Over 2 900 vacancies on offer at Sha Tin Job Fair

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a large-scale job fair at Sha Tin Town Hall on July 23 and 24. Vacancies in catering, retail, property management and other industries will be offered.
           
     About 52 organisations, offering over 2 900 vacancies, will participate in the two-day fair. Around 26 organisations will set up booths and conduct on-the-spot recruitment each day. The vacancies offered cover a wide variety of positions including part-time production operator, part-time customer service ambassador, quality control officer, administration assistant, technician, room attendant, gardener, clerk, salesperson, security guard, driver, storekeeper, waiter/waitress, chef and cashier. Job seekers can find more information on the LD's Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk).
           
     Around 72 per cent of the vacancies are full-time jobs and most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $10,000 to $18,000. About 95 per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Six education level or below. Around 61 per cent are open to job seekers without relevant work experience, and many vacancies are suitable for secondary school graduates or young people.
      
     Job seekers can submit applications on the spot and may be selected for on-site interviews. They can also make enquiries on the employment services provided by the LD at its counter at the venue.
           
     The job fair will be held from 11am to 5.30pm at the Exhibition Gallery, 1/F, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin. Admission is free.