Bartow County’s unemployment rate dipped to 8.8 percent in September, but we want to see more decreases in the jobless rate. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. Check out these open positions if you need a job or just need extra money for the holidays: Veterinary Positions Bartow Animal Hospital is accepting applications for experienced veterinary technicians, receptionists and kennel assistants, according to employee Christy Serpa. Applicants should visit the 124 S. Morningside Drive office in Cartersville to fill …

Bartow County’s unemployment rate recently rose back to double digits—a preliminary 10 percent. We want to see the jobless rate decrease. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. The new Dunkin Donuts under construction near Home Depot in Cartersville is hiring. A sign in front of the store advises job seekers to email DDcartersville@gmail.com. The 2,197-square-foot eatery, a $300,000 project, is set to open this month, according to the Dodge Lead Center and Bartow Headlines. Don’t miss any of the local news you care …

Bartow County’s unemployment rate rose back to the double digits in July—a preliminary 10 percent, which is on par with the 10.1 percent recorded a year earlier. We want to see the jobless rate decreases. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday New Hampshire-based Foss Manufacturing Co. will open a manufacturing and distribution operation in nearby Rome in Floyd County, investing $15 million and creating 150 new jobs over three years. Foss is an industry leader in the use of non-woven…

Bartow County’s unemployment rate rose back to the double digits in July—a preliminary 10 percent, which is on par with the 10.1 percent recorded a year earlier. We want to see the jobless rate decreases. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. Bring a lot of resumes and be prepared to apply and interview for jobs at Shorter University's fourth-annual Northwest Georgia Career Expo, according to a Georgia Department of Labor news release. The Sept. 20 expo in Rome is set to feature about 90 employers, educational …

Bartow County’s unemployment rate rose to 9.4 percent in June, down nearly a percentage point from a year earlier. We want to see additional decreases. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. Georgia Department of Labor is set to assist Mount Vernon Mills fill a number of jobs in production at its denim manufacturing facility in Chattooga County, about an hour northwest of Cartersville. As one of the largest denim manufacturing facilities in the world, the facility in Trion produces a wide variety of denim and other …

Bartow County’s unemployment rate rose to 9.9 percent in January but was down almost 2 percentage points from a year earlier. We want to see additional decreases. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. The city of Emerson, set for growth with LakePoint Sporting Community & Town Center now under way, is looking for a full-time deputy city clerk. Applicants at a minimum must have these skills and/or experience: High school education. Accounting experience (accounts receivable/payable). Computer, Microsoft Office, …

Bartow County’s unemployment rate rose to 9.9 percent in January but was down almost 2 percentage points from a year earlier. We want to see additional decreases. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. Mohawk Industries is expanding its Summerville manufacturing operation in Chattooga County, about an hour northwest of Cartersville. Gov. Nathan Deal in an announcement today said the Calhoun-based company that in 2010 closed its Cartersville plant, laying off more than 200 workers, anticipates adding about 500 …

Bartow County’s unemployment rate was 9.3 percent in March, down from 10.3 percent at the same time last year, but we want to see additional decreases. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. A Chattahoochee Technical College career fair may be an indication of how high  the demand is for truck drivers. The college held a Commercial Truck Driving Career Fair and Open House on Saturday at its North Metro Campus in Acworth. About a dozen companies were at the event, hiring applicants to become truck drivers. “We’re facing …

Editors Note: Following the publichation of this article, Cartersville Patch was notified Woodland Hills Golf Club at Carter Grove is already fully staffed. Bartow County’s unemployment rate rose to 9.9 percent in January but was down almost 2 percentage points from a year earlier. We want to see additional decreases. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. Following a foreclosure and resale, the former Plantation Golf Club is set to open April 6 as Woodland Hills Golf Club at Carter Grove. The semi-private, 18-hole …

Bartow County’s unemployment rate rose to 9.9 percent in January but was down almost 2 percentage points from a year earlier. We want to see additional decreases. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. Volkswagen's Passat plant about an hour and a half north in Chattanooga announced today 800 more new jobs, including production and professional positions. It brings the Tennessee operation to 1,000 new jobs this year, as it ramps up capacity to meet customer demand for the new U.S.-produced car. The plant currently …

