Mega job fair in Sunrise

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – At a mega-job fair this week in Sunrise, more than 90 companies will be looking to fill 6,000 positions.

The event will take place Thursday, October 28th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the FLA Live Arena, formerly known as the BB&T Center.

Among the companies hiring are Norwegian Cruise Lines, Marriott International, Cano Health, Badcock Home Furniture, Five Guys, Wilen Direct, Orangetheory Fitness, American Express, Cox Media Group Miami, City Furniture, Castle Group, US Marines, Florida Panthers, iHeartMedia, and CareerSource Broward.

Positions include sales, account managers, administrative assistants, warehouse, cooks, delivery drivers, housekeeping, technicians, managers, security, and more.

Some of the companies will be doing on-the-spot interviews and making job offers.

Tips for Job Fair Success:

• Dress professionally as if attending a job interview

• Practice your personalized pitch which should summarize your skills and experience

• Make a good first – and lasting – impression with each recruiter

• Bring several copies of your updated resume or work history to the event

Those going are encouraged to wear a mask at all times, refrain from shaking hands with employers, and use the hand sanitation stations throughout the venue.