By Staff Reports
(LĪHU‘E) – On Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, from 9 a.m. to noon, the County of Kaua‘i and the Kaua‘i Workforce Development Board in collaboration with the American Job Center – Hawai‘i, State Employment Office will sponsor the biggest job fair on island at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall in Līhu‘e.
At the job fair, companies from a variety of industries will offer an assortment of employment opportunities. If you plan on attending, you should be prepared for an interview.
The Office of Economic Development encourages job seekers to attend the job fair in order to make a great impression in person, to learn more about employers, and to learn about the culture of an organization, meet its staff, and ask questions.
Additionally, the Office of Economic Development is offering the following tips before attending the event:
- Always take printed copies of your resume to a job fair, even if you submitted your resume in advance. Make it easy for the employer to glance at your resume while speaking to you.
- If you’re looking for multiple opportunities, you may need at least two versions of your resume, each tailored to support different objectives.
- Be aware that some employers cannot accept hard copy resumes and will ask you to apply online. Employers must comply with federal regulations about the way they keep data on applicants, and to manage applicant data efficiently.
- Federal regulations have an impact on employers, online job applicants, and how status as a job candidate is determined. In order to comply with these regulations, and to manage the volume of applications efficiently, many employers require all job applicants to apply online on the employer’s web site.
- Prepare a 20- to 30-second introduction to use with employers.Keep in mind that some employer representatives may take control of the conversation quickly and you may do more listening than speaking, but you do want to be prepared.Prepare questions in advance:Employers want employees who are proactive, thoughtful, and listen well. Make yourself stand out with smart questions.
- Know the dress code. Somebusinesses have a casualdress code; some suggest or requireinterview attire. Come prepared for an interview for the occupation you are applying for.
Employers interested in participating or anyone with questions please contact Adele Manera, TA Manager at the American Job Center – Hawai‘i for additional information, at dlir.wdd.kauai@hawaii.govor (808) 274-3056 or contact Kaeo Bradford, Workforce Development Specialist and Kaua‘i Workforce Development Board-Executive Director, at the County of Kaua‘i, Office of Economic Development at (808) 241-4946.
If you need an ASL Interpreter, materials in an alternate format, or other auxiliary aid support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact Kaeo Bradford at (808) 241-4946 or by email kbradford@kauai.gov before the event.