Friday, March 29, 2013
Revised January figures show the actual January jobless rate was 8.1 percent.
Smyrna's unemployment rate rose to 8.4 percent in February, with 2,534 people counted as jobless in the Cobb County city. Just a few weeks ago the Georgia Department of Labor reported the city's January jobless rate at 8.4 percent, but after revisions the agency revealed the actual rate was 8.1 percent. An additional 110 workers were counted as unemployed last month. Smyrna retains the distinction of having the lowest unemployment rate of the three Cobb cities for which statistics are compiled, with Marietta at 8.7 percent and Kennesaw at 9 percent. Overall Cobb County's February unemployment rate was even better than those three cities, with 7.4 percent of the labor force considered jobless. That was a drop of four-tenths of a percent …
Monday, November 12, 2012
New initiatives launched by Governor's Office of Workforce Development includes Operation: Workforce website for companies to list job opportunities for veterans.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Gov. Nathan Deal and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development on Thursday launched Operation: Workforce to help returning veterans find jobs. Job listings from companies across Georgia looking to fill positions with veterans are posted on the website. The website also includes information on resources and services available to veterans. GOWD also kicked off the Hire a Georgia Veteran campaign. This campaign consists of a “Pledge to Support Georgia’s Veterans” for employers to sign. Employers who sign the pledge commit to give enhanced hiring opportunities to veterans. “Serving Georgia’s veterans is a top priority for the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development,” said Executive Director Tricia Pridemore in a press release …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Join the Georgia Department of Labor for tips on how to write the perfect resume.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Smyrna-Vinings job seekers - The Georgia Department of Labor experts offer resume writing advice. You can view replays of previous live discussions on topics including surviving a layoff, career advice for young people and succeeding at job interviews.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Replay the Georgia Department of Labor's live chat on how to nail that next job interview.
The Georgia Department of Labor hosted a live chat on Wednesday on how make a good impression during a job interview. Smyrna city officials have said the jobs market in the area has picked up over the last several weeks and months. Georgia’s unemployment rate declined for the seventh consecutive month, according to the state Department of Labor. To view previous chat sessions, click on the “Chat with an Expert: Replay” link on the GDOL website. January's session, on surviving a layoff, and February's, with career advice for young people, were also featured on Patch.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Your weekly look at available local jobs.
Fed-Ex is hiring a part-time Dockworker to transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers. Must be able to lift 75lbs. An RN Branch Director of Healthcare Operations is needed at Gentiva Home Health. Candidate must have RN License and a Bachelors Degree or the equivalent. Courtyard by Marriott on Paces Ferry Rd is ready to hire a Relief Night Auditor. Compensation is $10-$10.50/hr. Position is for the graveyard shift. Benefits include insurance, hotel discounts and 401k. Critical Connection has an open position for a Physical Therapist. Critial Connection is a provider of rehabilitation and post-acute care. Benefits include 100% Medical and Dental coverage from your first day of employment, FREE …
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Brian
3:38 am on Saturday, March 30, 2013
Due to the decrease in service-sector jobs, the public adult education center being paid for with part of the SPLOST should hopefully help retraining people that are trained for service sector jobs to skills that are valuable for businesses which should attract businesses and jobs to Cobb and Smyrna. I also mentioned to some council members that beyond the incentives they have for residential re-… more ›