Comments on: Ask an Atlanta human resource expert for career advice!

By: Joy Johnston

Joy Johnston — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:42:43 +0000

Lane, a related question just happened to be answered in this month’s Ask HR column, hope it helps:

http://www.ajc.com/hotjobs/content/hotjobs/careercenter/articles/2009/02/28/ask_hr.html

By: Lane

Lane — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:11:59 +0000

With today’s high unemployment rate, how long would a person be unemployed before he/she is asked during an interview why he/she has been out of work for so long?

By: Michael Haberman, SPHR

Michael Haberman, SPHR — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:23:39 +0000

Duchess:
Right now I would stay with the job and try to figure out what you don’t like about it and see if you can fix it. But, nothing bars you from looking for a job while you have a job. In fact, that is actually the best situation. Just try to do it on your own time. Otherwise you may find yourself on the outside looking in and now is not a good time to be doing that.

By: Duchess

Duchess — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:50:10 +0000

I have job presently, but I don’t like it. I am very thankful to have a job, but do I stay with my job and be miserable or do I try and find something else. Where do I draw the line. Thanks.

By: Joy Johnston

Joy Johnston — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:23:58 +0000

Stacy-

Here are what some of our HR and employments experts have had to say, they seem to think that right now, networking is the key, so even though you are new in the area, it may be wise to become involved in local groups to rebuild a professional network so that you can have another avenue for job leads:

http://www.ajc.com/hotjobs/content/hotjobs/careercenter/articles/2008/12/07/askhr_layoffs.html

You might want to consider going the contract or temp route as well:
http://www.ajc.com/hotjobs/content/hotjobs/careercenter/articles/2008/10/19/lindgren.html

Good luck to you in your job search!

By: JD

JD — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:12:34 +0000

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By: JD

JD — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:11:51 +0000

I relocated to the Atlanta area six months ago due to a transfer my husband had to make. I was employed as an HR Coordinator at the corporate headquarters of a large company in Dallas, TX, and have yet to find work here in Atlanta. I am a hard worker, smart and reliable. I know if I could just get an interview or two I might be able to find something, but haven’t even gotten that far in the process. Help!

By: Stacy Norris

Stacy Norris — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:31:22 +0000

I was laid off from a Medical billing/collections position in May 08 after 10 years of service. (Company sold) At the same time I relocated to an area that I am not familiar with, nor do I really know anyone, and I am having a difficult time trying to find a position within the medical industry. There are jobs available but the going trend here is knowing someone within that company. I am really at a loss, I have the qualifications for the jobs but I cannot seem to even get a call back to inquire about my resume. The Job ads are next to none since everything is word of mouth, so I really don’t know what my next move should be. Any thoughts?

By: Joy Johnston

Joy Johnston — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:24:04 +0000

Emily- There are indeed Atlanta HR groups that may be of interest to you. Here is a list compiled by HR Roundtable panelist, Dionna Keels: HR Leadership Forum - Atlanta: For HR Executives The American Society for Training and Development - Atlanta The Atlanta Area Compensation Association Metro Atlanta Recruiters Channel

By: Zsuzsu Illes

Zsuzsu Illes — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:33:22 +0000

I am wondering whether it would work for Phil Dolan to sell his services (that which he did for his wife) to other artists in the area?