Over 3 400 quality job vacancies on offer at Turning a New Page Job Fair
The Labour Department (LD) will hold a large-scale job fair at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on October 12 and 13 to provide a large number of vacancies from various industries for job seekers.
About 60 organisations will participate in the two-day job fair and offer vacancies of over 3 400 quality jobs. Around 30 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment activities on the spot each day. The vacancies cover a wide variety of positions including customer service officer, administrative assistant, mechanical fitter, medical laboratory technologist, accounting clerk, shop assistant, security guard, driver, baking assistant, technician, barista, front desk receptionist and production worker. Job seekers can find more information on the LD's Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk).
Around 75 per cent of the vacancies offered in the job fair are full-time jobs. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $12,000 to $22,000. About 98 per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Six education level or below. Around 68 per cent are open to job seekers without relevant work experience.
Job seekers can submit job applications during the event and may be selected for on-the-spot interviews. They can also make enquiries on the employment services provided by the LD at its counter inside the venue.
The Turning a New Page Job Fair will be held from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok (near Mong Kok MTR Station Exit E2). Admission is free, with the final admission time at 5pm each day. Appropriate infection control and crowd control measures taking into account the latest epidemic developments and the number of visitors will be implemented at the venue. All visitors are required to scan the venue QR code using the "LeaveHomeSafe" mobile application, or complete a personal particulars form.