Job hunters in the Sandy Springs area are marking their calendars for September 12 as Sandy Springs Connects, the area's main career expo, gears up to open its doors. Hosted at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event offers a chance for over 250 jobseekers to meet face-to-face with a plethora of local businesses. A diverse array of companies, including State Farm, UPS, Cox Enterprises, Northside Hospital, and Symphona will be there, looking to potentially add to their teams.

Xianqin ‘Lisa’ Wallace, Director of the CAC Career Center, understands the urgency to quickly connect prospective employees with employers. "Our face-to-face event allows jobseekers to make a personal connection before the online application process, giving them an edge through candidate selection process," she commented in a statement obtained by the Sandy Springs City website. The last Sandy Springs Connects Expo saw considerable success, with a commendable number of on-the-spot job offers and subsequent placements.

Companies have much to gain from this exposure as well. They get to directly interact with potential employees and spot talent that might otherwise be missed in the often impersonal world of online applications.

Given the free entry for both jobseekers and employers, courtesy of the City of Sandy Springs, it's a mutually beneficial opportunity. "With its diverse business landscape—ranging from independent and mid-sized companies to large corporations and Fortune 500 firms—Sandy Springs offers a wealth of opportunities," Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul told the Sandy Springs City website. Jobseekers looking to get a jump on their future can register for updates or simply walk in to take their first step towards a new career. Companies interested to surely take part can apply online as well.

For more details on the exhibitors and how to register, jobseekers and employers can visit the event's website at www.sandyspringsconnects.com.