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Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Johns Creek Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads.
Gas prices are high and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Patch Columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job interview questions of the week: According to Monster.com, be prepared to answer the following interview questions:  If I were to ask your last supervisor to provide you additional training or exposure, what would she suggest?  How would you go about establishing your credibility quickly with the team? How long will it take for you to make a significant contribution? What do you see yourself doing within the first 30 days of this job? …
Gas prices are high and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Patch Columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job hunt tip of the week: According to Monster.com, be prepared to answer the following interview questions:  How do you feel about taking no for an answer?  How would you feel about working for someone who knows less than you?  How do you think I rate as an interviewer?  Tell me one thing about yourself you wouldn't want me to know.   Data Entry Clerk Saia in Johns Creek is looking for nighttime Data Entry Clerks. Compensation ranges from $…
Gas prices are high and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Patch Columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job hunt tip of the week: According toMonster.com, be prepared to answer the following interview questions: What is your greatest fear?  (johns creek 8.5) What is your biggest regret and why?    What's the most important thing you learned in school?  Why did you choose your major?   Cooks and Servers Black Diamond Grill is looking for experienced cooks and servers for its Johns Creek location. Bring your resumes and apply for this position in…
Job hunt tip of the week: "Narrow your options. Many job boards offer filters to help users refine their search results more quickly. You should have the option to narrow your job search by region, industry and duration, and, oftentimes, you can narrow it even more by keywords, company names, experience needed and salary," according to careerbuilder.com. Here's a look at this week's job opportunities: Front Desk Manager Dr. Debra Levinson is looking for a Front Desk Manager for a busy chiropractic office in Johns Creek. Candidates must be detail oriented and have outstanding people skills. …
Job hunt tip of the week: "90 seconds is all it takes… Within about a minute and a half your interviewer has made an assessment of you. If, after this short time, he or she has decided that you are a good candidate, then everything you say afterward will be viewed through that lens. However, if you haven’t made a positive first impression, it is likely downhill from there. So, make sure to dress appropriately, sit up straight, make eye contact, smile, and take that gum out of your mouth. All these things make a huge difference," according to PsychologyToday.com. Here's a look at this week's …
Job hunt tip of the week: "Go directly to the source. Instead of just applying for the posted job opening, one of the best strategies to finding a job is to first figure out where you want to work, target that company or industry and then contact the hiring manager. Also, many employers' career pages invite visitors to fill out candidate profiles, describing their background, jobs of interest, salary requirements and other preferences," according to careerbuilder.com. Customer Service Representative UPS Store in Johns Creek is looking for a Customer Serivice Representative. This is a part-…
Job hunt tip of the week: "Find your niche with industry Web sites. Refine your search even more by visiting your industry's national or regional Web site, where you can find jobs in your field that might not appear on a national job board. More and more employers are advertising jobs on these sites in hopes of getting a bigger pool of qualified applicants," according to careerbuilder.com. Medical Office Receptionist MRI & Imaging of Georgia is looking for a Medical Office Receptionist for its Johns Creek location. Compensation is $13-$16 per hour. Candidates must be compassionate, orderly …
Job hunt tip of the week: "If you build it, they can come. Instead of simply posting your résumé on a Website, take it one step further and design an easily navigable Website or online portfolio where recruiters can view your body of work, read about your goals and obtain contact information," according to careerbuilder.com. Senior Programming Analyst Macy's is looking for a Senior Programming Analyst. Candidates must have at least 5 years experience with using COBOL and CICS. Strong problem solving skills are a must. Learn more about this career opportunity online. Sales Representative …
Gas prices are high and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Cooks and Servers Burrito Gorilla and Dal Cuore in Johns Creek are looking for Servers and Cooks. Servers must be eligible for a Pouring Permit. Cooks are required to have two years experience. Learn more about these job openings online. After School Teacher An After School Teacher with previous child care experience is needed in Johns Creek. Applicants should be positive, dependable and nurturing. Learn more about this open position …
Gas prices are high and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job hunt tip of the week: "Narrow your options. Many job boards offer filters to help users refine their search results more quickly. You should have the option to narrow your job search by region, industry and duration, and, oftentimes, you can narrow it even more by keywords, company names, experience needed and salary," according to careerbuilder.com. Marketing Ambassador Stevi B's in Johns Creek is looking for a Marketing Ambassador…
