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Putting Atlanta Back to Work

2009-08-17T12:45:00.001-07:00

In response to the current economic crisis and a tightening labor market, EmploymentGuide.com and WiserWorker.com are bringing together jobseekers with companies who seek their talents. On Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Dave & Buster's in Marietta, GA. Employers will each meet with hundreds of job seekers. At least one thousand are expected to attend based on the current job market.

The EmploymentGuide.com Atlanta job fair is part of the “Putting Americans Back to Work” Job Fair Series, taking place in more than 50 cities across the country throughout 2009. The job fair series allows jobseekers to have personal contact with perspective employers.

Participating employers will seek to fill hourly positions ranging from entry-level to mid-level management and they represent industries such as sales, customer service, finance, warehouse, law enforcement, security, government and more.

Dave & Buster's is conveniently located at 2215 D & B Drive SE, Marietta, GA 30067. Parking and attendance is free for all jobseekers. Dress for success and bring plenty of resumes.

Adding to the success of this new job fair series is support from associations interested in supporting their members nationwide including: the AARP Foundation, the National Urban League, and the American Hotel and Lodging Association.

For more information, visit http://www.employmentguide.com/ or contact Debi Green at 678-324-5476 or debi.green@employmentguide.com.

16 Ways to Relieve Stress

2009-03-24T06:01:00.000-07:00

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If you're constantly worrying about your job, whether or not you'll find one or even whether or not you're going to get to keep your job, it's likely that you're feeling extra stressed. It's pretty common with an economic recession. If things are uncertain, it's hard not to get stressed over the way things are. Stress has some serious health ramifications so sometimes you need to just take a step back and relieve the stress. Here are some ways to relax and not let the stress of the job search get to you:

Take a nap

Go for a walk outside

Turn up the music loud, sing and dance along

Try a focused meditation

Play a board game or do a puzzle

Take a mini-vacation

Go for a drive

Try breathing exercises

Take a yoga class or start a new exercise program

Keep a journal and write about things that you are grateful for

Call a friend to vent

Volunteer or help someone else

Read a book

Get a massage

Go out with friends

Paint, take a photographs, draw or do something creative

There are plenty of other ideas you can come up with to help relieve stress. While money might be an issue, not all the items on the list require cash. Don't let the recession let you miss out on the fun in life. Having fun is a great stress reliever. Not only that but having a good attitude can actually help you in your job but also in your job search. Positive energy exudes confidence, and confidence is a great quality to show off in an interview.

Add your stress-relievers in the comments! What else helps you to relieve stress?

- Rosie Reilman

Job Seekers Getting Creative and Turning to Their Own Ideas for Work

2009-03-16T12:45:00.000-07:00

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According to a NYTimes article, a lot of people are getting tired of looking for work so they're beginning to make their own. That's right sometimes in recession, it gives added inspiration to individuals' creative energy and an entrepreneurial spirit. One man featured in this article, started selling jellyfish tanks.

Economists say that when the economy takes a dive, it is common for people to turn to their inner entrepreneur to try to make their own work. But they say that it takes months for that mentality to sink in, and that this is about the time in the economic cycle when it really starts to happen — when the formerly employed realize that traditional job searches are not working, and that they are running out of time and money.

It makes sense. Sometimes the job search can be costly and sometimes you have to come up with your own ideas. And not only that but the Internet has provided means for people to find suppliers and market their ideas inexpensively.

Sometimes it's even good to do part-time while you're on the job search. Not only will it give you added experience but a chance to learn a new skill - not to mention some income while you're job searching. There are companies out there that will allow you to start your own business for little or no money, like Avon or similar business types, that will allow you to network and maybe sell products. Some other ideas might be starting a blog or website and adding ads to your site after building some traffic, this way you can blog about your industry and attract potential employers and earn some side money through advertisements either directly or through Adsense or another affiliate marketing program.

As with anything always be careful of what you sign up for because some of the work from home opportunities can only lead to more debt. But a little common sense and determination can really go a long way--whether you decide to try your hand at starting a temporary or permanent business, or just feel like you need to find something part-time, don't forget that you can sign up for Job Alerts on EmploymentGuide.com and get opportunities emailed to your email inbox. Get creative and proactive about your job search and eventually you'll find something that will be perfect for you.

Attending the Atlanta Job Fair Next Week?

