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.

• 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

Photo by slushpup

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.

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

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

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.

Related Stories:

• Get Connected Atlanta! How Knowing your city can help your job search
• Why Social Networking is Important to Job Searching

This week's edition:


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

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