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Starting a Career Georgia

Explores these uncertain times in the world of work, both for employers and recent graduates starting their careers. Poses questions and offers advice on a range of topics including job training and career development.

Local Companies

ETCON Staffing Services
706-549-9302
435 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA

Distant Assistant 4U
770-605-5146
2141 Lake Park Dr
Smyrna, GA

Southern Crescent Personnel
770-968-4602
7179 Jonesboro Road
Morrow, GA

H&H Staffing Services, Inc.
770.844.6768
108 Colony Park Drive
Cumming, GA

US Staffing Group
404-917-7507
4040 Arch Pass
Cumming, GA

US Staffing Group
407-361-8692
serving all of the US
Atlanta, GA

B O S Temporaries, Inc.
706-353-3030
651 W Broad St
Athens, GA

CoWorx Staffing Services
770-394-7080
Five Concourse Pkwy
Atlanta, GA

Gevity
770-804-1451
1040 Crown Pointe Parkway
Atlanta, GA

Houghton Talent, Inc.
404-603-9454
919 Collier Road, NW
Atlanta, GA

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These are uncertain times in the world of work, both for employers and recent graduates starting their careers. Many solid companies are struggling to control costs and ensure earnings in the infinite quest to satisfy shareholders. Yet despite these uncertainties, the need to obtain and retain a talented workforce is more important than ever.

If you are just starting your career, you need to maximize your experiences and develop your skills. Remember: In this employment environment, you are expected to manage your own career. That may sound like a daunting task in this brave new world, but there are road signs that may help you navigate, advance your career development and find satisfaction in your first job.

Many life considerations will contribute to your happiness as a new graduate entering the workforce, such as job location, cost of living, community, and the opportunity to connect with people of similar ages and interests. You may want to ask yourself the following questions to determine your priorities and what you expect from your first job.

Job Training

Will you receive the training you need soon after being hired and in the first year or two with the organization? The type of training varies with each job, so during the recruiting process, you should ask about the initial and ongoing training. Are you comfortable with the offering? Does it seem there will be additional opportunities for learning beyond day-to-day experience?

Career Clarity

Does the employer provide a clear picture of the career paths and opportunities available to new hires? This may become more important once you have completed a training program. How long are expected to remain in the first assignment?...

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ETCON Staffing Services

706-549-9302
435 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA
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