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WHAT: The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 9.9 percent, which is higher than the national average of 9.7 percent. According to the Department of Labor, the number of unemployed workers in the Atlanta metro area, increased by 3,113 to reach 262,571.

To help local residents in Atlanta, Virgin Mobile is partnering with JobsDirectUSA to host a Pink Slip Party that allows job seekers to connect with recruiters of companies looking to hire and network in a relaxed and casual environment – think speed dating for the unemployed.

Job seekers and recruiters/company representatives will be identified by different color nametags making it easier to mingle with the right people. The so-called party for the unemployed is the most fun and laid-back job interview most who attend will ever experience. The Pink Slip Party is free and will be open to the general public.

Job seekers are encouraged to dress to impress, bring copies of their resume and be ready to network. All hiring companies in the Greater Atlanta area are also encouraged to attend. Virgin Mobile will be giving away one Blackberry Curve(TM) 8530 smartphone handset to help job seekers stay connected, and a Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go card to help jobseekers gain internet access on the go – all with no annual contracts. http://www.pinkslippartying.com for more information.

Virgin Mobile USA also offers its monthly customers the opportunity to sign up for “Pink Slip Protection,” which covers up to 3 months of cell phone service should a customer lose his or her job.

WHEN: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Whiskey Blue at W Atlanta Buckhead, 3377 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: – Capture job seekers and company representatives/recruiters

– Interview Barbara Outerino of Virgin Mobile USA

– Interview Carlos Gil of JobsDirectUSA