Bartow County ended 2011 with a 10.5 percent unemployment rate, which dropped from 11.7 percent the previous year, but continued to top metro Atlanta, regional and state rates. We want to help. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide local economic development, business and jobs news and information. Job Hunt Tip Pay attention to the news! Economic development wins for Georgia make big headlines, such as last week's announcement heavy machine maker Caterpillar will build a manufacturing facility in Oconee and Athens-Clarke counties, creating 1,400 jobs. Those headlines could translate …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide you with local job leads. Job Hunt, Career Tip The majority of jobs are filled by word of mouth, so get out there and get to know people in Cartersville. According to HelpGuide.org, your best resource in a job hunt is your network and everyone you know or meet can help move your effort forward. Don't be afraid of seeming annoying or pushy, and focus on your network, reach out to the people in it and build and maintain those relationships. From those connections, you …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide you with local job leads. Seasonal Positions Customer service is the name of the game at two home and garden stores gearing up for spring, their busiest times of the year. Atlanta-based The Home Depot said last week in a news release it plans to hire 70,000 seasonal associates, jobs that could lead to full-time positions. Lowe's also has a number of open positions it posted in recent days. For The Home Depot positions, conduct a search for local job openings on the …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide you with local job leads. Job Hunt, Career Tip In the market for a new career or job? Career training, or education to prepare workers for specific employment, has several benefits, including practical classes that give students the skills they need to perform real-world jobs; shorter degree or certificate programs without all the general, core classes; and help finding a job when those studies are complete, according to Career Explorer. If all that sounds pretty good…

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide you with local job leads. Job Hunt Tip For many companies, the end of the year is budget time and managers are looking to have a full work force in line for the beginning of the next year. According to careerbuilder.com, it's a good time to update your resume, listing and quantifying accomplishments for each position you've held. Prepare a list of references, obtain letters of recommendation and even find and secure help from "sponsors" and "internal coaches" at the …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide you with local job leads. Job Hunt Tip Experts say the holiday season is a prime time for the unemployed to find a job. Why? Less competition and employers' more receptive moods are among the reasons outlines by Forbes. Their advice to job seekers: keep at it. Is your company hiring? Announce it in the Cartersville Patch Marketplace for free. Available Jobs • 84 Lumber Company is looking for a yard associate to build loads and load and unload lumber. • Lowe's is …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide you with local job leads. Job Hunt Tip Facebook, with its new Social Jobs platform in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, could become a new job search site, according to U.S. News. In addition to appropriate privacy settings and profile photos, "liking" the Facebook pages of companies in which you're interested is another way to interact with recruiters and hiring managers, according to the publication. It also recommends participating in Facebook groups, …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide you with local job leads. Job Hunting Tip With fewer jobs available, job hunting becomes more competitive. To get an edge, find unadvertised job openings by networking or reaching out to potential employers, according to CNN Money. Is your company hiring? Announce it in the Cartersville Patch Marketplace for free. Available Jobs • IBBS again is hiring entry-level tech support reps for a Cartersville call center, according to a classified ad in The Daily Tribune News…

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Cartersville Patch to provide you with local job leads. Job Interview Tip Do some research. Before you head off to an interview, make sure you are informed about the company, the position and the interviewer. "Know the interviewer's name and use it during the job interview. If you're not sure of the name, call and ask prior to the interview. Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions," according to About.com Job Searching. Available Jobs • Advantage Sales and Marketing …

What better way to get face to face with employers than a job fair? Locals looking for employment will get the chance Thursday to make a good impression and maybe land an interview. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goodwill's new Career Center is hosting nearly a dozen employers that will be accepting resumes and recruiting for open positions in a variety of fields, including customer service, warehouse, light industrial and administration. Open since August, more than 1,000 people have used Goodwill's career center services and more than 140 people have landed a job as a result. During the job fair, …