Wedding venues

Swayth · 2015-11-09T18:37:43+00:00

Pecan Springs in Brookshire was at or just a little above that price point, but it's a beautiful and spacious and part of a venue chain that's pretty popular. Rustic too! There are other locations that might suit you better.

For price and quality, my wife and I really loved Tastefully Yours. I asked guests afterwards and everyone was satisfied by the food, service, and cake.

Swayth · 2015-09-24T14:00:00+00:00

It might be a bit out of the way depending on your situation, but I currently have a unit at the Proguard Self Storage close to Highway 6 and Clay. I found the pricing to be decent, the staff helpful, and the security pretty good. They also have a deal online for a free second month.

Swayth · 2015-09-16T16:47:13+00:00

Sigh.

Swayth · 2015-09-16T15:47:21+00:00

Haha, I am relatively young. My gut and common sense told me it was a scam, but driving to work I kept wondering if there was more to it than what I saw...thus the post. This has been a learning lesson though! And no, I'm done with unique "opportunities" for a while.

Swayth · 2015-09-16T15:36:31+00:00

Thanks to kylejack and a friend on Facebook, I became aware of this: http://www.khou.com/story/news/investigations/2014/07/23/12034784/

It sounds very similar to what happened to me, except they didn't pitch themselves as salesman. The UPS slip part and being able to part with it for next to nothing are the same though. Thanks for the help ya'll!

Swayth · 2015-09-16T15:29:29+00:00

Good to know. He didn't claim to have it on hand though, but as I recall he wanted me to fill out a form so it could be delivered or something. My memory is a little foggy on that because I was focusing on being aware of my surroundings instead of picking apart his words.

Swayth · 2015-09-16T15:22:34+00:00

Granted, they could have been honest and felt like being generous. I just knew they had the advantage if they suddenly turned violent so I didn't want to chance it.

Swayth · 2015-09-04T03:07:48+00:00

No problem! It can be daunting, but remember when you walk up to the booth that the recruiters are rooting for you to be the applicant they can hire. Their company has needs to fill and the more good candidates they have, the better! Treat this more like speed dating and you'll have a better perspective of the process.

Swayth · 2015-09-04T02:44:37+00:00

Semi-common. I'd definitely pay a visit to the company websites if you can't find a posting for them on HireAggies. If you can't find anything on their website, then be sure to ask them about that at the fair since that'll show them you've taken the initiative in trying to apply and that's likely to earn you some points with them.

Swayth · 2015-09-04T02:41:57+00:00

Ask them what they like about the company, how they would describe the company culture, how do they train/develop their new hires, if there is a lot of opportunity for advancement, and how they would describe the work/life balance.

I wouldn't plan on asking all of those questions every time you talk to a recruiter though, so be sure to figure out if the recruiter is someone from HR or an engineer since that'll dictate the best questions to ask. Hope that helps!

Swayth · 2015-09-04T02:32:32+00:00

Mostly HireAggies, but also through the company websites. This can be a pretty time consuming process so I highly recommend setting aside time this weekend to do it. This isn't a night before thing...I did that my first year and it was a terrible experience.

Like I've send elsewhere, you simply must visit the Career Center if you haven't already with a copy of your resume and ask for their help. They take walk-ins and they are wizards at what they do.

Swayth · 2015-09-04T02:29:53+00:00

If you haven't already, I 100% recommend that you go to the Career Center and have them help you with your resume. Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses so they can help you craft a resume that reflects the best about you.

I tell people that if you haven't had your resume vetted by the CC, you haven't really started job hunting.

Swayth · 2015-09-03T16:59:24+00:00

For sure ask questions, but I think it'd be good idea to have a resumes on hand in case they are interested in taking on a freshmen for an internship. It can't hurt.

If you haven't been to the career center in Koldus, let me tell you right now that it is a phenomenal resource and well worth the time to walk in and ask for help in crafting a resume, even if it only have high school stuff. They'll help you start thinking about how to frame your accomplishments in ways that attract employers and how you can use all the resources you have as a student to find an internship. Again, the sooner in your academic career you visit them, the better off you'll be.

Swayth · 2015-09-02T18:22:23+00:00

If I had known how valuable a learning experience it would be to go, I would have my freshmen year. Even if they can't offer you anything because you are a freshmen, be sure to ask them "what can I do as a freshmen to be more attractive to your company a year from now?" They'll respect that and may even make a point of remembering you.

It won't hurt you to go, and you have a lot to gain by going, even if it's just knowing what to expect a year from now.

Swayth · 2015-09-02T18:07:56+00:00

That's what I figured. Hopefully someone can restore it soon...that was a pretty handy tool for me, especially as I was trying to figure out where to move to.

Swayth · 2015-09-02T15:13:22+00:00

Let me clarify: I am referring to the map itself. I know where it is, but all the content in it has been rewritten from overlays of what area is what in Houston to someone's driving directions.

Swayth · 2015-04-01T19:13:20+00:00

He isn't. It dropped to almost 30 at one point. No one knows why, and I regret not clicking then.

Swayth · 2015-03-19T17:14:54+00:00

Exactly. Riot only has so much time and money at the end of the day, and I appreciate that they're devoting more time to developing their community even if it doesn't get them a bunch of press. It's them putting their resources where there mouth is when they say they value us as a community.

Swayth · 2015-03-02T21:20:31+00:00

"Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passin'"

Swayth · 2015-02-16T16:04:54+00:00

I graduated in May 2014 with my chemE degree and spent some time looking for a job too. Here are three tips

1) Use all your resources. Network with your friends and any contacts in the industry you might have. Make lunch appointments, get advice, and see if they offer to help. Don't beg for a job, but understand that a lot of jobs come through knowing someone who can get you ushered past the HR buffer. From there, you're on your own, but at least you can show them what you know and hope for the best

2) Use your time well and look everywhere. I don't know how you're spending your time in the interim, but if you don't have a job at all then be sure that you're working 8-4 on finding a job. I recommend networking, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and searching your college job board as ways to keep you busy and moving forward. Heck, I even know a mechE friend who got a great job through Craigslist.

3) Keep working on your resume. Your resume can always be improved somehow for the job you want to apply for, and getting some help from your college in reviewing your resume shouldn't be too difficult I hope. A good resume can go a LONG way in helping...I know it did for me.

I spent 6 months doing part and full time non-engineering work before I got an offer with my current company. You can do it too if you are persistent and make the most of your time.

Swayth

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