The National Society of Hispanic MBAs and State Farm to host Career Fair and free Interview Coaching Workshop

State Farm LogoThe National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) and State Farm are hosting a FREE Career Fair and Interview Coaching Workshop on Friday, September 5 and both are open to the public. The Coaching Workshop is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Career Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Approximately 20 companies will be present at the Career Fair and looking to hire for various positions.  Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, including some positions requiring bilingual skills (Spanish-English).  Candidates should bring multiple paper copies of their resume with them.

State Farm is specifically recruiting for agents in the San Antonio area. State Farm agents are independent contractors who grow their own business selling nationally recognized insurance and financial products.

“Talent comes in all ages, genders, ethnicities and backgrounds. San Antonio is the semblance of such a diversified talented pool of candidates and our Career Fair is the platform to connect them with the local employers seeking high potential individuals that can make a difference by achieving their fullest potential.” –Leonardo Giron, NSHMBA San Antonio President.

Companies that will be present at the fair include: State Farm (premier sponsor), Tesoro, Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union, Mass Mutual and Nationwide

Those interested in attending can find more information at www.nshmba.org/sanantonio or email: info@sanantonio.nshmba.org
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Media is invited to attend, and welcome to conduct interviews and shoot b-roll of the fair. We ask for local media’s help in promoting the fair.

What and When: Friday, September 5, 2014

Interview Coaching Workshop: 8:00am – 10:00am
This free personalized workshop offers one-on-one coaching by recruiting experts. Candidates will learn interviewing techniques tailored to their specific job hunt.

Career Fair: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
20 employers from Central Texas will be present at the fair; it is open to the public.TriPoint – Grantham RoomSan Antonio, TX 78212   For more information about opportunities with State Farm, please go to www.statefarm.com/careers

Media contacts: Marissa Oliva 210-643-4670 Marketing@sanantonio.nshmba.org

About NSHMBA: The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) is the premier Hispanic business organization dedicated to building and advancing Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. Recognized as the nation’s most prestigious Hispanic organization, NSHMBA has 39 chapters in the U.S. and Puerto Rico serving over 25,000 members since 1988.

About State Farm®: State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 17,800 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts – more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 44 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com
Patti Kelly, 512-492-5347 patti.kelly.m26w@statefarm.com

Where:
Tri-Point YMCA San Antonio, Grantham Room
3233 N. St. Mary’s Street San Antonio, TX 78212
FREE PARKING