Crossroads Career Network
Large networking group of protestant churches, meeting at various days of the month. The largest groups, such as Roswell UMC and North Point Community Church,, may have 300+ job seekers present, and many offer smaller, special interest groups as well as pairing up with a mentor. This organization has about 50 participating churches, so you will find at least one group convenient to you meeting each week. Click here to find a location near you.
Church support groups
In addition to Crossroads Career network, Atlanta has several other groups that meet in local churches, although they are non-sectarian and welcome all job seekers. They provide an outstanding opportunity to meet other job seekers, network, and compare your efforts.Catholic Church of St. Ann in Marietta, GA Career Quest meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm. For directions, call (770) 552-6402; voice mail and messages, (770) 552-6400 ext. 6104. Located at 4905 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062. (Note: If you are not familiar with the Atlanta area, there is more than one "Roswell Road"; be certain you are on the right one.)
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4465 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30327. (Directions) Sponsors CAREERministry that meets first and third Thursdays at 6pm in McDonough Hall. Contact Caroline Hansen, 770 794-6651, caroline@CAREERministry.org.
St. Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30308; 404-873-2636 (Midtown Atlanta). Well-run and small enough to meet everyone there, excellent speakers. Meets every Tuesday at 6:30, but arrive early: parking can be an issue.
Non-profit agency offers extensive employment counseling through their Career Workshops and maintains a Job Bank of current openings referred to them. Meets first, second, and third Thursdays in their offices at 4549 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta 30338. They also have a support group for those who are currently looking for employment. The weekly sessions will be designed to help members manage the emotional stress of being unemployed. The group will meet on Mondays from 11 - 12:30 pm. At JF&CS (4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.). The groups are free, but registration is required. Call 770.677.9496 to register. In addition two congregations have regular job networking groups:Congregation Beth Shalom in Dunwoody meets on the second and fourth Thursdays at 7pm. 5303 Winters Chapel Rd, Atlanta, 30301; 770-399-5300.
Temple Kol Emeth in Marietta meets every Tuesday at 7pm. 1415 Old Canton Rd, Marietta 30062; 770-973-3533
This is a group of business executives who volunteer their time to help others in career transition. Excellent opportunity to find contacts. Three groups currently meet in metro Atlanta.Dunwoody: Meets Friday morning, 7:30 - 9:30 am in the third floor conference room, 7000 Central Parkway, Atlanta, 30328 Their web site includes list of speakers.
Kennesaw: Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings, 7 - 9 am at the Varsity at Town Center Mall. Check their web site for more info and directions.
Peachtree City: Meets Friday mornings from 7:30 - 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church of Peachtree City, 208 Willowbend Rd, Peachtree City, 30269. Check their web site for more info.
Sponsors highly effective monthly structured networking meetings; time and place varies. After a short talk from a job search expert, the participants break down into groups of four for fifteen minutes of networking, then move to another group for more networking. During the evening, you will have met with all the 50 or so people present. Have plenty of business cards and plan in advance what information you would like to obtain. Currently meeting at DoubleTree Hotel-Roswell (formerly Holiday Inn-Roswell), 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076, 770-992-9600. $10 admission.SPECIFIC INTEREST GROUPS: (These groups offer networking opportunities targeted to specific backgounds and experiences.)
Serves "sequencing" women (i.e., moving from career to motherhood and back to career). Members meet for a variety of activities. Atlanta currently has five groups. For information on a group near you, call 770/326-6176.
The FENG is a senior level "circle of friends." Members have typically been Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, and Vice Presidents of Finance, Treasury, Tax, or Mergers & Acquisition, as well as other financial disciplines. The Atlanta Chapter has 1300 members and meets on the second and fourth Wednesday evening monthly. For additional info, contact the Chapter President John Hughes, at johnphughes_2000@yahoo.com, or 678.244.1214.
One of the nation's largest professional networking organizations for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders. Monthly meetings generally on thrid Thursday, plus several luncheons during month. Has job lists and posts resumes online.