Over 3 800 quality job vacancies to be offered at Embracing New Opportunities Job Fair

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold the Embracing New Opportunities Job Fair at Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai on May 30 and 31 providing a large number of vacancies from various industries for job seekers.

     About 60 organisations will participate in the two-day job fair, offering over 3 800 quality job vacancies from various industries, among which more than 2 300 are from property management and real estate, retail and transport industries. Around 30 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot each day. A wide variety of positions will be offered including Senior Technician Officer, Tea Master, Lounge Supervisor, Beauty Consultant, Store Manager(ess), Factory Technician, Assistant Manager(ess), Chef de Partie, Recreation Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Bus Captain, Security Officer, etc. Job seekers can visit the LD's Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk) for more details of the vacancies.

     Around 92 per cent of the vacancies offered at the job fair are full-time jobs. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $11,000 to $24,000. About 93 per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Seven education level or below. Around 66 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 job fair will be held from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, Southorn Stadium, 111 Johnston Road, Wan Chai (near Wan Chai MTR Station Exit A3). Admission is free, with final admission time at 5pm each day.