by cjxpadmin | Apr 1, 2012 | Employer Spotlight, Job Search, Spring 2016 Magazine, This Issue's FEATURE
Have you ever seen a great position that has just come up working for the City of Waco? You tell yourself, “I probably can’t work there; I don’t know anyone there.” Well, not to worry. You don’t have to know anyone there or have a relative or friend who can get you in. You just have to read this little article and use it as a “cheat sheet” if you will, to making it a simple task in applying for a job with the City of Waco.
Firstly, let’s go over some important information.
The City of Waco Human Resources Department is located at City Hall on the First Floor.
The address is
300 Austin Avenue,
Waco, Texas.
Their mailing address is
P.O. Box 2570,
Waco, Texas 78702-2570.
The following are some very important telephone numbers for you to make a note of and keep in a handy place.
Telephone: (254) 750-5740
24-Hour Jobline: (254) 750-5743
Fax: (254) 750-5737
Now, we will provide you with exact instructions for completing an application for employment with the City of Waco.
PLEASE READ FIRST: Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Waco. Before completing your application, read the instructions below and take note of the conditions for employment listed under the instructions.
JOB APPLICATION
- New vacancies will remain open for a minimum of five (5) working days and are subject to close at any time thereafter.
- Each position listed in our job openings includes minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications listed for a position will not be considered for employment.
- Applications for employment are not accepted for positions that are not currently posted.
- Each job posting includes a job title, the hiring supervisor’s name, and a four-digit requisition number. Please copy this information in the appropriate blanks on the application. Answer all questions completely and accurately. If a question does not apply to you, please mark it “NA.” Incomplete applications will not be considered. All answers are subject to verification.
- If you are applying for more than one position at the same time, leave the position for which you are applying, requisition number and supervisor’s name blank until copies are made for each position.
- A resume may be submitted along with an application, but not in lieu of one. If a resume is attached, all questions on the application must still be answered completely. Do not use the comment “See Resume” on the application. Copies of other job-related documents such as certificates, diplomas or letters of recommendations may also be attached.
- Please type or write legibly in black or blue ink.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the City of Waco Human Resources Department receives the application(s) for employment.
- Some positions require assessment testing. Minimum testing requirements must be achieved for the application to be considered for employment. Applications will only be considered if specific testing requirements, experience and educational requirements are achieved.
- All college education requires verification through a certified transcript. Please be prepared to provide the certified transcript at the time of the initial interview.
- Applications for employment are reviewed by the hiring supervisor(s). Unsuccessful applicants are not notified when a position is filled due to the high number of applications.
- Any applicant who receives a contingent job offer will be given a pre-employment physical, which includes a drug screening.
- Applicants who have been convicted of a felony in the last ten (10) years or who are currently on felony probation, deferred adjudication, or parole will not be considered for employment. Finalists for any position are subject to a background investigation.
HOW TO APPLY
For a Job Application that can be completed and e-mailed, click here:
Job Application Form
- Complete application by typing in all required information and saving to your computer.
- Complete an application for each position you are applying for.
- E-mail your completed application(s) by pressing the submit button or print and mail.
- A resume may also be attached to the e-mail with your application(s), but not submitted in lieu of an application.
In addition to submitting your completed application(s) by e-mail, you can also print out the application, complete (typed or handwritten) and deliver, mail or fax to:
City of Waco Human Resources Department
City Hall, First Floor
300 Austin Avenue
P.O. Box 2570
Waco, Texas 76702-2570
by cjxpadmin | Apr 1, 2012 | Job Readiness, Spring 2016 Magazine, This Issue's FEATURE
You not only think outside of the box, you operate to its left. You have always been one to find a way around a problem that no one has ever thought of before. If not, then, it’s a skill you can learn! There are always ways to get something done and with a little practice, you can think creatively as well!
Solve a puzzle.
We at the office know that putting the pieces of anything together doesn’t always mean stress-free. It does, however, force you to look at different shapes and figure out how they go together. Much of problem solving is exactly that. You are fitting different parts to make a cohesive whole and a puzzle forces you to look at objects in a different way — to see how you can best make them fit. This is a soft skill you can take with you anywhere.
Curiosity.
Read up on a new subject. Outside of broadening your horizons, it gives you another reference you can mentally pull up when deciding what to do about a problem. So you read an article in a newspaper about how butterflies and birds migrate with a natural GPS system. You’re camping and you get lost, you see a butterfly and remember that they use an innate GPS system to migrate. Wait, you brought your phone and it has a GPS emergency signal; you’re as good as saved! All of this only took your head seconds to process. The mind is constantly pulling references in a “six degree of separation” manner in the heads of creative people. Scary, but effective.
