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COUNTY OF KAUA'I
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 5, 2018
GEORGE COSTA, DIRECTOR
Tel (808) 241-4946
Fax (808) 241-6399
Kauai Job Fair 2018 set for Oct. 10
LIHU'E — On Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, from 9 a.m. to noon, the County of Kaua'i and
the Kaua'i Workforce Development Board in collaboration with the American Job Center —
Hawaii, State Employment Office will sponsor the biggest job fair on island at the Kaua'i War
Memorial Convention Hall in LThu'e.
At the job fair, companies from a variety of industries will offer an assortment of
employment opportunities. If you plan on attending, you should be prepared for an interview.
The Office of Economic Development encourages job seekers to attend the job fair in
order to make a great impression in person, to learn more about employers, and to learn about
the culture of an organization, meet its staff, and ask questions.
Additionally, the Office of Economic Development is offering the following tips before
attending the event:
• Always take printed copies of your resume to a job fair, even if you submitted your
resume in advance. Make it easy for the employer to glance at your resume while
speaking to you.
• If you're looking for multiple opportunities, you may need at least two versions of your
resume, each tailored to support different objectives.
• Be aware that some employers cannot accept hard copy resumes and will ask you to
apply online. Employers must comply with federal regulations about the way they keep
data on applicants, and to manage applicant data efficiently.
• Federal regulations have an impact on employers, online job applicants, and how status
as a job candidate is determined. In order to comply with these regulations, and to
manage the volume of applications efficiently, many employers require all job applicants
to apply online on the employer's web site.
• Prepare a 20- to 30-second introduction to use with employers. Keep in mind that some
employer representatives may take control of the conversation quickly and you may do
more listening than speaking, but you do want to be prepared. Prepare questions in
advance: Employers want employees who are proactive, thoughtful, and listen well.
Make yourself stand out with smart questions.
• Know the dress code. Some businesses have a casual dress code; some suggest or
require interview attire. Come prepared for an interview for the occupation you are
applying for.
Employers interested in participating or anyone with questions please contact Adele
Manera, TA Manager at the American Job Center — Hawai'i for additional information, at
dlir.wdd.kauai(a)_hawaii.gov or (808) 274-3056 or contact Kaeo Bradford, Workforce
Development Specialist and Kauai Workforce Development Board -Executive Director, at the
County of Kauai, Office of Economic Development at (808) 241-4946.
If you need an ASL Interpreter, materials in an alternate format, or other auxiliary aid
support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact Kaeo Bradford at
(808) 241-4946 or by email kbradford(a-)-kauai.gov before the event.