The home arena of the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers will host one of South Florida’s largest job fairs this week.
Hiring managers and recruiters from a variety of companies will be at the Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, Aug. 28, looking to fill thousands of positions in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
The job fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those interested in attending are encouraged to arrive closer to 10 a.m. than 2 p.m. Parking is free.
So who’s hiring?
Among the companies looking to fill positions are the City of Sunrise and its police department, Kelly Education, Life Alert, New York Life Insurance, the Florida Panthers, the Miami Dolphins, Seminole Public Safety Department, Princess Cruises, Tropical Financial, 84 Lumber, Massey Services, the City of Boca Raton Police Department, USPS and OneBlood.
Open positions range from entry-level to management. Positions include police officers, security, food service, teachers, technicians, sales reps, customer service, IT, teacher assistants, insurance agents and account executives.
Some of the companies will be doing on-the-spot interviews and making job offers.
People are encouraged to pre-register. By registering and uploading your resume, companies exhibiting at the job fair can access your information, increasing your employment opportunities.
Tips for Job Fair Success:
Dress professionally as if attending a job interviewPractice your personalized pitch which should summarize your skills and experienceMake a good first – and lasting – impression with each recruiterBring several copies of your updated resume or work history to the eventBe open-minded and consider all opportunities, even if they may not be your first choice
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