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ISSUE 170 ELEKSYON | www.migrantnews.nz | email: migrantnews@xtra.co.nz | www.filipinonews.nz | Facebook: Migrant News 11 MIGRANT NEWS - Immigration News, Settlement Support ... New Zealand’s first Migrant community newspaper. Published since 1991. Print. Online. Social Media. Do job fairs work for migrants? By Ricky Matthew AUCKLAND – “A job expo can be a happening event for migrant jobseekers, because it is a platform to meet face-to-face with several prospective employers on one day and at one venue,” said an employment strategist. “Basically, by attending an expo you can override the very tedious and time-consuming task of randomly contacting one employer after another for months on end,” he added. This is the advice from Mel Fernandez, who conducts a Career Planning Masterclass for highly skilled migrants and is the founder of the long-running Migrant Expos that were held in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. These expos featured dedicated booths for recruitment consultants and employers from different industries such as hospitality, retail, construction and various trades to conduct on-the-spot interviews with jobseekers. They also included wraparound services provided by NGOs and government agencies. “Of late there have been countless job expos being organised, because post- Covid employers in many sectors are experiencing critical staff shortages,” elaborated Fernandez. “What is the attraction of job expos, you may ask. Well, for new migrants, finding a first job offer at one of these expos will jumpstart their career - they not only acquire the elusive 'New Zealand experience', but also acquire the means to have a comfortable life in their new country.” “In any case, job expos can often provide a chance for migrants to network with potential employers, recruiters and other job seekers. “It is also a golden opportunity to gather valuable information about the job market and industry trends.” The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) regularly organizes job expos at various service centres across Auckland. While some of these expos are publicized directly with clients, others are promoted through the employment Facebook page, ‘Job Connect – Work and Income'. These job expos are open not only to MSD clients, but also to all job seekers in the region. “We have been running these for several years and MANILA – The Philippines clinched for the first time the title of Asia's Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the World Cruise Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the award is a "big win for Philippine tourism as it reflects a resounding global preference for our island destinations". "The Philippines’ recognition as Asia’s Best Cruise Destination complements and reaffirms our status as a must-visit destination for cruise enthusiasts. This prestigious award is not only a testament to the Philippines' allure as a cruise destination but also a validation of the collective dedication of the tourism industry and the Department of Tourism," Frasco said. "We are grateful that the country's potential to offer (above) New Lynn Community Link. (right) Anneka Taylor Mitchell, Placemakers they are part of our longstanding role of supporting our clients and other job seekers into employment,” said Mark Goldsmith, MSD Regional Commissioner Auckland Central/ East. “Job seekers can expect to find support when applying for jobs featured at the job fairs,” explained Mr Goldsmith. “Where job seekers want to apply for jobs, if they are clients of ours then there are a range of supports that we may be able to offer in terms of help with their CV, mockinterviews and courses that help build their confidence and skills for work.” Goldsmith further commented about the support offered for Migrant workers. “Generally, when new migrants have come to New Zealand on work exceptional cruise experiences is now acknowledged on a global scale." Other countries that vied for the award include India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. As of Oct. 16, the Philippines is projected to have 128 ports of call or cruise calls in 2023 across 33 destinations across the country. These cruise ships are visas, they have already organised work as part of the conditions of their visa or have family members who have sponsored them. “However, we are currently working with MBIE to help a group of Auckland migrants find the type of employment they came here for. They came to New Zealand as part of the accredited employer programme, but are now without employment. “Through the Jobs and Skills Hubs we have been providing ongoing support to help them find alternative employment,” Goldsmith added. “We are running a series of workshops where they can discuss their skills and experience and match with employment opportunities. “If a new migrant needs PH NAMED ASIA’S BEST CRUISE DESTINATION expected to bring in more than 101,000 passengers and some 50,000 in estimated crew, according to a news release Monday. Among the arriving cruise ships include the Seaborne Encore, Silver Shadow, MSC Poesia, Queen Elizabeth, Norwegian Jewel, Coral Adventure, MS Seven Seas Explorer, MS Star Breeze, Silver Whisper, Oceania Cruises, Aidabella and the Blue Dream Cruise assistance finding work, but is not a client of ours, we would advise them to go into their nearest Work and Income office and talk to our employment team for further assistance. “We also assist with employment for refugees who are part of the quota programme. We contract Red Cross to provide the ‘Pathways to Employment’ programme to help those with a refugee background prepare for and achieve sustainable employment. Assistance includes access to appropriate skills training courses and work brokerage services to help match refugees to jobs.” One employer present at an MSD job fair held recently in New Lynn was McDonald's. “We have open positions for crew members; that includes McCafé staffers,” said the company’s representative at the event. “We point attendees to our website, where they can apply for jobs. “At the job fairs like today, we meet jobseekers of all ages. But typically it is teenagers to mid-30s who apply to us. They initially work on the front line, but we do offer opportunities for advancement. “This is an entry level job, in the sense that you don't need experience, you can come in and you learn on the job. University students find that which has made its maiden voyage to the Philippines this month. McDonald's offer a great deal of flexibility when it comes to their schedules.” Another employer present was Placemakers, represented by Anneka Taylor-Mitchell, the company’s Talent Acquisition Business Partner. “So, we're here today to find some good job seekers who are keen on getting a job. We have a range of roles that we recruit for from more entry level customer service roles all the way up to sales leaders. “At the moment there are definitely more candidates than there were last year. Also, there are less vacancies than there used to be. “Today we had a 16- year-old applicant, but also people who are close to retirement age. The average is probably around mid-20s to 30s.” There are still MSD job fairs to look out for during August. They will be held in Takapuna, Albany and Waitakere. Upcoming Job Fairs: 5 October - Takapuna Community Link, 519 Lake Road, Takapuna. 19 October - Albany Community Link, 44 Corinthian Drive, Albany. 26 October - Waitakere Community Link, 36-44 Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson. Job seekers who are interested should contact MSD and register to attend. By Ma Teresa Montemayor, PNA
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