Buzz on Biz Career Expo Provides Venue for Employers, Job Seekers

Staff Report From Augusta CEO

Monday, February 1st, 2016

Employers and job seekers come together under one roof at the 3rd Annual Buzz on Biz Career Expo which will take place on Tuesday, February 9 at the Legends Club from 1-5:30 p.m.

This year’s event is being sponsored by ATC Healthcare Services, Real McCoy Brokerage Firm, WRDW News Channel 12 and Pruitt Health.

A number of staffing agencies will be seeking qualified candidates including Augusta Staffing, Accustaff and Spherion.
There will be schools on hand to discuss both educational and employment opportunities, including Georgia Military College, Troy University, Augusta Technical College, Southern Wesleyan University Brenau University and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology.

Additional companies seeking to fill positions include Northwestern Mutual, ResCare HomeCare, Dumpster Depot, Augusta University Health, Busby’s, 88.3 WAFJ, Comfort Inn, Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, PDQ, Advanced Services For Pest Control, Nuclear Care Partners, TransAmerica, Mary Kay, HealthSouth Walton and Aflac.
Last year’s career expo saw 180 job candidates come through the doors of the Legends Club, which was a 33 percent increase from the year before. Buzz on Biz founder Neil Gordon is hoping for an even bigger increase in attendance this year.

“We believe that to be the best you have to hire the best,” Gordon said. “Our Career Expo gives quality job candidates the chance to find the right fit, which benefits the businesses looking for quality employees. Best of all, they can do it all in one convenient location.”