A host of government and private sector employers with job openings will participate in the Sept. 21 “Making One DeKalb Work” job fair in Decatur.

During the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. event in the DeKalb County government’s Maloof Auditorium, job seekers will get to talk with hiring managers with openings paying $16,000 to $85,000 per year.

Recruiting companies including Comcast, Sears, TJ Maxx, All (n)1 Security, Walmart, Life House Partners Inc., Manpower, and DeKalb County Public Safety reported new hires as communication technicians, forklift operators, police officers, 911 dispatchers, security guards, sales associates, cashiers, marketing coordinators, and facility directors.

Industry professionals will also critique resumes, provide interviewing and networking tips, and explain why personal branding and marketing is beneficial to the job search.

Job seekers also can visit the county’s Mobile Career Unit to create resumes, apply for positions, and meet with a work force professional.

The DeKalb Workforce Development Day, which is in its seventh year, is held in recognition of September as Workforce Development Month.

Job seekers can visit the Mobile Career Unit to apply for positions, construct a resume, and meet with a work force professional.

Online registration is available at http://conta.cc/NEPg1q.

In April, a DeKalb Workforce Development job fair drew more than 1,300 visitors, and 20 percent of those seeking employment were hired. More than 65 percent have undergone some aspect of the interview process.

The Maloof Auditorium is at 1300 Commerce Drive. For more information, contact Brent Sharperson, business relations specialist, at bwsharperson@dekalbcountyga.gov or 404-687-2771.