Phillips Van Heusen job fair on Tuesday, Jan. 18

Thanks for this info, Trish:


Phillips Van-Heusen is having a job fair on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 from 1 to 5 pm.  This will be at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, located at 1709 Hwy. 20 West, McDonough, GA, in the Hudgins Room.

Be sure to bring copies of your resume.
For more info, see http://www.pvh.com/

West GA Job Fair in LaGrange, Nov. 4

WEST GEORGIA JOB FAIR
Thursday, November 4, 2010 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Callaway Conference Center – East Campus - West Georgia Technical College
303 Fort Drive, LaGrange, Georgia 30240

SPONSORED BY:
West Georgia/LaGrange Employer Committee
West Georgia Technical College
Georgia Department of Labor/LaGrange Career Center
DOL Veteran Services
West GA Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Troup County Works
LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Department of Labor-Vocational Rehabilitation

BE PREPARED! DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
 Dress Professionally Open to Everyone!
 Bring Your Resume Many Employers on Site!

For More Information Call Cliff Meeks at 706.845.4000 or Frances Oubre at 706.756.4653

Job fair Sept. 29 in Douglasville

Wednesday, September 29th: Career and Job Fair at the Downtown Douglasville Conference Center


10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public ~ Companies will be on hand to accept applications, screen for future positions, offer career options and opportunities ~ entrepreneurship opportunities highlighted.


RSVP at www.OfficialGoWEE.com, sponsored by the Women's Entrepreneurial Exchange

Job fair tomorrow

http://www.n-georgia.com/ga-dol-job-fairs-events.html

Thanks, Kathy, for sharing the link, above, to a job fair.

GEN group, be sure to check this link weekly for more job fair dates.

The job fair tomorrow, 9/14, is at Northeast Plaza Goodwill, 3337 Buford Hwy, Atlanta 30329 from 10 am to 1 pm. Bring copies of your resume and be prepared to interview.

AARP career fair tomorrow, Aug. 3

Career Fair in Partnership with AARP - TOMORROW
Date: August 3, 2010 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Facility: Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303

Sign up now and skip the on-site registration process. Get an early start meeting with incredible employers looking to the hire employees just like you!

Description:
Career Fair in Partnership with AARP

EmploymentGuide.com in collaboration with AARP and WiserWorker.com is helping job seekers succeed in this challenging job market with a series of career fairs. These events will feature national and local employers. Helping Experience Work@50+ is a component of these career fairs that will provide job search assistance to older job seekers including tools and resources, career advisors and workshops that will address how to “rebrand” yourself at 50+, The Power of Promoting Yourself at 50+.

Branding Workshops
AARP will be teaching job seekers how to brand themselves in specifically designed hour long workshops entitled “The Power of Promoting Yourself at 50+”. Job seekers will leave these workshops with new skills that will benefit them in their job search. It’s been our experience with past workshops that participants left more knowledgeable and confident about their future. One attendee commented, “The event helped me think about new ways of advertising myself.”

The first 500 jobseekers will receive free tickets to the Atlanta Dream basketball game.

Tuesday, August 3rd
1pm-5pm
Philips Arena
1 Philips Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30303

Participating Companies Include:
Phillips Arena
Krystal
Javelin Technical Training Center
PRIMERICA
Verizon Wireless
Gwinnett County
HealthPort
Contemporary Services
Onyx Equity Traders
The City of East Point Georgia
WellStar
Aaron’s
Titlemax
United Education Institute
Elite Marketing Group
University of Phoenix
Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Waffle House
Domino's Pizza
Care Improvement Plus
AARP
T-Cellular
U.S. Park Police
Emory Healthcare
Pre-Flight Airport Parking
Metro PCS

Aaron's one-day Job Fair, Thurs., July 16 - hiring for assistant mgr

Aaron's, Inc., is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol AAN, with over $1.5 billion dollars in annual revenues. Founded in 1955, Aaron's is the nations fastest growing retailer of furniture, appliances, computers and electronics with over 1,700 stores. Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, Rimco, Custom Wheels and Tires, Aaron's Office Furniture, MacTavish Furniture and our Franchising Group are a few of the operating groups that make up the Aaron's family of businesses.

ONSITE CAREER FAIR-ONE DAY ONLY APPLY IN PERSON!!
THURSDAY JULY 16th 10AM-4PM
AARON'S
9451 HIGHWAY 5 DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
(no phone calls please)

BiLingual Spanish/English a Plus!

