Business Services Unit

Business Services Unit

Providing Employers Quality Talent Creating Connecting RESULTS! Commissioner Butler s Vision Regional Coordinators Working within Georgia s twelve service delivery regions, Georgia DOL s Regional Coordinators share resources, ideas, and vision to create a synergy that brings people, ideas, and information together. Serve as the point person for the Georgia Department of Labor Promote Career Center, Vocational Rehabilitation and Workforce Investment Services Serve as DOL liaisons for the business and economic development communities Address the workforce needs in each community

Creating Connecting RESULTS!

Our Goals are Simple: Provide access to information regarding employment and training opportunities to all Georgians Develop qualified and skilled job seekers that meet the needs of Georgia businesses Partner with other State agencies to support the workforce needs of Georgia s new and existing businesses

Partners

Economic Development It s a Team Sport! Creating valuable workforce solutions through strategic alliances & community partnerships.

Connecting with Partner Resources The GDOL The GDOL is part is part of a dynamic of a dynamic team team of agencies of agencies and and organizations working working together together help to help Georgia Georgia businesses businesses thrive. thrive. Some of our partners include: The The Technical College System of of Georgia and and the the Quick Start Training Program The The Department of of Economic Development The The Department of of Community Affairs Workforce Investment Boards Local Chambers of of Commerce Regional and and local Economic Development teams and and Development Authorities Governor s Office of of Workforce Development Statewide Developers and and Utilities

Customized Recruitment Process Providing Employers Quality Talent

Customize Recruitment

Marketing and Advertising Media Blast write press release and send to press Press advertise via Jobs TV and Social Media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook) GDOL Posters/Flyers print color/black and white flyers and 2 x 3 posters Job Postings enter position openings into internet data base for recruitment

Candidate Screening and Interviews Resumes Screened GDOL staff time Interviews Conducted by GDOL Staff Assessments per company request Invitations Sent to Qualified Candidates Emails, mail outs

Job Readiness Event Event Coordination securing event site; set up and break down; staff travel and per diem Workshops Conducted Interviewing Skills, Resumes, Using Social Media for Job Search, Dress for Success, Job Search after 40, How to Market Yourself at a Job Fair, etc.

Career Expo/Recruitment Event Coordination of Event set up/break down; staff travel and per diem GDOL Staff Assistance During Hiring Event assisting employers and job seekers during event

Providing Employers Quality Talent Creating Connecting RESULTS! Commissioner Butler s Vision What is Customized Recruitment? Customized recruitment is a specialized program of work for the Business Services Unit of the Georgia Department of Labor, offering employers individualized recruitment assistance targeted towards streamlining employer search processes for the best qualified candidates in their open positions.

Providing Employers Quality Talent Creating Connecting RESULTS! Commissioner Butler s Vision The Model and Process Regional Coordinators will serve as the point of contact with statewide and local economic developers Based on established parameters for job numbers and investment, Customized Recruitment may be offered

Providing Employers Quality Talent Creating Connecting RESULTS! Commissioner Butler s Vision The Model and Process Customized Recruitment team responsibilities Inform employer of the CR process Post media boards at employer site with instructions for applying Post job boards in career centers identifying open positions and job numbers Monitor job boards for closed positions

Providing Employers Quality Talent Creating Connecting RESULTS! Commissioner Butler s Vision The Model and Process Customized Recruitment team responsibilities Identify and contact Career Center managers affected Identify Business Services Recruiters who will work with the CR team Monitor trained BSRs for process and quality Identify barriers and adjust

Providing Employers Quality Talent Creating Connecting RESULTS! Commissioner Butler s Vision The Model and Process Customized Recruitment team responsibilities: Post job orders in virtual FSO 0740 FSO 0740 instructs applicants to send resumes only via email to: jobs@employgeorgia.com Screen applicants, recruit for job opening, deny applicant based on qualifications, refer to employer Meet with employer to assess quality of leads

Providing Employers Quality Talent Creating Connecting RESULTS! Commissioner Butler s Vision The Model and Process Customized Recruitment team responsibilities: Recordkeeping for each applicant Did not respond / Did Not Report UI

Providing Employers Quality Talent Creating Connecting RESULTS! Commissioner Butler s Vision The Model and Process Veterans, Claimants and Job Seekers process: Job Orders can be viewed by anyone Apply online and follow instructions Any staff member may refer an applicant Screening and Recruiting remain the responsibility of the CR team

Providing Employers Quality Talent Creating Connecting RESULTS! Commissioner Butler s Vision Why Customized Recruitment? CR is individualized recruitment assistance The CR team are industry experts Access to the largest database of viable candidates No costs associated with the recruitment process Employer interacts with qualified candidates, not unqualified applicants Talent search events are offered where needed

Cherry Rizer 404-904-0941 cherry.rizer@gdol.ga.gov Linda Manis 404-987-7105 linda.manis@gdol.ga.gov Follow Us