Pennsauken Township, the Business, Industry and Government Council and Living Faith Christian Center are hosting the first-ever Pennsauken Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the church’s facility located at 2323 Rt. 73, Pennsauken.
Held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., job seekers can meet with a variety of different companies, located right here in Pennsauken, that are actively looking for new hires.
Approximately 20 businesses are expected to participate in the job fair, including Aluminum Shapes, Dicalite, Restaurant Depot, Princeton Tech, CFI/Boomerang, Robinson Waste Disposal, LiDestri, Puratos, J&J Snack Foods, Pepsi Cola/National Brand Beverages, Airborne Systems, CRW Graphics, and MVP Personnel. In addition, several organizations will be on hand to help with crafting resumes, job counseling, employment services, and more.
For job seekers unable to attend the event or for those looking to get a leg up on the competition, Pennsauken Township has a page on their web site that allows residents to upload their resume prior to the job fair. By visiting http://www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us/content/pennsauken-job-fair, individuals can fill out a simple form and upload their resume. Each company attending the event will receive these resumes after the job fair, and Pennsauken’s Department of Economic Development will use the files to create a digital job bank for future employment opportunities in town.
Additional Job Fairs In October
The Camden County Board of Freeholders hosts its Fall Job Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Collingswood Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood. This is a very well-attended event by both businesses and job seekers alike. For more information, visit camdencounty.com or call (866) 226-3362.
The Community College of Philadelphia is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the college’s Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia. For more information, call (215) 496-6176.
How To Prepare For A Job Fair
To put your best foot forward at the next job fair you attend, here are some helpful tips:
- Have your personal “30 second” pitch about yourself and your qualifications ready
- Dress for success
- Bring at least 20 copies of your resume
- Do your homework about the businesses in attendance
- Form a lasting first impression with every recruiter that you talk with
- Having a positive outlook goes a long way
