The following information was sent to DCA on September 15, 2020. Courtesy of Cobb Works.
Job Fairs and Hiring Events for Job Seekers (In-Person Events)
[NOTE: Given the ever-evolving situation with COVID-19, job seekers are advised to contact the host prior to the event to confirm event plans.]
Goodwill of North Georgia hosts hiring events and job fairs in partnership with employers at its Career Centers each month. Following is a look at upcoming in-person opportunities to engage with employers. For a complete list of Goodwill events for job seekers, click here for access to event calendars for each Career Center.
TeamWRX Hiring Fair – Monday, September 14th, Thursday, September 17th, Monday, September 21st, Thursday, September 24th, and Monday, September 28th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Old National Career Center (6175 Old National Highway, Suite 120, Atlanta, GA). Contact Brenda Marshall at 678-554-0412 or bmarshall@ging.org for more information.
Terrific Tuesdays Job Fair – Tuesday, September 15th, Tuesday, September 22nd, and Tuesday, September 29th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Oakwood Career Center (3715 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA). Contact Johnny Varner at jvarner@ging.org or 770-538-4209 for more information.
Multi-Employer Job Fair – Wednesday, September 16th, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Cartersville Career Center (929 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA). Contact Beatriz Gonzalez at bgonzalez@ging.org or 770-276-7036 for more information.
Horizon Staffing Job Fair – Wednesday, September 16th, Wednesday, September 23rd, and Wednesday, September 30th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Old National Career Center (6175 Old National Highway, Suite 120, Atlanta, GA). Contact Brenda Marshall at 678-554-0412 or bmarshall@ging.org for more information.
Georgia Department of Corrections Hiring Event – Wednesday, September 16th, Wednesday, September 23rd, and Wednesday, September 30th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Stockbridge Career Center (7291 Davidson Parkway North, Stockbridge, GA). Contact Temeka Minor at tminor@ging.org for more information.
Randstad Hiring Event – Thursday, September 17th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Cartersville Career Center (929 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA). Contact Beatriz Gonzalez at bgonzalez@ging.org or 770-276-7036 for more information.
Georgia Square Mall Job Fair – Wednesday, September 30th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, via the Athens Career Center, at Georgia Square Mall (3700 Atlanta Highway, Athens, GA).
DiversityHiringExpos.com is hosting its 97th Greater Atlanta Professional, Veteran, Collegiate Career Fair on Thursday, September 17th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Cobb Galleria Centre (2 Galleria Parkway, SE, Atlanta, GA). Diversity Hiring Expos.com specializes in diversity, Veteran, bilingual and multicultural career fairs. Participating employers include Fortune 500 companies, local businesses, government agencies, education and nonprofit groups. Click here for more information. Click here to register.
Choice Career Fairs is hosting its Atlanta Career Fair, Thursday, October 8th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody (4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA). Click here to learn more and register.
Virtual Events
Coast to Coast Career Fairs is holding its next Atlanta Virtual Career Fair on Monday, September 14th to Wednesday, September 16th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Job seekers can connect with hiring managers virtually, browse through dozens of employer virtual booths, apply to jobs, and live text or video chat with employers when they are at their booth. Click here for more information and to register.
Amazon is hosting its virtual event, Amazon Career Day, on Wednesday, September 16th, starting at 12:00 PM. This live, interactive experience is for all job seekers, regardless of your level of experience, professional field, or background – and whether you’re interested in working at Amazon or elsewhere. Throughout this one-day event, job seekers will have the opportunity to livestream fireside chats and listen to panel discussions with recruiting experts and industry leaders giving advice on how to help you land your next job. Click here to learn more and register.
Goodwill of North Georgia is hosting several Virtual Job Fairs for job seekers in locations throughout north Georgia. Job seekers should go to www.careerconnector.org to learn more and register.
Smyrna Virtual Job Fair – Thursday, September 17th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Old National Virtual Job Fair – Thursday, September 24th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The National Collegiate Sales Competition is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on Friday, September 18th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Students from universities around the world interested in a career in sales are invited to join the event to meet with employers recruiting future sales leaders. Click here to learn more and register.
National Career Fairs is hosting its Atlanta Virtual Career Fair on Tuesday, September 22nd, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. National Career Fairs has held over 10,000 career fairs nationwide for nearly 20 years. As with its in-person fairs, job seekers will have the opportunity to interview with top employers making hiring decisions at the virtual fair. Click here to learn more and register.
Equal Opportunity Publications is hosting its Careers & the Disabled Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, September 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. People with disabilities (including veterans), ranging from current college students and recent college graduates to professionals with backgrounds in all career disciplines are invited to participate. Click here to learn more and register.
WorldatWork is hosting its Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, September 24th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Candidates seeking full-time and part-time positions, internships, and co-ops are invited to participate. Click here to register.
My Employment Options is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on Monday, September 28th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This nationwide recruiting event is for job seekers with disabilities and other challenges seeking work-at-home, telecommuting, and on-site full-and-part-time job and internship opportunities. Click here to learn more and register.
Recruit Military is hosting its Atlanta Virtual Career Fair for Veterans on Thursday, October 1st, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Veterans who have served in the U.S. military and their spouses are invited to join this event. Click here to learn more and register.
BestHire Career Fairs is hosting its Atlanta Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, October 8th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Job seekers will have the opportunity to interview with hiring employers from a variety of industries. Click here to learn more and register.
Job Fair Pro is hosting its Atlanta Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, October 8th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Job seekers will have the opportunity to visit with employers at virtual booths to see what they are offering and ask plenty of questions. On-the-spot hiring is possible. Click here to learn more and register.
Champions of Diversity is hosting its next Atlanta CareerTown.net Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, October 8th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. ChampionsOfDiversity.org, I Heart Radio and Choice Career Fairs have partnered to present a college & professional career fair that allows recruiters and job seekers to connect and communicate in real-time and then setup meetings face-to-face at the live on-site career fair event. Click here to learn more and register.
Hire Heroes USA is hosting its Veterans Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, October 22nd, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Active-duty Military, Veterans, and Military dependents seeking full-time, intern, and co-op positions are invited to attend. Click here to learn more and register.
Equal Opportunity Publications is hosting its STEM Diversity Virtual Career Expo on Friday, October 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Current college students, recent college graduates, entry-level job seekers and experienced professionals who have backgrounds and career interests in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are invited to participate. Job candidates represent all members of minority groups and diverse cultures, including people with disabilities, women and veterans. Click here to learn more and register.
WorkSource Northwest Georgia is hosting its first iWORKS Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, October 22nd, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The fair will connect job seekers with employers with positions in the advanced manufacturing and transportation/distribution and logistics fields. Click here to register.
University Network is hosting a Virtual Career & Internship Fair on Thursday, October 29th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Students and alumni from 14 top universities – including the University of Georgia – representing all majors and degrees and seeking full-time, intern, co-op, summer, and part-time job opportunities are invited to attend. Click here to learn more and register.
MilitaryX is hosting its virtual Atlanta Veterans Career Fair on Monday, November 2nd from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event is designed for those who are on active duty, in the National Guard, the Reserves, and their spouses to connect with employers. Click here for more information and to register.
Bender Consulting Services, Inc. is hosting its Disability Virtual Career Fair on Tuesday, November 10th, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Candidates seeking full-time, intern, and co-op jobs are invited to attend. Click here to learn more and register.
The Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers (GACE) is hosting its Inaugural Virtual Statewide Career Fair on Tuesday, November 10th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students and alumni from over 40 colleges and universities in Georgia are invited to join this event with employers to explore full-time, intern, co-op, summer, and part-time job opportunities. Click here to learn more and register.