AboutEd Freeman Expertise Very knowledgeable about employment and jobs in the Atlanta, Georgia area - have been a recruiter in Atlanta since 1987. Can answer questions about working with recruiters and employment agencies. Can answer Atlanta and Georgia questions - have lived in Atlanta since 1981.
Experience Recruiter in the Atlanta area since 1987. Partner in Employment Atlanta Staffing since 1997. We specialize in placing Accountants, Bookkeepers , CPA's and Controllers. I was an Accountant myself for 6 years. Hold a Bachelors in Accounting and Psychology.
Education/Credentials BS in Accounting and Psychology www.employmentatlanta.com
Question My wife and I live in the Metro DC area and my wife's job is transferring to Atlanta in Jan '06. I need to secure employment in Atlanta, but I see many job postings saying "Local candidates only". How can I secure employment (I am a IT Systems Engineer) in Atlanta and how can I get employers to take me seriously.
Should I take on the services of an IT staffing firm? I appreciate any ideas you can offer.
Answer Marlon-
Thanks for your question.
That's a tough one.
Atlanta is one of those places where recruiters have a tough time helping out of town candidates. There is a deep pool of available candidates here and companies tend to want us to do a local search.
Hooking up with an IT recruiter would definitely be a good idea. You might also want to check out some of the local Atlanta job boards - we have several listed on our site at http://AtlantaRecruiter.com
