More than 100 businesses are slated to attend a career fair at the Camden waterfront on Thursday
CAMDEN -- More than 100 businesses are slated to attend a career fair at the Camden waterfront on Wednesday.
The event, being sponsored by the county freeholder board and in cooperation with the Camden County One-Stop Resource Center, will be held at the Susquehanna Bank Center and is expected to draw thousands of potential employees.
"When you attend, be sure to dress for success and bring plenty of copies of your resume as you will have a chance to meet with more than 100 employers offering positions in a wide variety of fields," said county Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. "The Camden County Freeholder Board hosts job fairs each year to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers."
Attendees will be able to attend workshops, register with Jobs4Jersey.com's OnRamp that allows jobseekers to create a resume, search through approximately 100,000 job listings and speak with representatives from the state and county to assist with registering.
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"We understand that many individuals seeking gainful employment have had difficulty lately. We also realize that navigating the job market can be a daunting task," Cappelli said. "We encourage anyone in the job-hunting process to attend the Camden County Fall Job Fair to take advantage of this free resource. We hope this event will mark the start of your new career."
Among the companies attending the event are Avon, Boscov's, Camden Iron & Metal, Fulton Bank of New Jersey, Gloucester Township Police Department, Shop Rite of Mount Laurel, Target, Wawa, the U.S. Army and many more. A complete list can be found here.
Wednesday's event will be held at the Susquehanna Bank Center, located at 1 Harbour Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free on-site parking is available. For additional information, call 1-866-226-3362.
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