Don’t be afraid to be different.
If you have an idea that is different from ones that others have, just say it! Clearly, the same-old same-old isn’t working. If it was, then you wouldn’t still be searching for an idea.
Your idea just might be the one that propels your company into an entirely different and much needed direction. Don’t be afraid. There is nothing that says you can’t speak up. Don’t stifle your creativity, by trying to be like everyone else. There are times to fit in and there are times that you need to break away.
Enjoy yourself.
Most creative people are happy to be creative. They smile and they laugh a lot. For those of us who are not always elbow deep in acrylic paint, we need to find another way of finding out joy. Maybe your joy is to organize bookshelves or organizing the life out of your closet. Whatever it is, just do it! You are more likely to come up with a creative solution when you’re relaxed.
Surround yourself with colors.
You do not have to be rainbow-bright to get the creative benefits of color. Start off small and get a colorful letter opener. Maybe you can get a book of postcards you can thumb through with impressionist paintings. Does that cup towel have chartreuse oranges on them? Grab it and bake some cookies. These little surprises remind you that there are other ways to do things that you may not have thought of before.
Beef up your sense of adventure.
No, we’re not asking you to go on an African Safari. But perhaps a trip to the library to learn about a foreign country is in order. There’s a new store in town. Check it out! You might see something you never knew you wanted! Take a day trip to the nearest small town or big city. It’s all about expanding your mind and letting the possibilities come to you. And that’s way easier when you are at a new place with new possibilities
Being creative is something that is inside everyone.
If you open yourself up, you can find creative solutions to anything.
And this brings us to our last bit of advice.
Do not be afraid.
You won’t know until you try, and trying is the most important part of the creative solution process. Enjoy life!
by cjxpadmin | Apr 1, 2012 | Job Search, Spring 2016 Magazine, This Issue's FEATURE
The art of self-control is an art form that many would benefit from learning — even ourselves. So to help you and us, we researched some ways to bolster your innate ability to say no to temptation. We know you’ll thank us later for teaching you not to eat that last cookie. You won’t like us, but we’re sure you’ll thank us!
Start small.
Don’t eat that last cookie. Say no to that extra pen at the doctor’s office. Put that last file down at the end of the day. By starting with small things, it gets us used to saying no. So often, we’re so used to being conciliatory to our own sense of want that we forget that we don’t need to have or do something just because it’s out there. You have hundreds of clothes, okay? That last dress can stay on the rack. Yes, Gucci neckties are awesome, but you have run up your credit card from the last 10 you purchased. You won’t miss anything by not having that item encrusted with all the diamonds.
Think about how badly you really want something.
You want to learn to speak French, but you haven’t spoken to anyone who speaks French. You are listening to Japanese language tapes which is a language you already know, not even ordering French Fries. You are not doing anything that precludes you learning French. If you really want to do something, you will expose yourself to things that get you closer to your goal. Get a pen pal that speaks the language. Introduce yourself to different types of art. By immersing yourself in things that are associated to your goal, you re-affirm what you want and are more likely to work toward that goal.
Glucose may be the culprit.
Replace your unhealthy snacks with things that are healthy and keep them close at hand. Your glucose level affects many brain functions and will help you to mentally keep your eye on the prize. So, when in doubt, grab some celery sticks or hard candy and work out the problem in your head.
If at first you don’t succeed….
Okay, so you didn’t get it the first time around or the fourth. Keep going. Re-group and figure out where you went wrong. Practice makes perfect. Each time you say no, you’ve won another victory. Just take it one day at a time. Trying to rush will make you crash and burn, then you feel guilty. Eventually, you will work out whatever magical formula you need to reach your goal.
Surround yourself with positive influences.
We cannot stress enough the need to remain positive. If you keep your head up and smile, you can get through any situation. There are days when it may seem hopeless, but if you keep going with that positive attitude, you’ll get there. So, by keeping your surrounding positive, it’ll be that much easier to reach your goal.
Distract yourself.
If you find yourself staring longingly at that unnecessary snowball filled with Ren and Stimpy playing in the snow, walk away and go somewhere else. Go grab a quick snack. Call a friend and tell them about your day. Anything it takes to get your mind off of that which you are trying to stay away from. Eventually you won’t need the distraction at all.
Everyone can benefit from a little more WILL POWER.
Everyone has goals they want to meet. With just a little perseverance, we can get there. With a little will power, we can get there even faster!
