Your email address is one of the first ways you make an impression upon potential employers. Make sure you make a great first impression with a professional email address.

Examples of professional emails are:

First Initial.Last Name@mailprovider.com (ex. J.Doe@yahoo.com)

First Name.Last Name@mailprovider.com (ex. John.Doe@gmail.com

If you need to create a new email, you want to create an email that is easy for you to remember. You can sign-up for a free email account through a web-based email provider (Gmail, Yahoo). Once you create your account, remember to check your account frequently and respond promptly to potential employers.

Make sure you have the necessary documents to be employed.

When you apply for jobs, you will be asked to present certain documents like your birth certificate or social security card / ITIN number. Below are some useful links to help you get the documentation you will need.

Social Security Number

If you don’t have one, you can apply for one at http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ or search for a Houston-area SSA office near you at https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp.

If you are not eligible to receive a SSN, you’ll need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number for tax purposes only. You can apply for an ITIN by completing a Form W-7 here: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/General-ITIN-Information

Government Issued ID

Examples: State ID | Driver’s License | Passport

If you don’t have one already, visit https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/applyforID.htm for instructions on how to obtain one. You may also provide your birth certificate as proof of age if you do not have a photo ID.

Make sure you have work appropriate attire.

The way you dress says a lot about the type of employee you are. If you’re not sure what your employer’s dress code is, it is a good idea to ask before the first day of work.

Maybe! Due to an overwhelming number of applications, we cannot guarantee you a job or internship. This is a competitive process, so we recommend completing a stellar application and brushing up on your career readiness skills – like interviewing and creating a resume.

Once the application period is over, HHY reviews the applications. If selected for the next round, you will be invited to attend a mandatory job readiness training. If you advance to the next round, you may be invited for an interview if requested by the employer. If you receive a job or internship offer, you will receive a notification. Please continually check your email as this is how HHY will contact you for next steps. We appreciate your patience as we complete this process.

It is not necessary if you applied for positions online. The opportunities available at the job fairs are different than the jobs available through the online application system. Please contact us through the website if you have any questions about your online application.