Nearly 150 local employers with immediate openings will be looking to hire at the third annual Hawaii Career Expo on March 30.
The event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, will offer employment in a variety of fields, including technology, transportation, retail, banking, medical, hotel and hospitality, sales, management, real estate and education.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser, First Hawaiian Bank and Altres Staffing are the title sponsors.
“The success and encouraging feedback from the first two Career Expos has motivated us to once again provide an opportunity to foster relationships with serious job seekers and employers in our community,” said Dennis Francis, Honolulu Star-Advertiser president and publisher. “Whether people are looking to land a job, change jobs or are interested in a new career direction, job seekers will be presented with a tremendous amount of opportunities to discover and find the career they want at the Hawaii Career Expo 2016.”
The Career Expo once again will have a “Corner Office” that is designated for job seekers with management-level experience.
In addition, the Society for Human Resource Management — Hawaii Chapter is partnering with the Star-Advertiser to provide resources and tools to assist job seekers in identifying the right career path for them. Job seekers also will be able to receive one-on-one career coaching, learn resume and cover-letter writing skills, discover interview techniques and receive career assessments.
For more information or to preregister, visit HawaiiCareerExpo.com. Prices are $3 for general admission and $1 for seniors, military and students. The event is free for military members in uniform and preregistered participants. Business attire is strongly suggested.