This week (Thursday 17 September 2009) the most important jobs fair in Herefordshire takes place as local organisations work together to provide help, support and advice for people who are unemployed.
Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire are working in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and other partners to coordinate Jobs Fair Extra, which runs from 10am to 3pm at the Shirehall in Hereford.
The event will give jobseekers the chance to apply for current vacancies in the county, as well as get job search tips, help with completing application forms and advice on improving interview techniques.
Jobs Fair Extra will be attended by local employers with job opportunities in a range of sectors including retail, customer service, clerical, manufacturing and care.
Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire will also be providing informal advice workshops throughout the day, where jobseekers can pick up essential tips on how to complete application forms and improve interview techniques.
Sheila Thompson of Herefordshire Council said: “In today’s economic climate, identifying where there are vacancies is only the first hurdle for jobseekers. There is significantly more competition for jobs, which means that people are taking longer to find work, so the council and the primary care trust are committed to offering as much support as we can to unemployed people during this time.”
In addition, there will be information stands run by organisations such as Jobcentre Plus, Citizens Advice Bureau, Connexions, Tribal Resourcing and Riverside Training. Attendees will be able to obtain guidance on training for a new career, improving their CV and dealing with debt and benefits issues.
Anyone unable to attend the event can call the Jobcentre Plus hotline 0845 6060 234. To make a benefit claim, people should call Jobcentre Plus on 0800 055 66 88.
For more information about the event please contact Syma Malik at Herefordshire Council on 01432 261903.