Rockdale sets hiring events in March

The Georgia Department of Labor is working with several partners on a job readiness event and accompanying job fair in Rockdale County in March.

The readiness event is set for March 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Restoration Storehouse Center, 1400 Parker Road S.E., Conyers. The job fair follows a week later, March 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the same location.

Partners include the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, WorkSource Atlanta Regional, Restoration Storehouse, Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council, Georgia Piedmont Technical College and The Stellar Consulting Group.

Those who attend the readiness event will be given early entry to the job fair. Attendees will be able to explore career goals. They should bring a résumé and be dressed for success. Workshops will run concurrently and repeat at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.  Subject areas include résumé writing, interviewing, job fair success and helping attendees be more effective in a job search.

Job seekers interested in attending the events may visit employgeorgia.com to create an account so you can prepare and submit a résumé. Having an Employ Georgia account expedites the interview process.

Applicants are encouraged to bring their résumés, driver’s licenses and dress business casual to improve their chances to be hired. Visit dol.georgia.gov to learn more about career opportunities, Employ Georgia and other GDOL services and to connect with us on social media.