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Old 06-25-2013, 01:40 PM
 
Location: Sandy Springs, GA
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I keep seeing threads about people whose jobs are moving them here to Atlanta, and it makes me wonder what the heck i'm doing wrong with my own job search!

Maybe all these jobs are in a different field than mine? I am currently employed, but I am looking for something that will move my career forward and out of a rut!
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Old 06-25-2013, 10:42 PM
 
Location: Johns Creek, GA
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Maybe you should change your name from"Tarzan"man to "modern"man; hopefully an updated image is all you need Sending my best wishes for you!
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Old 06-26-2013, 05:02 AM
 
Location: Sweet Home...CHICAGO
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These people are TRANSFERS or have jobs or businesses that enable them to work from home and live anywhere. It's difficult to find a job here by just simply applying, even for the locals. Things are starting to pick up though. After four years of looking, I am just now starting to get interviews or calls about jobs. But this has been mostly through networking.

Any particular reason why you want Atlanta? There are other areas that are doing much better in terms of hiring, so you may not want to put all of your eggs in one basket. These days you need to be willing to move to where ever you can find a job. Do you have an Atlanta address you are using?
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Old 06-26-2013, 06:27 AM
 
Location: Sandy Springs, GA
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uh. I already live in Atlanta.
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Old 06-26-2013, 06:46 AM
 
Location: Sweet Home...CHICAGO
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uh. I already live in Atlanta.
I misunderstood. I thought you were trying to move to Atlanta. Well all you can do is keep applying or start looking elsewhere if you aren't growing in your career. Everyone close to me has left or is leaving Atlanta for better opportunities. They just couldn't find the jobs or opportunities for advancement that they wanted here. While I'm starting to get interviews in Atlanta, I will most likely leave Atlanta at the end of the year too.

Are you networking? That really is the best way to get a job in Atlanta these days if you are a local.
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Old 06-26-2013, 09:11 PM
 
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i misunderstood. I thought you were trying to move to atlanta. Well all you can do is keep applying or start looking elsewhere if you aren't growing in your career. Everyone close to me has left or is leaving atlanta for better opportunities. They just couldn't find the jobs or opportunities for advancement that they wanted here. While i'm starting to get interviews in atlanta, i will most likely leave atlanta at the end of the year too.

Are you networking? That really is the best way to get a job in atlanta these days if you are a local.
tonygeorgia will get you for posting this lol
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Old 06-26-2013, 11:58 PM
 
Location: Sweet Home...CHICAGO
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tonygeorgia will get you for posting this lol
I'm sure he'll try lol. Atlanta isn't a catch-all and it isn't the best place for everyone. Folks have to be open to everywhere other than Atlanta to find a job these days.
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Old 06-27-2013, 07:33 AM
 
Location: The Greatest city on Earth: City of Atlanta Proper
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Maybe all these jobs are in a different field than mine? I am currently employed, but I am looking for something that will move my career forward and out of a rut!
What is your line of work and your educational background?
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