Job seekers in Lewisham are invited to register for the 2016 Lewisham Job Fair taking place on Thursday 6 October, 12 noon–7pm and Friday 7 October 11am–4pm at the Civic Suite in Catford.
The two-day long Job Fair will provide a one-stop shop for a wide range of Lewisham residents aged 16 or over looking for employment, apprenticeships and work experience as well as advice on careers, training, development and education. Types of jobs on offer will include roles in transport, care, couriering, logistics, cleaning, security, retail and tourism.
Over the two days visitors will be able to:
- speak directly to employers including Barclays, British Army, DHL, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, Premier Inn, Thames Water and Waitrose
- book a one-to-one CV clinic, get career advice from the National Careers Service and search for jobs online
- attend workshops including how to: market yourself to employers, prepare a CV that works, market your social media profile more effectively and starting your own business.
Cllr Alan Smith, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Growth and Regeneration, said: “In Lewisham, we are serious about supporting our residents to get a foot on the jobs ladder and our annual job fair is one key way in which we do this. The Lewisham Job Fair is always a well-attended event and this year we’ve got even more employers with live job vacancies that residents can apply for on the day. I’d urge all residents who are looking for a job or those who simply want to take their career to the next level to attend this year’s event and see what opportunities are on offer.”
Major sponsors of the event this year are Lewisham Homes, Shaw Trust and People Plus.
To register your place online visit www.lewisham.gov.uk/jobfair or register in person on either day.
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