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The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will host another “Ask Ted” (Type, Explore, Discover) online chat Wednesday, May 30. The chat will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the GDOL website www.dol.state.ga.us.

Entitled “Online Job Search,” the 90-minute chat will focus on job seekers needing advice, tips, and techniques on conducting an effective online job search. A panel of experts will be available to discuss the use of the electronic media to enhance an applicant’s job search. Discussion will center on the dos and don’ts of completing an online job application and information on how to implement an effective online-job search.

People may ask questions during the live chat or email questions in advance to askted@gdol.ga.gov. They may also do so on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOL or Twitter at @GeorgiaDOL. To sign up for a reminder, or join the chat, go to the GDOL website at www.dol.state.ga.us.

Click on the Spotlight section and click on “more” to view “Chat with An Expert” under the Job Seeker Spotlights heading on the website.

Previous chats can also be replayed from the same sections of the department’s website by clicking on the “Chat with an Expert: Replay” link.

The topics previously covered include “Building a Bridge to a New Career:

Strategies for Teens and 20s,” “Surviving a Layoff,” “Starting Your Own Business,” “Services for Veterans,” “Profit by Investing in Workers with Disabilities,” “Workforce Development,” “Making the Most of GDOL’s Online Services,” “GDOL Services for Businesses,” “Job Searching in a Tight Economy,” “Options for Your Next Career,” “Résumés,” “Interviewing Plus,” and “Resumania: Creating a Winning Resume.”

Source:http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/story.aspx?id=759799#.T8YOoFIhVuY

Looking for a new job or career change? Read this Blog today.

Prositions, Inc., a career consulting and coaching firm, is launching a new blog called, ProCareerChat, aimed at helping those who are looking for employment, get back into the game. Instead of wasting away at home or online searching through hundreds of job postings, read ProCareerChat to get “real-world” tips on how to actually find and land the job you want.

ProCareerChat isn’t only for those looking for work, but also those who are looking to help guide employees onto their next career prospect.

“ProCareerChat is a new forum for job seekers and HR professionals alike. Our blog focuses on what is crucial for those on both sides of the career equation, and what they need to know to be successful in their career search or transition,” said Robin Salsberry, President of Prositions, Inc., “As career coaching professionals, we’ve helped thousands of people find jobs in today’s tough market and we know what hiring managers are looking for, and what makes them toss a resume or job application in the circular file.”

Contributions to ProCareerChat come from a variety of sources including certified executive coaches, career strategists, professional resume writers, recruiters and even corporate hiring managers.

“Our new blog is the place to go if you are looking for advice on how to proceed with your job search,” said Patti Rock, Director of Professional Services, Prositions, Inc. “ProCareerChat posts are written in an easy-to-read format with a variety of suggestions and steps to try. Our authors will put you in the know when it comes to what employers are actually looking for when they hire.”

ProCareerChat also offers interactive dialogue, where readers get the opportunity to ask questions, get answers and share helpful hints and ideas with other contributors who are in similar situations.

“We believe this new forum will quickly become a prime landing site for job seekers, HR professionals and hiring managers to share the latest information about what is working in the job market today,” said Robin Salsberry.

Source:http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/05/29/looking-new-job-or-career-change-read-blog-today