2009-02-24T06:26:00.000-08:00

Because the Atlanta Job Fair is next week, I thought I'd offer a bunch of links that will provide you with information on attending a career fair. This way, you'll know what to expect and get the most out of your job fair experience.

Everything You Wanted to Know about Job Fairs
Using Career Success Stories
Why a Proactive Job Search is More Important than Ever
Ace the Interview!
3 Job Seeker Habits to Break
Video: Job Fair Tips from Greensboro
Video: What is it like at an Employment Guide Job Fair? Recruiters' advice to job seekers
Video: What Job Seekers say about Employment Guide Job Fairs?
Audio: Matt & Ramona on Job Fairs

Atlanta Job Fair - March 3, 2009 (Press Release)

2009-02-20T05:41:00.001-08:00

In response to the current economic crisis and a tightening labor market, EmploymentGuide.com is bringing together jobseekers with companies who seek their talents. On Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Fox Theatre, employers will meet and interview hundreds of job seekers.

The EmploymentGuide.com Atlanta job fair is part of the “Putting Americans Back to Work” Job Fair Series, taking place in more than 50 cities across the country throughout 2009. The job fair series allows jobseekers to have personal contact with perspective employers.

Participating employers will seek to fill hourly positions ranging from entry-level to management and they represent industries such as health care, customer service, hospitality, finance, sales, insurance, skilled trades, transportation, security and more.

Adding to the success of this new job fair series is support from associations interested in supporting their members including: the AARP Foundation, the National Urban League, and the American Hotel and Lodging Association.

Ford Motor Company is continuing its successful job fair partnership with The Employment Guide and EmploymentGuide.com, which provides Ford employees who are considering buyout offers the opportunity to transition to new careers. Ford will promote the “Putting Americans Back To Work” job fairs to employees who have previously accepted buyout packages.

Atlanta Job Fair - March 3, 2009 or view our Job Fair flyer here.

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - February 2-8, 2009

2009-02-02T10:27:00.000-08:00

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - February 2-8, 2009

Atlanta Speed Networking Tonight!

2009-01-21T07:32:00.000-08:00

There is a speed networking event tonight at 7PM in Atlanta for those of you who are looking to connect with professionals in the area.

We are bringing Speed Networkers from across the Atlanta area together for a high-speed, no-nonsense networking experience! You will have a series of one-on-one conversations with 10 to 15 people in just over 90 minutes... and all you have to do is pick up the phone!

More information and RSVP here.

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - January 19-25, 2009

2009-01-21T06:50:00.000-08:00

This week's edition:

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - January 19-25, 2009

Get Connected, Atlanta: How Knowing Your City Will Help Your Job Search

2009-01-19T10:08:00.000-08:00

This blog is usually about the employment situation in regards to the Altanta area. But when you're out looking for a job it's really important for you to be connected to your community. Knowing where you live and the people who are in it will go a long way. Networking both online and off are vital to your job search. So here are some new links and ways for you to get involved in the area.

Community and Area Blogs - Reading and commenting on blogs will help get your name out there. Here are just a few of probably hundreds that you can start with.

Business News - Staying in the know about who is who, what companies are doing well will give you insight and means for researching companies you're looking at applying to.

Social Networking Sites - Joining a few groups online can potentially help you find people who make hiring decisions - or at least get you an in to local companies. See if your school has an alumni network, or find a few professional networking groups for you to join. You may have to search a little, but here's some ideas to get you started.

Business Networking - These are a little more scattered but once you start looking are not very hard to find. The easiest place to start is by becoming a member or at least attending Chamber of Commerce networking events. You can also try professional associations. For example, if you are in marketing you could join or attend an Atlanta AMA event or two. This will connect you to industry professionals who can help you with your job search, either by getting advice from their experience in the industry or they may even know what companies are hiring.

Knowing the City - Generally knowing your city will help out as well. This applies knowing what major companies are players in your area, where they're located so if you do get an interview you're not getting lost all over town, etc. Be active in your community, volunteer and do things. Atlanta's Visitor Bureau can help out with that a lot with events going on. You never know who you might run into or meet.

- Rosie Reilman, Photo by james.rintamaki (top) and jon gos (bottom)

How Do I Write a Cover Letter?

2009-01-14T09:20:00.000-08:00

Cover letters. I think that these can be the most confusing and misunderstood part of the job search. It was one of the hardest things for me to do when I was looking for a job.

