Free Resume Assistance Event Set For Feb. 28

CANTON, GA — On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its seventh annual resume assistance event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its office located at 3605 Marietta Highway in Canton.

Professionals will be on hand throughout the day to provide individual assistance to participants in creating their resume, revising an existing resume to make it more attractive to hiring managers, enhancing their job search skills, receive interview tips, and work on soft skills. This annual outreach event is an opportunity to receive one-on-one professional assistance free of charge. Spanish translation is available.

“Whether you are currently in a job search, are entering the job market, or are considering a possible career move in the future, it’s critical that you market yourself effectively and separate yourself from other candidates seeking the same position. A job search is, in many ways, a sales presentation that requires proper marketing and planning,” said John Marinko of the Cherokee County Airport Authority, who is serving as chair of this year's Passport to Employment resume assistance event. “The team of experts who are generously donating their time and expertise to this event have one specific goal in mind --- provide the candidate with the professional advice, assistance, and tools that will make them more confident and more effective in presenting their value to potential employers.”

Attendees will walk away with a freshly polished resume they can take to the Cherokee Office of Economic Development's Career Expo scheduled for March 14.

"Passport to Employment is an excellent way for the Chamber to partner with the community in order to assist with workforce preparedness," said Chamber Board Chair Julianne Rivera of Sold by Julianne - Keller Williams Atlanta North.

The public is encouraged to take advantage of this free opportunity. For more information on the resume assistance event visit www.CherokeeChamber.com or call 770-345-0400. For details on the March 14 Career Expo visit COED's website.

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