Fair helps migrant job-seekers

The Diversity Job Fair is back for 2016, helping migrants get ‘‘job ready’’ for New Zealand.

Coordinator Guilia Pimentel says many people from ethnic and migrant backgrounds lack the networks and confidence to engage with potential employers.

‘‘They are often not shortlisted for jobs, despite the immense wealth of skill, knowledge and professional experience accumulated by these migrants from all over the globe,’’ Pimentel says. ‘‘The

‘‘They are often not shortlisted for jobs’’

Diversity Job Fair coordinator Guilia Pimentel

Diversity Job Fair aims to be the bridge to fill this divide.’’

The one-day event includes seminars, mock interviews and CV consultations.

Migrants can also learn from industry employment experts and network with potential employers.

Statistics show that 10.8 per cent of people from ethnic backgrounds in New Zealand are unemployed compared with 4.5 per cent of Pakeha.

Therefore, the fair aims to reduce unemployment figures in the migrant community by helping them get ‘‘job ready’’.

The Migrant Action Trust, AUT University and the Pacific Media Centre are jointly hosting the event.

Migrant Employment and Settlement Expo, October 1 from 10am till 4pm at AUT City Campus, Sir Paul Reeves Building.

More details and registration contact diversityjobfair.org.nz.