What's the point?
The point is, a cover letter's purpose is to get a recruiter to call you back. And as J.T. Tanner O'Donnell says, it's probably not going to happen if you start out your letter with, "I saw your ad and wanted to apply..."

Answer their questions.
Employers are looking for how you can fit into the job. So do exactly that: highlight your experience and reference that - comparing it to the job description and how you fullfill the requirements and duties that are outlined for you.

Some other tips that J.T. and Dale suggest in Cover Letter Do's answering these questions:

What are you successes?

What makes you good at what you do?

How has your work inspired you?

What value do you provide?

How would you describe yourself honestly and humbly?

These questions will help make your cover letter more appealing and interesting. You can find other tips on a previous post: Cover Letter to "Wow" Hiring Personnel.

- Rosie Reilman, Photo by Dano , Hat tip Career Coach Examiner

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - January 12-18, 2009

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - December 29, 2008 - January 11, 2009

2009-01-05T11:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome to 2009, Atlanta! Here are the last couple of editions of our print publications.

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - December 29, 2008 - January 2, 2009

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - January 5 - 11, 2009 Part I

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - January 5 - 11, 2009 Part II

You can also search for jobs online at EmploymentGuide.com!

Be a Light: Share Atlanta Jobs with Your Friends!

2008-12-23T10:21:00.000-08:00

Lights are a big deal during the holidays. We decorate our houses with them, we decorate our trees and yards. We light candles to count Advent weeks or Hanukkah nights. Light helps us see in darkness. Especially in tough, "dark" economic times, we could maybe use a little light.

Did you know that you can share job postings you find on EmploymentGuide.com with your friends? It's a simple feature but since in times when the job market is like this, our personal and professional networks seem to be that much more important. So why no be a little light for someone you know who is looking for a job? Underneath the Apply Now button, you will see the "Share with Anyone" links. Click that and select the network you'd like to share this job with. Or email it directly to a friend. It may not seem like much but sometimes it's the littlest things that make the biggest difference. Even the tiniest flame can light up an entire room.

You may also want to check out these tips on how to be a light for the earth and making your holiday a little more green.

May you find joy and peace this Holiday season! Best wishes from The Employment Guide in Atlanta!

Check out this week's Atlanta Employment Guide:

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - December 21-27, 2008

- Rosie Reilman, Photo by Elite PhotoArt (top) and skpy (bottom)

Adding to Your Career Toolbox

2008-12-18T07:37:00.001-08:00

Mashable came out with an excellent resource for their Career Toolbox: 100+ resources to find a job. They break out resources into categories. Particularly useful is the General Tools at the bottom of the list that will help you research companies using things like LinkedIn and Salary.com. But there are several others that I didn't know about as well and definitely worth checking out. So we thought we'd create our own Career Toolbox, additions if you will, to give you a run down of what we've got to offer and who we'd benefit. We've got a great array of web real estate that will cater to your job searching needs. Check them out there:

Local Hourly and Mid-Management Jobs
EmploymentGuide.com - Includes Hospitality, Retail, Sales, Skilled Trades, Manufacturing, Seasonal, Part-Time and Full-Time Employment, Customer Service and more. You can browse by State, City, Zip Code or Keyword. You can watch videos and read our blog. EmploymentGuide.com also hosts hundreds of job fairs every year and we offer an online application that lets you apply to multiple jobs at once. This site is also supplimented by a weekly print publication as well.

Post-Retirement Employment
WiserWorker.com - WiserWorker.com is really for the 40+ crowd. Unfortunately retirement is being pushed back further and further thanks partially to the economic state. Baby Boomers you can feel right at home here and find a variety of jobs that are meant for your eyes. For those so inclined we also have a blog targeted for you as well that deals with the issues that you are going through.

Health Care and Medical Jobs
HealthCareerWeb.com - Social networking for medical professionals. You've got forums, event calendars, profiles , videos and job listings to peruse and use to advance your career. This is great if you want to learn more about how to get in a nursing school or want the low down on medical associations that you can join, HealthCareerWeb can help.

Driver and Transportation Jobs
CareersinGear.com - If you're looking for work on the road this site will provide you with the resources you need. Of course, there are job listings, regional job fairs, a freight finder and weather. Maybe you're thinking about a career change and still need your CDL, we also have school listings as well. This site is also supplimented by a quarterly publication that you can find throughout the Southeast at major truck stops like Pilots or Loves Travel Centers.