Basic Function
Assisting the Customer Accounts Department in lease agreement renewal.
Reports directly to the Customer Accounts Manager

Primary Responsibilities

The Acquisition and Maintenance of Customers
Direct immediate contact with customers who have not renewed their Lease agreement(s)
Act as a customer counselor who resells the benefits of timely lease agreement renewal payments
Clean and certify merchandise in the Certification Zone for all items personally returned
Complete and maintain weekly vehicle maintenance sheet and route sheets daily
Document all customer promises and update customer information in the store computer system
Assist with merchandise returns and customer deliveries as directed by GM
Perform responsibilities of the Customer Accounts Manager when directed
Other tasks as assigned by management
Safely operates company vehicle
Load, secure and protect product in company vehicle
Maintain updated customer information

Position routinely requires lifting, loading, and "dollying" merchandise 50-300 pounds
Good communication and interpersonal relationship skills
Strong telephone etiquette
Good organizational skills
Neatly groomed appearance
Good driving skills

Satisfactory MVR (driving record), D.O.T. physical and drug screen, criminal background investigation with job performance reference check and required testing

Incentive bonuses
Vacation, sick and holiday pay
Referral bonus
401K plan
Group medical, dental & vision coverage
On-going training & development
Life insurance
FIVE day work week, SUNDAYS OFF

Employment contingent upon the completion of a national criminal background check, driving record check, pre-employment drug screen. All management positions require at least 2 years of college or 2 years of management experience.

*Benefits may vary for Franchise stores

Fed Ex is hiring---must attend job fair!

FedEx Smart
Job Location(s): Ellenwood
Special Notes/Instructions: To reserve your space at the Job Fair, please contact LaTasha Crumbley at 404-494-2060 between the hours of 9AM to 12PM April 1st - April 11th. Spaces are filled on a 1st come 1st serve basis.

Employment Term: Regular
Employment Type Part Time
Start Date: May 2010
Starting Salary Range: Not Provided
Required Education: Open
Required Experience: Open
Related Categories: Warehousing and Factory Work, Transportation
Position Description

JOB FAIR on 04/13/10 & 04/15/10
Job Summary: - Lift, sort, process and load packages - Some duties may include but are not limited to lifting, pushing, and stacking packages - Loading and unloading trucks by hand - Processing packages and creating mailing containers.

Qualifications: - Out of high school - Must be at least 18 years of age. - As this is a physical position, the ideal candidate possesses experience in warehousing or transportation.

Wage: - $ 9.50/hr. With proven abilities, full time employment opportunities may be available in the future (dependent on position availability). We offer tuition assistance for college, medial benefits, employee discounts and more!

All applicants must attend the Job Fair on April 13, 2010 or April 15, 2010 prior to filling out an appliation. Fair will be held at: 4644 Southpark Blvd
Ellenwood, GA 30294

Job fair April 23rd

Melissa, thanks for sharing this news:

Friday, April 23rd: Congressman David Scott's 7th Annual Jobs Fair
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Georgia International Convention Center, Camp Creek Parkway, College Park ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public

Job fair at Courthouse for RockTenn

Thanks, Kathy, for sending us this lead, which comes from Wes Tallon:

Tuesday, March 30th: Job Fair at the Courthouse for RockTenn
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., Citizen's Hall, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive ~ RockTenn, a paper packaging manufacturer in Douglas County, is recruiting applicants for assembly line leaders, material handlers, quality auditors, and assembly maintenance technicians. Applicants must pass a written test plus a standardized interview. Accepting applications only on March 30th. Tests and interviews will be scheduled after application review.
www.AllianceRockTenn.com

Six Flags is hiring - job fair news

Six Flags will be hiring summer help on Saturday March 27th. Apply online before attending on the 27th.

The Atlanta Workforce Development has a job fair every Tuesday on Pollard Blvd. SW, Atlanta from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

Job fair

A week from today, on Feb. 24, starting at 10 am, A Gift of Love and the Douglas County Women's Entrepreneurial Exchange will host a job fair. The fair will be held at 3870 Longview Dr. in Douglasville.

Trudy Holdman, who is helping organize the event, told the DC Neighbor newspaper that a lot of businesses at the fair will have opportunities available. "There will even be one other company that will have 60 to 70 jobs and we are going to be the only avenue they are using."

The GA Work Ready Program will also be represented there.

There willl also be some vouchers to help jobseekers get into computer classes, Holdman said.

