ATLANTA -- Adults looking to make a career change, whether they have been laid off or not, have the chance to get some free advice, thanks to a national tour.
The Empowerment Tour, sponsored by eLearners.com is making two stops in Atlanta, as part of a nationwide tour. Wednesday, the tour stopped at the Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta. Tuesday the tour will stop at Atlantic Station.
Posted in Economy, News.
Tagged with career coach, employment.
By Chris Sweigart
– July 1, 2009
The Today Show aired a report today on Google Voice, the newest product coming from the search giant.
At the end of the report, during the Q&A between Matt and the reporter, there are indications that Google Voice will be available nationwide today.
I went to the Google Voice website and logged in with my Google account. It still says “Coming Soon”. Maybe later this afternoon?
***UPDATE***
I just posted an article on 11Alive.com about all of this. Check it out:
Public Launch of Google Voice on the Horizon?
(11ALIVE) — News reports are indicating that Google Voice, a revolutionary product from the search engine giant, may launch publicly very soon, if not today.
Posted in News, Tech.
Tagged with Google, Google Voice, rumors.
By Chris Sweigart
– June 25, 2009
Some job applicants are finding that when they apply for a job, they might be required to submit their Social Security Number. That worries at least one job applicant who e-mailed 11Alive.
With concerns about identity theft, you should definitely be vigilant in protecting your Social Security number.
Posted in Economy, News.
Tagged with 11Alive, identity theft, jobs, social security number.
By Chris Sweigart
– June 24, 2009

Unless you have been under a rock for the past several months, you know the unemployment rate keeps going up. In its most recent issue, Atlanta Magazine is tackling the issue and offering advice for people looking for work.
The June issue of Atlanta Magazine, available on newsstands, goes in depth on all-things related to employment trends. Reporters and editors at the magazine spent months talking to recruiters, staffing firms, business owners, educators and human resources personnel to compile the best advice for workers and would-be workers.
Posted in Economy, News.
Tagged with Atlanta Magazine, jobs.
By Chris Sweigart
– June 24, 2009
The Container Store, Starbucks, Target, Whole Foods Markets and UPS are just a few of the national companies with operations right here in Atlanta and according to Kiplinger.com, these companies are hiring and they have great benefits.
Posted in News.
By Chris Sweigart
– June 23, 2009
ATLANTA -- Most job seekers know they should be prepared for an interview, but they may not realize the importance of "dressing the part".
Connie Chiasson of MDI Group, IT Workforce Solutions offers several bits of advice for job seekers considering what to wear for an upcoming interview.
Posted in News.
Tagged with clothes, fashion, interview, jobs, style.
By Chris Sweigart
– June 22, 2009
Rumors are swirling around the Internet that Google may launch the much-anticipated Voice service this week. The launch may even come today.
The rumors are being fed by news that Google reserved 1 million phone numbers for the service, an indication that the public launch may be coming soon.
Google Voice has been in beta for previously registered users of Grand Central.
Google Grabs 1 Million Phone Numbers for Google Voice
Google last month reserved 1 million phone numbers with Level 3, signaling that it may finally be ready to roll out its long-anticipated Google Voice service.
The free service, announced in March, lets users unify their phone numbers, allowing them to have a single number through Google Voice that rings a call through to all their phones.
Posted in News, Tech.
By Chris Sweigart
– June 22, 2009
The Ultimate Guide to Twitter
This has probably been around for some time, but I only recently discovered it after a co-worker e-mailed me a link.
Mashable.com has a superb guide to all-things Twitter. For those of you who are just getting your feet wet, and those of you who are Twitter veterans (Tweterans?) this guide has great information.
From Mashable.com:
Check it out!
Posted in Commentary, Tech.
Tagged with guide, mashable, Twitter.
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By Chris Sweigart – July 1, 2009