While you're looking for a job....

While you're searching for your next job, remember that God is still in control, and He will help you. Here's a devotional for today, excerpted from God's Little Book of Guarantees, by Heather Kopp:

God guarantees His Word will show you the way

"My word is like a lamp that you can use to light your path. When your way seems dark or confused, turn to My instructions. They will shed fresh light on what you should do. When you think on My words, your understanding is sure to be illuminated."

A suggested prayer for today:
"Dear God, When I am stumbling through the darkness, please light my path. I know that You keep Your promises. I will wait for understanding from You, especially about my job search. Amen."

Fayette County jobs

Job-seekers, did you know that the Fayette County Development Authority has job leads online? Check out:

http://www.fayettega.org/jobs

Today's leads include:

warehouse order pullers/packers
business administrator at General Dynamics (Dept. of Defense or Army experience required)
route delivery drivers for Royal Food Service
bench technician
help desk agent at NCR
various jobs at Piedmont Fayette Hospital

See you tomorrow at our regular Wednesday meeting at noon.

Networking event with Home Depot, Earthlink, more

This networking lead comes from Marsi:

"WIT Connect: Connecting for a Cause, presented by SaM Solutions, July 16, 2009 at 5:30pm, Atlanta History Center, Buckhead

ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT - DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKET TO THE NETWORKING EVENT OF THE YEAR?

Approximately 30 leading companies are volunteering 60 high-level executives as part of "Connecting for a Cause." Executives from The Home Depot, Cbeyond, Genuine Parts, Earthlink, Sciele Pharma and many more are participating in this live and silent auction event. WIT Connect is known to industry insiders as the place to network, gain personal introductions to industry leaders and discover new ways to develop your career - all while supporting a great cause.

WIT Connect is an investment in your career you can't afford to miss - reserve your spot for the best technology networking in Georgia. Tickets include two drinks and delicious hors d'oeuvres catered by Divine Event with cash bar available. Ticket prices are only $85 for TAG members; $90 for non-TAG members. Register now for your spot at this year's event and receive the WIT Connect program book on-line before the event. Besides expanding your visibility to key leaders and decision makers, through WIT Connect you will also be supporting WIT's mission to develop and promote women for success in technology in Georgia. The funds raised through WIT Connect also support our pre-career programs focused on attracting girls and young women to science, technology, engineering, and math careers. View the current list of auction candidates online.

WIT Connect sponsors: SaM Solutions, NPI, AutoTrader.com, Cbeyond, MDI Group, Sciele Pharma, CarterBaldwin, Stratix, Intellinet, and ExactTarget.

WIT's Careers in Action is a six month program targeted for management-level women wanting to gain critical leadership skills needed to begin their ascent in their organization . This July, WIT is offering another session of Leadership Foundations , which focuses on enhancing crucial skills needed to be an effective leader. Participants will complete this program with: proven methods to develop, set, and execute goals; understand key differences between management and leadership; improved communication and negotiation skills; an ongoing accountability plan; and exposure to senior IT executives in Atlanta's technology community. Sign up or sponsor a candidate today! Contact us for more information or to receive an application. Enrollment will be limited to 20 women.

Join fast-track executives from CNN, Cbeyond, IBM, Jabian Consulting, McKesson, NS Corporation, and Turner Broadcasting System on a journey to polish their professional brand and evolve from being effective to influential. WIT's Executive Coaching program features carefully selected coaches and subject-matter experts to help participants: explore their talents; build their personal brand; craft, package, and promote their story; master self-promotion; and become print and camera-worthy. To request an application or more information, email the Executive Coaching team.

WIT is a nonprofit with the mission to develop and promote women for success in technology in Georgia. "

Need real estate advice?

GEN member Marsi would like to share the following announcement with anyone who is looking for advice in today's real estate market:


"We are pleased to announce that real estate guru John Adams will be our guest speaker on Tuesday, July 21st from noon-1pm at the GreyStone Power Luncheon sponsored by Douglas County Bank Mortgage.

John Adams visit couldn't come at a better time as we are all wondering about questions like: Is now the time to buy? Do I need to wait to sell? Is real estate still a good investment? Does the recent increase in home sales mean that the market is starting to rebound? John Adams is very qualified to answer all of these questions- he is often referred to "as Atlanta's most trusted voice in real estate." He speaks from experience as he has bought, sold, brokered, leased or managed residential real estate valued at well over fifty million dollars.

His investment seminars at Emory University in Atlanta have attracted overflow crowds every quarter, and his call-in radio program on News-Talk Radio 920amWGKA is listened to by thousands of Atlantans every Saturday at noon. In addition to his radio career that has covered nearly two decades, John Adams is also the author of a real estate column in the AJC each Sunday.

The GreyStone Power Luncheon is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. You can pay at the door via cash, check, Visa, MC & AMEX, but you must RSVP in advance. This luncheon will sell out. Please RSVP as soon as possible by responding to this e-mail or calling the Chamber office with your number of attendees and their names.

Reminder: You are invited to join us for the AT&T Business After Hours at The Taste for a time of great food, fun and fellowship today (Thursday, June 25th) from 4pm-6pm. This month's AT&T is sponsored by Firm Design, Inc. The Taste is located in historic downtown Douglasville at 6650 Broad St. (at the corner of Broad and Campbellton streets) Douglasville, 30134. There is limited parking behind The Taste. You can also use the Regions Bank and Chamber parking lots for overflow parking. The AT&T Business After Hours is free for Chamber members and $20 for non-members."

Need real estate advice?

