Career Transitions Meeting

1. I don't know about you, but I had to pull out a cardigan sweater for Sunday. It was chilly as I perused the Marietta Greek Festival. Ready for cooler temperatures? A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible today after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

2. The North Cobb Democrats Meetup Group meets today.  Melissa Pike will be the guest speaker. Melissa is the Chairman of the Cobb County Democratic Party Committee. She will explain the important work that the committee does to ensure successful election results for the Democratic party. This will be an informative meeting where you can learn and share ideas in promoting the Democratic Party message. 7 p.m. Rib Ranch located at 2063 Canton Road.

3. The Marietta Daily Journal reported that in a rebuke to new Gov. Nathan Deal, Georgia Republicans on Saturday elected Sue Everhart of Cobb to another term as state party chairwoman over Deal’s hand-picked candidate.
Read more: The Marietta Daily Journal - Marietta Daily Journal

4. St. Andrew United Methodist Church Men's Golf Outing 2011. To support local families in need. Registration: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m . Tee time: 9 a.m. $94/player. Sponsorships available. Eagle Watch Golf Course, 3055 Eagle Watch Drive, Woodstock. More information, call 770-924-7204 or www.thepumpkinchurch.org/golf-outing.

5. Who is the largest employer in the world? It’s the government. And they are hiring.

Did you know that Atlanta ranks 4th for Federal jobs outside of Washington D.C. for the 35 largest Federal agencies? Join the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta for their next Career Transitions Meeting and hear speaker Leigh Moore share her insights into navigating the Federal hiring process including resumes and KSA’s and determining which Federal jobs are a good fit for you.

Leigh Moore, president of Bridge Career Management, Inc., is a Human Resources Consultant, Career Coach & Trainer with more than 15 years’ experience. As a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), she is skilled in assisting clients in telling their career stories, highlighting achievements and accomplishments in formats that are appropriate for Federal, non-profit, and corporate positions.

Whether you’ve ever worked in the Federal Government or think you may just have an interest in learning more, this is a night you don’t want to miss. Invite a friend and enjoy fellowship, networking and informative discussion about the government opportunities in this area.

Key takeaways from this event:
–Which Federal jobs are for you
–How to apply the right way for a Federal Job
–How to be efficient in applying and save you time
–How your resume should “look” when applying

Personal resume, interviewing, networking, and career assessment help begins at 6:15 p.m. and the presentation follows at 7 p.m.

1st Presbyterian Church of Marietta is located at 69 N. Marietta Pkwy.

For more information, please call Bill Lins 404-558-1579 or Bob Sabin 770-795-9084.