For more information, contact Trudy Holdman at 678-949-8454 or trudyholdman@yahoo.com

Job fair on Monday, Feb. 1

Thanks, Kathy, for telling us abuot the Job Fair today, Monday, February 1, at the Holiday Inn Conference Plaza Hotel in Decatur. The fair is from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Lowe's and a few other companies were announced as participating.

Pest Control Job Fair this Friday!!

I wanted to give everyone an update on our job fair on Friday. We are still set to go. I have updated the job listings and pay scales. If you have any questions feel free to email me at darrell@futureservicesinc.com.

Darrell Lee – GPCA
www.gpca.org

Sponsored By: Georgia Pest Control Association

Thanks for your interest in our job fair. There are approximately 1,100 pest control companies across the state employing over 12,000 Georgians and generating over $400 Million in revenue. While many industries have been severely affected by the poor economy, the pest control industry continues to grow each year. The Pest Control Industry is no longer a “mom & pop” business but a Multi BILLION dollar enterprise featuring state of the art products and equipment. Many employees are enjoying great compensation and benefits offered by Pest Management firms. Most companies offer complete benefit packages including; medical, retirement and company vehicles (benefits vary by company & position).

WHERE: GPCA Office 2034 Beaver Ruin road, Norcross, Ga. 30071

WHEN: January 29, 2010 - 10am – 2pm

Job Positions
• Service Technicians
• Salesmen
• Customer Service Reps.
• Mgmt. Trainees
• Other (will vary by company)

Hiring Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED
• Good Driving Record (Driving Positions)
• Able to Pass Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening
• U.S. citizen or alien authorized to work in the U.S.

Hiring Qualifications
• Good Attitude & Communications Skills
• Able to work in outside elements (hot, cold, rain, etc.)
• Not afraid of “pests” (non-office positions)
• Able to Read, Speak, & Comprehend English.


Up to 10 companies are expected to participate. Come prepared to meet and interact with company representatives. Bring your Resume and be prepared to fill out job applications. We look forward to meeting you at the fair.

For more info, contact Darrell Lee at 770-979-8180 or darrell@futureservicesinc.com





Sponsored By: Georgia Pest Control Association

Job Details

The positions outlined below represent the positions most Pest Management companies employ. Keep in mind that while the list below represents most Pest Management firms, position titles and duties may vary by company. The pay scales below are based on a nationwide summary of Pest Management companies in the Southeastern U.S. Region and do not represent the actual pay offerings by participating companies. Most companies WILL train for many of these positions.

Customer Service Representative: Pay Scale: $10.70 - $14.15hr.**
A position that is responsible for answering and responding to incoming calls, for scheduling inspections and service, and for performing a variety of general administrative tasks. Applicants should be able to perform light duty tasks including data entry and good phone etiquette.

Termite Technician (Baiting Systems) Pay Scale: $12.03 - $16.44hr.**
A position that is responsible for providing services that prevent and/or eliminate termite damage and infestation in buildings, homes, and surrounding structures by installing and monitoring baiting stations/systems. Applicants should be able to perform medium duty talks including going into crawl space/enclosed areas.

Termite Technician (Liquid Treatment) Pay Scale: $11.77 - $16.00hr.**
A position that is responsible for providing services that prevent and/or eliminate termite damage and infestation in buildings, homes, and surrounding structures applying conventional liquid termiticides. Applicants should be able to perform medium duty talks including going into crawl space/enclosed areas.

Pest Control Technician Pay Scale: $12.51 – 17.70hr.**
A position that is responsible for pest related services that promote environmental health and safety by preventing unwanted pests in and around residential and commercial areas. The pest technician solves customer problems related to pest prevention and elimination, which can include pesticide application, analysis, and follow up. Applicants should be able to perform medium duty and be willing to work in all outside seasonal weather.

Sales Representatives Pay Scale: $16.43 - $24.08hr. (Commission)
A position that is responsible for soliciting new pest, lawn, or termite customers via creative lead generation, conventional selling, and use of marketing tools. This position will close sales, generate revenue, and increase territory after performing a thorough inspection, educating the consumer, and providing a proposal. Applicants should be able to have good communication skills and perform light duty tasks including going into crawl space/enclosed areas.

