heuringford.com
Retail Sales Advocate | Cricket Wireless | Hobart
1651 E 37th Ave, Hobart, IN 46342
$35,000 - $43,000 a year - Part-time, Full-time
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are willing to "go the extra smile" to provide exceptional customer service for our customers.
Ideal candidates should possess the following skill sets Outgoing personality Strong work ethic Marketing experience Sales background (preferred not required) Ability to work 10-7 Monday-Saturday and 12:00-5:00 Sunday
If you love working in a fast paced/competitive environment we would like to talk to you! Qualified Candidates should be able to do the following: Have a flexible schedule Be able to work evenings and weekends (including Sunday) Have reliable transportation Pass a background check
- Earn Hourly + Commission + Incentives
- Paid Training
- Paid Time Off
- Off Thanksgiving & Christmas
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Options
- Flexible Schedule
- Relaxed Laid Back Work Environment
- Event Opportunities
- Rotating Weekends
- Employee Discounts
Ideal candidates should possess the following skill sets
- Outgoing personality
- Strong work ethic
- Sales background (preferred not required)
- Ability to work 10-7 Monday-Saturday and 12:00-5:00 Sunday
Qualified Candidates should be able to do the following:
- Have a flexible schedule
- Be able to work evenings and weekends (including Sunday)
- Have reliable transportation
- Pass a background check
Vehicle Condition Assessor | Carmax
CarMax, the way your career should be!
Provide an iconic customer experience
At CarMax, we make selling a car an easy and convenient process for our customers. You will be an essential part of our Purchasing team, collecting the information needed for Buyers to generate accurate appraisal offers. By communicating clearly with business partners and customers, you will help to ensure that each customer leaves satisfied with their car selling experience. We've developed a reputation for being an honest and transparent place to sell a car, and those same traits will help you succeed, too.
What you will do - Essential responsibilities
- Conduct accurate vehicle condition assessments by collecting, recording, and communicating all required information about customer appraisals for a Buyer's analysis
- Perform accurate optioning of customer appraisals and vehicles in CarMax inventory
- Capture quality and timely photographs of inventory for CarMax.com
- Assist Purchasing Department with maintaining inventory and executing customer transfers
- Partner with Inventory and Sales Department to conduct lot merchandising as needed
- Assist with onsite auctions as necessary
Qualifications and requirements
- A valid driver's license is required
- Flexibility to work indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- High level of attention to detail
- No prior automotive experience required
Seasonal Retail Sales Associate | TJ Maxx
TJ Maxx Store 0602 || 1684 East 80th Avenue || Merrillville || IN || 46410
Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career.
Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience proven by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principals and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.
- Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers
- Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect
- Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures
- Promotes credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions
- Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards
- Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
- Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day
- Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store
- Provides and accepts ongoing recognition and constructive feedback
- Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
- Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
- Participates in safety awareness and maintenance of a risk-free environment
- Performs duties as assigned
Who We Are Looking For: You!
- Possesses excellent customer service skills
- Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
- Possesses strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Capable of balancing multiple tasks at one time
- Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
- Possesses strong communication skills
- Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation
- Works effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
- Retail customer experience preferred
A Few More Reasons to Love TJX.
- Competitive Compensation
- Weekly Paychecks
- Associate Discount
- Career development opportunities
- TAAP – TJX Associate Assistance Programs
- Be a part of an inclusive team
- Flexible work schedules
Whether you’re exploring a career change, looking for a new job, preparing to graduate, or are currently unemployed, we’ll provide you with the right tools.
Store Support Teammate | Buckle
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.
- Greet Guests with a friendly, engaging attitude, and is equipped to answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends, and the day of/day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based upon store and business needs.
- Complete Guest transactions by operating the Point of Sale (POS) software and bagging purchases.
- Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Monitor and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
- Assist the Operations Manager and/or Visual Merchandiser in performing merchandising tasks, such as preparing displays (at heights no greater than ten feet off the ground level), organizing fixtures and shelving, completing price markdowns, and transfers.
- Consistently maintain a clean, organized and shoppable store to fulfill Buckle’s mission statement.
- Understand and apply Buckle’s Code of Ethics and all of Buckle’s policies, procedures, and handbooks.
- Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of Guest service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.
Education and/or Experience
No prior experience or training.
Physical Demands
Full-Time Sales Associate for New Balance | Merrillville
New Balance Merrillville is a locally owned full-service footwear and apparel retailer that focuses on the Guest experience. Our Team Members guide our Guests through a Fit Process, utilizing 3D scanning technology and dynamic gait analysis to find the perfect fit for each unique foot type. You will be working one-on-one with the Guest showing them the best of what New Balance has to offer. Join us today and help make a difference in people's lives!
Urgently hiring!
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Must complete our Certified Fit Specialist training program and be able to effectively employ our shoe fitting process.
- Demonstrate the ability to use our store’s technology to assess and analyze a Guest’s gait, foot/arch type and select the appropriate products to fulfill those needs.
- Understanding and supporting store and company operations, policies and procedures
- Acting as a world-class customer service model and the experience of the brand
- Understands customer expectations and to always reach or exceed their expectations
- Utilize various sales techniques to boost sales
- Assist in store merchandising and implementation of monthly visual point of purchase.
- Helping organize store promotions.
- Active member of the retail store duties - sales, customer service, inventory control, maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
- Sales experience with top performance from a retail environment is desired.
- Candidate should be outgoing, love working with the public and interacting one on one with a Guest to find exactly what they need.
- Desire candidates with knowledge of running, health/wellness, and exercise science.
- Enjoy working in a team environment.
- You should be reliable, timely, and flexible.
- This Position is NOT seasonal.
- Comfortable using technology
- Ability to perform basic PC functions, point of sale register skills, handle cash and credit card transactions without error
- Have strong customer service and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift and carry 5 to 10 pounds often, and 20 to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Flexible scheduling. Contributing 35 - 40 hours weekly including at least one weekend shift, some closing shifts (See hours below) and some holidays (excluding Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
BENEFITS:
- Competitive wage structure, PLUS bonuses and incentives! (Estimated total range: $15.00-$17.00 per hour)
- Major Medical
- Dental
- Retirement Plan: Simple IRA contributions
- Employee Discounts
- Full explanation of benefits can be provided during the interview process
LOCATION:
600 W 81st Ave Suite A Merrillville, IN 46410
Retail Sales Associate | H&M
Who You Are
- Passionate for customer service and helping people find their style
- A multi-tasker who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
- Inclusive, positive, creative, and willing to learn on the job!
- A team player with a flexible approach
- You have the ability to lift in excess of 20 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push, pull and carry items (mannequins, clothing, totes, torsos, etc.) for a short distance
- Ability to climb a ladder and use a step stool
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekend
Additional Information
Why You’ll Love Working for H&M
- A dynamic, team-driven work environment with a group of unique, diverse, and kind individuals.
- Endless growth & development opportunities
- Dress your personality. We encourage you to dress your personality all day, every day.
- Did we mention our discount at H&M, &Other Stories, and COS?
Job Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Compensation:
Sales Associates Start at $12.00 per hour**
GC Retail Seasonal Support | Guitar Center
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging staff to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in creating inclusive environments that put our customers first all the while fulfilling our mission.
As our Seasonal Support, you will serve as the face of Guitar Center in the store, greeting customers, qualifying their needs, matching their need to the right product, and pitching and overcoming objections to close the sale.
A few special characteristics that make our Seasonal Support successful:
- Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles, and able to provide an excellent customer experience. Able to connect with customers in a meaningful way. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping customers. Able to step in to handle customer service issues.
- Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to learn quickly and take positive action without being requested to do so. Able to develop knowledge and skills including product, store operations, sales, and leadership.
- Interpersonal Communication: Able to communicate through various means (written and verbal) with diverse, individuals, including internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a clear, concise, positive, and courteous manner. Able to demonstrate respect to others, surroundings, and self.
- Selling: Able to work through GC certification program to gain a base understanding of products and sales techniques.