"We are pleased to announce that real estate guru John Adams will be our guest speaker on Tuesday, July 21st from noon-1pm at the GreyStone Power Luncheon sponsored by Douglas County Bank Mortgage. John Adams visit couldn't come at a better time as we are all wondering about questions like: Is now the time to buy? Do I need to wait to sell? Is real estate still a good investment? Does the recent increase in home sales mean that the market is starting to rebound? John Adams is very qualified to answer all of these questions- he is often referred to "as Atlanta's most trusted voice in real estate." He speaks from experience as he has bought, sold, brokered, leased or managed residential real estate valued at well over fifty million dollars. His investment seminars at Emory University in Atlanta have attracted overflow crowds every quarter, and his call-in radio program on News-Talk Radio 920amWGKA is listened to by thousands of Atlantans every Saturday at noon. In addition to his radio career that has covered nearly two decades, John Adams is also the author of a real estate column in the AJC each Sunday. The GreyStone Power Luncheon is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. You can pay at the door via cash, check, Visa, MC & AMEX, but you must RSVP in advance. This luncheon will sell out. Please RSVP as soon as possible by responding to this e-mail or calling the Chamber office with your number of attendees and their names.

Reminder: You are invited to join us for the AT&T Business After Hours at The Taste for a time of great food, fun and fellowship today (Thursday, June 25th) from 4pm-6pm. This month's AT&T is sponsored by Firm Design, Inc. The Taste is located in historic downtown Douglasville at 6650 Broad St. (at the corner of Broad and Campbellton streets) Douglasville, 30134. There is limited parking behind The Taste. You can also use the Regions Bank and Chamber parking lots for overflow parking. The AT&T Business After Hours is free for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.

Sitter needed

In today's Douglas County Sentinel: "Sitter needed immediately for 4 yr old girl, 7 yr old boy Wednesday through Friday from 3 pm to 12 am. Call 404-454-9104."

Mark your calendars

Thanks, Marsi, for sending this link:

Mark Your Calendars!

Emory Center for Lifelong Learning is sponsoring a complimentary open house focused on successful career change and management on July 11th. The theme of this community-based initiative is "Reinventing Your Career." The goal of this timely event is to provide valuable information to anyone who could benefit from career-related training. We will provide an overview of ten different career tracks which the Center offers. In addition, you have an opportunity to select the two programs you would like to hear about in more detail, including:

Paralegal Studies
Six Sigma Green Belt
Web Design
Graphic Design
Computer Forensics
Certified Technical Trainer
Certified Financial Planning
Certified Internal Auditor
Management
Human Resource Management

The event will begin with a general session in which you will hear from some of our staff and instructors. Next there will be two 20 to 30-minute breakout sessions with 10 minute breaks between them. Check back later for a detailed schedule of sessions!

When: Saturday, July 11th from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Where: Emory Center for Lifelong Learning - Emory Briarcliff Campus, Building B (immediately behind Building A) http://www.cll.emory.edu/images/maps/MapBriarcliff.pdf

Why: to receive valuable career training information

How: Register for the event here! (This program is free, but you must register to attend)

Systems Analyst IV

Georgia Tech is seeking a Systems Analyst IV for its Distance Learning and Professional Education organization. For complete details and to apply, see:

https://ea.ohr.gatech.edu/careers/FullDescription.asp?jobid=ACC8280&type=3&typeofjob=ext&jobtitle=Systems%20Analyst%20IV

Required Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Analyze, modify, and maintain existing systems/programs. Determine and resolve system and program problems; coordinate communication with vendors when appropriate for problem resolution.
Analyze user requirements for new systems/programs; determine definitions and design specifications. Provide estimates of technical effort for projects when needed.
Develop, test, and implement custom systems/programs. Monitor project scheduling and project tracking control systems. Prepare and conduct Application Test Plans. Provide technical support to users, including assisting functional users with adequate testing of applications prior to moving into production mode.
Assist in development of standards and guidelines and ensure compliance of all standards and guidelines.
Write technical/operational/user documentation.

SELECTION PROCESS WILL INCLUDE A PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SCREENING.
Duties:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Strongly prefer Master's Degree.
Experience:Four years of job-related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The following specialized skills are required for this position:

Technical Requirements:
Requires high proficiency in several programming languages such as PHP, Java, HTML, XML, C++, etc. and adaptable and trainable in new languages as needed
Requires high proficiency with database connectivity using MySQL, Oracle, all Microsoft office 2007 applications, including the ability to write Visual Basic for Applicantions scripts, macros, and SQL Server
Must be familiar with common web and other system development tools. Prefer experience with the Model/View/Controller (MVC) programming methodology and related toolsets such as Zend
Must demonstrate the ability to stay current and competent with new technologies through formal training and self-directed learning
Must be knowledgeable in graphic design process and have the ability to work effectively with graphic designers
Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including tools such as Visio and Project
Prefer university or public sector experience

Get paid to take "Work Ready" test

Did you know that if you're unemployed, you can get paid to take the Georgia Work Ready test?

This info comes from today's Douglas County Sentinel:

Be Work Ready is a program of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development. The idea is to give Georgians an incentive to earn a Work Ready Certificate. You'll just need to take a test that shows you have the necessary basics for more customized job training.

The test is offered at various West Central campuses, including the Douglas County campus the 3rd Friday of every month. You must preregister by contacting Gail Reeves, administrative secretary, at 770-836-6690 or gail.reeves@westgatech.edu.

According to a May 29 press release from the Governor's Office, when you earn a bronze, silver, or gold level certificate, you're eligible for a $50 gift card. Earn a platinum certificate, and you're eligible for a $100 certificate.

Eligible test takers can apply for Be Work Ready funds at www.begaworkready.com

Greystone Power and DeNyse Signs are two of the companies that consider Work Ready test scores when filling jobs.