Are you nearing separation or retirement and looking for an Defense, IT, Cyber or Intelligence Job? Do you have an active federal security clearance and interested in finding new career opportunities? Meet defense, technical and intelligence focused organizations face to face to build your network and explore job and professional development opportunities.
Our IT, cyber, intelligence and security clearance focused hiring fair allows service members, contractors, civilians, veterans and family members (essentially anyone who works or has access to the military installation) to meet different employers from organizations in your local community and nationally.
The event is designed to be a focused and intimate hiring fair for job seekers to have informative face-to-face discussions with each employer. The hiring fair is open to job seekers who already have access onto the military installation.
About This Military Installation
JBSA-Lackland AFB is located on the west side of San Antonio, Texas. This Joint Base not only provides basic military training for recruits, but boasts professional and technical skills training. Lackland AFB is home to the following USAF and DoD organizations.
Joint Information Operations Warfare Center (JIOWC)
25th AF (25 AF)
24th Air Force (24 AF)
67th Cyberspace Wing
26th Cyberspace Operations Group
26th Operations Support Squadron
690th Cyberspace Operations Group
690th Network Support Squadron
690th Intelligence Support Squadron
688th Cyberspace Wing
67th Cyberspace Operations Group
624th Operations Center
318th Cyberspace Operations Group
90th Information Operations Squadron
92nd Information Operations Squadron
502nd Logistics Readiness Center
Defense Language Institute, English Language Center (DLIELC)
Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division
This event is organized by Transition Careers, LLC. Transition Careers, a small business, is a independent facilitator of hiring events and job board operator for the U.S. military community.
No Endorsement Implied or Made By DoD and Federal Government
JOB SEEKERS CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
PRE-REGISTER & UPLOAD YOUR RESUME
Must Register Online To Attend And To Share Your Resume With Employers
Even If You Can’t Attend, Register & Upload Your Resume
Register by taking a brief survey, upload your resume and select which event(s) you are planning to attend.
WHY ATTEND?
Subscribe to your personalized job alert emails today. Just go to the link below and enter your job search information: www.TransitionCareers.com/job-alerts/
Will post 1-2 days before event.
GENERAL TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS
DURING THE HIRING FAIR
-Go alone, if you go with family or friends walk the fair alone.
-Review the physical layout of the career fair and plan the ‘Who’and ‘When’.
-Observe tables and listen to questions, network with other attendees.
-Don’t assume a company does not have open positions in your field. Network to find out who you could contact.
-When greeting a recruiter, introduce yourself and look confident by initiating a handshake with a smile.
-Express your interest by demonstrating your knowledge of the organization.
-Relate your skills, interests and experiences to the specific needs of the employer.
-Relax, speak slowly and confidently.
-Listen and ask relevant questions about the company and the position.
-Take notes.
-Ask the company what the next step is and how to follow up.
-Get appropriate contact information and ask for a business card.
THIRTY SECOND PITCH
-Name
-Opportunities that you are seeking
-Relevant experience
-Highlights of skills and strengths
-A significant achievement
-Knowledge of the company
MAXIMIZE THE HIRING FAIR
To maximize the brief time you have with each employer you need to know how your skills and interests meet their needs. Don’t just concentrate on the BIG names, there are often great opportunities with companies with which you are not familiar. End your pitch by asking a focused question that will engage the employer in conversation. “Could you tell me more about the new (product) you are developing?” “Could you tell me more about your financial management training program?”
Conduct yourself professionally at all times. Remember, you could be making an impression while you are standing in line or walking around the fair. Your ATTITUDE is important. Be positive, enthusiastic and friendly. ENERGY! Practice your 30 second pitch and incorporate positive non-verbal communication, such as eye contact, facial expressions, body language, posture etc.
AFTER THE HIRING FAIR
-Send a thank you note and reconfirm interest in the position and the company.
-Send another copy (or if you used business cards send a copy) of your resume targeted to the position you discussed.
-Within a week follow up with a phone call if you have not heard from them.
DON’TS
-Wing It!
-Ask what the company does
-Ask if the company has any jobs
-When asked what type of position you are seeking, DON’T say you would be willing to do anything
-Carry your backpack, large purse, or too much stuff
-Arrive at the end of the day
-Dress casually
-Ask questions about salary and benefits
-Only Grab the free stuff
JOB SEEKERS CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The hiring fair is open to job seekers with access onto the the military installation. Event organizer can’t sponsor or provide access for job seekers regardless of pre-registration. Even if you can’t attend, you should still register and upload your resume. We can share an electronic copy of your resume with the employers.
On-Site Location:
Gateway Club, Bldg #2490
1650 Kenly Avenue
Lackland AFB, TX 78236
GOOGLE MAPS – https://goo.gl/maps/w9ZZqgAQW7F2
The military installation will not accept non-compliant REAL ID Act Driver’s License. Individuals with non-compliant DL will also need to present a second form of ID (i.e. Passport, Passport Card). Go to the DHS website to see list of compliant drivers licenses. https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories. Make sure you have current vehicle registration and insurance documents as well.