As our Seasonal Support, you will:
- Reach sales targets on services
- Demonstrate product and service knowledge to customers
- Assist customers and guide them through the sales process
- Continual learning through the onboarding, certification, and continuing education process
- Assisting with the execution of all tasks to ensure the store is ready to conduct business and service customers
- Keep an eye on inventory levels and replenish displays as needed
- Clienteling/build relationships with customers to fulfill future service needs
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong orientation towards providing excellent customer service
- High attention to detail
Preferences:
- Intermediate knowledge of Musical Instruments sold within Guitar Center (Guitars, Drums, Tech, etc.)
Retail Sales Associate | Harbor Freight Tools
Why You’ll Love it:
- People First Culture
- Paid time off
- Associate discounts
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for all associates
- Company Matched 401(K)
- Respectful scheduling
- Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas & Easter
- Stable employment with growing company
- Clear path to promotion with full-time opportunities
- Provide a great experience for our customers
- Handle various sales transactions
- Encourage customers to participate in company programs
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized store
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Who You Are:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers, and associates.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Adherence to attendance policy is necessary.
- Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder.
- Ability to intermittently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds, and stand/move for entire shift.
Store Associate - Part-time | Shoe Carnival
Starting Wage: $11.00
This is a Part-time position.
The Store Associate assists customers with selecting and purchasing merchandise. Upon completion of cashier training, the primary function of the position will be to conduct monetary transactions with customers.
- Greets and interacts with customers using Total Customer Service Standards:
- Smiles and says "Hello" to customers.
- Helps find shoes and accessories by understanding customers' needs and preferences.
- Offers Shoe Perks, Ship from Store and Shoes 2U programs.
- Engages customers in the concept by communicating in store specials.
- Says "Thank you" to customers.
Automotive Service Greeter | Mike Anderson Chevrolet
Benefits:
- 401k with company match
- Sick Pay
- Dealer Discounts
- Strong Community Involvement with Red Cross, Salvation Army and American Cancer Society
- Onsite State-of-Art Collision Center
- Highly skilled, nationally awarded parts and service staff
- Large facility with premier location
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Responsibilities:
- Greet customers promptly and direct them to the appropriate person or location
- Educates customers regarding the online service center and hot to view their personal vehicle history.
- Ensures the cafe' area is properly stocked and kept clean.
- Highly organized.
- Coordinates shuttle arrangements for customers in waiting area and / or coordinate the delivery of courtesy vehicle, etc.
- Displays excellent communication and people skills.
- Provides outstanding public relations for the department and the customer.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
- Articulates and communicates in a professional manner.
- Provides customers with beverage assistance.
Requirements:
- Organized and ambitious self-starter.
- Team player
- Hard worker Energetic
- Motivated
- Punctual
- Clear valid driver's license
- Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check & drug screen
Club Outfitter | Portage, Indiana | Bass Pro Shops
POSITION SUMMARY:
The CLUB Customer Service Outfitter provides world class customer service for our guests while presenting customers with the benefits of becoming a CLUB Member. The CLUB Outfitter will be the product expert while executing account servicing and other CLUB processes to include acquiring and activating new members, CLUB sales, customer experience, peer coaching and influencing, and regulatory compliance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.
- Proactively greets customers and presents them with the opportunity to become a Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s CLUB Member or provides current member with a unique and exclusive experience.
- Executes all Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s CLUB operational and compliance programs.
- Demonstrates products to customers.
- Remains knowledgeable of advertised sales.
- Helps meet metric goals and objectives for self and store.
- Keeps CLUB inventory accurate and keeping the CLUB Booth clean and organized.
- Provides full CLUB Member experience including service processes such as processing payments, answering account questions, and processing applications.
- Provides daily feedback and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provides peer coaching, recognition, and support as a CLUB advocate and representative.
- Provides service to all areas of the store based on business need.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
HIRING IMMEDIATELY – RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES! TOP WRITERS MAKE OVER $100,000!!
Ashley HomeStore is hiring energetic and friendly professionals to serve as Retail Sales Associates. The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for selling furniture, mattresses, and home décor through outstanding customer service in a fast-paced furniture Retail Sales environment. Sales Experience is a plus, but No Sales Experience necessary to apply! Top Writers make over $100,000!
**NOW OFFERING ON DEMAND PAY**
COMPENSATION:
- Paid on Written Sales
- Commission based with Guaranteed Hourly Wage
- Earnings of up to $100,000 or more
- Entry into the President's Club for top Retail Sales Associates, earning an annual all-inclusive getaway for two!
OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunity for advancement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
- Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interacting and assisting customers in a furniture retail sales environment.
- Determining needs and advising customers on their purchases.
- Assisting customers through direct action or by supporting coworkers.
- Demonstrating effective closing skills.
- Accurately entering information in the point-of-sale system.
- Handling customer purchase paperwork and tracking orders.
- Communicating with customers after the sale.
- Working with team members to provide the best guest experience.
- Contributing positively to the Sales Team to attain sales goals.
- Communicating effectively with other employees.
- Helping to maintain a clean, orderly working environment.
- Other duties as assigned, essential or otherwise.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be 18 years or older
- Retail, Sales, or Customer Service experience preferred
- Basic computer skills.
- Cheerful, friendly, professional demeanor.
- Ability to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language.
- Bilingual a plus!
Retail Sales Consultant | AT&T | Merrillville
Job Overview
$30,000 - $62,460 a year - Full-time
It’s time to take your sales career to the next level. Every day you’ll be at the center of it all. Your goal? Create meaningful connections with every customer, with your personalized sales expertise. Meeting sales targets and earning your commission happens with the power of AT&T’s full suite of products at your fingertips – the latest devices and personalized services that bring friends, families and communities closer together.
Let’s talk about what to expect:
- On the sales floor, you’ll use a consultative sales approach guiding customers through their options, this is where your drive and passion for helping people will really shine.
- You’ll be a part of the community through events, filling online orders and making outbound calls to existing and potential customers.
- You’ll work a schedule between 9am-9pm, including weekends, so you can be there when our customers need us. Monthly seniority-based schedules are available 2 weeks in advance.
- This is a fast-paced environment, being flexible and open to change will help you stay current with evolving tech and all the ways we work to meet customer’s needs.
- Prior retail or customer-facing sales experience is a plus. No sales experience? We’ll provide you with the tools, training and coaching needed to help you meet and exceed your goals!
Server | Golden Corral
Hospitality:
- Ensures guest satisfaction and promotes return visits by following the Eight Steps of Service.
- Practices positive public relations through ensuring our restaurant is welcoming and an inclusive environment for all guests.
- Aware of the guests’ needs and works to make the guests’ experience pleasurable.
- Shows enthusiasm and knowledge about new products and special promotions.
- Promotes teamwork by assisting other Servers to ensure outstanding guest service.
Line Cook | Red Robin
You must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment for most roles in our restaurants. However, we do hire Host / Hostesses who are at least 17 years of age in all states except for New Hampshire.
As a Team Member at Red Robin, you will enjoy:
- EXCELLENT Opportunities to grow with us - over 40% of our Managers were hourly Team Members
- Flexible work schedule
- Referral bonuses for bringing new members to our team
- Eligible for 401(k) retirement plan (if qualified)
- 50% discount on Red Robin food and 25% for your family
Now Hiring / Immediate Opportunities for Full Time and Part Time:
- LINE COOK (CHEF / PREP / KITCHEN TEAM)
You will learn the Red Robin style of food preparation, which includes cutting, sauting, broiling, frying, and cooking various meals such as meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, soups, salads, and other ingredients.
This is a great restaurant culinary career opportunity, in a high-volume restaurant environment. We would prefer that you have 6+ months of restaurant cooking experience, but it's not required.
$13.63 - $16.45 an hour - Part-time, Full-time
Breakfast Attendant/Front Desk | Hampton by Hilton
Restaurant Team Member | Potbelly
Earn up to $18.25 including tips!
- You gotta have it HOT... hot peppers, hot sandwiches, hot pay!
- Do you hunger for more?
Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation with us.
Job Title: Associate
Department/Function: Operations
Location: Field, Assigned to Specific Shop
Reports to (Title): General or Assistant Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A Potbelly Associates job is to make our customers really happy. Since they are the primary point of customer contact, it is up to them to provide our customers and excellent experience by providing fast, friendly and efficient service and by delivering a quality and consistent product every time, in a clean and inviting environment.
Carryout | Bob Evans
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
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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