Gas prices are high and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job hunt tip of the week: "Utilize video résumés. Video résumés are just one more way to stand out to employers.  Intended as supplements to – not replacements for – traditional résumés, video résumés allow job seekers to showcase a little bit of their personalities and highlight one or two points of interest on their résumés," according to careerbuilder.com. Server Spice Brick Oven Kitchen Tapas & Bar is looking for an experienced …
Gas prices are high and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Music Teacher A Music Teacher is needed at a music school in Johns Creek. Applicants must be able to teach clarinet/alto sax to children and adults. Learn more about this position online. SEO Article Writers Yellow Communications is looking for SEO Article Writers to earn $8 per article. Applicants must have strong communication skills and be able to research topics. This is a work-from-home position writing assigned articles with 250-300 …
Gas prices are high and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job hunt tip of the week: "Check yourself to make sure you haven't wrecked yourself. Google yourself to see what comes up -- and what potential employers will see if they do the same. If you don't like what you find, it's time to do damage control," according to careerbuilder.com. Sales Agents Long Group Financial is looking for Sales Agents. This is a work-from-home position with a weekly meeting in Atlanta. This position involves …
Job interview tip of the week: Know the company, and why you want to work there. Google the company you're interviewing for. Learn as much as you can about the company's mission, objectives, goals, and future plans. If you're asked why you want to work for the company, you best answer something better then, "I like the company's location," according to howtonailaninterview.com. Senior Verification Engineer IDT is looking for a Senior Verification Engineer with excellent debugging skills. Applicants must have good written and oral communication skills as well and be proficient in Verilog. …
Job interview tip of the week: "Know the company, and why you want to work there." Google the company you're interviewing for. Learn as much as you can about the company's mission, objectives, goals, and future plans. If you're asked why you want to work for the company, you best answer something better then, "I like the company's location," according to howtonailaninterview.com. Servers and Bartenders Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery is looking for Servers and Bartenders to work full time or part time at its Medlock Bridge Road location. Apply in person at 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, …
Job interview tip of the week: "Don't babble. When answering a question, answer the question. Don't start out answering a question and then veer off to talk about something else. Make sure your answer directly reflects the question being asked," according to howtonailaninterview.com. Lawn Maintenance Technicians Magnolia Lawn is looking for Lawn Maintenance Technicians. Candidates must have a clean driving record and be drug free at all times. Compensation is $500+ per week. Learn more about this opportunity online. Evening Line Cook A company in Johns Creek is looking for an evening Line …
Job interview tip of the week: "Have passion. Be able to express why you want to work in that field/industry and what you do to further your knowledge (books, blogs you read). The more intelligent or informed you are the more impressive you'll look," according to howtonailaninterview.com. Servers and Bartenders Tilted Kilt is looking for Servers and Bartenders for its Medlock Bridge Road location. Compensation is $2.13 per hour plus tips. Learn more about this position online. eCommerce Operations Manager Macy's is looking for an eCommerce Operations Manger with at least 5 years experience in…
Job interview tip of the week: “Attack them from all angles. If you don’t have submission guidelines, send the resume as an attachment and an e-mail. Then point it out. ‘I’m such a great fella I sent this as an e-mail and an attachment.’ The message is you are the type of person who will make their life easier,” according to interviewmastermind.com. Android Architect Pyramid is looking for an Android Architect with experience developing for JavaME, BREW, iOS, Blackberry and W7. The primary function of this position is to develop a mobile Web site for existing high transaction Web site. Learn …
Job interview tip of the week: “Speak with confidence… Don’t preface everything you say with “I think…” It weakens your message considerably. For example, if asked, “What role do you usually play on a team?” don’t say, “I think that I am a leader.” Instead, say, “I am a leader.” Are you a leader, or do you just “think” you are? The difference is important,” according to psychologytoday.com. Maintenance Worker City of Johns Creek is looking for a Maintenance Worker with at least two years skilled maintenance experience. Salary ranges from $20-$24 per hour. Learn more about this position online…
Job interview tip of the week: "Leave extra early, do whatever it takes. Blaming it on traffic or anything else doesn't matter (even if it's true)," according to HowToNailAnInterview.com. Regulatory Affairs Associate Astrix Technology Group is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Associate. Candidates should have a degree in biology or related technical field. Learn about this position online.  Experienced Hair Stylist Salon Doremi is looking for an Experienced Hair Stylist to join their team. Booth rental is $200/week with onsite laundry. Learn more about this position online. Account Executive …

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