Social Networking
HiredIn Ning Network - Networking is important to any job search. You can find or invite your employers, coworkers and friends to HiredIn to help you find your next job. HiredIn offers a place to discuss the concerns and troubles you've had with your job search, network and share resources.

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - December 15-21, 2008

2008-12-15T09:19:00.000-08:00

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The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - December 15-21, 2008

Don't forget to visit Atlanta.EmploymentGuide.com for more job listings and to learn more about the employers you see in this week's edition.

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - December 8-14, 2008

2008-12-09T06:43:00.001-08:00

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The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - December 8-14, 2008

Don't forget to visit Atlanta.EmploymentGuide.com for more job listings and to learn more about the employers you see in this week's edition.

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - December 1-7, 2008

2008-12-01T09:45:00.001-08:00

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The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - December 1-7, 2008

Don't forget to visit Atlanta.EmploymentGuide.com for more job listings and to learn more about the employers you see in this week's edition.

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - November 3-9, 2008

2008-11-06T11:51:00.000-08:00

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The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - November 3-9, 2008

Don't forget to visit Atlanta.EmploymentGuide.com for more job listings and to learn more about the employers you see in this week's edition.

Being Prepared Sometimes Means Anticipating the Worst

2008-10-29T10:15:00.000-07:00

Talk about the economy and recession can get pretty negative. There have been a lot of cutbacks, layoffs and even some hiring freezes going on and it leaves a lot in employment left uncertain. So what do you do if you feel your job might be in danger of one of those cutbacks? Well sometimes being prepared means anticipating the worst. For some people that means discreetly looking for another job as a precautionary measure.

U.S. News and World Report published an article on How to Find a Fallback Job that provides tips on how to do just that. They offer some great points on how to be discreet and to not give your current employer a reason to cut your position all the while remaining prepared in case that happens. There's a lot to be said about being prepared but don't let it get to you either. Staying positive also has a huge impact on your employment and job hunting situation.

So sound off Atlanta - what do you think? Give us more of your tips on being prepared!

Also, check out this week's edition of The Employment Guide:

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - October 27 - November 2, 2008

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - October 13-19, 2008

2008-10-13T10:16:00.001-07:00

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The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - October 6-12, 2008

2008-09-29T07:17:00.000-07:00

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Taking Control of Your Brand

2008-09-24T11:20:00.000-07:00

Have you Googled your name? These days the results that do or don't come up for your name could very well make or break the decision on whether or not you get the job. So let's say you search for your name and either nothing comes up or some negative things come up. Now what?

1. Try various versions of your name. Full name with middle initial, nickname (i.e. Steve, vs. Steven) You want to see what information is out there. Usually the name you put on your resume is the name that will be searched in Google. You can avoid or draw attention to certain search results based on what name you use on your resume.

2. Use Current & Create Profiles Online. One way to deal with bad or no press is to bury it with the information you want people to see. Utlize sites like LinkedIn, HiredIn, ZoomInfo, Emurse and other sites that allow you to create professional profiles and include your experience and expertise information. Manage your privacy settings on MySpace or Facebook for less than professional items. You don't have to remove everything - employers understand that you have a life outside of your day job - but make sure inappropriate material is not available.

3. Start Discussing. How can you distinguish yourself in your industry? You can browse LinkedIn Answers, participate in discussions on a industry-specific forum where you can showcase your expertise, comment on blogs or start your own. These are great ways to boost your search results.

4. Stay On Top of Things. Sign up for Google Alerts to get emails when a new search result shows up with your name in it. Knowing is half the battle, right? So this way you can be prepared and know what is out there.

Sources: Are You Being Naive -- and Just Plain Stupid -- About Your Online Reputation? by Anita Bruzzese; Why Google Might Be Killing Your Job Search , USNews.com

- Rosie Reilman

The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - September 22-28, 2008

2008-09-23T10:13:00.000-07:00

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The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - September 15-21, 2008

2008-09-17T07:53:00.000-07:00

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The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - September 8-14, 2008

2008-09-08T09:25:00.001-07:00

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The Employment Guide Atlanta Edition - September 1-7, 2008

2008-09-03T06:48:00.000-07:00

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The Employment Guide Atlanta September 1-7, 2008 (Part I)

The Employment Guide Atlanta September 1-7, 2008 (Part II)

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