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Dozens of local companies looking for candidates at job fair in Independence

Posted at 10:21 AM, Nov 18, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-18 10:21:30-05

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Jobs USA and OhioMeansJobs are hosting a job fair on Wednesday at the Holiday Inn in Independence.

The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. at 6001 Rockside Road.

Candidates who are interested in attending need to pre-register online here.

Dozens of companies are looking for candidates to fill hundreds of open positions for jobs in Northeast Ohio.

What to do before the job fair:
• Print out your registration form and bring it with you to the Job Fair.
• Dress to impress
• Update your resume and bring at least 20 copies with you.
• Do your research! Pick a few companies from the list below and learn more about them online. The more you know about the company, the more you can converse with them at the Job Fair.
• Last but not least-make sure that you arrange for a babysitter. No children will be allowed in the event.

What to do at the job fair:

  • Bring at least 20 copies of your resume with you.
  • Do not bring food or drinks into the job fair
  • Visit with every employer at the fair and let them know about a career you're interested in. Even if they don't have it available, they could refer you to a company that does
  • No cell phones allowed inside the job fair.

The companies attending include:

  • American Income Life
  • City of Cleveland
  • DeVry University
  • Energy Focus
  • FieldForce Work Solutions
  • Hertz
  • Kelly Services
  • Koinonia Homes
  • OhioMeansJobs
  • PrimeTime Personnel
  • Scene75 Entertainment CEnter
  • Spectrum
  • Trelevate
  • Vocational Guidance Services