Arriving from the east on I-10 or Hwy 90
• Travel through San Antonio on I-10/Hwy 90 West
• Exit onto Military Drive and turn left
• Travel South approximately one mile to the Gateway East Gate which will be on your left on Luke Boulevard.
• If you DO NOT have a Military ID or CAC Card you must stop at the Visitors Center at the Gateway East Gate to check in and get a pass .
• If you DO HAVE a Military ID or CAC Card, proceed to the gate.
From Gateway (East Gate) to Gateway Club
• Once through the Gateway East Gate, continue on Luke Boulevard.
• Luke Boulevard will intersect with Kenly Avenue.
• Turn right on Kenly Avenue. Gateway Club will be on the left after you turn onto Kenly.
EMPLOYERS CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Transition Careers provides Direct Access to Technical, Intelligence and Security Cleared Professionals through our Hiring Fairs On-Site Military Installations Nationwide. We make it convenient for qualified and experienced candidates to visit our fairs during their workday, making our events the most successful and cost-effective way to recruit experienced candidates.
In order to participate, employers must register for one of our recruiting services and each of your representatives must submit security information in order to gain access to the military installation.
Please click on “Point of Contact” tab on the side of the page to contact us. We are looking forward to working with you and hope you have a successful event. Please view all the other tabs on the side of the page for further information regarding itinerary, directions, security, job board, internet and shipping information.
SERIES DISCOUNT AVAILABLE IF YOU EXHIBIT AT ALL (3) TX EVENTS. CALL FOR DETAILS.
Jason Semerakis
Transition Careers, LLC
702-966-9858
SAN ANTONIO SERIES DISCOUNT AVAILABLE IF YOU EXHIBIT AT ALL (3) EVENTS. CALL FOR DETAILS.
There is no advance shipping allowed directly to this location. You are encouraged to bring your items with you, or coordinate shipping with your hotel.
Internet access is not available. You are allowed to bring your own wifi hotspot.
General Hiring Fair Tips For Employers
The Transition Careers on-site POC the day of the the event is Jason Semerakis, cell phone 301-455-6912 (text friendly).
On-Site Location:
Gateway Club, Bldg #2490
1650 Kenly Avenue
Lackland AFB, TX 78236
GOOGLE MAPS – https://goo.gl/maps/w9ZZqgAQW7F2
The military installation will not accept non-compliant REAL ID Act Driver’s License. Individuals with non-compliant DL will also need to present a second form of ID (i.e. Passport, Passport Card). Go to the DHS website to see list of compliant drivers licenses. https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories. Make sure you have current vehicle registration and insurance documents as well.
Arriving from the east on I-10 or Hwy 90
• Travel through San Antonio on I-10/Hwy 90 West
• Exit onto Military Drive and turn left
• Travel South approximately one mile to the Gateway East Gate which will be on your left on Luke Boulevard.
• If you DO NOT have a Military ID or CAC Card you must stop at the Visitors Center at the Gateway East Gate to check in and get a pass .
• If you DO HAVE a Military ID or CAC Card, proceed to the gate.
From Gateway (East Gate) to Gateway Club
• Once through the Gateway East Gate, continue on Luke Boulevard.
• Luke Boulevard will intersect with Kenly Avenue.
• Turn right on Kenly Avenue. Gateway Club will be on the left after you turn onto Kenly.
9:30AM to 10:30AM – SETUP
Tables are not pre-assigned. You can choose your table at time of set-up.Make sure your exhibit is a Table-Top Display and NOT a 10ft X 10ft Booth Display.
11:00AM to 2:00PM – HIRING FAIR
(3 hours) Exhibitors will have their exhibits/displays set-up and be prepared to greet attendees by 10:30am. Please note: Exhibitors who disassemble displays and/or depart before 2:00 p.m. may not receive resumes for this event.
2:00PM to 2:30PM – BREAKDOWN
Please disassemble your display, throw away all garbage and leave your area clean.
Transition Careers has established a discounted travel website for all our customers to utilize. You can make online reservations for Hotel, Air and Rental Car. Below is a list of hotels close to the military installation for reference.
Days Inn Coliseum
1500 I-35 South
San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone: 210-271-3334
Approx. 5 minutes from Fort Sam Houston, 10 minutes from Lackland AFB and 15 minutes from Randolph
AFB
Holiday Inn Express Riverwalk
120 Camaron Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-281-1400
Approx. 5 minutes from Fort Sam Houston, 23 minutes from Lackland AFB and 30 minutes from Randolph
AFB
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
711 East Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-224-4555
Approx. 10 minutes from Fort Sam Houston, 20 minutes from Lackland AFB and 27 minutes from Randolph
AFB
When you are on the discounted travel website. Click on “Book Other Travel” to start your search.
Will post 1-2 days before event.