**Pay scale averages in the survey include both new and experienced employees and included
base pay, commissions, and bonus.
Additional Positions


Outside Sales
Inside Sales
Commercial Sales
Service Professionals
Service Managers
Management Trainees
Branch Managers
Administrative positions

Lawn Maintenance Technician

Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader

Landscape Installers

Account Managers

Lawn Spray Techs

Telemarketers

Canvassers

Career and job fair at Gift of Love

Thanks, Debbie, for this info:

Career & Job Fair 2010

Be a part of... “WE” (Women Entrepreneurs)

"Overall, the economy is improving. However, the rate of unemployment in the state of Georgia is still very high. If you are currently seeking employment, considering a career change, or looking for entrepreneurial opportunities, Then add this event to your “to do list”.

When: Wednesday Feb. 24, 2010
Where: “A Gift Of Love” 3870 Longview Dr., Douglasville GA.
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm

Employers from through out the area, will be on hand to:

•Accept applications • Screen for future positions • and to offer
new career options / opportunities

Noted financial advisor and author, Cathy Hankinson, will also
be on hand, to autograph and give away copies of her new book,
“How to Win the Interview and Land the Job”

For more information, please contact
Trudy Holdman @ (678)949-8454
trudyholman@yahoo.com or
Melissa Turner @ (404)787-2853
Melissa_turner@mindspring.com

Job fair, Feb. 10, in Atlanta

Thanks, Jenny, for telling us about this job fair:

Wednesday, February 10, 10am-2pm

Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Ravinia
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30346

Dress to impress! Your first impression is critical when job seeking. Men should wear their best suit with a tie, and matching dress shoes. Women should wear their best jacket with matching skirt or pants and shoes. Admittance may be denied to anyone wearing shorts, jeans, flip flops or other inappropriate attire.

Bring plenty of copies of your resume printed on quality paper. Even if you do not bring a resume, be certain to have a portfolio or briefcase with notebook or legal pad and pens.

Free Parking and Admission

*Dates and location subject to change up to 15 business days before event.
http://atlanta.jobnewsusa.com/JobSeeker/JobFairs/ViewJobFairs.aspx

Job Fair, Feb. 24

CAREER AND JOB FAIR SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH - GOT JOBS? BE WITH US!

Women Entrepreneurs of West Georgia (WE) will host a career and job fair from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at A Gift of Love, located at 3870 Longview Drive in Douglasville. If you have positions available or if you are a network marketer, be with us.

Trudy Holdman, 678.949.8454, trudyholdman@yahoo.com

Pest Control Job Fair - many positions listed

Sponsored By: Georgia Pest Control Association

There are approximately 1,100 pest control companies across the state employing over 12,000 Georgians and generating over $400 Million in revenue. While many industries have been severely affected by the poor economy, the pest control industry continues to grow each year. The Pest Control Industry is no longer a “mom & pop” business but a Multi BILLION dollar enterprise featuring state of the art products and equipment.
Many employees are enjoying great compensation and benefits offered by Pest Management firms. Most companies offer complete benefit packages including; medical, retirement and company vehicles (benefits vary by company & position).

WHERE: GPCA Office 2034 Beaver Ruin road, Norcross, Ga. 30071

WHEN: January 29, 2010 - 10am – 2pm


Job Positions
• Service Technicians
• Salesmen
• Customer Service Reps.
• Mgmt. Trainees
• Other (will vary by company)

Hiring Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED
• Good Driving Record (Driving Positions)
• Able to Pass Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening
• U.S. citizen or alien authorized to work in the U.S.

Hiring Qualifications
• Good Attitude & Communications Skills
• Able to work in outside elements (hot, cold, rain, etc.)
• Not afraid of “pests” (non-office positions)
• Able to Read, Speak, & Comprehend English.


Up to 10 companies are expected to participate. Come prepared to meet and interact with company representatives. Bring your Resume and be prepared to fill out job applications. We look forward to meeting you at the fair.

For more info, contact Darrell Lee at 770-979-8180 or darrell@futureservicesinc.com

Sponsored By: Georgia Pest Control Association

Job Details

The positions outlined below represent the positions most Pest Management companies employ. Keep in mind that while the list below represents most Pest Management firms, position titles and duties may vary by company. The pay scales below are based on a nationwide summary of Pest Management companies in the Southeastern U.S. Region and do not represent the actual pay offerings by participating companies. Most companies WILL train for many of these positions.

Customer Service Representative: Pay Scale: $10.70 - $14.15hr.**
A position that is responsible for answering and responding to incoming calls, for scheduling inspections and service, and for performing a variety of general administrative tasks. Applicants should be able to perform light duty tasks including data entry and good phone etiquette.

