Cherokee Office of Economic Development

Work Readiness Wednesday

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has a resource for those looking for a job. Work Readiness Wednesday is a no-cost service that helps with such needs as résumé building and job search tactics.

It is an online initiative providing personalized support with: • résumé building • interviewing tips • job search tactics • soft skills

Held on a quarterly basis, the next Work Readiness Wednesday will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 29, by appointment only. It is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Pre-register for assistance (required). To access the registration form: • Scan the QR code provided. • Visit www.jotform.com/

CherokeeGAChamber/

WorkReadinessWednesday. • Contact Meagan@

CherokeeChamber.com. 2. Complete and submit the registration form. A chamber representative will contact you to schedule your appointment. 3. Meet virtually, via Zoom, with a local subject matter expert who is ready to assist you with creating your résumé and polishing your job search/ interview skills.

Reinvent Your Career At The Cherokee Career Expo

SUBMITTED BY THE CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The alarm rings. You roll out of bed, check your phone, and start framing your day. For many, that means an uphill battle in traffic after guzzling a cup of coffee.

While teleworking has become more commonplace since the start of the pandemic, more people are beginning to clock back in at their physical workplace.

In many ways, work as we know it has forever changed. From Fortune 500 companies with massive overheads to small businesses operating on a shoestring budget, businesses and employees have reinvented themselves to survive.

Much like other challenging times in history, innovation and progress arose out of necessity. Cherokee’s strong sense of community and perseverance were the bonds that held us together. Now, a year and a half later, Cherokee is seeing a resurgence of diverse, high-paying jobs.

Let’s face it – gas prices are not going down any time soon and neither are the fees to hop onto the managed express lanes. But there is a solution. Forget the commute and work in Cherokee.

If you have been thinking about making a life change or rediscovering your “why,” now is the perfect time. Reinvent your career and regain time by dropping the commute at the Cherokee Career Expo, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 18.

This annual event, held at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, features some of Cherokee’s top employers, ranging from the awardwinning full service digital agency Black Airplane to Chart Industries – a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment for the industrial gas and clean energy industries.

Roles are diverse and include high-paying careers in human resources, IT, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, administration and more.

Before heading to the expo and hitting submit on your next job, try a few of these best practices. • Your cover letter is often your first impression. Improve your odds of getting in the door by showcasing your personality and highlighting key strengths that you will bring to the job. • Update your LinkedIn page and ask a former mentor/coworker to recommend your work. • Highlight quantifiable accomplishments and identify ways your work has added value or improved your workplace. • Proofread, always. “A panda eats, shoots, and leaves” is different from

“A panda eats shoots and leaves.” • Practice makes perfect. Sharpen interview skills by practicing with a friend, mentor or family member. • Character matters. When arriving for the interview, treat the janitor the same as the CEO. • Dress for success. • Always follow-up with a thank-you letter.

Need personalized one-on-one resume assistance? Representatives will be available on-site at the expo beginning at 1 p.m. in the business center. We hope to see you at Cherokee’s largest hiring event on Aug. 18. Come dressed to impress and discover the opportunities that exist right here at home.

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development is the leading organization for business and film recruitment and industry retention and expansion. www.cherokeega.org.