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Find open positions in metro Atlanta at upcoming virtual job fair

4.8 Million Jobs Added to US Economy in June.The data was released by the Department of Labor on Thursday.It reveals the unemployment rate fell to 11.1 percent in June.Analysts were cautious in responding to the massive addition of jobs, saying that the U.S. economy has a long way to go in terms of recovery.It still is only chipping away at the 22 million or so jobs we lost, Dan North, Euler Hermes North America, via NBC News.The data also does not reflect the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in states such
By Courtney Kueppers
July 9, 2020

New numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor show 1.3 million new jobless claims over the last week.

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to throw the economy curveballs, many in Georgia and across the country are out of work. For job seekers in metro Atlanta, there will be a virtual career fair held on Aug. 12.

Explore» RELATED: 1.3 million new jobless claims last week as coronavirus surges back

Being held by Job Fair Pro, the event will highlight positions available in the metro area.

Those interested in attending are encouraged to have their resumes handy and be prepared to do virtual interviews.

According to the event posting, there will be companies from industries including accounting, agriculture, auto, banking, beauty and cosmetics, construction, insurance, health care and more.

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The virtual event will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. More information on registering for the event can be found here.

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