Termite Technician (Baiting Systems) Pay Scale: $12.03 - $16.44hr.**
A position that is responsible for providing services that prevent and/or eliminate termite damage and infestation in buildings, homes, and surrounding structures by installing and monitoring baiting stations/systems. Applicants should be able to perform medium duty talks including going into crawl space/enclosed areas.

Termite Technician (Liquid Treatment) Pay Scale: $11.77 - $16.00hr.**
A position that is responsible for providing services that prevent and/or eliminate termite damage and infestation in buildings, homes, and surrounding structures applying conventional liquid termiticides. Applicants should be able to perform medium duty talks including going into crawl space/enclosed areas.

Pest Control Technician Pay Scale: $12.51 – 17.70hr.**
A position that is responsible for pest related services that promote environmental health and safety by preventing unwanted pests in and around residential and commercial areas. The pest technician solves customer problems related to pest prevention and elimination, which can include pesticide application, analysis, and follow up. Applicants should be able to perform medium duty and be willing to work in all outside seasonal weather.

Sales Representatives Pay Scale: $16.43 - $24.08hr. (Commission)
A position that is responsible for soliciting new pest, lawn, or termite customers via creative lead generation, conventional selling, and use of marketing tools. This position will close sales, generate revenue, and increase territory after performing a thorough inspection, educating the consumer, and providing a proposal. Applicants should be able to have good communication skills and perform light duty tasks including going into crawl space/enclosed areas.

**Pay scale averages in the survey include both new and experienced employees and included
base pay, commissions, and bonus.

Job Fair - Waste Industries

Thanks, Steve F., for letting us know about an upcoming job fair:

Waste Industries Job Fair
Wed., Dec. 9, from 3 to 6 pm

Ramada Limited, at 8315 Cherokee Blvd., Douglasville, GA 30134

Waste Industries will be taking applications for:
Maintenance Manager
Operation Manager
Mechanics

Be sure to bring copies of your resume and your business cards, if you have them. Good luck!

Job fair in Peachtree City on Nov. 18

GEN-ers, please see below for a message from Jobseekers of Peachtree City, a great faith-based support group for those in career transition.

"Dear JobSeekers of Peachtree City alumni and current members,

As you know, we rarely request your support of a specific JobSeekers project.

We are reaching out today for two reasons. You may be able to contribute to the success of a UNIQUE event sponsored by JobSeekers of Peachtree City and The Bridge Community Center from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on Wednesday 18 November 2009.

This exciting event is a career fair for professionals, designed specifically to connect great companies in the south Atlanta metro area with experienced supervisors to senior-level professionals. In order to deliver a high value event we are seeking companies who currently have professional level positions to fill or anticipate having openings during the first quarter of 2010.

1. Job Seekers: Are you are in transition or unsatisfied with your current employment situation? Come to the PTC Career Fair. This is a must attend event!

This event in FREE, but event attendance is limited and advanced registration is required at www.ptccareerfair.org. The website contains additional details about this exciting career fair. We highly recommend registering as soon as possible.

Who else do you know of who is in transition or unsatisfied with their current employment situation? Invite them to the PTC Career Fair!

2. Employers: Is your employer is hiring professional to senior-level positions, or planning to do so in the first quarter of 2010? You can help us achieve our goal of identifying 40 companies that can benefit by participating in this FREE career fair for employers!

If YES, would you please email us at info@ptccareerfair.org with the following information so we may follow-up:

1. Your company's or organization's name

2. Your name and preferred telephone and email

3. Your company contact's name, title, telephone and email

Thank you in advance for your assistance. We sincerely appreciate your support! Please see the attached highlights regarding this exciting event for additional information.

Warm regards,

The JobSeekers of Peachtree City Career Fair Volunteer Team

www.ptccareerfair.org

Job fair at Crowne Plaza Ravinia this Thursday

Job-seekers, there will be a job fair this Thursday, October 29, from 10am-2pm in the Perimeter Mall area.

Details:

Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Ravinia
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30346

Dress to impress! Your first impression is critical when job seeking. Men should wear their best suit with a tie, and matching dress shoes. Women should wear their best jacket with matching skirt or pants and shoes. Admittance may be denied to anyone wearing shorts, jeans, flip flops or other inappropriate attire.

Bring plenty of copies of your resume printed on quality paper. Even if you do not bring a resume, be certain to have a portfolio or briefcase with notebook or legal pad and pens.

Free Parking and Admission

*Dates and location subject to change up to 15 business days before event.

for more information and to register:
http://atlanta.jobnewsusa.com/JobSeeker/JobFairs/FairDetails.aspx?id=208