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OCALA, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2023) – CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion will hold a Marion County Job Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 27, ideal for those who hope to “Fall” into a cool new career.
The free event takes place from 3-5 p.m. at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Conference Center, 3001 SW College Road in Ocala. It is open to any job seeker in the Citrus, Levy and Marion counties’ region.
To date, representatives from the following businesses – all with immediate jobs to fill – plan to attend: ABCO Transportation, Best Buy/Geek Squad, Chick-fil-A Ocala, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, City of Ocala, Dollar Tree Distribution, Evergreen Private Care, FedEx Ground, Fidelity Manufacturing, InTec (Gibson Electric), Florida Department of Corrections, Marion County Public Schools, On Top of the World, Owens Corning, Rank Quality Restaurants, Right at Home Nature Coast, Salvation Army, TimberRidge Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, Tri-Eagle Sales and World Equestrian Center.
Rusty Skinner, CEO of CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion, said that now is the perfect season to secure good, gainful employment.
“Right now, our unemployment rate is low while at the same time, businesses are actively hiring, so job seekers have the advantage,” Skinner said. “There is no better time to meet in person with hiring managers and you can do that in one place, on one day, at no charge.”
Those planning to attend should bring printed copies of their resume and be prepared for on-the-spot job interviews. Appropriate attire is required: no flip-flops or casual sandals, t-shirts, shorts, jeans with rips or holes, or anything too tight, short, revealing or with profane language.
Candidates interested in updating their resume, preparing a 30-second “elevator speech”’ highlighting their skills and experience, and/or sharpening interview skills are encouraged to visit one of CareerSource CLM’s career centers for fee-free staff assistance. The centers are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2703 NE 14th St., Ocala; 683 S. Adolph Point, Lecanto; and 2175 NW 11th Dr., Chiefland.
For more information about the job fair, updates on participating businesses, and/or to register online, visit careersourceclm.com/event/marion-county-job-fair/ or call 800-434-5627.
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CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion is an equal opportunity employer/program supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and other agencies as part of awards totaling $6.9 million (revised annually). Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request in Spanish and to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers may be reached using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. For accommodations, call 800-434-5627, ext. 7878 or mail [email protected]. CareerSource CLM is a proud partner of the American Job Center network and member of CareerSource Florida.